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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
STATEN ISLAND.

sTAPI FTON-Pollce Commissioner Philip WOLF
WAS returning home last night In his buggy, and
when opposite his house IN Wrght-s HIS horse sud
denly fell 10 the ground AZ the same time MT
Wolff experienced a peculiar sensation through his
body The commissioner, on getting out OF the
bUggv found that his horse had stepped on live
cecfric light wire which had fallen across the road
The horse was badly stunned II not seriously Injured
CIIFTON-Thc condition OF Henry Alex andre, who
T. living sick with typhoid fever at his home, was
unchanged last night. Grave doubts are still enter
tanned as 10 his recovery.
CONGRATULATIONS Dwyer, age forty-eight,
ard his son. Michael Dwycr age fourteen, were
ar,sted Yesterday charge OF burglary IN having
n altered broken into the store Of Joseph Hopping
and stolen cigars and other stock TO the value Of
$50.
ST GEORGE-The now steel fcrryboat. Erasius
Wiman a slsterboat 10 the Robert Garrett, of The
staten Island ferry, placed In commission yes
ter7lay. She made her hrst "Trip In eighteen Ihin
nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
KELLY INDIGNANT OYER HIS ARREST.

HE SAYS THAT HE is THE VICTIM OF A CON,
sPIRACY, BUT THAT HE WILL GET EVEN.
Philadelphia Nov. 10 GpeciaD.-Wsyne Macyesgh,
Charles b. Collier and Joseph d. Murphy counsel for
John w. Keely, who is ncarcerated IN MoyamensinS
Prison for contempt of court in refusing To explain
his motor as ordered by the court. will 20 to Harris
burg tomorrow make application before the
supreme Court for his release. This afternoon Keely,
talking through the bars Of HIS cell door. after cons
planning that he was not allowed to smoke, said:
well was thunderstruck when was ordered ia
be sent here on saturday. had moro idea Of IL
than of flying. This is conspiracy, but mark what
tell you well get back at these people fourfod. In
four months from now will give my invention and
then let's see who is on top. This is persecution OF
me- but history repeats itself. am thankful that
live in a day Of enlightened humanity, or might Be
burned at a stake. believe that did all In the
presence of the experts that was ordered 10 BY the
court. why didn't they reveal what they had in the
sealed package! Let them show the description OF
the machine in 1899 and If they have seen enough
OF my present apparatus 10 tell whether tho tive
correspond will make them free gift of my secret
The feeling Of these scientific gentlemen is venomou
They say use terms and phrases that have no mcan-
knowledge
A prominent shareholder said to-day:
when the NewYork shareholders saw no practical
results from the motor, they refused to furnish any
scheme was on the verge Of collapse when Mrs BIoom
field Moore became Interested in the motor and con-
paid in cash. and Kelly moved from his homo In
Ridge better home in Oxfordst.. near seven
tenth. Kecly continually declared that the New
York shareholders wanted him TO give exhibitions 90
as TO boom the stock, but that he always refused to
do 50: After they stopped his allowance II became came
support the style n which he appeared short time
Where he lived until saturday in tho most luxurious
STYLE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
GENERAL HARRIsoN'S FRATERNITY.

General Harrison Is a member OF the Phi Delta Iheta
Fraternity, organized in 1913. q. r. baSSe"' VI
Newark. is IT'S president Mr. Bassett recently adj
dressed congratulatory letter to the Presidenelcct
and has received the following reply. dated Indian
apols, November IA:
Your letter OF November o, extending to me your
congratulations behalf Of the fraternity OF the I'M
Delta Theta, has been received. have had inc
pleasure OF receiving from many Of the chapters very
fraternal expressions and would have been glad TO
acknowledge each OF them, but the extent Of my
correspondence Is such to make that quite impos-
slbe. / beg through you to extend 10 the members
Of my old college fraternity my sincere thanks for
their friendly recognition Of me As a brother. and
the time 10 express every interest in the con-
unued prosperity and usefulness OF tho fraternity
Very truly yours, BENZ. HARRISON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
PRESIDENTIAL PosrMAsrERs APPOINTED.

Washington, Nov. 1o.-The President to-day aDa
pointed among Others the following postmasters:
John Norton at Glen Cove N. Y, fce J. W. CsmpSell
resigned; James r. Richardson at West Medford, Mass,
reappolntei Augusta H. Bernar2 at West Point N. Y.
rcappointed B
At the following post Offices, which were recently
raised 10 the Presidential class the President has
reappolnied the incumbents:
Princeton Maine; South Paris. Name Berlin Falls,
n. H. Gorham. N. H. Cape Vincent N. Y. New-Paltz,
n Y Clintonville. Conn Hyannis, Mass West Quincy.
Mass Bound Brook, N. j. Edgewater. n. j. Maawan.
n. j. Far Roekaway, N Y. Hancock n. Y; Honeoys
Falls N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
THE BrRrA1 OF ROBERT r RAYMOND

The funeral of the late Professor Robert r. Ray
mcnd took place at No. 1913 Henry-st., Brooklyn,
yesterday afternoon. Among those present were
William Wise, 5. V. White, Seth Low, Professor {.
T. West, the Rev. 5. T.. Halliday, a. ID. Wheeock,
A. A. Low. Reuben Ropes, Professor Robert Foster
j. s. T. stranahan, T. J. Tilney, VI. 5. Beach, Henry
Camp, General II. C. King, John Clahin, W. H.
Gibson A. b. Davenport, O. c. Wierum, III. II.
Sheldon and Professor G. W. Maynard.
There many floral tributes. Dr.. Lyman
Abbott conducted the services and made a brief ad
dress. The burial in Greenwood. The meeting
OF Plymouth League last evening took the form Of
memorial services for Professor Raymond, who was
active In the work OF the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
THE BODY OF H. ". KING, JR, TAKEN 10 CHI
CAGO

Chicago, Nov 10 (speciaD.-A sad scene was Wit
messed by hundred people at the Union station this
morning when the Omaha express on the Burlington
road arrived bearing the body of Henry W. King, lr
the young man whose tragic death In Omaha on ea-
uiday is known TO all When the train stopped
couple Of gentlemen alighted and assisted 'a young
woman, clad in deep mourning to the platform. she
almost fell into their outstretched arms and staggered
as she walked The young woman was Mrs king
the wife OF the unfortunate young merchant FRIENDS
of the family. who waiting for the arrival OF INC
body escorted Mrs. King 10 a carriage ana she Was
taken to her brothern-laws house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
Is MR.. MAGONE DREAMINGf

Collector Magone went to Washington yesterday.
He left here on the 40 train in the afternoon His
visit gave rise to good deal of gossip and specula'
ton the Custom House. but there is more business
than politics in his mission this time He goes to con
fer with the Treasury officials in regard 10 the hat
trimmings case and endeavor to get a decision in the
case the unsettement of which is causing great deal
of trouble and embarrassment OF there will
be some political business to lie handled too. but this
the main object of his errand. Mr. Magone anxious
from this time forward to make the best showing pos
sahle for he really thinks there chance for him
be retained in Office By the new Administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
LONG ISLAND.

FAR ROCKAWAY.-Coroner Crontn VIII on Thurs
day hold AN inquest in the of Frederick Teus1p
and Peter C. Peterson, two Danes, and an American
who were drowned sunday by the capslzing OF a
rowboat of Breezy Point, In Jamaica Bay. One man
was rescued. He is In prccarious condition, put
may recover.
BAYPORT.-The live stock OF william Il. Foster
jr the defaulter and forger, was sold yesterday by
order OF the supreme Court \ number OF blooded
cattle went under the hammer. The amount realized
by the sale Vas about 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20

Plttsburg, Nov. 10 (specaD.-0f the fraudulent
counting Of votes in the South, Chairman Thomas '.
Cooper OF the Republican State Committee said to-
day: I'VE know certainly of one Con gresham being
counted out in North Carolina, one in Florida, and
in other States, making total OF thirteen Con
gressmen whom the Democrats are trying to count
out But they will not succeed in their fraudulent
schemes. Evidence is being carefully gathered by
Colonel Quay In every instance where fraud has
been found those accused Of IT will be prosecuted In
the United States Courts. fund is now being raised
for that purpose. On fair count, the House has
Republican majority Of thirty members. On fair
count West Virginia is Republican have private
letter from most reliable gentleman, which Illus
trates the tactics Of the Democracy in that State In
one county plurality Of 1.491 votes is counted for
Cleveland Yet the total vote in that county IS only
200 which on a fair count is about evenly divided
between particS.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
THE BIBLE 4 TEXT BOOK IN WISCONSIN.

Evansville. Wis. Nov. 1s.-A case In which suis
was brought by Catholic taxpayers to prevent the
reading OF the King James Version Of the Dibs In
the public schools, decided to-day Judge Benz
nett held that such reading was not sectarian In
sructIon the children Of the petitioners not being
obliged to listen II they did not deslre and the Bible
having been decided upon by the authorities as cna
Of the text books for Wisconsin schools. There was
nothing however TO prevent the children from read-
ing q versioa of the Bible accepted BY tho Cathauo
Church II they preferred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
MUDDY FOOTBALL VICTORY FOR HARVARD

Philadelphia, Nov 19.-IIaryard beat the University
Pennsylvania in football game to-day by IS points TO
nothing The game was played in heavy rain. Har-
ward excelcd her opponents all points Sears scored
touchdown Harvard after twenty minutes More good
playing py Harvard resulted in another touchdown by
Sears goal scored his third touchdown
but again failed to kick the goal Harding followed with
another touchdown Harvard then forced the University
to make safety after which Porter supplemented his
brilliant by a touchdown and goal Sears then made
two more touchdowns resulting In goal The score
stood for the first points nothing In favor OF the
visitors In second half Porter and Sears scored three
uouehdowns. only one Of which resulted in a goal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
DARTMOUTH NO MATCH FOR STEVENS.

Winanstown, Mass, Nov. 10 (Specid).-ln spite
Of rain and mud. O-day's football game between Dart
mouth and Stevens was witnessed by a large crowd
Contrary 10 all expectations New-Hampshie Drawn
was of no avail against the skill OF Stevens and at the
end Of the first half the score stood II to In favor
OF stevens. Barely five minutes OF the second nan
elapsed before six more points scored and Dart
mouth oufplayed IN every point. forfeited the game
leaving the score 30 10 o. This ties Dartmouth and
Williams and unsettles the Championship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
THE AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION TO MEET.

The championship athletic meeting Of the Amateur
Athletic Union which win be held in Madison Square
Garden on Wednesday, November 21 promises to be
one of the greatest meetings held in America No
less than $50 entries have been received and the
principle will be those in which the western
amateur athletes Will compete. c. L. Mesley, the
rreat short distance runner Of the Chicago Athletic
Club and his club mate the walker, Otto Hassen,
WIN compete in the spirits. The following out Of
town athletes Will compete against the Union cham,
nions: r. Butcher of Pullman, IN. c. J. King, Of
fhe Columbia Athletic Club Of Washington and II. E.
GSaEer and Durshame, Of the Detroit club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
ALONG TIE SOTND.

BRIDGFPORT.-Bid for the sale OF site
which 10 erect a Government building for post
office and custom house to be built under an appTo-
priaton OF 81 80 900. opened yesterday by Thee
dore d. Fster supervising architect of the Treasury
department They were three in number, ranging In
price from 900 10 $4,000
Mrs Thomas Fitzpatrick attempted 10 Hight fire
Yesterday with parlor match. The head Of the
match fell off and Set fire to her clothins She ran
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20

PENSION COMMITTEE REsUMING WORK.
A special meeting of the Executive Committee of
the National Per Diem Rated Service Pension Associa
ton has been called by Colonel Wells, chairman. for
tomorrow at . D. m, at No. "a Nassau-st After
several mon nacton comrades generally Will not
60 amiss If they put down the revival of the work
by the committee OF the results of the election
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
roo coon 4 THING TO BE LOST.

In consequence Of tho numerous requests Tor copies
Of the speeches made at the Republican Campaign
Speakers dinner last Wednesday night, tho Com
mttoo OF Arrangements has decided 10 have them
published in pamphlet form from the notes OF the
stenOgrapher c. T. Johnson. The volume VIII be
adorned with portraits OF Harrison and Morton and
win also contain fun list OF those present at the
dinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
scHOOL COMMIssIOyERs DINE.

A dinner was given at the Union League Club lsst
evening by School Commissioner Jacob D. vermilye 70
William wood the Nestor OF the Board OF Education. who
resigned from his duties last week after twenty years Of
service Mr. Vermiye Is the senior member OF that
body, and in this capacity he invited the oldest
their associates and former meet Nj Wood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
GEO. C.FLINT co.

down stairs envelopcd In flames. hei lenot az
son tried smother the flames and both were es1S
burned Another threw water over al VI tns
vnfor,unate woman and quenched the flames: MA
Fifzpatrick and her father were fatally burned.
SOUTH NORwALK. -Incendiarfes maze an s.S'm5
10 destroy the passenger station OF the -
New Uayen Railroad on Sunday night The nrc va
discovered at midnight and was put out tho aA@sss
being only about $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20

this occasion. Among those present were President
J. Edward Simmons Commissioners Robert NJ Galloway.
Frederick w. Devoe Charles L. Holt William A. Cole
and ex-Commissioners Stephen walker William Dowd
Edward Donnely and Gilbert H. Crawford ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
YALE STICKING TO THE POLO GROUNDS
SHE WILL PLAY HARVARD THERE OR NO

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 10 (speciaD.-Captain
Corbin Of the Yale Football Association has sen. 10
the Harvard football management the following note
Dear Sirs Your letter Of the 14th in answer 10
of the 12th IS at hand. We are sorry TO learn
from its contents that you have failed In your endeav
Ors persuade your athletic committee 10 allow the
game to be played scheduled Considering the fact
that Harvard has had since year ago-at which time
the constitution stated that the two leading teams Of
the previous year should play at New fork-in which
10 come to her present conclusion, do feel in
any way under obi cations 10 have any possible change
Of position the eve OF the promised contest
This telegram was received tonight from Prince
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
HONOR FOR y1cARGEyERAL poyyELLY.

reporter OF The Tribune was informed yes 'erdap
at the home of Archbishop Corrgan that telegram
had Just been received from Rome announcing that
Vicar General Donnelly had been appointed Domestic
Prelate to Pope Leo XII with tho title Of Monsgnee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE MEN TO HAVE A DINNER

REPUBLICAN LEAGUE MEN TO HAVE A DINNER.
Tho Republican National League has practically
decided TO celebrate the partys glorious victory By
a dinner this city, which viii be invited proni-
nent League men from all paris of the country a
meeting of the committee in charge of the matter will
be held to-day 10 discuss and arrange details The
number that expected TO attend, four or five
hundred more. makes 1t impossible to have
at Delmonico's. Just before the close of the cam
paign Chairman Quay. OF the National Committee, ap-
pealed to the League for funds. The organization
responded by raising $4,000 for the National Com
mittee. The diversion of much money from the
League treasury has left IL empty, and the work Of
the association is hampercd somewhat In consequence
To relieve this President Foster has issued appeal
for contributions. The League will, of course, main
tain permanent organization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
AT meeting OF the team this morning 1t was
voted 10 play Saturday. j. Il. Barr
The following reply was sent to Princeton:

you yourselves made proposal TO play Thanks
giving Day: first 20 president, then In tie pres
of the manager OF the Polo Grounds, and last
Saturday to captain. before three witnesses We
accepted DO YOU not consider such agreement bind
ingl W. II. COrbin, C. :. King
Yale men ar a loss to understand why Princeton
has gone back her agreement and decidedly In
dignant. 4 representative of Harvard was here to
night, trying TO induce Yale to play at Cambridge
Under no condition will She do The Harvard man
thinks the game VIII be played In New York on Thanks
giving Day. if the Princeton arrangement fails hOngh
Princeton, y. J.. Nov. 10 (special-The Princeton
football management decided today to play Yale in
New York on Saturday. November "a, regardless OF
all negotiations concerning the YaleIiav2d contro-
Versy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20

James Mutrle, manager of the NewYork baseball
team, stated TO a Tribune reporter yesterday that
the Polo Grounds had already been engaged for The
Princeton ale football game, scheduled to be played
On Saturday afternoon. This clears away the OBJ
scury when has arisen In regard to the date Of this
90 f,an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
MIR. cosT1GAN DENIED ALL TaE CHARGES.

Supervisor Costlgan, of The City Record Bureau
appeared before the Commissioners OF Accounts yes
terday and gave testimony as TO charges made
against him by "The World" to the effect that he
hal av arded contracts ". 7. Mitchell and other
County Democracy politicians without competition
and to the injury of the city In the matter OF price
Commissioner shearman conducted the examination.
Mr. Costigan denied all the charges made against him.
and presented the acquisitions of the various heads
of departments Judges and other officials entitled 10
be furnished with stationery, etc. These, 1t was
claimed were absolutely necessary for the conduct
Of their several Offices. reasonable in quantity
and In accordance with scale Of prices fixed for the
protection of the city. II shown also that the
foutrOller Lad authority reduce figures found 10
he excessive before paying the vouchers Mr.
Costigan made a specific denial TO eacn of Inc
World'sD charges. The Commissioners Of Accounts
will make a report TO the Mayor In a few days ard
generally acquit Mr.. CoStigan OF all actual or III
territorial wrong doing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
in December. Edward wetmore and Robert 6. Cooke
were elected to membership
ABUSING THE PENSION SERrICE
NOTICES OF REJECTION OF CLAIMS HELD BACK
UNTIL AFTER ELECTION

Washington, Nov. 10 tspecaD. Physical Wreck
John C. Black has distinguished his administration OF
the Pension Office during the late campaign by one OF
the boldcs abuses OF official authority ever perperated
for political purposes. 1t was thought that nc nau
reached the end of political ckery when he ordered
in September, the total suspension OF the adJunicaoh
Of original pension cases. especially In the DIVISIONS
which have Jurisdiction claims In doubtful STATES.
and ordered only claims for increase OF pensions
already on the rolls be considered before election The
prior rights Of povery-strickcn soldiers not on the
rolls were temporarily aside for the claims to an
increased rate of those already pensioned
Black had been told that the pensioners throughout
the country dissatisfied with his administration
Therefore, from September TO November ., the In
crease mill ground thousands and thousands Of al
lowances generally for the ptabe increase of 81 per
month each. In all this time nothing was heard of
increase claims rejected Blacks cunning had taken
step fairly beyond the bounds of daring The letters
of notification of the rejection of increase claims in
doubtful States were held up in the Pension Bureau
until after election and have only been sent out during
the last few DAYS Too rattled' by defeat, care
less of consequences Blacks subornates have flooded
the mails since Friday with such notices. Pensioners
are receiving notices of the rejection Of claims that
only rejected months ago. but in cases where
the very notifications written in October and
September In the mail Of certain local pension
attorney to-day were received from the Pension
bureau, posmarked November r., twenty three not-
fcations written and dated september II and IL.
Black during the opening year OF his erratc career
as Commissioner. accused his predecessor. General
Dudley, of working his force only on claims for adj
s9R ae a 1ae 9n aid e General Dudley OF av
ing deliberately held back letters informing claimants
II is 10 be- supposed written and in their envelopes by
the thousands in September and October-and there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20

FROM THE COUNTY DEMOCRACY TO TAMMANY.
Assemblyman-elect August Strassberg, Oh the
XXIIId Assembly District has resigned as member
of the County Democracy and has b"en elected
member OF the Tammany Hall General Committee
of that district.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-02-08
STATE, COAST AND ELSEWHERE.

Riverside is making grand prepar-
atIons for It's Citrus fair.
The case of Anschag the Garden
Grove mui derer, will be heard to-day
al Los Angeles.
Santa Cruz is to vote on the propo
slion TO issue bonds lor public works
on the 9th of February
An endeayor is being made to devol-
OPP scheme to build railroad from
Port Hartford or San LUIS Obsipo to
Fresno.
Recently a San Francisco CONNER
cial man lost $4,000 in a poker game
run in connection with a cigar store
at San Diego.
Over two thousand passengers ar
rived at San Diego during the past
month from San Francisco by steamer
and over eight thousand by rail
Work on the San Joaquin Valley
railroad, which is graded to within
seven miles Of Fresno, has been stop
ed. The cause is not known.
The three steamers of the Oregon
Railway and Navigation Company viz
the Oregon, Columbia and state Of
California ure bar hound at Astoria.
Mrs. Vietotia Sohilline, the daugb-
ter of the New York Banker, Morosini
and who disappeared 50 misteriously
about eighteen n9oalhs ago, is said to
be living at Glenn Falls.
Benjamin Graham and John Stevens
were suGocated ia Their sloop at De
parue Bay on Fri,laY last. Their
cabin was clvse, end It is supposed
that the wInd blew the coal gas from
the stove into the roon and the sleep
ers aSphyxialed
What the industrial, commercial
and transportation interests of this
country need is IN unbroken ship and.
steamer channel from the Cult of
MeXien To Lake Michigan, and from
Lake Michigan through The State of
Michigan to Lake Erie, connecting
with the Erie Canal and the Hudson
River to tha sea hoard. In order 10
establish such great, and continuous
ship and steam waterway all that is
necessary is TO connect the Mississippi
aud Illinois rivera with Lake Michigan
and deepen and widen the Erie Canal,