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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-28
DIED.

at tho residence Of his s1ninla
William stewart Thursday morning. March q losis
John A. Armstrong OF Baltimore. ,.-.
The remains will be taken to Baltimore for inerment
BULLARD-On Wednesday morning at o'clock. March 29
Of pneumonia Jane f., wife OF the late John Buard %
Funeral from her residence 3Oths, Friday, ct
p IL.
Camp IN the cath year OF his age.
services his late residence 257 Lafayetteaye on
Friday, March 2s at
Interment at Newngton, Conn
CUMMINs-At Goshen. n. Y. March 49, Colonel Francis NJ
Funeral from Presbytera Church Goshen. at Friday
March IS
ENo-In this city on Tuesday evening March rs NJ,
second daughter Of Amos II. Emo
Funeral on Friday at smsbury Connecticut.
Train lenves Grand Central Depot az g. M
GwYNNE-Tuesday March 49, Margaret third daughter Of
FSDea rvces Vii be hsd at the residence OF her parents
II West 46thst. Friday March IS at 10 o'clock a m
Friends VIII kindly omit howers
HOWELI-At Newark, y. j.. Thursday, March 81, 1874,
Lucetta Banks wife Of William Howell, and daughter Of
Notice Of funeral hereafter
KNAPP-At Newburg orange County, NY on wednesday.
26th inst Anna L daughter o. the late Jeremiah L. KNAPP
Notice OF funeral hsreafter.
MARSHA Etna Mills, Cal. March 81, 1884, OF pueu-
mona the Rev John Tamsdge Marsh son OF the late Rev.
John Marsh, D. D.. OF Brooklyn, n. Y.
RUsHMORE-In this city the 27th inst, Mrs Huldah
E. Rushmore, widow Of the late William RushlnOre Of
Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at O'Clock
at the OF her sonnaw, the Rev T. H. Burch No
rnternsnt az Greenwood Cemetery, Saturday morning
sCHELLAugustus sche on the morning Of March o. 1885,
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral services at his residence West 34hs ut
on SATURDAY, 29th INST
special the Grand Central Depot at BIS
Please omit flowers
WHITEon the 26th March, 1884, Mary widow Of William
W. White and daughter OF the late William Green 10 the
s1st year OF her age.
Funeral services sunday March 80 az her late residence
00S Main-st., P0ughkeepse, N I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-28
OPPOSING DIRECTORS TICKETS.

The opposing factions contesting for the
control Of the Colorado Coal and Iron Company have
prepared their tickets Of directors be elected at the
coming annual meeting. The list presented by the Den
yer and Rio Grsude Railroad interest includes the names
OF John L. Deylh, Waiter b. Lawrence August Ruttcu
Coleman Benedict and Henry J.. sprague Two places
are left vacant TO be filed by the nomination Of the
committee of Philadelphia stockholders and two by the
seecton OF promnenacitzens OF Colorado The present
Palmer party present candidates Edward Lewis aud
y, Dick. Of Philadelphia John II Small York Penn.
D. c. Dodge and A IL Danforth, OF Colorado the present
Independents Of the company, and Henry Amy Rossi
ter W. Raymond, George p. Peabody and Charles A.
Moore Of this city.
To some Of the stockholders tho Palmer party have
sent long circular from the investigating committee
headed BY Spencer kTrask which declares result OF
It's examinations that the contracts heretofore existing
between the coal and the railroad companies should
carried out and asserts that contrary the spirit OF the
contracts the railroad company makes discriminating
rstee against 1.-THE coal company. The Trask committee
say that stheir ticket, II elected will give the Colorado
Coal and Iron stockholders board OF directors devoted
solely 70 the interests OF the company from the
possibility OF subseryng its interests that OF the
Denver aud Rio GTsnde Railroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-28
An EARTBQUAKE IN GEORGIA.
InYrrLEGRAPn TO ZEE rR1suNE.I

MACON, Ca, March 27.-News comes from
the interior ofLaurens County Of earthquake which
set many people OF that county 20 praying The cor
respondent says that he awakened by the shock,
which caused the house TO renbe II heavy freight
train was passing, but explosion was heard. j. Q.
Scarborough says that the began with noise
ike distant thunder with two three peas IN the west
or northwest, and then q loud rumblng or
roaring sound. which seemed 10 come nearer
until the jar or qusking, was felt sensiblyi and
that from the time he first heard the explosion until the
house ceased TO shake was perhaps, two minutes. AL
testify that not Earring OF the house but real
shaking Whether II was the explosion OF meteor or
something more terrible IL certainly different from
ANYTHING ever felt in the county before Persons from
neghborhOods fifteen miles east make about the same
mort one man. having fear OF q cyclone had fear
mi dream OF one approaching and woke to find his house
shaking and windows Gathering The sky was ocar, and
none OF the people saw any flash Of light such some
times accompanies explosions of various bodies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-28
TEXAN BANK ROBBERS SURPRISED.

THEIR PLOT ASTICIPATED-A WARM RECEPTION
ONE KILLED-ANOTHER TAKEN.
GALVESTON March PA dispatch to Inc
Ns.cs from Wichita Falls says daring attempt to rob
]. G.. James's bank made yesterday afternoon by
Charles f. Bagley, Wiley Hayes Frank Parmenter ana
John Kinkald Texan ranger the last named acting
with the robbers for the purpose OF trapping them The
proprietor bank had been informed OF the schema
and Sergeant Grimes stationed In the vault Inc
robbers rode UP the bank and Basley and Kinkaid
entered the former smoking pipe. Hayes and Parmen-
ter hsd the outside Bagey covered the cashier
Ashby James, with x.shooter and commanded him 70
place all the money in bag James laughed at he idea
and his harty snraged Bagle. who, with an OATH pro-
sentod his pistol at the cashiers heart
Sergeant Crimes, who the proceedings from the
vault instantly fred the contents OF dOublebarreed
shotgun into Bsgley, and Kinkad followed with his
revolver. Bagey staggered and fell WIFE bullet Ia his
forehead and load o! buckshOt In hs breast. book
agent named Weare, who happened 70 be- in the BANK
rushed past Parmener and empted his pistol at him.
teller OF the bank, who stationed In the store
opposite thinking Weare ono Of TIE robbers held nIn
nj The muZze OF his Winchester rifle. One oi the men
with the horses captured He did not hnch under
the fire OF the officers Bagey lived several hours after
being shot cOroners Jury lmpaneled, and YER
dict OF iusti1abe homicide was returned. one or the
jurors brotherin-aw OF the notorious James boys
Bagley had IN hls pocket letter Of membership in the
Church,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-28
MIR. SCHURz PUTS II ASIDE.
DECLINING TO RECEIVE THE TESTIMONIAL FUND
OF 100000.

DECLINING TO RECEIVE THE TESTIMONIAL FUND
OF 100000.
The report that some friends OF Carl Schurz
were engaged in raising 100000 to be presented to
him a. testimonial twas correct Mr.. schurz on hear
,ng Of IT, however requested his friends TO desist from
the undertaking, in the following letter;
No. 10 East sixty-eighth-st: New-f9rk,
Friday, March 21. 1884.
MY DEAR Mr. sCHwAB: ] saw THE TRIBUNE only late
this AFTERNOON and found in statement that some OF
M friends were engaged raising fund OF 9lOqOOO
tc'he presented to me. Upon further inquiry learn
that YOU are the treasurer OF committee organZeo Tor
that burmese and that very considerable part OF the
suIu named is already available Let me confess 20 you
fhat This matter Is very embarrassing 70 me-DOl az
ouoh we're i'm doubt as general line OF conduct
70 follow but because should be exceedingly sorry, III
obevnc nv impulse TO do anything that might III the
least be Liable TO interpreted want OF appreciation
on my uart OF the generous motives OF my friends VINO
,TeDS-d this valuable surprise for Let me assure
Won that esteem great honor TO have such fTicnos,
of seh rewards Nobody appreciate this more than
i DO AT time feel as II could not accept
such sums Of money without giving proper equivalent
for them This may he mere matter or 1eelpg DuI as
suob IL is OF great Importance to the person concerned
10 this feeling should have gwen decided expression
had boeu con suited when this enterprise was begun
cODsidr it. therefore, prOper before any formal pesen-
tatjOn il made to me- to ask through YOU my friends TO
fnrciye me H. the highest possible appreciation OF
tber generous sentiments feel Obliged 10 decline in ad-
vance thus valuable sign of their friendship and esteem
80 mai no further steps taken; and wish to say
further that shall be indebted to YOU dear MT SchwaD
n YOU win kindly to the respective contributors
the various sums PAID into Jhls Iunu dl cOulaly
and gratefully. your friend, T. bCHUlZ'
. ! G,sSla SchtrIb. ESQ
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SPEAKER sHEARD'S RULINGS.
HE HAS FORWARDED THE REFORM BILLS.

TIE CHARGE THAT HE HAS oBsIRuorEp Ihhn D'N
TO MALIcr-DEMocRAT1c TACTICS
fFRoN THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
ALBANY, March 27.-The members OF tho ASSEM-
bly, were astonished this morning by reaulns .uo
preposterous and malicious charge that oP0ano,
Sheard Is opposing the New-York REFORM dis -.
a fortnight they have seen him using all tho iosi
mate powers Of his office to push iorwaru 'no00
measures, and yesterday even straining tnoso p0"
ers to put the bills in more favorable posi'ioh
On Tuesday evening, however, the Assembly ~U
its own hands In regard to the Reform oiils oy
passing n resolution that the five canal appropii-
stion bills, then on the order Of thru reauhns'
should be considered Immediately atter INC 20
ing of the Journal on Wednesday. The Speahoi n"o
no other course than to call up the Canal oiii' io
third reading. The demand Of MIR. oIhVer anu
other Democrats that these bills shoulu 70 -
had no effect on the Speakers determination n0
would have had them read in any case, 10 Iuili '0
Assembly's order.
SUPPORTING THE FRIENDS OF THE BILLS
AS soon as the Canal bills had bean consioot.u'
the Speaker recognized Mr.. Roosevelt anu III
Hustled in the various motions they mace W p,ne
up the New-York Reform bills and sustained tno"
till the bills were regularly before the Assembly,
OBSTRUCTIVE MOTIONS OF THE DEMoohAiS.
The Democratic Assemblymen resumed their tao
of the Assembly this morning. But tneir ino'o-
mont was without spirit. and after about an hour
debate was abandoned. w. Z. Smith moved tna'
the journal of yesterday be corrected He especially
complained Of the version given OF MI
Husted's motion to have all the bills set
aside that were on the order of third reading
and the New-York bills taken up for consideration.
Mr.. Hustled stated that the journal correctly gave
his motion, and further that he first became aware
of this interesting piece of legislative machinery
while serving in Democratic Assembly
Mr. LittlejOhn gave aid to the democrats py
pointing out that the titles or tne
bills laid aside were not gwen IN
the journal. Mr.. Rice then made a long speech IN
favor of correcting the journal Mr. Hustled calmly
accepted all of Mr. Rice's compliments regarding
the disputed motion, and then abruptly ended the
Democratic opposition by moving that the journal
be approved as il stood. This terminated the CON
hict. The journal was ordered approved by the
Republican vote ,.n
Mr.. Roosevelt states he does not intend to stlne
discussion on the Reform bills and that he Will give
ample opportunity to the Democrats 10 amend Or
debate the measures -.
The Speaker Cited the following dispatch as testl-
fyIng TO his sincerity in aiding the bills:
ALBANY, March 49,
The Hon WILLIAM NJ EvARTs, Nei0- YORK -.
wish to assure you that Speaker Sheard 10 openly anu
heartily in favor NewYork Reform Dls, anu VIII
do all lie can to insure their passage. ,,-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-28
RECALLING SCHOOL DAYS OYER VINE.
DINNER OF PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY ALUMNI
TOASTs AND SPEAKERS.

DINNER OF PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY ALUMNI
TOAsTs AND SPEAKERS.
One of the smaller dining rooms of the Hotel
Brunswick was crowded with ajoyous party OF gentle
men last night a the second annual dinner of the alumni
OF Phillips Exeter Academy. There were fifty alumni
and friends and when they not engaged with the
good things before them they were talking about the
old academy and the jolly times Of the past Up at the
head Of the table Artemas II. Holmes After the
cigars we're lighted Mr. Holmes proposed the health OF
The Trustees" who was responded to by George D.
Hale. of Boston. Then The Academy" was toasted,
and Professors Cery and Tufts told what they knew OF
the ancient institution. The Rev d. G.. w. wlldes, Of
Riversdae OF the class Of 3d. made some hard hits at
The Alumni and then the Rev. Robert COlyer spoke
about The Church. and oheered to the echo Mayo
W. Hazeltne toasted The Press"
E. B. Merrill as chairman OF the Committee on Organ
zaton rer orted that there $50 graduates Of the
academy who in all probability would become members
NJ the association 1t desired to complete he said
fund OF 5000 600 OF which $4,000 had already been
giyeh 10 build gymnasium and dOrmtOry. The fol-
lowing officers we're elected: President Charles f. sOulei
vioe-presidents r. o. French. c. NJ Kidder, George g.
Morrison and DR.. j. T. Janvrin treasurer Dr. FOrdyce
Barkeri secretary, Eugene ID. Hawklnsi and executive
committee, Mes5rs holmes "Aues, hlAof e@sH anu
Alter both dinner and meeting the wel-satised and
bsamng alumni sat about the table ana until an cary
hour n the morning told stories OF schoOl-lfe The
venershe DR. Wildess imagination or memory was
most prolific Of school tales and had his parents known
what wicked school boy he was jim 30 he might nave
which started Mr. COllyer who, II lie did not attend
Phillips had rCCOlleotiOns or interest Among tne
Dersons present were Charles Wister, or philadelphia
br Perkins OF Brooklyn, james Elliott anu Ihomas T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-28
TIE MURDERER GREESJNG'S REAL NAME
A 1LoUpED FAMILY HISTORY IN WHICH ARSON AND
MURDER FIGURE.

A 1IoUpED FAMILY HISTORY IN WHICH ARSON AND
MURDER FIGURE.
MILFORD, Penn, March 27.-The name Of
John F. Greening who was convicted Sunday last Of
nurderng Ammi c. CheeVer, In Dingman township, Pike
County, should really be John f. Riley This fact first
occurred 10 an old gentleman named Quick. He says
that about sixty years ago John Riley got IN some diff
Guilty In the lower part OF County, n j. and TO
cane from f. left the State and settled in the woods ten
miles from Milford. He changed his name TO GFeenng.
He MAJ the first clearing the Ratesnake Creek. He
had two children both boYs One OF them is motor
ious "a Old Jerry Greening. The other was John W.
The farm cleared by John Riley isnOw owned0y Madame
Ponisi Of WaIlacks Theatre. Il does not appear on
the records OF this county that Jon n
Riley. or Grooming, ever had any title to
the property He died in 1S47, and in the county
records OF the following year deed was entered convey
ING the property from Allen Cuthberof Philadelphia, To
John W. Greening 1t Is supposed that this gaining
Of title to the farm by purchase Of the legal owner by
John W. Greenng the OF the bitter feud that
existed between him and his brother "Jerry."
There has long been story current tnat the Jerry
Greening family killed pedler and secreted his
body In we'll IN the baokwoods IL s now said by some
that Il was old John Riley who suspected OF killing
pedler while ne lived Ia hew-JeFsey ahu nat wac WY
IA that he left the state 20 escape punishment Tor arson
having burned several buildings 70 revenge himself or
neiahbor Whatever may have prompted MIN 10 leave
EewJsrsey he IL remembered as rough DOistorOus anu
troublesome man-eOmbltVe, vndlcve ana these quail
ties were inherited by his SOD "Jey ana mis- sons In
turn John W. Dreaming was good ctlzen; ,o,,, ,o
Riley will OF COURSE have bearing Oh the case OF the
convicted murderer, John f. Greenlng II Is sad that the
nstter before the trial. but attached no Importance to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-28
SOCIAL LIFE IN flashing TON.
MRS. sLoCUM's TEA-MRs. M'MCHAEL REoEIvEs-
DINNER PARTY AT SENATOR sHERMAN's.


DINNER PARTY AT SENATOR sHERMAN's.
WASHINGTON, March PA tea was given
at the home OF Representative slocum to-day, Mrs So
having issued 900 cards the invitations nclud-
ing gentlemen The guests received by General and
Mrs. socum, the latter wearing dress Of ruby velvet
with point lace and bouquet OF panses They were as
sisted by Mrs Frank Hiscock, who wore blue embossed
velvet satin Mrs Philip Sheridan in trained black
satin with OF bright Powered brOcade Miss Gresham,
in white China crepe with panels Of handpainted pop
pies; Miss Dodge, in black silk and Jetted lace Miss
Clarke, Of Bridgeport, Conn. who wore blue silk and
Oriental Miss Casey. In prune and hsotrope satin
and Miss slocum, whose toilet white brocade with
Jacqueminot roses
Among the merry company were Representatives 3. g.
Cox aud Hlscook Mrs, Warner Miller and sister. Miss
Churchill Senator and Mrs Dolph and niece, Mrs Car
lse Mrs. Morrison Waite Miss Jessie Benton Fremont
Representative and the Misses Ranney, Mrs. McEroy
and Mrs. Arthur Masten, Representative and Mrs
Rankin, Colonel and Miss Rockwell Captain Clarke Mrs
Mahone Colonel Mrs and Miss Ingerso, Mrs. Jefferds,
General Sheridan. Mrs. James wadsworth, Mrs O. p.
Farrell Miss Mitchell, Miss wallach, Mr.. Elliott, Lieu
tenant Lemley, Mrs NJ. v Sheridan, General Hazen'
Mrs. William Frye, Mrs. and Miss 5priggs Representative
and Mrs. Arno Representative and Mrs. Stevens MrS
Harris OF Indianapolis Mrs B. Harrison, Mrs. and Miss
CullOm, Senator and Mrs yane Mrs Butterworth Mrs
Miss Edes Representative and Miss Thomas Miss Taylor
MT X Morson Deegsee ana r s eygan,ns n
Governor Long and few friends.
There unusually largo attendance at the rccep
ton by Marshal and Mrs MoMichael Miss Clara Mellon
OF Philadelphia assisted them. The President and Mrs
McEroy, Secretary and Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Brewster
Speaker and Mrs Carlisle, Senator and Mr. Hawey Sena
tor Merrill and Miss Swami, Miss Margaret Blaine Miss
McEroy Miss Sharpe Representative Curtin, the Misses
Freling huysen Senator and Miss HILL the Russian Minis
ter and Mrs. De strueve, the Spanish and
French Ministers, General and Mrs. Sheridan,
Mr. Loundos, Mr. Domngusz, Senior and Sonora
Dupuy DE LOrne General Beae the italian Minister and
wife Mr. and Mrs Washington Mclean their daughters
Mrs Buer and Mrs. Hazen Commissioner ana MIS-. DOr
ing Count Llppe Senator Aldroh, Walker Blaine Mar
outs OF Cervera Perrs Stevens Linden Kent and Lieu
tenant Baboock were among the guests.
Senator and Mrs. Sherman gave dinner party this
evening entertaining members OF the Ohio delegation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-28
DEFEATING THE RAPID TRANSIT BILL.
THE TERMS OF THE COMMISSIONERS NOT TO BIZ
EXTENDED.

EXTENDED.
ALBANY. March 27.-The bill extending the
terms of the Rapid Transit Commissioners in New-York
and practically authorizing the construction OF large
number of cable roads that city, defeated in the
Assembly to-day This action of the Assembly was not
altogether virtuOus The horse railroads OF New-fork
have cast their influence in OF the General Street
Railway bill that was passed by the Senate last night
Mr. Roosevelt said that he thought members might well
follow motto be had adopted for his toward the
two bills "Kil dog kill devil He intended to use the
street railway dog kill the cable devil and then Kill the
dog From all that he had heard concerning the amend
ments made 20 the Street Railway bill the Senate he
convinced that the measure was now most ODlec-
onaOe and ought MOTTO receive the vote OF an AS
semblyman. -,
The Assembly Committee Railroads reported the
bill favOraby by q of to 5. The six who voted for
the favorable report Sipp Ettleohn Owens, Wee
der Darragh and Osborne. The five who dssented
from this report Dayton Scott, kltte, DomincE
favorable report bill Mr. Dayton read this document
to the Assembly, The report declared that no gOod
reasons had been for extending the terms OF the
Rapid Transit Commissioners and that the only effect
OF such extension would be 20 impose upon the CITY OF
New-York some seventy miles OF cable roads. Ihis
system OF Oabler Dads il eclared yet an experiment
Moreover ii the intention OF the Legislature 10
surface roads III Newly for the securing OF rapid
transit
clause OF the bill should be stricken out.
Mr. Lttejohn defended the bill on the ground tnat
should become law the residents OF New ork would be
provided with better Of transit about the city
The system he COntended vastly superior TO the
present horse railroad system. .
Mr. Won Aliens molten was adopted by vote Of 107
IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-28
NOTHING LIKE THE TRIBUNE.

10 the Editor Of the Tribune.
SIR: have been a constant reader of THE
TRIBUNE since about $50 and say you that the
food which was the strength OF my youth still JOY aud
delight There's nothing like The TRIBUNE. and pour
editorial notice in this mornings issue OF your determine
ton give daily reports Of the progress OF the temper
ance will meet with hearty response throughout
The interest awakened subject OF tenn
perance IN FlemingtOn, Bound Brook Painnsld Mont
clair and elsewhere In this part OF the State has never
been eQualed large part Of this wonderful sIccess ia
due 10 the labors Of Messrs Mabee and English, with
assistance confident In less than two years
We can paint the State red JoHH KERsHAw
Pastor Of the Congregational Church.
Bound Brook. NJ d., March ~, 1884.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-28
WINTER TAKING LEAVE.

BISMARCK, March 26.-The ice broke in the
river here at o'clock this afternoon and Is now moving
ont without causing damage The steamboats, are al
in safe places and the ice is rotten fears for their
safety are entertained. The officials Of the Northern
Pacific Railroad report that all the snow Is gone from the
praries and that water standing upon them. 10 Is
reported here from the Yellowstone Division OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad that engine and ten freight
oars down with bridge and that several other
bridges have been washed out.
BATH, Me-, March 27.-When the ice went out Of the
Kennebao last night it tore up the railroad track badly
and carried of lumber valued at nearly $4,000
CoNTooCooK n. H., March 27.-The river has risen
two feet since ast night as the lowlands widely
OycrtlOWed.