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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
TIRE TALK OF THE DAY.

The Golden jubilee week Of the Improved order
Of Red Men will he celebrated in Philadelphia be-
ginning on September -. Delegates are expected
from every State in the Union. Harry h. SHAW IS
chairman Of the committee having entire charge OF
the arrangements.
Expert opnion.'I hear" said the Fst Lady
that you were out with the boys last night. 90,
The Two Headed Gent groaned dismally Il
was" he admitted. And want to say 10 YOU ne
continued. that in case OF this KIND TWO heads
are not better than one.'-tClncinnatl Enquirer
Commandant George C. Remey, L. s. ~. OF the
Kittcry Navy Yard says that 1t is not true that
| date has been set for the voyage OF the frigate
Constitution cod IronsIdes) from kttery 10 Bos-
ton. His only orders regards date are to have
the old wooden batte-ship ready for the trip by
September Is At present the repairs advancing
satisfactorily. The centennial of her launching at
| Boston falls october g.
| The smartest thing said by a Topeka man for six
| months was at picnic the other day, when he
produced a cOrksCrew and said he used II only 10
draw public observation-disclosures city journal
| Relic-hunters in the cemetery OF West Hartford
| Conn formerly known as The Old Burying Ground.
| have Clipped many pieces from gravestone there
| bearing the inscription. Noah webster, Esq
Their belief is. OF course. that 1t marks the grave
| OF the famous photographer member OF the
cemetery committee has found It necessary to erect
the following sign: This is not the grave OF the
| dictionary man" The body OF the photographer Is
| buried in Grove Street Cemetery. New-Haven
The Best Proof.-Your daughter. fancy pays
| 8 master. -,
Mother-She became engaged at the piano
| (DaS Echo.
The use OF tobacco is not encouraged In Alberts-
| VILE. Ala tax of so according to Southern
| naper IS levied upon every member Of the Meth
odis church Of the town who is guilty Of chewing
| the weed.
Must Hold Up Some thing.-Not long ago man
was being sworn n witness before Glasgow
| hal,ie who well known as being very strict
Hold up your right arm commanded MS wor-
| ship ,,
why not
"(;ot shot In that arm
Then hold up your EFT .
| Gamma dae that. either; got shot in the ither
| arm, too.
| magistrate NO he sworn In this court
without holding UP something '-lBoston Globe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

that railroads transporting "contraDand OF WAR
from Chicago to Jacksonville would be respon-
siblo 10 Spain for damages. that the railroads
should be enioined from transporting 1t, ana
that the goods in question should be seized by
Tho Government Now. il must surely be ap-
parent 10 all that there can be no "contrapand
of war" where there is no war: and as no war
exists in this country no goods here can be
"contraband Of war;" or liable TO seizure rs
such. They cannot become such until they are
removed from this country to place "here
war is recognized TO exist, and they cannot be
treated as such until they reach snch pace.
For the present it is no offence against National
or international law to ship arms anu ammuhi'
ton from one part Of the United States 10 an
other Neither Is 1t Illegal for parties OF men
70 trave, about In the United States wherever
they please Mor;. than that 1t is entirely
legal for men TO sal! from this country to Cuba
or to ship merchandise thiiher. NO such m'r
chandsc. even though 1t be arms and ammuni-
ton. can be regarded as contraband OF war
because no war is acknowledged 10 exist in that
country.
What are forbidden arc for men to driil or
otherwise organize and prepare. IN this country
for an attack upon a friendly country. ana Tor
armed expeditions to set out TOT sue" IL 'o"'
try. If either of these things is being done
the Government may and should interpose u
stop It. 1t Is. indeed. bound 10 do So more IMAM
any other because none has suffered more from
such infractions Of law nor protested against
them more vigorously But beyond these things
the Government can scarcely be expected 10
90. II cannot in time Of peace interfere win
the lawful prosecution OF manufactures. trade
and commerce Neither can II undertake 10 90
police duty for any foreign country. to prevent
the smuggling in Of merchandise or the uhlaw-
full use Of it after It is in. If it sees to II tha'
goods are shipped from its ports only III nc
cordancc with law ii must leave 1t 10 the ""''
ernments Of the countries TO when inc! are
sent TO see that they are received only III ac-
| coriance with the laws of those countries. IL
# lives IN fully 10 the letter and the spirit OF
| the law II cannot he expected 10 exercise eXtra-
| legal powers. to the oppression of It's own p'o
ple for the benefit Of aliens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

stantly become more evident and more pressing
OF late. With the development of the Commis
sion's plans and the Improvement in hnancal
conditions the prospect for rapid transit HIS
grown brighter 1t would certainly cause pro-
'ound disappointment if the undertaking should
now be blocked
In this view of the case public officials nav
NJ power TO facilitate or to stop the WORK Vi
Tho Commission should not use their auth0rlt!
adversely until they have become fully con-
vnced that the execution of the Commission
plars would inlet great and lasting INJURY OH
the community and are able TO sustain tDe'r
conclusion by convincing proofs. 1t does ho'
seem ~ MS that the Park Board Is In this posi-
ton II Is positively asserted by the engineer
IF the Rapid Transit Commission that inc CON
strlction Of the road under Battery Park Woulo
nroducc onl,- slight effects above the SUI
face. in fact. that IS an essential detail OF Inc
p]an. most carefully considered and worked out
The question as it presented itself to inc fark
Roard WIS whether or not the probable sacrlhce
Of Few trees, perhaps not more .han NAH
dozen. should bn regarded as sufficient reason
for Withholding its consent 10 the route an"
thereby practically postponing indchhtel! 'nt
accomplishment OF the project. Inc acuoh vi
the Board was adverse. but it is not necessarily
final We hope that a way will be opened FOR
further consideration and for favorable actloh
thereafter IT, as we think would be the case
closer examination Of all the circumstances
should modify the opinion OF commissioners
Mcmillan. Ely and Cruger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
Nmnsemenfs.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC-S:I5-Nature.
CASINOs:i0-The Whirl Of Town.
DALY'S-S:lJ-The Circus Girl
EDEN MUSEE--Wax Works. Grand Concerts ana Cne
inatograph.
EMPIRE THEATRES :20-Secre, Service.
GARRICK THEATRES :l5-The Good Mr.. Best.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, Black sheep
HARLEM OPERA HOUSE-s:i5-BaHcro
HOYTS THEATRES 30-NeveT Again. - 49,
HERALD SQUARE THEATRES i5-The Gil from
Paris.
KNICKERBOCKEI;-s: i5-One Round Of Pleasure -
ROSTER & BIALS-1 30-Variety and Promenade Con-
Metropolitan Permanent Orchestra.
MANHATTAN BEACH-4-sousa's Concerts 81 Robin
Hood.
MANHAI~TAN-S:i5-v Happened T. Jorrs
OLYMPIA AUDITORIUM s:l3-Vcry Aitrle FAUST anu
Much Marguerite
OLYMPIA ROOF GARDEN -VaudeviUa
PASTQRSl2; 30 g II D. m.--ConticYous Performances
PisEASI-RE PALACE ! 90 3o--Naudeyle
WEBER & FIEr.pS-S-The Glad Hand.
i4TII STREET THEATRE-S-SlaN Forgive Eer?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
PLANS FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS-.
TO BE MADE THE MOST COMPLETE INSTITUTION
OF THE KIND ~ THE WORLD.

TO BE MADE THE MOST COMPLETE INSTITUTION
OF THE KIND IN THE WORLD.
Young the new Librarian OF Congress- is evolving
ideas OF his own for the carrying on OF the library
which will make Il, without doubt, not only the
most complete OF any institution Of the kind In the
world but one which will Ill every want, not only
so far as literature is concerned but pleasure and
comfort There will be two smoking-rooms for
patrons of the library. one in the basement and
the other in connection with the restaurant.
system by which the books can be taken from the
readir groom into the smoking department has not
vet been arranged. but 1t will come later, as the
Librarian has several ideas in regard to It, and Il
will be complete so that no loss possibly re-
suit.
Mr.. Young Is completing a checking system
for visitors who have bundles TO carry in with
them The public will not be required TO give up
packages or bundles but tickets will be furnished
by the doorkeeper In order to leave the library
these tickets must be shown. so that there can lie
no possibility OF anything being taken out. II
book Is taken out. a check must be presented AT
and such objects may be used by visitors In tho
nature Of aggressive weapons against the library
contents Will be checked at the door. This Is
deemed positively necessary. only yesterday
seen deliberately pokng at a delicately carved
flower. cut from a block Of marble with Infinite
pains. .
Hules and regulations governing the conduct OF
every member OF the library force are being ar
ranged Mr.. Young. They VIII be a mcdincation
Of those adopted by the War and Navy depart mens
and the Civil Service Commission, Inc Lihraraii
is determined enforce strict discipline in all
the DEPARTMENTS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

The Neqp- Jersey and Brooklyn fd'f'ons OF
The Tribune are sent TO press SWHHaHe-
ouslp ci1th the local CITY cation ana contain
all the nelrs Of the latter.
Readers are fu1lted 10 send TO the Bust
ness Ofice Of The Tribune the names o. any
friends lcho may be interested IN me ofan-
hfuI illustrations and other features OF any
particular issue of The Sunday T1bHne.
4 specimen copy 1iW be torrardrd
Trarellers can haze The Tribune J0T-
qrarded TO them one address changed as
often as desred) at the regular rates, 81
Der month in the United States, Sl.'o per
month abroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER ., 1897.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The Hawaiian Senate has been
called TO meet in special session on september
6 to consider the annexation treaty IN advance
OF action It by the United States Congress
- Further congratulations were exchanged
by the President of France and the car oil Rus-
STA The sale of bills OF exchange on Cal
cutta Bombay and Madras was suspended for
ten weeks by the British Secretary of state Tor
India. --- Rapid progress is DeihS maze III
the organization OF expeditions to punish re
bellious tribesmen in India. -= The Mayor
Of Toulon. France, was stabbed by torsicah
and seriously wounded. - Four persons were
killed and many seriously injured by the wreck
OF a train on the Brighton Railway near Tun-
bridge Wells England. == Sir Nitrld
Laurier Premier of Canada. received pubic
welcome on his return TO Ottawa from the
Queens Jubilee
DOMESTIC-Calderon Carlisle. counsel for the
Spanish Governm mt in Washington, made re-
mort TO Minister de LONE on the relations De
tween Spain and the United states. - Inc
corporation of Brown University voted to request
President T. Benjamin Andrews to WlthdraW ms
resignation =- Word was received in Phila-
depha Of the death in Germany Of Bishop RuIl-
son of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. ------
About half of the Boston subway 10Y streetcars
vas mt I'm use 49, Mr.. Wilson. Secretary or
Agriculture. talked in Chicago about H.: obser-
Nations of the systems Of Irrigation in western
States.
CITY-The Citizens Union named Seth Low
&c IFS candidate for Mayor Of Greater New ork
- Wheat advanced several points - An
other excursion to New-York for Southern mer-
chants who are members of the Merchants AS
socation was announced; a., nr"oiIvn beat
Cleveland - Joseph Ensander ana MS "iIe'
who are charged with robbing the hungarian
xioliniet Rnmenyi were held for trial. -
Winners at Sheepshead Fay: At'aII,'ieh,' T go
lero Re0uital Holiday. Rodermond ana "ai'%
or - Stocks were strong and active
THE MISUNDERSTANDING yesterday
Highest 81: lowest. IS; average. '0A4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
TIE NEYT MAYOR.

Yesterdays nomination. if accepted, makes II
highly probable that the first Mayor OF Greater
New.York will be either Seth Low or ram
many Democrat
Whoever advises OF demands policy that
ends in the latter result will yet be held not
only an enemy to honest municipal government
but the worst of enemies to the RepuDhcah
marty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
THE TRIBUNE FRESH AIR FUND.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCT4TTOV

Montreal. Sept. 1.-The regular work OF the Brit
ish Medical Association began this morning when
the sections opened. The section on obstetrics
and gynpcology had for its president Dr. William
T. Sinclair. OF Manchester. England Among the
papers one by DR.. w c. Lusk OF New York
The section laryngology and otology listened
to a paper by DR.. Robert r. Myles. Of New-York
The dinner given by the Medico- Chirurgcal So
clety Of this city. to Lord Lister at the Windsor
Hotel a great success DR.. George A. wilkins
presided On his right was Lord Aberdeen, the
Governor General OF Canada. DR. George +.
Shrady. DR.. Jacob and DR.. Glbney. OF New-York.
also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

The stuflng OF private letter-boxes with I'M
mailed handbills and circulars has been great
nuisance. and n rigid enforcement Of the penalty
which IS now assessable will give general salts
faction There Is another abuse which ought to
be abolished simultaneously. II there were any
way 10 do H. and that Is the delivery OF handouts
and circulars by hand at frequent Intervals all
Jay long to busy housewives or servants who are
"r,,ng up" to the front door to receive them. we
do no, believe that advertising which causes so
much trouble and vexation Is profitable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

in late Among other things which the '"'ee
Commissioners did was to retire two pa'
trolmen on pensions. thus overthrowing 'rau'-
ton that the votes Of four Commissioners were
needed for this action. Mr.. Parker Seems ~
realize that he has run his race. Inc term "o"
working minority" Is used advisedly. He can
work i'll any more, and now. as BEFORE nc ooeS"
want to work anything else.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
THE BODY or MRS. DREW BROUGHT HERE.

The body of Mrs. John Drew was taken from ST.
Johns Church. in Iarchmont last night. and was
brought 10 this city. The funeral will be held at
st. Stephens Episcopal Church In Philadelphia,
probably on Sunday afternoon, ana the burial VIII
engagement In Salt Lake City on Tuesday night
and started for Philadelphia early yesterday MORN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
NEWP0RT NOTES.

Newport r. l., Sept. / (speciaD.-Miss Leary gave
an elaborate dinner party tonight at the Paul
cottage Other dinners we're given by Mrs +. s. @.
D'Hauteville. Mrs J. J. Mason and Mrs C. w.
yulee recention was given by Mr.. and Mrs
II + wiioughhv a ch!ldrens party by Mrs l.. O.
Josephs and a sailing party by J. j. Astor. on his
Among the late arrivals is Mrs Ward McAllister.
at the Carry cottage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
TREASURY MONTHLY STATEMENTS.
A DEFICIT FOR AUGUST OF si45Gi.i CONDITION
or THE PUBLIC DEBT

A DEFICIT FOR AUGUST OF $it5G4. i33-CoNDITIoN
or THE PUBLIC DEBT.
Washington. Sept 1.-THE Treasury Department.
monthly statement OF receipts and expenditures
shows that the Governments receipts in the month
OF August sl90236li. and Its expenditures $685.
SO OF leaving 4 deficit for the month OF SA5i,iS3
The monthly statement Of the public debt issued
at the Treasury Department to-day shows the
debt less cash In the Treasury TO be $l@S335 l2l.
which is an increase for the month OF Si,&siI5.
This increase IS accounted for by a corresponding
decrease in the amount OF cash on hand. The
debt is recn pituatcd as follows:
Interest bearing debt SsiI 3to $40
Debt on which interest has ceased since ma
urUy %" .So
Debt bearing interest 3IS lt45OI
Total S'o"z'
This amount however does include 1893 96l. 953
I'm certificates and Treasury notes outstanding.
which offset by an equal amount Of cash in
the Treasury. The cash in the Treasury is CLASH
fed follows: Gold $751; l5: silver s5l9 3S 4S6;
paper sl3o. 427 oG4: bonds. dsbursng officers bal
ances etc, sSlb,6ol: total. sS5S 1895 Again II
this there demand liabilities outstanding
amounting TO $500 5% 100. which leaves a cash bal
ancc in the Treasury OF s2ls SCI. POI.
The monthly coinage statement for August shows
total coinage OF 81 $50 OF which S. 1855 $50 was
gold SOL 1876 subsidiary silver and $50 $50 nickel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
MOVING DAY AT COLUMBIA.
REARRANGING THE UNIVERSITIES EFFECTS 30
BIG TASK THAT THE OPENING

MAY BE DELAYED
The work OF removing the furniture, DOCKS ana
various collections and apparatus of Columbia COL
lege from the old buildings. at Madison ave ana
Forty-ninth-s,.. Morningside Heights is now De-
ing accomplished by the Manhattan Storage COM
pany under the supervision Of +. A barley OF the
college The task Is difficult and long one, but 1t
is expected that it will be completed by Septem-
Der -
already at the new building: those OF the depart
&c her with a part Of the library The effects OF
the architectural department were to be removed
Yesterday but the contractors were unable 10 reach
that part OF the work
OF course. the rearrangement OF the BOOKS ana
collections in the University buildings VII. ne
a much larger and more difficult undertaking than
the removal and Tribune reporter was informed
on good authority yesterday that II is doubtful II
il will be possible to open the University on Oc-
tober l. as announced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

The clam has decided merits and Is not 10 ne
sneezed at any day In the year unless the pepper
has been carelessly handled. but. nevertheless'
the oyster is cordially welcomed, ana deserves
10 be- The announcement that ne is numerous
and succuent has given September cheeriu'
send on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
THE COTTON CROP OF TEXAS.

Galveston. Tex Sept. 1.-The annual trade revie"
OF THE Galveston News" for September places '"s
Texas cotton crop for the season OF iS"-" -
21,s02J bales.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

At the concert OF the Metropolitan Permanent
Orchestra at the Madison Square Roof Garden
this evening. the following programme will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

What IS termed peculiar" war measure,
Inn, ia really n most natural and sensible one
has lust been made by the British Government
in forbidding for the present the sale to the
Indian public OF rifles sighted to more than
800 yards The object Is obvious. and so IS
lts promise OF effectiveness Guns OF only
300 wards range good az any for all ordi-
nary purposes such as shooting game. destroy
ing savage beasts. and protecting life and prop
crty. But they are Of little or no value In war
fare against guns OF three or four times greater
range The natives cannot. therefore. complain
that they are deprived OF means OF protection.
while they will be deprived OF means OF offence
against the Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

William J. Bryan seems still to be running for
the Presidency in certain darkly Democratic por-
,ions Of Pennsylvania.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

Daniel Frohman returned from Chicago last
night. and will begin his at the Lyceum
Theatre on Monday. with f. H. sothern' |"
"Change Alley"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

Miss Maggie Cline has gone to Chicago 10 JOIN
Tony Pastors company. and later In the season
will be heard at his Fourteenth Street Theatre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02
1nNcr TO advertisements.
Business Notices.

Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture.
Great Variety of Style ami Price
r. G. SEIIEw. tifr z 9l2g
No III FutCn-St
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

The six Cheyenne chiefs who are In the East AZ
gues,s OF the Rock Island Railroad occupied boxes
st the Herald Square Theatre last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

1t certainly seems rather extreme to demand
that the shipment OF merchandise from one part
OF this country to another shall be prohibited
because OF n war existing In foreign land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

F. A. Leon, stage manager for D'Oyly Carte al
tho Savoy Theatre London, sailed for America yes
.erdav Mr. Leon comes here to stage the Ameri-
can production OF THE French Maid"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

The working majority Of the Police Board went
ahead yesterday and transacted the current
business OF the Department without waiting for
the nor. working minority, who, as usual, came
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

1t Is gratifying to note that each year brings a
dlminution in the number OF cases on the docket
Of the United States Supreme Court The docket
for the next term which begins on October IL.
contains so far only 446 cases Last October,
when tho court reconvened after the long sum-
n,er recess, there were 505 cases waiting to be
disposed Of Before the creation Of the United
States Circuit Courts Of Appeal. early in the
course Of the Harrison Administration. !. was no
unusual occurrence for the Supreme Court to find
itself from four to five years in arrears. with the
litigation constantly piiing up on its calendars.
To-day there is a fair prospect that the end OF
the century will see the court actually up with It's
work-an achievement almost worthy OF formal
celebration Justice has often marched with n
tardy step in our highest Federal courts. but her
mace has been undergoing for the last few years
an appreciable and welcome acceleration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

The Editor OF THE Philadelphia Record"
speaks from a profound depth OF personal ex-
perience when ne says that the Democratic can
didates for State offices nominated 81 Reading
ON Tuesday are about to assume the role which
David entrusted to Uriah- Mr.. Singerly knows
what II means to run for office as Democrat
these DAYS In Pennsylvania.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-02

Weber &, Fields Music Hall will open tonight
,.,,h \ musical buresque entitled THE Glad
Hand" This is said to be pretentious under
taking. enlisting the services Of Joseph Weber.
Lewis Field Samuel Bernard. Charles Ross. Miss
Mabel Fcnton, John T. Kelly. Miss Gertrude Mans
eo;a and others The book Is by Kenneth Lee and
,bn music by John Stromberg. Previous to the
bmrlesnue strong vaudeville entertainment will he
n;man Miss Marie LOTUS, the well-known English
music hall singer who Is to take part in this pro-
nramme arrived from Europe yesterday and at
fnsnded the dress rehearsal last night.
Edward Short formerly stage carpenter OF the
Herald Square Theatre died at the New-York Hos
p,tal last night Mr. Short fell from the flies last
Friday night and injured both legs Amputation
,ha oneration was performed. He died at o'clock.
not being able to stand the shock