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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
THOMAS q. FERRY.

Thomas s. Ferry. OF the Oldest members Of
the Stock Exchange. died at Block Island Wednes-
day morning His funeral will be he'd at his coun-
Try home In Bethel. Conn. to-day Mr. Ferry was
born Bethel. and came to this city az an early
age working with the banking house OF DE Coppet
A 60. Later he was connec ted with the. hrm OF
Weston X De Billier. lie gave up active business
n few years ago. but retained his Stock Exchange
membership He a member Of the eth Reg.
ment during the He leaves widow, mother
and married sister
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
ryPRESIDEyT HARRISON ARRI'bS Hhhh.

rx.pres,dent Benjamin Harrison arrived In this
o,,v last night with his daughter. Mrs. Mckee.
THE, went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel General
Harrison. who had been spending some time al
Monmouth Beach. looked exceedingly We'll ana MS
.,an, that he felt in good health was borne
,, no his appearance. He will remain In this city
v vntu Monday or Tuesday. when he VIII go West;
NJ nararai Harrison would say nothing about poll
.,n yyhen asked about the interview with Gen
erai L. r Kitchener. published few days ago e, IN
IA not desire denomination and would not accept
'u niass a. came with practical unanimity the ex-
PRESIDENT merely smiled. He said he did not wish
10 talk about that.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
FIGHTING AT PORT ARTHUR
JAPANESE wARsHIPs BOMBARDING THE
FORTS.
THEIR OBJECT TO PREVENT DISABLED CHINESE
VESSELS FROM REPAIRING THERE-THE
DEAD BODIES OF MANY JAPANESE

SEEN tn THE I'M ~" NV Hrs'
London Aug. 31.-A dispatch to the Central
News from Shanghai says: "A Chee-Foo dispatch
says that japanese warships conveying num-
Der of transports landed troops at Liau-Tie-Shan
on August 80 These troops were marched at
once upon Port Arthur. japanese warsnips III the
mean time bombarding the forts at that place
The object Of the japanese is To destroy the
docks and forts at Port Arthur in order to pre-
vent disa bled Chinese vessels from shelterng
there for repairs. The fight Is still in progress
Shanghai Aug 3l-The British gunboat Red
pole has sailed from Chee-Foo for Port Arthur
Junks arriving at Chee-Foo from New-Chang
report that large number of bodies OF japanese
floating in the water at the mouth OF the
Tatung River.
St Petersburg Aug. 3l.-Russia will send to
East Aslatlc waters the warships Emperor Mich
olas l. armor-cad. 5000 tons, twenty-four guns
and the Pamiat AZova. armor-clad. 5000 tons.
thirty-three guns. Both are comparatively new
and reckoned among the powerful vessels OF
the Russian Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
CHAIRMAN UILSON SOUNDS 4 "hEIN01E

TT MEANS MORE TARIFF SMASHING.
From The Lewiston Journal
In his speech delivered at MaTnsourg b fanfe
day Chairman Wilson preaie aed assurance Of the
speedier and more complete trump, W. 90
freedom than the smooth h ana heen II this does
not mean n determination TO Keep up .mc ,orn -
the Wilson schedules and even io"e' '"''' -
means nothing.
THEY DO NOT SEEK MINOR AMENDMENT.
From The Philadelphia Press ,
nv Mr. Reed ana Mr. Wilson means to keep open open
he harassng agitation which for 1--WE ye1'' trade
Neither President Cleveland nor CHAIRMAN hanee Tbe
seeks minor amendment or i isolasea e""'e'
I'M as a whole Is a party uiss'aee'
c,up.1cN OF FALSE PRETENCEs.
From The Cleveland Leader
l,hairman Wilson has begun the Democrauc cam,
Ina nf false pretences and fraud by attacking
His own party and there Is no me"cb Wednesday
nJ Jn ne taken up by dishonest Democratic orators
in ali parts Of the country
WHAT HIS REELECTION WOULD MEAN
From The Chicago Tribune - -,
Mr. Wilson is reelected and Is chairman Tnnopt al
the Ways and Means Sn ssness e community far
more severely than the one ne draas ans mischief
would i had o assss INDUSTRY 10 be
utterly.
,,v,Sc TO KEEP Up HIS COURAGE
From The Syracuse Journal
.,o, Wilson got his denomination TOT con-
oress and spoke his piece which SHARPLY end hed
gress snnc,ion of his party I'm Congress- anu ne
the w. inducement that the movernelt LOT aai ~ ~.
reform viii on Ill 1ew0eg Ths IS after the
deemed ~ az uhistng to keep ones courage up
NOT THE PLATFORM FOR 1894
,,.or, The New-York Sun ,,, ..,,,,
rIo'" a., cleveland and Professor WILSON .m mn
,beS can carry through Sn andes ABOUT tar
pagn on the repeton OF the dshonoreI promises
o9 ss 'nsy are before The
broader nssG me the issue between Socialism ana
Democracy ---> -----
-, great hotels at Saratoga aN,s VIII, only four
Al a'' The entire month o. Work Central -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
prp,rpyyG THE BRIDGE OYER BROyX RIVER

The sprnging OF one Of the iron castings OF INC
bridge across the Bronx River. just south OF
White Plains Thursday evening. proved on Inv esu-
CATION TO have been due to the displacement OF a
Roll holding some Of the girders together: some
difficulty was experienced In the work OF relar
which had 10 be carried on in the darkness me
light came a general overhauling was bgeun. ana
Temporary braces at once provided, so thas
traffic can be safely conducted while the work OF
repair goes Ill - 4, 40
The bridge Is a comparatively small ore, Is OF
irnn and has been I'm about thirty years KS
original cost was sS.0CO The maintenance-o1-Way
ofcials were occupied yesterday In perectihg plans
for a general readjustment of the structure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
WILLIAM J. STEPHENSON.

Washington Aug. M.-William J. Stephenson, pres
ldent Of the Metropolitan Railroad OF this city. ana
one OF the best known citizens OF the District. died
at his home at o'clock this evening from hemoff.
hage OF the bowels He had been ~ for about
week but his condition not regarded as CRITICAL
and his death unexpected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
rySS GOULD MAKES A PURCHASE.

Kingston. ~ " Aug. 3.-Miss Helen Gould has
purchased a large tract OF land in the rear OF her
GUNNER place Kirksde at Roxbury. and also part
NJ the east branch OF the Neversink where she has
arranged for the formation OF an artificial lake 70
be used for fishing. bathing and boating.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
FRANCE AND THE CONGO STATE.

AN AGREEMENT CONVEYING TO THE FORMER
ALL THE PORTS ON THE RIGHT BANK
OF THE MBOMA.
Paris Aug. Sit ia announced that, by the
latest agreement between France and the congo
State all the ports on the right pank Oh 'he
vhoma River were conveyed to France They
will be under the administration of the French
Congo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
A SEALER ARRESTED BY II. NJ $. PHEASANT

A SEALER ARRESTED BY ii. NJ. >. PHEASANT
Victoria. B. c.. Aug. A.-The sealer Wanderer has
been brought into port under arrest by II. NJ >
Pheasant having been found with secret guns on
board after being previously searched by United
States patrol vessel. The Wanderer brought TWO
deserters from the whaling bark California. OF
san Francisco These men report the loss OF the
Hunter ard another whaling vessel The crew OF
The Hunter was picked up by the revenue cutter
Bear. 1t is supposed that the crew sustained NE
by capniballsm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
THE BRITANNIA TO DEFEND THE CAPE
MAY CUP.

London. Aug 3l.-"The Pal Mall Gazette So IL
is positively settled that the Britannia VIII sail In
tho rae. for the cane May Cup. The race will be
started with the firing OF two guns. which detail
being settled The Gazette" adir the Nigilant last
excuse for a grOwl VIII be removed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
GperiaI Notices.
Estublished 1878.

Estnblishcd 1S7S.
MRS McELRATHS HOME-M MADE PRESERVED
RRANDIES CANNED AND SPICED FRUITS AND
JEIlIES x-,,v .,rcr.rrv
Everything nut I'D In glass and kept until falL ros
rrces refs-ences Sc address Mrs. SARAH s. MO.
III RATH 800 Degrawst. Brooklyn N. Y.
The Lenox Library land Reading ROOM.
and 81. IL open e'es We" "-' ''N-"
10 4. NJ. to r. NJ ,,. -, ..,.,,.u.
Adnlisslon free. No tickets required.
c.n,I.meu,s Hrt. Fall Styles for 1894. just issued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
II-sTIN n MCCARTHY MARRIED.

Edinburgh Aug 3l.-Justn Huntly Mccarthy.
con Of Justin Mccarthy. VI. p. the leader Of the
Irish National party Parliament was married
in this city on Wednesday to Miss Marie Cecilia
oftns better known 10 music nail patrons az
.ClssIe LOTUS" the singer. The ceremony was
REFORMED by the Sheriff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
Suicide OF AN EX-ARMY CAPTAIN.

Glasgow. Aug. 1.-James Johnston an ex-cap'aih
of the United States Army. committed suicide here
today by shooting himself In the head with re-
vo,ver He had engaged passage on the steamer
STATE of Nebraska and TO have sailed Tor
America to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
THE CHOLERA REACHES sTETTIN.

EIGHTEEN DEATHS AND 100 NEW CASES IN A
pRUsSIAS TOWN.
Berlin Aug. 3l-The health authorities Of Myslo-
WITT Prussan S.esia report 100 new cases o,
cholera and eighteen deaths. The hrst case OF
cholera was reported In Siettin to-day!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
THE COUNT OF PARIS SINKING.
Ills FAMILY AT THE BEDsIDE-THE LAST
SACRAMENT ADMINISTERED TO THE
DYING MAN.

London, Sept 1.-The Count OF Paris began to
sink late Yesterday afternoon. The family and
the household servants were called to his bedside
and the last sacrament was administered In their
presence.
At midnight the Count conscious and able
to converse with his family. He was extremely
weak however and often could speak only win
great difficulty. The Due d'Aumae. his uncle;
the Duchess de Charities. his sis;er-in-law' the
Princess Wademar. of Denmark, his niece. ana
other members Of the family are at stowe House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
A THOUSAND PERSONS PERSISTED
ur,pr,,r MORTALITY FROM A FIRE AMONG TIE
FLEETS OF FLOWER BOATS IN THE

Hong Kong Aug 3-FIre started yesterday
among the hundreds Of flower boats moorcd
stem to stern in the Canton River. ana near.y
all Of the craft were destroyed. Inc boats were
rnoored in fleets and the persons employed on
them lived on board. The fire spread SO rapdy
that those on the boats had little time To make
their escape. Hundreds jumped overheard ana
were drowned, while still greater numbers were
burned TO death At least 1000 persisted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
AN ENGLISH VIEW OF LOCAL POLITICS

An ENGLISH VIZ" Ut 1'0'7''r1 Ut ~
Iondon Sept 1.-THE Daily Telegraph says III
a long leader on the citizens movement III ''e"
York: -.
"v. hope that the revolt OF the citizens or New
Work against the rule OF political bosses VIII result
IN success Surely the names OF Vanderbilt ana
president Smith among those converting the mass
meeting for the 9Th ere potent enough 10 coh)urc
Nth hut the honest section OF the community at
tendnp the meeting must bear In mind that boss
ism is a hydra headed monster ana that an , I
adro,,ncss as well as all the strength of Hercules
viii he required destroy one Of the greatest OF
American social evils.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
CLADsTONE'S GIFT HARSHLY CRITICISED.

Dublin. Aug. M-Iord Tweedmouth has forwarded
n the Irish Parliamentary Fund the sum Of 100
from Mr.. Gladstone together with an expression
NJ the ex-Premier's wishes for the success OF the
Irish cause. . ,,,,., ,,our,o, cam,
uentIng on the contribution says II IL the price OF
Wr Gladstone's treachery TO ireland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
HONG KONG FREE FROM PLAGUE.

Hong Kong Aug. 3l.-Thls city has been onlciay
declared free from plague. The decree was pro-
mugatel Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

Asthma or difficulty OF breathing. Is prompt"
remeded by DR.. Jayne's Expectorant' 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

~. W. Hammond's Animal Ext-lc,s Csres
-. Cor IN. brain Caroline the heart Teetine w
I'm. etc J. MITHAU'S SON ls3 Broadway Ne~''o'@
or COLUMBIA CHEMICAL CO.. Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

for,ifv.np Matar,tn the capital Il island. AMI
are also strengthening the force OF men h"Hhs III"
place Two Engl.shmen have been arrested AZ Am
panam
The arrest Of these two Englshmen seems to con-
firm the explanation OF the Lonbok war pub.Shri
In The Tribune OF August 2s on receipt OF 'he o'''e
dispatch stating that the Dutch expedition sent 70
,,,,isb m. rebelllous rajah had been defeated ny
the natives The motives for that revolt ana sud
den expedition were not given IN The Amsterdam
dispatch but was said here. Inc i'AJ"" %
Lombok who belongs 10 the Brahmln sect aims ~
establishing his independence He was accused r.
Gently Of having sought the support Of the britsh
and n, having procured a small notila OF naval yes
soils The arrest OF the two Englishmen. re-
ported by cable yesterday can hardy d. 'NP'1'n','
otherwise than the supposliion mat inc pu''"
authorities believed that those men were III coiuS''''
with the Lombok insurgents. Rumors were current
AT batavia before the breaking out Of t~ rebellion
,ha, the Raiah had tried. through the propretors
Of Singapore papers TO secure the support Oh DF'S"
merchants OF the Maiacca Straits
In those regions Holland and England are ha'u-
rally Jealous OF each other. In ls'2 HoIIahd rear
ing that England would perform IoHo" duues III
the Straits infested Win pirates. cel'h
90 tho British the Dutch settlement In New Guinea,
ON the condition that the policing OF the SUa''S
waters should be left to the Batavia Government
The latter began Immediately against the A''h'h'Se
the war which is stil In progress its continuance
being mainly, say the Dutch. due TO the iact thnt
the Atcheen rebels supplied by the BIltlsh "ih
arms and ammunition. This may be an ufiiouiu ,
charge but Il explains how the Holland,r RS are m
ciined TO look upon the British as their ehemies
I'm the region Of the Sunda, and how they nave
been led perhaps too hastily, to arrest the TWO
Dcen ieu, q, hmnsnaIn The Governor General
.. pa,avlr IL alive to the danger which would re-
suIt from any foreign support given to an insure
lion in his colonial empire That empire coihpiIs-
inV lava Sumatra. Madura, part 81 Horhto etc
has 20 90 CO.. inhabitants, only 53v OF mem VI
European origin. They are governed by ohIy TOT 10,
aon high officials residents. and held IN chech ny
the small number OF 80 O00 European soldiers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

Uusbnnd's Calcined MHgnesia.-Four hrst-prSss
MUM medals awarded: agreeable 10 the .as.e nv
smaller dose than other magresa FOR saie Oh" =" WV
ties with registered trademark LABEL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

ppITIsU WARsHIPs SAIL FOR BLUEFIELDS
Quebec Aug 3i.-H NJ s. Magcienne and H. NJ
( Canada sailed to-day for Blueheds Nicaragua
The remaining ves,els Of the North Atlantic squad,
ron the Blake Tourmalne and Partridge VIII
probably remain here for two weeks longer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

,o,e,s AT Saratoga will remain open }vr
All the great no' month OF September oniy iour
during the eMne.wweYork by New-York Central -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01
MATARAM AGAINs


Amsterdam Aug 3l-The Lomhok natives are
terrifying Matartm. the capital u the I''Ah'' an
are also strengthening the force OF men holding ths
MACE Two Englshmen have been arrested AT Am
lanam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-01

fire which broke out during a performance one
night last month completely destroyed the large
theatre. Politcama Fluminense, In RIO Janeiro'
There was a scramble for the doors. but fortunate
~ no lives were lost. The artists escaped IN the'f
costumes The origin Of the fire was unknown
The morning call., 1894-07-01

the lookout for possible shying In the anil
NAL but never strike horse after he has
shied. This is both useless and Senseles'
and only confirms him in his fear of the
object that has alarmed him. HIS brain.
though narrow, is quite logical. He SHES
at the obiec. because he thinks it is going
to hurt him. Dodging it he feels the whip.
"AhaW we may fancy him thinking.
II knew l was going to get hurt, p"
and convinced of his own astuteness he
SHES more violently than ever next time.
If you think your horse is going to shy at
any Object speak 10 him encouragingly,
distract his attention by two or three sharp
taps with the whip. He is used TO obey
ing this, and it will probably take him
past the terrifying object all right. but do
not let him rush by it. Keep him to a
walk and let him get a good view of the
thing. Above all, if he does dodge it do
not strike him then. 1t is well to turn and
make him face it again. He is timd but
reasonable when intelligent land a stupid
horse should be avoided like the plague)
and kindness will in almost every instance
overcome his fears.
If he should become alarmed and really
run away, don't desert the ship. Ii moth
ing breaks you can travel as far and as
fast as he, and your chances are much
greater for safety if you sit still and en-
deavOr to control him. The best way TO-
do this is TO pull the reins. first one. then
the other, rapidly and firmly. turning his
head from side to side. This confuses
him. and he will be very apt to stop before
he has done any harm. Should horse
attempt to kick in harness. pull up
sharply on one rein, and keep his head
turned in that way until he comes to his
The morning call., 1894-07-01

That doesn't hurt him at ali. Pm not
urging him at all. You see he's just going
his own gait said friend of mine who
was treating me TO drive and with whom
L Yentured to demonstrate upon the rapid
pace we we're maintaining.
1t was hot day, however, and the lather
was ornamenting the animals sides with
great white rolls. l actually got little
bit ashamed to be seen riding behind him,
so | finally pursuaded her 10 tighten rein
and pull her overambitiOus steed 10 more
moderate rate of progress.
"If he doesn't know enough to slacken
up of bis own accord he deserves to be
overdriven," was the laughing comment.
This thought was unjust. and l told her
so. A horse does not know enough to go
slowly when his impulse prompts him to
90 at a good pace. He does not know
better than to drink when he is Overheated.
and must 5 and after drinking. He is not
clever enough to take care of himself in a
great many ways, and this is one great
reason why horsemanship is a necessary
accomplishment of all who have control o t
these creatures. HoTsemanship is some
thing more than the ability TO drive or
. ride skillfulfy. 1t is the sum total Of
knowing how to gel the utm ost good out
. of the horse with the least injury to him
and at the least disturbance of his bodily
comfort.
: i once said. feeling rather proud of the
fact; that. l had driven pet horse of mine
: $50 niles.On~m mountain roads in nine days
: That's nothing" said smart Aleck young
The morning call., 1894-07-01
BOOK AGENT FOOLED.
He Thought He Was Very Clever,
but Discovered He Was Not.

A few days ago successful book agent was
passing through Albany, says the Argus OF that
city, and finding several cungeGial companions
he was induc to relate some Of. his experi-
ences. He is one of those whose work Is a
study. He makes his first appearance with 4
Chesterheldian air, and rapidly un6endS, and
proceeds 10 ''sootne with fdttery, begulle with
anecdote," etc., etc. His flow OF language Is
like the Nile, its source remains III question
and IL pours from his mouth in an. endless
stream.
He visited village not hundred miles from
ALBANY recentlv aud seeing an old family Ifaa-
sion back some distance from tile road he pro-
ceeded TO the do6l, and. reading the name
Jones on the plate, rang The bell
An old man answered Ills summons ana
looked inquiringly at his visitor.
"Ah, gOOd-mOrniDg; pleasant day, isn't it?,
Would you kindly tell rs. Jones that MI. B.
would ike TO see her !"
The old man shifted his tobacco from one side
of his mouth to the 9TH +, and tllen took care
full survey OF the agent from the SILK tile to Tile
patent leather shoes. Then lie drawled out:
.sWall, stranger, she's not In just now" 70 o
mot in? How very unfortunate! VIII 1 be
able to see her later ?" ratified the book man.
perhaps so. my fri nd, perhaps So"
Where is she at present?" persisted be Oh
the silk hat.
81 MT say, stranger. can't say"
''W i'll / ever be able TO see her 2" asked the
now thoroughly puzzled agent.
''Waal that depends 4 good deal upon you're
living, young man. and judging by the cut of
your jib. / don't think you'll make her ac-
quaintanc,', for she's been lying over in yonder
graveyard for nigh onto twenty years now, and
Susan was mighty good church member In
her day."-Boston Herald.
The morning call., 1894-07-01
LOST TWO CUSTOMERS.
Yet the Clerks i'm the Store Laughed
Then and Are Smiii ng Still.

1T was a rainy day." said the book
seller, land the wet shoes and um mbrellas
of Gus omers had made the floor quite wet
and slippery just inside the store door.
All our clerks happened to be in the back
part of the place when the door opened
and large and very stout lady hurried in.
Just as the door swung shut behind her
sne slipped and fell fiat upon the floor.
Before any of Us could reach her she
picked herself up with surprising quick
ness for woman of her size. gave a stony
sIare all around the room, and then, W tn
out word, turned around, opened the
door and walked out in the most dignified
manner.
None of us has ever seen the woman
since, and / suppose her pride will prevent
her from ever coming TO the store where
her first appearance was so notifying.
ut was only day or two after that"
the salesman continued, when we lost
another customer. A lady who had bought
book from us week or so before came
in and asked to exchange the volume for
another one she thought she would rather
have.
Il explained to her that it was our rule
never to exchange books, and though [
talked as politely as l could / could see she
was getting Angry every second. She was
indignant and she didn't hesitate to say so,
and she had begun to make me rather
nervous, when, in the midst of what was
really regular TRADE. she snapped out:
suppose yjuI rules are as unchange-
able as the laws of the Pedes and Mer-
sians-I mean the Perds and Mesians-or-
l mean-the Nerds and
And then she stopped, took a long
breath, made break for the door and dis
appeared, and we have not yet eXchang ged
that book. York Herald.