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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
BUsIy,hss FAILURES Or THE WEEK.

The business failures reported to r. G. Dun & Co.
for the last week numbered $50 for the United states
and % for Canada total OF 175. compared with 207
In the previous week and 237 for the corresponding
week OF 1891. The weekly review summarizes the
trade situation follows.
The continuance Of very unfavorable weather
throughout large part Of the West begins to ap
prehensioLs regarding the crops OF the year In ali
etor respects the situation appears satisfactory and
at most points the prospects for trade considered
moro hopeful so that short period OF good weather
would speedily change the temper OF business. The
money markets ae everywhere easy, with Visible I'M
provcment In the demand al a few points,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
Az ARMY BfCYCIE TEST.

Chicago May ia relay bicycle ride from CHI
oJgo to New York, by means OF which a Government
message signed by Major General Nelson A. Miles will
BE- conveyed from army headquarters at Chicago to
Major General q. .. Howard. at New York will be
started at O'Clock next Wednesday afternoon regard
less Of weather The prospect Is that the 100 men
who VIII carry the pouch containing the message will
have many long stretches Of extremely muddy road
to contend with during the l00Omilo ride, but this
VIII ana largely To the merit OF the performance. rs
one oil the chief purposes Is II possible. make u
record which VIII far srHsss the possibilities OF horse
unnshlp IN actual military dispatch work. General
Miles Is thoroughly Interested In the test
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
TIC AND PROPELLER Roth To BLAME

Judge Brown. in the United states District Court
yesterday decided that the tug James A. Garfield and
the propeller Amos G. Barstow equally 10 blame
for the collision between them october Il. 1880
The tug tried to the BarsOws bow just off Pier
No. 3. East River, and was sunk. Two Of the
her drowned. James McCaldn, OF the
Garfield, filed libel against the Barstow for the dam
ages. Judge Brown held that the tug did wrong in
trying to the other boats bow while the Bar~iow
made grave error In steamng the shore. The
opinion. however, limits McCaldn's liability the
value of his interest In the tug
Henry Robin, who was passenger OF the Garfield
sued for $2,e40 for injuries he sustained and for
damages to his watch and clothing. The Judge de-
Aded that the boats should each pay half his claim.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
THEY MUST HURRY UP That CABLE ROAD

The misunderstanding between Commissioner Gil
roy and the officers OF the Third Avenue Railroad Com
pany, whom the Commissioner accused Of being too
diatory In preparing for the change of motive power
has been settled. The Tribune predicted without
bloodshed any visitation Of penalties upon the
pany letter signed by Commissioner Gilroy was
sent yesterday to Albert j. Elias. president Of the
company, accepting the company's promise that the
cable construction Will be completed to Chatham
Square on or before July l5 and that the work will
prosecuted In manner TO interfere little
possible with pnblic travel business and convenience.
But Mr.. Gilroy still has rod in Pickle for tho com.
pany He adds: "But ! shall hold the company
strictly 10 the fuHlment Of this PROMISE and II II
shall appear to me at any time during the progress
Of the work that II Is not faithfully carried out in
all its parts. and that the public interests will
suffer account Of the delay IN the prosecution Of
the work. or the manner Of It's prosecution shall
at revoke all existing permits from this depart
mont TO your company and take such further action
the circumstances may call for"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
NORMAL COLLEGE GIRLS IN DEBATE.

The second annual prize debate between the Alpha
Beta Gamma and Phlomathcan literary societies OF
the Normal college took place yesterday afternoon
before large audience. The question debatea was
Resolved. That the unlimited. coinage OF silver BY
the United States Government 1t this time would pro-
mote the financial and Industrial prosperity Of the
country Miss Clara Aub and Miss Eselle Forch-
hoimer took the affirmative SIDE and Miss Christine
schmidt and Miss A. Gertrude Price the negative Miss
verchheamer declared that II Yves time women take an
interest In the silver question. msn are afraid TO
take sides upon 1t, The prize however geo In god,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
mr POLICE THY rue POLICY or SILENCE.

THE POLICE THY rue POLICY OF SILLNtE.
superintendent Byrncs and other officials ut Police
Headquarters Yesterday declined Ia make any reply
10 the statements 81 the Row. DIR. PrkhnI"t III MS
aid.s nj the scottish Rite Hall rgnrdng raids upon
Gambling places and disorieriy houses. The p"hcy
Of SILENCE Wa, sid by official to have been adopted
because the papers always Civ" Ia Dr. faFh
hurst the l.st word In such controversy, and the
more be- 4, answered the more h' VIII have I" say.
Tho Police Board had meeting. becaus" President
Martin was away. Mr. Byrn"s went down 10 N"
District Attorneys ni'c" In the afternoon ana thcre
was a rumOr Headquarters that he was nellthtlhS
ON plan 10 call pr ralkhur>t Ia account before The
Grand Jury for the personal remarks IN IN" phbhc
ldr.,s but tho report could not be- confirmed hl''f
the superintendent returned 10 his once. To r.
por,or~ Mr. nyrrcs snid h. had read Or ParkinI.t
,ddr.< but would have nothing 10 SAY Tor puOtItl0h
regarding Dr. Tarkhur.i's statements.
District Attorney Delaney Hlcoll told Tribune
reporter last evening that The rumpr about >uprrn-
icdrni Irrne,. himself and Or. h,rkhur.t Wa ci-
,,,..Iv vvlthnu foundation. lie said that although
Superintendent ByIno, ala cone down - -" him lrs
t.rdnv morrlinr 4, To- consult him on an cnurrN
different matter. and that the superintendent VISIT
was not made for the purpose Of udlcting Dr. YARN
In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
PROPERTIES or THE FoR1r THIEVES HELD

wcmyss Henderson. brother OF David lenher-
SON Of Chicago, manager of the Chicago opera
House ard the Duquesne Theatre IN ilttsburg'
reached here on Wednesday on the lnr'n Line
steamer CITY Of Ncw.York with n large quantity of
theatrical properties, which he asked Ia have al
mttcd free Of duty. The entire OUTFIT Il worm
between 81 900 and $4,000. Mr. Iicnde' son thought
that the decision IN the Agnes Huntington case wonld
cover this Importation and on that ground he asked
10 have his goods admitted free. The properties arc
tD be used In the production Of The FoH> Thieves
which Is a. be produced AT the Gnrden Th'atr" on
June - Ia the Agnes Huntington case the properties
m,orcd were for her personal use a. an actress, ANA
for members Of her company. hut In this case tn
Custom House officials thought Mr. Henderson was
theatrical agent the Huntington decision did not
auply 10 hi. case. The good, were sent 10 tho
Apprai-crs' store. where their import valuation viii
be determined today.
Collector Hendricks also will decide 10 day whether
Or NOT the good, come under the Huntington de-
ci.ou which was extremely broad one. or are
dutIal,lc NJ ordinary imported goods George W.
Whitehead the special Treasury agent. thinks that
the goods should pny duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
Killed on IN ELETATOR CAR.

Frank Diebey. youth WHO was employed by e. II.
lichien>tein cap manufacturer 10 run the freight
elevator in the building No 10 Grcncst. crushed
TO death by the car yesterday. The elevator was
running down the shaft and the ground floor
whom people In the building heard Drcbey uttor II
piercing cry. Immediately there a grinding noise
In the shaft and The car stopped in the basement story
before reaching the bottom. Drcbcys body was found
wedgcd between the and brick arch In the base
mcnt. lis neck had been broken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
ANNUAL MEETING OF FlRB UNDERWRITERS

The annual meeting OF the National Board Of Fire
Underwriters held Thursday and the old officers
were reelected. They d. W. @. shelton. OF Hart.
foid president: Thomas II. Montgomery OF Pha.
delphia. vice president. Robert Is. Beath OF Pha.
delplia, secretary. and +. W. Arnold OF Providence
treasurer. The presidents report showed that during
the year forty Joint stock companies had either
failed or gone out Of business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
The hypophosphites Of

The hypophosphites Of
lime and soda combined with
cod-liver oil in SCOTS Emul-
sion improve the appetite
promote digestion, and IN
crease the weight.
They are thought by some
to be food; but this is not
proved. They are tonlcs'
this is admitted by all.
Cod-liver oil is mainly a
food, but also a tonic.
In SCOTS Emulsion the
cod-liver oil and hypophos-
phitcs are so combined !, as to
get the full advantage of both.
Let us send you a book on
CAREFUL LIVING; free.
scorr & BOVINE, Chemists, r,' South Sh Avenue
New York. a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
YONG MEN SPEih FOR 4 PRIZE.

The annual prize speaking contest of Manhattan Col
lcgc took place yesterday Hammers tcin's Harlem
Opera House. There twenty four competitors,
The prize the Gi1cy memorial medal, awarded to
Br.ndan V. Mcrrigan, John J. O'Brcn, james J. Me
MahOn and Nicholas A. Donnelly receiving honorable
mention The judges Of the speaking wcre Judge Henry
pisc,son. IT,. M. j. DIummond, Judge Edward r.
Dunno James McNahon the Rev. NJ. A. Nolan. the
Rev Dr. Butler. DR.. Richard II. Clal;.e Judge james
Fitzgerald. James Mitchell and Judge Morgan J.
O'Brcn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
MINER FAILS HEIR TO FORTUNE.

wilkesbarre Penn, May I3.-llarry Paul. an lntelh-
gent young German miner OF Plymouth To-Day re-
ceived intelligence OF the death of his father IN fse
Germany, by which the young man I'ifs "ei'
$4,000 lie ran away from home six years ago. anu
came 10 this country where lie made good hShs
rs an Interpreter but finally drifted into the oee"
patton OF a mine laborer and at this he earned
little over I'll day. lie will return to Germany ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
TO DEVELOP 4 GROUP OF TIN MINES.

Deadwood, 5. d., May l3.-M. L. Scott. represent
Ing Philadelphia syndicate has succeeded getting
IA bond on the Miller, .O'Brlen and Connors group Of
tin mines at Bear Gulch, eighteen miles northwest Of
here. Mr scott says his syndicate will put up Il
plant capable OF treating 800 tons OF ore day. and
VIII WITHIN the next year expend upward Of II 900 900
lion works. " $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
rOUR Days OF The CoLUMBUs CELEBRATION

The Plan and scope Committee Of the Columbus
Committee met In the Stewart Building yesterday.
General Porter, Acting Mayor Arnold, Charles 4.
Moore and Commissioner Of Accounts Wahlc were
present The committc" decided a four DAYS ccle.
bIation, 10 begin on sunday. october o, IN all the
churches Of the city, The programme will include a
mammoth art exhibition. two paradcs. one in the day
and the other at night. and dinner The main ccle-
bratlon will take place October II at the Central
Park Circle. when the statue Of Columbus will be un.
yelled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
OFFICERS OF THE srAyDARD Gas ELrcTrD

The newly elected directors OF the Standard Gas
Light Company yesterday organized by choosing Charles
Dana president Russell sage vice president and Francis
McKcige secretary and treasurer. The action was
taken with regard to exJudge Sloanakcrs resolutions
dcnolnclng the former president, J. A. Bo,wick which
he failed get before the annual meeting of the stock
holdcrs Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
THE CURTAIN WAS NOT ISBEsTOs

Commenting on the fire AT the Central Theatre IN
Philadelphia, several days ago The Tribune said that
II the theatre curtain was. was then reported
made Of asbestos. the incident showed that a,bes,os
curtains were not adequate protection against fire
Further inquiry develops the fact that there wa,
no asbestos curtain IN the Genital Theatre and rom
seQuently no conclusion tending to dctract from the
esteem in which asbestos curtains are hold as a safe.
guard against fire. may fairly be drawn from ,h
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
THESE Ex-cuyrTcTs WILL BE .sryr 1,rE

-Four italian eX-convicts were landed az ElEs
Island yesterday from the steamship NIestlla from
Naples Grammatti0 Casella has been In the house
Of correction. for sabblng man. He was twelve
years old when he committed the crime. Nlcholas
Gaei'Io has served year IN prison for assault
and Nicholas Marches. has served three year, FOR
the same offence. Antonio Sanco six months
In prison for stabbing man with pen.knfc.
They will all BE- sent back.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14


Wauh0pc Lynn was born In County Antrim.
Ireland. In 1856. At the age of ten years, he was
brought to this country. lie attended the public
schools and then became maker OF philosophical
Instruments He read a little law, and attended tho
Cooper Union Night school at the same time. Next
lie went to the University Law School, wher- he
was graduated In 1882. The same year he was ad:
mtted to tho bar.
On January /, 1891, De Lancey Nicon appointed
him deputy assistant district attorney. When
Mckenzie Sempe died, Mr.. Lynn succeeded him az
fun fcdged assistant district attorney. Mr.. Lynn
has made reputation a prosecutor or force and
vigor. His new position will pay $4,000 a year,
against the salary OF $500 which he now receives:
but he will be- able TO attend to a larger private
practice than he now has.
II Is likely that John F. Mcintyre, now a deputy
assistant district attorney. will succeed Mr. Lynn.
Charlie, T. sims, IT., will probably be advanced 10
Mr. McIntye's salary, 5000 Year Mr.. NcIntyc
Is earnest, painstakng official. and Mr.. Sims is
Of the brightest and most ambitious young man
on Mr.. NtcolS STAFF.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
NO CHIyGE IN LINE srury,By

Cleveland, May i3-Daniel p. Ees. OF this civ.
a trustee OF Lane Theological seminary Cincinnati.
Indignantly repudatcs the story that Lane has Joined
the briggs contingent. He declares the changes in
the executive committee wcro made because the old
members refused reelection on the express ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14

Philadelphia calamity. II. W. Johns OF tne H. w.
Jolas Manufacturing Company. by whom Ill ''o 40
bosfos theatre curtains used In this country are uc
Is authority for the statement that thc 0''"
Theatre never had any such curtain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
GAMES TO-DAY.

GAMES TO-DAY.
New.York ". Philadelphia, at Polo Grounds Ncw.York
Boston vs.. Brooklyn. at Boston.
Chicago W.. St. Louis. at Chicago
Cincinnati vs.. Louisville. at Cincinnati.
Cleveland W. Pitt,burg. at Cleveland.
Baltimore ". Washington, at Baltimore.
The Amateur League championship will begin
TODAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
THE prHpryc Sc. soUADRov sArLs.

Port Townsend. Washn. May l3.-The Bchring BED
squadron, consisting OF the United states steamers
lorktown. Mohican Albums. Rush ana Bear LETT ''is
port for the North this morning. Inc Hanger VIII
follow in a few days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
OrdiDary
Eyes

Such as Sam Weller had. will enable any.
body tell YALE" lock from IFS MANY
worthless limitations with small keys.
A sham lock Is dangerous sham. To
avoid the bad, and to select the YALE"
simply examine the Keys. The Key of
every genuine "YALE" lock has "YALE"
stamped on it, which guarantees oonven.
ienee, strength and perfect security.
Sold wherever locks sell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
FIyyIyG's DEATH SENTENCE COMMITTED

Albany. May 13.-A hearing on the application for
Communication to imprisonment for life Of the sentence
Of Henry c. Tanning, condemned to be executed
by electricity at Sing Sing prison. in the week be-
ginning on Sunday next had before Governor
Flower this morning, and later In the day
the Governor granted the communication. David
wcch and Julius Lehman, OF New-Yrk
City, appeared for Fanning at the hearing. There
were also present the condemned mans wife, child
and father. and several cirzens OF Utoa where the
b0yhoOd Of Tanning spent Mr.. Welch intro
duced the Rev. DR.. Blselow, who. on behalf Of the
citizens OF Utica. made plea for executive clenency.
saying that since Fannings conviction. additional
evidence tending to prove his innocence had been
adduced. Mr B!gelow read petition signed by citi-
of Utica, praying for favorable action the part
OF Governor Flower. Mr.. Welch arguing for flaming
Us counsel, said he and Mr. Lehman had taken up
this case after IL had been defended and carried up
TO the Court Of Appeals BY Young lawyer who In
this was having his first experience In trying q
criminal case. Mr. Welch referred TO afidavits in his
possession from F. Il. JHouse, William f. Howe
Ambrose II. Pudy and Charles ". Brooke saying
that. although experienced trial lawyers they would
never conduct a capital without the aid Of asso
ciate counsel: yet he added. in Fanning's .
novice in criminal procedure endeavored to
his client without any advice or assistance whatever.
The lawyer also had affidavit. signed BY eight Of
the trial jurors who convicted flaming praying for
communication Of hi, sentence. Mr.. wech,s main argu
ment was In attacking the testimony OF Albert Nc
Mullen.
Henry c. Tanning convicted of murder in the
first degree for killing Mrs. Emily Taylor his mistress.
He deserted his wife aud child to live with the
after her husband died. At time lie was en-
poyed as engineer the elevated road, but he lost
his place and unable longer u support Mrs. Tay-
or Rather than let any else have her, as he
said he killed her They went walking evening
In Park ave. aud he cut her throat with razor. He
lf,,lra
Of hi, crime. and McMullen told the police.
Al the trial Tanning SwOre that he had been walk
ing with his wife the evening Of the murder and she
corroborated him. The Jury convicted him. however.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14

Buffalo Special OF the New York Centfa-bcst night
train for Bunslo-eaves 80 every night. :.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14

Of pressure Of other duties and not for any change In
the spirit Of the Institution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14
WATHTIPE LYNN MADE A CIVIL JUSTICE

Albany, May Ex-Governor Flower has appointed
wauhopc Lynn. civil justice of the First District
Court In New-York City, to succeed Peter Mitchell
deceased.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14

THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Offers six great trains to Chicago every day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-14

scorr & BOVINE, Chemists, r,s South sih Avenue
New York. ..
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-03-09

Indian fakirs are able 10 impersonate
death as long az six aud even ten months.
A few old toll bridges in Maine bear
signs that perpetuate the memory OF q Gu
rious old law These signs proclaim that
all persons, save "psSEpers. Indians and
clergymen, must pay toll In crossing the
bridge.
Among the aboriginal blacks Of Aus
tralis courtstjp. as the precursor OF mar
rage, is unknown When a young war
rior is DESTROYS OF procuring q wife be gen
orally obtains one by giving in exchange
for her a sister or some other female rela-
ton Of his own
Il is a curious fact. AID one scarcely
known outside of Russia land there hardly
ever mentioued). that the famous Oriofi
diamond Was once the right eve OF the
great idol Serringham in the temple 0:
Brahma This precious gem was stolen a,
about the beginning Of the Eighteenth cen
fury by French soldier
Near Olympia. Wash, is well that IA
coming gradually 20 the surface. 1t II bs-
tween twenty and thirty feet In depth.
For some time the brick wall OF the well
has been pro'rudlng through the ground.
until now II s,.cks up in the str liks q fun
mel 20 the height Of ten or fifteen feet. The
bricks are undisturosd aud the vail IL in
tact. The bottom Of the vel, too. - rising
with the wall
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-03-09
INTERESTING FACTS.

There are more republics in the world
than monarchles
The thinnest tissue paper Ia l-Iooth o, az
inch In thickness
II Russia no Polish Caiholic IL permit
ted 70 zcQa irs land
Il takes eighteen times the strength 20
20 up stairs that 4 required for tie SAME
distance On level
The standard gold ootz q Enzland con
sisEz q twenty two parts Of pare god G1.e
two pArts Of copper.
TIE frss matches ware pieces % WOOD
about SIX inches long tipped With Eglphzr
They caught TIRE easily tro1a pscs q
Ent
The e1ai industry furnishes employment
10 90 GD1 peTs0s4s, 20 ~hors SEe.q,3. 30 =
paid 10 wages. and ire czp.ss4 !avez1Sc =
e. mated AZ 81 - %
The h7sugau BODY co.safns ~ gallons 9
blood bat tke bi1s8 csrsssec8ss eo1taiFiez
therein. IL plse.s s.d 10 ra4. vFosc rss-t
Goar Tins Ar1zlss. re gi9ss
lake BkIkss. iu sftsrls e sbs cs@Fsss
lax. IN me ysua ls 4alg las A. ara =
,. 90 s.susr~ ssfses A4t e. Ezs cs3st q
fross. to L, s ~ fest - tast - rostssss
l. zezrlF s,ta.-l - shat 8 L-zAs Ma s-e
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-03-09
st. Louis and Return. Cheap.

Tie Missouri Pacific Railway company
will sell tickets 10 ST. Louis aud return at
greatly reduced rates on account OF the
Peoples party convention. Tickets on
sale February 20 to % inclusive, good to
return up 10 and including March TO- 1892.
Remember the Missouri Pacific railway
is the shortest line to st. Louis. and makes
the best time by three hours. The fast
express leaves Wichita after dinner O2:55
o. M and arrives in St. Louis next
morning at o'clock. No change of cars
OF any class between here ana Wichita.
Chair cars and Pullman palace sleeping
cars We run the incest train. are the
shortest line and make the best time.
Ticket office 100 North Main street. Two
trains daily each way.
oS-tf E. Z BLECKLEY, P. and T. A.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-03-09
W. H..rtiIr Recnmmena

The new route 10 Utah and northern Cali
fornia. via A. T. and Z. and Colorado
Midland, because: IL is picturesque; II is
quick; it is always on time 1su Sc Col
orado by daylight. The-new fast schedule
allows two hours Tor sightseeing al
Mauitou. Two daily passenger trains
each way. Palace sleepers 10 Ogden, con-
Meeting with Southern Pacific for san
Francisco.
We also recommend the Santa Fe route
through New Mexico and AriZons 20 Los
Angeles, San Diego and san Francisco. as
a direct and pleasant liue for winter
travel
Excursion tickets may be bought going
ne line and returning the other. dS--f