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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
MISS DAHENPoRT WINS HER CASE.
SAHhrDRE's IAwrEa SLOWS HIS eALLASrR1


But FAILS TO CONVINCE THE JUDGE
n sisna victory WIS won by Miss Fanny Daven-
port through her counsel ex-Judgo A. J. Dttenboctcr,
~ inc supreme Court, ;hambers, yesterday where
'.,.oo barett, after hearing his argument and that
- "iiianF Howe on hhalf OF Maurice Barrymore,
uoiou the notion Of tn, latter for Injunction to
restrain theperformanceDf La Tosca' by tho actress
anu her company. Be1re the argument began ex-
suuse Dittenoefer introduced to Miss Davenport Mr..
,iowc' who hprescnted Mr. barrymore. "Ailow me
~ introduce on to the enemy" he said.
VIII gle me great pleasure said Mr. Howe,
gaiianty, takig tho prorered hand OF Miss Daven-
port " to haveyou Held by the Enemy
And me- hc responded, quickly, to havc you
used up.s
Mr.. Howe req an affidavit by Mr.. Barrymore set
tlng forth that had written "Nadjezda,' and that
Ia iosca' was an imitation of It; that Mod1eska
naa appeared In no leading part in his play In this
CITY at the Star -heatro four years ago. He said
sarah Bernhardt rad one act of his play and pro-
honnced 1t strkin to a degrec.7 AHidavits In sup
port OF his aegaos OF similarity in the two plays,
made by Leonard rovcr. Clay NJ. Green. Clinton
stuart, T. W. Robertson and Selma Dolaro, were
also read. Mr.. Hove insisted that the injunction
should issue.
Ex-Judge Dittenhoesr said he would present good
reasons to the contrar and read counter aldavits.
MISS Davenport states n her affidavit that in 1887,
learning that Sardou hadwrtten La Tosca' for Sarah
Bernhardt she opened sgotiatlons for the exclusive
right to perform II In this country, and that she
finally paid him 100000 francs In cash. besides tho
commissions OF his agents and all Incidental expenses
connected with the purchase, amounting to at least
10000 francs in addition.
Victorien sardOu says in bis affidavit that "he has
never received from Sarah Bnh,rdt or any other per-
son the manuscript of certdn piece called Nadjez-
da" From what he has lnard he believes 1t has
been copied from Shakespeare
Miss Bernhard depoSes TINT she has played La
Tosca,' drama written by Vrto,lon Sardou.' She
says she has known sardou q number Of years and
first heard that he had written "a Toscap about Sep
tcmber, 1887 sardou read the play to her. She
adds: Defendant is not acquainted with Maurice
barrymore and has never met hin. Mr.. Barrymore
gave to Maurice Gran piece cGled' Nadjezda,' and
Mr.. Gran gave said pleco to her. Wien she returned
from the United states to Paris last she returned 1t
TO Mr.. Maurice Grau. She gave IL badI without hav-
Ing read It,"
Miss Davenport who sat with her nDther and two
friends among the lawyers who crowted the court
room, seemed greatly pleased with tho Jdge's prompt
decision I'm her favor and left the courtroom smiling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
FoUNDERS DAY AT vAsSAR COLLEGE

Poughkeepsie, April 97 (special)-The twenty sew
enth anniversary of Founders Day at vassar College
was observed to-day. Large numbers were present
from abroad and this afternoon the parorS and main
corridors were filed with invited guests. Tho Com
mittec Of Arrangements was composed Of Professor
Achsah NJ Ely, Marion Ransom, of San Francisco;
Ella Mcdonald Wallace, of steubenvile, Ohio Corrine
Reene, of Philadelphia; Emily Eugenia Norris, OF
New Haven Hester Caldwell Oakley, of South Orange ;
Florence Eliza Mills. of FL Paso, Tex, and Anne b.
and Jane Haggerty, of New-York The exercises In
the chapel began at p. M, including an opening song
nv the College Glee Club. welcome address by Miss
Patterson an address by Professor H. H. Boyesen upon
Russian words and Nhillsts and closing song by the
Olee Club Afterward President Taylor and the lady
principal held a reception In the museum building ana
tonight there was dancing until 10 p. IN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
A SroorssFU1 oHURoH BAzAAR

The Ladies' AID Society Of the Trinity bap1ls. ohureh'
in East ATHEIST have been holding fihoe IueSS'
bazaar In the Sunday school room onsN"iS 10 wac
has Il been that the closing has postponed until to-
night The proceeds will go pay for the recent refur
nlshng OF the church The principal feature oi Tao
Is the Chinese booth. managed by Mrs 0afto ana inc
teachers OF Chinese Sunday school Glass; aseo Oy inc
Oriental npna who have furnished all the articles for
sale Other booths arc the grocery booth managed by
the Young Mems Temperance Union Of the ehureh; ue
Hover BOOTH looked after by members OF the young
women's Christian Temperance Union ana the supper ue
parimcnt under the cafe OF members oil he haues Aa
Society During the evening" a vocal and instrumental
concert Is 70 be given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
NETS OF TIE THEA Tres.

In consequence of the continued large business sup
Elemental Of weeks will be added to the regular
season at the Jyceum and as The Wife" may be seen
through the month Of May The lately added feature OF
Wednesday matinees has become popular and will be
tnued
wormen busy yesterday removing the rubbish OF
the old Union Square Theatre The new playhouse the
contractors agree to have ready for Manager Hill on
August IT, The formal opening is set for September
with Helen Barry, the English actress the attraction
The permanent stock company Will make It's bow in
Possible Case" October S.
William Hook left this city yesterday for Australia, by
way Of San Francisco, for twelve-months engagement
with the Amy sherwin English Opera Company, artistic
director and stage manager
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
DISS DEBARS CHILDREN DISAPPEAR.
Mr.. MARSH IS HAVING THEM SEARCHED FOR =
UOPKs OF EFsCUISG THEN.

Mr.. MARSH IS HAVING THEM SEARCHED FOR -
HOPKs or EEscuISG THEM
The "Temple of TRUTH dcspoed Of its pictorial
treasures now utterly dosOatc and the number OF
its Inhabitants has been reduced to two-Luther r.
Marsh and his nephew, Douglas Stewart Everything
belonging to Madame Diss Debar has boon removed
from the house. Her servants have left 1t, and her
children, recently placed in Twenty eshthst board
ing house by Mr.. Marsh, are now missing. The
medium has spirited them away. woman
called at their temporary homo and said sbe was
authorized by Mrs. Messant to take them elsewhere.
1t is supposed they went to Harlem, but Mr.. Marsh
proposes find Just exactly where they have gone,
and for that purpose has placed the matter In the
hands of the Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty to
Children.
It's president Elbrdge T. Gerry told a reporter yes
terday that no considering whether, II the girls
are found, he cannot have them put in some nstitu
ton, so that they may be brought up away from the
unsalutary influence of their mother. The fallen
priestess has stated repeatedly that her youngest
daughter could make pictures "come' we'll as she
herself could, and this would seem to indicate that
the child was being trained TO life of irckery and
deceit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
rHprr R1G SEA. COWS OOME TO TOWM.

steamer that arrived from southern port yesterday
brought a happy and sleepy family of animals Tho i've
Heat one was little black bear, which gazed with scosn
on atweyefoot alligator that moved and only occa
sonay winked and three seaeows that had 70 oe "aAu
nm for their dinner The alligator caught ten days
AGO He is called Rip Roarer. heavy plank Is tea
under Rips body which hoIss him on his own petard
II ho walks too among the luggage in the steamers
hold The sea-cows. or manatees are called JUMBO
Ponce do Leon and Gypsy, respectively Jumbo weighs
eight hundred pounds IS nine feet long, thry-two inches
through and lying in his tank looks like an oval section
Of a hippopotamus's back. Captain J. W. Zelers owns
the sea.cows and alligator. 1t took him all last winter
10 carture tho cows and Re values them at $1,000 each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
CARL PFEIFFER.

Carl Pfeifer the best known architects In this
city, died yesterday at Washington from consumption He
had been in falling health for about two years and three
weeks ago he Asheve N. c. but did not hnd the
change beneficial and returned far Washington where
he was resting get strength enough to home. He
born in Germany about fifty years ago. but came to
this country at the age fifteen and has since lived in
this city He was the architect OF John Haps church
in Ffh-ave, the Church Of the Messiah the Roosevelt
Hospital Colored orphan Asylum the Berkshire apart
menthouse insane asylum at Mddetown, upon an adj
tlon 10 which he busy the time OF his death. and
many beautiful private houses in the northern part OF St.
Nichoiasave. He in great demand as consulting
architect and within few weeks went to Albany in connec
tlon with work on public buildings there. He was nem-
Der OF the National Academy and OF the Union League
Club. widow, and a and daughter survive HIM
He will be buried in Washington Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
MIR. IVINS BAS NOT RESIGNED.
HErsAYs he WILL BE CITY CHAMBERLAIN TILL HIS
TERN RGPIRES.

TERM EXPIRES.
The rimor Of the resignation of yourg Mr.. wins"
as City Chamberlain continued to circulate yesterday
At the hour for closing his office the Mayor had not
received the Chamberaln's resignation, and Controller
Myers said that he hardly looked for II at present
About p m. delegation of newspaper men visited
the City Chamberlains Office for the purpose Of getting
the truth of the alleged resignation. Much to the
surprise Of the callers Mr. Wins found to be at his
post. He was engaged in signing city warrants and
far could be oserved had been able to refrain,
during the short time he had been at work, from
signing William r. Grace & Co.. instead Of his own
name in tho blank provided for the City Chamberlain
Mr.. wins was by means gracious In answering tho
Inquiries Of the reporters spokesman. ITS the same
question:, he sad with nettled expression, that has
been asked for the past two years. You say that
1 don't moan to resign until my term expires. Take
a calendar and write opposite the number of each day
from now till then, Mr. wins will not resign Sup
pose bootblack to report that President
Cleveland had resigned, would you all so TO Washing
ton and ask him II 1t was true ~
a local politician, who In jovial frame OF
mind happened to be present. lie adjusted his shiny
hat at the proper angle over bis right and asked
But, Mr.. wins, you were never In tho booblacklnS
business, you ~
When the delegation retired Mr.. IvinsS answer had
not been formulated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
ADDING NEW REPUBLICAN NAMES
MEETINGS OF DISTRICT AssoCIATJoNs-DEMoCR
COMING OVER TO TIE RIGHT SIDE.

MEETINGS OF DISTRICT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
COMING OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE.
meeting of the enrolled Republicans Of the xIIth
Assembly District was held last night at No. 74o
Fifth-st d. W. Kohn presided and committees wero
appointed to secure suitable hall in which to hold
meetings to secure speakers for the coming campaign
and one of young men to canvass the district and
insure the full strength of the vote being polled In
the district Over twenty propositions for member
ship in the association were received
The enrolled Republicans of the kid Assembly
District met last night at No. .229 Third-ave and
added over fifty names to their roll committee
was appointed to nominate delegates to tho state
and Congressional District Conventions. John H.
Gunner made speech in which he said that while
the district favored Mr. Blaine the parys standard
bearer in the coming campaign, in view Of his letter
of withdrawal, delegates pledged to particular
should be sent to the Chicago Convention.
A meeting of enrolled Republicans OF the With AS
sembly District held last night at their head
quarters, No. 1875 West Houstonst. F. J. Carroll pre-
sided. A petition signed by eighteen Democrats Of
the district presented, in which they stated that
they wished be enrolled and pledged themselves TO
support the nominees of the Republican party. A
committee was appointed to select ticket for del
egates to the State and Congressional conventions
There are now 53S enrolled members in the district
The German Republican Central Committee met
last night at the Germania Assembly Rooms. About
100 members present representing nearly all
the districts in tho city, Morris Friedsam presided
and Paul Schnitzer was secretary. Standing COM
mittees were appointed and resolutions euloglzIng
Roscoe Conlling were adopted. Ex-Alderman slgrist
made some appropriate remarks about General Grants
birthday 1t stated at the meeting that the members
of tho committee who intend TO go 70 me republican
National Convention Will have special car on the
train which the delegates from this state VIII go
to Chicago 1t was the general opinion Of the meet,
Presidency and elected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
WOMEN WORKING FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS

The last meeting of the Of the WOmens Auxil'
larry for Home and Foreign Missions Of the Fifth Avenue
Presbyterian Church held at the church yesterday
The Rev Dr. John Hall presided and made brief address
on the work OF the auxiliary. The reports for the year
Of the secretaries and of the three branches OF
the auxiliary the Ladies' Auxiliary, the Young Ladies'
Branch and the Children OF the King chidrens branch
show prosperous years work. tho entire receipts from
tho three branches being s1507o Of which the Kings
Children contributed 500, and the Young Ladies'
Branch about $780, The officers Of the auxiliary are
President Mrs. Theodore Cuyer; vce-presdent' Mrs
Lewis C. Jones' secretary for home missions, Mrs Will
lam Irwin secretary for foreign missions, Mrs. NJ. c.
Barnes treasurer for home missions, Mrs John D. Ken
nedy treasurer for foreign missions. Mrs A. g. Agnew'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
soo11EoE STUDENTS DISCUSS SECESSION

The joint debate Of the three literary societies Of
Columbia College, tho PbilOeran the Pelthologlan and
the Barnard the first and second honors place
last night the School Building The question
Resolved. That the Southern States had right to
seeede."
The large lecture room crowded when DR.. Edward
McKnstry Whiting raped for order and opening
address, and called upon the rs1 Of the
The Afirmauve-Henry Augustus Slll
Barnard Richard Selden Harvey Peithologan and Henry
Alger Gndersleeye jr. Phiolerian; Negative-Jarvis
Rose FairchiId Pholeran; Hampton Dennan Ewing
Barnard and Frank Harvey Field, Peithologlan. The
discussion was animated and full Of legal phraseoogy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
wr,1THr WIDOyIy COURT

Mrs. Terry, the widow Of Don Jose 40 Terry, the
wealthy Cuban who died some time ago leaving s5OOOcOO
charged In the jefferson Market Police Court yester
day with assaul,lng Anna Maria Cook servant oi MI
Egan, who occupies one OF Mrs Terrys mats az NO. xl1
West Thiry-nrstst. 1t said that Niiio N i'""'
remonstranee struok her with piece of gaspipe and
called her a common Irish servant MIS- Terry uehea
the assault and said that she had never menu p@ee
gaspipe in hand She had great oeai on 'fouoie
with Mrs Egan, who was a noisy tenant Inc other
tenants OF tbe house oompained and said II Mrs Egan
removed they would remain AS Mrs, Terry
wanted another witness 70 he heard case was adjourned
until today
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
AN AoTrvg REPUBLICAN, LEA CUE.

The Republican League Of Union County. N j., held
meeting at It's rooms Elizabeth. last evening Plans
Of action for the coming campaign were exclusively DIS
eussed snd speeches made by Charles O. Mcbride,
Editor Of The Daily Journal" L. Deforest president
Of the League Senate James McMasers H. Carson and
others 1t was resolved the League join with the
ely and county committees and obtain permanent head
quarters On Ratification Day the League win give
oiner which many prominent Republicans OF the State
nave been invited The League viii make specially
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
OBITUARY.
ALBERT s. PHILLIPS

Albert S. Phillips, actor, who was some months
ago frequently mentioned in the papers contemplate
ing starring tour in burlesque Of Faust,' died
from pneumonia carly yesterday morning at the Gsey
House. He about thlrty-four years old and Eng
lsh by BIRTH In 1881 he was engaged by the Madison
Square Theatre to travel with of their companies,
playing Lord Travers" in Hazel Kirke' Since then
he has acted In The Wages of SIM and with Nell
burgess. Mr. Phillips leaves wife, who was not an
actress, and two young children, who II Is understood
are left almost unpr0vded for The Actors tund has
taken charge Of the arrangements for the funeral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
IMPRISONED ON A FALSE CERTIFICATE.

Danbury, Conn, April 27.-In the Stone unacy case,
which came up for trial before the Commission on
Lunacy in bridgeport to-day, Mrs Stone in company
with Dr. Bell of Bridgeport, an expert in unacy, was
brought into court this morning from the asylum at
Mlddleown where she has been incarcerated for the
last two months as alleged, purchased certificate
of we'll known Danbury physician, secured by tho
Gift of a horse and buggy Among the witnesses ex-
amincd were DIS. Bell and Clarhe. The former has
no doubt as TO Mrs. Stones sanity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
rr1L-KyOWY DEFECTIVE DEAD.

Information that -De;ective-Sefgeant Holly Lyon
Asd died from pneumonia in his home 2gS
ave. Brooklyn was received ct Police Headquarters in
s city yesterday morning. ana caused many expressions
Of sorrow Lyon was retired pension June, and
soon afterward he moved from No. Il5 FoTsythst 10
Brooklyn He was then sixty-two years ola His
funeral VIII take place at the house in Brooklyn tomor
row. For many years Lyon was well-known Police
Headquarters detective and 1t often said that
more thieves by sight than any other living police
man. In company with Dick" King he kept watch
the pawn shops and helped TO arrest many thieves and
70 recover much stolen prOeprty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
GRANTED SEPARATION FROM HER HUSBAND

Ithaca n Y, April "a (speciall.-The Cox divorce
case involving prominent in this county, and
which was Of somewhat sensational nature has Just
been decided by Judge Douglass Boardmen as referee
In favor OF the wife. The husband, DR.. William T.
Cox. is a physician Of Moravia The decision grants
the wife Judgment of separation from the husband
and allows her 900 year during her Life 10 he paid
by fhe defendant with costs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
: BY all Interested. as changes may

Should be nsd daily By all iatescsted. changes may
Letters for foreign countries need be specially al
Ore dispatch by particular steamer except whel
II IS desired 70 send Duplicates OF banking and commercial
documents letters no specially addressed being sent ~
the fastest vessels available
Foreign mails for the week endne April 90 viii clsss
promptly in all cases. at this oice as follows;
sArURDAY-At $3.50 a. M for France. switzsr
a Bretagne. VIA Havrs $3.50 a. for scotland
direct. per steamship Ethiopia via glasgow tletters
must be directed "per Ethiopia "a at $50 a. m. Tot
Germany. Austria Denmark. sweden. Norway. hus'
and Turkey por steamship Fulda via Bremen Yet
tiers for Great Britain. Ireland Belgian aai Nsthee.
st $50 for Great Britain. Irelana, Besium and
Netherlands. per stoamshw Umbra. VIA Sueensto"n
(etters Tor OTHER European countries must 20 oltcctei
per UmDria y; 4;3D NJ Tor the Aethcriaeae
via Amste fdan steamship kdam Uettsrs must "
directed per Edan) at p No. Tor Porte flco aAfees
per steamship CamerAta.
Mails for ,hs Society Islands per ship CITY Of Pape9
(from Frsuciscol close here hpra a. r. y
u M Mails for Australia. New-IeaanL, hawnan
FIJI and samoan Islands per steam ship Ics landa (rcn
san Francesca close here Apru "a AZ i;S1 M 'or on
arrival at New-York OF Steamship Anrsnls Win brt
ism mail, for AustrAa) Malls Tor china and japan pcr
staam,hip Bslrlo. iron San Francisco. close aers
MAY so AZ $40 D Mails for Cuba by
raj 10 Taupl Fla and themes bT steamer. Wa keY
West Fla close a. this olhcs daily at 1850 H.
. Of closing Trans Pacific mails Is arranged
Tho Of their uninterrupted overland transit
10 san Francisco Mails from the East arriving On time
sas Franclsoo on OF sailing OF steamers are dis
pA'cn'a '"'''' INV ImENRY q. PEARSON. PostmAstsa
Post ONCE n. X. April 20, 1850
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-28
TIE ALBANY LAWMAKERS At FORK.
SHORT SESSIONS IN BOTH HOUSES - BILLS AND
MEASURES COMMANDMENT.

SHORT SESSIONS IN BOTH HOUSES BILLS AND
MEASURES CoNsIDgREp.
Albany. April 27.-Both houses adjourned early 10
day and little work OF any consequence was performed
by either body. Senator Murphy occupied tho CHAIR
in tho Senate and he had introduced, ordered TO
third reading and passed, all inside OF five minutes
bill approprating az 600 TO defray the expenses Oh
the 9th Regiment its trip TO Gettysburg next July
to participate In the unwilling of monuments erected
on the ground occupied by the various commands ana
batteries OF the regiment at the battle.
THE RECONSTRUCTED BRIBERY BILL
Senator Fassetts Bribery Elections bin, ruined In
the Assembly by amendments OF John l. Plat and
Judge Greene, received from the Conference COM
mittee and passed as IL originally introduced
except with tho amendment of Assemblyman Weed
making II penalty for employers to influence tho
votes Of their employees The bill was passed in this
form. Senator Fassett has received hundreds OF leu
tiers from all over tho State prasing the bill.
TIE ON THE ANTI BARGE MEASURE
The Morgan bill driving the coal and fruit barges
from the East River piers taken up aud an effort
was made Ic pass It. General Hustled took the lead
in pushing the measure, while Assembyman Burns.
were lust 81 for and 81 against the b and no quorum
having voted the bill was laid aside.
SNUG BERTH WANTED BY Mr. McCANF.
The bill to give Brooklyn extra police justice
and to supply Asscmblyman McCaun who introduced
It, with good berth clerk in the court, was
lost last week. and to-day the vote reconsidered
and tho bin passed. Mccain says that he can carry
his ward IN brooklyn for the Democrats II this bill be-
comes a law.
TROUBLES OF A PARADISE PARK STATESMAN
TIM Sullivan has been anxious to distinguish him.
self a statesman. He fears that he has not been
aggressive enough to suit the tastes Of the heecrs OF
Paradise Park ard to-day to show them that he knows
what Is what he called the House on his bill preventing
the sao Of papers periodicals, chewing tobacco ana
lozengos the stands of tho EeS ated Railroad The
call suspended, however, before any arrests wore
made, and on point of order raised by Mr. crosby;
that the bill not yet engrossed although ordered
to third. reading further action the bill was
stopped.
THE POWER TO ERECT BROOKLYN MONUMENTS.
Senator Worths bill taking from the Brooklyn Board
Of Aldermen tho power Of erecting monuments to tho
memory Of the soldiers and sailors who fought In the
late war, and putting 1t in the hands of the Mayor,
Supervisor at Largo and chairman Of the q. A. X
Memorial Committee, passed tho Assembly.
REPAIR OF THE CAPITOL.
The Appropriation Committee reported the bill pro-
vldng for the repairing Of tho Capitol recommtted to
Il yesterday. II had added the name Of Super
intendent Andrews to the committee, and the report
was accepted.