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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05
The Export Tax.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29..-Attorney
General Olney in an opinion sent yes
terday to the secretary of the treas
ury holds that the export tax imposed
by foreign 60 yernment upon mer-
chandisa subject here to ad valorem
rate duty or to duty based upon or
regulated in any manner by the value
of the merchandise is not to be re-
garded as one OF ''costs, charges and
expenses referred to in section 10 OF
the customs administrative act OF
June 10, 1890.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05

ABOUT all that can be said of the
Baltimore jeweler who was taken IN
by two crooks in the sale of spurious
ornaments is that he was engaged in
get-rich-quick flyer that had the
usual termination. In these days re-
liable dealers are not selling any goods
at half their value. The fact that they
we're offered very cheap should in
itself have convinced the purchaser
that at least some o. them were
spurious.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05
Heat Holidays.

It is said that heat holidays have
now been established by law in the
public schools of Switzerland. Recog-
nizing the fact that the brain cannot
work properly when the heat is ex-
cessive, the children are dismissed
from their tasks whenever the Their
mometer goes above certain point.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05

LIEUTENANT HALP1N of the United
States navy has greatly simplitied, II
not solved, the coast defense problem
by inventing curious little Internal
machine. He can turn the torpedo at
the rate of twelve knots all hour
through the water, attack ship miles
away and steer the torpedo back to
the point whence it started. If this
marine monster is reliable, fortitica-
tons are Of secondary ghd slight i'm
n0rtance
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05

A New YORK morning paper, which
is somewhat boastful of it's specials
from the seat of war in China, gives
q circumstantial account, with numer-
Gus diagrams, of the naval battle
fought off the mouth of the Yalu river
nearly two months ago. As an effort
at historical exposition it is a success.
As sample of dispatch in news
gathering it is not.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05

TWENTY-FIVE years have now
elapsed since the opening OF the Suez
canal, and although at first the skep-
ticism with which it was regarded as
a commercial venture was SO great
that M. de Lesseps was unable to find
any purchasers for the 100000 shares
which he had reserved for subscrip-
ton in Great Britain. yetit has turned
nut to be one OF the most remunera-
tive investments it is possible TO i'm
apine. Founders shares. which q
Quarter of a century ago realized bare
" $3.50 apiece, now are quoted at $3.50,
600 each. . rise OF 1000 per cent
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05
Much Married.

A peculiar case OF family mixture
happens in England. where man
who had been three times widower
married a woman who had been three
times widow. Children were born
in all cases, and the youngsters Of the
many percentages are all living COM
fortably tOpether.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05
Was His Brother.

A noise in his bedroom aroused
Michael Dixon, Of Pequonnoch, Conn.
In few moments he was struggling
with the intruder in the dark, and
soon yanquished him. The supposed
burglar turned out to be Michaers
brother, whom he had not seen for
years.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05

A TREE discovered in Africa yields
a grain for bread and fatty substance
that is an excellent substitute for but
ter. The explorer who has seen 1t IS
a. truthful man, and mentions no fruit
on it's branches to serve for jam.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05

REPORTS on the success of small
fruit farming for jams and iellies, I'M
pressed on English farmers by Mr..
Gladstone, should be studied in this
country. Lands in England on which
men could not live as raisers of stock,
grain, hay and roots have been made
exceedingly profitable by cultivating
Strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries,
red, white and black currants and
such like.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05
American Canned Beef.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. --Informa-
ton has reached the department of
agriculture through the department
of state. in dispatch dated Dec. 8,
from Ambassador Runyoa at Berlin,
that the local authorities at Hibren,
Wurtemburg, Germany, have re-
moved the prohibition placed on the
sale OF American canned beef.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05
Money In 1t.

An English committee Of sportsmen
and naturalists is taking in hand the
protection of South African mammals
the GRAFT, zebra, Gland. gnu, koo-
doc and other antelopes-against
their threatened extinction. A sug-
eested method of accomplishing this
is to secure an inclosed park of about
1OO,0 acres.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05

The nint-glass workers say they
have $4,000 in their treasury, but in
stead of using it to support strikers
In idleness they propose to turn it IN
as part of the capital to start a CO.
operative factory to give them en-
ployment. Whether the enterprise
proves successful or otherwise it
means business. The other course
would mean premeditated incidence
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05

OF the eleven thousand vessels that
passed through the Suez canal in the
last three years, just six, or two a
year, had the American flag flying.
This is humiliating truth, but one
well for Americans to know.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05

THERE are 1895 men and slXty-nlne
women in the Missouri penitentiary.
There may be more women than men
in heaven, but if it wasn't for the men
the bird cages would hold the GRIM
inals of the country.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05

Spanning Of the proposed interna'
tional Yacht race-here's hoping the
best boat will win, always provided
that the best boat flies the colors OF
GOOD old Uncle Sam.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05
Houses in Was hington.

It is illegal to erect in Washington,
d. c., on business streets building
ITO feet high, or one over ninety feet
on Residential. streets.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05
Good Scheme.

Rubber heels are to be attached
to the shoes worn by French soldiers.
1t is claimed that they decrease the
fatigue of marching.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1895-01-05

BOCCer 1hHH UOiu HAiIe'
Raise your own coffee at less than one cent .
pound. Let high tariff store coffee go, The
poer mans friend and rich mans delight Ma
lures north or south in four months. Plant any
time up to the Goth Of June; 10000 farmers sup
Piled and every one praises it. Has produced
over 60 bushels per acre. Some prefer 1t TO
store coffee. Produces two crops year on
bamo land. Large packet postpaid 0ctsi r or
make 200 pots Of most delicious coffee good
enough for king Is supelseding store conee
rs fast IS it's merits become known, Large
catalogue Of so new varieties Of seeds and testl-
monials from patrons all over the Union sent
tree with each order by
Ruckner. MO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-28

many Democrat, removed The Mayor on Wednes-
day wrote to Commissioner Cummings. who is
sachem OF Tamnany Society. informing him that
1t the Mayors purpose to put another man in
the Subway Commission. and giving Mr.. Cummings
the opportunity to resign II he preferred to do So
instead Of being removed. Mr.. Cummings replied
yesterday. declining to send In his resignation
The Commissioner was born here In 1889 Is
builder by occupation and belongs to the firm OF
John L. Hamilton & Sons No 34s West Twenty
seventh-st Mr.. Hamilton has been prominent In
the politics OF the XIIIth Assembly District for sew
eral years. lie has always been extremely popular
on the West Side. and when his name was men
toned as a candidate for Fire Commissioner last
spring hosts OF friends appeared at the Mayors
office urge his appointment on Colonel strong
Although he voted for Mr. Lauterbach for pres-
dent OF the Republican County Committee. General
Arson G. McCook. Job T. Hedges. the MAYORS
secretary. and other Brookfied Republicans were
among his strongest hackers 10 the Office to which
ne appointed yesterday:
Mr. Hamilton elected first cepresient or
the Republican County Committee last January, a
place which he must now vacate in compliance win
the City Constitution The salary OF subway COM
missioner is 500. and the term expires on NoVem-
Der |. 1897. ,,,
Mayor Strong is understood 10 favor the abolition
Of the Board of three Commissioners or Electrical
Control He believes that three heads are not
necessary 10 conduct the business OF the Board ana
that one Commissions can readily DO the work
thereby saving $4,000 year and something IN the
expense account to the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-28

,ook e. growing brighter every day. and the prom
,sc for good crops is reassuring The Dcmocrauo
nar,v oil, there does not seem 10 be paying mucn
attention 10 political issues just at present ana 80
far as have heard there has been little or no as
c,ss,op concerning Presidential possibilities on the
Democratic ticket. That question VIII settle Hsei'
next year. 49,.
lust previous 10 leaving Indiana. United Press
that Governor Matthews was coming TO New-fo
IN order 10 confer with the Eastern wing OF 'he
democracy concerning the Presidential campaign
NV, year Additional to this the dispatch said that
covernor Matthews was looked upon In the west
az strong Presidential possibility ana mat ne
rad many friends who thought that ne would cap
,ure the nomination. When asked about this ne
said -, 49,, T..
81 don't know who originated that idea. but IL
10 new one to me. As said. the west mas no,
rsa. q choice yet as to the standard-bearcr OF
the Democratic party AS Ia, aS al" 'o'''''"''
there a. nothing in the report -. a.. u...
I Whsn the Governor was asked about the silver
continent i'm the West. and whether III would MN
tate against the Democratic ticket next year "'
"Tbe feeling in Indiana to-day is pracucaly tne
.a,n. unon this question as II Is In every othcr
caate The people stand divided believe that, II
~ silver az the issue Indiana would poil ma
T1nr,,w ~ votes in OF the white metal Inc
yoennie are arguing the question from AL sides.
however. and they are becoming ing ,hs silver septi
ment viii affect the party In the next NaIiona'
election / cannot hazard "A guess Iev hoWenei
that by the time year mas ,oHet N. norty
wIiI be united and harmonious In advocatmg either
one side or the other OF the question me ptos.
| pect for Democratic success IN lhoiaha Is bright
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-28

Chicago: r. L. Calvert ST. Louis: r. H. McLarn Louis
Vile: Walter j. Madin. San Francisco.
PARK AvENUE-Frank Could Baltimore J. II. Brod-
erick. A. Broderick. Merden Conn Isaac w. Sheriff..
Wfred II. Sheriff. Poughkeepsie; Thomas W. Cauldweli
and family Morrstown. n. j.; L. F. sprathen Pueblo.
Col: Carl F. Wall Charles W. Abbott Plainheld. N. j.:
f. c. Lewis Waterbury. Conn: T. Murphy. st. Louis;
r. f. Lidgerwood. Chicago: f. b. Birmingham Dexter
7, NJ Grifing. Rverhead " Y; Mr.. and Mrs. F. D.
Sawyer Boston: Mr. and Mrs Hoxur Ilion. " y: Henry
/. Jones' Wilkesbarre; Thomas Duncan. Hartrord'
Matthew Bender. jr. Albany F. W. Hunt. George f.
Hail. Boston: Massie Edwin A. Smith, Herbert
J. Wells Providence: Mr. and Mrs. s. b. Powers Dayton
Ohio.
ST. CLOUD-John p Miller. Washington; Mrs F. C.
Taylor Norfolk Va: j. White. Mrs. Flora Wayne. Dem
yer: Mr. and Mrs c. Paine. j. 7. Washoorne, Boston,
NJ H. Causen Saratoga: w. d. Tyler. Tacoma; C. l.
Collins Florida: G. r. Palmer. Burlington. VI; FRANK
Hale London England Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. KNIGHT
New Haven: Mr. and Mrs b. H. Moore. Boston; william
Morrison. Moines A. c. Page. Troy; Mr. ana MIS-
r. Z Judd. Nev'-IIaven.
ST. JAMES-John F. Reynolds. Meadvie; Gustavus H.
wald. Cincinnati T. r. Drake Elsn. ILL.,; Mr. and Mrs
r. Douglas Long Branch J. II. Logan Pittsburgh Mr..
and Mrs J. c. Henry. NewBedford Mass; W. n Fol-
lansbee Pittsburg: W. II. smollinger W. W. Porter
Galcsburg
sTrRTEvANr-Mrs. George c. Renly. Washington:
Miss Florence I~ntis Pensacola Fla; w j. Frame BAL
tnore: C. NJ Maxwell. Francisco; II. w. Beecher,
Youngstown Ohio A. Cavazos. Montreal; C. u Lunei'
Terre Uauts: D. c. Gordon Washington: W. o. woods,
Boston: Samuel Stern. Baltimore.
WESTMINsTER-J. NJ. Warner. Albany Mrs. W. A.
Fleming. Bnghamton; c. ]. Burnell. Hartford: s. b.
Cox f. f. Edwards Morristown. J. s. Mcmahon T. Z.
Mcmahon Toronto: Mr. and Mrs. w. C. Moreland. Jr..
Pittsburg: j. Roberts jr. H. w. Palmer Wiikesoarre'
william Kelly Theodore r. Straub. Mr. and MIS- l."
Amerman Scranton: +. Cabalero T. r. Luegles Las
Palmas Miss NJ. A. Culme. Miss A. Culmel. Havana;
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. A. Sullivan and family D. F. Sullivan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-28
GUESTS At TIE LEADING HOIELS.

Aston 7 n Drew Norfolk. Va: IL II. Ellis. BOSTON:
J F. Figel Chicago; r H. King Marion. Onto; w -
path,one Albany Charles ! Con. West virginia X NJ
Smith Baltimore: y. Kline Pn'shurs. Emil Peterson
Tacoma wash; George u. Sickles. buffalo
upo.nyAy cr:NTRAI~H H. Wall Hr. and Mrs F..
e Waite Chicago: Edward Kohl. jr. Phiad"lphia G. A.
Frank Reading. John L. Mccoy. Washington: - f.
STONE indianapolis. ~ BAH jr, Alexandria, va FRANK
I,rockehurst England: J. = Paterson chicago !" H.
Well Baiiimorr. Is. G. Nelson. Louisville.
uIkr- NsVIcK-U. Lewis. Mrs Lewis. England j. T.
Morgan Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs James Wood. MI
and Mrs. James W Scully. Pittsburg: j. a. thompson
London: A. L. Harding. Boston: +. T. belong fhilnde'-
phia; J. 49, ingalls, Boston; Vce-Admirai Sir Edward
rrcmantle D. Mem oil Dos I.ajos. Montreal. Pearson
Church. Pennsylvania
EVERETT. d. Plummsr. Springfield. Mass: c. g.
Emery Clayton " y Miss l.. Trotter Miss Lucille Iro'-
Ter Boston. Mr and Mrs. H. A. Merrill Chicago; j. C.
Willis J. g. Young Elmira: e. :. Wheeler. w w.
Wheeler Chicago; Mr. and Mrs II. W. MCPHERSON Wash
ington: Allen Adrich. Providence: Mr. ana Mrs W. L"
Harrow Boston; Arthur Gardner. William Banbridge.
A. f. Harner j. II. Kirby. w c. Peloi. william Her
rick Chicago Mr. and Mrs G. W. Clay. Pittsburg
GlIsEY-Chares l.. Fitzhugh, Pittsburg. II. +. WHIT
ney Brndfori Penn. II. H. Montgomery. carroilton'
Ill: W. T. Lewis. Utica: Miss Grace Harrison Denver
Mr. and Mrs william +. Josn. Providence Mr. and MIS-
I H. Maxon 81 Louis; Edward Baker. London e. =
Morton Philadelphia: Mr. and Mrs A. d. Macpherson
chicago: pr J. s. Kestlcr. Shenandoah Penn
GRAND uNioN-E. r. Mason. Buffalo Joel Benton
Poughkeepsie W. whitlock. London England; George
T. I.ndley Colorado Springs. Col: f. W. chaplin New
London: T T. whitaere. Canton. Ohio; o. u. Hancock
BOSTON: l. \ Truey Adrian Mich. George Low Albany
n " Norcross Worcester; J. Is. Woodward. chicaso'
A. W. Scovillc. Hartford. .
GRAND-Mr and Mrs. J. r. Shirley. Providence; Mr.
and Mrs I H. Walsh. Albany: j. y. Thompson. r. -
Dodec L. s. A.; l.. l. Leve. Cleveland; A. Hugh Powell
Macon Ga: @. 3. Anderson L. :. A.; Thomas W.
White. baltimore: r. /. Clarke. feens FAILS; FRANK
wnsoo Warsaw. n. T.; a. Campbell. Bridgeport, Gem
HoFFMAN-D. $. Howell Hamilton. Ontario J. ). Me
Mahon Toronto: C.. H. Murphy San Francisco o. D.
Iobnson Scranton: Charles l.. Wise. Bernard Major,
Chicago: NJ Fisherman, Atlanta; r. W. Hartshorn'
Grenada. Miss; J.. A. Shngeur JACKSON Miss'' - H.
link Philadelphia.
HoI.I.AND-1ieorge o. Knapp. l.. L. Hull Chicago;
Oscar T. Martin. Springfield; r. H. jerks. Cleveland;
George w Radford Detroit James Ross Todd Louisville;
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Barker. Salem. Mass; Martyr Bon
nell cleveland: Mrs O. X oidsborough. Miss cambridge.
n.I,imors Mrs j. w. Green. Miss 0resn 4. l. Green.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-28
ton Is ascrbed to the failure OF his charges IN the
Chamber OF Deputies.

NJ. DELCASSES MISSION NEEDS MONE1'
THE Ex-MINIsTER OF THE COLONIES DENOUNCED
BY ~ DOUMER.
Paris June 27-The Chamber Of Deputies to-day
debated the credit asked for by the Government
for the EXPENSES Of the African mission leu ny
Commandant Montel. The mission was sent out
ny NJ Delcarse when he was Minister OF the wv
MES with money that had been voted TOT o'nc'
nurposes In the debate to-day NJ. Delcasse '"''
tanned that the mission necessity
Paul Doumer.. Radical Republican. ana "eo'ses
cochery Republican, characterized NJ. DecasSe
condhc, az a breach Of official integrity, ana ne-
clared that ne had shown disdain for Parliament
The Chamber. they added. ought to refuse 10 grant
the credit 10000
Andre Cas,elin Revisionist Republican. proposeo
tina, the ma ter he referred to committee OF IN
qury - "a
# cbautenp. Minister Of the Colonies. explained
n tho Chamber why he had recalled Conmahdah'
Prime Minister Ribot demanded vote appIov
,ra n chautempss declaration, but. IN" money ia.
d., hcen spent IL necessary 10 nohoI rIai.e ,
encaCemcnts and vote the supplementary a"'o"'''
80 on the credit was postponed NJ oasteun >
nrcnos,l 10 refer the matter TO commute VOC ~
ra,n,c,od and the Chamber then voted approval vi
~ Chautemps's statement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-28
FREDERIC r. cOUDERT DECLINED.

ur WILL. NOT BE ONE or THE ORATORS AT THE
r,uuANy FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
rammany Societys programme Tor the usual
Fourth Of July celebration at the Wigwam mas oeeh
nrenared The long talks are to be given by TWO
re,nocratfc ex-Governors-James r. campbell OF
Ohio. and Thomas NJ. Waller OF 'onhec'''u, 'n nc
U '. ,o,ker.. are TO be Congressman John 0.
,'''',,..on ~ West Virginia. Thomas A. E. Wea-
aock Of Michigan; Charles u. Howry. OF Missis-
sipp Joseph Wheeler q Aaba Mcad and Of 'h New
Dunn OF New-Jersey Wiiha az the Navy: Holmes
Conrad Of Virginia Of Of 5he Albany
ury; State Senator's Am ,nsston and Assembiyman
5no q BTooky1n d nasns rsa
VIII rea1 udert Was invited be one OF the ora
ere ERIC r. S,t he sent polite declinat'on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-28
A POLICY OF DISSOLUTION.
THE HOUSE OF COMMONS MAY SEPARATE
ON MONDAY WEEK.
ropD s,1JsR1-RY EXPLAINS HIS QUEST FOR
THE SEALS OF THE SECRETARY or
STATE FOR wAR-A PARNELLITE

LORD SALISBURY EXPLAINS HIS QUEST Fob
THE SEALS OF THE SECRETARY OF
STATE FOR wAR-A PARNELLlTE
PROPHECY FULFILLED.
London June Elm the House Of Lords to-day
Lord Salisbury. in reply to some remarks oy Lofo
Rosebery, said the only policy the Government
could now announce was that Of dissolution he
hoped therefore. that the House OF Commons
would be in position to dissolve by week iro'"
Monday-or Tuesday. at the latest
Lord Salisbury explained the circumstances
under which he sent to the Right Hon H. Camp
bell-Bannerman. Secretary Of State for war. ior
the seals of that office. and that the course ne
pursued was taken solely with the Idea OF SUIT
ing Mr. Campbell Bannermans convenience ana
saving him annoyance If that gentleman was
aggrieved the incident. he SALISBURY "ou''
hasten to apologize for his action
Lord Rosebery's Cabinet held its final meeting
IN Downinest this forenoon with the object OF
arranging for the approaching campaign
THE Pail Mall Gazette says that the Right
Hon. Henry Chaplin has been offered ana mas ac-
cepted the presidency Of the Local Government,
Board
John Redmond Parnete member OF the
House Of Commons for Waterford city. mas is-
sued a manifesto in which he argues that 'he
Parnellite prophecies made at the time OF '"e
spit In the Irish Parliamentary Party nave ~ p
fufed TO the letter. He attacks the Anu, al
nellites for resting on their oars wnu" 'n t 81
80 ords 70 ected the Home Rule BILL and for al
lowing the Liberals to launch the Newcastle
programme Parnellites. like Mr Hiads.oie'
wished to appeal to the country nu, 'nr MI NJ
Parneites went with the Liberal intrisuers. siI
Gladstone resigned and since then there mas
been no Irish question before Parliament
,urr 70 Mr. Parnelrs policy and have a national
party absolutely Independent of any Of the Eng
l;sh parties The manifesto closes with an appear
for funds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-28
TRIED TO ATTACH SULLIVANS BENEFIT.
BILL. OF SALE. HOWEVER, SPOILED THE
DEPI,TY sHERIFFS PLANS

BILL OF SALE. HOWEVER, SPOILED THE
DEPUTY sHERIFFS PLANS
An attempt was made last night at Madison
Square Garden while the benefit for John l.. sui
Ivan was in progress to attach the box ONCE re-
cepts on a judgment obtained some time ago oy
the METROPOLITAN Job Printing Company for S.4w
against Sullivan. During the afternoon the man.
ayers OF the benefit learned that such an attempt
would be MADE and a bill Of sale was drawn up by
which Sullivan sold all interests In the benefit 10
Davies and Max Hirsch for $500 and received
Davies's check for that amount. ~. ,,
About o'clock deputy sheriff entered the lobby
OF Madison Square Garden. and finding the door
of the box office from which tickets were being
sold open. attempted to enter. The man IN the box
office and several others seized him, and as they
dld so tho deputy whose could not be
learned seized $50. which close at hand. ana
attempted to pocket 1t. The money was Quickly
taken from him. he announcing that he was
deputy sheriff and had order to attach the re-
ceipts Sorrc excitement followed. during wnich
,hc bill of sale was produced and shown to the
deputy. After he had read 1t he withdrew.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-28
FOR AN HONEST DOLLAR.
sr.rr DEMOCRACY ON THE MONEY oUEs-
TON

.,rrcurs BY EX-sEcRETARY FAIRcHILD AND
,oux DE WITT wARNER-A RESOLUTION
80, MORE LIBERAL EXCISE LAWS.
r and file of the New-York State Democ-
Inv .h.rw,se known as the Grace-Farchild or
,vs,ion-were appealed to to turn out in their
,nht last evening and indorse the sound money
.-,ra Of the Cleveland Administration, but they
VA mot respond to the slogan In sufficient num-
~ ~ "a All more than half the seats in the large
w ~ the Cooper Union. where the meeting was
s ,. =, was the rain. the leaders said. that kept
loud away The hour was late when ex-
..-etary Charles S. Fairchild called the meeting
- order Prominent members OF the organization
sant were Corporation Counsel Francis NJ
Soott. John Jeroloman. president OF the Common
nc,,. Sheriff f. J. II. Tamsen. Under Sheriff
-, II Sherman Tax Commissioner Theodore
cr,ro Justice John Hayes. Of the new Special
SESSIONS: Aoueduct Commissioner George walton
crsen Thomas Costigan. Colonel Robert Grier
,,,roe Superintendent John j. Quinlan OF the
pureau of Federal ImmigratioS; United States
nanutv Collector Henry de Forest Baldwin. Com
,u,o,er Seth Sprague Terry. Of the City Bureau
=. Accounts: c. W. W Parsons James Byrne and
-, rrsderick Grote most of whom occupied seats
on the PLATFORM. -
Mr. Fairchild opened the proceedings with a
sbort speech. congratuating the County Commit
.as mon the great benefits which had resulted
~ ~. neople of the city In the election Of Mayor
s,rone and the Ant-Tammany ticket last fall.
whatever else had come. whatever dsappoint-
wont individuals might have experienced. however
Incomplete some might regard 1t. the triumph had
~ any rate made every man In the audience or
IN the city feel that ne lives In freer city than
he did before. (Cheers) And when there is free
dor, all else comes easily. More applause
n de Forest Baldwin offered a resolution. which
was adopted commencing the course taken by
president Jeroloman In the Board of Aldermen
regarding the apportionment.
Sheriff Tamsen attacked the recent strict enforce
nent Of the Sunday Excise law in New-York and
ouoted some Of Mayor Strong's alleged prediction
ut,erances regarding the liberal administration OF
the uouor laws The Sheriff said that the Mayor had
,ausd ~ do ANYTHING 10 secure better excise legis-
,a,on He offered resolutions referring to the SUM-