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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
,ppFSrrn roR AN OLD OFFENCE.

Ambrose r. secor. age fifty. OF Bergen Point, was
arrested Yesterday on bench warrant issued by one
of the PHILADELPHIA courts. Secor lived In Phiia-
deIpha for number OF years, and was secretary ana
cashier Of the American District Telegraph company
He left there year and half ago and secured po
siton as clerk in the eight department OF the New
Jersey Central Railroad at Communpaw hiter MS
departure some Of the directors OF the Dsuict ieie
graph Company suspected that there was some'nius
wrong and endeavored to have an invesusaoh VI Inc
books, but they were in the minority ana Iaieu 10 az
conrrlisb II until recently when new board Of dt
rectors was elected superficial Investigation ais
closed a deficiency Of $500 and secor IS charged
wIth p de@cinncv ~ s17 600 Detective
Uamn from Philadelphia, accompanied by Detectives
Clos and Dalton arrested secor He consehsed 10 70
ala not propose 10 shoulder the entire responsibility
He went on the 3 80 p. N. train, after an afecuns
interview with HIS wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
pAKorA pEMocRArs uRGEYr ZOE srArEHoop.

Bismark Dec. 10 (speciap.-The Dakota Statehood
movement is assuming larger proportions almost daily
Among the recent developments is a cali for CON
vention Of the Democrats Of South Dakota, TO urge
the division and admission of two States. Now come
the Democrats of Norm Dakota with the agitation.
No call has yet been made for the convention Of the
Democrats of North Dakota, but prominent Demo
Gratis, who have been determined in their opposition
TO division, are favOIfDg the movement Letters
Just received hero from Congressman give little hope
for action at the present session OF Congress- although
Mr.. Cox intmated that a sufficient number Of Dcmo
Gratis may for the division 70 give II majority
in the House.
An immense mass convention viii soon be held In
some OF the North Dakota towns for the purpose Of
giving Democrats opportunity TO show their leaders
I'm Congress that the movement for statehood j. non
partisan Efforts Will be made 10 have Congressman
Coz Of New-N OIk, and Congressman Macdonald, OF
Minnesota, present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS
"A CROWD TO SEE AMATEUR MINsTRELS.

The amateur minstrel performance OF Tie orange
Athletic Club was given Thursday evening IN Music
Hail. Orange, and was social affair Of no ordinary
importance. The house filed 10 overlooking, all
the seats having been sold before the doors opened ana
many people were turned away unable to obtain even
standing room The performance as Whole was OF
a high degree Of merit. The voices were young ana
fresh, and the careful training OF W. o. WIFE
nson had brought the vocal effects to good degree
Of finish Much Of the music had been written and
arranged expressly for the occasion Tie programme
cIosed with an effective buriesque on The MlkadO,
written expressly for tho occasion By member CT
Dockst aders minstrel troupe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
THE INQUIRY INTO SAMOAN MFAIRs.

Washington. Dec Is (speciaD.-As the first step in
prosecuting his inquiry into Samoan affairs. Senator
Frye has succeeded In getting the state Department
recall Consul Sewc for the purpose Of testfying
before the committee. Mr. Sewell is the Consul al
who succeeded Greenbaum, the man who hoisted
all American flag and proclaimed an American pro
tect)rae the Islands when the German gunbOats
swOoped down upon him. and Mr.. Bayard- panic
stricken, consented to his removal MI sewen is
native Of Maine and has spent a few weeks this
autumn in Washington. He his way back 10
the Islands, but the dispatch sent to-day by the State
Department Will probably overtake him in san Fran
cisco, and he will, of course, return at once. 1t is
expected that he throw flood of light upon the
situation. Mr. Bates, Of Wilmington, Delaware, who
negotiated the treaty Of amity and commerce with
King MaleteO. IT is understood, Is also willing 10
testify before the committee lie Is personal friend
of Mr. Bayards but is willing. 10 is said to tell all
he knows 1t IS limited that he is not at all In
accord with the secretary Of State IN regard 10 the
shameful policy which Mr. Bayard has pursued in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
THE WEATHER REPORT

GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR % HOURS.
wAssrsGroN Dec Is 10 D. mFor New England. Eastern
New York fair: continued low temperature followed ~
slightly warmer. norihwestery winds.
For New Jersey Eastern Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland
ana virginia. fair continued low temperature.
For the Caronas and Georgia continued low tempcr<
ture
For Florida Mississippi. Louisiana Eastern Texas and Ar
kansas fair: stationary temperature
For Tennessee and Kentucky. tair; warmer.
For West virginia Western Pennsylvania and Western
New York fair preceded by light The lakes conn
ued low temperature followed by slightly weather
For ohio Indiana and Illinois lair slightly warmer.
For Lower Michigan. far preceded by light snow on The
lakes slightly
For Upper Michigan and Wisconsin. far warmer
For Minnesota and Dakota. fr followed by Light snow;
warmer
For iowa Missouri kansas and Nebraska. TAR slightly
For Colorado far stationary temperature followed Friday
by slightly warmer weather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
AMERICAN HIsToRICAL ASSOCIATION
PAPERS TO BE READ AT THE FIFTH ANNUAL
MEETING IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. Dec. 10 spcci 1.-THE American His
torical Association will hold It's fifth annual meeting
on December 90. % and % In Washington Among
the papers be read at the meeting are Included the
Inaugural Address Of the president of the Assoca-
ton Professor william r. Poole; The Cycopaeda OF
American Biography by General James Grant VIII
son: @The Influence OF Governor Cass upon the De
velopment Of tho Northwest by a. c. Mclaughlin
assistant professor of History, University Of Michigan
The Position of the Northwest In General History,
by Professor william f. Allen, OF the University OF
Wisconsin; History of Higher Education in the
Northwest by Professor George W. Knight, Ohio
State University; "A Language Map OF North
America by Major J. W. Powell, Director OF the
United states Geological Survey The Old Federal
Court OF Appeal by Professor J. F. jameson, Brown
University The Federal Experiment in Canada, by
Dr. John O. Bourinot Clerk Of Canadian House OF
Commons; The Canadian Archives by Douglas
Brymner Dominion Archivist: The States Rights
Conflict oyer the Public Lands" by James c. WellinS
PRESIDENT OF the Columbian University, Washington,
D. c.: American Trade Regulation Before l'os' oy
Willard Clark Fisher, Fellow In Cornell university >
History of Internal improvements in Ohl0,' Dy
Charles Y Morris, of Berkeley Divinity School; " The
Uses and Limitations Of Historical Museums" by c.
Rroun Coode assistant secretary of the Smithsonian
Institution: American Archives by Frederic A.
bancroft librarian Of the State Department Inc
Martvrdom OF san Pedro Arbues," by Henry Z; Lea,
~ piiladelphia Reply DR.. still upon hcnEiOu9
Liberty I'm Virginia. by william Writ Henry, OF hcn-
mond The Inauguration of George ashnstoh a.
President of the United states by Clarence winthrop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
AMERICAN ACTORS ASK PROTECTION
RUINED BY THE ARMY OF CHEAP FOREIGN
"HAM-FATTERs-AN APPEAL TO CONGRESS

RUINED BY THE ARMY OF CHEAP FOREIGN
"HAM-FATTERs-AN APPEAL TO CONGRESS-
Washington. Dec 13-The American actor has
taken alarm at the invasion Of the theatres Of the
United states by the ever-increaslng army of his
English and European foought rivals. like the
artisan he wants protection Louis Aldrch. Harley
Merry and Lewis ". Sanger a committee representing
the Actors Order Of Friendship appeared before the
Ford immigration Invests eating Committee and asked
that the Contract Labor law be amended so as to IN
clule professions actors and musicians among the
cassc, prohibited from entering the United states
under labor contract The actors committee said
that large numbers Of foreign actors we're annually
brought TO this country for the sole reason that they
would work cheaper than American actors. The
money obtained was not spent here. but taken
back 10 the countries whence they came when their
engagement was at an end. They did not, the COM
ttee said object the presence Of stars like irving
CoQueIn Patti and others, but to the host of minor
ar tors they brought with them, and TO the cheap
grade Of foreign actors, whom American managers
lmDorfed solely because OF their cheapncss. The
average nav OF the American actor was $40 o week
for season averaging twenty-six weeks, while the
average weekly pay Of the English actor was only
sl6.
Miss Mary Anderson, the committee declared, had
brought her whole company, supers, stage mechanics
and all from England, because she could nre them
cbeaper than Americans. The hiralfys had, for the
same reason. imported all their ballet girls actors
and stage people, and the same thing was true OF
the buresque show Monte Cristo, IT, now running
Tho committee Furthermore complained that the
wardrobe stage properties and scenery were all I'M
ported contrary TO law without me paymehi o. Gus
IONS duties. and TO the harm OF Americans dealhg
In tLo-e things This was DONE the committee de-
cIar.d through the ballet girls and others falsely
swearing that the waIdrobes ana othef properly were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
ALONG THE SOUND.

BRIDGEPORT. The Rev. Dr. Lindsay. Of ST. Johns
Church. has formally declined call TO the ctorship
of Trinity Church. w-Orlcans. Cove 1Oi-elect
Morgan G.. Bukeey has appointed As d member Of his
staff Frank = Parrott treasurer of the Young Men $
Republican League 81 the state Mr. Parrott VIII be
an aid with the rank Of Colonel
NORWAIK-Tne post-Ohice building at Wnn
pak In the northern part Of the town. entered By
burglars Yesterday morning. Money and goods 20 tho
value Of 800 were taken. Postmaster Joseph Randle
reports department money or stamps taken.
GRFENWICH--A choral society has been organized
with hattering prospects, seventy i've residents having
airesflv enrolled their Names The officers are Henry
DAYTON president; Jared scOhed first vice president
Edward Brush. second vice president, Edward
Abrams, secretary Joseph Brush. treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
ASSIGNMENTS FOE POLICE JUSTICES.

The Board Of Police Justices mes last night az the
jefferson Market Police Cour. and mads The following
assignments Of Justices FOR the coming year: From
January / 20 July Especial Sessions, Justice Kiibrth
presiding, Justices Smith and Power First and Fourth
District Courts, justices Ford, German and Weiie
Second and Third District Courts Justices Patterson,
Duny and O'Reily; Fifth and sixth District Courts.
Justices White and Murray. From July January
Especial Sessions. Justice Smith presiding. Justices
Kbreth and Patterson First and Fou h District Courts
Justices Duffy O'Rely and Murray second and Third
District Courts, justices Power Weiie and White;
Enrl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
HIS WIFE SLAPPED BACK FOR HIM.

James Lynch liquor dealer Of 10. 43j Eeventh-aye'
went TO Police Headquarters yesterday to make
plant against Policeman McCauley Of the hack squad,
who was on duty in Union Square Wednesday night
He said he was walking through the with his wife
asked McCauley the Stenway Hail when the
policeman gave him surly answer and slapped his
face Mrs Lynch who T. a large woman, then slapped
the policeman Lynch says he afterward watched Me
Cauey aud him into liquor store at Fifteenth-sL
and Thiraye He told the sergeant at the East Twenty
a.cond-st police station where McCauey was but an
oncious roundsmnn he decares let the policeman slip
out OF tho liquor unobserved Superintendent
Murray VIII investigate today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
NO CITY VOTES on THE AMENDMENT.

County Clerk F1ack received yesterday reply from
Secretary Of state Cook regarding his protest against
throwing out the vote Of NewYork CITY on the CohS-
tutonal Amendment The Secretary says that the state
Board OF Canvassers having adjourned sine die, cannot
DE reconvened They acted upon the theory that a. their
duties were purely ministerial they were not empowered
IN take Testimony on the Of the Interpretation Of
the returns Deputy County Clerk Glroy said yester
day that II the duties Of the Board were purely minis
ieralr he unable understand by what authority
could change OF which had been con-
sdered legal for twelve years and the strength Of
that alteration throw the entire vote OF the City OF
NewYork Tor and the Constitutional Amend
man
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14

Dr Henry c. Houeh,on read paper before inc
Homoeopathlc Medical Society last night on The Lakes
cd t,orss n Central PARK" The purpose u his paper
was 10 show that lakes have detrimental influence
in the general health OF people living near them.
on the west side Of the Park this influence was cha1c
terlzed said by the great number OF cases OF inter
uJtent fever which could not be- traced 10 bad plumb
ing Among the Park policemen DE sad. in lr71
$40 Der cent OF the aggregate number the 1rsli.t
were cases arising from malaral troubles. H. had been
greater In previous years. ami la lse5 the pceniag'
had fallen 10 $40 This decrease DE attributes 20 the
easures taken by the PARK Department better
drainage With more water Ia the aqneducts so thai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
STILL SNEERIyG AT THE TETERAyS.
MAYOR HEWITT BLOCKS THE PLAN FOR A
SOLDIERS MoNUMENT-HE. ADVISES PROM
NENT MEN TO "PAss AROUND THE HAT"

NENT MEN TO "PAss AROUND THE Hat
Mayor Hewitt succeeded yesterday in getting in
another blow at tho old soldiers ne IS pleased
to designate the veterans Of the War. committee ~
Grand Army representatives,. which included Judge
George NJ Van Hoeson. Of the Court Of Common Pleas
General Martin 5. Mcmahon, United states Marshall
Judge Edward Browne. Of the City Court and Colonel
George T. Hopper. appeared before the Board Of
Estimate to ask irs approval Of appropriation Of
s25O,OOO TO enable the Park Department to erect
monument 70 the memory Of the men Of New York
who fell in the Of the Rebellion.
Judge Van Hoesen presented the subject IN 7 few
welLchosen and patriotic sentences. New-York.'
he said IS tho only city thai has thus far neglected
to honor tie memory Of the gallant dead and 1t is a
reflection upon the first municipality in the land that
50 many years have been permitted elapse without
such a memorial. II the money is set sde for this
purpose. it ought TO be expended in a proper way
The Mayor had msapprehended the purpose u the
visitors thinking that 1t related TO some other portion
of the budget. When he what the real intent was
he pleased and I'D not long deay In asserting
his sllke Of the project, saying:
Don't you think this monument should be volun-
tary contribution and not compulsory Is II not tbs
rule carry around the hat first -
Judge Van Hoesen-No, sir. not In case of this
kind
Mayor Hewitt think you should carry the has
around first You assume that it is public duty to
Judge Van Hoesen-But she Legislature has sug
gested--
The Mayor 0nterwpting)-The Legislature Is always
ready to make NcwYork CITY pay money for variety
of things.
General McMahon-I think unfair TO suggest to the
Grand Army people to pass around the hat.
The Mayor don't believe IN compulsory patriotism.
don't think the should be compelled 70 pay for
this monument.
Judge Van Hoesen-But the Legislature and the Board
OF Aldermen have pronounced In favor Of IT,.
The Mayor have known the Board of Aldermen TO
pass measures over my own vetoes, when knew and
the taxpayers knew that the veOes were right. There
is In discussing tn matter any further with
show OF temper. II requires unanimous vote.
and l Will not vote for 10.
The decree had gone forth and the committee saw
that further argument useless. As The members
were leaving the General Mcmahon asked "a have
the dec sion spread upon the minutes.
Yes,1 retOrted Mr. Hewitt. Put O. on the record
docking dehantly at General McManon-" I'm never
afraid TO face the enemy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
Prominent ARRryALs At THE HOTELS

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Henry H. Person. Of Al
bany and James J. lin. President OF the ST. raul
Minneapolis aud Manitoba Railway Company. FIFTH
AVENU Ex-senator Nelson W. Aldfch, Of Rhode Island
senatoelect John S. Barbour Of Nirgnia ex Governor
Thomas J. Jarvis Of North Carolina; Ex-Governor i. T.
Cheney Of New Hampshire and Hamilton Dlsston, Of
phladelnhia GILsEY-Judge j. s. LAmmeauN Of
Ballson \. y. GRAND-Consres'man- NJ. b
Wright OF Pennsylvania, and Pa}master "ietn Gay
cnoTIoo II :. Marine Cor,s UOFIMAN-GovetnOr
David b. Ilill Colonel Daniel S. Lamont, ana Albert a
wilson Marshal Of the District OF Columbia NEW-
YORK-Pay Director c. =. Wallach T. :. navy w
ToRIA-GeneFai W. J. Behan Of New.Oresns, and John
x CoMtn. VI Baltimore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
LONG ISLAND

LONG ISLAND CITY.-Sherif John j. Mitchell
gave his annual dinner In the Court House Yesterday
to a party of forty guests. prominent among whom
was the newly-eleced Sheriff Matthew J. Goldner.
HEMPsTEAD-Jnstic b. Valentine Cloves yestef-
day held for the Grand jury, on charge OF attempted
murder and highway robbery, Charles e. seaman aud
complainant IS George Elderi, bridge tender.
FLUsIuNG.-A petition addressed % the secre-
tary of War. asking for the removal of the dixie in
Flushing Bay, has received many signatures 10 Is
said thai Il Is menace To navigation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
NEWARK.

BENJAMIN Hanes. a teamster, while engaged IN
removing goods from factory at No. III Hamilton
ST Yesterday accidentally fell down the shaft
from, the third floor and sustained such injuries that
he will die.
John Robinson liquorseller doing business at
Walker and Church sts Wis. ted the Essex County
Jail yesterday and Identified the alleged forger, b.
f. Haywood as the man who passed a forged check
on him for al so last week. Haywood told him at
the time that he had received the check for an election
bet.
The funeral Of ex-Judge william B Gutd took
place yesterday at his home in sommer Place. The
rail- bearers were Judge John McGregor, Henry g.
Darcy, william A. BrntzinghoiIer, Daniel Wallace
and John NJ Kase. The burial was in Mount Peasant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
STATENISLAND.

STAPLETON.-Mar Hoten. l.ttle girl. living IN
McKeon-st, was attacked by vicious dog while
playing In front Of her home yesterday. The animal
fastened its teeth in the chids upper lip infcung
severe wound The girl attended by DR.. Beyer,
who cauterized the wound. The dog was shot by the
police. The second dinner OF the Thirteen CllD
Of Richmond County took place last evening IN Turn
Hall Covers were laid for fifty.
TOTTENVfLLE.- Diphtheria IS still prevalent here.
Two children IN the Drake family died yesterday OF
the disease The disease having spread TO Richmond
Valley. the public school there has been closed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
STOLE so MrcH HE FoRGor TINE OWNERS.

Michael j. Green Of No 1f9 Bleecserst. and Prank
Artist OF No. Marion-st. were held In 1000 ball
each in the Harlem Police Court Yesterday. They
held for trial for Of robberos. 70 which they
pleaded guilty The articles stolen chiefly
which were taken from Railways IN Harlem aud Yofkys-
Clothing TO the value $500 has already been recovered
several overcoas still the police station awaiting
owners the thieves having forgotten where they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
FOUL PLAY is SUSPECTED.
INDIGNATION EXPRESSED BY THE DEAD MANS
BROTHER.

The relatives OF Thomas D. Winchester. the hotei
man from Nyack who died in the Nnety-mnth
Street Hospital on Wednesday morning suspect that
foul play was the cause OF his death. winchester
was admitted the hospital in an unconscious con
dton. and autopsy disclosed the fact mat De
had died OF blood poisoning. 1t is said that when
he left his home he had a gold watch and large
sum OF money in his possession. both of which are
missing His friends think he was drugged ana
robbed and they propose to investigate the matter
Colonel Locke W. Winchester yesterday wrote to me
that his brother was dying the Ninety ninth street
Hospital He had been told that letters In MS
brothers pockets, Of which ne had written ID MS
brother had been sufficient 10 fully identify him, yet
no effort was made TO inform his relatives uhti sew
learned Of mis- brothers death and went to the hospi
f,l the body had been laid In outofthew way place
I'm such careless way as TO arouse the Indignation VI
a friend who II there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
WILL THEY BUILD 4 BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

4
a number Of prominent Bapists met at the meeting
OF the Baptist Social Union Of Manhattan Island. at
Delmonico's last night and discussed the question Of
the feasibility Of establishing Baptist university Ia
this city Among those who spoke on tho subject
we're the Rev. Drs. K. ;. Macarthur and ;. r. Mer
rn and the Rev. l. A. Crandan- The following Off
GERS were elected President. y. j. Newlaud, vice
Presidents " ". Isascs and J. Arthur BaTat; socre
ary, ". C. Phillips treasurer W D. Murphy, diIrc-
tors Charles J. townsend L. = Clinch, John Wood
man, W. b. Conkn. Perry c. Todd, Z. III. Raymond
James J. Morrison and W. H. Bissel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
WESTCHESTER COUNTY

WHITE PLAINS.-The trustees have decided IN
grant franchise TO the company that Will OHer the
greatest inducements for the privilege OF building a
railroad between White Plains and ElmsioId formerly
known a. HUNS Corners, distance Of three miles,
to connect with the New York CITY and Northern
Railroad. The Port Chester, White Plains ana
TarrytOwn Electric Railroad organized short itne
ago will probably receive a franchise with the under
standing that IT will build the road between Port
Chester and TalrytOwn
PORT CHESTER.-The property formerly owned by
George ". Smith, at Main and Wil!et SIS, has been
purchased by EwoOd Bartsel, president of the First
National Bank and VILLAIN T. AbendrO;h, iron founder
and direc tor of the same bank, for $1,000. on
private account II is understood, however that the
bank officials contemplate the erection of fine building
for the bank and other purposes
SING sING.-Commssioners +. X. Doe, F. Dunn,
r. H. Hart and John NOrrish, of the Minnesota Legs
lshre visited the state Prison yesterday and made a
tour of the different shops where the convics were
work.
PORTCHESTER-CharesH II. Fchrs denies the rumor
referred 10 in The Tribune sunday that the New
York New Haven and Hartford Railroad has bought
the Irving Hotel and Fehrs Opera House, Of which
~ is the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-14
AMY AID NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

Washington. Dec 13-Ihe death Of Major Edward
p snauIdiug. tn Cavalry. viii the following
PROMOTIONS: Captain Michael Cooney, 9th Cavalry,
10 Major. Ath Cavalry First Lieutenant Joseph Car
rsrd. 9th Cavalry, to Captain; Second Lieutenant
Alfred T. Jackson 9th Cavalry, 10 First Lieutenant
II is stated At the Navy Department that the en-
ployment of the United States steamer Richmond IN
r. Uavtan expedltlon IS only temporary, and that
Sc vii ultimately 90 China the flagship OF the
tsiatic Station. a~Onginally Intended.