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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
OBITUARY..
EDWARD ANTHONY.


Edward Anthony died at his home, No. us Madl-
son-ave, yesterday morning. after a short Illness,
age seventy. The of his death was heart
disease
Mr. Anthony was born I'm New-York City He
received liberal education, graduating from Column
ba College in 1888, with an excellent record Tor
scholarship In all departments. beginning artve
life he chose the proes sion OF civil engineering and
soon obtained employment in the corps engaged In
building the Croton Aqueduct. Before the compile
ton OF the Aqueduct, however, he called to ac-
company Professor James Renwick on the survey
Of the northeastern boundary Of the United states
al the time Of the dispute with Great Britain Nhen
engaged in the construction Of the Croion AGueduot
Mr. Anthony had amused himself an amateur with
the new art Of making pictures by the aid of sunlight
then just introduced by the famous Daguerre. II
occurred to Professor Rcnwick thai NJ. Anthony's
knowledge Of this now discovery might be utilized
on the survey england denied that there were
any high lands on the line, as claimed by the
United states. The testimony Of the daguerrcotype
could controversial however they might dispute
that Of the barometer and the spirit level Mt
Anthony, accordingly, took with him the necessary
apparatus and plates, and produced satisfactory
images Of the hills, which wcrc forwarded to the
State Department This. It is said IS the FIST in
stance In which the art OF photography was ever
made Of by any Government.
After finishing this survey, which occurred at
time OF commercial deprcss sion, when most puzzle
works stopped, Mr.. Anthony took up the pho
tograpbic business. Upon going 70 washington the
Committee Military Affairs in the Senate, Of
which Thomas IT, Benton chairman. gave HIN
and his partner Tho OF their committee room foi
the practice Of their business After a short but.
successful career IN the practice OF Photography Mr.
Anthony abandoned n and embarked I'm the business
of supplying the materials. for whch his practical
knowledge Of the art al invaluable assistance.
The new business grew with great raTIdy, the
annual sales doubling those af the preceding year
for more than six years ard soon placed the house
Of Z. Anthony In the front rank Of the mercantile
and manufacturing establishments Of New-York
Henry T. Anthony, who was also graduate OF
Columbia Joined his brother in the business. adding
greatly TO the success of the firm BY his knowledge OF
chemistry ard tho details of manufacturing. As the
huslncss increased in volume Others were taken into
The INN. notably Colonel V. NJ Wilcox, now the
senior member In 1s17 the firm was reOrganized as
corporation, with Mr.. Anthony president,
H. T. Anthony as weep esdcnt and Colonel Wilcox
as manager and secretary, and, since the death OF
II. L. Anthony, vice President
Mr.. Anthony leaves WIFE, two married daughters
and son. who IS now secretary OF the corporation.
The funeral Will take place on Monday afternoon
at o'clock Tho burial Viii be al Greenwood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
WESTCHESTER COTNTY.

YONKERS. Complaints have been made against the
Yonkers Gas Light Company for causing a nuisance
by the duIpiug of refuse into tho wafer az its dock
The Mayor has been requested 10 cause abatement
Of The nuisance.
M3MARONECK.-The Amerlc& Telephone Com
pany, whose line IS 10 connect Boston with New
York, Is eiectDg new poles through this place. New
Rochelle. and other towns on the line vi tie Old
Post road.
Observation-Disclosures broke into the summer
home OF David Bows on "Wednesday morning, and
before the family OF George 4. COoksry, Mr.. bows
,On-in-aw, could be awakened 10y The alarm, the
robbers had OFT with several hundred dollars
worth Of fire siiverwase.
SING sING.-Warlen Brush OF the State prison. has
obtained Information that Thomas Murray, alas Henry
stewart. who effected his escape from prison on
May -, ls-7, by having himself nailed up in
arge box by confederate IN the laundry and shipped
npln truck taken 10 the railroad station. and put
on board a bOX-car. when he sawed himself oai, and
walked away citizens clothes, serving a term
Of Imprisonment the Illinois state prison az Joliet
for the commission OF robbery. On the expira ION
Of his term there II Is expected that no VIII De delivered
over TO the Sing sing prison officials
BRONXNILLE--A Mr. Kilduf, resident Of Tucka
hoe, struck by the Harlem work train yesterday
die.
NEW ROCHELLE.-Ther will be a movement next
week 10 revive public interest In the gymnasium.
built by Adrian Isrlian for The benefit of The yOung
men OF the village. over 100 prominent mea will
meet % organize themselves into club for that
purpose.
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SAMUEL Il. ADAMS.

samuel r. Adams, age seveniy-One, died yesterday
az his home, No. - West Fftyfrst He had been
suffering for long time from bronchitis and this pro
duced heart trouble which caused his death. The
funeral viii take place tomorrow at p m. Mr..
Adams born in Virginia, and had spent most Of
his life in the south. Years ago he a merchant
in EicAmond, and later went 10 Baltimore, where,
with his as partners he began the manufacture
Of a feruzing material He managed the branch
establishment IN this city. About nine years ago he
bought large amount OF property in Florida. lie had
three orange groves agerccatng 15.OOO trees. He
was 70 have gone 10 Florida 70 spend the winter
He wen Nkcd AM highly respected by al VINO
Lnew him. = widow and four sons survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
LIE WEATHER REPORT

GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR "a HOURS
vAsWSeroN Dec l4.-l0p m.-For New England. Eastern
New. York Eastern Pennsylvania, NewJersey Delaware
Maryland virginia Air warmer; variable south.
westerly winds
For the CAonls and Georgia fair preceded by stationary
temperature the coast
80, FLORIDA fair; stationary temperature followed wes
ern Florida by warmer.
For >arana and Mississippi fair followed by Light rain
warmer
For Louisiana and Eastern Texas rain, preceded In Eastern
Louisiana By far warmer weather.
FOR Arkansas an followed saturday by light rain
For Tennessee and Kentucky fr followed western
port on By light rain. warmer.
For West virginia Western Pennsylvania. Western New
York Ohio Indiana Illinois, Michigan snd Wisconsin fair
foowe ed in Illinois and Wisconsin by light rain
For Minnesota and Iowa. fair followed by light rain in
iowa; stationary temp nature colder.
For Missouri fair followed By light rain; warmer followed
n the western portion by cooler.
For Dakota far. preceded by light STOW in the northern
poFio colder
For kansas and Nebraska fair preceded by light rain
Eastern Kansas; colder
For Colorado far and cooler
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
Jersey CITY.

c. p Hermans, the proprietor Of two large shoe
stores one at No. so and the other at No l22 New
ark2ve was arrested yesterday on capas issued out
of the New York Supreme Court, charged with OBJ
tanning goods worth $4,000 under false pretences
from the wholesale house Of Wallace Elliott 81 Co..
New-York Both stores are closed and in the hands
q the sheriff.
II is understood that Receiver Bessun will make an
application to-day the Chancellor for permission to
sell The Argus" as he is convinced that it cannot
be placed paying basis under the present ciIcum
stances.
large seal made its appearance in the bay yester
day oil the Ccmmunipaw coal docks, but was APP
parently scared away by passing steamboats, II was
next seen short distance from the float of the Jersey
City Yacht Club and remained in sight for nearly an
hour, when 1t disappeared.
Daniel Toles, the former wealthy grocer, who was
recently convicted of forgery sentenced yesterday
to year in the pententiary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
VARIOUS NEW-JERSEY TOWNS

WEST NEW BRIGHTON.-A fine old butternut-
tree. which for nearly century has been landmark
In front Of the dye works destroyed By fire last
night. The tree has been hollow for many years. from
its base to height Of thirty feet The boys built bon
fires In lt and this caused its destruction.
HOBOKEN.-Judge Gustave strong who thrown
from his horse on Thursday, lies at his home in d
precarOuS condition Beside many injuries about the
Lody It has been ned his skull Is fractured.
The total amount subscribed to the Young Mems
CHRISTIAN Association building fund now reaches
$50 900, of which Is $40 subscribed at Tuesday
gifts parlor conference at the home of George g..
Martin, a New-York commission merchant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
CAPTAIN BRENNAN MAKES A REPORT.
HIS STORY OF THE STOLEN BALLOT Box-A
FURTHER INVESTIGATION.


Police Captain Brennan, in whose precinct the theft
Of a ballot box took place Monday night at
primary, made detailed report to Police Commits
5Oncr Bell yesterday. lie states that it at 80
D. IN. that Acting President Hennessey declared the
polls closed the law provides that they shall be open
until o'clock, and took the roll book and directed
Nichols Conskey, of the inspectors Of election
10 hold the ballot box COmskey took It in his arms
and held It a few minutes, when connection arose
at the door and the attention Of the police called
IN that direction. Some one called TO him TO hand
over the box and he did so, and it was passed out
VI the window.
Comlskey hurried down the passageway and met
Hennessey and John Eames with the box. They all
three Jumped out Of back window and went through
stable 10 Divsion-ave. At II 80 a coach was Or
dered 10 meet Eames at Kent and Division ayes, and
the box was taken to DistrictAttorney Ridgway's
house Captain Brennan unable 70 ascertain
where the box was from O'clock until 11.3O. and
whether IT'S contents were tempered With II l. al
eed that II was taken 10 the seavanhaka boat house
" which County Clerk Ranken, the leader OF the fac
ton which seized the boN. IS a prominent. member.
Police Commissioner Bell said he intended 10 probe
the matter 10 the bottom. and that Captain Brennan
had not finished the work. Police superintendent
Campbell said he expected that warrants for the ar
rest OF several persJus would be issued to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
RATE WARS LIKELY TO CEASE.
PRESIDENT NJ. E. INGALLS, FINDS A DETERMI.
NATION AMONG RAILROAD MEN TO
STOP THESE CONFLICTS.

STOP THESE CONFLICTS.
Pitsburg, Dec IA (specaD. M. E.
Jcyals, of the Cincinnati, Indianapolis ST. Louis and
Chicago Railroad, returned to Cincinnati today, after
trip East, to end the rate
President Roberts told me-" he said. that the
future policy of the Pennsylvania Railroad system
would he to maintain rates, that ii was folly TO have
such the Eastern lines have been making.
and that his lines would henceforth maintain rates
without regard TO what competitors did. talked
with many managers Of railroads They all said that
their lines had plenty to do and they were determined
to cut no more on rates. Not for years has there
been such bright outlook for the railroads al over
the country. While did not vote for General Har-
ris-n, l consider him able man and as good a
man as his party could have selected and believe
that the country will prosper under his Administration
Some of the roads paying commissions on
tickets But II Is done only by small lines. The
big lines Will so back to the commission business,
which ] regard as an of barbarism'
OF the United states Commerce law, he said " 1t
has come to STAY. some changes should be made In
H. however Congress should legalize the contracts
between railroads for the distribution Of business and
TO allow under certain conditions, railroads to com
pete for through business without breaking down their
local rates.
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MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLrGENcr

philadelphia Dec. ID (Speeial).-In railroad circles
here II Ia generally believed that United States Fy
moss COMPANY has 70 amicable agreement with
the Reading Railroad people the express com
napv were sent over the Readings tracks 70 New-Yors
10 day. Apparently the trouble with the Reading has
been ended and the Gloucester terminal scheme viii be
abandoned
The directors Of the Northern Central Railroad to-day
declared dividend Of per cent Of earnings Of
the last six months payable January 5 to stockholders
OF record OIL December 81 This makes per cent for
the year. Last year the company paid S per cent in
ch and 10 per in stock TO the stockholders The
money derived tho sale OF stocks used
terment
An orcer OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad hero
says that with the $1,000 900 appropriated for the
sion OF the line this city, tracks will be constructed
rsaeing those Of the Pennsylvania road known the
connecting road" from Thirteenst 20 the Read
ing road az Wayne Junction The road will be
along Sedgley ave, just north Of it,
The Long Branch Railroad badly damaged during
the recent that all train service has been sban
doned 1t will require $4,000 to repair the damage
no that train service be .re-established
st. Pau Dec. 14.-The noted suit Of Jesse r. Farley
against James J. Hill and the estate OF Norman W.
Kittson. and the b. Paul. Minneapolis ana MANITOBA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15


Mr.. Routledge began his apprenticeship in the book
trade with Charles Thurman at Carlisle IL 1927.
In september 1885. he entered the house of Baldwin
q Cradock, and three years later he began business
for himself opening retail store in Ryders Court.
Leicester Square, London His first book wa pub
lshed IN 1896. bur # a failure. His business
was sufficiently profitable. and for four years he
added to his income by securing position IN the
1.-THE Office He removed In 1916 to SO Soho Square.
where he began publishing Barness Notes tho
Oid and View Tesamcnts.7 I'm twcnty-one volumes.
He engaged Dr. John Cumming 10 edit the work and
write preface This work published at inter
walls, and had successful sale. lie began in 141S
to Issue The Railway Library the first volume
being Cooper's Pilot This library, which Is stln
continued. contains 1000 volumes. Mr. Rout-
ledge removed Farringdon-st. ia 1852 and at this
time began the publication of Uncle Toms Cabin
often issuing more than 10000 copies day. Up 10
date the sales Of this book by ROutledge Il Sons have
exceeded 100000 copies lie also published two
other American novels which had enormous sales,
The Wide, Wide World and "Queechy." He So
cured, In 1853. from Bulwer Lyuon the right 20
this was rash bargain. but IL proved to be very
Mr. Routledre came TO New-York in 1854 and
opened a branch house IN Beekman-st He soon
formed friendly relations with Prescott Holmes and
other distinguished literary men, and laid The founda-
ton for large business In this country He re-
tired from active business about year ago Among
his recent publications were a fine edition Of Long
fellow. the Stanton Shakespeare T. g.. Woods
Natural History The Universal Library and
James Grants Romance OF the War which reached
a sale OF over 100000 copies. His juvenile books
known to children wherever the English language
IS SPOKEN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
SONS OF VETERANS MUSTERED ~.

Thirty enthusiastic and patriotic sons OF the Sires
Of 6l mustered service MazettPs. No. SCI
SXth-aye., ast evening by General G. b. Abbott CON-
mand Chief OF the National Encampmeut IAfay-
cite Camp No. 40 Sons of Veterans. The new camp
viii under the watcuI protection Of Lafayette Post
No 40 G. A r, which OF the fathers OK
the members " the new camp belong. Among the
members are Ulysses ;. Grant jr, William Floyd
Clarkson son Of Colonel Clarkson. Commander
Of Lafayette Post and OF General
Strong and Colonel Van Wyck After tho
ceremonies OF the ritual hal been completed speeches
were made BY General Abbott Coone. Clarhson. who
Is a prominent candidate for Department Commands:
Colonel i. II. Murphy and Capias John III. Cook.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
ALONG THE SOUND.

BRIDGEPORT-The Housatonic Railroad Company
viii petition the General Assembly for an Increase
10 their capital sock OF Si.50O,OOO. The
Did for redging the channel of PeqGonnock River
above the bridges vas on Thursday awarded 20 ".
IT, A. Beartsiey q son. Tie colt In-spnnin-
firm OF James Chadwick 81 br0ther OF England. VIII
establish branch OF its business here and has engaged
one OF the ia yest factory buildings In the city.
FAIkFIELD.-The installation OF the Rev. Frank ;.
Child pastor o. the First Congregational Church,
Wednesday, recall; associations OF interest. The
church gauled IN 1899, and since thd1 time has
had but ifLeen pastors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
ARCHIBALD X. BROWN.

Archibald H. BrOwn age fifty four, ex-Corporation
Counsel Of Jersey City, died yesterday in the City
Hospital after brief sickness. Mr. Brown was
born in Hunterdon County. lie was the son Of the
Rev George f. Brown. of the New-Jcrsey Methodist
Conference and graduated from the Pennington Sem
mary and the Wesleyan University. lie afterwad
studied law and admitted 10 the bar in 1906
He settled in Jersey City and married daughter OF
Hosea F. Clark prominent and wealthy citizen. He
appointed Corporation Counsel in 1868 ana held
the Office for three years. -Four years ago no vas
appointed United states Consul 10 Algicrs and r.
naned there two years, when ne resigned on account
OF falling health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
CELEBRATING 4 GENTRY or SONG.

An Interesting service in cOmmemoration Of a
century Of Christian song held Thursday even
Ing in the Hanson place Methodist Episcopal Church,
Or. A. B. Kcndl- presided. and the music, consisting
chiefly Of the hymns OF Charles Wesley, led by
Hcur. Camo. Addresses were made by DR.. Theodore
L. Cuyler the Rev. T. F. Thwing. Pm, D. DR.. Charlie,
H. Hall, Or George Lansing Taylor, and Or. W C.
p Fho,dcs Letters reed from Or Talmage
Maror Chaplin Or. H. ;. Macarthur. Dr. Samuel +.
-ulf
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tho appearance Of the contents, but they proved harm
less.
Andrea Camera, Of No. 201 Mott-st. New-York, was
before Police Justice Henna yesterday upon charge
Of criminal libel preferred by Luciano Conterno the
band leader.
Aldermen John McCarty acted as Mayor Yesterday
The evening schools closed last e'ening ana VIII
not reopen until January :.
Surveyor Beate has discharged ten wcighers on the
Brpolyn water front and Il IS expected that more VIII
be dismissed. It IS said that Tammany han Demo
Gratis will I'll their places.
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oBJEcToN TO A HOSPITAL IN FLATBUsH.

VDd = nun 10 4 UVoTI tI N 7 In Do ofI
Decided opposition has been aroused among the
residents OF FIatbush by the purchase of site by
the Brooklyn Board Of Health for hospital for
iagios diseases In the town. II Is felt that its
ablishment Will be serious detrment TO the health
and prosperity Of the town. which IS fast filing up
with fine horses, and that the city has right to
put the hospital there against the consent OF the
residents. committee composed Of Town Clerk
Randolph, Justice Curren and John A. Lott, IT, of the
Board OF Health, and John Lefers. William Matthews
and Martin Mcknight lealing citizens has been ap-
pointed TO consult the Health Commissioners OF Brook
lYn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
Ak INDFpENDFNT LINE PROM LOUIsvIII.E.

Ak INDEPENDENT LINE FKOM LOUISVILLE
The Louisville, New-Albany and Chicago Railway
Company has leased Cor thirty years the Louisville
southern. railroad extending from Louisville TO
a connection with the Cincinnati New-Orleans and
Texas Pacific. The lessee company guarantees IN
,eres on the funded debt Of the Louisville Southern
and agrees 10 divide the net earnings In excess of
this requirement. Tho acquisition gives the Louis
vile New-Albany and Chicago an independent line
south from louisville Other extensions In the same
direction are said 10 be contemplated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15

Phllad lDha Dec. Il fsuecial.I-Df Charlie L. Mint
ger. weu-known physician died this morning al HI
residence 30. 1870 North Thirteenth-,t. he was an
Araonaut OF 49," and prominent member Of the T.u-
pecanoe Veterans who voted for President Harrison n
1910 lie had a wide connection with secret societies
and although never holding public position b.
always active Interest Ia all political movements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS
DROWNED IN A FROZEN POND.

Word was received at Orange. y. =, yesterday
that Edward +. NevIus, the eldest son Of william
j. Ncvius, of scotlandst.. South Orange. lost his
life at Ithaca. on Wednesday afternoon, while at
tempting to rescue Miss Margaret Sullivan. school
teacher of that city. from drowning. Nh Nevus
was twenty years old, member Of the junior class
I'm civil engineering at Cornell University. and that
morning had Just concluded his work for the term
He was expected home to-day for the holidays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
KILLED HIMSELF BECAUSE OF BuRNEr

A baker named George Erbe, axe forty-one, Ct No
SOC Thd-ave, blew out his brains yesterday. He
was formerly in successful hesiness in Classon-ave
and after four years there he sold out and went
visit 10 Germany. on his return In November he
opened a bakery in South Brooklyn, but had trouble
with his men. One day recently his bread WIS all
from their carelessness ard yesterday morning
he found II all burned 10 q crisp This SO upset his
that he went TO his room and shot himself IN
the head. He left wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
LONG ISLAND.

GARDEN CITY.-Bishop Litleiohn has appointed
the Rev. Dr. samuel Cox, formerly rector OF St
James, ChMch. NeNtown. but now IN Europe with
his family, aichdeacon Of Queens County, TO i'll
the vacancy caused by the death Of the Rev Dr.
Middleton who was the first To hold the position.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15

Potter presided. Tho society elected tho following
officers President Bishop Henry c. Potter secretary
the Rev. Thomas r. Harris; assistant secretary, the
Rev. 4 A. Butler treasurer. S. \. Blatchf0rd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
CRAVE CHARGES AGAINST HER HUSBAND

Mrs Mary WilkcsOn sued her husband Bernhard
for divorce I'm tn vicc-Cbancellor Court, at New1k
yesterday They both middle aged and were
married in November 1887. The husband Il broker
and has 500, 900. Mrs. WilkesOn was widow and
clause in her first husbands will gave her property
20 her son If she should remarry She says that
Wlkeson married her for her money and when he
found she was penniIess chOked and beat her ana
even went as far TO get a rope to hang hef
Finally after repeated IL usage. he Elected her from
the house saying he would never live with her again.
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TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

TRIBUNE OFFCg. Dec. 10 a. m-Fair weather pre.
vailed yesterday The temperature ranged 200 and
l4o the ara, beirg 22a" lower than ON the cor
responding day last year. and ST. lower than Thursiay
In ana near this city ssday tasrs viii prssssy -
wagnes. Dir wsathsa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15

Albany, =. Y, Dec. 1.-THE police census ~
turns were abuaied AMI Footed day, showing Al
banys population TO be male, 499o3 female 53,ooa
To- al IO1 1O1.
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proved fatal. Other reported cases have In.
proved 70 be without fOundat on.
C. Kirk MunrOe Will sail for heywest. Florida today
in his thirty fve-foOt sharpe Aapa. 1lr. Munroc
Is commodore OF the New-IOrk Canoe Club.