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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

ground of the Herklmers, few rods east OF .hs
historic old mansion where he died About fifty years
ago Warren Herkimer granddaughter placed A
plain marble slab now somewhat dapldated over
this grave but the spot where General Herkner
was buried should be marked by a monument
worthy to- commemorate his services and death
The locality most appropriate for the monument
IL the ground where the brave old man buried
a place which IS near the rails OF the New-York
Central Railroad. Thousands OF people daily pass
over the road. unaware OF the historic ground Ia
noted II was erected in 1884 built of Holland brick
three stories high, and IN It's time merlted the title
OF mansion. A few old houses OF Pre,Revolutlonary
date yet remain in the Mohawk Valley and these
landmarks nearly all OF them In full view Of
passengers travelling over the New-fork Central
and West Shore railroads for In those days the
ran close along It's banks either side. Just above
the station at Palatne Bridge now stands an Old
stone house called the FREY House; which was
New-York Central Railroad would have these In
teresting habitations noticed In the printed ma
teral issued Tor the dement, oi tOurIsts passing
over the road.
Says THE Philadelphia Record: "The well.
known eccentricities Of Benjamin Frankn's morals
have given rise TO all sorts Of reports and con-
lectures as to his real belief In the. collection OF
autographs belonging to j. Henry Rogers, which will
be sold In this city next month, is letter written
bv Franklin to Ms sister, Mrs. Mecom, dated Octo-
Der 49, 1882 which indicates the writer's firm belief
in the goodness of God 1t Is one or the last letters
written by the great philosopher and the following
extract Will show the state OF mis- MIND at the time
AS 10 my Health IL continues as usual, sometimes
better sometimes worse, & with respect &c the Hap
piness hereafter. which you mention, / have no
doubts about II, confidng as do In the Goodness
of that Being who thro so long Life has con-
Quoted me with many Instances OF It.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12
TUESDAY. MARCH 10. 1890.
TWELVE PAGES.
The MEMS THIS MORNING.

Foreign-There is great excitement in Spain
orders there for the campaign. ===== The Colon
ban insurgents were defeated at Bocas del Toro:
Catarna CARA their leader was killed. =-
1t is said that Germany will send two wsrships
to Venezuela TO enforce payment OF a claim.
- The yacht races at Mentone by
the Britannia and the Dakotah. respectively: the
Aisa did not start. - The Peruvian rebels
defeated the Government troops. 800 Of whom
were killed.
Domestc.-Senator Lexow announced that the
Police Magistrates bill would be passed this
week. 60 Ex-senator George +. Edmunds
argued against the consttutionality OF the In
come tax before the United States Supreme
Court - The trial Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson
for the murder OF Montgomery Gibbs. the lawyer,
began in Buffalo. 60 Five lives were lost by
the fire in the Old Abe mine near Socorro ~ NJ.
- President Cleveland spent the day shoot
ing near Cape Hatteras. N. c. - Prize-fght-
ing was declared a legitimate industry by
a Louisiana Court.
City and Suburban.-An uproar caused in
criticisms on that body recently made by the
Rev. DR.. Charles II. Parkhurst. - Clarence
McKim. a broker in Wal-st. failed. -
Incorporators OF the State Trottlng Board agreed
to give up the project. - General McLewee
reviewed the 22d Regiment. -= Stocks irregu-
lar. with some slight advances
The Weather.-Forecast for to-day: Cloudy
with rain or snow and with eastery winds.
Temperature yesterday: Highest. 81 degrees;
lowest 80: average, Ban
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

Police Commissioner Welles. Of Brooklyn. has
not yet appointed n successor to Superintendent
Campbell who retired few days ago. Mean
while Inspector Mackellar has assumed the
duties OF Acting Superintendent. He Is the Oldest
Inspector in point OF service and has every reason
to expect promotion. The other leading candi-
date Is Inspector McKelvey. Both Republi-
cans. and 1t is thought that the appointment lies
between them. the other two inspectors being
Democrats. Without in any way rejecting on
the fitness Of Inspector McKelvey for the post. 1t
II not too much To say that Iuspector Mackellar's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

ment-houses In Orchard-st One witness before
1hr Coroner receives a salary aS IN examiner OF
mans in the department. He looked over the
drawings for the buildings which fell in, and
found that The weight Of part OF the structure
WAS not properly distributed. His astounding
exclamation of why ne did not report that the
MANS ought TO be rejected WAS that ii was not
his duty 10 call anybody's attention to the fac'.
Instances ~ official ayty have been common
enough in the Tammany- controlled departments.
but when human lie is sacrificed by neglect
the affair becomes far more serious than if only
the wasting Of public money We're involved
Mavor Strong should stand by his quoted de-
termination not to reappoint Thomas J. BRADY
as Superintendent Of the Department Of Buid-
ingS.
II certainly does not speak we'll for The DIS
trct Attorneys office that not until March II
did It secure the conviction OF three men who
were arrested four months ago for conSprinG
TO defeat the registration laws The District
Attorney is specifically cnjoincd by statute TO
give speedy trials to those accused OF election
crimes However. the public Will mccRiF pe
grateful that these three were brought 10 lace
Il Jury even after this interval indictments lor
similar offences committed one, two, lhr'" OF
more years ago are still on file in the Dstrlc'-
Attorneys office. and the defendants nav" p''h
free so long that they have probably ceased 10
remember the unanswered charge Which hah@S
over them. Although the men found guilty. yes
terClay had already spent a considerable time ID
the Tombs. Judge Fitzgerald inflicted the max
imum punishment of one year in the pcnitcn-
tiarv This cannot be set down rs an excessive
penalty for their crime.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

Duels in France are not generally conducted
with a serious intention. and the fatal issue or
a recent one between a journalist and a military
officer, the former being killed, imparts an un-
wonted shock 10 the public sensIblities. Con"
tests OF the kind are more frequent there than
elsewhere. but they commonly for display.
providing q reputation for valor In a cheap and
easy manner. and being in a quiet way rather
spectacular and not without calisthenic ana
gesticul,tory interest. The principals, except III
such rare cases as the present. come back with
their shields not on them. and with an accession
OF renown which may be Of local and personal
importance TO them. but IL otherwise OF no sort
Of conseo dence The effect produced on Partisan
journalism by this tragic issue Of the hitherto
harmless duel may be described rs unprece-
dcnted. What IL to become Of its members II
they are not only TO be called out for slanderng
people but also 10 be run through the body? 1t
violates one OF the most treasured mmunities or
the profession as II is there practised. IL has
los, from It's ranks OF late quite detachment
who have been sent to Jail for various practices,
but none have fallen in dueis for n good while
TIL the recent occurrence. which was In disre-
gard of convention and precedent ana an exhibit
ton OF military coarseness and Ill manners when
would Justify the journalist IN ignoring the army
entirely hereafter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12
ln0ef TO Advertisements.
Business Notices.


Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture.
Great Variety Of style and Price.
T. O. SELLEW.
No Ill Fultc.-st. N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

Light is promised on the methods by which
Mayor Gilroy In spite of the wastefulncss Of
Tammany administration, managed TO lower the
tax rate last year This cry of reduced taxa
ton was always the favOrite argument Of the
band which was so utterly routed at the polls
last November II furnished ready answer 10
every charge Of misconduct and extravaganza
brought against Tammany Hall. Did any one
suggest that the appointment OF men like Sean
nell. Koch and Grady to office was a public
scandal, the immediate reply Of the adhcrcnt
Of the Wgwam was: Look ut the low tax
rate" OF course disinterested citizens have al
WAYS been aware that this record was achieved
by tho manipulation of figures. II will be valu-
able 10 know just how the numbers were made
TO tell their lying tale. The present adminlstra-
ton is bound 10 truth and honesty, even II the
nominal tax rate should have to be increased.
The publc-school system Of the city Is so near
the heart Of the people that no apology is needed
for the series OF articles which The Tribune Is
publishing on that subject. Some may suppose
that one school is just like another, but this Is
not so; each has n distinct individuality An
interesting characteristic Of Grammar School
No. g. in Kingst.. Of which n sketch is given
ties there. Indeed. in this regard the institution
Is an cpitomc Of cosmopolitan New-York itself.
American, Italian. German. Irish and Polish
Hebrew pupils sit side by side In the class
rooms. 1t is encouraging to note that all are
striving to become good Americans. Perhaps
the school Is the greatest factor OF all in the as
sanitation Of foreign elements in mis- city. The
adults associate chiefly with their felow-cOun-
H. 1on oP hot Coz ,a~
land But in the schools children Of the differ
ent nationalities are thrown together, and the
English speech Is common ground on which all
must meet.
Justification for the long-existing distrust OF
the Department Of Buildings Of this city is fur
nished By the testimony given yesterday con-
corning the collapse Of the partly finished tene-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

4 bill in reference to the proposed extension
~ F1atbush-ave. Brooklyn has been introduced
in the Legislature. havirg been prepared under
the direction OF Mayor Scheren. 1t provides Tor
the appointment OF committee OF three MEM
bers 70 cooperate with me Mayor and COM
missioner of city Works in extending rlatoush-
ave from Fulton-st. IN direct line TO the bridge
One-third OF the cost is to be borne py the
abutting property-owners. one-third by con-
tigl,ous district OF assessment and the remain
ing third By the wards benefited. This arrange
ment seems fair and equitable. The extension
will provide in the most simple and feasible way
FOR the much needed relief Of Fulton-st., Whlch
IS now 50 congested with surface cars that they
can barely creep along. Some vigorous opposi-
ton to the extension is threatened by business
men and property owners IN Fulton-st.. but their
interests should not be permitted 10 stand In the
wav Of the general welfare OF the city. Brooklyn
is growing rapidly. and the need of more direct
and expeditions communication with the Bridge
T. getting greater very year. The FlatDush-
ave extension should have been provided when
the Bridge was opened. II can no longer be de-
layed without producing consequences Of serious
moment u BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

II Is worthy Of note that about the tiine MT
Cleveland wants - 90 away and hre a Iot 81 coid
lead into the ducks. the Government discovers
that tho lighthouses along the Carolina coasts are
badly I'm need Of inspection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

The canvasback Is growing very scarce IN all
tho regions which It frequents. and these, so far
"a they are known to the sportsman OF THESE
iatitudes are not numerous On the Eastern
side of the Continent It is found mainly III
Chesapeake Bay and Its estuaries, but IL 'isi'S
tho Pacific Coast Also and is found In the waters
near San Francisco. Here device has oeeh e"i-
nInved I'm its capture which the local sportsmeh
are doing battle with and trying to send the
guilty pot-hunters to Jail 1t consists OF net
snread horizontally a short distance below the
surface of the water, in which the birds become
ontangled by the hundreds and being uhapie 10
extricate themselves are drowned. 1t Is char-
acteristic of the canvasback as or other WIN
ducks that when It is alarmed or meets with any
unexDected obstacle In the water II Immediately
dlves and this II does when 1t encounters the
floating line Of corks which support the net
Once entangled in It's meshes the doom or the
unfortunate bird is sealed. This particularly
naeitious violation of the game laws and or all
the unwrltten moraitles not only of sport but OF
humane dealing with the wild things Of the
woods and waters ought to be stamped out with
utmost CELEBRITY and energy. Some of the prac-
tIces OF the Chesapeake pot-hunter require
watching and an occasional legal correction but
roro Of them are so bad as this.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

A baseball player has been found IN the oou'h
pronounced qualified to MI the SHOES oi 'ohh "'
Ward, after exhibiting his prowess IN one game
at second base. One swallow doesn't MAKE d
summer. nor one game ball player.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

long service and his sterling reputation as al
able and conscientious officer entitle his Claims 10
particular consideration He Is man VINO can
be relied upon to keep the force up to the highest
point of efficiency. and. while himsef ioya,
norty man IN keep the service from being turned
into q machine for promoting the political fort
ure. ., ANYBODY. A police force absolutely free
from notifies Is what Brooklyn wants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

Equestriennes are not SO numerous IN the parks
as last year. Is the bicycle-exed ridng -horse 10
ioIn the trolley-exiled carhorse!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

The japanese are attacking the chinese IN
new and vulnerable quarter. speclai agent vi
the Mkado's Government has reached odessa
with ii cargo Of Japanese tea for the purpose ot
making Russians acquainted with us taste anu
quality The amount of tea consumed IN the
dou,inions OF the Car IL something positively
phenomenal the Muscoyite absorbing tea in the
sana manner that the Turk takes coffee. the
German beer and the Scotchnan whiskey
Hilbert, this tea has been imported exclusively
from China II the Japs can only manage to
beat their enemy at ths point they VIII have
oustel Chinese tea from its last important Tor
eign market. thus not only dealing crushing
blow NJ one Of the most remunerative Industries
of the Celestial Empire. but also depriying the
latter OF the sole claim which II still possesses
upon the esteem OF the civilized word.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

As soon as Professor Wilson takes charge Of
the Postohice Department he will probably find
his fame as a revenue ,eformcr tucked away In
some dusty corner Of the dead-letter office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-12

Justification for the long-existing distrust OF
the Department Of Buildings Of this city is fur
nlshed by the testimony given yesterday CON
corning the collapse Of the partly finished tene
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-31

soldier and civilian, would respond to
his simple appeal with patriotic en-
thusiasm and that Decoration day
would BECOME one of the established
holidays of the nation. And there Is no
reason TO believe that the beautiful Gus
tom Will ever cease to be observed, II
there We're. the American of the future
need hut recall these words of gallant
John a. Logan to remind them of the
duty they owe 10 the men who died to
save their country:
We should guard their graves with sacred
Tig!lance. Alithat the conSecrated wealth and
taste OF the nation can do TO add TO their adoln-
ment aud security is but fitting tribute TO
the membrS OF our slain defenders Let no
Wanton foot tread radely on such hallowed
mouhoS Let pleasant paths invite the COM
Ing and going Of reverent visitors and fond
monrnerS Let no vandalism of AyArice or
heRlect-no ravageS Of liIne-testIfy to the
/ present or coming generations that we have
Forgotten aS people the cause OF free and
nhdif!ded public lfother eyes grow dull aud
thetr hands s.AcRen and their hearts grow cold
In the solemn trust ours shall keep II well as
long a. light and warmth OF life remain 10 US
Let us then ut the time appointed gather
around their sacred remains and garland the
paSSIonlesA mounds above them with the
choicest nowsrN OF spring time Let us raise
ABOVE them the dear old flag they saved from
dishonor. Let us In this solemn presence re-
new our pledges 10 aid and assist those whom
they have left among us Asacred charge upon
= nations gratitude--the soldiers aud sailors
widows and orphans"
With reverence and gratitude the
aged. the fair and the Young of our
land strew the graves of the departed
heroes with bright blossoms upon every
returning sOth of May. They remeul-
Der the service rendered ny the dead.
But they have learned to do more.
They have been taught to make pleas
ant the last days and respect the gray
hairs of those who survived the war
and are even now preparing to Join
their comrades in the grand encamp-
m"nt ON the other shore. II is well
! chat while we moisten with tear the
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-31

upon those that were concealed by
weeds, beneath the scraggy oaks and
elms. When the speeches and hymns
were over party of young people
strayed down in the union quarter, and
their establishment was great when
they saw that every grave was covered
generously with wild flowers. Near by
they saw Barney extended upon weeds
his bloated body. had broken by It's
weight.
The touching tribute was Barney's
last act upon earth; forhe never awoke
from the sleep into which he had fallen.
He died beside the graves of former
enemies, whose courage had inspired
his praiseworthy action.
When the next anniversary day came
loving hearts recalled Barney's charge
over in the deserted corner, and since
that time no distinction has been made
in that little cemetery between the
union and the confederate dead.
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vile there had been battle near his
native village, and in the little cenie-
terry were graves Of union as well as
confederate soldiers who had fallen in
that contest. Those OF the former were
in group In deserted and neglected
corner Of the burial ground, and when
the beautiful custom was inaugurated
of decorating with flowers the sleeping
places Of the heroes Barney was great
" distressed because the programme
did not include those OF former foemen.
They mought er been wrong he
persisted, lin piiin' down onter is, but
they DIT p'intcdly, m reckon they'd
wives m uainmies that cried over en-
But Barney was triile ahead Of his
neighbors in spirit Of amity. The day
came, when wealth OF flowers was
spread over each southern soldiers
grave, while no thought was bestowed
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Qulet IIelI.

The NJ. E. Quarterly confer.
ence convened here the 18th and
Goth with good attendance. 1t
was conducted by Rev. Taylor
Richmond who preached US three
practical sermons. Mrs. R. F.
Stout who is an excellentorganist
rendered splendid music for the
occasion. The Elders claim was
paid and the people went to their
homes with new zeal for divine
life, knowing that they had spent
two profitable days In the service
of their heavenly Master at Quiet
Dell. inc.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-31


Mr.. D. Wiley, ex-postmaster,
Black Creek, N. Y, was so badly
afflicted with rheumatism that
he was only able tie hobble around
with canes, and even then it
caused him great pain. After
using Chamberlain's Pain Balm
he was so much improved that he
threw away his canes. He says
this liniment did HIM more good
than allother medicine and treat.
ment put together. For sale at
30 cents per bottle by
Well & Haymaker Clarksburg.
f. A. Wilson, Salem, 25-4t.
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HISTORY OF THE DAY.

The custom Of decorating with fra
grant spring flowers the graves OF de-
parted friends is an old one, but the
observance of Decoration day us it is
understood to-day is shrouded in some
mystery. in spite of the fact that the
significant national rite is not vet thirty
years old. Towns innumerable, both
in the north and in the south, Law
claim to having originated the day.
After sitting, with perfect impartiaii-
ty, all the testimony relating to the
important subject, the best authorities
are inclined to accord TO Mrs. Charles
j. Williams. of Columbus, Ga, the
honor of being the mother of Decora-
ton day.
But before speaking at length of this
noble southern woman, who saw in
Memorial day grand opportunity
TO reunite the surviving heroes of the
struggle between north and south, it
might be well 10 state that the decora-
ton of soldiers graves did not become
a really national custom until 1858, in
which year, under date OF May 5, Gen.
John A. Logan, commander in chief of
the Grand Army of the Republic, is
sued general order from which we
quote:
The a0th day Of May IS designated for the
purpose OF strewlus with flowers or otherwise
decorating the graves Of comraies who died
In defense OF their country during the late re-
eelsion. and whose bodies now lie In almost
every city. village and hamlet chutchyard in
the land In this observance no form OF cere-
monS is prescribed but rfy.tS and comrades
viii In their own way arrange sach lifting
services ind testimonials Of respect Us cir
cpmstanceS may permit
When Gen. Logan issued this order
he had no idea that young and old,
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and was a superior woman. She com
bined the loveliest womanly traits Of
character with that self.reliance and
determination generally attributed 10
the sterner sex. She was liberally edu-
Gated in the best schools of Charleston,
$. G., and Philadelphia, and'vas accom-
plished in music, painting and Ian
guagcs. She married Maj. j. G. VIII
liams on his return from the Mexican
war He was lawyer of high stand
ing and speaker of the house Of repre-
sentatives about the time the war
broke ont. While colonel Of the First
Georgia Regulars in the army OF Viz.
ginia he contracted disease from
which he died in 1862, and WIS
buried in Columbus, Ga. Mrs.
Williams and her little daughter
visited his grave every day, and often
comforted themselves by wreathing Il
with flowers. While the mother sat
thinking of the loved and lost ones, the
little girl would pluck the weeds from
the unmarked soldiers graves near her
fathers, and cover them with flowers,
calling them her soldiers graves, and
say they had no one else to care for them.
After short while the dear little girl
was summoned by the angels to Join
her father. The sorely- bereaved moth
er then took charge OF these unknown
graves for the child's sake, and as She
cared for them thought OF the patriots
graves throughout the south, far away
from home and kindred, and in this
way the plan was suggested to her of
setting apart one day in each year that
love might pay tribute to valor through
out the southern states In March,
1865. she addressed communication to
the daily paper at Columbus suggesting
our Memorial day custom. shethen
wrote to the Soldiers Aid societies, and
they readily responded, and reorganized
under the lead of memorial associations.
Mrs Williams died April is, 1874, and
was buried with military honors.