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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31

llcan caucus. Asscmblymsn Riker. of Essex voor
hoes. OF Union and Harris Of Candon. are namch ior
the nomination for Speaker.
Ex-Governor Abbetcs friends are blue over tho
Senatorial contest Senator Mcpherson has had Things
his own way lately and he claims a clear majority
beyond any doubt Tho large contributions for cleo
ton purposes By Senator Mcpherson have counted for
a great deal The Senator IS not ono OF the hesta'lns
kind when It comes TO drawing checks.
The scheme for legislation by the state Democrats
Committee has not been success Ih' o'iis ior
partisan purposes Will be introduced by mempers
selected by the rsgular caucus Some OF inc feac'a'
Office holders who want to serve 10 the end OF ther
terms are said to bo urging the legislators 10 NC nou
crate apprchendng reprlsal when the hepupican ~
ministiatoa at Washington assumes cOntfOi lha'
the Democrats viii red,trct the state Is adihi,en'
and they have proposed several schemes IN is ulcc
lion. II is less alarmrs 10 the republicans man
might be. II previous attempts had not Dceh SUN
signal failures In any case tine Republicans VII
have al effective minority to meet the Dclnocta"c
schemes .
II is altogether probable that the Australian system
of ballotnC Will be adopted. The necessary biz Is
being prepared a consolidation OF the labor bureaus
Is also urged .,
The Jersey City new charter movement Is ganins
strength and the difficulty with Newark Will probably
be met by mutual concessions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
OBITUARY..
MRS. JOHN NJ. sCHOFTELD.


Washington Dec 3O.-Mrs schofeld. wfo Of Major
General John schoeld died Of paralysis of the heart
az O'Clock this morning. She had been suffering from
tho effects OF severe cold, which developed INTO
bronchial caarrh few days ago, but was not thought
10 be I'm danger until heart failure supervcned only
an hour or two before her death. SurgeonGeneral
and Mrs Moore had given a dinner last night at which
General and Mrs. Schofeld TO be the guests
of the evening Mrs. schofeld was not feeling well
enough TO be present, however and the General
went without her. On his return TO their rooms at
the Richmond, Mrs schofeld's symptoms were so
unfavorabe that DR.. Yarrow called In, and later
Drs O'Reilly and Lincoln summoned. she
grew rapidly worse however, ana died
at 3 80 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Schofeld was
a daughter Of Professor W. H. C. Bartlett, formerly OF
The United states Military Academy. and now actIary
of the Mutual Life Insurance Company OF New-forh.
General schohed married Mrs. schoHeld whiS ne
was detailed as instructor at the Military Academy
She leaves a daughter, recently married 10 Iieutcn-
ant Andrews Of tho 9TH Artillery. and two sorA
william =. Schofeld, engaged IN business in New
York and Richard 5. SchOfeld. NJ III Paso Tex
Mrs Andrews arrived in Washington few DAYS ago
on n visit and was with her mother at the time o.
her death. Mrs. Schofeh will be buried at West
Point Wednesday The details for the funeral have
not vet been arranged The death Of Mrs. ch0ned
viii not interfere with the reception of the officers
of the Army al the White House on New Years Day
further than that General SchOield and his personal
staff will be excused from attendance by the Secrc-
tary OF War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
OFF TO HILES INA UG TRATION
TAMMANY BRAVES AND COUNTY DEMOCRACY
"IEADFRs" TO HONOR THEIR CHIEF

TAMMANY BRAVES AND COUNTY DEMOCRACY
"LEADFRs" TO HONOR THEIR CHIEF
The New York legislators began TO turn their faces
AIbsny-ward last evening. Several OF the Tanmany
members including Senator Cantor, Mr. Crcaher,
of the XVIII Assembly District Mr.. Hayes. Of the
IVth: Mr. R.ale of the With, and Mr.. Shea, of the
XXIVth left the city evening train, in company
with William i. shcehan. Of buffalo, the Democratic
leader of the House who hal been spending Sunday
here on visit his bro her. John c. Sheehan. sec
rotary OF the Aqueduct Commission. The remainder
of the Tamnany win 60 with the delegation of
hat organization appointed its representatives. a.
the Inauguration of the Governor Special parlor cars
have been chartered. which VIII be attached TO the
80 train on the New York Central Road. this aftef-
noon full of jubilant braves Of the Wigwam.
The County Democracy Committee selected TO wit
ness the third swcarlngn of Governor Hill have also
secured special cans. which will be coupled on to the
same train. They not expected to be as hilarious
their Tammany rivals, but they intend TO mako a
good showing, and will be accompanied by The Count'
Democracy membcIs-ee Of tho Legislature who re-
main true to the organization including McSsrs; DIN
hcspcl. IIOrnidgc AID Marlin Othcf LEADERS WI"
arc going arc Corporation Counsel Beelnnan, eX Sen
afor DAILY. Colonel Fellows. Police Justice Power.
" aldo Hutchns Commissioner Charles Reilly. Con
trollor Myers Commissioner ID. Lowber Smith ". .:
Mitchell, Alderman Tait. supervisor CosiiGan and
Il. A. Cunningham Representatives Hamilton crosby,
King and the other Republican members viii - to
Albany today
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
THE WEATHER REPORT

GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR "a HOURS
wAsHIsaToS Dec. 800 p. m.-For Maine New Hamp
shire Vermont light preceded by fair weather the
warmer.
Massachusetts,. Rhode Island, Connecticut. Eastern
New.YoIk, Eastern Pennsylvania. NewJersey, Delaware
Maryland Virginia and North Carolina fair followed by light
rain warmer.
Carolina Georgia and Florida, rain stationary
temperature
For Alabama and Mississippi rain stationary tempera ure
followed In Mississippi by colder weather
For Louisiana and Eastern Texas. rain colder.
For Arkansas light rain followed by fair weather. colder
For Tennessee and Kentucky rain stationary temperature
followed in the western portions by slightly colder weather
For West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Western
NV York, rain warmer.
For Ohio Indiana and Illinois rain turning into sta
tonay temperature followed in Illinois by slightly colder
weather.
For Lower Michigan and Wisconsin, rain or snow followed
Wisconsin by fair weather colder
For Upper Michigan light snow, followed Monday by fair
weather; colder.
For Minnesota and Dakota. fair colder.
For Iowa Missouri fair preceded eastern portions
by light colder.
For Kansas Nebraska and Colorado fair; colder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
rn cnlNGE one or rHE H0rSE RrLEs.

Washington Dec 30 (specaD.-lt is understood that
speaker Carlisle. who IS chairman OF the Committee on
Rules, will call meeting of that committee on
Wednesday for the purpose Of considering and report
ing an amendment TO the rules TO prevent hhbustefng
On suspension days" On the first and third Mon
DAYS of each month motions 10 suspend the rules and
pass bills I'm order Debate on each BIZ Is I'M
tied to thirty minutes, and amendments can be OF
fered or voted upon II a bill receives tho votes of
tgothris Of the members present and voting IT is
passed To propose separative rule 10 apply To
suspension days only seems queer proceeding.
but In this case is not difficult 10 discover the
motive Of the scheme. The pet scheme OF Messrs.
springer and Weaver Is the Oklahoma bin, and that
measure as II happens VIII be unfinished business"
on the next suspension day January Z. The OPP
position he bill II numerically weak. bui active.
by To dilatOy tactics, lis opponents have
been able thus prevent the passage Of the meas
ure II the proposed rule should be adopted II would
speedily break down the opposition. The proposition
Is a severe commentary on the rules OF the House,
under which IT appears To be impraccable for two
thirds of the House 10 control the business Of
fhaf hndy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
WHAr DID TIE CONFERENCE PoRTEND'
RUNoRs THAT THE MAYOR HAS CHANGED HIS

RUMoRS THAT THE MAYOR HAS CHANGED HIS
MIND on AN IMPORTANT POINT.
The secret conference held al the Mayors office on
Saturday afternoon. participated in by Mr. Hewitt
Corporation Counsel Beekman and Commissioner d.
Lowber smith. gave the politicians of both the Demo
cratic factions plenty of material for discussion yes
terday Many conflicting opinions were expressed
regarding ITS significance. The Tammany seers insisted
that II betOkcned nothing than expiring enolt
OF the part OF the closing city administration 20 make
the remaining hours OF power IN the interest Of
the County Democracy; effort which would end
wholly in smoke Whatever Mr.. Hewitt may do they
claimed would be futile, with the law regarding the
two places standing plainly on the statute book
What the Orh'I SIDE believe was probably given by
q prominent member Of the New-Amsterdam Club,
who said last evening: Mayor Hewitt sent for Mr..
Bcekman yesterday 70 tell him that he had made
up his mind 10 disregard his advice
and his view Of the law and make appointment, OF
Corporation Counsel The Mayor has had John f.
Parsons looking into the legal status Of the matter
and under the advice Of thai able lawyer be has come
TO The conclusion that Mr.. Beekman is now holding
over the term upon which he IS serving having begun
last May. lie offered 10 reappolnt Nj. Beehman. II
he declined he told him he would appoint some one
else. This Is what made MIR. Beekman look so anxious
and unsettled Ie asked for time TO think the matter
over and Mr. Hewitt laid the question over until
Monday morning. II Mr.. Bcohman refuses the Mayor
VIII make another appointment
AS ID. IOwber smiths case that wide awake
young said be didn't care for fresh appoint
menL The one he has he thinks is good enough for
him, and he believes that II Will hold until May !,
ieVl. Mr. Smith l. preparing 10 contest his right to
b. Commissioner of Public Works for two three
years, and # will be very pretty fight, with the
chances largely IN MS favor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
VILLAGE FOR INDECENT PERSONS.

Charleston, Dec. 20 lSpcciaD.-Ovcr sixty INDECENT
elderly persons were housed tonight in the Euston
Home village, in the suburbs OF the city. william
Euston a wealthy furniture dealer, who died nearly
half a century ago, left all his property to the city
for the purpose OF establishing home modelled
after that in Canterbury, England his birthplace
Nothing was done about II until the administration
Of Mayor Conrtcnay, about nine years ago, wheh
steps were taken 10 execute the trust. Arrangements
were made with the surviving hers Of the tesiator,
and about 5000 600 placed at the disposal OF the
trustees the village begun and twenty sub
stantal cottages built Most Of them are now
occupied. The village will consist OF forty cottages
The cottages are of brick and granite and are pro
yided with all the latest Improvements In the way
of heating, lighting and sanitary arrangements The
inmates are supplied with fuel Hight, water and othcr
conveniences. have pension aud a plot OF ground
for cultivation. when the applicants received theif
sppointments the trucknen ~ np corner, charging
- 2 load for moving the f.r'itgrc. J. ~ ConneHy ,
a prominent undertaken. at n.fs siered the use Oh
his vehicles free of charge 1n" h. he up the rust
lie moved upward Of twenty ,irt.' Inmates Without
rharge The EustOn Homo B. one an the largest char
table institutions Ia the sou a II VIII, when COM
pleicd afford comfortable homes 20 Upward OF zoo
ind pcIsOns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
War AGAINST THE wHIsKEY TRUST

Philadelphia, Dec 3O--C. W. Hicks, e-presldent
ard general manager Of The ST. Paul Distiling Com
pany, who IS stopping In this city said tonight that,
ina much 4as the Whisky Trust had declared
against the 81. Pam Company By reducing the price
Of high wines ten cents por proof
gallon, his company would tomorrow make
the price OF high wines 81 OF. which
is three cents under the figure named by the trust
The ST. Paul house, he says, 4" is owned and operated
by men OF the highest financial standing and ability
n the Northwest The trust, since Us formation has
steadily advanced the price OF high wines 10 fcti
tious figure, making thereby an enormous profit, a
largo OF which Is sci apart 10 fight the St. Paul
and other Individual disiiieries Our opposition to
the trust Is not Destroy. Retail dealers know
ths& thsy ought to psy about 81 % per gallon for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
ROBERT WEEKS NATHAN.

Robert Weeks Nathan, age ffty-eight, died at his
home No 1918 llave., yesterday afternoon, from
the effects Of Brghts disease He had been suffer
err from this complaint for the last two years, and
his death had been looked for several months. MI.
Nathan at time member Of the Stock
Exchange, but retired several years ago lie was
also a member Of the Union Club, the Whist club
and many other social organizations. He was prom
inent as a helper in the work of various Hebrew
charities I'm the city, and did much to assist In the
establishment Of the Mount Sinai Hospital. He was
man of retiring habits and quiet tastes The death
If his brother who was the victim Of the mysterious
Nathan murder blow from which he never
recovered. The funeral services next Tuesday Will
be conducted by the Rev DR.. H. T. Mcndes. Of the
Nineteenth Street Synagogue, church 10 which the
dead man bad been attached Tor many yeaLs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
YISCCUNT FVERSLEY.
London Dec. 3O.-Viscount Eversley Is dead

Charles Shaw Lefevre first Vlscount Eversey, was
born on February % 1894 and the OF Charles
Shaw. Leevre, Member Of Parliament for Reading from
1902 to 1920 lie educated at Cambridge, and was
called TO the bar In 1919. lie sat in Parliament for
Dowdon in 1880 and for Hampshire from 1881 10 1857
Speaker OF the House from 1889 to 1857 He
lieutenant colonel OF the auts Yeoman Cavalry from 1881
1868 and for twentynne years was chairman OF the
IIauts Quarter Sessions He q Bender OF Lncon's
Inn an ecclesiastical commissioner Governor OF the Isle
Of Wight Governor Of CarisbroOk Castle Trustee Of
the British Museum etc He made Viscount Eyers
ley in 1857 1917 he married the daughter OF Samuel
Whitbread His wife died in 1857, leaving two daugh
ters the youngest OF whom is the wife OF Sir Henry
Pault St John. NJ idmay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31

SPIyOLI SAYS HE WAS BEATEN BY fRlTD.
The Spinola- Iagan contest for the control OF tho
with District at the Tammany primaries resulted in
an apparent triumph for AsSemblyman lIagan over
the famous Congressman. General spinoa had the
regular inspectors, but seeing that he would be beaten.
the Hagan say. by large majority, the in
spectors went away before the polls were opened
There was mach Excitement and riot appeared I'M
mlncnt, but the Ilagan faction appointed new In
spectors who proceeded TO receive the votes Tho
result complete victory for Hagan. General
spuola said last evening that the election IN his dis
tict was Illegal His inspectors H. claimed were
driven away and their places usul1ed by men wihoW
authority 10 act The Committee on Organization, the
General said, would upset the wholn thing and order
election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
CHARGED WITH FORGING 4 CHECK.

to the yorkvlle Police Court yesterday. lie Was niue
years old and lives at No 0SS IeNng lie
has been employed by Moses s. RosenbuTg CO.. corse'
manufacturers at No. $50 Broadway, assistant
bookkecper. Thes complaint against him was thai %
December 20 he forged check the National CitileHS
Bank for s76, payable 10 bearer The prisoner ~
held In u. 500 ball.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
DEMOCRATS DISPU TING ~ NEW-JERSEl
FACTIONS TALK or A BoLT-THE sENAToRsHIp
- GERRYMANDER PROBABLE.

~ GERRYMANDER PROBABLE
Trenton " j.. Dec 3O-A week from Tuesday the
Ncw-Jerscy Legislature VIII assemble In the new-old
state Capitol with a Democratic maiouty OF ono IN
each House In the Assembly this majority VIII Dc
increased by one within day two by the election
Of democrat I'm place Of Assembyman short deceased
The narrow majority IS the opportunity Of the DoHer'
and there have been enough threats to make the
passage Of any measure impossible If they were car
ricl out The most prominent OF those who breathe
vengeance II their wishes not res ecied Is As
semblyman McDcrmitt. Of Newark. brawny Nounc
LAWYER with marvellous voice and two years pre-
vIous experience. lie poses as warm advocate OF
cX. Governor Albeit. and the person who has his
haired I'm largest proportion Is Assemblyman iudspeh
II Hudson, who the leading candidate for Speaker
Mr. Nc Dormltt declares that Mr. lindspeh SHAH never
be- speaker, and he probably prevent II II this
resolution holds out Assemblyman Heppcnheimer
Of Hudson is candidate whoir the Albeit would
like 10 see win. Asscmbnman Farrell. also OF Ifud
son, Is another asplrant while McDermu himself says
ho Will be In The contest There Is. Of course. no
struggle Tor he honorary nominations OF the Repub.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
AARON Y. II. DOREMUS.

Aaron " II. Doremus, New-York broker, died
at his home in Paterson n. j.. on Saturday evening
age thlrry-eght lie stricken down with apopexy
I'm his house Christmas morning and fell, iniur1ng
his head badly lie was a popular man, and for
several years was Major commanding the 1st Bat
TALON OF New-JcIsey Militia, but resigned some time
ago. lie with Fisk & Hatch and later
started I'm business for himself. He leaves widow
and children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31

A NATIONAL MILITARY AND NAVAL McsEUM.
Washington. Dee 30. 1t Is expected that the Mill
ary Committee OF the House Of Representatives VIII
during the present week report bill 10 the House
authorizing the establishment Of National military
and naval museum In the city OF Washington, 10 be
under the charge of the Secretary of War end SECRETARY
OF the NAVY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
LOSSES BY FIFE IN VARIOUs PLA CEs.

Chicago Dec. 3o-The Illinois J.eathcr Company's
stoehouse, filled with plasterers haiF bales burned
this morning Loss, $4,000; insured.
Bottncaux, OAK. Dec. 30.-Fir this morning. orig
mating In Macarthur Brothers' drug store destroyed
the business portion OF thh town. causing sAoss Of
esq 900. The insurance il about s12 600 Among the
buildings destroyed the posa-oaace and lard ones.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
MISS JENNIE C. FOLGER.

Plattsburr Dec. 80 (Special).Nflss Jennie g. Foeer
daughter OF the Secretary Of the Treasury Charles
J. Folger died at Saianac Lake to-day OF consumption
Her age was hirty-fve years. The body taken TO
Albany to-day from there will be taken TO Geneva
Mis-, Folcer had in Adirondacks for five years
living at Paul Smiths in the summer and at saranac
Lake In the winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
MAuoNEs ERIENns no VISIT HAnRIsoN.

Richmond, Dec. 80 (spcciaD.-Ihc delegation of
Mahones friends which 10 have gone 10 see Mr.
Harrison last week has postponed its visit until the
riddle OF January TO give the Presden-elect RESI-
They will urge the of Malone for high appoint
mcit and give Harrison an idea OF the troubles of the
Henublca an Marty of Virginia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
HELPLESS 30 DAYS

The great caused by rheumatism Is ndescribabe
and the gatitute OF those who Hoods Sarsaparla
Is often beyond The following
is from q well known Wisconsin farmer, and II indorsai
by the editors OF the Nesyic. Wis Times entirely
% | have suffered with sciatic rheuma
Last November | was taken wOls, than ever ana was
unable get out Of the house. almost helpless
for forty DAYS. suffering agony all the time In
December commenced taking Hoods Sarsaparlla After
tho bottle able To be around and Mt
tend to business. took i've bottles, and am now ~
free from rheumatism that only occasionally | feel IL
slightly on a sudden change ~ weather hay, great
confidence In Hoods sarslparla" CHARLES HAN
n All Christie. Clarke Co., WIS '
n. Il. II make up mind TO try Hoods sarsa.
parilla, do not be Induced to take any other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

TRIBUNE OyFfcE Dec 3l-l a. m.-Far weather prevailed
Yesterday with slowly falling barometer. The temperature
ranged $40 and 45o The $3.50 being 2oio
higher the corresponding day last year. and 7s
higher than saturday
IN and the city to-day there Will probably DO
warmer fair weather. followed by light rain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31
NOW WILL CARR TOTEg

their goods We don't want 10 carry this hght 10
it's nrfhest limit, but II we must go INTO Africa We
sha mt oh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31

Mistaken are those who think they trust IN ,hep
limited experience and select FtRNIrt RE OF the BEST
QUALITY at the LOWEST PRICE The only safe
way is to BUY Of THOSE WHO NEVER ATTEMPT 70
GET EXTRAvAGANT PRICES and mark all goods
strictly according 10 COST OF MANUFACTURE in
PLAIN FIGURES so low as to represent what I; costs
replace the goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31

General Harrison had his life insured for $40
900. lie signed the papers at the agency of the
Equitable Company last week The policy
is in the name of Mrs. Harrison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-31

Our enormous sales during the past year have been due
10 the intrinsic merit possessed by the article which We
manufacture
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-07
Extra Association Bal Honors.

NEW YORK, March 6.-At o'clock the Asso-
station base ball convention adjourned, having
completed its work. The following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, That in order to add to the interest in
che championship contest for the coming season in
the American Association, there shall be awarded
second and third honor in addition the first honor
already provided for in the constitution; that at the
close of the playing the board of directors
purse of 81 900 in addition to the pennant provided
for, and to each player of said club handsome
badge with his name, position and record inscribed
thereon IT shall also award and deliver to the club
holding second place 81 So and in like manner 3
purse Of $500 TO the club holding third place-al of
said money to be paid out of the guarantees fund.
It was also resolved that every CLUB shall
adopt the turnstils at the gates aud that every
person, dead-heads and all, shall pass through
them. Manager Williams of the Cleveland
club, and chairman of the transportation COM
mittee appointed last January TO arrange for
cheaper rates OF transportation. reported that
as yet nothing has been accomplished. A COM
municAtion from the Antimonopoly League
was received. 1t offered the services of the
League In securing an amendment to the Inter.
state commerce Law. An amendment to Sec
ton 90 OF the constitution, imposing a fine Of
$50 on any manager who shall give out the bat
ting order of the players before a game to any
except the regularly appointed men Of the club,
was adopted. Umpires may wear any uniform
they choose. but they must present a neat ap-
pearAnce on the field.