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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24
SAR4TOGTS SUMNER PLEASURES.

CONVENTIONS PAST AND To CoME-THE sUNMEA
INHABITANTS COMING.
Saratoga Springs. y. Y. June q (SpeciaD. There
was an excess Of rain here this week but 1t cooled
the atmosphere. which at times threatened to be.
come perspirng.y sultry. During the last forty
eight hours the weather has been cool and on Its
good behavior.
The Court OF Appeals which on June began its
Saratoga summer term yesterday closed its
sion and departed II will reassemble at Albany
In october. when the remainder Of the present
calendar will be disposed Of
The Williams College freshman class OF 81 made
a pilgrimage here las; evening. arriving by special
train the Fitchburg road They made the
Hotel Worlen their headquarters. where they
joyed their annual banquet
The railway people VINO for almost two weeks
made Saratoga their convention headquarters and
have just taken their departure, may possibly
meet in the West in 1896 but IT is highly probable
that they VIII return here. joint Committee
convention and they viii not announce their
choice inside OF SIX months. The tons OF railway
brought here exhibits. are being shipped. Dur.
Ing ne , eoaveTSns cNRgrsss Hal and grounds
An audience numbering several thousand was
sSheTed in in the GOnyenoG Hall on Thursday
exercises ,t,;, Of the Saratoga High School
the address Of welcome to the New-York State
Pharmaceutical Association. which will convene
The president OF the association. Charles Orlando
Rano of Buffalo will respond on Wednesday
evening Professor II. II. Rusby. OF New-York City.
will deliver lecture on The Rubber Industry In
South America" The delegates will make the
United States Hotel their headquarters While
In town the delegates Will visit the numerous
points of interest. and Thursday will be served
with a collation. White Sulphur Springs Hotel
at the south end Of Saratoga Lake
July ~ and 10 have been fixed upon the dates
for convention here to organize the New-York
State Bankers Association. The promoters be-
lieve that the delegates will number from $50 to
SOC bankers and representatives, of banks and
banking associations. II will be constituted like
Association.
Captain James w. Lester and seventy-four men
of the 22d Separate Company left this morning for
Peekskiil. where they Will remain one week in the
camp OF instruction.
Robert F. Nathan. OF New-York City. has rented
the DR.. Edward cottage Union-ave. The w.
by q. IL. Huber. OF NewYork City. The State
Council OF Red Men, 10 meet at Roch-
ester will be invited 10 assemble In Saratoga In
1895. The Mansion House In Excelsior Park has
been leased by Mrs. s. c. Hanes. formerly Of
Mount Pocono. Hnn and Ventnor. n ]. A local
bicycle club has been organized a branch OF the
American Wheemens League THE Mikado."
given at the Town Hall Wednesday evening for
the benefit Of local charities managed by s.
Russell Childs. of New-York City. The cast
composed of clever amateurs The Emergency
Hospital Fund concert and dance given In the
Convention Hall on Tuesday night was attended by
many cottagers and visitors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24
FROM BENCH AND BAR.
GATHERED FROM LAWYERS AND AMONG
THE COURTS.


THE COURTS.
James y Plat. who died last week. had carried
into his seventy-eighth year unusual mental and
physical vigor. and his death was unexpected by
those who until few days saw him in his
office and in the courts. Mr. Patts association at
the bar with James ". Gerard, the most persuasive
jury advocate known 10 the courts forty or fifty
years ago. made him early prominent in his pro-
fesslon. Mr.. Gerard OF the lawyers about
whom the elder members OF the profession now
living delight tell anecdotes. showing his cour-
tesy. his wit his ingenuity and his almost unfal-
ing power Of convincing jury. Mr.. Patt was Mr.
Gerard's partner at one time. and was afterward
the head OF the firm Of which the present James
W. Gerard member. Mr.. Gerard made an
eloquent and feeling address in Supreme Court
Chambers. last week In moving an adjournment or
the court in memory Of his and his fathers former
associate John VI. Bowers, now the head Of the firm
of Bowers Il Sands. was. until few months ago.
associated with Mr.. Plat in the firm Of Plat S
Bowers. Mr. Plat retained his Offices with the
firm after his active partnership ceased. The
firm OF Plat & Bowers and It's successor have
a most successful history The law OF wills and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24
GrGHry1yGs QUEER PRAyKs AT yoRwTc H

Norwich. Conn. June % (SpeciaD-A thunder
storm played phenomenal pranks in Eastern Con-
necticut "A day two In this town the air
seemed to be full of innumerable tiny electric
arrows which. people reason, were the fragments
OF mighty thunderbolts scattered by a great web
of wires that screens the city. Every one In the
streets felt queer. tinglng sensation In arms or
shoulders the effect OF the flying little nre-Dalis'
which were colored gaudy az toy balloons.
During the storm Jets OF colored flame were seen
to play along the wires and the balls danced
hither and thither. Thunderbolts struck hat
dozen dwellings The electric fluid ran into the
stone turret OF the Second congregational church
and set It's great bell a-wagglng in slow and mourn
full pealng. II danced about John \. Moran pup
lie electric clock on stone post AZ Main and she
tucket SITS. shook the clock right and leit ana
finally thrust its hands two hours ahead or me IN,
right time AT times the electric splntcrs ileW all
about the streets bigger than June roses ana as
gayly cO.ored. and and then they burst Win
an Intensely sharp report Ike pistols. that was IN
stantly followed by terrific clap OF thunder
At Wi.limani!c the shower while Il was less
violent nevertheless did great ceal OF havoc In
trhng way. In the opinion OF electricians. a Wep
OF wires screening city. is the best protection
It can have against lightning and the singular Ine-
nomenon OF the recent tempest here wouid seem 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24
by THE 1lKEsHoRE AT cAyAyDAIGrA.

Canandagua y. Y. June % (SpecIaD.-The Seneca
Point Hotel formally opened Last week. The hotel
at Cooks Point and Willow Grove ready FOR
guests and anticipate their usual number. Among
those on the lakeshore Mrs. W. b. Williams ana
family Of Newark. y. j. at MIramar; Captain
Charles Coye ami family. OF New-fork' are at the
cottage near the head OF the lake. Henry A. Par
sons Of The Tribune Fresh-Air Fund. visited Can
andaigua last week, and result Of his visit
an effort viii be made 10 receive .arge number Of
children In this village the coming season. Canaan
dagua and vicinity have always been deeply In
terested in this charity ana at different times have
concerted action Of the various churches here Il
IS hoped - arouse more than the usual interest
and greatly further the cause In this locality.
Mrs Gesenhaner. OF Freehold. y. j., visited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24
EDWARD RECORDS ASSIGNS.

Edward Records. dealer In fertilizers at No. ~
Liberty-st who lives at No GIG Fifth-ave. made an
Assignment Yesterday 10 David NJ. Ripley. his at
!Orneys being Dill Chandler G. Seymour. He was
formerly In the publishing business. and became
Identified with the fertilizer business few years
ago He Is also president OF the New-Eng,ar-
Milling and Manufa curing Company. Of this city
and New-Bedford. Mass but II is asserted that the
Company is not al ali affected by Mr. Records's IN
divdual assignment. His embarrassment, i Is sad
was caused by paper OF other persons going 10 pro-
test which ne could not take Of. His Liabilities
are reported TO be from $4,000 to $1,000, nominal
assets $1,000 actual assets $4,000. II Is said that
he has more than enough actual assets 20 pay his
liabilities In full II he gets time TO realize upon the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24
OPENING or THE POLAND sPR1yo HoCss.

OPENING or THE POLAND SPRING HOUSE. ,
Poland Spring. Ne. June % (Speca).-The Po.andi
Spring House opened Thursday. The estate has)
been N the hands OF the Rlckers for 100 years.
and the great business built up depends upon the
excelency OF the accommodation and the watchful-
ness OF the proprietors. who protect their guests
against annoyances The proprietors have been
considerably annoyed by the efforts OF a certain
railroad 70 obtain a footho,d In the neghborhood
for the purpose Of making this resort the objective
point Of excursions. To overcome this 1.-The Rlckers
have purchased The stage line running from Poland
Spring Station 10 the Spring, and they have seen
fit % place rustic gates al the two entrances TO the
great property. thus making the hote on private
grounds and preventing al interference from
strangers. The new four-horse al;yho stage OF the
railroad company was refused admlttance 10 the
grounds on Thursday, and after some parsylng be-
tween Mr. Kicker and one OF the railroad directors.
II was obliged 10 proceed without passengers.
Among recent guests this season have been the
Railroad and. Steamboat Association. OF Boston.
Among the New-York guests were Mr.. and Mrs:
q A Rogers and John McCheane. Mt ana
Mrs. W. B. Evert W. F. Morris. II. B. Kirk and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Shipman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24
err NAY HOTELS ALMOST All OPEN.

Cape May. ~ j. June % CspecIaD.-All the large
hotels except the mammoth Stockton, which have
not previously opened threw open their doors to-
day. and to-nlgh; they have goodly numbers Of
guests second line OF railroad was also opened
to-day between here and Philadelphia. under the
,,,a NJ the South Jersey Railroad. II is connected
win the Reading system The Stockton Hotel opens
f,r business next Saturday. This hotel now owned
~ 9piuneer'' Walton. late Of the Grand Hotel.
Tsuyork is shortly to be sold for mortgage Of
ss COO one-ten,h OF what 1t cost in 1853 TO build IT,
iersev Legislature will be the most conspicuous
'tsi,ors on Inasoe"dan"a .Ipav-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24
ARMY NOTES OF INTEREST.

The trials and the trbulations that always come
to the fascinating cadets" OF the Military Academy
examinations approach are over for time anu
with camp duties. burroughs for home visits. and
other recreatlons that intervene between now and
the assumption OF studies and Rotations In Sep
TENDER the second neutenants TO be are having
a period Of relief The routine OF other affairs OF
thu Army that follows West Points annual mop
have begun and one Of the first orders Is mat
which outlines the cavalry competitions OF Small
Arms Firing Regulations for the several depart
mcnts The competitors ordered to report al
their respective places Of contest on August g. and
the competitions preceded by the usual preliminary
practice, Will begin on August H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24

The contests for the Army prizes will take pace
this year al Fort Sheridan. H., beginning on sep
ternber T. and will be conducted by Frank d. Bald
win. OF the 9Th Infantry, and Inspector OF s'nali
arms practice Selections 81 members Tor the
teams Of distinguished marksmen Will be maze
under the provisions 81 special order For the
competition I'm which the rifle is used, one VIII be
ee'ac,e-I from the Department 81 the East
from the Department Of Dakota one from the
Of the Columbia and California and two each from
the departments Of Missouri. Texas and Co.orad9.
For the competitions IN which the carOine Is used
Nv, viii he s.. Gated from the cavalry competition.
- be held al Fort Keogh. two az the cavalry com
petition 20 be held at Fort sheridan. -FOUR az me
cava.ry competition 10 be held at Fort NlnSate.
New Mexico and Two al the cavalry competition 70
be held at Bellevue Rife Range. Nebraska
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24

General Elwell s Otis commanlant OF the De-
partment OF Columbia. will probably hear from the
AntTobaccO League. and will receive lot OF tracts
bearing upon nicotine poisoning and the evils OF the
ice 81 tobacco generally. He has just ordered the
Commlssary OF Subsistence at Fort sherman to snip
at once. t. troops in the field. "suiicent chewing
tobacco for their immediate wants" Opponents
-, rho tohacco habit will determine FOR themselves
that the Immediate prospective wants 81 the
soldier for tobacco would Justify the ohlcer II ne
should not send any. but the soldiers themselves
ana the officers who command them. especially
those who have seen service IN real war elthe WIN
Johnny Rcb'' or the enemy OF the pale face"
know how many a good soldier has had his nerves
strengthened and his courage stimulated with MS
Accustomed chew Of tobacco when about TO 30 into
d battle. and Il ia soiace to one on the post OF
the guard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24

Of real property the management OF litigation for
large corporations and the care OF estates have
been among their specialiies. but the members Of
the firm have been active IN every branch OF the
profession. Mr. Plat of quiet disposition. was
unmarried. and lived out Of town for "A large part
OF the time, so that. though he was member OF
several city clubs. he not prominent socially.
but he a favorite among hts acquaintance and
was highly regarded for hts learning his good iudg
mcnt. his simple honesty and his unOstentatou
charity. Mr.. Bowers the present head ~ the firm.
is a prominent member of the Constitutional Con-
vention Is counsel for the Corn Exchange Bank
and other institutions, and has conducted lltiga-
ton which has settled many important questions OF
taxation and OF corporate law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24

support the theory. Although the storm was ~
rectly over the heart Of the c.ty. only "iectIio
spllnters fell there but in the outskirts OF the
town, where there was no net work of wires. pom
derous bolts fell on trees and buildings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24

Lieutenant T.unsford Daniel. 9Th Cavalry. who
died a few days ago from Injuries received by
being thrown from his horse was "A member Of
the IF F V ~" u Georgia and his mother was a
daughter OF General Iverson. He really earned his
stirrlps He was ambitious for military life. but
being too old 20 enter the Military Academy, ne
gave up a mercantile position paying &ec year.
and I'm ,S5 removed MS shouher-straps or captain
Of the National Guard. his company having won
several competitive drill prizes. and enlisted az
private IN the Army. He enlisted for the purpose
Of earning "A commission. ana on December L. 1889.
hc got his reward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24

II airy asserts that there are no Christians In
the Army. deny IL on the spot, and deny 1t on no
Jess authority than Judge Church. who Ia his
r'.nlnisccuccs. gives facts concerning one post
alone. that al Fort Hamilton. He goes back % the
days when General Robert T.. Lee, the leader OF
the CsGfe-lcrate Army was a captain In the United
States Army. and stationed In 1872 at Fort Hami-
ton. Captain Lcc took an interest IN religious con-
Germs and was one OF the vcstrymcn Of -. Johns
Episcopal church thc-e. The archives OF s.. johns
also say that Lieutenant William Barry who was
chief % artillery ia McDowelrs advance to Bun
Run w1s 81 ves'ryman. Colonel Harvey Brauen.
also prominent In the war. was a vcstryman. Leu
tenant e. - Collins = the 4th Artillery, was
vestryrnau and the following from the 81 Artillery
served the church as follows: captains 'harl"s
Merchant. Samuel Mckenzie. ; : Anderson ana
julius \ lie I.agucl. and Lieutenant Thomas J.
Ianes. ~ vestrymcn. Colonel Justin Dlmlck. war
don colonel Robert II Hall. Of the 6th Infantry;
Co'one, Henry : C.asson. q the ith Artillery, and
Paynast.r II H. Maynader have each held office
IN the church hs has Rear-Admiral John NJ. Il.
Clitz OF the Navy Colonel LOOMS l.. iangion.
comm-lndant at Fort Hamilton Is one % the pres
cnt WarIens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24

Among the amendments 70 the Army Approp'a-
ton bill Is one that auhoratvely settles the ques-
ton whether officers the retired list may be
detailed as instructors NJ colleges and other nstitu-
tions OF learning. II that nothing In the acts
~ May I. 1851 anil November B. 1893. shall prevent
limit or restrict the detail Of retired officers for
such duty. nor forbid the issuance ~ ordnance or
ordnance stores 10 Institutions at which such Of
ncrrs may be detailed ~ law however, Is - be
construed % allow the full pay Of their rank to
retired officers on such duty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24

The Court Of Appeals made only few decisions
last week. The most important eases recently
argued will b. reserved FOR the long vacation when
carefully prepared opinions may BE- written for de-
livery when the Court meets I'm the fall. Tho pros
ent week Is in most OF the courts. the end OF the
court year. Some OF the Judges have already be
gun their vacations. and many lawyers have sent
their families T. the mountains or seashore and
are finishing the more important matters ~ office
business preparatory to their own vacations. The
unsettled condition 81 affairs iu tho financial and
business communities deprived many lawyers Of
their vacations last year. and these view with
especial pleasure the close % the busy year ~
litigation, consultation and the study OF law
ports.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24

The June number Of THE Banking Law Journal"
contains sketches and portraits OF James A. Blan h
ard. Theodore Sutro. Charles J.. Buckingham ana
Charles I. Holm. Mr.. Blanchard is at the head Of
the firm OF Blanchard. Gay * Phelps and Is promi-
nent in many ways IN the community. Mr.. Sutro
is well known for his participation IN the long ti
cation over the Sutro Tunnel. and Mr.. buckingham
and Mr. Holm have been active IN important suits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24

The English legal journals Of recent date contain
many good anecdotes OF the humorous sayings OF
distinguished judges and lawyers. 1.-THE Law
Times" in a series Of articles on The Builders OF
our Law During Queen Vctoria's Reign" and
''The Brief" In several OF it, departments, are
especially fertile in these stories The sarcastic
Justice Maulc IS. Of course. the author Of many
Of these bright sayings. He did not spare his
judicial brethren. II do not believe" he said TO
the counsel once. that any such absurd law has
ever been laid down. although It Is true that have
not yet seen the last number OF The Queens
'snch Renoris.'" WHEN a witness was telling an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-24

1.-THE Green BAG" for June has m attractive list
OF articles by writer's who are we'll known among
lawyers. Assistant District-Attorncy John h. Lind
say continues his series OF articles In The Court
OF Star Chamber; l.. T. Chittenden contributes
"reminiscences Of Abraham Lincoln lawyer: r.
NashOn Rogers tells Some Things About Theatres
and an excellent portrait OF Sir William UarcOurt
illustrates article on "GladstOnc's Successor In
the House OF Commons" The humorous coniribu
tions are as numerous and q entertaining usual
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-06-27

New YoRk, Juno 96.-Tho best race
to-day was tho Shcopshcad Bay hnndi-
cap, in which there wore nino starters.
Don Alonzo was not backed OxteusIvcly,
bu. was bottor thanthe others and won
by good length. In the opening race
Lanplirhtor ran away from tho others.
SUMMARIZE:
First race, Futurity oourso-Lemp-
lighter, ia (DogcetD, 3 to 8, won by q
length; Merry Monarch. III (Griihnh
6 10 /, second; Kingston, Ia (S!nms),
Gto |, third. limo. I'LL 5'5.
Second race, seven furlongI-Discount,
l07 tsImms), to l, won by two lOugtha;
Poteutntc, lO7 (BrOoksl, u 10 |, second;
pcacomnkcr, l0i tPcnn), s to l, third.
Time, l:2G So.
THIRD race, 1vO iurionEs-SNbilla, l25
(ilamiltonl. 1 to !, won by two lengths;
Urania, li5 Q.Gmic), 9 to /, second;
Lux, lis tROngan), a to !, third. Time,
Fourth race, shcopahcad Bay haudl-
cap, Que rnIIo-Don Aionso. l22 iSimms),
TO !, won by length; Roche, ll5
(Lit.lelcIdl, p TO !. second sir Walter,
12O tDoegctt, 81 to l, Third Time,
l:4l.
Fifth race, mile and quartGr-Sport
1913. (Simms), 2 to 8. won By one aud a
half lcng.hs Herald 102. (Griitiu), 8 to
l, second; George Beck %, (Perkius), II
TO |, third. Time, 200 9.5.
Sixth race, mile and n quarteE. over
FIVE burdles-Ss John 100, (Billings), G
to /, won by five lengths; BallGrat IFS,
(Callahan). TO l, second; kdponica
1856. (Iamilton), to !, third. Time,
o:01
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-06-27

THERE is more catarrh in this section
OF the country than all other diseases
put toge.hor, and until the last few
years was supposed to be ircurable.
For great many years doctors pro-
nouncod 1t local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and BY con-
stant!y failing to cure with local treat
mont, pronounced itincurable. Science
has proven catarrh to be const;tu.
tionnl disease and therefore ra0uire,
constitutional treatment. Halle Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by T. ]. Cheney &
Co, Toledo, Ohio, is the only cousti,u-
tional euro on tho market. I. is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to O
teaspoontul. 1t acts directly on tho
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system.
They offer 500 for any case it fails to
cure. Send for circulars and tes,imo-
mails. Address.
F. ]. CHESnY G Co, Toledo, o.
Be- Sold by Druggists. 75c
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-06-27
PRIZES ARE NOT RIGHT.

The Prizes in the Groccrs' Bicycle Isace
VIII Cause Trouble.
In some way i. has escaped obscrva-
ton that tho prizes put up by the gro.
GERS Tor the bicycle race scheduled to
take place ut tho time OF thor picnic 10.
morrow afternoon at Mozart Park, are
OF 4 character not allowed to DO put I'D
for Glass a ridors Of the L. a. ", Tho
rule provides that tho prizes for Glass
\ men must be jcwelry. silver plate, or
cyclic sundries. The prizes announced
do not como in this class, end any L. A.
W. riders who compete for them will
undoubtedly receive tho came punish
mont mcted out TO tho Pittsburrhers
who recently committed tho Same Of
:ense-suspension or put in Glass B.
The Grocers will DO asked to change tho
prizes it is un6erstood.
The following riders arc entered in the
rate: Henry Hoffman, Howard Schaef.
Ter, Mont Montgomery. John Monaha
Howard Smith and Thomas SchaeGar,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-06-27
T0RSET Covers, Skirts, Gowns
oOi\oL l are cheap at
EMsHgIMEE's ALTERATION SALE.


DR.. N. J. Davis is = prominent phya!.
clan of Lewis, Cass county, Iowa, and
has been actively engaged in tho prac-
tice OF medicine at that place for the
past thirty-fvs years. On tho Goth OF
May, while in Des Moincs, en- route to
Chicago, no was suddenly taken with an
attack Of diarrhGa. Having sold Cham
borlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhma
Remedy for the past seventeen years,
and knowing its reliability, he procured
O rs cent bottle, two doses Of which
completely cured him. The excitement
and change OF water and diet incident to
travelling often produce a diarrhna.
Every one should procure bottle Of
this remedy before leaving home.