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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
MORE TROrTIyG DISPUTES ADJUSTED.

The Board OF Review OF the National Trotng Associa-
continued It's sessions at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
Yesterday Among the brought before it was one
bearing the discretionary power OF judges At St john
n b. John Carville's horse Speculation had race
away him because his driver yelled and shouted
much the opposing horse Schoolmarm, lost her
head and could not rot at all 1t seems to be common
trick drivers frighen horses by yelling
at them. Rule No AZ Of the National Association imposes
fine for such conduct while Rule No As leaves 1t to
the judges say what further penalty shall be inflicted
Carville admitted the right Of the judges to fine the
driver Of Speculation but protested against the taking
away OF the race The Board Of Review dismissed the
complaint thereby sustaining the action OF the judges
O. L. Fisher, OF Seneca Falls required to pay $50
for running Lapanicr under assumed name.
Frank Herdlc, known all trOttng men, exoner-
sted from all blame in connection with Loretta f. IS
peculiar performance at Rochester in 1887.
The Board sits again to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
DEBUT OF MR.. BOUCIoAULT's PUPILS

The first of the series of special matinees by the
Madison Square Theatre School of Acting was given
yesterday at Mr. Palmcrs pretty little playhouse.
When the first curtain there was not one vacant
seat left for the fair debutanes had many friends and
all were present An act from Kerry with Dion
Bouccaut himself In the title role, headed the pro
grammc Miss Nannette Comstock was especially
good the charming and ingenious Kate, and IL >.
Brousse also won favorable recognition as Gerald.
A from King john was then presented, with
Miss Cora Deane Constance Much praise was
awarded to Miss Deane for her impersonaton OF this
part
The programme concluded with Mr. Boucicault's
short melodrama Hunted Down. in four tableaus.
In this Miss Mamie Craddock carried oil the bonofs
as the wife of John Leigh The part was an exciting
one but barring few slight traits Of the amateur,
Miss Craddock was quite equal 10 IT, Walden Ram
sey, OF the regular stock company, strong and
manly John Leigh, and Miss Viola Whtcomb made
the most OF an unpleasant part a meddiesomo
widow, who stopped at nothing In her efforts 10 get
into society" Just before the close Mr.. Boucicault
addressed the audience briefly, explaining the purpose
and principles OF the school
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
TROUBLES OF BUSINESS MEN.

William H. Ertell manufacturer of furniture and
decorations at Nos. GA to 239 East Forty taird-s st.
made an assignment yesterday TO Peter b. Warrall
lie formerly I'm the POTTER e Stymus building I'm
Lcxmgonaye and lost 800 900 there by the big fire In
February having only $1,000 insurance. On account
OF this heavy loss his creditors gave him compromise
at % cents on the dollar payable in notes at three
six ard ninc months, his liabilities then being $50 900
and assets about $4,000 He struggled hard TO
cuperate, but could not do so. Ho has been in bust
ross since December, 1885, had the confidence OF
t'; and the confidence of his creditors.
US attachments have been obtained against
-,ourud, wholesale dealer IN boots and shoes
- Duanest., who failed last week. Among
he following: in favor OF the Meyer Rubber
1851 p Herbert 81 ESQ J. ii. Dempsey
ilacdc Herbert, 81 224 Marx Knife So ,0i3 ;
i~s ~ Rubber Shoe Company, 81 ,G31; J. f. Farrar
e2,o62; total, S23,533. At the store yesterday It
was said that Mr. Schmeurud had not been there since
the failure, and 1t was supposed he out OF tie
city. The stock had been removed to tho auction
rooms TO be sold by the Sheriff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
GERALD y. SCRANTON.

The announcement OF the DEATH early yesterday, OF
Gerald b. Scranton not surprise to Wall Street
had been consumpive for several years, and went
70 Lakewood n. j., where he died, about two months
ago. after having spent part OF the summer In the
Adlrondacks lie would have gone to the pine woods
OF North Carolina, instead Of Lakewood II his health
had permitted the journey. He rallied slightly while
at Lakewood but HIS disease deep-seated and not
to be overcome. lie died without apparent pain and
was conscious until a few hours before the end.
Mr. Scranton born at Madison, Conn, about
torty-nlne years ago. When young man, he came
to New. York. and at first a clerk with Z. 7. H.
Gibson a prominent stockbroker OF that time His
FIRST partnership with G. II. Kimbal now head OF
Klmbal, Howell & Co., but after an association with
Thomas L. scoville brothernlaw he Joined Edward X
willard in the firm OF Scranton & willard, which
achieved a high reputation. lie went abroad after a
few years but on his entered active bust.
ness again retiring account OF his health kept
I'D o connection with f. X. willard & Co.
wife, who a daughter OF the late Nathan c.
Ely, and daughter survive him. He adopted,
few years ago. the young daughter Of his sister All
the members Of his family were present al his death
lie was q member OF the Union League New-York and
New.York Yacht Clubs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
THE WlRNING.
From The New-York sun (Dem.)


I stand on a century's height; '--''--'
I fix aqullnc penetrant and rutilant glance.
and bold the falcons THAT Dlumed and beaked old
robbcr OF the air.
Upon things in general events. gOnss confront
condition that confronts
Free trade and tariff capital labor, and princes
industrial.
lamm the into the fab. thrust, dig careless
OF bowls and Calculations
The bad blood must be let out the chrurgeon be ruthless
truthful.
view with alarm the achievements OF aggregated capital
discover the existence of trusts. combinations and
monopolies,
While the citizen is struggling the rear Is tram
pied beneath iron heel
This country my countrymen progressing the CANNES
1t is for a fact by Jimmy crimps you hear mel
straight tip Of equality she alas.
more
And why WHEREFORE for what cause. what accounti
Who done itf
Your ears for Ave With long reverberant re-
Fiction
Let this cry ring IN them and like quicksilver
Through your whole aura apparatus
Fix and CONCEAL itself solid a. Park Row sinkers.
Within the cupboards. hooks and
molIes and wardrobes OF your cerebellum
The perpeuity OF Protection IS defrcatng the vren bour
geons OF the quncunx Of Drogressl
From all the angla the telephones OF tho future hea-
the uulatory strdence:
About this time look out for captalstic communism
And communicated captalisticismP
"
Congress- evate the tariff and knock the rces cut Of
discharge Indebtedness
titubae the sharp and ragged edge
The margc and salvage OF the deuce OF a crisis
Have we TO the iumpngor place
There is spectre which see before me. rufous.
gulneOus.
Red blood The white horses OF revolution drive on
drive by.
Trembe communism combined wealth and capital
Trembe. the outgrowth OF overweenng eupidltyl
v.
1 have done all in my power TO save society from dc.
strucuon
I have set down foot with strong and puverlzlng
crunch
Upon the monstrous monopolies and etc.
II they crushed. neither ala l.
Firm ndomtablc cling the I'D oonion pick the old
chestnut
II landslide OF i-sone can you fellows
wake and brace up.
All right
have taken the bugle from my pocket the its
scabbsTd.
blown strong blast have saahed strong slash
have spoken Good EVENING"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
OBITUARY..
SAMUEL MENCIS.

Samuel Mennis, ago forty-fvc, died yesterday at
his home, No 248 West Forty -nnth-st. from COM
plIcatlon of disorders resulting from number of
wounds which he received during four years service
I'm the War OF the Rebellion. lie bonn Of Scotch
parents at Kingston Canada learned the blacksmith
trade and when fifteen years old came to New York
On April 10, 1861, he laid aside his sledge and Shout
dcred musket rs private In the 1st Regiment New
York Volunteers From that day until tho close Of
the war, except during the time he was In tho hos
pIta he served with distinction and mustered
out OF service with the commission of First Lieutenant
and brevct rank of Captain. During the battle be-
for half the day. He with General Mcclellan
throughout the Pcnnsular campaign and in the fall
of 1862 he was made a Sergeant After the battle Of
Charlottesville he returned homo with his regiment
and at dinner given to the regiment by the 18th Reg
ment Tompkins Market, he responded to the toast
"Tbe Typical Soldier a title by which he was known
by his comrades. Having served with distinction
I'm the Draft Riots he reenliscd for the this time
in tho 10th Regiment, New-YOrk Infantry Zouaves.
He served with gallantry and was mentioned three
times I'm the orders. At Rend Station, when 1t
was thought that the Second Corps was surrounded.
Sergeant MINES, who Color Sergeant, led
the troops through path he had discovered and was
highly complimcntcd by General Hancock for the
action.
At the Battle Of the wilderness he seriously
wounded a bullet entering the abdomen and going
nearly through his body. AS possible he
other wounds IN various battles
He organized several Grand Army posts and was
commander of them at various times. In 1859 he was
appointed night inspector in the Customs Service.
and in 1s76 put on the day force.
He win be buried on Sunday from the Central Bap
fist Church. Tho funeral VIII be attended by many
of his old comrades.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
.CoMPLIoAr1oys IN THE LNDAUER CASE

Chicago, Dec. 5.--Attorney Moses appeared IN
Judge Tueys court this morning and asked for writ
of mandamus compel Judge Prcndergast to refrain
from further action in the Lindauer CASE pending pro-
ceedlngs In Judge Tulcy's court. Nj. Moses siana
that he understood that Judge Prendergast had nc1
proceedings In the matter last night, OF what nslu"
he did not know, and that when his partner "''
Newman, had put in appearance in the County
Court this morning, TO look up the matter he had oeen
threatened with arrest. II subsequently, learned
that Mr. Newman had said that he thought thar q
box IN the county court room containing papers
relating TO the Lndauer failure had been tempered "n-
Judge Prcndergast heard of this and immedia'ey
ordered Mr. Newman to come into court to explain MS
inslnuauon Mr.. Newman appeared, but refused TO SAY
any thing about his declaration. The Judge thch
ordered him to be sworn, but Newman refused hs
was directed 10 show cause at 10 O'Clock TO- morrow
morning why he should not be sent 10 jail for con-
tempt,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
THE NEW COURT OF APPEALS.
JUDGES TO DE APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR HILL
IN JANUARY.

Albany Dec. 8 Special There is beginning 10 DC
some gossip about the members of the new Court Of
Appeals, which will be appointed by Governor llNl
early in the coming year. Edgar NJ. Cullen, Of Brook
Ign, brother of Judge Cullen, of the Supreme Court
one Of the judges eligible for appointment to the ne"
Court of Appeals, said to-day
"Nether my brother nor Judge Bartlett Of the Sec
ond Judicial District desires the appointment.
offered TO bet Governor Hin to-day that George i.
Bradley of Bath In the western part Of the State
would be of the Supreme Court judges who would
be transferred TO tho new court, and he would moi
take the bet He IS of the ablest of the supreme
Court Judges. Judge Joseph Potter, Republican, OF
Whitehall, may be one of the new judges, and bis
friends say he would probably accept the appoint
ment"
Attorney General Tabor, upon being told of Mr.
Cullens suggestion Of the appointment of Judge Brad
ley said hope, for the sake of the lawyers in the
western part of the State, that the transfer Will not
be made 1t would leave the Supreme Court bench
next year without a single Democratic representative
in the western part Of the State do not see how
any judges can be transferred hero from Buffalo for
the judges there are ovcicrowded with business
The lawyers here saying that probably both Judge
Landon, of Schenectady, and Judge Potter, of White
hall, both of the Fourth Judicial District. will be
transferred here, because the legal business of that
district is the smallest of the State.
judge Alton B. Parker, of Kingston, It IS said, will
probably represent the Third Judicial District in The
new court Judge Hardon of Littlo Falls, 1t is pre-
sumed, will represent the Fifth Judicial District
Seven judges must be chosen, and practically they
will have to be taken from six Of the eight judicial
districts Judge Charles Daniels Of Buffalo, apparent
Iy will represent the Eighth Judicial District. Gov
ernor Hill said to-day:
"I shall announce the names Of the Supreme Court
judges appointed TO the new Court Of Appeals in
January. 1 doubt, however, II tho new court will
get to work much before March, because the court
room cannot be made ready. Lieutenant Governor
Jones and myself trustees OF tho public buildings,
Today selected a courtroom the large room on
he north side Of the CAPITOL now used by the Stale
Library. Ii built for the present Court OF APP
peals but that court selected IT'S present rooms.
The State Senate occupied the room in 1ST0-S1"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
OFFICIALS HERE ARE INDIFFERENT.



ISLAND AT PREsENT-GossIP AND RUMoRs.
u appears that the Haytian officials here take less
interest in the between the factions in Hayt than
do the shipping merchants. Minister Preston Cons
sulGeneral Bassett, his vice-consul and DR. Cons
teras spent the greater portion of yesterday in tho
consulate in general conversation and smoking ira
grant cigars. No official notification was received
that the State Department had declared the seizure
C the steamer Hayten Republic by Acting President
Lcgitimes forces Illegal and that she must De sur
rendered to her owners.
DR.. Contreras, who has been described as an ems
thusiast in the national troubles OF Hayt and rep
resentative Of Legitime to watch the movements on
Manigat who arrived from Haytl last week. was asked
If 1t was true that Legtme had said he would have
surrendered the Hayden Republic to Captain Ramsey,
Of the Boston, If he had not feared revolt in his
own forces in consequence Of such action and II he
did not offer to buy the ship He did not answer
these questions but said that II he had been Legina
hc would have sent Captain Compton, Of tho Hayden
Republic, before criminal court, IN which case ho
would have been convicted and shot
The rumor that the Navy Department had ordered
the cruiser Boston to be made ready to go 10 Hayu
to receive the surrender Of the Hay en Republic, was
denied at the Navy Yard. 1t was also said that as
tho Boston had recently come from there with
yellow fever board, It would be unsafe TO let her
90 to a tropical climate again until she had been
thoroughly fumgated and steamed and most Of her
germs, had been removed.
Concerning the report that the United States mans
ofwar Galena, now lying at the Navy Yard had been
ordered go to Port Prince to demand the release
Of the steamer Haytien Republic, Admiral Gherad
said yesterday that he had received orders to send
any vessel to Hayti and will not receive any,
he added. He said there was no occasion for send'
ing a vessel there The Gaena Is not ready to go 10
sea- she is still being repaired. The engines were
being tested yesterday aud she is nearer being ready
for sea than any other OF the vessels in the Yard
Lieutenant Commander II. Knox, Of the United
States steamer Boston, in speaking of the story pub
lished that lack of bOldness prevented Captain RAM
sey from taking vigorous measures regarding
tho seizure OF the Haytien Republic by the Hsytans.
said that the matter of bravery did not enter into tho
question. lit admitted by every one down
theren be said, that II the Boston should ire ono
shot II would settle the question, and the Hayden
Republic would have been given up promptly WY
he said, and he glanced at the formidable looking
rfied cannon him, we could have sunk every
vessel In the harbor and brought the town tunbnng
about their ears, and we would not have been In the
least danger OF being harmed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06

CLOSE OF THE EVIDENCE IN A MURDER CASE
The testimony ID the of John Lewis, the young
coored man who is on trial before Judge Cowing
for murder in the frst degree, closed YESTERDAY
and tho viii be given to tho Jury to-day tn.
cross-cxsmination OF tho prisoner continued by
Assistant District-Atorncy GOR Lewis contradicted
himself two three tG.ts.. He was much more Sc
rods in the of his answers and INDUCED IN few
of the hppant remarks with which his testimony o..
The previous day interspersed. He said that
he had never been in a court before, and when
Mr.. Golf reminded him of his arrest in Sing Sing or
the charge of shooting tho woman who was subse
quen;ly killed, he replied Oh, that wasn't court
that was in house. There justice Of tho
peace and two three people in little room. The
justice only said, did you do itP and said mo =
and he said, Lewis, 1 knew you couldn't do that
and discharged me.
John J. shannon testified that Lewis Immediately
after tho killing said; Yes, done IT, You say so,
and / done It," The closing arguments Of Joseph f.
Moss for the prisoner, and Mr.. Golf for tho pr0secu
tOn occupied the greater part of the day The theory
of shooting in selfdccncc not urged by the dc
iense. as Lewis said I'm answer 10 Judge Cowing's
questions that he had not fired any of he shots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
LIE oPpos1yG TESTIMONY p1EAsEp Elm


Tho Elevated Railroad Commission resumed its IN
vesigation yesterday in the Of the damage done
BY the elevated road to the property OF James
Ecnwck at Third-ave and Seventy second-st. Lyman
G. Boomingialc, the dry goods dealer Of Fifty ninth
st. and Thidavc., was called by the attorneys for
the road. Tho witness testified that the road had
been benefit to the property in many instances The
witness testified that his firm manufactured many
things that would easily be injured by smoke and
cinderS on the upper floors in rooms facing the
road, but he did not know of any serious damage
being done, although the building blackcned by
tho smoke and although awning in front Of his
store had been burned, which he supposed had caught
fire from cindcrs from the engines on the elevated
roads. Mr. Pelham, attorney for the plaintiff, said
he had been trying to have just such questions
cd by his witnesses
James sdxton, largo property owner at the corner
opposite the Renwck property, submitted as tes;i-
mony leases of hi, prop'r.y, showing rentals fom
1892 TO 1888. The commission then adjourned until
IN. to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
ACCUSED OF INDUCING MINOR TO VOTE


Elmra n. Y, Dec (Special).-Two promlnehS
Chcmung County politicians greatly annoyed over
a statement made by Andrew Goers OF the town OK
Households, to the effect that they induced him I'D
at the late election. Goers, his brother anu MS
mother say that he Is only twenty years old mo
boy. who IS not over bright has been held to awas
the ton of the United States Grand Jury lie docs
not deny his guilt but insists that wealthy Demo-
crat who once held the best Office In the county aha
another Democrat OF prominence urged him TO vo'o'
He also says that the men paid him money consaer%
ton for his vote, which vote he cast for the enfs
Democratic ticket The young man threatens 10
make startling revelations IL no rs convicted and
sentenced to prison. lie says he knows OF other
cases OF election crookedness. Goes further says
that since his arrest several persons have called upon
him and told him 10 keep his mouth shut; but as ho
believes they are trying get out of the trouble them
selves and do not care what becomes of him, he pro-
poses TO make a clean breast Of 1t and take the
chances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
4 LONG TIME WAITING TO BE HANGED.

Baltimore, Dec. SPECIALIZATION Governor JACK
determined yesterday to ok the day for the hang
ing of Isaac keenan,, he first selected February 20
but recalling the that II Is washingons Birthday
holiday, no selected the following Friday. He had
before him caendar for 1883, instead Of lseo' anu
did not think Of the fact that there Will be no February
90 In the latter year So the news was sent out anu
published that keenan, would be hanged on the neAs
goth of February. This would have given the cons
demned murder exactly three years, three moh'hs
and twenty-five days 10 prepare for death. THIS tae
was not discovered until this morning The da,e ~
the execution was thcreupon changed to ffidNs
March l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
THE TROUBLES WITH HAYTL.
DISPLAY OF ENERGY AT WASHINGTON.

THE GOVERNMENT AND THE HAYTIEN REPUb-
LIc-AN AWARD AGAINST THE ISLANDERS.
Washington Dec 5.-while there Is reason TO be-
llcve that this Government has demanded the re-
lease Of the Hayen Republic, recently sezed
at Port-au- Prince, II Is impossible yet 10 obtain
official information to that effect Secretary Bayar,
declines say anything whatever on the subject and
when Assistant-sccretary Rives was asked II do
mand for the release had been made, he answered
al am not at liberty to say
Secretary Whitney, when spoken TO on the subtece,
said at Is a diplomatic question entirely, and
would not know anything about It unless the secre-
tary Of State requested the Of Naval vessel In
case demand made for the release Of the vessel
In question, and 1t was refused, would at once
take steps to enforce It by sending vessels to thai
country. The cannot have reached that point
yet as we have not been asked send any vessel Ia
Hayti.
Some Of our vessels may 60 there, but, so far, no
orders have been issued tho subject
Commodore Walker, Chief Of the Navigation Bureau.
when asked what vessels could be sent on that SER
vice, said that the Galcna Yantic and Richmond, now
at New, York, could be made ready for sea in about
two weeks and the ossipee, at Norfolk in about
four weeks. In case only vessel was needed, he
said the GaIena flying the flag OF Rcar-Admiral Luce.
would probably be selected.
Alexander Porter Morse, Of Washington. who was
appointed arbitrator by the Govenn ens Of the United
States and Hayt to decide upon the claim IL tho
representatives Of Charles Adrian Van BokkelUn de-
ceased for damages for his Illegal imprisonment IN
1884 and 1885 at Prince. has filed In the De-
partment of State and in the Haytan Legation an
opinion and award in favor Of the claimants for
500 oOo BY the terms Of the protocol the award 10
to DO paid within year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-06
A BROAD DENIAL FROM MR.. GARRISON.

Washington, Dec ga reporter OF the Associated
Press called on j. S. GARRISON at Wormleys Hotel to-
lay and asked what truth there In the report re-
Gently published that he had been rendered by the
Presden-elect the position of Secretary Of the In
terror. Mr.. Clarkson said
AT 1t be worth while 10 deny any such improbable
rumor, you may say there is truth in 1t whatever
have not been rendered that or any other position
by Presdent-elect Harrison, nor had any communica
ton or conversation with him any such subject,
cor have had the slightest intimaton as to the
personnel of the new Cabinet have made no changes
In my business or newspaper at Des Moines, nor do
| contemplate doing l East to attend the
fral meeting of the National Committee and help to
settle up the business, which Will take ten days.
when | expect TO 60 homo and settle down TO
work. which / have neglected for tho last six
InonthcD