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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT.

Washington May 6.-Te Treasury Department TO-
day received from the State Department certified
COPY OF the now Chinese Exclusion Act. New in
tructions 70 collectors Of customs special agents and
others whose duty it viii be TO enforce the provisions
a the new Chinese law being prepared In the
Treasury Department, and will be issued probably 10
morrow in the form OF circular letter. Until the
nex Instructions are issued United States officials Will
be governed by the previous instructions on the sub
icct.
II was said at the State Department this afternoon
that the Chinese Minister had taken no official notice
Of the new Chinese Exclusion act, so far rs that De
partmcnt advised This rcfucs the report that ne
had APPLIED for passports the members Of the chi
ncse Legation with Wow to the severance Of diplo
matte relations with the United states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07

PROF. AND MES. PALMER DECLINE TO GO WEST.
noston. MAY (special.-Prcfessor Palmer and his
wife the former president of Wellesley College, have
decided not to accept the Hattering offer Of $4,000
reor from the Chicago University, and to-day tele-
Syranhed their declinaton Of the offer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
ryoUGH FOR ANOTHER DIVIDEND.

poeton MAY G.-Thc creditors Of the Mavench Ma
tional Bank have had $4,000 more deposited "a, ,ne
Urh Treasury TO their account, making the "'ii
anoun, deposited since the bank failed S''7o'''o'
The amount on balance after payment OF al, u','
- g. NOW over &3I 1000. This is nearly suhcleh'
uehus - .nothcr dividend Of five per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
aBKAysas NEGROES AND THE CONCORD.

Helena, Ark. May c. The man-of-war Concord
Lound for Memphis 10 attend the bridge celebration,
reached here last evening and had rousing recep-
ton she left tonight for the Bluff City. but will lay
to at point about twenty miles below that city until
saturday morning, when she will resume her voyage.
The arrival Of the cruiser the first seen In thirty
wears caused much excitement among the negroes,
there by Uncle sam to convey all the colored people
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
AN INTERSTATE ORlTORIcIL CONTEST.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 6.-The college Interstate
oraorcal contest was held last night Mt the Lyceum
Theatre ten States con,esting. Miss f. Jean Nelson
OF Grccncastle Ind, captured first prize. $780, and
Charles L. Geyer OF Wesleyan College, Delaware
OHIO, second. The prize Grafton was on industrial
Freedom and the second honor on "Optimism In
History
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
prNr ON KILLING A FRENCH CABINET OFFICER. |

RENT ON KILLING A FRENCH CABINET OFFICER
Paris May 6.-some time ago a man named Godrot
was fined by magistrate for some triiing offence. He
.pplied to the Minister Of Justice for remission o
the fine but his application was denied. Io-uay
Godro appeared at the Ministry OF Justice ana wah''
IN see the Minister Admission refused him, where
upon he drew a revolver and shot the sentry at the
door. inAicting a severe wound Godrot was arrested
lie said that he came from the Chateau Thicrry, ana
that he intended TO kill the Minister OF justice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
FACING IN ENGLAND.

Lo ,. r., snrino Meeting. The feature was 'he
W" .1r Ono One Thousand Guneas Stakes, for uree
ysar.o,a Allies. one mile and eleven yards rne rse
w,s won by Baron de iirsch's brown hiy Id
hv e. simon out Of Quiver The Duke OF for','"u
b.r anr The smew. was second. and Henry Niine'
Chestnut flliy Alteration. third
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
TILE STARLIGHT EXPRESS.

VIA THE CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEwJEHsh
,u begin running on Monday, May 10, leaving new
York, foot Liberty st. North River at do tAJ M sea
t hSsJe eio Monmouth Beach s 10 n. m. nj.
This train will be run until the Sandy Hook Lou"
steamers arc placed In service. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
~, rpo,nr. MAY NOT ACCEPT THE CHAIR

London. MAY CIT is doubtful whether 'ame' 90"
,bonv Froude will accept the pr'fcSsorshp VI "''V'
at oxford University that was recently '"'''u -
Ga .,.., he was not aware OF the condition AT
.o,,na 10 tho professorip, requiring the Incumbent
uoedonce q. the university, and did not Know ether'
the number Of lectures required
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
rop xrppJyG DTsoRDEHLY HOUSES.

CAPTAIN John II. Mccullagh, Of the PrihceSt. station
,oa thirvtbree prisoners arragned at the Jeh'lSon
,,",o, police Court yesterday morning. the result o'
so aids on five disodeily houses on THURSDAY hsn,'
Tne keepers Of the houses were held in 500 oa'i'
The Inmates were all discharged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
THE PROGRESS TO BE EXHIBITED AT CHICAGO

Tho American whaling bark Progress, one OF the
eoot in the Arctic Ocean In 1871. and one Of the five
vessels which escaped from the ice and rescued about
200 scamen has been purchased by Henry r.
weaver OF Chicago to b. on exhibition In the Colum
HAN Exposition. The 200 sailors who were saved
had gone nearly hundred miles across the Ice, under
the guidance Of the captain Of the Mermaid before hey
reached the rcscuing vessels. The Progress was built
eftv-one wears ago and has II notable history. She
will be fitted out by the NewBedfOrd Board Of Trade to
represent the methods Of whaling employed In this
country during the list ffty years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07

been killed by the Malay rebels, and a sikh escort
has been attacked by them. The coolies are de-
serting the mines. fearing that the rebels will kill
them. Public opinion. the dispatch adds. is strong
against Sir Cecil smith, Governor Of the Straits Settle
ments for not sending troops TO put down the rising
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07

total acreage OF 1917 1876 The condition OF ,ne
crop is 92 pr The acreage sown TO oaS Is , 1ie
same as last year with condition good. Corn planting
has delayed that only about 40 per cent Oh te
crop has been put in.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
S1,1CInE OLE A BERLIN BANKER.

Bern. MAY 6.-The head Of the liammersueh u''i,A
ing house. Of this city, committed suiciuo ''O"' ~
booiing himself with revolver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07

rprxcu COMMISSIONER G ENERAL CHOSEN.
paris NAV en-. Crantz, a member OF the Ch''lh
10. 20 Deput,es has been appointed French Colhihs
sS.n or. G. ener1l Of the Worlds Fair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07

AGAINST THE EMPLOYMENT OF CONVICT LABOR.
Washington. May 6.-An important bill, designed to
prevent the employment on public works Of prison or
convict labor. the products of such labor was re-
ported to the House to-day from the Labor Committee,
by Representative Davis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
PNEUKhTIC TUBES FOR MAH SERVICE.
THE ADOPTION OF THE SYSTEM IN ClIlh'
FAVORED by THE POSTAL OFFICIALS.

THE ADOPTION OF THE SYSTEM IN CITIES
FAVORED BY THE POSTAL OFFICIALS.
Washington. May 6 (SpecalD.-The advances maze III
st. Louis toward pneumatic transmission Oh ha''S H'u
the officials of the Postoice Department to nope LOT
moro speedy results in Philadelphia, where PROPOSE
lions for the free transmission OF mails IN tupee nave
already been in made in Chicago, where TINS melod
Ct transportation would be Of great vaiue' especiaS
during the time Of the Worlds Fair and most oi an III
New York. A measure Is now before the fos'omce
committees of both houses by which Ne"-Io'h anu
Brooklyn and all cities Of over 1JOOoo poPuia'io"
would DO supplied with the tubular post as soo "'
Congress voted the appropriation.
The ST. Louis proposition is for the establishment
Of branch station at the Cupplcs Building, so-caiea'
and Il has been pending before the Department LOT
several months This building Is near the Union o'-
ton and I'm the centre Of OF the most Important
business parts OF the city The plan Is strongly ureeu
by Major Harlow, who estimates that WITHIN shor'
time after its establishment the new stauon VIII
collect one-eghth OF the entire revenue Oh tie o.
Louis Office. The CuppleS building Is situated near
the mouth Of the tunnel through which trains crossing
the great bridge st. Louis enter the city, anu "e
Association Of Wholesale Grocers. the simmons HARD
ware Company and other business concerns w'thih
and near the building have trade aggregat'hs over
forty millions year. The intending iesSor VI '"'
station agrees to furnish as a part OF inc ep"P"o''
OF the station a double pneumatic tube service con-
n.ction direct 10 the St. Louis P0S'oilce.
The Bridge and Tunnel Company has agreed "
permit the lessons of the building 10 use the tunnel
for the purpose OF placing the pneumatic tupe''
double service OF 4-inch tubes Is contemplated lh''
will not only give the Government the peheh' Vi
prcca test of this service but II VIII be OF great
value to other localities desiring H. rs anof'''s ''
Illustration OF the success Of the system, II proves
to be all that It's friends claim for IT,
Plans have also been outlined for an extensive s' VI
taGe
elsewhere but its Introduction has been made Wholly
dependent except possibly in Philadephlal upon al
ADEQUATE appropriation. No funds are avaliaD'e uhner
existing appropriations for the eSnDhsh"'"' oi ''''
service The Poronlce Department Is warmly III
favor Of the tubular post and has gwen the bs III
,rosuc.d in the senate and House its heariiest ap-
nroval. The experiment at st. Louis II SUCCESSFUL
utu prove "A most potent factor IN advancing tHe III
.rocts ~ thi, service elsewhere and 1t Is hoped by
tho Postmaster General that 1t will demonstrate I"
tho fullest degree its time and labor saving qi'aes'
rh conditions existing at st. Louis permit the es'ap
ushment without a special appropriation Whcn ma, nI'
ALWAYS been the inSiperdDIc oo''"N" W "0 ~
nshnent OF this service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
SOLID As A ROCK.

The magnificent roadbed Of the Pennsylvania RAD
road renders II the most comfortable and cleeness
road N the land. So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
fore been little over four and half ounces showing
that the rate was practically prohbitiory.

FOR FREE DELIVERY IN RURAL DISTRICTS
Washington. May 6.-The House PostOfice Committee
to-day agreed to report favorably bills approprathg
100000 for the extension of free delivery In rural
districts and providing the issue Of fractional posta
notes. The sum OF $4,000 is appropriated to carry
out the provisions Of the latter bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07

THE CASE OF MRS. MONTAGU PARALLELED
London May 6.-Much public indignation has been
caused here by The revelations that have been maze
in a police court in that in many respects IS
similar to that Of Mrs Montagu. in Ireland The sec
ond wife of James Clark, caIman, was araigned 10
day on the charge Of having caused the deu OF her
granddaughter aged nine years. She was committed
for trial and her husband severely censured by
the MAGISTRATE for not having prevented the cruciues
that led to the death Of his daughter The evidence
showed that the child had been treated With the
greatest brutality. The little girl was often ued
tightly 10 the baasters and kept there Tor seven
hours at a stretch Mrs. Clark frequently beat hef
terribly with strap heavy cane, and Often
when she asserted that she had discovered the girl
telling fasehoods, she tied string tightly about the
chd,s tongue and left her for hours to suffer excruc-
ating torture. The child finally gave way under her
stepmother's treatment, and died. At the inquest
IL was shown that the little girls body was mass
Of bruises and sores and that her head was perforated
"a the hone A physician testified that, but for the
tInssge 10 which She had been subjected and the
Lax Of food the child would have been perfectly
healthy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07

THE PAHANG REBELS BECOMING BOLDER.
London, May Ga dispatch TO "Thc Tines from
Singapore says that the Pahang rebels are becoming
oolder In their operations. Several Chinese have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
TIE CHARGES AGAINST TIE CENSUS OFFICE

Washington, May G.-Chairman Wilcox, Of the
Eleventh Census Committee. today appointed the fol
lowing sub committee to conduct Investigation into
the charges against the Office Messrs. Fitlah
Bentley. Lawson. Of Virginia: Joseph d. Taylor ana
Huff. The subcommittee will hold lis first meeting
tomorrow to determine upon its method Of procedure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07

GENERALS HAWLEY AND HURST ~ INV ENIohH
Washington, May 6.-Senator Teller to-day proposed
nm amendment to the naval appropriation bill apprO
uriating $4,000 to enable the secretary OF the Navy
IN have constructed one snch hny-callbr st""
rine firing high explosive proJecule OF great vcoc
nv In order TO test the gun, the secretary II
authorized TO use the 10000 appropriated in
March, 1850. for testing guns for secondary BAT
tcries Tho amendment stipulates. however. that
no part Of the money shall be expended until tho
owners OF the patent OF the agree to construct
them exclusively for the Government
The gun Is known the Hurst highexposlve
siuch rife and Is the result Of five years ex
pcriments begun AT the Navy Yard In Washington by
the inventor and conducted In private by him. In
the experiments senator Ilawlcy. OF Connecticut TOOK
a prominent part. lie has great faith IN the use OF
two charges Of powder, one OF the difficulties to be
overcome being In providing suitable gas check for
tho proiecuIcs. This General Iiawcy succeeded In
paenting and at first took the patent out In his
own name and afterward on joint invention with
General Hurst The gun provided for by the proposed
amendment will fire the Iawlcy projectlle which Will
be filled with dynamite, gun cotton or some other
high cxplosiyc and have. II IS said. range greater
than that Of any CUR Of similar cabrc constructed
In this any country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07

TIE sOI-ADRON OF EVOLUTION At IA PLAZA
wasbInrOn NAV 6.-The secretary OF the Navy h's
received a report from Acting Rear Auihr" ""reI
dated M,ntcvideo March 30 in regard to the Visit
% the souadron Of Evolution 10 the port OF La fhi'
ARGENTINE Repubic II Is In part as follows: line
Chicago Atlant, and bennington sailed from Moite-
video March g. and arrived of tile lettlcS Oh LII
Plata the next morning. The squadron received every
civnty from the administration and authorities OF ue
port. Tie Essex joined the flag ut Ensenada on the
l3th. went with my personal staff to Buenos AyNs'
and on March IA presented to his exceiieh'y
scnor peegrnI the President Of the Argentine Re
public.
.On Marh rs President Pelcgrni, accompanied
nv the Ministers Of Foreign Affairs and War Rear
Admiral Coyiero chief Of staff OF the Argentine Navy
Rear Admiral SOicr. commanding the active sqnahOh'
and several other officers Of the Navy and Army ana
by the United Minister, visited the squad
ron and WIS received on board the Chicago with the
hoors du. head Of the State. He visited the Aht'
aud Remington. and then entertained MN anu HIS
marty at breakfast In cabin. Upon the fresioeits
leaving the Chicago addition 10 manning the Sards
and displaying the Argentine nag Ut the main, sates
n twcty-one guns fired by the Chicago, Atlanta
and Remington. The Argentine squadron had ahcloei
on tho icti.s and soon after the salute Ia the Prcsi-
dent was fired Almrantc Brown saluted the Chteu
states flag with twenty-one guns which salute was
returned Nv the Chicago the Argentine Nag beng us
played.
.On March o. with my staff. commanding ofhcer'
and several other officers, | made visit to uc
Argentine squadron lying outside the EnSenndh JET.
t.s The Argentine navy appeared. so far a. had
,rporiunity Of Observing TO be In excellent condtoh
The ships visited by were we'll kept. clean ana
,eamanlke and their arTnainents were In rc'iuihes'
for efficient service. They have large torpedo
no,Ila with two fast torpedo catchers. the Espora
and Rosol,s and a number Of the latest and best
IT., c,,ss hoots The men Of the ships that
"The lantic Joined the nag yesterday from Mhl'
donado, where she had been chsAgeu 1T ta'eo'
pIactice'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-07
CHEAPER POSTAGE on FOURTH CLASS NJ

Washington, May G.-RcpreSentative Crosby. OF
Massachusetts,. today reported bill providing that
all mail matter heretofore Included in the thrd ana
fourth classes should be transported as thlrd-cESS
matter postage TO be charged at the rate OF cent Tor
every two ounces or faction thereof The passage
OF the BILL the committee thinks will beneht every
person who has occasion to use the mails Tor trans
porting small packages. Under existing regulations
ALI parcels Of fourthca matter sent In the mails
actual weight Of these parcels. however has hereto
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-12-09
SOILED SUMMER DRESSES.
May BE Ripped, Cleaned and Recon-
blnch In Pretty Ton GOWNS.

blncd In Pretty Tea Gowns.
The best and wisest thing to do with
the delicate silk and wool summer
gowns THAT have done faithful duty for
afternoon and evening wear is 10 rip
them carefully, send the laces To the
cleaner, the goods as well IL they are
soilcd, and then combining the best Of
two or more of them i'm the same gar
ment, wear them out in the pretty tea
gowns they are sure 10 make. The
Vatican plat, which Is almost an in
dispensabIe featurc of theee gowns, is
not always or even generally made
OF the same material rs the
gown. but may be ell lace
shawl, Of '0readths of embroidered silk,
or crepe despOiled from avn old ball
gown past its usefulness. Even tiounces
can I've arranged without cutting them
To give the effect Of Vatican trains.
One OF the Prettiest Of these luxurious
little gowns was made ofotbe remnants
of an old China silk. with PH@e green
ground sprayed with pink blossoms.
The white lace which had dome duty on
two previous gowns, having been
cleaned aud nended, was arranged as
deep collar across the bacl; of the gown.
which. narrowing at the wais7 line, fell
In "A coquille all the way down the
front Another hounce Of lace formed
double cascade down the back. From
beneath which escaped trailing full
ness Of pink crepe, the crepe forming
also the front of the gown. which was
belted with broad black velvct-N. y.
Sun
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-12-09

In oh'ua the men take as much pride
IN their hair rs women. and the 'spig-
tar Is thing Of no little moment In
making the cue the whole head Il
shaved except circular patch upon the
crown. The hair from this is braided
and strands Of silk are added, which
ends In tassel reaching TO the heels.
In full mourning the black strands are
replaced by white ones, and in second
mourning by light blue or green. 1t is
An objectionable breach OF etiquette
Tor an inferior 10 enter the presence of
asuperior with his cue wound around
his neck or head. as IL is frequently dis
posed OF during work, and the greatest
insult one man can offer another Is TO
pull his cue. IL seems very odd to see
sailors and soldiers on ship or in bar
racks combing each Others long tresses.
or coolies at the street corner perform
ing the same friendly Office. Custom
forbids man TO wear beard and mus
tache until he becomes grandchildren
Waverly Magazine.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-12-09
It May he Interesting TO Know

That when excursion rates are made TO Chi
cagO for people WHO live In the East, TO en-
able them TO attend tn, Worlds FAIR next
year, IL Is contemplated by the Western
roads T. also make excursion rates from
Chicago to all principal business aud tour.
1T pJiuts Ia TIC West Northwest aud
Soutnwcst,so that those who de sire To spend
a few weeks among their friends in the
Great West, may havCau opportunity OF 50
doing without iucurriug much additional
expense. IL may he wen to consider thissnb-
lcct In advance of actual time OF starting.
aud the Chicago, Milwa kcc u 81 Paul Rail-
way Co. has issued maps and time tables
and other instructive reading matter. which
it will be glad la furnish free OF expense
upor application by postal card addressed
to GEO. ii. HgAFf0RD, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago, lh.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-12-09
To Renosste Velvet.

II fanny velvet is at hand that can DO
renovated and used. do not hesitate
about attempting the task, as 1t is easy
TO do. Fill a large-mouthed pan with
boiling water, leaving IL on the stove
90 that IL will continue 10 boil. Two
persons should work together, as one
holds the velvet close over the steam
ing water while the second one brushes
the pile up with whisk, brushing
brislSly against the pile. Then Leo II
dry--do not lay anything upon II In the
meantime--aud II still crinkled or
erushed-loolSing. repeat the steaming
and brushing. 1'wo attempts will GER
tainly freshen the velvet, and generally
one will answer Dust the velvet be-
fore steaming it-Ladies Home Jour-
nal. .,r
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1892-12-09

The Pleasure OF Cutting. So
ciety (reading) Clique teas are the
latest. The hostess gets some friend to
make out list of invitations TO include
only such persons as the friend cares TO
meet. This list the hostess uses with.
out emendation. and the guests while
knowing that the hostess did not make
the selection, are not allowed to learn
who did. Unusually pleasant gather
ings of people of similar tastes are the
result. Isn't that good idea? Mr..
Society Yes, they might be called
Observation-Disclosures sociables' Better
have one. You can cut all the chumps
without being held responsible Mrs.
Society-lluh? What's the use of cut
ting people II they don't know who did
it?-Demorost'sM Magazine.