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V S I X P X G E S . # • = I b i s P a p e r lia s tU o b a r s c s t C irciila> a u y E v c i i l i i s P a p e r P u b listlicd Jn th e i;n i< c d S ta t e n , ttn v a l u e a s a n ^^T-; j l d v e r t i s i n s M e d lu iu is llie r e f o r o ap* ____ ______________ _______ m : : - C a e le BraiicU Oft'icos—1*^37 Bedford . A Teniie, IVear F«l«oii Sireet* 435 F ifth A v e n u e , JVear NinlU Street, and 44 ly : ; ; U r o a d w a r , Ilrooltlj-n. 10. D. S Advertisements f o r the week day editions still fefe-:'-.- ofe:: received u p to 11:30 o'clock A . Jd,, and for the Sunday edition ub to 10 P. M, on £atur- m t ' - . \ T h e S i t u a t i o n a t C h i c a g o , The echoes of (he Republioau State Con- Vention a t Portland, Me., are he ard as far as ^ |i - , Chicago. The enthusiasm excited by every K ^ v .inention of the Plumed Knight’s name tonches K y iioihe responsive chord in the bosoms of the 1^1'inen who constitute the advance guard of the nriny of nominating deleg:\tes. The shadow of Mr. Blaine falls like the penumbra of an ■ approaching eclipse on every “ boom” aud darkens the prospects of every “ favorite ; Bon.” There are only five d;iys ere the con- ^ ! '; : Tfention assembles, and the work of stamping ife;S-' but the hope of fighting the battle K . ;Of 1888 hope of fighting under the magnetic commander ^ f 5 - \’ o f 1884 has not been successful. His name is still the name above all others to conjure with. .A.mong the fol- lowers of rival aspirants ha can still reckon ^^J;~;.;onahost of sure supporters. The chill pro- &V;’- duced by the Florence letter and the supple- VK'entary epistle to Mr. lleid has sensibly S.S' V ohated and, although a dozen tori nous eddies and currents perplex its surface, the T;- B tr e a in of Republican sentiment still great flows Blaineward. K ii ; The most powerful of the bands that are KRt ' Bkirmishing for position in advance of (he 5^;L battle which will begiu ne.vt Tuesday is the is- Sherman Brigade. It has opened lines of communication in every direction in which assistance has been promised or could r be expected. I t has maintained the sharpest . lookout for stragglers aud worked with the r greatest industry to gather recruits from other cato It is by far the most complete and pomerous of all the organizations erected on (the theory that Blaine is o\it of the race. I|iv 'lirh e r e f o r e its movements are of the greatest Interest and significance. It becomes a sort . of barometer b.y which to forecast the cou- ^■,’T~'iiitions of the political atmosphere. Wo can S i r - generally tell by the rise or foil of the mer- # 5 ; cuiy in the Sherman glass the exact amount p / : ': of \the Blaine pressure. Judging by this standard, the feeling yes terday at Chicago was unfavorable to the de- Bigns of the hopeful gentlemen who are not building with Blaine ns their cornerstone. pK'V i There was a spurt in the direction of Harri- : ■ Bon, b u t it was a spurt which signified nothing more then than it would have signified day l i ’. ; before yesterday or would signify to-morrow fej . or next day. The Harrison boom is an at- \tractive alternative, bee.ause Indiana is a de- , batable State, and its wishes are sure ,'to_ receive the highest consideration, matter who is nominated. Harrison KtV- . bimself is nobody, but Harrison’s State is a vital p o int in the Republican line of battle. Any ticket placed in the field will be so con- Btructed as to afford the best chance of cap turing either Indiana or New Jersey and Connecticut. This strategical necessity gives unique prominence to Senator Hawley, Will iam Walter Phelps aud ex-Seuator Harrison. Qf this trio Harrison is the only one whose ambition for the first place seems to be trou blesome to the Sherman Brigade. He is a restless man, full of the pride of ancestry end endow’ed with a high sense of his owm merits. He has an idea that he could moke some such campaign as that which the Whigs made in 1840; that ho could revive the enthusiasm of the “ hard eider” and “ log cabin” days. Lacking the modesty of Haw ley and Phelps it never appears to have oc curred to him that if he is selected at all his name will constitute the tail of the ticket. But the most significant of the latest items from Chicago is the news of the ague pre vailing in the Sherman camp on account of the well grounded dread of the little Mach- iavelli of Columbus, Governor Foraker. This ague is a clear recognition of the foot that the Blaine boom will n o t “ down.” Last night, it is said, bets were made a t the Pacific Hotel that the Maine man would certainly carry off the prize. Of the forty-six men on Ithe Ohio delegation not more than half a dozen are reported to be for Sherman first and last. The others, while wearing bis colors, secretly await the signal to desert him and to fly the Blaine kite with little Maohiavelli as a bob. The Hinksfonian patriarch of the Buckeyes is doomed to be again the victim of perfidy, and the conspirators of to-day are a good deal more ruthless than the conspirators beneath whose daggers he fell fe in 1880. & - I;--' ¥ ‘ :A,. ■ - w ;' ■ f S w- ioou. With Blaine’s magnetism unleashed ^•5:- . .as the most potent factor on the Republican Bide and Blaine him self at the head of the column the mauag ers would be re- ■ ■ ' leased in a measure from the policy which - cramps their calculations by compelling them - I ' t 6 pay strict heed to the desu-es of Indiana, IgV;'' New Jersey and Connecticut. They would ’’ feel more confidence to indulge their personal , inclinations, and those inclinations, it is be- b;' lieved, would secure Foraker the second place. ' ’ T he two other interesting features of the ibj:,.-' drama, as far at it has developed, are the Alger and Gresham movements. They are beautiful possibilities, but lack much of t'-’• • the warmth and charm of probabilities. T i e Gresham boom has latterly become Bomewhat pensive. The organs of the cor- ■- porations that largely supply the Republican . Campaign “ soap” have given notice of their to see it retired. At the East its spo- t e s ' . Sadie advocates are lost amid a crowd of dis- B iters. I t is a boom which possesses as ihnch popular strength as the virtues o f Judge Gresham can give i t ; b u t his virtues are n o t influential with the politicians of his party. They will listen to the persuasive v;oice of the corporations and the excel- lencies of the Judge will continue to be their own exceeding reward. The Alger ... .. boom has many of the properties of the mushroom; it is soft and pulpy, and of \ B u d d e n growth. There is no reason f o r itat all. lit fills no place on the calendar of rational i : \ chances. It foils to attract even the most Its promise of a ‘ ‘barrel” ppeculative mind created a momen . _y ^ ____________ _________ “ boys,” but that ijromptly subsided in created a mom entar excitement in the ranks face of General Alger’s declaration that he did n o t xwopose to buy the Presidency. As ^,far, therefore, as the burden of evidence and 55 !^;r»®*the significance of events permit the prophet- ic mind to go, it anticipates a powerful aut Slaine aut nuUus sentiment in the conven- . •' tion, but if that is not to decide the ticket the pwc i nominations are likely to be made with refer- f- ’ enoe to the problem presented by the pivotal States of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Indiana. T h e K inirs C o u n ty E lerated a . What the travejing public wants from the lo cal transportation corSpanies is fewer promises and more performances. The intentions of the Kings County Elevated Railway managers,out lined in our news columns the other evening by General James Jourdan, p resident of the road, Bfford gratifying evidence that they have seri- pfe;; ously considered the complaints of passen- B®rs and that they intend to remove the \'.causes of discontent. If the professions of p f i ' • the General are carried into execution the : measure of relief obtained will be cheerfully acknowledged by the people. That abundant .-700111 for Improveoient exists caunot be doubt- by those who have given the slightest atten- tion to the operations of the line since its K |{ . ® ;opening. The road has now been in running Order a little more than seven weeks. Its ^ 7 ® projectors are enabled, by experience during th a t time, to estimate the possibilities of real- ik n g on their., expectations or their invest- ^||{®jhenh Of course, their calculations are lim- ^ n ”? i ^ d by the incomplete condition of thesys- that they hope ultimately to construct. does not yield resolts originally anticipated, dbbsolation in the refleotibn that they.- road up Fulton street to the city limits there ought not to be the slightest doubt of a remunerative return. F o r the pub lic the company has already aceomplishod a great deal. The equipment in Tolling stock and motive power is the best obtainable from liberal expenditure and the resources of engineering skill. In courtesy, diligence and intelligence the employes are generally above the average standard. No serious mishap has occurred to passengers. The roadway is stable and safe. Provocation for fault finding is rather in details than in the general scheme of direction. Criticism of the method of himdling passengers at the bridge and the ferries is, however, well founded. General Jourdan’s explanation is an inadequate answer to the unfavorable comments that have appeared from correspondents. There is no sufficient reason for not establishing connection for trains alike at the bridge and at Fulton Ferry. The manifest d u ty of the company is to run all cars from one end of the route to the other. To the suggestion that the grade be- tween the bridge and the river front is too he.avy the answer is that it one tr.ain in three can be run over it the entire eomiilement can be drawn or propelled. With equal force the same answer will apply to the protest that the switching facilities at the ferry terminus are not extensive enough to warrant multiplica tion of the number of through trains. W’hat can be aoeoinpUshed with one train, under the present headwa 5 ', can be done with three or four. Economical considerations ought not to deter the management from exhibiting reasonable enterprise. The most effective method of increasing traffic is to in vito it. By deferring to the comfort and con venience of passougei's the oomp.any will adopt a course compatible with sound busi ness judgment and compensating for all the additional trouble and expenditure involved. If the oblig.ations of the management to the public are complied with there can bo no doubt that the oiierntion of the Kings County Elevated Railway will prove a profitable as it is a most useful undertaking. A R c s c i n b l a n c u u n d a D i f f e r e n c e . Among other attractive features of the Al bany landscape is a depression, a valley, a ravine, a gully, or whatever one may choose to call it, north of the Capitol. However beautiful the sudden interval may bo, it is not wholly advantageous from a utilitarian standpoint. It interferes with the conven ient public use and the development of the neighborhood of JIawk and Spruce streets aud Clinton avenue. Last year the Legislature passed an act authorizing the Common Coun cil to construct a viaduct across the chasm on the line of Hawk street from near Spruce street to Clinton avenue. The Governor says he “ did not expressly appirove” this bill, but “ permitted it to become a law.” Any curiosity ns to what constitutional or home rule difficulty prevented his sign ing it, the Governor does not satisfy. The Common Council refused and neg lected to do anything about the viaduct. This year another bill was passed, omitting all mention of the Common Council and au thorizing the work to be done under the direc tion of the Mayor of the city. The manifest purpose was to get rid of the Aldermen, who doubtless in Albany resemble their kind in Brooklyn and elsewdiere. This should be enough, one would think, to make the Gov ernor prick up his local sovereignty ears and to fuinish material for an eloquent veto. Not a bit of it. He could not sign the Com mon Council measure of last year, though for some undisclosed reason he allowed it to become a law. But the Maj'or measure of this year ho n o t merely allows to become a law, but with glad alacrity hastens to speed it on its way to the Statute book by apipending his eager aud joyous signature. The Mayor, he says in his memorandum, “ is just as much a part of the local authorities as the Common Council, and no question of ‘ home rule ’ is involved.” You are right. Governor. So is the Mayor of Brooklyn as much a p>art of the local authorities as the Common Council of Brooklj'n. The Mayor of Brookljm is recog nized in the Electric Reform b ill: Sec. 2. Before proceeding under the authority hereby given, the said Edison Eiectric Illuminating Company, of the City of Brooklyn, shall enter into a bond to the City oE Brooklyn, to be approved by the Mayor and Corporation Couhael thereof. In sueli penalty as the Mayor of said city shall prescribe, indemnifying the said city against all suits, actions and liabilities which may be incurred from the failure of said company to relay all pavements and flagging removed or disturbed iu tbo progress and performance of his work. See. 3. This g rant to said company is also condi tioned upon its entering into a written contract with said City of Brooklyn, obligating said company to raako such payments or concessions to said city, as the present Mayor thereof may prescribe, which shall not, a t any timo, be more onerous to said com pany than those imposed upon any other corpora tion, company or individual furnishing lights of the same quality and power. The Mayor of Albany can prevent the build ing of the viaduct, and the Mayor of Brooklyn, if he chose, could prevent the operation of the Edison Company. If the laity may bor row a phrase from the Bar, does not the Albany case go on all fours with the Brooklyn case ? Yet the Governor signs the one b ill in favor of the Mayor and vetoes the other in fa vor of the Common Council. Why this discrim ination between the Mayor and the Common Council up the river and the Mayor and the Common Council down here ? The Governor ought to file another memorandum in answer to this interesting question. Is it because Mayor Chapin—a Democrat, but one who has given some evidence heretofore of self ownership and about whose garments there lingers a sensible odor of reform—is Chief Magistrate of Brooklyn, while Mayor Maher—a regular, straight out, “ dyed in the wool,” Democrat” partisan, who would scout the idea of claiming independence, and who never was suspected of dreaming, even after a supper of lobster salad and Welch rarebit, of reform—is Chief Magistrate of Albany? The suggestion is n o t pleasant for Mayor Chapin aud unfortunately he cannot avoid it on the “ general law” theory of home rule. The Al bany measure provides for one specific via duct. It does not contemplate viaducts all over town. O a r E c l s u r e C la s s . America is so young and active a country that it is sometimes hastily assumed that we have no leisure class. Europeans find in this fact the cause of our u nhappy deficiencies in many respects. High culture, they tell ns, is impossible in a land where all the peo ple have to work for a living. There must be time to devote to the luxuries and accomplishments of existence. In deed one should give his whole attention to these things in order to achieve the best results. Not only this, but the process must go on for generations. There must be not only a leisure class, but a leisure' class by inheritance. When we secure this we shall have real culture, and not till then. Then also we shall begin to be what the late Mr. Matthew Arnold regretfully discovered we are not—“ interesting.” Now this conclu sion might be just if the premises were sound, but, as will presently appear, they are erroneous. If it were once true that America had no leisure class, it is true no longer. We have one right here in the City o f Brooklyn. We are indebted for it to that imperfectly understood but doubtless noble body of men, the Board of Aldermen. This is one of those generous acts of the City Fathers performed so unostentatiously that the people are really unaware of their obliga tions to the Common Council. It is a brilliant act, too, in its way. I t boldly solves the perplex ing problem of providing more rest for toiling mankind, larger opportunity for the workers for intellectual training and assthetio develop ment. Various means to this end have been employed. Capital has been instructed to shorten the daily task of Labor. When La bor has shown no desire to be released, but has preferred to work longer and get more wages, expedients have been adopted to force Labor to “knock off” early and address itself to study and meditation. Conspicuous among these devices is Governor BUll’s Half Holiday law—a- provision which nobody wanted, which even a natarally demagogic legislature repealed in obedience to the public clamor both of employed and employers, but which the Governor refused to relinquish to promote the populEir convenience. The con tinuous effort to enforoe the Eight Hour law —that is, to urge upon workingmen idle in tervals they do not want aud to deprive them of pay they do want—is an other attempt to solve the problem. W ith one courageous blow the Alderm en'put the Gordian k n o t and establish a three h o u r role.- ' T hey hoebmpU^ this beantiM u h d benefl^nV result neaUy and Ingeniously. They resolve. ohd Monday of July to the first Monday, of October, with the exception of one meeting;— at what sacrifice o f rich opportunities it is im possible for anybody b u t the “ combine” to say. But the Aldermen find their virtuous reward in the servicobf others, for at the same time they resolve that during this-period, w ith the exceptions noted, the city offices shall be open only three hours a day—from 9 A. M. tiU 12 noon. A short sum in arithm etic, which anybody whoso name is on the Civil Service eligible lists can do—that is, anybody on the lists made this year—will show that d u r ing the twelve weeks of Summer recess the oo- cupauta of the City Hall will work only about eight full days. Here, then, we have our leisure class ready made. To be sure, it is not very numerous. There are only about 300 members. But then Mr. Ward Mc.Mlia- ter says there are only 400 persona in really “ good society” in New York. Beside, Brook lyn is growing and gradually the local civil list will enlarge. ' Of course, it is easy to conjecture with, what avidity this leisure class will improve its rare opportunity—in the pursuit of literature, science and art, and in other little games. Moreover, aud perhaps host of all, how it encourages the rest of us. We shall all labor the more cheerfully to earn daily bread for ourselves and others—including the City Hall persons, the taxes for whose maintenance will tu n on just the same from the second Monday of July to the first Monday iu October as at other times—knowing that wo are contributing to the culture of a selected few. If we can got one or two weeks’ vacation in tbo dog days we shall take it gratefully, but in any event we shall rejoice in the knowledge that we have a leisure class. Aud we owe this, to say n o th ing of other blessings, to the Aldermen. A n O f f i c i a l D e l i n q u e n t * A most unsatisfactory, not to any disgrace- ful, state of affairs exists in the office of the District Attorney for the city and county of New York. Owing to a vast nooumnlatiou o f cases calling for the action of the prosecuting officer for the people, aud by special arrange ment with Colonel Fellows, Judge Barrett, of the Supreme Court, summoned a Special Grand Jury to sit during the current month. This is a very unusual proceeding aud only resorted to when prosecutions or investiga tions of an extraordinary number or character demand it. Colonel Fellow's had represented to Judge Barrett the imiierative need of a special jury if certain arrears of business iu his office were to be disposed of and certain charges implicating city officials were to be promptly inquired into. Among the matters which induced the Di.strict Attor ney to make the request were the frauds com mitted at the last election, the unfinished trials of the Aldermanio boodle gang and some four or five thousand alleged violations of the oxeise laws. The Special Grand Jury was sworn in on Monday of last week, and two days later the Distorney Attorney at whose so urgent solici tation i t was impaneled left the city for the •purpose of attending the Democratic National Convention a t St. Louis. In eousequeuoo of his absence there has been a serious delay in bring ing before the jury the work it was expected to do. Dispatches were sent to Colonel Fellows by bis chief assistant requesting instructions, but as late as Monday no reply had been received, nor does his exact whereabouts ap pear to have been known. In the interim nothing has been done to expedite the m ain business which the District Attorney was ap parently BO eager to push. Neither the elec tion frauds nor the boodle trials are any nearer a legal adjudication than they were at the timo of the first meeting of the jury, and Colonel Fellows’ assistants have occupied the interval iu the dispatch of comparatively un important cases. Monday Judge Barrett embraced the op portunity offered by this gross neglect of the public interests to express himself very freely in respect to the management of the D istrict Attorney’s office. When the Court of Oyer and Terminer met and his Honor called the case of Dunn, the alleged bank robber, counsel for defense were present Euad announced their readiness to proceed, but nobody represent ing the District Attorney appeared. After nn hour’s delay Colonel Fellows’ junior as sistant, who was a t the time engaged in the excise cases, came into court and undertook the prosecution. This last proof of the loose and negligent methods of the District Attor ney unsoaloEl his Honor’s Ups and he gave expression to his thoughts in the following language: I called this Grand Jurjf at the special request of Colonel Follows, who told me that he had impor tant huslness to bring before it. He has beou away from the city ever since the Grand Jury has been sworn in, and I cannot And out where ho Is or wbeu he Is going to return. The important business of which Colonel Follows spoko to mo has not been presented to the Grand Jury. If there la any more delay I shall dismiss tho Grand Jurors, and shall state my reasons for so doing—tho deplorable neg ligence by the District Attorney of hla duties. It Is not right to keep the Grand Jury together a t a great public expense with nothing for them to do. The people of Now York were fully warned of the easy going, shiftless, do nothing char acter of the man a t the time of his nomina tion for the office to which they subsequently elected him. It was more than hinted that, by reason of his political and personal associa tions with the men who were the beneficiaries of the boodle divide in the Board of 1884, be was baudioappod and unfitted to undertake the duties of the chief prosecuting officer. They voted for him with their eyes open and they are reaping now what they sowed then. Colonel Fellows’ election was equivalent to the service of a public notice that New York was not particularly anxious to bring the boodlers to justice; that i t did not care to have a District Attorney who would pursue criminals, regardless of who they were and without fear or favor. That was the rational inference from tho victory he won a t the polls, and he seems to be aet- i>g in strict accordance with it. I t is suggested that a movement to dismiss him from his office should be started, but what would tho result of such a movement in all likelihood be ? He could not be removed , without the Governor’s approval, and Mr. Hill has recently shown so ment to the doctrine of home rule that, in the face of the large vote polled by Colonel Fellows, notwithstanding the publicity of his antecedents and ohameteristios, the Governor might fairly plead the decision of the ballot box as a sufficient reason for refusing to sanc tion the District Attorney’s dismissal. The people of the City of New York must share with Colonel Follows the censure which his remissuess excites. The West is n o t taking its politics very se riously yet. It chuckles and laughs and is crowding as much fqn as possible into the in terval that separates it from the hard work of the canvass. On one subject, however, i t ap. pears to have made up its mind—and that is that our genial Chaunoey won’t do for a Pres, idential candidate. Ex-Governor Foster, of Ohio, illustrates this sentiment by relating the substance of a story which Mr. Depew tells on himself. I t is alleged that the latter recently met a tramp from the West and jocosely asked him what h is chances were out there “ First rate, Mr. Depew, first rate,” returned the stranger. “ We have your banners al ready to hang out as soon as you are nomi nated and they all bear a n appropriate motto.” “ Indeed,” said Mr. Depew, “ and what have you on them ?” ‘ ‘ The public b e ------ ,” responded the man from the sunset laud. But if Mr. Depew’s virtues are not so thor. oughly understood beyond the Alleghenies os they are here, his reputation as a prophet may yet be vindicated by a stampede to Blaine in the Chicago Convention. A New England parasol manufacturer an- nouuces a new design for the p resent season, the “ Bandana Nonpareil.” American in- genuity Emd enterprise still flourish east of the Hudson. And when the mighty West catches the fever, into what fantastic conceits will the colors of^ the noble old Roman be woven. W hether or n o t electric lights are injurious to navigation is a question which has been re- peatedly discussed, but new interest will 'be given to it by the proposition to place 10010 . - desoent lamps in the bay in order to enable vessels to come over the bar aud reach their .docks at night. The saving of time that would thus be insured would be of incaloula- ble benefit to the commerce of the port, but there is grave reason to doubt whether the project will be ns suoces.sful ns expected. It would certainly necessitate a large increase in the night Custom House force. Fillipo Guastoni, a n ardent Italian youth, fell in love with a womEm who was, uiifortu- nately, married. The husband, strange as it may seem, thought be bad some rights and interfered. Determined to have the woman in the next world if- he could not in this, Fillipo'kUIed the object o f his adoration and then sent a birilet th o u g h his own brain. In Italy, France and o ther continental coim- But in this country there is generally d limit of forbearanoe and i t is reached by the man who, after extending the hospitalities of his home, is calmly asked if ho will not oonseut to part With h is wife and roundly abhsed if he says “ No.” If PiUipo Guastoni had simply killed himself no one could complain. That would perhaps have been the proper thing to do. As it is his enjoyment -in the next world is liable to be cut short by the unexpected arrival of the wronged husband. Tho measure to newly ceiling the Assembly Chamber. is reluctantly signed by the Gov ernor. Hia criticism is directed to the details of the measure rather thou to tho work to be done. The work is necessary. The bill provides that it shall be done u nder the charge of an Assembly Committee of five, of whom four are to be named by the Speaker, two to be Republicans and two Democrats and the Speaker himself to bo tho fifth. The making of a special committee into 0 Oapitol Construction Board is a parody on fit legislation. The design, of course, to secure the patronage. A more unfit method would be hard to devise. The necessity of the work alone reeonoiles the Governor to the approval of the measure. The measure to take the appointm ent of tho sixteen Game and Fish protectors out of the hands of tho Governor and to repose it iu the hands of the Commissioners of Fisheries has been approved. An Executive who dimin ishes his own volume of patronage saves him self from many besetments. The Governor tliinks as tho Fisheries Commissioners ore the source of authority over the Protectors they should also be the source of their appoint ment. This is right. The Governor has approved of the b ill to com plete the State Library and appointing Speak er Colo, Lieutenant Governor Jones and Cap itol Commissioner Perry a board to oversee the work. There is a memorandum filed with the approval objecting to the appointment of a special board to do or oversee the work— nevertheless the measure is signed, which is the iin])ortant matter. The oompletiou of the State and Law Library is a necessity. The long omis.sion to go on with the. work has been a loss to the State. All the friends of 0 plan adecpiately to house the magnificent library of the State will be gratified by the fact of the assured completion of the p o rtion of the Cap itol reserved for it. The Governor’s ofitio- ism of the details of the meastire is just, but the measure is the best that a Le gislature ad verse to him in politics would grant. Tammany Hail last n ight heartilj’ ratified the nominations of the St. Louis Convention. The feature of the evening was an address by Governor Hill,who, among other things, s a id : We lavor freer trade, but not free trade. TUo Democratic.platform, while not iu every respect as some of us might deslro ir, ounioleully expresses the principle of tariff reform to which we are all com mitted. [Cheers.) It I thought that our platform ■favored free trade I should uot be hero to-uight. [Renewed cheering and applause.) I believe in an Intelligent, fair aud honest revision of tho tariff, a revision in tho interest of tho people aud not of monopolies. I believe in p'rotecting labor in every legitimate and proper tvay, but unnocosaary and unjust burdens upon commerce do not afford any assistance or protection to worklngraou. [Cheering and applause.) The Governor does well to drive home this idea. It is perhaps unfortunate for the Dem ocracy that it finds itself called upon to ex plain the difference between free trade and vevenue reform, but there is jileuty of time to do so between now and November, aud with a thorough understanding of the issue, there cannot, in our judgment, be any doubt of the result. Mr. Cleveland’s re-election is favored by a large majority of the American people and if, ns tho Albany Express asserts, England is for him also, ho may fairly claim to be hacked by almost the entire Anglo-Saxon race. Mr. Charles Emory Smith, of the Philadel phia Press, who brought about tbo meeting between Mahone and President Garfield, which resulted in the affixing of the Republi can label to Maboneism in Virginia, has re pudiated his political protege of 1881 and will help to “ squelch” him at Chicago. His club is mightier than that of Hercules and he learned the art of wielding it in the sultry arena of Now York politics. Mr. Smith is a squelcher from Squelchville. PERSONAL MENTION. Miss Minnie Terry was awarded 12 cents in her suit (or libel against Jlri. Ferrine. Bob Hilliard, the actor, was up again yes terday In siipplameniary proceedings. Hasbetred that bo bad no money. Mr. Gould is in Chattanooga. Amelie Rives, the atithoress, has obtained a license to marry John A. Otaanlor, of New York. Mrs. Clara P. Pope, wife of Major General John I’opo, died yesterday in St. Louis. CURRENT EVENTS. Chicago defeated the New York Club yes terday. Score: 4 to 2. The Union Club (New York) has decided to postpone action on a new site until next Fall. This will give the Manhattan Club a chance to get the Stewart mansion If it wants it. The Duke of Westminster’s colt Ossory won tbo Asset Stakes. The Bishop o f Limerick has issued a pro- nanclamento against the National League. This la held to mean that the Papal rescript will he en forced to the letter. Mr. Chandler introduced a resolution in the Senate yesterday providing for an Inquiry lute the recent Louisiana election. Mr. Gladstone has issued another manifesto against the Unionists. A 15 year old boy, named Peter Alt, yes terday shot his father In Baltimore. He did it to prevent an assault oh bis mother. Anna L. Hower, a female convict, escaped Monday from the Anamosee (la.) Penitentiary, by sawing an Iron bar out of a window and letting her- ENGLISH RACES. Second Day of the Ascot Heath Meeting. Trine* Soltykoffts Shaen, lord Londonder* rj’s Uazlehatch nnd Captain Haeliell’g Sliillelagrb tbe Winners. L ondon , June 18. This was tho second day of tho Ascot Heath race meeting. Tho race for the Ascot Dorby Stakes was. won by Prince Soliykoff'a bay colt Sheen. Lord Oalthorpe^s chestnut Ally Zaraa was second and Sir R. Jardlne’s bay coU Strouvar third. The Duke of Beaufort’s chestnut colt Irgandor, Mr. H. T. Fenwick’s bay colt Renown, and Lord Bradford’s chestnut colt Lawloy also ran. Tho last betting was 7 to 4 against Sheen, 10 to 1 against Zama, S to 2 against Stronvar, 5 to 1 against Irgauder , and 10 to 1 eoch against Renown and Lawley. The races for the Fern Hill Stakes was won by Lord Londonderry’s.8 year old chestnut colt Hazle- batch, which boat Lord R. Churcbili’3 2 year old black filly L’Abbesso do Jouarre. Thuao were the only starters. The last beuing was & to 4 on Hazle batch. Tho race for the Royal Hunt Cup was won by Captain Macbeirs 3 year old Shillelagh. Mr. A. Victor’s 4 year old chestnut colt Attlla was second and Mr, W. J. Legh’s 4 year old bay colt Veracity third. There were twenty-two starters. HOW PERSIA’S FRIENDSHIP MIGHT COUNT I n C a s e o f a C o n f l i c t B o t t v c o i i t b e B r U « i« b a n d tb e R i i s s d a n E m p i r e s . [Copyright, 1888.] L ondon , Juno 13. Tho Shah of Persia, desiring to negotiate a ipan from British capitalists and being rather doubtful about getting it, seizes the opportunity to assert his friendly feelings toward tho conquerors of his Eastern neighbor. There Is a general dislike to Persia Iu England, even those having only a gen eral knowledge of the nation regarding her as a wily, weak and intriguing Power, subserrient to Russia and euoroacning toward India. English olflcers stationed in tho latter country havo a more couflrmod distrust of Persia and a cousetous- noss that any friendly attitude on her part Is .but the precursor of some request. Still she might be useful to England, not by offering active rosUtanco In case of a Russian movomoBt southward, but by withholding supplies aud refusing to assist the Czar's troops in crossing her territory. Tho Shah has asked for tho de tachment of some competent English officers to or ganize and discipline his' troops, aud while they could not make heroes of. the motley herdes con stituting thojirmy of tho “ King of Kings,” 111 olad, poorly fed nud unpaid as they are, they might raa- torialiy assist England in a political point of view. Early iu the century many English officers Borvod tho Persian Army, but th,e practice was discontinued on account of tho joalouay of some of the officials of the Eastern Powers. His Majesty has also naval ambitions, and it is possible that some of the ironclads England will be glad to get rid of may bo soon soon on the Per- • slan Gulf under tho guidance of officers seeking in a foreign servlco tho advancement they have wearied of obtaining in their own. The influences which England will thus obtain In Persia will bo useful to her in quelling the rumors prevalent among the natives of India to the effect that the Shah and the Czar have a common fooling of -hos tility toward England, and that the former is bound to Join tbe Russian monarch when the hour for tho iuevltablo conflict arrives. With English officers In acknowledged good favor at tho court of Telieran It would soon bocomo known that such reports wero false aud tho naClve Idea of the Czar’s coming omnipotence in Oriental affairs would re ceive at least a temporary check.. Jn view of the steady progress made by the Russians in Asia, tho English a t home have called for the display of some .aciiviry in India and tho cessation of the policy of VBtaudiug on tholr own ground aud Inviting attack by a stupid Immobility, aud eveu this little diver sion in tho SUah’s domains will be bailed as a movement iu the right direction. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. l>r. ICondig'’s A d d rctiu to th e D e l e f f a t o s . D e a t h o£ S tate S e c r e t a r y D a u f o r ih * [Special to the Eagle.] R ochesteb , N. Y., June 13. At the Sunday School Convention yesterday the feature of the meeting was tho address by Rev. Dr. A.B. Keudig, ot Brooklyu,who spoke on *‘What, How and Why.” Ue spoko of tho differoncos in the training of chlUirou aud how they turned out when reared under religious influence?. Ue illustrated his point by compariug the weed to the sinner and tho flower to the saint, lie quoted from Matthew the saying: ** Every plant that my Heavenly Father has not planted shall be rooted up.’'- He said that children were capable of believing a t a much younger ago than Is generally supposed, and that insirucliou In righteousness should eoinmonce before the common school oducation. He told how a Jewish child began the study of the Scriptures at tho ago of 4 and a t 12 crossed tho line between boy hood and youth and was requested to present him- eolf three times a year at tho great feasts. The doctor said that Ix^doctrlaution was necessary to moral Btamlua and that belief was tbe most import ant requisite in man. Ho also spoko of the need of exerciso to tbe young. At the evening sosslou of the conventiou nearly three thousand were present. Mr. Russell W. McKee, of Brooklyn, was elected president; Samuel Booth, vice president, for the Second Judicial Dis trict; John R. MorrW, secretary pro tern., owing to the illness of the State Secretary. Rosolutions of sympathy, offered by Mr. B. R. Corwin, were sent to General Sheridan. Elugs County has twenty delegates present. DEATH OF THE STATE 8BCBBTARY, . E lmiba , N. Y.» Juno 13. Professor Edward Danforth, secretary of the State Sunday School Association, who was takou 111 on Friday last, died a t 1:15 o'clock this morning of Bright’s disease. Few educators wore better known ^roughout the State. During many years of his life ho was actively engaged in institute work. He was once superintendent of the schools of Troy, N. Y.; of Graud Rapids, Mich.; principal of tho Union schools of Ler6y and Batavia; school commissioner of Erie County and deputy State superintendent of public Instruction' under Abram B. Weaver. He was the twenty-third president of tho State Sunday School Association and ten years Its secretary. Ho was preparing to attend tlie annual convention a t Rochester this week when taken ilL TWO VETOES BY THE PRESIDENT. A S o l d i e r W o u n d e d in T i m e o f P e a c e a n d a D i s a p p o i n t e d C o n t r a c t o r * [Special to tho Eagle.] WASHiNaTON, D. C., Juno 13. President Cleveland bas vetoed the bill granting a pension to Stephen Schiedel, who served in the First Regiment, Missouri Light Artillery. Schiedel is not suffering from the effects of any wound re ceived during the war, but was injured while firing a cannQnin Hamburgh, N. Y., on July 4,1866. The President has also vetoed a bill providing for the relief of John H. Marlon, an army contractor who lost something over $1,000 by failing to fulfill a contract, thns causing tho Goverument to purchase elsewhere. ThePresldeut holds that if contracts are to be of any use or protection to the Govern ment they should not be lightly set aside on behalf of citizens who are disappointed as to their profit- ahle.nature or their ability to perform them. self down by meaifh of bedclothes. Denis Williams, a Florida negro, was lynched yesterday for having committed a murder. Mayor Hewitt yesterday sent fourteen ve toes to tho New York Common CounclL Albert G. Sellon, the postal clerk who killed his associate, Jerry Q, Sinclair, on a mall car, has made a confession. The race horse Horry Mann broke his neck yesterday In the last race at Jerome. A boy named Willie White, who is blacking boots in Newark, claims te bo the son of Lieutenant Governor S. M. White, of California, tho temporary chairman of the St. Louis Convention* This is Columbia College Commencement day. Early this' morning fire broke out in a big tenement on Second street, New York* Several lives are hellevod to have been lost. All of the licensing clauses of the English local government bill are to be abandoned. The English Government was defeated in a vote In the House of Commons last night. Alice Woodhall has gone back to England. Mgr. Persico is to remain in Ireland and continue to report informatloa obtained by him, POLITICAL POINTS. Governor Hill helped Tammany Hall last night to ratify the St. Louis nominations. The Maine Bepublicans have nominated Edward C. Burleigh for Governor. Senator Chase, of Bhodo Island, has been re-elected. He is a Quaker. The House yesterday spent its time discuss ing the Tariff bill. The Indiana delegation to Chicago will be solid for Harrison. CONTEMPORARY HUMOR, Irritated Frencbm a n (to A m erican who had mistaken him for a waiter)—Slr-r, you haf gr-r-ross- ly insulted m a There is my card. My seconds vlll valt upon you, sir-r-r. American—Never^ mind your seconds, Frenchy. Ton can watt upon me just as welL Pass me the Worcesterehire sauce and be quick about i t — Rarptr'$ Bazar^ Mr. Billington (earnestly^—Ah, Miss L aura, would there were something that I might do, how ever difficult, to show, the ardent affection— Miss Ceolngton—There Is, but pm afraid you'U find Ik' too hard. Hr. Billington—Oh, nam e U; 1 wUl.be only teo happy— Miss Ceolngton—Well, just atop, telklognonsensft— THE LOCUSTS NOT YET DESTRUCTIVE. ’T h n s F a r T li o y H a v e Jfot m o l e s t e d F r u i t . G r a i n o r V e g e i a b l e s . CniOAao. 111., Juno l a DIspatclies from several points in Ullnols aud lows say that tbo locusts, whlob are maUng their appearance In such great numbers, are not molest ing fruit, grain or yegetables as yet. The only dam age done is tho killing of young aud tender trees, many of which dlo from the incisions mode from the insects iu depositing their eggs. The secretary ot the Iowa State Agtlenltnral So ciety says he has recelyed Information from Mus catine that there are millions of locusts In that county, b a t no especial damage lias yet been re ported. It seems to he the general oplulon here that the locusts In Eastern Iowa are not of the seventeen year variety, but of a harmless class that come around frequently, seven years ago being the time of the last visitation. CHA9BERLAIN ATTACKS GLAOSTONa CbarffinET th e Pcoi>le’M W i l l i a n i W itta V u n i i u a l t l a f a l r n e . s a n d I n a c G u r a c r . L ondon , June 13. Mr. Joseph Chamberlain has written a letter In Which be says that Mr. Gladstone’s manifesto to tbe Ayr electors is unusually unfair and Inaccurate and that it la untrue that the dissident-Liberals are false to their pledges or that tho mala Issue before the country has changed since 1836. Mr. Glad stone allows his followers to say that tho Irish policy upon which he divided tbo Liberals and reduced them to impotence Is dead, but declines to tell the country what h e would substitute and leaves him self free to repudiate the declarations of hU fol lowers. THE HICUIGAN BOOH FOB ALGEB. D etroit , Mich., Jane 13. From present Indications the special Alger train will be called upon to carry to Chicago, Monday, over 2,000 members of Alger clubs. The Fourth Regiment Band will accompany tho clubs. Arrived at Chicago the clubs will make a tour of the princi pal hotels. Detroit artists will be sent over In ad vance to put up Algor decorations “Gath” had spcolsl business In Detroit with Governor Alger yesterday. He says In nn Interview that If ho were betting he weald stake on Algor against tho field. THE BOAT TIPPING IDIOT AGAIN. F ollerton , Neb., June 13. Two young German ranchers, Hans Tldge and Angust Mlohaelson, were boating here yesterday when Mlcbaelson, to frighten Tldge, who was un able to swim, tipped, the boaL Both lost their bal ance, fell in and were drowned. HATIOEAL LEAGUE UCHBEBS ABUK8TED. D ublin , June 13. Several members of the National Leagne have been arrested as a result of a series of secrot In quiries, which have been Instituted by the Govern m e n t Some ot tbe prisoners were arrested tor de clining to give evidence. ■A 8 U D BOBBERS FRIGaTEHED B l TROOPS. The engineer complied, but during the parley the fireman Jumped from tho oab and made hU way back to the station, Informing the seoend seotlon of the train, on which were several detachments of United States troops going South: The seotlon came up, and the robbers, realizing the motive of the fireman, escaped to the mountains. HUSBAHD AHD TTIFE CIUKGED WITH HURDEB. T obonto , Onfc, Juno 18. )Lask August Josh Priestman, Jr., agent In this city for the Northwestorn Masoulo Aid Association, was found dead on the street near bis residence, having been shot through the head, and a revolver was found lying besid him. Priostman’s life was heavily Insured, and there wore speculations as to suicide or murder, but no clue was obtained. Last night County Constable Smith and wife were ar rested, charged with having committed ihe murder. Smith was the first person to discover Priestman’s dead body, and tho detectives who have been at work on the case believe that they have evldouce eBtabiisblng his connection with the murder. TEXAS REPUBLICANS WANT QUESUAU* C hicago , ill., Juue 13. A Tribune special from Emporia says: “A portion of tho Texas delegation to the Chicago convention passed through this city yesterday afternoon and wore InterTlewod as to their preferences. Among tho number wore H. 0. and. C. M. Forguson, tho delegates at large for that State, both of whom de clared a warm preference for Gresham and thought the entire dolegation would vote solidly for him. On being asked their choice for a dark horse, one said ho was for Ingalls aud tho other for Hlscock, of New York.” PEDKSTRIANISU IN WEST VIBGINIl. PARKBR8BDRG, W. Va., June 13. Tho twouty-seven hours' go as you please pedes trian race closed here a t midnight with tho pedes trians In the following order; Tom Cox, of Pitts burg, 111 miles aud 10 laps; J. P. ilackay, ot Balti more, 92 miles; Dan Kelley, of Springfield, Mass., 89 miles aud 8 laps; Joseph Biaunon, 86 miles aud 7 laps; L. llackloy, .83 miles and 7 laps, and J. Mel- llutree, 69 miles aud 17 laps, Tho last three men are local. Cox took two-thirds of the net receipts, the rest being divided between Nos. 2 and 3. REPUBLICANS AND TJIE SALOON QUESTION. T opeka , Kan., June 13. At the annual convention, of the Slate Temper ance Union yesterday, resolutions wore adopted donoundug the statement that a prohibitory law cannot bo enforced, and asking that the National Republican Convention adopt tho anil saloon plank. Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, of Iowa, addressed the convention, and said that she was on route to Chicago, and in tho name of tho Republican women of tho country would demand that tho Republicans declare against the saloons. AN ARHI DEFAULTER’S DESERTION. C olumbus , O., Jnuo 13. A sonsatlou was created here by the discovery of a shortage iu the accounts of the Quartermaster’s Department of tho United Slates barracks. Some time ago Captain Collins was roUeved and his place was filled by Captain Olemm. During Col lins’ term of office his assistant was Sergeant Thomas Lacey and to him are attributed the dis crepancies. Lacey found that his shortage was to bo exposed and deserted. The amount of tho short age is not known. THE KNOX COLLKGR PRESIDENT RESIGNS. G alesburgu , IlL, Juno 13. After thirteou years’ service as president of Knox College, Dr, Newton Bateman yesterday presented to the Board of Trustees his uncouditional resigna tion, to take effect July 1, in consequence of con tinued ill health and the advice of his physi cians. The Board, with the citizeus, are unani mously In favor of retaining the doctor under some condition. The matter has been referred to a committed. Tiro RURDERS AND A POSSIBLE LTNCBING* RicHMONn, Ind., Juno 13. During a free fight a t Portland last evening be tween Charles Wlllianis and James Cola on one side and Jerry Moore on the other Joseph McClel land was killed by Cole with a dirk duife, while the former was endeavoring to separate the combat ants. ’Williams stabbed Moore in several places, fatally injuring him. Cole made his escape. It is thought there will be a lynching to-night If he Is caught SHOT nis 1V1FK TO OKT HER HOME. N orway , Mich., June 13. Some time ago Hattie, the wife of Edwin Warren, left him and returned to her family. Last Saturday all she possessed was burned up in tho great Are. Yesterday she was on the street, whoa she met her husband. He demanded her return to his house. She refused. Ho a t once shot hor with a revolver, then picked her up aud at the muzzle of the re volver marched her through tho streets to his house. She will die. Warren has been jailed. ASSAULTED IN A SOLDIERS’ HOME* A ugusta , Me., Juno 13. James McCaulley, a termer inmate of the Na tional Soldiers’ Home, Togus, assaulted with in tent to kill, Chenery and Von Kersting, clerks of General Stephenson, a t the home Monday evening. McCaulley was arroatoU yesterday. He waived ex amination and was put under $20,000 bonds. You- Kerstuig may die, though somewhat better at the latest accounts. The causa of the assault was a de sire for revenge. A COUNTY TKKASURKR’S ACCUSATION. CORYDON, Iud.,_ Juno 13. The treasurer of this couuty in his auuual settle ment states that he has redeemed county orders to tbe amount of $13,000, which had never been re ported as outstanding. The present treasurer is a Republican and he succeeded a Democrat who, wishing to make a good showing, failed to report the full amount ot tho county’s indebtedness. KNOCKED SENSELESS BY A CUICKEN FIGHTER, Z anesville , 0 ., June 13. Frank P. Gardner, city editor of the Times-Re- carder, was struck and knocked sonsoless yesterday by Dr. James Holden, son of the late Mayor. The paper contained an article describing a chicken fight and the names of Dr. Holds a and. his brother appeared among those who par tlcipated. Gardner is eerlously injured. BITTEN BY A RABID CUB* CHICAGO, IlL, June 13. A rabid our created a great disturbance in the Town of Lake last evening and bit several men and children, beside a number of cows and horses, be fore the police succeeded in killing him. Two of the children bitten were terribly lacerated. THE OLD BUT DEADLY GUN BARBEL* S yracuse , N. Y., June 13. While a young man named Mosher, In Groton, was working on an old gun barrel yesterday, tho weapon was discharged, and tbe charge, striking Mosher’s sister in tho neck, killed her instantly. MC LANE GOING BACK TO HlS POST. B altihorb , Md„ June 13. Mr. MoLane, United States Minister to France, leaves Baltimore to-day for New York, and will sail from that city on Saturday for Havre on the steam er La Normandie. TORIES OPPOSE THE GOYBBNUENT. LONDON, June 13. It is ascertained that twenty-one Tories voted last night in opposltUn to the Government on the reso lution directed against the extravagance ot the Ad miralty office. O’DONNELL’S SUIT AGAINST TBE TIRES* L ondon , June 13. Tho hearing in the suit of Mr. Frank Hugh O’Donnell against tbo London Time$ for libel bas been postponed to tho 2Ut lust. HYMENEAL. G a m p b c 1 i 1 j a l l e r • Mr. Patrick Campbell, of the United States Navy, and wife, Mary J. Lahey, daughter of M& John Labey, formerly sexton of St. Anthony’s Church, were united In tho sacred bonds of wedlock on Monday evening. The beautiful ceremony took place at St. Anthony’s R. C. Church, aud Father O’Hare, the rector, officiated. Miss Maggie L. Lahey ..was the bridemaid, and Mr. Edward Oakes, of Philadelphia, groomsman. Father O’Hare con cluded by giving.tho happy couplo his benediction. After tho wedding ceremony the bridal party re turned to tbe residence of-the'bride’s parents, 217 Kent streeti where a reception was held. Professor Simpson furnished the music. Ac 11 o’clock the guests sat down to au elaborate supper fur- nishedby Swain. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Lahey, Rev. William J. Hamil ton, Mr. H. M. Griffiths, of tbe United States Navy, Mr. Edward Oakes and family, of Philadelphia, Mr. John Lahey, Jr., Mr. James Dunn, Mr. and Mra John Cornell, Mr. McLaughlin, Mrs. Bartra Mur ray, Mr. John Conklin aud sister, Mr. Peter Brown, Miss Irene Horan, Mr. James Simpson, president, S t Anthony’s Young Men’s Union; Mr. Louis Reyn olds, Miss Mary Rafferty, Mies M. Lizzard and .Mr. and Mrs. Skelton. The bride received many valu able wedding gifts.. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will spend their honeymoon In Washlugtou and Phila delphia and will return in two weeks and take up tholr residence in the Seventeenth Ward. A DEGREASED DEATH RATE S h o w u 1>Y th e W e e k l y H e p o r t o f th o H e a l t h D e p a r t m e n t * Deputy Health Commissioner John S. Young reports that the deaths In Brooklyn during the week ending Saturday, Juno 9,1888, numbered 261, being 20 less than in tbe previous week, and ropresontlog an annual death rate of 17.57 iu every 1,000 of the population. Compared with the corresponding week in 1687 there wero 30 more, when the death rate was 16.17. Compared with the corresponding week in 1886 there were 12 more, the rate of mortality then being 18.82. By classes the deaths, the death rate aud the percentage of deaths to the total deaths were as follows: Race per Per cent. Deattia. 1.000. of total. Zymotic ............................ 60 8.77 21.45 O o n ^ itationol.............. 37 2.49 14,18 Local ................................ 126 8.48 48.28 Devolopmental ................. 26 1.76 9.96 Vioienoe ........................... 16 1.03 6.X3 Of ohlidreo—under 6 years of age there were 89 deaths, a t an annual death rate of 5.99, or 31.09 per ceut. oftotaL There were 48 deaths under 1 year* or 18.40 per cent, of tetaL The four chief causes of death were: Diphtheria, 23; consumption, 22; pneumonia, 21; BcarlatlDa, 12. Aggregate, 78, or 29 l 89 per c e n t of- total Tho death rate of certain American and foreign oitloswas as follows, May 26, 1888: Brooklyn, 18.91; New York, 24.02; Boston, 21.2; Washington, 17.80; New Orleans, ^ .09 ; Philadelphia, 19.B3; l^ndou, •16.6; Paris^21.60; Dublin, 24.4; Glasgow, 25.6.- There were 119 deaths in honses cdatalnlog four or more families ftenementB]. The birth returns humbeiod 206; the marriages 127, Thero werS E2 •deaths iar phbUo foaUsutions and; colored. penoh>: ENDING STUDY. Graduates of the Berkeley Institute. Eitays on Eng1is]i Literatnre and Ameri. can Writers aud Poets—The Diplomas Presented to-the Pupils b j Mr. Boodr. The friends and relatives of the young ladies of Berkeley Institute filled the Memorial Pres* byierian Church, Seventh aveuuo and St. Johns place, to the doors last evening, the occasion being the annual commencement exercises of that fash ionable institute of learning, on. Prospect Heights. The interior of the church was decorated with flow ers and the scene was oae not soon to be forgotten by the young ladles. Rev. Thomas A. Nelson, pas tor of the church, opoued the exercises with a prayer and was followed by a trio, piano, violin vie- loncello,by Messrs. Werkert,Gunner and Ilarcedgen. Miss Lilian E. Tapscott read a well written essay ontUled “ Tho Turning Points of Life,” and received abundant applause as. a reward. Miss Maude Boody displayed her knowledge of the French language by reading an essay, “Jeanne d'Arc.” The essay, “ lafiuenco of America's Noblest Writ ers,” a particularly well and smoothly written effort by Miss Grace L. Whiting, was listened to with much attention. She said: Of all the various Influoncos that emanate from the lives of men moral Influence la tlie most bene ficial and uplifting in its effects upon ttie world s thought and progress. When a great man’s moral and spiritual nature has been developed aud strengthened by guidance from above, and his whole life is broadened and heigutened, then it la hU special^ talent receives its lusting aud tnat deepest source of Inspiration. Then ho is made fit to be the luterprotor of eternal truths to the world. In whatever way this interpretation is made—by muse, by beautiful and ideal pictures, by strong and earnest words—it always strikes root into other men’s hearts, and becomes a moans of unending influence and development. Tho present age, full of brllliaut promise and rich fulfillment, has brought to tho world a list of wriiors, great in both Intellect and moral strength. Their rich teaching has already found an abiding place iu the hearts ot their coun trymen, and lives are daily made brighter and sweeter by the beautiful thouglita which we know m bo but the expression of their own true lives. Foremost among c;ieso uoblo characters stands Emerson, earnest, inspiring and helpful! Au ar dent, liuonsoly religious man, we see his heartfelt, worshiping spirit throughout his writings. His Idea of God, an all pervading spirit, overshadows everytiiing he has written, and the devotion to and trust on that all perfect One Is an indication of the loveliness of his own character. More than al most any othorwriler he regards man in an almost exalted- light; believing that In man exists the image of tho perfect, he urges him to rely more upon the inward life, tho dirino guidance, to become _self reliant, self trustful and yet not in self, but in the power from above. All that Emerson says comes from the heart. Very beauti ful uud expressive are some ot his ossays; the tone so pure aud ennobling, the words so strong and forcible, lie treats of ino holiest feelings between man aud man iu such a venoraiing and tender way that wo gain a new atid bettor lusiglit into tho sacredness of the lies of friendship and love. Those ideas are 80 exalted, so Ideal, that we might doubt their practical benofli, but It Is only by luo perusal of just such thoughts as those that wo can Uopo to realize the perfect friendship—tho more perfect understanding of our follow creatures. To study Emerson la a help, to follow his leading, up lUtiug aud In ioaraiug liis strong and earnest words we feel Umt wo would uot leave him for long, but would again come back to learn more of hia calm, noble spirit. Then Bryant’s poems speak to tho finer Inatincls of our nature with a voice so winning and gentle they reach us with such subtle power, all in the heart which !s true and good—that their Influence though quiet is resistless. Nature and this man are dear companloifj. For his gayer hours slio has a voice of gladness and a smile and eloquence of beauty aud she glides Into his darker muslngs with a mild and gentle sympathy that steals away their sharpness ere he Is aware. Into our busy American life lie brings the hues and odors of this world of beauty that he so dearly loves. Jn describing a scene in nature he dwells with tenderness on tho amallost details; every bud ding flower, every gay songster—all tho varied beauties around him demand and receive his atten tion. From these descriptions we gather beautiful lessons, ennobling thoughts of man and his destiny. Coming to us religious, strong minded aud benev olent, Whittier, our poet of freedom, has cast au everlasting influence for good upon the welfare of our country. His whole life has been consecrated to the Just and the true. With his strong muses— muses that cry out for the rights that appeal to men’s hearts—he became one of the greatest iiisira- luouts toward abolishing slavery. Equally patriotic was W hittier,. He thrills us with a bravo woman’s lovo for her conmry iu “ Barbara Freitchlo. In any subject in which hia strong nature is called out he Is wido and ardent. Then Longfellow, bright, earnest, loving and tender, by his beautiful life and words baa touched aud abided In the hearts of many people everywhere. But chiefly to Americans has Longfellow spoken, for he is our poet, loved as such and lauded as such. His poems are like the sound of exquisite music. Miss Gertrude M. Rlckerson’s essay, “ The Ideal and the Real,” was also well received and was well written. She said: To the old school of philosophy belong some of the greatest minds the world has over known—men like Socrates, Aristotle and Plato, whose influence has oxteadod through all ages. The philosophy of Plato will serve as a good type of thU old school, and In contrast to his philosophy stands that of our Bacon, of more modern times. With Bacon a new idea in philosophy commenced; hitherto it had been of things visionary and beyond the reach of the common people. A vast amount of thought had been expended, with nothing but words as a result True, it tended to enlarge the intellect, but of what worth is this if the necessaries of life are wanting I Tbe aim of Bacon was far different, his desire was to alleviate suffering, make man progressive and forward all the arts aud soleucos. The two words which express the aim of Bacon’s philosophy, are “Utility” and ‘‘Progress.” Plato couaidered it degradiag to usa sciences to minister to mankind. Bacon considered them promoted to the highest place when thus minister ing to the needs of humanity. Tho philosophy of the former was beautiful and wonderful in its con ception, but if you look for fruit you must come to the homelyphiloaophy of the latter. Macaulay says, “To make men perfect was no part of Bacon’s phi losophy, his -humble aim was to make imperfect men comfortable.” In Bacon’s opinion philosophy was made lor man—it was a means to an end, and tiiat end whs to increase the pleas ure and mitigate the pains of millions, who aro not and cannot be philosophers. 'The whole he sums up in these two sontonebs: “ Tho aim of Platonic philosophy was to exalt man to a god, the aim of tho Baconian philosophy was to provide man with what ho requires while he continues to be man. The old Greeks were an Ideal people. This was manifest a t every p o int They were possessed of a wonderful creative genius, vivid imagination aud an Intense innate love of beauty. They culti vated symmetry of form, so that with fine features, a remarkably sensitive aud brilliant Inteltect, they became types of grace, beauty aud intellectual re finement. The Romans, though of the same origin as the Greeks, were entirely ox)posIte iu char acter. Lubko says: “ The dominant character istic of the Romans consists in a worldly wise practical spirit, a realistic intelligence, directed toward acquisition and possession. This explains their remarkable aptitude for tbe development of political life and the precision with wtiich they established and perfected the idea of justice. Tbo contrast iu architecture, sculpture and religion of these two nations imlicato the high ideality of one aud the stern reality of tbe ocher. Greeks were ossontially au artistic, the Romans apolitical peo ple. George Berkeley, Bishop of Clyoue, was one of the most brilliant, as well as one of (he earliest ad vocates, of the ideal theory. Jn one of his lectures Canon Farrar, in speaking of those- who have vis-, ited America, says: “ There came to you two great visitors of whose interest and affection any country might well be proud; one was the chivalrous and gallant Lafayette, burning wUhtlio passion of free dom and tbe enthusiasm of mankind; the other was that whitest of human souls, Bishop Berekley, whose wooden house still s tandsat Newport.” Rev. J. Howard Suydam addressed the scholars at length, and gave the graduates some good ad vice to follow from the date of their leaving the schooL David A. Boody, tho president ot the institute, In presenting the diplomas said: This diploma and these certificates have not come to you in the ways of ceremony or formality. They have not come through the power or the love ot friends. They are yours because you havo earned ‘them; because you have faithfully followed the re quirements of your Alma Mater; because you have labored and waited and won. They will always have for you a peculiar algalRcance and value, they tell you. that you have done for yourselves, through your own effort^, what the power aud wealth aud devotion of friends coirid never do. They will remind you that you havo discovered tbo secret ways of knowledge and that if you will faithfully follow her requirements you may have the Joy of her companlunshlp through life. They clasp the p ast but they unbind the future. And as you turn to that future and enter its activities, re member that the eyes and heart of your foster mother will follow you, sharing with you your Joys and triumphs. Wo congratulate you to-night not aloue on the studies you have mastered, on tbo languages you havo learned, on the style of ex pression you have acquired, but ou the meutal and moral strength which through labor and discipline you bavo made your own, on tho power to think and to will, on Che power to command patience aud pro longed effort, ou the power co command your- selvca Do not forget that the great purpose of life is activity, discipline, . development. Do uot forget the many ways by which a wise ' Providence has .compelled this activity. Yon graduate tu-day from one plane of duty to a higher, to a broader field of labor, to new aud greater-lesponslbilities. I beg that you will uot forget that necessity which has existed in the past- for marking well tbe periods of time—tbe necessity for hours sacredly devoted to study aud prepara tion—the necessity for conscientious observance of fixed rules of life. Thus living and thus working may you continue to graduate from duty to doty, from decree to decree, from honor to honor, from Joy to Joy. The exercises were concluded by the singing of theDoxelogy. The graduates are: Miss Gertrudo M. Rlckerson, Tdias Clara A. Betts, Miss Maude L. Boody, Mrs. Lillian E. Tapscott,; Miss Grace L. Whiting. Miss CharJoue E. Hayuer Is the prioci- paL FIRST LONG ISLAND VETERANS T o H o l d a R c i i R i o n o n th e B a t t l e f i e l d o f OettyHburgf* The F i r s t Long Island Veteron’g Associa tion, boing the survivors of the Sixty-ninth Now York Volunteers, propose to hold a reunion on tho field of tho Battle of Gettysburg on July 2. The fare ior the round trip is $5, and the members of tbe regiment with their, friends will leave on Sat urday, June 30. Many of the members will bo ac companied by their wives and cbildrou and the occasion promises to bo a pleasant one. Mr. Thomas G. Shearman, of Plymouth Church, .has interested himself In making the proposed re union a success, and In addition to subscribing $100 in cash himself h e has sent out the following letter: N ew Y ork , June 9,1888. To the Rembere ond Friends of Plgmouth Church: The Sixty-seventh Regiment of New York Volun teers, which was originally mustered Into tbe serv ice of tbe United Staie.s uudor the name of the First Long Island Volunteers, was an organization which offered its services to the Government at the out break of the War, in April or May, 1861, and which owed its existence almost entirely to the enthusiasm and zeal of our departed friend, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. Without bia help and the help U received from the church, tbe regiment could not have held together under tbe dlscouraglag circumstances of that time, when volumeors poured forth by thous ands in excess of the number which the Govorn- meot was prepared to accept. But Mr. Beecher p a t his oldest son into tbe regiment and persist^ in hia efforts to secure its acceptance by the Government, uutU, at last, with the aid of the late Secretary Chase, be was auccessfuL The record of the regi ment was a brilliant o n a It served In tbe Army of tbe Potomac through all tho terrible strug gles Of 1862, 1863 aud 18^, and captured the only rebel battery taken at Alarye’s Helghta, Va., on May 3, 1863, although 1C was deprived of tho honor belonging to this capture by tho un generous conduct of an officer oomroandlng a regi ment of another State, who simply carried away the battery from the possession of bis fellow sol diers.: The yeterana o f this reglment.deslreto take their spare In thhcelebratlpn • of the quarter oeu- scribe for this purpose; and I am sure everyone cennocted with Plymouth Church who can recall tho area of tbe war and tho Intensity of our feel ings and anxieties at that time, will be glad to do whatever he can afford for this purpose. Tnls is the only occasion in more than twenty-five years in which Plymouth Church bas been asked to do any favor for this regiment, in which It has .so Just an lotero^t; and i trust that the chumbwill not now be appealed to in vain. T hosias G. SnBAKJJAN. Tho commiiteo iu charge of arraugemetiis are: General Nelson Cross, cbalrman, 206 Broadway, New York; Sergeant WiUtam Reid, secretary, 287 Pulton street, Brooklyn;-Prlvato James N. .Mills, treasurer, Room 3, Court House, Brooklyn; Major Thomas M. 1C. Mills, 233 Macon street, Brooklyn; Sergeant Joseph C. Sealey, 156 Skill man stroot, Brooklyn; Braves Colonel George W. Stillwell, Municipal Building, Brooklyn; Captain William H. Partridge, War Department, Washington, D. C.; Brevet Colonel Henry B. Beecher, Montague and Court streets, Brooklyn; First Lieutenant Charles Crowell, 9 Park place, New York City; Sergeant James Macken, Wellsville, New York; (^uartor- masier A. H. Doty, 79 Now York avenue, Brooklyn; Adjutant George B. Lincoln, Jr., P. O. Box 746, New York City; Private Burleigh ll Craus, lu Spruce stroot. Now York. NAPOLEO.V’S BIRTHPLACE. Som e In tcrcstin s r I n C o r iu a t ion C o u corn* iiiK Yt F r o m C o n s u l Iflason* fCorreapondenoe of the Eagle.] WASniNoroN, D. C., Juno 12. Frank H. Mason, the American Consul nt Marseilles, in hia recent report to the State Departs ment gives tho following account of tho first rail road lu Corsica aud of affairs on that Meiliterraneau Island, famous as the birthplace ot tho first Napo leon: Until February 1,1833, tUe population of Corsica had been in the unique situation of a people civilized, intelligent and equipped with tolograpiis, steamship communications und many other modern imnrovo- ments, but entirely dostituio of railroads. The first Napoleon included Ids native island I jj tho sur^^rb systoiu ot graded and macadamized roads wiilch wore extended tbrougliout France, und during nearly the whole of tbo present century tlie {Postal .service by diligence has been as good in Corsica as In almost any part of tho Continour. Th<3 otago Journey between Bastia and AJ-ageio ha.s been famous among travelers for gonorailons; over those amooth, hard, carefully attended roads freiglu has been hitlierto trausi'orted in trains of carts, each drawn by from two to four or five mules or horses geared tandem, and capable of hnullug down from the interior tatho villages and ports along tho coasts Immense loads of lumber, charcoal, fruits, wine and other products of the island. But railroads are on ossentlal adjunct of modern commerce; without thorn the mines of iron, load, copper, antimony and zinc in the interior could not bo prolitably worked, and the export trade of lUo Wand. could not compete^ with that ------ ---- - ---- ...... ................ of Italy and I^rance. Accordingly, soon after tho organization of the present French Republic, the Cor icun dep uties began to demand for their picturesque island a railway ayatom which, beside iu commercial advantages, might, lu case of war with a foreign power, become essential to a successful defense, Tho Corsicans, with their peculiar character and hUiory, are not generally business men: there are few wealthy capitalists among thorn and the rail roads could uot bo built as a local enterprise. Tho high range of mountains which traverses the island from Cape Corse to Bonifacio, the spurs of which, in many places, run down to tlio coast and tormi- nato in abrupt headlands, would ueceasarily make tbe work of construction expoaslve, while tbe high cost of operating lines involving heavy gradients and enjoying only local traffic rendered tbe profit of the undertaking more than doubtful. 'J’he National Government came to tlio rescue and surveyed the malu line from Ajaccia, the capital, to Bastia, tho principal seaports. These eilios aro about ninety-flve miles apart, and tho road from tiie one to the othor erossea the contral moimtaln range near its center and divides tho island into two nearly equal sections. Work was begun at Bastia, ou the uortheasiorn coast, seven years ago, and, on tbe 1st of last month, the road was oponod for (raffle as far as Corte, tlio ancient capital—a distance of forty-five miles. The track has a gauge rk of one meter (39.37 inches), and the work was so tUffioiilt, by reason of tho high grade and numerous rock cutliugs to be overcome, that its cost, even la that country of clieap labor, has been $33,250 per mile. Thus, nearly half the main line has been fluccessfully opened amid groat rejoicings among the Corsicans, a large majority of whom had never before seen a locomotive. From Corto to Ajaccio, on the west coast, the dis tance is fifty milos, over a large part ot which dis tance the line is graded, but the tunnel, which pierces the mountain near the summit, ten miles south of Corte, is a difficult and costly task, which cannot be finished in less than a year, so that it will be probably two years from this date before tho en tire route will bo complete. From Ponte Leccia, in the Valley of the Golo, a branch, forty-six miles lu length, leads northward to Calvl, an important port on the western coast. This branch Is also in course of construction and will be finished in two years. On leaving Bastia the nailway runs duo south ward along the eastern coast to Casamozza, in tho Valley of the Golo, whore It turns abruptly west ward and ascends tho valley of that stream to Ponto Leccia. From Casamozza a branch thirty-nine miles in length extends southward along tlio shore, through the most fertile part of tho Island, to Gbisonaccio, where the plain ends and tho moun tains come down abruptly to the sea. Of this branch twenty-nine miles, or nearly two-thirds, is flnishod and. was opened to traffic la: U.UV hw bLCkLuu last month, so that two- flflhs of the entire contemplated system is at pres ent In operation, fi'he branch from Casamozza to Ghiaonaccio presented no difficulties and cost only $18,000 per mile. The malu line, from Bastia to Ajaccio, is a national work, built by Governmentenglnoers a t iheexpenHa of the Slate. The branches to Calvi and Ghi-ouaecio are being built by departmental companies with money furnished by the State, upon which the com- pauie.s guaraiUoo a certain annual interest. The effect of the system, when completed, upon the prosperity and progress of Corsica cannot fall to be important aud valuable. Products of tho In terior, which have hitherto been almost worthiosa for want of a market, will then become valuable and the purchasing power of the people will be cor- cespondlugly oubancud. At present Corsica exports to the United States little except candled citron and receives in return petroleum and leaf tobacco, which last may be im ported free of duty under tbo special tariff law which applies to Corsica. If Corsican wiuos wore as well known in our country as they deserve tu be a large American trade iu them might be devel oped. There are almost no manufactures ou the island and it offers a promising market for cotton goods, sowing machines, farming tools and general hardware. Corsica belongs to the consular district 'of Marseilles, the only United States consular agencyin tbe Island being at Bastia, while Groat Britain maintains an expensive consulate at Ajaccio and vice consulates at Bastia and CalvL BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS* L o c a l llla U e r s DispoM ed Of JLa«t M e e tin g ’* a t T U e ir At the last meeting of the Board of Land Commissioners the following applications for land under water were received from residents of Kings and adjoining counties, and upon the recommenda tion of tho Stale Engineer aud Surveyor it was or dered that letters patent for parposes ef commerce bo issued for the lands in question, on payment In each case cf tbe usual sum of $50: Michaol Gates and Sarah Ann Kennard, New York Hay, at Fort Hamilton, New Utrecht; Josephine Boierloin and Gustav Beierleln, Gravesend Bay, a t Fort Hamilton, New Utrecht; George H. Breaette, Now York Bay, between Bay Ridge and Fort Hamilton, New Utrecht; John Dickinson, New York Bay, between Bay Ridge and Fort BamlUon, New Utrecht; Michael Murphy, Gravesend Bay, at Uniouvillo,. Gravesend; A. Warner Shepard, New Y^ork Bay, at Fort Hamilton, New Utrecht. The following petitioned for land under water fo»* purposes or benofleial enjoyment: Now Y'ork Athletic Club of Now York City, Long Island Sound, in New Rochelle and Pelham, County of Westchester—Grant ordered ou payment of tho appraisal of $500 and $50 in addition for services of appraiser. Robert Barnos, Sarah H. Barnes, Char lotte H. Barnes, Mary E. Barnes and Emily Barnes, Raritan Bay, between Staten Island and the State of New Jersey, Southflold, Richmond County—Grant ordered made on payment of appraisal of $287.50 and $25 for appraiser’s services, the letters patent to contain the special reservation recommended by the State Engineer and Surveyor that only open 'pile piers shall extend beyond tbe Staten Island pier and bulkhead Unas and that the flow of New Crook should ho free and uuin terrupted. Tho ap plication of Mary E. Morris, Angelliie A. Burchell and George F. Burchell for reappraisal of grant of land under tho waters of tho Atlantic Ocean, Rock- away Beach, Hempstead, Queens County, was re ferred to the Controller to report to the Board. Tho application of Charles Miller for Tbnd in Greenfield Village that bas coat the State $841.43 and Is worth $550, on which he offered to pay $500, was laid on the table. The application of John Stephenson for laud for parposes of bouefleial enjoyment ou Echo Bay, Long Island Sound, Now Rochelle, was on tbe fulfilling of certain conditions referred to the Con troller for appraisaL In the matter of the advorttsement and sale of certain lands In Flalbush, upon application of William B. Nichols it was ordered that the pur chaser be reqairod to pay not less than one half the purchase money at time of salo. There wore pres ent at tbo Commissioners’ meeting Lieutenant Governor Jones, Secretary of State Cook, Controller Wemplo, Treasurer Fitzgerald, Attorney General Tabor and State Engineer and Surveyor Bogart. YOUNG aiBN’S PROHIBITION CLUB. lleso lu tio tifii A d o p ted lu d o r s i n K tb o t i o n a l C a n d id a te s * The Young M en’s Prohibition Club of Sings County held its opening meeting for tho coming campaign on Tuesday evening. Members were late in getting to tho hall, 372-:4 Fulton street, but before tho close of the meeting tho room was well filled, la the absenco of President Allen S. Wllllam^fiE. J. Wheeler presided. Most of the evening was devoted to short speeches from delegates to the National Prohibition Convention at Indianapolis, revlowlng the convention and its work. Among others Richard J. Morgan, of Florida spoke, giving a hopeful view of theTrobibUlou party’s prospects South. “The two objects of greatest geographical interest,” he said, “seem to bo the North Pole and Mason aud Dixon's line—the one because it can never be found, the ofher because It can never be lost.” The club decided to take p a rt in a parade to tbo Fisk and Brooks ratification moetinsr in Metropolitan o p era House, Now York, June 22. The following offered by E. J. Wheeler was adopted with cheers: The Y'oung Men’s Prohibition Club of Kings County begins Us third campulgu with renewed in- Bpiratlou over the splendid results of tbe lato Na tional convention of tbe Prohibition part/. \V*e in dorse with heartiest oothusiasm the ticket nominat ed, namely, that magalflcout soldier, staicstiian aud philautbropist. General Clinton B. Fisk, of Now Jersey, for President; and that unselfish patriot and able orator, John A. Brooks, of Missouri, lur Vico ProsldenL. Wo rejoice that a ticket so worthy tbe suffrage of ail good citizens has been presoutod, representing so well tho principles of Prohibition and of non sectionalism in politica We do not be lieve that the vital issue of this campaign is ropre- Bontod oitbor by tbe bloody shirt or tbe red ban dana. Wo shall therefore support tbe ticket that means tbe saloon must go, and sectionalism must delegates from all but two States of the Uniout among whom there was not a saloon keeper nor a saloon bought politician. In the words of our No tional platform, “recognizing and declaring that prohibition of the liquor traffic has become tbo dom- iuant issue in national politics, wo Invite to full party fellowship all who on this one dominant issue are with us agreed.*’ IT PLIASES THE BOSSES. yetoed the bill giving G o v ernor HUl has tho Edison Electric Light Company a franchLse covering the City of Brooklyn, on tbe ground that it Infringed upon the principle of local govern ment and harmony now exists between the Kings Cotanty Democracy and hU Excellency. Boss Me* Kane may be mad clear throngb, but Bosses Mo* Laugblin, Furey and many others who are inter ested in tbe'present lighting systom, are happy. Of course Brooklyn would have saved $70,000 a y ^ r tf the . bill bad becoma ^ Jiaw, .b^ trifling imi>ortance oompi^^ go5d t e ^ s g In \ ¥ b n t I s to B e B o n e f o r T e a B a y s a t ' E x e t e r H a ll* L o n d o n * The conference now iu BesBionwill assemble under the presidency of the Earl of Aberdeen, and some of the most emluent men of Great BrUain will preside a t tbe several meetings. Fifty foreign mis sionary societies In England, Scotland and Ireland will be represented, while more than fifty societies in America are represented on tbe committee at . New.York and will doubtless have representation In Lohdou. Tho conference promises to bo fairly ecumonIcaL Delegates will bo proaeni uot merely from America and Groat Britain, but from Germany, France. Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, as well as from many ralssidhary lands. All tho Protestant Mis sionary societies of the world have an aggregate annual Income of a lUtlo loss tlmu $11,000,000, and of this amount tho societies that propose to have part In the conference receive more than $10,000,000. It will be 80QU from this that tho invitation has' been well nigh universally accepted. The pro- - gramme for the meeting is cotnprehoaslvo and U would be impossible to consider all tho papers to bo presented were not the conforeuca to moot In sec tions, after the mannor of acjenilflc associations. These sectional moetlugs will be hold in tho fore noons, with sessions of the full conference in tho afternoons, while six great public meetings will be held In the evenings in Exeter Hall. Aside from this, fifteen public meetings will be hold in differ ent parts of London devoted to tho deacrlptfon of missionary work In all pans of the world. Some of the themes of special interest aud irai)ortance are chose: Missionary Comity; Commerce and Diplomacy in Relation to Missions; Missionary Methods: (1) Tho agents; (2) the modes of working; (3) dealing with social customs .and with different forms of religious belief. Tho Increase of Islam; Buddhism; Rela tions Between Home and Foreign Missions; Woman’s Work; Missionary Literature; Tho World a Hundred Years Ago and Now. Those themes will suHicienily indicate tho'charao ter of tho doliberalions, aud wo must believe that tho ro.-<uU9, in God's good providotico, cannot fall to bo a largo Increase of mU^^Ionary enthusiasm, as a better understanding of tho on which missions .should bo con- Tho Prudential Committee of tho American Board appoimed as representatives of tho Board two of its inombcrs. Uov. A. C. Thomp son, D.^D., Elbrilge Torroy, E^q., and Secretary Judsnu Smith. Wo trust that arrangomeui? may bo made for some public union services In Boston well methods ducted. American an d Iu o th e r c ities an d c-iwiis, an d wo w o u ld urge all friends of m issions to m a k e this the upon ail iriemis ot missions to make this the occa- ion for a grand advance along all missionary Hues. —J/w io n a r i / llcrald. ______________ P e a r l o f G r e a t V a lnc* James Pyle’s Pearline, the great washing compound. T h e B e s t i&igla cla^at C igarettes* K ikney BROS.’ Special Favours. u i j s i :^ e : ss n o t i c c s . XHS W A W EEE L L KE L E L VV VV W W V V A AA '5SS BBB S S B B S B B A A SSS BBB A A SB B A AA S S B B A A EEELLL SSS BBB A 000 O O o o o 0 o 0 0 cco HHIH H H H U H H INOANDESOENT GAS BURNER Will coasnme the ordinary illuminating gas io such • w ^ as to make the eleotrio light look positively yellow. It will produce a given amount of light with less (ban one half the gas used iu the ordinary burner. It produces perfect combustion, not a particle of soot or smoke is given off. It is an extremely steady light; no flickering; delightful to read or work by. It gives off only about one-third the heat of ordinary burners. It rec]uiros no change in brackets or cbandelicrs—simply unscrew the old burner aud screw on the WELSBAOH. It can be used with any gas machine—in fact with any kind of vapor or gas that will produce heat in combustion. Tho Burner is practical'iy indestructible and the mantle will last at least 600 hours, or six months of ordinary use. W A W EEE L W AV W V, L VV VV K L >Y W E L SSS i ^ SSS .s i V V ep : k l l l SSS BBB B B B B BBB B B B BA BBB A A CCO n n AA O 0 H n A A O 0 II H A A O HIIL' AAA U O H AU O H A 000 H INCANDKSOKNT GAS LIGHT COMPANY THE STATE OF NEW YORK, NO. 13 WEST TWENTY-SEVENTH ST„ NEW YORRi This Company offers a limited amount of ihe full piUd capita! stock of tho New York City Welabach Company, par valne9100,at $30 per share, payable in two install ments at the Chase National Bank, New York, the desig nated depository of this Company—no further paymenU or assessments. By tbe terms of a guarantee, which will be explained t& intending investors, tbe actual risk will probably not ex ceed one or two dollars par share, while large profits are reasonably sure. This wonderful system of lighting is now <nx exhibition, from 3 io 10 P., at 13 West Twenty-seventh street, New York, where the snbscription book Is open. A. 0. GRANGER, General Manager. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: JAMES H. STEBBINS, THOMAS DOLAN, JOHN T. HILL. WILLIAM W. GIBBS. H. W. CANNON, GEORGE h\ STONE, JOHN WANNAMAKER, EDWARD TUCK, WILLIAM G. WARDEN F. O. FRENCH, T. J. MONTGOMERY, WILLIAM M. SINGERLEY, A. O.. GRANGER. ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF STOCKHOLDERS; GEORGE N. CURTIS, ROBERT H. SAYRE, GEORGE PHILLER. EDWIN LUDLAM, JOSEPH BUSHNELL, DANIEL RUNKLE, JOHN I. BLAIR, HENRY C. GIBSON, F. W. KENNEDY. JOSEPH M. GA2ZAM, JAMES A. WRIGHT, J. B. ALTEMUS, JOHN a . BfiADING. the party o l r .t a r m .-J« . r . r , i v m . •‘SECURUS JUDICAT ORBIS TERRARUM.” APOLUNARIS. APOLLINAUIS. APOIXINARIS. “THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS.” The filling at the Apollinaris Spring 1837 amounted to during the yeaf 11,894,000 BOTTLES. Of all grocers, drnggists and mineral water dealani BEWARB OF IMITATIONS. T > BAUEK’SAVEST BRIGHTON CASINO. A • CONEY ISLAND. • BROCKMAN’S CELEBRATED CIRCUS. FROM THE STAR THEATER. NEW YORK. MONKEYS WHICH ALMOST TALK, PONIES WHIOH DANCE. DOGS. ) WHICH PERFORM GOATS, f MANY WONDERFUL TRIOKS. 4 ---- PERFORMANORS EVERY DAY— t. SIEGFRIED CRONHKIM, Proprietor and Managei!.. . T T O . F O R T H E W ILD W E S T f J r X POPULAR DAILY j:XO U R S IpN S ^ __ - ^ Round trip, including admission to WILD WEST, TU Clints; cliitdien, 35 Cents. J a c o b ' s ^ ~ I T . BROOKLYN THEATER. CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND JOHNSON BT3* ISO. n A GRAND SPECTACULAR. PRODUCTION OF ALADDLN, From the Arabian Nights. Beantiful scenery, lovely muaio and wonderful me chanical effects. MATINEES MONDAY, WEDNESDAY SATURDAY. SPOHyi!Y€>* I^O N E Y ISLAND JOCKEY CLUB. JUNE MKKTING. 1B38. OommencingTHUBSDAY, Junel4 (SUBURBAN DAY) OonMnuing SATUnDAv! Jan 5 Ifl. and .9.. 30,i 21. 2-i. 23. 20, 27, 28, 29 and BS COMMENCE AT 2:30 P.M. JUNK 19 3 RAOBS Train^from “ ^'’ l KONABD W. JKBOME. Prem J. G. K. LAWRE.NOK, S mmw , 30. m C S I C A I . IlH S T K lfCTIO W ■WOHLD-lOO in s t ta c t o r t . 2 - ^ 'J - a O . B t t .w i - ,
