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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
THEY DIyED AT TIE MARLBOROUGH.

The forty seventh annual convention OF the Theta
Delta Chi Fraternity is in progress at the Narbor-
ough Hotel. Broadway and Thrty-fifth-st. There
$50 members present. representing Har.
ward. Yale Cornell, Columbia Williams, Amherst
Lehigh, Hamilton, Lafayette, Dartmouth Tufts
University Of Michigan. University of Minnesota,
Boston University, Brown. Bowden. Kenyon, Col
lege Of the City of New-York, Dickinson and the
University of Rochester.
Much business transacted yesterday. The fol-
lowing officers were elected President, A. c. Bene.
dict; OF Clinton, N Y; secretary. w. L. Sawtelle.
Williams. "a: treasurer. Il. +. Mansfield, Yale '95
Four business sessions have been held since the
convention opened on Tuesday morning. To-day all
the fraternity men are going to the football game
Last evening they dined at the Marlborough j.
Il. Carey. of Richfeld. was POSTMASTER, and Pro.
fessor Huffcut, Of Cornell orator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
A FEAST FOR POOR CHILDREN.

The American Female Guardian Society and Home
for the Frendess will give it's annual Thanksgiving
dinner to the 2lO CHILDREN under its care at the
home No. % East Twenty-ninth-st.. and No % East
Thirtieth-st.. 1890 p to-day. At O'Clock there
will be an entertainment by the children In the
chapel and an address by the Rev. Dr. John Hall
The society is undenominational. and its work
has been carried on from the first by women.
During nfty-nine years 1t has sheltered over 1000
children and placed many thousands IN permanent
homes II has twelve industrial schools In the ten
ement house districts and among the children OF
the foreign population. enrolling 300 pupils COOK
ing and sewing are taught and kindergarten de.
partments being introduced. luncheon OF
bread Is provided daily in these schools. and loaf
given carry home when II is known that the ram
lily both need and deserve II.
The society has no endowment and depends largely
on voluntary contributions for support. GIFTS
toward the Thanksgiving dinners both at the
Home and in the twelve schools will be promptly
Acknowledged. Mrs. Henry G. Houghton is the
president and Mrs $. \. stone, treasurer, at No.
20 East Twenty-ninth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
THE RUSH FOR HOME.
HEAVY TRAVEL BY RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT
-" DOWN EAST" PEOPLE KEEP UP A
GOOD OLD CUSTOM.


-" DOWN EAST" PEOPLE KEEP UP A
GOOD OLD CUSTOM.
The people who go out Of town to spend Thanks
giving Day got up bright and early yesterday
and. after doing the little work that Is always
done on the day preceding holiday. went to trains
and steamboats, and were soon travelling towards
the towns and cities where Thanksgiving Day Is
still observed in the orthodox way. After u
O'CLOCK yesterday every street leading TO a rail-
way station or steamboat landing was
filled with hurrying people. all anxious to
get the first trains and the best seats. II any
one had wished to get an idea of the large number
OF people who are still impervious to the allurement
OF football game a the other entertainments
provided in this city and who care more to spend
Thanksgiving Day as their fathers did, they
should have gone to some Of the different points
Of departure from this city yesterday. To be sure
the outflow of people not as large yesterday
as 1t has besn In years past, but no one except
the transportation officials noticed the difference
The New England travel was undoubtedly the
thusastic than any others in their ideas Of how
Thanksgiving Day should be observed.
The assistant Of the MewY0rs
Tribune reporter that the road had made arrange
ments to handle large crowd. and that most of
he noticed slight falling off In the Thanksgiving
Day travel. but he calculated that at least 1900
road The travel to this city from New England
points yesterday was extremely heavy The Bos-
ton express came in In two sections Of twelve
the trains came in heavily loaded.
The New-York Central and Hudson River Rail-
tesay and all the ana O evening the
station packed 1t was the same at all the
other railway stations and the Sound steamers
fore s o'clock The Pennsylvania road brought
in as many people az 1t took out. The Erie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
THE MARBLEHEAD STILL At HER BERTH.

The new 2OOO-ton cruiser Marblehead did not
start up Long Island Sound yesterday. some OF
the newspapers reported she would do. In
fact as The Tribune stated several days ago.
she will not leave her berth at East Twelfth-s
until Saturday. and will then so to New-London
The trial board is ordered to meet at New-London
on Monday next. and the trial will take place
on Tuesday or Wednesday. The course will be
on Long Island Sound, probably between Stratford
Shoals and a point off Saybrook. The contract
calls for seventeen knots but It is expected that
she will make between eighteen and n half and
nineteen knots. She is one OF the best finished
vessels OF the new Navy. especially her machinery.
Sh/ will return 10 New-York the day following
the run but II will be at least three months after
the trial before she will be ready for commission
as n number of changes have to be made, according
TO recomme ndations of the Board Stability.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
IND USTRTALS STILL DECLINE.
CHICAGO GAS AN EXCEPTION-RAILRoAD SHARES
SUFFER FROM THE TARIFF TALK.

CHICAGO GAS AN INSTRUMENTATION SHARES
SUFFER FROM THE TARIFF TALK
The proposed changes In the tariff continued TO
be the principal topic of discussion In Wall Street
and their effect was shown in a shrinkage or
business and more irregularity in prices. The COM
placent views Of some spectators that the wilson
bill could never pass Congress In its present shape
were somewhat disturbed by the emphatic declara-
lions OF Senator Voorhees, and other Democratic
leaders that the measure would be put through
quickly The promise of Republican opposition
however, opens up the prospect OF a long perioo
of uncertainty before there can be assurance that
the worst designs OF the raid upon American In
dustries defeated. . -
The shorts were badly squeezed in Chicago Gas
which was advanced from Sc to 6S closing at 6'ss
In Western Union Telegraph. too. the bears were
forced to cover. leading to a net rise or u per
cent But the weakness in American Sugar Re-
filming was renewed, the price falling from 20 TO
SlI2GS2 Disting and Cattle Feeding declined
from 7N to 257sm2rs. General Electric fell from
$50. to 3iA, National Cordage dropped from 20 to
lsl.dl9 and National Lead receded from "a TO
23i.Q23&. Quotations of outside Industrial stocks
are all reported to be lower Trenton Potteries
Company per cent stock, which was sold as high
as ~ last March. is offered at 32ie
The railway list also sensitive to the erect
of the tariff discussions which have been acutely
reflected In the stocks Of individual corporations.
Chicago Burlington and Quincy. after selling up
to s2a. declined to SO7. Rock Island reacted from
ia. to 7Oa.a707s ST. Paul sold at 65l2n66a66t and
Atchison receded from 0as to 2OhM2OTs. Excep-
tional advances were scored In Louisville and Nash
Vile and New-York and New-Engand The mar
ket closed with increased selling disposition in
the kate dealings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and tends
% personal enjoyment when rightly used The
many, who live better than others. and enjoy
life more, with less expenditure. by more
promptly adapting the worlds best products to
she needs of physical being will attest the
value to health Of the pure liquid laxative
principles embraced In the remedy. Syrup Of
Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting in the
form most acceptable and pleasant to the taste
the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of
a perfect laxative; effectually cleansing the
system, dlspelling colds. headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation. 1t has
given satisfaction to millions and met with the
approval Of the medical profession because ~
acts on the Kidneys. Liver and Bowels without
weakening them. and 1t is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance
Syrup of Figs Is for sale by all druggists IN
zoe. and 81 bottles. but 1t Is manufactured hv
the California ia Fig Syrup Co. only. whose name
Syrup Of Figs. and being we'll Informed MS
Will not accept any substitute II offered 'ou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
1T DISCREDITS BANK EXAMINERS

The only development in the Madison Square
Bank scandal yesterday was the following present.
ment by the Grand jury
THE Grand Jury presents to the aourt that the
facts developed I'm the Madison Square Bank cases
show that examinations by the examiner, as now
made, clearly inefficient ana smisleading. and
that some radical change should be made In the
system. " s
THE Grand Jury furthermore feels Obliged to
severely condemn the conduct OF those who give
tneir names 10 the management OF financial in.
situations and neglect the duties OF the position.
The higher the reputation of such persons the
greater the value placed thereon In the community
ment." '~e'-
Recorder Smyth commended these words.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
AMERICAN SHIPPING INTERESTS.
GRATIFYING FACTS SHOWN BY COMMISSIONER
O'BRIEN'S REPORT.

en- ,TrryING FACTS SHOWN BY COMMISSIONER
O'BRIEN'S REPORT.
washington. Nov. 29-The annual report Of the
Commissioner OF Navigation. Il. {. U bren, wh'ch
ro,ed IN he his valedctory, shows that the ton
o ~ the country exhibited an increase from
~, sot +, 1902 TO Ascot in 1893 There was n de-
crease I'm sailing tonnage but an increase In steam
tonnage American tonnage engaged IN DOMESTIC
commerce which Is absolutely protected against
foreign competition, showed gratifying increase
ON the other hand, American tonnage engaged III
our foreign commerce. which Is exposed 10 the Tree
competition of foreign nations exhibited II co"s'u-
erabl. decrease The tonnage OF both American" anu
foreign vessels entered at own ports SHOWS
decrease as "A result of the general depression vi
trade The shipping interests of the great HIKES
have prospered greatly during the last SIN years
THE tonnage which passed through the D .ou a
River during the year 1882 amounted to Zt..e'VW
tons whereas the tonnage which passed ln .n =,
the Suez Canal during the same year atiou ,nnnaee
which passes through the St. Marys ans 40, , .
increased from 5,l5O6'9 tons In 1913 10 io0'" '''
In 1893. ., ., tho cos,ntrv
have prospered greatly during the last nvs years.
The difference in the cost of iron ~ , ~
the United States and In foreign countries ~ srsu
alv being reduced as the result OF the sreaty SUI
pcror advantages In material ana Oh .ie M p
ment Of large ship-buding hsye been greatly
stimulated by the building or silips W va ,aia or
Navy by provision of law all naVai Nes - ARE are
required to be built OF American mater'"'' u" '''e'
lean ship-yards. l., .,ro,,, ,orr,,
Commissioner O'Brien alludes In strong terms
Of commendation to the declara''V pis renort ~
Herbert OF the Navy Department III hss ,epos' az
chairman OF the Committee on Naval AHalrs or tne
House OF Representatives. dated rspnag ~, issS'
wherein Mr.. Herbert asserted una. shin b9dnc
wise and that as the resul, >" % 80 .
the cost of complete ship had ia'e" ID per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
CHURCH SERVICES IN BROOKLYN.

There will be union services in large number
Of Brooklyn churches to-day The customary display
Of fruits vegetables and cereals will be made in
the Brooklyn Tabernacle and DR.. Talmage Will
preach There will be musical service In Ply
mouth Church, and DIR. Abbott will preach n short
sermon Among the churches where union services
will be held are the Hanson Place Methodist First
Unitarian Second Presbyterian. DeKalb Avenue
Methodist East Congregational. Throop Avenue
PRESBYTERIAN Emmanuel Baptist and Marcy Avenue
Baptist The customary Thanksgiving dinners will
be served i'm the charitable and penal institutions
Mayor Body sent out an appeal for concerted
action by charitable organizations in place Of a
thanksgiving proclama ton yesterday. He recon-
mended that all organizations act together in re-
lieying the distress among the poor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
CAPT. HIGGINSON RESTORED TO DUTY.

CAPT. HIGGINSDN RESlORED III DUH.
TO TAKE COMMAND OF THE BOSTON-END OF
THE ATLANTA EPISODE.
Washington. Nov 29-Secretary Herbert provided
a happy Thanksgiving for two naval officers by
issuing orders to-day directing Captain F. NJ. Hig-
ginson and Captain John X. Bartlett to hold them
selves I'm readiness to command the cruisers Boston
and Atlanta respectively Last May while the
Atlanta was in New-York as participant In the
naval review ceremonies Secretary Herbert
ordered him to proceed with the vessel to Nicara-
qua to protect American interests in the course
of the revolution which had broken out In that
country Captain HiggInson did not start quickly
enough to suit the Department, and when he was
directed to hurry his preparations for departure
he endeavored to have the vessels delayed until
her boilers could be repaired. This request was
denied but Captain Hgginson teegraphed the
Chief Of the Bureau of Steam Engineering asking
him to that the Atlanta was not compelled 70
start for Nicaragua until new boilers could be
provided This attempt to interfere with the
orders of the Secretary through subordinate
officer considered disrespectful to the Depart,
Captain Higgnson detached from duty ana IN
structed Captain Bartlett to relieve him. Captain
from New-York before the order of detachment
reached him, and he did not know OF MS rehei
until he reached Nicaraguan port 49, ,,,,,.,
Captain BartettS connection with the Atlanta
sensations Of another character IL was WINE
he was in command of that vessel that a court OF
inquiry discovered that she was In n dllapidated
condition, resulting from neglect to her machinery
and n general disregard for the observance o,
regulatio for keeping her in repair. The court
of inquiry made report to Secretary Herbert.
throwing the blame on numter or orncers OF
the vessel but not naming Captain Bartlett as one
from the command of the Atlanta, II was consid-
cred that his part in the matter was very slight
was not looked upon in the light of a severe
demnation Of his course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30

handled its largest crowd since the Fourth Of
July. and the Lackawanna and Jersey central
roads did equally we'll a., ..,
Among the crowd that left the city, Yesterday
the suburban resident was conspicuous nsure
Conspicuous because in most cases ne carried a
turkey under one arm and bag OF IIu', .Vege-
tables. buckwheat, some other arsiciHe oi IKE
nature under the other. One man carIieu d paper
bag of oranges The bottom fell out ana ne
oranges dropped to the floor lie k io notice me
and he walked right on. the bag stu III J., ms hand
When he thought no one was LOOKING ib ,et inc
bag drop. too and wandered on as though nothing
had happened. The suburban RESIDENT nau ms
hands full last night 1t was bother 10 oaii ~, ,he
THANKSGIVING dinner home but he was no doubt
highly compensated by the sweet weiSome Oh
good wife who will cook ii for MIN to-u"9'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
FAILURES IN BUSINESS.

Fitchburg, Mass. Nov 29.-The Mitchell Manu-
featuring Company, cotton wool and silk goods
has been attached in s3,l5O by Carlton J. Barnes
for money due. The attachment is on the COM
pany's goods in New-York. The company was In
corporated in May. 1891. with a capital OF 10000
The certificate OF condition filed October ii showed
assets of S2l7 $685. liabilities OF $ll1963.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Nov. 3-The Michigan
Trust Company yesterday appointed receiver
of the Powagiac Manufacturing Company upon
application OF Henry knmale one OF the largest
stockholders. The manufacturing company Is en-,
tirely solvent, having $500 900 assets. but internal
dissenslons have broken out among the stockhold-
ers The company Is OF the largest manu-
facturers OF spring tooth harrows in the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30

For the first five months Of the present fiscal year
the expenditures have exceeded the receipts by
s3f 600 600 or at the rate of nearly 100000 month,
which IL kept up. will make the net deficit at the
end OF next June $S0,WW,W0
The receipts of internal revenue for October.
1893 were s2 less than FOR October. 1892 every
and oleomargarine. There was also slight IN,
crease in the sales of stamps for spirits intended
for export The decrease for the first four months
of the current year Is $6,S23,Ol6
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
A VANDERBILT JUDGMENT AGAINST FENNC

Thomas II. York has been appointed receiver in
supplementary proceedings by Judge Moore. Of
Brooklyn for Henry Fenno. book publisher at the in
stance of Cornelius and William X. Vanderbilt
They obtained "A judment against him in July, 1891
Tor $685. for rent of an office In the Vanderbilt
Bulldng at Beekman and Nassau sts Figures
on the margin of the order, which was filed In
this city Yesterday, make 1t appear that Sill has
been paid on the judment Fenno was arrested
in Chicago and brought to Brooklyn few days
ago on another matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
SUITS AGAINST JAMES A. STRIKER.

A lispendens was filed in this city yesterday by
John j. Jones and G. Alexander Thayer. as trustees
of the estate OF David Jones' against James Alex
ander Striker, on property In Ffty-second-st, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth ayes, IN suit brought IN
Westminster County to foreclose three mortgages,
one for $780, 900 made by James a. Striker, another
for $1,000 made by Ellsworth l.. Striker, and the
other for $1,000 made by w. Scott Taber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
TIE DEFICIT GROWING LARGER.

yovrNrrp nrpr STATEMENT INDICATES A
SHORTAGE or $4,000 900 FOR THE YEAR.
wasb,ry,on Nov 2e-The Treasury debt state
nent win he issued on Friday next 1t will show
cash loss for November OF about &,SooOOo' leaving
the balance on December about Se'oovo The ex'
20 w oo LOT she ter only reaching s2iOOO0OO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
WORCESTER SALT.
a, 8
Contains No Impurities. o,

weeks ago. gave a mortgage on some Long Island
real estate to the First National Bank OF West
field, Mass. -
manufacturer of whips and lashes at No. 80 War
ren-st., New-York. and at Westield, has assigned
with preferences for 81, 3d. Among the preferred
creditors are Mary A. Owen. wife OF the assignor.
$4,000 and the First National Bank OF Westfeld,
5000 Mr.. owen is said to have $4,000 worth Of
yh on hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
All improvements In lamps to date are in
our new Iamp-The Miller"

Perfect In every respcct-ft hR. NO eq""t'
Ever, body should have "MIller~ lamps better than
W make lamp. Suited Tor every use. and benu,liaI
designs specially for Girt also full lne OF onyN
Tables. Our new oil heater, the "MiIler" !, galng
universal w., arc ne largest esta.
ogue. Insist having The "nIiIrr" Iam' from
dealers.
MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE By
EDWARD MILLER 4 co.,
10 and College Place. bet Barclay and Park P
Factoriss Meriden. c. store In Boston. 03 Pearlst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
W. H. OWEN WAS NOT IN THE WHIP TRUST

The failure of William H. Owen. whip manu-
facturer of No. 80 Warren-st. and Westheld
Mass was the subject of much comment in the
trade Yesterday. The salesrooms at No. So Warren
ST. were closed yesterday, and the trade had no
definite knowledge of the real cause or the failure
combination of whip manufacturers known as the
United States Whip Company of Westield Mass.
which was formed year ago 10 ABSORB the prin-
cipal whip manufacturing concerns, as he thought
the price offered was not enough. People In the
selling out 1t Is said that Mr.. Owen. about three
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
IMPROVED SERVICE TO CINCINNATI AND ST.
LOUIS

The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Limited.
ieaVing New-York at a m and the fast Express.
ieaVhg at 7'So D. m. for Cincinnati and st. Louis.
are now equipped with a complete dining-car
vice. Pullman dining -cars are also attached To
i'oya Blue Line trains leaving NewYork at g. II 20
ton. " s ~ "~':s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
FEAsTING AND FUN AT THE NAVY YARD

At the Navy Yard Thanksgiving Day Will be
observed as usual. The sailors on Cob Dock and
on the receiving ship Vermont will have a dinner
of turkey and all that goes with II. and VIII have
games of football baseball and 'fungo, and an en-
tertainment in Sailors Hall. The crew OF the New
York will have feast appropriate 10 Thanks
giving and IL will not be day for visitors they
will enjoy day Of comparative quiet and rest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30

The inmates Of the public institutions In New
York will enjoy pleasant Thanksgiving to-day.
Extensive preparations have been made to furnish
great quantities of provisions for dinner Commission
merchants and provision dealers have had spirited
contest the contracts issued by the city for
supplying the penal and charitable institutions.
There have been purchased 17.4l7 pounds of chick
ems 1909 pounds of turkeys IS barrels Of onions.
II barrels of apples and % barrels Of pork. Ma
terials for puddings. pies and other things pro-
vided for such occasions will not be lacking: In
some of the institutions entertainment Will be
furnished besides the dinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
RULES FOR IMMIGRANT DETENTION.

Washington, Nov. Disappointment Stump. OF
the immigration Bureau, Treasury Department
with the approval OF Secretary Carlisle. has pre-
pared a set Of regulations for the guidance OF
steamship companies in the matter OF OBTAINING
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-30
CROWDS AT TIE HOTELS.
THE FOOTBALL GAME DRAWING MANY PEOPLE
TO THE CITY.

THE FOOTBALL GAME DRAWING MANY PEOPLE
TO THE CITY.
All the larger New-York hotels are running
over with Thanksgiving guests. The people VINO
live at the hotels the winter through ana who
usually get ont of town to spend Thanksgiving
do not seem to have gone in large NUMBERS this
year in time past
"They can't leave that football game hotei
clerk said in speaking OF the mat'e' yesterday!
ut used to be the CUSTOM you Know lor every one
in the city TO fv away the country nome OF
their parents for Thanksgiving, but ei'her the
homes have been broken up or they w "ol o"er
the attractions they used to-
1T is wonderful" said another hotel man. what
a lot of people this Watermelon sa'he prhss
to town for THANKSGIVING. But Tor II we W1uld
have Il much shorter arrival hSt tiiil usual. -"
every room in the house is hlled. ana Wherever TWO
beds be put in one room VIC W. - w "''N
to accommodate the people 1900 aou., tror,
A large party OF Yale men came down from
New-IIayen Yesterday afternoon ana Went 10 tne
hue flag hoo ring the word Yale hoated from the
pole on the LOFTY New Netherlands building ana
the entrance door blue ana oi'nSe I H.
draped. The other uptown hoteIs; tiu ,h foo,,aW
SAVOY the Windsor. are all crowded WIN iooupan
guests In the hotels farther down toward Mauison
square the real crowds of college men , iouu i IN
dress and voice, and wearing their coio'S P'o"i'-
The scene in the Nineteenth Precinct last night
was a lively one. and it looked as II many OF the
college boys would land in the station before gay
men telling Them that II he took any or them to
the station he would keep them there over
to-day's game. One Lively youngster pinned TWO
immense chrysanthemums TO a poicthin" JVas
Of the peace was an object Of wild rejoicing for
several minutes.