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Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1896-05-29
Near DUBUQUE,

DUBUQUE, Iowa, May ga terrific
electric storm, accompanied by a deluge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

to those books the first floor Of the library Is In
sufficient. Had II been practicable TO grant the use
OF Il larger room the floor above the trustees
would willingly have given a home to the embryo
library.
on Monday evening a meeting is to be held by the
disappointed workers for the little homeless IL
brary Their council will be provided for at the home
of Mr.. Charles W. Weston in Convent-ave, WASH
ington Heights. Though without abiding place the
WORK Free Circulating Library for the Blind
Is IA regularly incorporated institution. and has so
existed since June 3. 1885 Its president Is X.
Il. Ferry. a blind man: Clark Il. Ferry is the vice.
president, and Mrs. Clara A. Williams is secretary
and treasurer. William u. Waite, superintendent
OF the Institution for the Blind in West Thirty
fourth-st.. il one of the five trustees They were
much encouraged in their efforts when expecting
that the Bruce Library would be able to give the
fund. The library consists OF fifty volumes those
not cared for in the Bruce Library being in charge
OF Mr.. Ferry at his house They are in two styles
OF printing. the 'New-York Point" and the
Boston Line Letter" All the books are to
be printed i'm "Ncw-York Point which has the
advantage of being easily learned ANY books for
the blind however, are acceptable as donations.
These publications expensive costing from u
to $40 volume. printing house In Louisville KY,
manufactures them. AS the library OF the institute
ton I'm Thirty-fourth-st is private and not circu
lating library the New-York blind destitute or
the privileges Of reading one blind person to every
loo or 12Oo Is the proportion, 80 that In Greater
New-York there are not less than $500 who do not
see. The "New-York Point" has been learned BY
several hundred OF this number.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

(a This Is the second time Seinfz has adopted this
move as against the customary ut T. Unless he can
show better results from Pc than those which FOL
owed IN games against lilsbuy, the innovations
VIII have 80 overheard like many others from the
% If White plays OK T. kt-B3. ok ,. the posi-
ton would with the following variation oi the
Centre Gambit: PIX t. PIX 4; P-Q I. y i;
oxP KOBE. ! Ok 3. Kt-B3. Kt-B3
icJ Again. Ok J. e. a possible move but Black would
probably reply with PIX and obtain good develop
mcnt
Cd Pr cannot be played and II white intcrposes a
piece Black takes on. and he will remain with fair
game as ne can either in for 20 T. followed by
casting o. he may simply Play kt-t B3.
tcl he consequences Of this courageous Of
very complicated Interesting nature. Surprising IL
I<t Kt Black would reakc with l. ut. ana then II
PIX y 3 Black would probably continue with H-R 3. or
with % Oh. Whites reply the best as u avoids
these complications.
% White ending with this judcous move:
II Blk 3. I'-B .; - Il 4 i. q J. ch would have re-
suited In Blacks favor.
o. very interesting TO what an amount Of play
great players out Of apparently hopeessly
drawn and duh position The bold end game play be
ginning with the march Of the fearless White monarch T.
q .iccivcd In Steinit1s best style
0D T-B J. which looks better move hut then follows
81 PQ Kt l. ana Blacks position Is not all honey for II
he continues RQ CHI - KB 4. and there seems ith-
ing do for Black but submit presently to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

the players AZ the board on two different occasions
on December - Plsbury played the marvellous
game against Laskor Whch VAS printed IN The Trib-
me on THURSDAY Il was 4 game which aroused the
spectators including Sicinitz and Tschigorln. who
we're both present on the occasion to 4 high degree
Of excitement and enthusiasm. The other group
shows Tschgorin and Stcinitz n play on December
g. with Plsbury and Laskcr as interested specta-
tors The score Of this game also given in
Thurs lays Tribune. and the readers know all
about II.
with yesterdays European mail four additional
games have come to hand which are given below:
Here are the scores of the games. The notes are
from THE London Daily News
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
4 LIBRARY WITHOUT 4 HONE.

80 ROOM FOR BOOKS FOR THE BLIND IN THE
BRUCE MEMORIAL. INSTITUTION
\ few weeks ago the trustees of the Bruce Memo
rial Library hoped to be able provide for keeping
a assemblage OF books for the blind ard for the
administration Of supplementary library OF this
character in specially devoted its scrv-
ice. They have with much regret corlmuni-
Gated the officers OF the library for the blind the
contrary decision that they compelled TO make
reconsidering the question OF giving the needed
space. At the library Mr. Rostwck explained to
the reporter that comparatively large amount Of
room is required to accommodate the volumes
printed for sightless people The space now given
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

The Sheriff yesterday levied on the New-York
branch. al No. Sc God-st.. of the Keen-Suttcrle
Company. importer OF goat skins. whose head
quarters are In Philadelphia. attachment
obtained by Blumenstiel g. Hirsch, for $500 for
advances made by Ladenburg. Thalman a. Co.,
bankers Execution has been issued against the
company in Philadelphia for $7l,ll6 in favor OF
Mary Forepaugh. Bumensiiel Hirsch said that
the company's statement last March showed assets
81 $4,000 and liabilities OF $4,000. 1t has agencies
N Alden, Arabia Calcutta London and Pernam-
ouco and has done a large business In importing
material
Deputy Sheriff Mu,vaney Is In Simpsons" the
confectionery establishment at No "a West Twenty
Shird-st.. whose factory is at Nos SIS and $50 West
twenty -thrd-s. on four attachments. aggrcgating
t750. In favor of various creditors. and two execu-
lions for 1850 in favor of the National Park Bank
The business swas established In 1868 by Joseph H.
Simpson and was incorporated under Kentucky laws
N January e 1893, with q capital stock OF $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

MT simpson was recently succeeded as president
by Mr.. Plcrccy. ana Alon2o = Decker Is treasurer;
Inc company owns It's bnlaing whch IS on ieased
a chattel mortgage ten day. ago to Anna W.
Gould, to secure rent. which amounts 10 about
800 1t is said. James Dunno, attorney for the
company. said yesterday that it expects TO have
all matters settled up satisfactorily in few DAYS.
The company does not owe more than $4,000, and
has larger assets
judgment entered Yesterday against William
Il. Utley. broker in investment securities at No I
Waist. for s26Gj2 in favor of the Atlantic Trust
Company his demand note dated October :,
1892 He has been on Wall-st. for twenty five
years.
against Frederick J. KaldcnbcTg. manufacturer OF
pipes. formerly at No. 2il East Thiriy;hirl-si for
$S.6i. in favor of the Central National Bank.
indorser on note OF the +. J. Kadenberg Com
pany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
SCHOOL or FINE ARTS RECEPTION.

The Metropolitan School OF Fine Arts held Ns
monthly reception and exhibition yesterday after.
noon. from to o'clock. at its rooms, In the Carne-
gle Building The exhibition is usually a loan dis
play. but yesterday the work OF students Of the
school placed view. Pen-and-ink drawings
comprised the greater part OF the exhibit. Among
those contributing were w. Thomson q. 8. Bishop
and Carl Klenshmidt number of water-colors
by Mrs Goodyear and Mrs. Challenor were ex.
hibted.
Miss NJ w. Entz Mss r. Stone. Miss r. Hunt
and Mrs Goodyear poured tea for the guests, among
whom were number OF well-known artists, Mrs.
@. NJ Scott. Mrs Clark. H. A. Levy and z. +. EMMA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

II is better develop the Bishop first before playing
the knight
b) 1t is difficult to fathom the reason Tor this move
IL There br
cj To prevent XXX 49, J. though that would
do no harm. and could Boz met by P-Q T.
CD To prevent the Bishop being exchanged OF. Both
players s''in 70 hang back
An aIsAuer of thir kind against such hesating
play J. alwa'r advisable
- 10 !" ~ seems preferable
II b. not d.s,rfnilfr vilt White hoped gain by
thu PLAYING his Knight.
ol Ihl- NOV" wal tli" Queens sid, much
90 .ln,rt point n l.ici, tiaos thr Pawn White
plies + !. a. hut X ala, feasible
30 White. with his customary Ingenuity. mixing the
most u his attacking chances lie intends playing
i ~ q.
% Hoping 20 break through by drawing the Queen AMI
Rock away from 10" Kings side.
,m II 81 k,.I. - Ok Il . IS Q < T. oh, q .:
- ~ o. . T.. or. perhaps. better stli - KI :.
Il X II.
Eot ,'r TO die pnm"'y
fp) \ clever move which forces the White has
satisfactory reply
PROBLEM 80. ny g. H. WHEELER.
ItI..I. - 10.
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~ AID or HAMPTON INSTITUTE.

rwo ADDITIONAL MEETINGS TO BE HELD To-
DAY-AN INTERESTING PROGRAMME OF
MUsIC-ADDREssEs TO BE MADE
Two additional meetings will be held in the city
today. at and O'Clock respectively, in the in
erest OF the champion Institute. 10 each OF which
Ill those interested are cordially invited.
The afternoon meeting will be at ST. Bartholo.
news Church, Madison-ave. and Forty-fourth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
THE MURRAY EXCISE BILL.

Assemblyman Samuel c. French has promised 70
introduce in the Assembly the excise bill which has
been prepared by President Murray. Of the Excise
Board, the chief features OF which were outlined In
The Tribune several days ago The bill Is intended
to diminish the number Of liquor stores In the city
and increase the license fees 1t also provides for
licenses be granted to the clubs which heretofore
have not pad for the privilege Of selling liquors,
and the fee for club license in the cities is fixed
nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

The Dew. Dr. d. II. Greer will speak the work
Of the school. and the Hampton Quartet Will
ling plantation melodies. The evening meeting
will be ST Georges. Stuyvesant Square The
programme will consist OF fve-mnute speeches by
indian and negro representatives plantation music
~ a mixed quartet. and address. illustrated
oy stereopticon Views, by the principal Of the in
sltute. DR. Frissell.
A third meeting at which Or. Frissel will speak.
will be held on Wednesday evening next in the
lecture-room OF the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

In ls9D and wen by Lord Dunravens own yacht the
Derdre. IN 1893, and the other is a special prize
offered by his cmbmate and American representa-
tive. II. Maitland Kersey.
Altogether the Niagara took part in nifty races in
English waters last season, winning twenty -nlne
first prizes. nine second and one third prize total
OF thirty nine prizes possible hfty. Many of
the winnings were in the form OF money prizes
Those In s.lvcrwarc are all III the group In Tiff
fauy's window. Following Is list OF them:
Royal Southern Yacht club prize. consisting OF a
silver tctc-a-tcic set and tray, including coffee
pot hot milk pitcher and sugarbowl with tongs.
The is plain and the tray oval. eighteen inches
In length. \ border representing cntw.ned ship
ropes with MIR. Gouli's private flag and the yacht
clubs insignia incloses suitable inscription.
The Royal clyde Yacht club prize Is handsome
silver loving-cup with cover. ON the latter
two upright eramelled silver flags showing the
colors OF Mr.. Goulds winning yacht and the club
presenting the prize. Upon the body OF the cup "A
yacht with full sails Is pictured in a piece OF re-
poussc work. and upon the opposite IL the in
scripton.
The cup offered 10y Lord Dunravcn is plain but
substantl1l-iooking silver lovng-cup with a cover.
Perhaps the most conspicuous prize OF the entire
collection Is the silver tea SET and walter inscribed:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

That the Niagara should capture the prize offered
for competition III English waters America :
great National holiday. the Fourth OF July 1885,
must appeal even to Engllshmen. The race was for
the Mudhook Yacht Club prize. silver lovng-cup
with handsome ivory walrus tuak handles.
The clyde Corinthian Yacht club DriZe Is a silver
punch bowl of generous proportions. The bowl
which IL futed and richly gilt inside, rests upon
ebony base. bearing silver shield
Another large bowl was offered by the Royal
Albert Yacht club: This latter prize Is typical
piece OF English silver repousse work
Another race in which the same yachts took part
with the Niagara. as usual. leading was the race
for the three-handled silver lovlng-cup bearing an
appropriate inscription.
Mr. H. NJ kerscy offered a plain silver loving cup
of American make for special prize
There Is also drinslng,cup tripod of
The thstlcs introduced IN the decoration bespeak
the nationality Of the club Offering the cup.
Altogether this collection OF English trophies and
the many other victories expressed in money prizes
are of special interest at this time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
CONGRESSMAN ATWOOD NOT TNDICTED.

Boston, Jan. 1.-THE Suffolk County Grand Jury
made its January report In the Superior Criminal
Court to-day before Judge Bond No announce
ment made any upon which indict-
ment might probably be based by reason Of facts
brought to light the trial OF Frederick W. Pea
body for alleged libel upon Congressman II. II.
Atwood, in his administration OF the City Archi
tect's office from May 1889 to May Co. 1891 When
the jury dismissed by Judge Bond to-day until
the first Monday in February. it was with notice
that some emergency reason might arise for
summoning them together in a special session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

change II pieces. which would give mite WI" @' "
he could flIcr the ,sition. 49,. g., q.
d l:oid ing 81 prepared to give up tire "N
change. 49,.
* Again II seems as II PB - much me s,'ns as
rro,. Indeed II in reply this move White pay as
IN the tc1t namely - X T. We think Black should WIN
bv BIB but curiously enough. White gan Simply ''P9
4, P-I} > with re- with advantagc. MI, -
dl This draws a spendily played entns. Black can
no. t.1r.. ma. nxclIanE. OF hlth DOWNS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
WITH QUEENS AND ROCKS.
sTEINITZ CHASING THE LEADERS N THE
BIG MATCH
MORE SCORES From TIE ST rErEn.nrRG CHESS

MORE SCORES FROM THE ST. PETERSBURG CHESS
CONTEST-PROBLEMS AND CORRESPONDENCE.
The tournament ut 81. Petersburg had reached
highly interesting stage Friday last, as three OF
the four competitors were closely punched. Lasker
and Pillsbury had total OF Gi2 each, while StenlZ
succeeded in registering 5i2 points Tschgorin,
however had scored only S2 points.
Under the circumstances. and considering Stein
it's form in the last sitting the veteran has be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

solution to li@-I. R-K. % :: .. kt-R :. PIX Il;
3. kt-ki
Eln.' ". rngnerg. irookSu, y. y; X. ii. y: A. =
ri hmond. MiddletowL. the Rev Louis H. Iahler. Nal
den. y. y J. Wilson Mc'lrety, Erie, Penn j. George
Schiefer Wappingcrs Falls ~ y; Porter stafford Erie
Penn J. Sshnsr. New Brighton. Staten Island. \. Y.
Or. A. II. Baldwin Norwich. Conn: Dr. q u. keeler.
So an"an ,'nn.; a. Il. H. Ihillpsburg. \. j.. Ed
win H. baldwin. Bridgeport. Conn Florence Van cheer.
ithtca. y. Y.
+. Sahner New Brighton. staten Island forwarded
additional correct solution to No no. \. q. Beer Ash
fnd ono. forwarded additional correct solution
No. Ill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
WOW BY THE NIAGARA.

EXHIBITION or THE PRIZES BROUGHT
BACK by HOWARD GOULD
Tiffany x CO. have just placed on exhibition for
q few days the silver trophies won by Howard
,;ou1's -rlicr yacht the Niagara In English
waters TO- The reason OF 1875. The trophies shown.
although they MI Tnlny's entire window and
an extraordinary collection for one yacht 10 capt
urc IN single season. do not by any means repre-
sent the Nlagara's entire winnings abroad but
merely those races in which the prize was cup or
other silver trophy. II Is interesting 20 note that
among those Howard Gould brought home with him
are prizes from the Castle Yacht Club, one
challenge cup presented by the Earl of Dunraven
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12
To EXTEND AMERICAS TRADE.
OBJECTS OF A PATRIOTIC ORGANIZA-
TION.
COMING MEETING IN CHICAGO OF THE NATIONAL

COMING MEETING ~ CHICAGO OF THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MANUFACT-
uRERs or THE UNITED srArEs-A
TALK WITH WARMER MILLER.
The National Association OF American Manu-
faciurcrs Of On, United States OF America will hold
its annual convention in Chicago January q. p
% and = This organization has been established
the purpose OF extending the foreign trade rela
tons OF this country. 10 embody the principle OF
reciprocity IN National legislaf on. for promoting
"A judicious system Of subsidies means 10
the complete restoration and extension OF mcr-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12

ITION AFTER Blacks TWENTY EIGHTH MOVE.
puIshmrv NATURALIZATION n-coc-
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POSITION AFTER HACKS THIRTY FIRST MOVE.
Black t.a~k.4J- Twelve Pler.-.
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PROTECTED BUILDINGS
1875 1896
Jan. u l.. Jan. 10
inclusive. inclusive.
Sumber of buildings. ............... "a 60
Estimated cost.................. sGJGO2o st29 rs
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CONVEYANCEs AND MORTGAGES


Following IL the record OF conveyances mort
cages and buildings projected In NewYork the last
week compared with the corresponding week IN 1888
CONvEYANCES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-12


Presented by
Robert Cross.
Royal Western Yacht Club.
Won 10y Niagara.
Gutter ~
Wemyss Bay-July 18Th, 1883
Another attractive piece In the group is the prize
offered by The Iachtsman' of London 1t IL an
ornamental siver-gilt shell, with mermaid rising
up In the centre holding a banner bearing in richly
enamelled coors the insignia OF the Royal Ulster
Yacht Club and the private flag OF Mr.. Gould:
.......... ......................
Presented the
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
by the
Proprietor ~ The Yachtsman"
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PROBLEM 80. Ii3- ny g. u. WHEELER
Black SIX pieces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-12

rectly from the coin they represent, dimes
or quarters. as the case may be- cavity
Is drilled into piece Of old iron. usually a
discarded horse shoe. and in the smaller
sizes, of regular hemispherical shape. The
coin Is hammered or driven into this until
1t is properly shaped. being annealed at
frequent intervals. if necessary. A shank
MADE OF brass or copper wire is then SOL
dered in, the face is rubbed smooth and
polished. and the work is done. The whole
operation consumes but few minutes.
The larger buttons are fatter and COM
monty huted, sometimes with serrated
eiscs. Bosses are also soldered on to them
Very often the reverse or inner side of the
button retains clearly the stamp Of the
coin from which 1T was made, hut some
times 25-cent buttons or 5O-cent buttons
are made from dollars; in that case the
metal Is hammered out with frequent an
meaning INTO thin sheets, and cut into
pianchets or blanks of the required size
Belt plates. which are simply very large
buttons bracelets and various ornaments
winch contain more than one dollar in sill
yer are nodded. The silver is melted in a
cruclble, formerly Of native manufacture,
but now purchased from the traders, and
poured into forms cut with cold chisel
into slabs of soft sandstone. The mold is
creased with mutton fat, The cast is sub
sequently dressed and polished with bits Of
sandstone, sand and wood ashes, or in re-
cent times with files and emery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-12
ELECTRIC SOUNDING.
Difhculty of Cable Laying. Larxel,
Overcome by 1t.

Diihculty of Cable Laying Largely
Overcome by 1t.
From the New York Journal
II Is said by the engineers who conducted
Inc laying of the Amazon river cable to
Manaos that the difficulties of their enter
prise would have been almost insuperable
II the ordinary methods Of sounding had
mad to be relied upon. There were no
charts to go by. the river bottom was con-
stantly shifting, and the softness of the
SOIL, mostly alluvial clay, would allow the
lead to sink into 1t for several feet An
electric device, fifty named a submarine
sentinel. was suspended from the cable
ship and set at, say, five fathoms.
80 long as there was no signal from the
senunei the engineer could steam ahead
WITHOUT lear. but the moment the shin got
INTO water shalower than the gauge fixed
upon, the sounder gave an alarm and spe-
cial reckonlngs were taken A somewhat
simpler device. having the same end in
view, has been invented the idea being To
nave II used as substitute for the hand
iead as q vessel approaches a coast or
shodi IN darkness or fog, when the captain
Is doubtful of his bearings The apparatus
consists or metallic cylinder having a
Water-tght chamber. Within the chamber
WORKS piston, upon the outer edge of
winch Is a heavy ball When the appa-
rdtus is swinging clear in the water. The
weight OF TINS ball keeps open an electric
circult. out as soon as the sounder touches
the bottom the circuit is closed and the
current, conveyed by wires running in The
.,ipie py when the sounder is attached 10
lhe snip, rings bell In any departmenr of
the ship The cost of the device js r,,;ta
moderate. and its inventor claims that its
operation is simple and sure
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! y \

Will be announced. Based upon the
contract price of the Kearsarge and
her sister ship. the Kentucky. now build
ing at Newport News, Va, Congress set
the individual cost limit of the new vessels
at S,75oOO0. armor and armament ex-
cluded; and 1t is of interest to know what
this sum will secure.
description of one applies equally to
the others and the principal features and
general dimensions of the type are: Length
on load water line, 1858 feet: beam, ex-
IRENE, ~ feet IS inches; freeboard, for
ward, 10 feet 6 inches; freeboard, aft IL
feet inches: normal displacement IL, 525
tens; mean draft at normal displacement,
% feet inches: indicated horse power
1900; speed, in knots. an hour, estimated
16; normal coal supply, 500 tons: total
bunker capacity, 200 tors
Oftrsively the ship will possess two
very PC werful batteries The main bat
terry will be composed of four thirteen
inch breech-loading rifles ami fourteen SIX
inch rapid-fre rifles of like type. The sec
ondary battery. designed to repcl torpedo