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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
LETTING CONGRESS DOWN EASY.

Chicago, Nav 10 (SpecaD.-"l think an appropria-
zion OF IS 900 900 in the II Is now proposed VIII
be made by Congress for the Worlds Fair This
statement WAS made to-day bv Director Lyman J.
Gage shortly after hs return from Washington where
he went with the Directory Committee last week TO
present the Worlds Fair bill. There has been very
great change In the Worlds Fair situation In Congress-
continued Mr.. Gage. since the committee went there
q few weeks ago. That change has been altogether
favorable for the Fair. Members Of Congress are be
ginning t. warm up the subject. Hitherto
thev have been cold and afraid TO talk lest mans
view should differ from those OF some one else. But
since the bill for an appropriation first taken TO
Washington members OF Congress have interested them
selves in the affair and have begun 10 recognize tho
necessity and dcsirabty Of having the Government
identified with the great Exposition.
Then there is another reason for the change Of
feeling. The proposition for appropriation Is now
PIT In better form. from the Governments point Of
view. This souvenir half-dollar Idea is recognized
idea with merit. II helps ont the difficulties Of the
Situation spenddlv and dives cnance to who
have hitherto posed economists and enemies Of tho
appropriation 10 change their minds gracefully. Then,
too the plan relieves the bullion market OF greai
quantity OF silver that has been boherlng the silver
men for long while and cleans the market all M
again. They nearly all down In Washington
that a loan IS not the proper thing for the Government
10 propose. The moral sentimental value OF an ap
p.opriaiOn. especially In the form Of souvenirs. Is
fully recognized. and the idea IS having Its effect"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS.

Columbia, :. C., May 10 e>pecial).-rhc state Demo
cratic Convention will meet here "Wednesday next
Much speculation has been going rs to whether
the TlllmanItcs who will control II. Will take the pun
by the horns and nominate state ticket instead OF
waiting until the regular nominating convention III
september. United states senator lrby. WHO i
chairman Of the state Executive Committee, declares
" for Tmans side" thnt nominations will not be
made and that the work OF the convention VIII De
confined to the election Of delegates to Chicago IL
Is now apparent thai there is not the falnteSt pos
sbity OF Cleveland dclegatcs being elected from this
state. When asked II the delegation would be In
sructcd for Ill., Colonel Irby declined TO express an
opinion but limited that II all depended on the action
OF the Alliance caucus tomorrow night lie saw no
objection to this formulating any propositions
that they may feel and for the good Of the Dcmora
party or for themselves citizens" This amounts
virtual dlcation by the Alliance. Colonel Irby
said he was against Cleveland FIRST last and all the
time. and his remarks Amounted to threat that the
Alliance would sccede II Cleveland is nominated at
Chicago. I've might afford to lose another Presl-
dental election" he said but we can't afford to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
no REVOLCTIONISTS on STRIKE.
WORKING EVERY DAY AND TRYING TO EARN
THEIR WAGES IN VENEZUELA.

WORKING EVERY DAY AND TRYING TO EARN
THEIR WAGES IN VENEZUELA.
The passengers who arrived here yesterday on the
steamship Philadelphia. from La Gunyra say that
the revolution In Venezuela Is Jogging nlong In the
same old way. Nobody knows where CrespO, the
revolutionary chleftaln. is the official bulletins
Issued by the Government put him in several places
annihilang Crlspo. and then give brief accounts OF
the various conflicts IN which h. has fought Presi-
dent Paaco's troops. Travelling by railroad Is said
TO be attended with dvertIng experiences Recently
railroad train fired upon nj way station by
the troops OF Paacio. stationed there, and the cars
were fairly riddlcd with bullets. Every body In the
cars lay down the floor until tho soldiers got
through, 50 nobody was hurt. At the next station
crowd OF Crcspo's soldiers wns met. and the pas
scngcrs laid down again. while the rcvolutl0nists
did some shooting. After that what was left OF the
train went on its way.
A short time down In the Beimudez region.
the soldiers G. Paaco captured the Of General
Crespo, who ont forag!ng for bananas for his
father. lie was placed on board little coashne
steamer and started for La Guayrl. Paaco said
that II Crcspo within five miles OF the capital
store for the The steamer stopped at the Port
OF spain In Trinidad however. and then young Crcspo
was spirited ashore. when the steamer arrived at
La Guayrn the captain thereof was Immediately
placed In the falabOOSc.'
PaluciC has ut his family and most OF his money
to Europe and is anxious 70 follow. but his Ministers
will not allow this.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
UNION SEMINARY JLUMNT AT DTyyFB

The second annual dinner OF the alumni OF Union
Theological Seminary was held last evening at the
Columbia Restaurant under tho auspices OF tho Alumni
Club Of NcwYork City. There were Ioj guests
present The Row DR.. J. W. IIcgcman presided and
addresses were made by several prominent alumni
and friends Of the seminary. After the address Of
Welcome by tho president, the Rev. Roferich Terry
reported that the money for placing a portrait OF
Professor Henry H. Smith In the seminary library had
been nearly raised The Rev. Dr. NJ H. Hutton
delivered an address upon "Mnstcr and Pulpit =
and william +. Dodge spoke Of the work of the
Christian Church From a Laymnn's Point OF View Z.
Tho Rev Dr. Alexander Mckenzie, pastor OF the
First Congregational Church CT Cambridge Mass.
talked entcrianingy about The WORK Of tie ministry.
lie referred to the "Andover Case as one OF the
things that had boon settled and there were erie,
Of " Yes. yes when hc said that men should he free
I" express what they thought
John Crosby Brown spoke as the representative OF
the board Of directors. Among those present were
the Rev. DR.. Charles A. Briggs. the Rev. Dr. philip
schaf, the Rev. DR.. John Hopkins Worcester. the
Rev. John liutchins, the Rev. MillId Parsons Rufus
King, the Rev. J. II. Iloadlcy the Rev Dr. stcaly r.
Rossitcr and the Rev Dr. A. +. Atterbury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
POLITICAL NOTES FROM RHODE ISLAND.

POLITICAL NOTES FROM RHODE ISLAND.
Providence II. l., May Is tSpecial.-Preparatlons
are going forward merriy AZ Newport for celebrating
Inauguration Day. The Newport Artillery, by reason
Of antiquity and locality always performs escort duty
10 the outgoing and the incoming Governors. Other
Newport organizations help to swell the procession and
sometimes military organizations from the northern
part OF the State join In the procession. Colonel
Harris Editor of Tic Newport Observer was In tho
city to-day trying 10 make arrangements to have .
large military display, and money Is being raised TO
defray the expenses
The state delegates to the Minneapolis convention
held meeting and organized, with William G.. Rocker
a, chairman and Colonel Isaac l.. (iof secretary.
The delegation has invitations to accompany both tho
Connecticut and Massachusetts, delegations and will
probably elect travel with the Bay state delegates
The state headquarters at Minneapolis will be at the
West End Hotel
At the Republican State League banquet to be held
In Newport June 1, George A.. Marden, Of Massa-
chusetts. will be present and make address Promi'
nent speakers also promised from the Maine New.
hampshire and Connecticut leagues
;. W. Brigham, president of the Brown University
Republican Club and II. ID. Iiazeltine, Of the same
club ut Ann Arbor. Mich. TO represent Brown In
the convention 10 establish a National organization
Of college clubs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
Summer Homes.

We are showing a large assortment
of Eolans in a variety of woods
especially suitable for SU NJ NJ F. r
HOMES. They include different fin
ishings of Mahogany, Rosewood. Wal
nut, Ebony, Oak and White Enamel
and Gold.
The Kolian is particularly adapted
to the Summer Home. 1t amuses both
the old and young, as it plays all
varieties of music. With it you are
entirely independent of musician, as
it can be played after weeks practice
by person knowing nothing of music.
II IL pleasure TO show the EoIinn to nIl who call
Is West Odd ST., New-YOrk.
$50 fremont Street, Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
AMATEUR rHEI1RclLs FOR CHARITY.

The students amateur dramatic organization,
numbering GNy-tve members which has given six
performances In the present and raised over
$500 for charitable purposes gave successful en-.
tertalnmcnt at the Berkeley Lvceum last night. 4
large audience listened with pleasure TO four short
plays: One Touch Of Nature" The Deacon The
Violin Maker Of Crrmona." and An in a Fcg,' In
which the principal parts were taken BY Roberto
Deshon, Philip Edwards. W. ID. Wheeler. Harry An.
derson. Miss Mia GOWN. Raphael Fowler. Walter p.
Robertson. Mrs. Il. G.. Irving. Miss Maude DavLA
Harlow II. Chandler. Miss Adeline Rice Powhatae
X. Robinson. -. \. Zayas. Miss Ethel Marlowe and
Miss Rose Fowler. The players were instructed by
Miss Amy Lionel. OF London. AmoDS those present
we've Mr. and Mrs. BOrchle. Miss Marzof. Mrs. Iefer.
man, Miss Iefernan. DR.. Leon II. Hurt. Alfred Gerry
Louis Clark and Mrs J. y. Collins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
THE EEsPiTRIyG HrSBAND CsED HIS VIOLIN.

Trenton, MAY &c (specar.- Charles Polankv. a
young and welleducated Hungarian. employed in
Rocblngs wire mill took dose Of arsenic this after
with suicidal intent. The behavior OF his wife
Ethel he said. had driven him to despair This fore
she went ont walking with man who. her Inns
band claims. Is Of her admirers lie followed tn
couple. creating IN South Broad-st by playing
violin furously behind them and shouting that thcy
eopcr and he was glad that his wife was taking
her departure. thereafter he returned home and
at ? O'Clock found there writhnc in sr.sms hav-
Ing taken the poison. physician soon had Poianky
ont OF danger. Mrs. Poankv then appeared and as
serted that she had not intended to copc. She locked
all the doors OF the house denying admittance to the
police for which she was affcrward arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
BILLS SIGNED BY TIE GOTERNOR.
THE OFFICE OF "STiTE LAW REPORTER
CREATED-RIGHTS or MARRIED WOMEN
fXTENDFD-THr ENUMERATION

fXTENDED-TIIE ENUMERATION.
Albany, May 10 (Speclan-Frank Rice. secretary OF
state. has not yet had the courage TO make any
reply 10 Tho Trbunes charges that the enumeration
Of the states Inhabitants was falSied In his Office.
Governor Flower signed to-day eighteen bills. but
only two or three OF them were Of any general inn
portancc. The chief one was bill OF senator RoeSch
which creates Office 10 be known that II state
Law Reporter The salary Is 10 be $500. and there
Is an allowance Of 5000 for yearly expenses 1t is
said that tho Office has been created for Frank b.
Delehanty. former law partner OF ex-senator Chase
Of this city. Chase Il a strong Cleveland Democrat
and has headed the syracuse Convention movement
here. As n consequence, he aud Mr. Delchanty have
dissolved partnership, the latter being earnest I'M
man. II Governor Flower makes the app ointment
Mr. Dclehanty's duty will be 10 prepare msce-
ancous report" Of the proceedings OF the minor courts
Of the Statethe courts outside the Court OF Appeals
and the Supreme Court. both Of which now have re-
porcrs.
The Governor also signed the bill allowing n married
woman to contract with her husband the same rs with
other person, to the extent n, II She were
unmarried; and bill 10 enable the validity OF the
probate Of viii to be determined Tho latter law
Will bring into court NIL persons Interested In the
probate OF VIII.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
FOR THE CITY's CELEBRATION.

The Executive Committee In charge Of the Col
onnrE Celebration met ut the Commissioners OF
Accounts Office yesterday, General Horace Porter
presiding. Controller Myerss suggestion that the
Beard OF Estimate be asked for 5000 to aid in de
fraying current expenses met unanimous approval.
letter from the Uculo- Colon Cervantes. detailing
the society's plans for the festivities was read also
one from John J. Garrett proposing a scheme for n
night display OF floats They laid over for
further consideration. D. Berthe. secretary Of the
Associated Italian Societies, sent protest against
Charles Barsotti. member Of the Committee Of
one Hundred, asserting that Ills place the com
mittee might be scccTtably filled by substituting
General di CesnOa, himself At Mr.. BarsOtuy
request the protest was laid over. Mr.. Barsotl
informed the committee that the statue Of Columbus
was ready for forwarding from Italy and would be
brought here Italian man -ofwar in July.
General NJ +. Mcmahon Edward V. skinner and
Howard Carroll appointed the special commit
tee 70 confer with the Federal authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
THE CENSUS OFFICE INVESTIGATION.


Washington, May 16.-J. a. Collins. an employe OF
the Farms Loans and Mortgage Division Of the census
Bureau who had testified that political pressure had
worked to the detrment Of the Bureau by causing
unjust inequalities In salaries and dismissal OF com
petet persons to make for persons with influence
resumed his testimony today before the Census ONCE
investigating committee and explained in some detail
how this had occurred. He said that Fl 100000 had
been appropriated for the mortgage division and a
part Of the money had been used In the work OF
population II common report that when persons
wanted pay they went to their Congressman In
stead Of the chief Of division In the Office.
Representative Taylor objected to this testimony.
but Mr.. Fithan overruled the objection.
Witness said he acted chief OF division at less
salary than a half dozen Ct his subordnates. He
charged the faults not Individuals, but the
system under which 1t was organized Replying TO
Mr.. TAYLOR. Mr.. Collins said that he belonged TO The
Farmers Alliance party and had been appointed Oh
the recommendation Of Senator Blackburn
Adjourned till Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
A RECEIVER ASKED FOR A MArRrx COMP tyy.

Minneapolis, May 16.-sanford 5. Small has filed
petition in the District Court asking for the appoint
mcnt Of receiver OF the Minneapolis Mat,tx Com
pany. The directors are C. Wright Davidson, C. D.
Travis, james W. Griffin, Thomas c. Bates f. j.
Edwards. Erastus Wman L. Emerson and william L.
Grosvenor. The company Owls patents on a new
system OF printing valued at 100000 for which tho
defendants gave 100000. 1t has other assets
amounting to SJO0,Oo0. Small alleges that several
Of the directors consprcd to wreck the company and
for that purpose organized mntnx company In New
Jersey with 100000 capital and stopped work here
new board OF directors OF New York men was
elected, and In various other ways the attempt was
carried on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
BYRyEs LECTURES THE POLICE CAPTAINS.


Police superintendent Byrncs yesterday refused -
mae any statement for publication regarding the
manner in which the Excise law enforced In the
city Sunday. but he appeared to be annoyed on ac'
count OF the small number OF arrests in some OF the
precincts In which there many liquor stores. He
for the captains of those precincts and talked
them privately. Tie captains looked frightened
when they emerged from his Office. but they would
say nothing TO reporters about the interview with him.
Mr.. Byrnes smiled with evident feeling OF con-
tempt when he spoke OF the action OF Police Justice
Hogan in dscharging bartenders who had been ar
rested sunday for keeping liquor stores open.
He said II surprising that police justc could
interpret the law that the liquor stores need
not be KEEP; closed sundays. in the absence OF any
opinion by the Corporation Counsel.
Recorder smyth having complained OF having too
little work 10 do I'm TART III OF General Sessions, Dis
ictAttorney NicOIl had seventy-eght placed
his calendar. OF these sixty violations OF
the Excise law. The offences were all committed
fOm two to eight ago. In many cases the
defendants absent. and their bail forfeited.
In othciS the witnesses did not their
names. Two men convicted. and a third pleadc1
guilty. sentence suspended in each Instance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
Nasal Catarrh.

was AFFLICTED from my infancy with Catarrh. and for
ten years with cruptIons my face. attended by
tho best yscns and used number OF Blood emedles
with no permanent relief.
LIFE WAS BURDEN.
Ny iifc became burden me- for my was declared
incurablc. saw S. s. s. advertised and took eight
bottles, which cured irsly aud l feel like q
personalities JOSIE OWEN. Montpelier. Ohio.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
THE CATHEDRAL CLUBS FAIR PRCSprRs

Tho second week OF tho fair OF tho Cathdr, Club AZ
the LcnoN Lyecum. was begun last Eight, with every
promise OF continued success The week proved 70
DO satisfactory to oil concerned and suit the men,
bcrs Of thu club feeling IL 1t matter of only
short timc when their new clubhouse Will be reality
large ana fashionable gathering present night
IN which vcrc Congressman Timothy J. Campbell who
delivered address temperance; Eugene Kelly Jonn
d. Criminins Miss Catherine Burns. Mrs. Louise G.
Wachner. Mrs. william r. Wallace. Mrs. Julius Eug,
man. MIS- Eouycr and Mrs. Morgan. Tho fair will close
on saturday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17

A REPUBLICAN LEAGUE IN BERGEN COUNTY
In pursuance OF the plans for the thorough orS'Na
ton of the Republican party in NcwJcrsey for the r'ii
campagn Bergen County Is going to iaii mo " ""c
with League Of Republican clubs Inetc are So'
oral strong clubs In the county already ana new oheS
ar. b,,nr formed A meeting is 10 be held at 3 p. m
ON saturday at the Mansion House In iiackensacR inc
county seat for organization Each club In the county
has been asked send two delegates and they Will DC
addressed By John Vlrich. the state organizer inc
league In the ncghboiing county Of Pa>Saic IS wei
mndor way and promises 10 do excellent work Tor inc
Republican party this fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
SOME PROPOSED TREASURY CHANGES

Washington May 16.-rhere Is before the
House Appropriations subcommittee. which is pre-
pairing the Legislative Appropriation bin, PROPOSE
ton TO abolish the office Of superintendent Of mmi
grafton and provide for the performance Of his duties
under the direction OF Of the assistant secre-
tories. Secretary Foster and Superintendent owen
Of the immigration Bureau were before the subconi-
mittec this morning In regard to the matter. The
Secretary expressed himself opposed 10 the prop
osition on the ground that II would impair the Of
aciency Of the immigration laws. Mr.. owen gave
some facts in relation to the administration OF the
Office. The Secretary also expressed himself as OPP
posed to another proposition viz. the adjustment
OF the Bureau OF Navigation and the distribution OF its
work among other divisions Of the Treasury Depart
ment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
BARON FAVA'S RETURN.

Washington, May 16-BarOn Fava the Italian MIN
ister called at the State Department this afternoon
and IN the absence OF Secretary Blaine had inter
Wow with Assistant Secretary Adee. There were no
formalities whatever. Baron Fava merely Informed
Mr. Adee of his return TO Washington after prolonged
leave OF absence and Of the resumption of his
diplomatic functions as though nothing had occurred
10 Interrupt them. Baron Fava also resumes his
place as dean OF the Diplomatic Corps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
NEW MEMBERS OF TIE REPUBLICAN CLUB.
ACTION TAKtN AT THE REGULAR MONTHLY
MEETING.


MEETING.
The rcgulnr monthly meeting Of tho Republican Club
held at the clubhouse No $50 Fiithavc last evening
was ATTENDED by an unusually large number OF the
members. and great interest was manifested hr nghout
the session. James \. Blanchard. the president. held
the cavcl with his usual dignity. and Henry Mel
VILE in the absence Of the recording secretary. filled
tho latter office. Among thos, who took part in the
proceeding, cx-PrcSidents william Br)okfcld. Ell
ward T. Bartlett and Mortimer G. Addoms Vice Presi
dent John ; smith. John Proctor Clarke. Henry r.
De Mt William Icary. James Talcott, John i. Baker
l.. f.. Chittcndcn. cx-Judgc William II. ArnouX W. NJ
X. Ocott Alexander Y. Campbell. job f. Hedges,
Nathaniel Tuttlc, alderman James W. HAYES. Ar
thur l.. Merriam, james H. Lehmaier. James b.
Town send. William II. Townlcy and Dr. r. X Tuhll.
Arthur L. Merriam elected second vice prc lent,
10 fill the vacancy caused 10y the death Of Lucius C.
Ashley. on the motion of President Bartlett The
secretary read thirty-one applications for mcm-
bcrs The number was looked upon a healthy sign
Of the clubs growth. and round OF applause followed
A. T. Pre>>nger from the Committee Memler-
ship reported favorably the following candidates
for resident membership: Joseph II. suton, Adebert
II. steele. Henry Powers Frank ID. Iavey. John ;.
Amory. Edward VI. >cudder. Charles r. Quincy
and John f. Milholland. There were twelve appli-
cints for nonresident membership. among them
being cx Senator George b. sloan and r. J. Ohphant.
Of oswcgo f. G. Waters, Of Montana and salem
HYDE OF -yractsc sxty-cght ballots were cast
and all the candidates for resident and resident
members reported ly the committee were elected
II had been rumored for several days that certain
members were laborng defeat John f.. Milhollands
election He received however. sixty three out ~
the slNty.cght votes cast
Alexander V. Campbell offered a resolution for the
oppointmcnt OF a committee OF unc TO examine the
bills which had passed the last Legislature and those
which had failed TO pass. and 10 examine the appoint
mcns and acts Of the Governor, and to make
detailed report Of the same. which report should be
filed in the cul, for the OF the members during
thc next campaign. After a long discussion the
resolution was referred To the Committee on 'i'y anu
STATE Affairs with Instructions 10 make the exlmiha'
ton and prepare the report called for by NJ camp
bells resolution. ,,,Ao.
Henry Norris formerly of California now mcmn'T
covr Tho club Handsomely frame, copy OF tho ucMt
voted bv the California Republicans n leOt be"rli
tho names OF Abraham Lincoln for President, nl9
Andrew Johnson for Nicepresdcnt. 1t was receiver
with the thanks OF the club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-17
THE WEAIXER REP JRT.
TEXAS TIE SCENE OF THE NEW STORM.

TEXAS TIE SCENE OF THE NEW STORM.
Washington MAY I0.-A storm has developed in Norths
ern TEXAS and second Storm has remained nearly sta.
onarv In Assinboa. clearing condition extends in Q
ridge OF high pressure from Flord, Lake Superior.
ecold clearing condition is central the middle Pacific
coast Rain has fallen the Missouri Valley The tenn
,.rature has risen In ngand and tae Mississippi
,Sner,lly fair weather may expected the Atlantic
states and lower region. The following heavy rain
fall in nches reported curing the past twenty toU
hour,: euro Texas. 800.