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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
CONTINUING TIE TOMS RIVER CASE.

TONS RIVER y. j., Jan. 22.-The interest
in the Wainwright murder trial Is increasing greatly.
The first witness sworn this moraing was Benjamin
Aumack who testified that he engaged James VAIN
wright to his dooryarJ the day that the murder
was committed. and that his grounds were situated
that had any OF tie Wainwright family passed by, as
they said TO have DONE he could have them.
Joseph Becker testified to having been In Elias MAYORS
ulu0r-store where he saw James Wainwright. Elias
Naylor that Rockwell in his quOr-sorc the
evening OF the murder. at the time when Wainwright
was there Owing to the fact that Wainwright ex-
pressed that time, his intention Of going to Aumacks
to NOW. Rockwell must haveknown Of
The next witness for the state. Miller Chamberlain. an
FISHERMAN OF Toms River testified that he visited the
homestead OF the murdered man atmidnght Wednes-
day and that he Knocked at the door which was imme-
dlately opened by Emma Wainwright lie asked where
her father She said: lie is down at Frank
Aumacks work. that Is where he said be going
Charlie helped him grind his scythe Sunday after
noon"
when she asked II her father took his gun with
him. she said: No. There sets his gun ana Charles.
Bat after he had been gone about twenty minutes |
heard gun and heard three screams aud in about half
minute heard another gun. and then everything was
Her MOTHER whom sshe told Chamberlain was .at home
anu In bed Immediately camo down stairs and reiterated
what Emma had said abOut her father The most sgnih
Point brought out the fact that when the door
was opened by the witness To 20 home George VAN
wright discovered outside, and when he saw the
witness he stepped back The witness was at the house
about half an hour
Mr. sooy brought out. In cross-exanInaton. the fact
that witness had been drinking.
John r. Gaskel testified to seeing Rockwell in Toms
River the day after the murder supposed TO have been
committed. with small load of pine needles which he
sand he got ut POtters Hill Rockwell said that there
tracks in the woods that nothing could be
gathered from them. The witness described, from
map made the spot the locations OF the wagon tracks
found IN the woods. He produced the map which under
exception from the defendants used and further
testified TO finding long track OF wagon marks the
bark tho where IL had been cut by burr on the
of hind wheel OF wagon lie measured the height OF
the cuts from tho ground and also measured
tho size OF the track Of the tire. Afterward he
examined R0ckwels wagon and found that the of hind
wheel had a projecting burr which the same height
from the ground the marks the trees and that the
size of the tire correspondent with the wagon tracks In
the woods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
TIE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.
lBr TELEGRAPH To TIE rRrBuSg.l

BY TELEGRAPH IHf iRiBuSk.l
CHICAGO, Jan. 22.-The control of the Legs
lature likely To fall to the Republicans. pro
yided they to vote sodly although signs OF
dlssension shown at the IN Springfield to-
day. Ianes. since Indicating the Speakers chair has
intmated that he would vote for Abner Taylor the close
friend OF Charles b Farwel At tOdAys caucus Taylor
said that he placed Ia delicate situation. having
been mentioned for Speaker. aud therefore he desired
withdraw from the steering" committee. After dis
cussion he unanimously requested TO remain tho
committee and could not refuse. though he would not
say that he would not accept tho Speakershp. The
steering" committees powers were enlarged TO permit
them 10 order vote for any Republican who could be
elected Speaker without consulting the There Is
feeling that Fuller cannot beeeced but that Taylor,
reinforced by Haines ana Sit.g. lbs. number of
General LOgans friends that Taylor be elected
they may not vote for him, which brings out the
threat from the Fdrwel men that II they do the
latter Will enter the Senate This IL the stu
1t stands but in spite OF the II is
believed that the Republicans viii hold together until
they the spcakership and then, possibly. the
SenatOrslip
All the Democratic members OF the General Assembly
sngcd memorial to day TO Prcsidont-ecct Cleveland,
asking the appointment OF William NJ Springer rs Sec
rotary OF the Interior.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

Mrs. Lewis Coiford Jones gave pleasant
german last evening her house No. 707 Fifhave, in
honor of Miss Helen Jones, debntante OF this season.
The decorated with branches Of holly, prim
and pOted plants. supper was served at small
tables midnight, and the was led by Henry
COster dancing with Miss Jones About 100 people were
present including Miss Warren, Miss Strong. Miss Post.
Miss Otis Miss Minturn Miss Barley, Miss Taller. Miss
Bird Miss Campbell, Miss Duer, Miss Bergman.
Miss Hcckscher. Miss Bayes, the Misses Hillhouse,
the Mcssrs Cutting. Mr.. Cary Mr. Howard, II. lie g..
Cannon, d. H. Fearing Lispcuard stewart, the Messrs
IIaddOn and the Messrs. Miller.
Miss Alice smith, daughter OF Mr.. aud Mrs. Clifford
Smith, gave small german at No. - Lexngton-aye.,
TO members OF the Thursday Evening Dancing
Class Lawrence +. Smith led the coulOn, and among
those present L. r. Coward. H. l.. Crosby. Pierre L.
Ronalds George Weaver Walter Kcnnes George
Henry. the Misses Webb, Mss Galaudet, the Misses
AGnew, Miss Zercga. Miss Gray, Miss Jackson the
Misses Barnard, Miss McKeeyer Miss Lawrence and
Miss Graham,
Mrs. H. ]. Bellon and Miss BellOni gave reception
from To p. IN, al No. II East siNty-siKthst
Mrs. @. Kaufman ard tho Misses kaufman gave
german at No. 40 East Sixty-siNth-st
Miss Minnie Rogers gave musicale AT No. 81 East
Si1tyrt st. 10 entertain the teachers OF the Calvary
Baptist Church Sunday-sch50l.
Receptions given by Mrs. Charles Irving and Mrs.
IO0ers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
GERMAN OPERA FOR NEXT SEASON

Or. DAMRoSCH EMPOWERED TO SELECT COM
PANY--THE DIRECTORS SATISFIED.
The directors of the Metropolitan Opera
House dned together last night at the house Of George
Henry Warren. There present, among others.
Edward Cooper, j. W. Drexe. Robert Goelet G. g.
Haven Adrian Iseliu, Luther KoGnze j. A. Roosevelt
W. II. Tflinghast W. X. Vanderbilt c. Peabody Wet
more, William c. Whitney and +. G. Stanton. An in
formal meeting of the board held later in the even
ing and the opera of lSS5S6 discussed As
has stated several propositions have come
before the directors. at least OF which sng
gested return to the original scheme Of
italian opera. The others. one Of which was
from welknown German theatrical and operate man
ager now living In New-York, were for German
opera The question has be thoroughly discussed for
time and though certain or the StOcKhO0efs
srous of seeing Italian artists ones moro on he s"se
the majority thoroughly satisfied with the ek
pertinent that has been made III the direction OF herman
opera , ..,.,
success beyond the hopes any OF the directors Not
little this il felt by the directors due ~ tho
extraordinary eXertiOns OF DIR. Damrosoh. who was
called upon at the eleventh hour to secure company
and produce Series OF works which might fairy nave
called for months OF preparation and rehearsal As DE
Damrosch applied for the position OF manager for
second season. il seemed to the directors that when the
question between the two schools OF opera had been set
tied there but little doubt rs to The manager VINO
should chosen another season OF German opera
was decided upon. Accordingly 1t resolved last
night that Dr. Damrosch should be empowered to select
q company and make arrangements for season OF Ger
opera to begin, probably, next November ana ehu
early in 1856. There other business OF COnse-
quenoe transacted at the meeting except that the salary
OF DIR. DamrOsch for next increased from
$4,000 to Sl2,0 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
TIE FREEDOM OF WORSHIP BILL.
ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST ir BEFORE IiR
SENATE COMMITTEE Of CITIES.

ALBANY, Jan. 22.-The Senate Committee
on Cite. hold a meeting this afternoon IN the Senate
Chamber to give hearing the bills before the com
nittce IN relation to freedom OF worship in the public
institutions OF tho State. Several members Of the
Evangelical Alliance present In oppOs-
ton to the bills. and committee representing
the Catholic Union Of NewYors City and two Catholic
cIcrgymen In favor OF them. when Senator Gibbs. the
Chairman called the meeting to order senator Murphy
lid that al the request of the Catholic Union, he had de-
cdcd not to pres The bill Introduced by him. but to give
Tho chnrnans bill all The help ho could
Louis Bin addressed the committee In behalf OF the
bii said that the friends aud promoters OF II were
principally Catholic gentlemen OF New YORK, forming an
ns.ociatl entitled he Catholic Union Of NewlOIk.
VII twelve have been cOntcnhng In behalf OF
victims who unable To help themselves. The Op.
poueuts OF the bill tho managers OF the House oi
Refuge, who refuse make concession whatever.
lie said that least 30 per cent of the inmates OF that
Institution, n not more. Catholics Tho Oh pei
tend are conducted by chaplain, usually Methodist.
and are comprised in " Manual OF Devotion for the
House OF Refuge" prepared In greater part out Of the
book OF common prayer. and wholly unacceptable 10
The con.cieuces Of Catholics The chapel Il eiiectually
closed to Catholic priests No Catholic religious books or
tracts are allowed 20 be distributed 10 Catholic Inmates
T.. Randolph Robinson. counsel Tor the House OF
Refuge spoke against the bill and said that the mana
gers only object To the principle OF the Dill as un
difficulty OF the classification OF the inmates into secls
The all other inmates attended, lie said by
such cergg they desire. aud the fu exercise OF
religious aud worship, without distinction or
preference i. allow ed 10 all
AssemDlymsn Oliver spoke IN faVOr OF tho OIL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
DAVID VROOM GETS A DIVORCE.

David e. Vroom, of Jersey City. was granted
adlyorce from his wife by Chancellor RunyOn yesterday
lie Is the son OF leather merchant In the "swamp"
HIS vile was Mary Frances Marsh daughter OF Alder
man Marsh " Jersey City. The couple were married
seven years ago Vroom lived with father at No 2sI
Nariek'st, Jersey City, The Marsh family lived
!" ~ "'Jo'H'hs mousse Miss Marsh,
handsome blonde. age sixteen and n, ,ya,,I
disposition Nfooh TOOK her out frequently not with
standing her parents renORstrances Finally she ran
awaylrom hOme and after long search WAS fnnnd 49,
"a boarding house In Springst., this city where sbn WI
known Mrs. VroOm. Mr. Marsh. the CHIEF of P,I,"a
OF Jersey City, and Police Captain Saunders called op
young VroOm who. according To their statement con
sented to marry Miss Marsh Mr.. Marsh and his dan III
ter, accompanied by the police officials and Vroon
drove TO ST. Pauls Church where the couple were mar
wife home, but parted with her at her fathers door.
That night he called on Miss Fannie fouln. daughter
Of DR. j. j. Youir, TO whom be was engaged to be
ried and told her all that had happened He said that
Mr. Marsh had compelled him TO marry his daughter at
the muzzle OF loaded revolver. On the following Sat
urday Miss YOuln left home ostensiby 10 go shopping
In Ncw-YOrk Her father who had forbidden hor
to vroOm, sent his nephew, Henry Z. Day 10
watch Day followed Miss Youlin 10 Vroom's ONCE and
saw her and VrOOm enter coach He chased the coach
for several blocks and had II intercepted by policeman
Vroom and Miss Youli and took them be-
fore Justice Duffy at the Tolnbs. The young woman
after much consented 70 return home with her
cousin and Vroom discharged. subsequently Miss
Youn went ~ England and she sent word from there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
ACTION OF THE SENATE.

THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENTS PowERS-NEw BILLS
INTRODUCED.
IRON 4 REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE. J
ALBANY Jan. DIS nator Bakers bill max
iug the President pro OF the Senate member OF the
Board OF Trustees OF Buildings was further dis
cussed to-day in the and ordered 10 third read
ing by party voe-Ayes Is Nays H. The net provides
that whenever the duties of Governor shall devolve on
the Lieutenant Governor all the powers and duties i'm
posed by this act upon the Lieutenant Governor shall de-
volvo upon the temporary President Of the senate
Mr.. Pluukitts bill authorizing the Downtown Asso-
citation OF N-wYork TO hold property to the amount OF
III 900 was passed
The following new bills were intro iuced:
by Mr.. VedderTo amend the act relating tn the rails
ing OF state that where property lying partly
within and parity without the limits OF the state Is CON
only that portion lying within the state shall be
taxed similar bill passed the last Legislature, but
vetoed by the Governor FOR reasons that do not
apply To the present bill.
by Mr. Gawles-An act TO facilitate entrance to and
egrcss from the Brooklyn Bridge on the Newfork side
by extending the elevated structure across Chatham ana
Centre SITS
BY Mr. Cullen-Act increasing the value of property
that may he held by the NevloIk Opthalmic Hospital,
from 100000 to 81 100000.
by Mr. Coggeshall-pr ohbIting the termination OF u
policy OF fire insurance by the insurer until TWO weeks
after notice OF such termination has been given ~ the
Insured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
UEDDINGS YESTERDAY.

Crowds of fashionaby dressed people gath
the wedding of Miss Emma Leavit, daughter of Henry
S Ieavitt. 'and William Fellowes Morgan There We're
wish decorations Of evergreens and plants The pro-
cossion up the aisle led by eight ushers-Frank L.
Webb Henry G.. Leavitt Walter TrImble, John +. Cow
din Frederick Weeks W. H. Russell J. b. Bcrosford and
Mr. Bird In afternoon dress and wearing bOutonuieres OF
lilies the-yaey Then came the six bridesmaids, the
Misses Leavtt, Miss Morgan. Miss Alice Morgan. Miss
Bird and Miss Work. They made fine appearance in
long trained dresses of white silk with fronts OF Lace and
square-cu corsages They tule wells caught with
white pompous, and carried I'm their whtegovod
hands large bouquets of pure white roses In which were
"A Gloire de Paris The bride followed, es-
cored by her father wearing dress or whe satln win
"a long train and boufante back and front of point
duchesse and elbow sleeves. Her
veil OF tue edged with point lace aud caught WIN
diamonds. The Rev. DR.. ". L. Morgan, rector OF me
man reception held at the house Of Mr.. i,eaytt
No East Forteth-st, which was decorated with lilies
cut flowers and plants Among the guests were
Mr. and MIRA. r. y. Mnturn. Miss Mintnrn
d. T. Morgan the Misses Draper, Miss TurnuIe, Mr. and
Mrs Herman Livingston Mr.. aDd Mrs Trlmhle Mr. and
Mrs. william Post, Mr.. and Mrs 4. NJ Bruen, nj ana
Mrs. W. H. OsgOOd. the MessTs. Trayers, the Messrs
Cutting. Mr. and Mrs. o. W. Bird, Mr.. Work and tho
Misses Townsend
Miss Libbie Hornfager daughter OF W. e Hornfager
was married TO Benjamin l.. barrow. at $50 IN
the Church OF the Holy Comforter. Eitngyile staten
Island. The ceremony was performed by the Rev
Thomas Yocum. of ST. Andrews Church, Richmond
assisted by Rev Charles Temple. The ushers were
Henry Metcalf jr George Metcaf and A GabrielsOn
stephen JoOst the best man. Among the guests
s. Gibbs and Mrs. John NJ Meyrck c. A. Clark and
David j. tyson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
GETTING READY TO FIGHT THE SCOUk'h'
WORK OF TIE SANITARY PROTECTIVE LEAGoE-

BUSINESS MES THOROUGHLY AROUSED
Thiriy-seven members of the Sanitary FRO
tective League In the Mills Building last nght az"
discussed informally subjects connected win inc p
posed work OF the League Charles F. Wlneate' WIZ -
aboring so theoretically to improve the sanitary con
dOn OF the city, read the following letter from ihu
whyland Co: q" In view of the continued extension W
cholera i'm European countries 1t Is probable that WI"
reach us next summer. and the Importance OF P"o"H
our city in a good sanitary CONDITION ~ e'i"e
all who have thought OF It, II we should nave Ni''''
ton OF cholera IL would parIlyze raic ana busne"
men are especially interested therefore, in cooperating
with your League We shall be glad to do all mat o' "
our power 10 further your work"
sThis" said Mr.. Wingate. is good example OF the
responses which the League is evoking from all branches
OF business. The idea is taxing like wildhro and nave
been flooded with offers OF assistance III money anu J"
any other may indicate the need Of one gentle
man. who Is engaged in the chemical business, offered to
give 100 gallons OF a dsinfectant which he
manufactures and his example followed by several
Others The from ST. Louis which tells OF genuine
of cholera in that city which passed through New"
York, has rolsed great many. This afternoon thefo
a meeting OF tho Tenth Ward Sanitary league
association lately organized by Professor Adler
at which President Barnard Of Columbia College, was
present II was resolved join with the sanitary Pro
League. Other local and special organizations
ike the Ladies Health Protective Association. are also
about join with us while my o:lce has been oyerrun
with hundreds OF business men, MI OF lh'm ahAi"u' W
join the league and take active part la Inc Woh oi
improving the sanitary condition Of THIS city.
Among the late signatures To the pledge are tho names
of the Rev. Dr. Howard Crosby. the Rev John W.
Kramer Alfred I. White, Judge william III. Arnout'
stewart l. Wooiford, John L. Eaurc: secretary oi 81
Johns Guild. RosstrT johnson. j. e. Iachas, curator OF
the Cooper Institute, the Rev Il. Heber Newton and the
Rev. DR.. George H. Corey.
Officers the sanitary Bureau were inclined 10 dob
the OF the report that two persons had ded
from Asale cholera in ST. Louis and that one OF tne
persons had gone to 81 Louis nom TINS rly
by way OF New-Orleans Assistant Sanitary
SUPERINTENDENT James said Cases or A>iatc
cholera In extremely cold weather but they are
that any reported OF cholera IN winter r-
pccally this country, needs careful Investigation Re
fore IL he considered genuine IL IL probable mar
the deaths IN 81. Louls from disease resembling
cholera, probably socalrd American cholera Deputy
Register Magic thought the deaths IN 81 Louis could not
have resulted from Asiatic cholera because the disease
has appeared I'm OF the seabOari cities. IL IL
REGULARITY the disease to follow lines OF travel ana
It's presence In inferior city need not be feared unt
an outbreak occurs New York some other seaport
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
DRAMATIC NOTES.

.oro Toucb of Nature" at the Union Square Theatre
IN which Mr. stoddart and Miss Maude Harrison are
acting with signal ability lisa play that eVeryoou! "s
10 see and It's acceptance by the local public may be re-
earded as one of the good signs Of the time in theatrical
matters This old piece but is OF tho legnsto
kind IL provides good acting and IT receives IN tns
Instance competent treatment. The farce OF lhree
Wiyes still current this theatre, serves TO conclude
the evening with laughter and therefore serves so0
purpose.
Statements have been made In print to the elect that
Lawrence Barrets projected withdrawal Or Francesca
da Rimin at the Star Theatre, to make way Tor Jus
Cesar Oh the Goth inst has been made necessary ne
cause Of bad business. This is an error Mr. Boxer
play-or rather Mr.. Barretts performance III it-has
drawn good houses and the acting OF Louis James ana
Marie Wainwright and excellent scenic setting ana
dressing have helped the attraction There Is no eeu o
change of bill But Mr. Barrett hal agreed DetG a ne h
began here other parts ana the changes ta nc
will make in accordance win prc-arrdilSou P'
"MichaeI strogof the courier of the Car reappears
upon the stage of the Grand Opera House with gorge
Gus accompaniment Of imperial bands ana soiuiery'
Tartar Emrs and ballet dancers. The play Is Deau-
fully mounted and there real horses on the stage IN
unusual numbers. Charles A. Hasuris whoplays the
part of Strogog. is much applanded as Is Mile Adele
Cornalba leads the incidental ballet dVeitl'c-
mont" The most graceful dancing oil tue evening Is ny
the Ross sisters in the Japanese lananabaSa
The book of Ixion the old burlesque with which
the Comedy Theatre begin career, next Tues
day nght-was written by F. Burnand now the Editor
OF The London Punch. some years ago The original rep
resentative of Venus was Ada Cavendish, but that
talented and accomplished after gaining expert
ence and in burlesque, speedily rose to hsh
rank among the leading actresses of her time In the re-
yyal of Ixon at the Comedy Theatre it is designed
10 dispense with the low comedy element Inc piece mas
been rewritten and rearranged in such way that IL can
be acted exclusively by women. The orchestra however
will he COMPOSED OF men ntmated That the BUR
lcsque is 70 be revived here now with elaborate ara
costly whatever rament is used Will
of fha rio aSt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-01-23
ANNUAL DINNER Of SOROsIS.

The sixteenth annual reception of Sorosis assumed
the form of di?ner at Dein opicos last evening In
Guiding members of the society $50 persons were
present and all who missed the opportunitv of taking
part in the festivities will be informed to-day bv those
who present that the reception euroassed all ia
predecessors from literary pbanthropic musical or
spicurean point OF view After dinner some deohtfnl
Vocal vocal music was furnished by Henry Reeves, fsnry
nihard. Eugene Clark, Miss Clara Stutsman. MR.
Deiano and Mrs. Stadwe. Reciiations were given by
S mrs; Harriet Webb and Miss Kdder, who gave r. II.
stoddards Pearl Of the Philippines Speeches were
ia. ~ DAVID Dudley Field Judge Moan Davis the
~ Robert Collyer Courtlandt Palmer, X. Ii. Stod-
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NO REDucrloNs on SURFACE LINES.
COMMISSIONER ROGERS CRuICIsEs COMMISSIONER
O'DDNSEII.

COMMISSIONER ROGERS CRITICIsEs CoMMls,IONER
oDONSEIL.
IRON TIE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or tbs rRInuSE.l
ALBANY, Jan. 22.-There was n commOtion
in the Office OF the Railroad Commissioners to-
day, owing 10 the discovery by Mr. Rogers
and Mr. Herman that Mr.. ODonnell had given
for publication portion of resolution about street rail-
ways NewYork passed which had not been approved
by the Board The resolution pointed out the large
profits made by the Dry Dock, the broadway. and other
street railway lines In NewYork. As printed the resou-
tous stated that Board ~ Commissioners intended 10
have bills drawn up reducing the fares OF the railways
men Toned and have them passed by the Legislature.
In respect this msstatemeut Mr.. Rogers said to-day
The words and Ia prepare bills. II necessary To re-
duce the rate ~ fare Tor passengers so Is to allow nut ~
per cent dividend upon honest capital were contained
In the original resolution as proposed by Commissioner
ODonncl also certain expressions In the preamble Gut
stricken before In" passage Of the resolution
view OF tho fact that no complaints have been re
cslved the Board the fare OF cents on these
roads being buurnsoe aud IN view Of the fact that the
report u the Board unaic mp from the
annual reports u the roads, showed that reduction of
cent m each fare would bring the net income below 10
per cent OF the capital actually expended
uhe large percentage carried ON the cost
of construction given by tho roads
being the result Of fraction Of cent In the fare In the
cases granted deemed ueK pcdeEt by the Board
pass resolution In the shape offered by Commits
sionef ODoune.l 1 deemed II outrageous for "A Com
missioner 10 give the press for publication resolution
they did not pass but were stricken out after long
II .gu