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DEATH DUE TO THE STORM.

p. II. CURREN OF BROOKLYN. EIGHTY-THREE
YEARS OLD. SUFFERS AN ELECTRIC SHOCK
OTHER FREAKS OF THE LIGHTNING.
Patrick II. Curren. for many years superin-
tendent of the Holy Cross Cemetery Brooklyn. and
formerly successful contractor. died yesterday at
his home in East Broadway a direct result OF
electric shock received during the terrific storm
of Monday morning. He eighty three years
old, but his health was good His son, DR.. Peter j.
Curren. after a careful examination. found his
fathers system shattered beyond recovery
by the storm He appointed superintendent Of
Holy Cross Cemetery in 1852 Joseph Curren. one
Of the dead mans sons, Flatbush justice OF
the peace for eight years
Frank Banger. Of Flatbush. is confined to his
home. owing an electric shock received while he
was driving his horse and wagon past the Plaza
early Monday morning. His left side Is par
TALLY paralyzei. Lightning struck of the
wheels of his wagon and knocked his horse down:
After considerable difficulty the horse dragged
the Riding and Driving Club. where It was made
to stand up again. Ballinger says that the light
ming seemed to around the tire OF one OF the
wagon wheels for fully half a minute He felt
a numbness creep over him. and now every motion
he, makes causes him intense pain.
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THE GREAT COUNCIL or THE RED MEN.

PROCEEDINGS AT Yesterdays sEssIoNs-RE-
PORT or THE GREAT CHEF OF RECORDS
The second days sitting of the twenty-thrd regu-
lar session OF the Great Council Of the State OF
New-York improved order Of Red Men. was
opened at 1880 a. m yesterday in Tammany Hall
The hall was filled with the delegates to the ses-
sion, 800 being present.
Eugene A. Wise. the president OF the Associated
Tribes Of Red Men, presided at the session. Music
was furnished by band composed entirely OF
members of the order President John Jeroloman.
OF the Board of Aldermen. in the absence OF Mayor
Strong welcomed the visitors to the city In the
name Of the Mayor and Common Council He
spoke Of the utility of such organizations as the
Improved order OF Red Men, of his membership in
beneficial organizations and his sympathy with
them.
Speeches in response to that of Mr. Jeroloman
were made by Past Great Sachem George T. Will
Jams, Great Nishcnewa Joseph f. Began and Dep
uty of the Degree of Pocahontas Mrs c. Dewitt
by Great Sachem S Jay Chart. of Depew. y. Y,
and the Great Council then proceeded to business.
At the afternoon session there was little done out,
side OF routine business. The first matter attended
to was the comforting OF the degree OF Past Sachem
on 100 applicants and the filling OF vacancies on
Records. NJ A. Durham .
The report showed that the order In New-York
State had a membership In the Hot Moon (June)
this year OF l7S5l. and that the number OF adop
tons from among the pale faces during the
The report also dealt with the degree OF Poca-
hontas which was instituted for the wives and
sisters Of the Red Men. 1t showed the number Of
members to be 1856. and the number or councils o.
The statement OF finances showed that during the
last year $ S4 30 had been distributed In sick bene
nts. The amount given for charitable purposes was
50 925 80. The total amount OF wsmpum In the belt
of the organization was SO 4o S5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
A NEW- YORK Girl FILLED.

MISS PECK FATALLY INJURED IN RUNAWAY
IN YORK BEACH. ME
Portsmouth, ". r.. Aug. i3-A report reached
here tonight that "A bad runaway accident oc-
Cured IN York Beach early this evening.
party consisting Of Mrs Peck. Of New-York. her
two daughters and her son, were out riding,
when, in turning out for another team to pass,
their carriage was overturned and the horses took
fright, dragging the occupants some distance
The mother and son escaped with a shaking
up and severe bruises. but the young women were
picked up unconscious and taken to cottage,
where both were found 10 be injured internally:
A later report says that one OF the girls Is dead
and the other in a critical condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14

JOHN H. ]. REILLEY. JOHN z. MBRIDE.
Beatrice Neb j. H. J. Kelley, j. H. Salisbury. C.
A. Bartsmann, J. NJ. Levenson, F. +. Matthews, a
p. Linn. Providence; w. ID. Madigan. Lancaster
Penn. b. Lewis. T. J. Coverwell. Boston; Miss b.
Denroche. Belmont Allegheny County New-fork;
NJ Nassbaum. Norfolk. Va. J. J. Daley, Editor OF
THE American Newsman," is prominent figure
at the gathering. John Swnton. the well-known
writer, also present
Charles d. Raymer, secretary Of the Northwestern
Association, acted secretary yesterday in place
of T. Lunt of Brooklyn. the regular secretary. 1t
Is expected that Mr. Raymer will be made secretary
at this years election. The three secretaryshlps
have been combined and the office made saiared
All the more important subjects for discussion
and adoption left for to-day's session Of the
convention Among them will be that Of the selling OF
periodicals and magazines by the big establishments
at cut rates.
The constitution and bylaws OF the Exchange As
ISOLATION OF German Bookhandlers will be discussed
and it is expected the salient features will be
adopted by the association in session. About one
thousand invitations recently sent out request
ing leading publishers 10 confer with the officers OF
the association relative to keeping up the retail
prices fixed by the publishers and yesterday a
conference of this kind held. The convention
will consider the advisabity of establishing kind
Ne~-lork. through which out-of town business can
be conducted with greater facility than at pres
Alleged dscrimnation by the postal authorities
in favor of a particular news company Will come up
for discussion This morning AT present the postal
rates tC news companies for certain matter Is one
cent pound, but TO return the same matter costs
four cents pound. This rate has caused great
deal Of dissatisfaction on the part of the news
dealers. who will try by means Of the proposed new
clearing house to get one-cent rate each way
After the close of the afternoon session about
forty of the delegates to New-York and
boarded two Of the Fifth Avenue Stage Company 5
three-horse stages which were waiting in front OF
The Tribune Office. and about O'Clock started for
a drive up Amsterdam-ave as far as the Washing
ton Bridge. where they were TO have supper and an
evening picnic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
DANCING AT COSMOPOLITAN PARK.

The fifth annual outing OF the New-York News
dealers and Stationers' Protective and Benevolent
Association took place last evening at Cosmopolitan
Park. Observation-Disclosures. and Amster-
dam-avo. The festivities at the park not
scheduled to begin until $50 D. m, but at o'clock
two coaches were drawn up in front Of The Tribune
Office TO receive the fifty delegates 10 the National
convention who Were 10 be the guests OF the New
York Association. The party drove up Fifth-ave.
and through Central Park that those Of the dele
gates who had never before the metropolis
might gain some idea OF the city. The drive was
thoroughly enjoyed by all AMI upon the arrival at
the park the members and guests were escorted 10
the dance hall. There the 9th Regiment Band was
stationed and dancing the order of the evening.
The floor master Thomas j. Quinn. and j. f..
Mcbride. chairman Of the reception committee, were
everywhere TO be attending to the comfort OF
the guests and adding pleasure to the occasion by
their smiling faces and genial stories
After the prolonged session Of the convention yes
terday the picnic decidedly refreshing the
grove was cool and there no business troubles
10 harass the minds OF those present Every one
seemed be having good time, and York
hospitality has certainly gained good word.
The officers of the association are j. +. Martin,
president; D Brophy, president; a. Michelman.
financial secretary: H. Beekman. recording secre-
tary: j. p. Mack treasurer, and j. F. Eek sergeant
al Lar
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TROUBLE FEARED Al ISHPEAING.
THE MILITIA MAY HAVE TO BE CALLED IN ~
THE COMPANIES ATTEMPT TO WORK
WITH NEW MEN

Jshpeming Mich Aug 10 ,SpecaD.-When the
strikers gathered this morning for their usual paraie
one of the leaders announced that they would htse
march TO the Cleveland Lake Superior and Lake
Angeline companies and see II the mlne-ownegs h@i
anything to say to them The men really seemea
to expect answer to be given to them as UNION
for In spite Of the distinct statement OF the agents
two weeks ago the secretary Of the union prepared
and sent last night to the various companies a re-
quest that written statements Of the wages onerea
prepared that they might be called Tor TINS morn"
ing. taken to the park and opened there. Needless
to say the men received such statement
At the Cleveland Iron Mine office the procession
first came to a halt. and committee OF Tour me"
was sent In to ask II the company had anything Tor
them The agent asked II the men were employees
of the company. Three them said that they were
not and the agent told them that he wouu talA
with his own at their respective mines anu :"
no other way. a similar reception was accoroeu ~
the at the other Offices after whi'h 'ney
marched to Union Park consider the treatment
they had received 1t Is said that they decided not
to comply with the companys request rhey say
that they stand IT I'LL next spring II 'ney cam
not get what they want now.
The agents say that snow will fly before they
make any proposition TO the union one aSen'
sad that companies whose stock piles a iteIIiy
covered all their available ground would prooaoly
start the steam shoves soon. Should ms a',sn,t
be made. there will probably be some sna,p r how
ever will be from the southern part or the stats
the Mayor says TO insure active service centees
OF the strikers to be organized, H. - sad, 10
visit other ranges and attempt 10 spread sne ~ he
Atlantic mine In Houghton county Last saturaiass
notice Of 10 per cent rass in wages was pSs'eo 70
come TO work. Just what the grievance IS mas no'
been stated, and the company does not ,se IN
any kind and the only sxpanaion to be ioana 20
n1Na N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
REED AND MORRILL,.
THE GOVERNOR OF KANSAS SAID TO DESIRE THE
SECOND PLACE on THE REPUBLICAN
NATIONAL TICKET.

Topeka, Kan. Aug. ia local paper prints a
story to-day the effect that the real purpose Of
Governor Morrils trip East is to start boom for
himself for the Republican nomination for Vice
President.
Thought it Is not generally known" the paper
says. Governor Morrill, Is at the summer
residence Of Thomas b. Reed, in Northern New
York, where he Is visiting the Maine statesman
who expects 10 be given first place on the National
ticket. There the New-York politicians will meet
the Kansas Governor. and there deal is to be
made which shall unite the West and the East
and make Thomas b. Reed the Presidential nomi-
and Governor morrill, the nominee for Vice
President. 1t is well known that the Governor has
been fast friend Of the Maine Congressman. and
that he has always favored his nomination for
President. 1t Is said that he Issued 10 Thomas r.
Reed his certificate to teach school, The friendship
may 60 long way toward convincing Reed and
the Eastern politicians that he is the man for the
second place, providing the man from Maine can
capture the Presidential nomination at the National
Convention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14

THE TREES IN THE PARKS AGAIN COVERED WITH
THE YOUNG OF THE ORGYIA AND THE
ELM TREE BEETLE.

ELM TREE BEETLE.
The warm weather of the last few days has
FASTENED the Matching Of the eggs OF the oreyia or
tussock moth. we'll the pupa Of the elm-tree
beetle. and these destructive little insects can be
seen swarming up the trunks OF almost every tree
in the parks They are so small present that
they cannot actually eat the leaf, but there are
millions OF them just nibbling the meat. II one
may call It So off the ribs Of the leaves, leaving
them looking like fine lace to curl up in a day or
two and fall the ground the first puff OF wind.
leaving the boughs and twigs gaunt and uncanny.
one almost these little wretches grow, so
voracous are they. In few days they VIII ear
the whole leaf except the chief ribs or arteries,
and will be dropping down on every one that WALKS
under the trees or SITS do%h on shauy Denc ~
From the present outlook however, there Will De
few shady benches.
Dr. Southwlck is working hard to destroy the
pests and Superintendent Parsons OF the Park De-
partment, Is giving him every help he can. with
extra men and implements. But there are TWO
The birds that went North last spring will soon be
with again and help materially in killing on
money. too would be great help. More carts
for carrying around the apparatus and hud for
sprinkling the trees urgently needed and then a
large number of men should be kept busy all
through the winter thoroughly cleaning the trees
OF eggs and cocoons. This is really the most I'M
portant WORK
Another destructive bug that has just now come
along the smaller boughs and twlgs and doing IN
their armature Of woven twgs are terrible pest.
and thew close up their castles at the slightest
ing. fan a prey to the birds that do SO much to
preserve our parks and gardens.
prolific in bringing out countless myriads of lice
that be seen swarming on the lower leaves Of
were running among the leaves. bouncing upon the
unwary tree-ice before they had time to fly, and
taken down to their nest to help feed the coming
generation or be housed away for the winter larder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
BOUGHT BY AUGUST BELMONT
HENRY OF NAVARRO AND DORIAN
ADDED TO HIS STABLE.
lie PAYS 80, ooo FOR THE FORMER AND 1880
FOR THE LATTER-TIEY ARE NOT TO BE
SENT TO ENGLAND
INV TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.1

icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TNibuNEI
Saratoga y Aug. B.-August be.moh'' 81
New-York has purchased OF Byron McC.eLand MS
ce.ebra,ed racehorse Henry OF Navarro. paying
so5 COO for Kim Mr. Belmont has also bought OF
I W Rogers his famous racer Dorian the pur-
chase price being 81 500 The transfers were MADE To-
day. NJ,
A few DAYS ago It was reported that r. D. pau
win the California turfman who Is mere had
bought Henry of Navarro. but there was no uu'h
in the story he looked az the horse ana expresSsd
a desire 10 buy him, but learned that MI belmont
had an option on him. provided he was perfectly
sound. An expert horseman pronounced ieihy III
Navarro In good condition, and this leu 10 'i'e
horse being sod to Mr.. Belmont. Both horses WI"
prove valuable acquisitions to the Belmont stao'e
1t was rumored that Mr. Belmont might SEM pot'
Henry of Navarro and Dorian to England pu' 'n'S
Is denied as Mr. Belmont intends to conhne MS r@c-
ing to this country
At the close OF the races to-day. and AFTER the
spectators had dispersed Mr. Belmont gave pr-
vate exhibition of his stable OF racers, lhciuu'hs
his new purchases, the big track SeVera OF
them we're worked over the course In order TO as
play their action Besides Mr.. Belmont there We're
present Colonel Clark. Edward kearney, IT,, war
baum. Byron Mcclelland j. W Rogers, ~ H.
Powers. \. G. Lackman and a Few othcrs. ,
Or STREET., the turfman OF this place VINO was
ruled off the turf several months ago mas mace
an unsuccessful effort to be reinstated a pe1uon
signed by Edward kearney, q. Walpauni am
Jockey club to reinsate Dr. street,. or az ieas,
allow him to dispose Of his stable OF horses. but
II proved OF no avail Mr.. Belmont to-day. IN
speaking OF the case. said mat me ciup must an
ton and that IL the sole desire or the cuD 10
elevate the standard Of the turf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
ODDS AND ENDS OF POLII1CS.
SENATOR ROBERTSON DEFEATED.

AT THE CAUCUS HELD AT CoRTLANDT THE Or
POSING TICKET WINS BY go VOTES
An exciting Republican caucus was held IN the
town of Cortlandt last night. Senator George W.
Robertson made the battle OF his life to secure the
delegation to the district convention which elects
delegates to the Senate convention. But the over
wheming sentiment of the Republicans OF ,he 'own'
which has always opposed Senator Robertson S
course in the Senate. was made manifest by the
defeat of the Senator's tickle; by majority OF 20
votes The total vote was 7ee the Robertson ticket
getting 2ss: the regular Town Committee ticket 49,
split This practically insures the defeat OF sen,
ator RobertsOr for renominauon. me tlcKet hedueu
by James r. Apgar secretary 10 Lieutenant-GoV-
ernor Saxton. was the ticket which won ms also
biyman j. w Hustled. The delegation elected to
the county convention Is solid for Corporation Coun-
Clerk.
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THEY WILL HAVE CLEAN PRIMARIES

Some of the Republicans In this city who are
opposed 10 boss rule have given notice OF their In
tenton TO that the law relating TO primary
election meetings shall be enforced at the coming
Republican primaries in this city 1t Is declared
by several that in Of the election districts Of
the city the machine Republican leaders have
secured the election Of delegates to the Assembly
district conventions by means of Tammany votes.
The date for holding the Republican primaries in
this city VIII be fixed by the Republican County
Committee at Its meeting this week. Edward Lau-
terbach, the chairman OF the committee. said yes
terday that the meeting would be held to- morrow
evening Friday evening and that call for the
meeting would be sent out to-day. In all proba-
bility the primaries will be called for September 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14

sociations the Northwestern Booksellers and News
dealers Association and the Virginia Booksellers
Association
The officers Of the National Association are as
follows President. NJ. f. Moy Pawtucket, Il. l.;
first vice-presldent. T. f. Martin. New-iork; second
vice-presldent, Joseph Brennan, New-Iork; record
ing secretary. r. Lunt. Brooklyn; hnshciai seeie-
tary j. H. j. Reilly, Providence r. L; treasurer r.
A. Salisbury Providence. r. l.; sergesnt-at-arms'
T. A. Cullir. Philadelphia. Executive Committee
John f. Mcbride. NewYork. chairman Alexander
McNie. Winona MINI; G. w. Wndermuth Potts
VILE Penn: p. J. McGrath. Brooklyn; j. MACK
New-York
Among the delegates present are H. ). hu"n'ei'
willard Brett Newark: G. Van Husen, +. cadIey'
J. II Eek Alexander BcEgs. Joseph Morris n.
Frank s. Weinberg. NJ Stribner j. j. Jackson j.
Mach New-York CITY; A. NJ Nell, Winona, MINI.
~ Crabtree. Minneapolis; Charles Crsscy, ST. faui'
T. W. Iddngs. Grand Forks. ~ D.. W. ii. hohstoi'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
QUAY AND ANTI-QUAY MEN MAKING EsTI-
MATES

Philadelphia. Aug l3.-Another conference OF the
administration leaders was held to-day in Mayor
Warwick's office. With the exception Of Governor
Hastings. the conferees to-day's meeting
the same as yesterday-David Martin. Mayor War
wick. Gilkeson. Chris Magee and Charles Emory
Smith. Nothing could be learned OF the matters
under discussion According TO the estimate pub
lshed yesterday By the newspaper leading the
fight in Philadelphia against Quay the admnistra-
ton now counts l5l votes In the convention for
Gilkeson, or seven more than majority.
Thomas V. Cooper will publish tomorrow. In his
Media paper. a new estimate of the Quay vote In
the convention. According to Mr.. Cooper's latest
estimate Quay has l43 delegates, and from the
counties yet to hold conventions. he Will get thirty
five more Cooper gives Gilkeson hfty-hve OF tie
delegates already elected, and gives him fifty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14

something that costs no money an" % ni'ie prev
ions than a mountain Of diamonds: :,
The child's health depends almost whohy on
N. mothers not only before its birth but after.
wards A sick mother can't properly care ior her
ch;lds health. sick mother sometimes bears a
Reality child, but it isn't to be expected. Maybe
the babv will possess the appearance OF health but
viii lack stamina Maybe innate weakness VIII
develop in after years ..,,. -
Fverv woman should be particularly careful OF
her health during the period OF gestation-when
The child is really part OF herself
During ali this time, she should keep her body
strouo and pure and she should take proper pre-
c,nt;or aga}nst her time Of labor. For this pur-
nose DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription IS pre-
srcr;bed It has been used in thousands oil cases,
with most gratifying results; 1t is tonic 70 me
whole BODY, but particularly to the organs dls,
t;uctlv feminine 1t cures all female troubles ana
promotes regularity. n:. .-.;,,.a
A large book, written by DR.. Pierce entitled
" Woman and Her Diseases will be sent securely
seaied in plain envelope to those who VIII send
this notice and ten cents, in stamps to part pay
postage. n,sn,>,s.nv urnrc.r As
socIArIoN. No. 6o3 Main Street, Buffalo, \. u
CAUTION.-Buy of reliable dealers. With any
others something else that pays 'nsn oeNei VIII
nrobably be urged just as good
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GREAT BRIT4Iy'S POPULAR VOTE.

From The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin.
The United States polls over 100000 votes at A
Presidential election. Great Britain has Just held
a general election and the entire vote po'ed doss
not reach 100000 hut as there no contest in
ia districts IL is probable that the vote would have
reached 100000 had there been contest In every
district The ballots absolutely cast we're Conser-
vatives and Lberal-Unionsts. l,7Z5,i55; Liberals.
1893 ?47; Labor 5006s total, 34oi26 This shows a
majority for the Conservatives of only 4l42 in the
vote actually cast 1t is manifest from this exhibit
that the Conservative vote well and judicously
sprinkled throughout the country in view OF the
colossal majority they have secured In the House
OF Commons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
FOR JERSEY CITY WATER SUPPLE

The Committee Of the Whole OF the Jersey City
Street and Water Board yesterday reported In
favor of awarding a contract for a water supply
to the Jersey city Water Company The report
was adopted unanimously. II favors the award OF
n contract for temporary supply TO the East Jer-
sev Water Company. The action OF the Street and
Water Board must be concurred In by the Finance
Board and approved by popular vote. The con-
tract with the Jersey City Water Company calls for
one main to the city. The price OF the plant 10
G,950000.
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rIsJroRs TO GEysRiL HARRISON.

Old Forge ~ y Aug. l3.-Char.es l.. Knapp. OF
Lowyille Consul to Montreal. and X. A. Phelps. OF
Lowville who was one OF the delegates to the con-
vention which nominated General Harrison for
President called on General Harrison to-day They
were received cordially. Politics not discussed
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ATHREE-CORNERED RIVALRY.
LIVELY TIMES EXPECTED IN THE XXvIITH SEN
ATE DIsTRIcT-THE REPUBLICAN CON-

VENTION CALLED
Albany Aug. 10 (SpeciaD.-H. G. Dewey. OF Glow
ersve; Leonard Fish, Of Futonville. and James
H Crandan, OF Cobeskill. the committee fix
upon the time and place for holding the XXVIIth
Senate District Republican Convention, met at the
Kenmore this afternoon. There were present. be-
sides the committeeman. Judge Hobart Krum. OF
Schoharie and f. w. Gardener, of Amsterdam, who
are candidates for the Senate nomination. Amster-
dam and September 10 the place and time
fixed for the convention.
There twenty-one delegates to the convention.
seven from Fulton and Hamilton counties, which
Philip Keck has captured: seven from Montgom-
cry. whom Mr.. Gardener will probably control and
seven from Schohare. who will vote for Judge
Krum. The three-cornered fight promises to be
lively, and TO extend over several days. AS the
can be formed this line, and the contest will
have 10 be fought out on its merits.