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New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
SOME INTERESTING FIGURES
The following table will show the occupation ana nativity
,Ao.o loagod durInp the
al ESQ

Some OF the Considerations which force themselves
upon us in stuiyng the subject OF sanitation III Ne"
York CITY may here be briefly alluded - in conclusion.
There is moro overcrowdng here than In most large
.o. tho nerccnace OF popuIatUn 10 wards
IS greater than In the crtwded parts OF London Pafs
or Vienna; the total mortality rate is persisehy hsh
.be mortality rate children excessive While among
infaats it is shocking. ,...
Thousands sleeping rooms in the crowded olstrle's
sr. without windows and the health ordinances are
dsobeyei with great frequency; through ana through
ventilation and bedrooms should De maze pos-
sibe and something would be achieved II statement
of the cubic air space in each room might be ackef
(prntcd in different tongues to each door and reward
onerei for the discovery OF encroachmens upon this ao
solutely sacred
The supply on upper floors OF tenements is 80
defective and hope of Improvement from increased
pressure through aQueiuct so strong that the
hurrying completion OF this important work may well
receive the attention Of sanitary organizations
The lighting electrically otherwisc) OF the dark
thus repessng crime and preventing Nth aecre
ton and providing OF free baths I'm tenement districts
are subjects which may fairly classe1 with those al
ready uded to- AMI OF high TO the municipality
well as the citizen.
SOME OF THE DIRECTORS
Among the sixty directors OF the society the following
have been particularly active promoting Its good
General Alexander s. webb. Kiaien Van Rensselaer,
A. S. solomons John d. Archbold Benjamin f. Peixotto
DR.. william H. Ross. Professor Felix Adler, Joseph Blu
menthsl Abram 5. Hewitt. ROssiter Johnson, LOreus
g. Arteaf. Professor f. II. A. Selgmsn, Nathan Blur
n. A. Kursheedt George S. McKbben. Isaac l., Rec
Msjor Henry Mayell Lee Kohns Alfred j.. w. Seaman
Dr. H. Z. Mendes Professor A. s. Islacs, Dr. X. Kohler
Theodore Roosevelt and Ex-Governor d. H. Chamberlain
A public reception IS 10 be held al the Lodging
House on Thanksgiving Isy, at which addresses Will
be delivered and an inpectOn OF the premises take
pace. DIR. William H. Ross the sanitary secretary of
the society whose large eXpen nee sanitarisn ex-
pert both here and at ashngton Is we'll known has
rendnlcd Inv aluaOe ervicCs IN pelfcctng and pro-
noting the WORK Of the society, and 10 him in large
part With the active support OF bis associates of the
lodging Rouse Committee the success OF this institu
1on is due.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24

The st. Barnabas Home is to be enlarged. Yesterdv
the Protestant Episcopal City Mission bought Nos. So
and 300 Mott-st which will form part OF the home after
they have properly rentted The home Will thea
extend through from Mulbcrryst. to Mott-st John IL
Boynton president OF the Mission said last night: st
Barnabas Home in its present much too small for
our needs We have scarcely sufficient accommodation
for the regular inmates nothing OF transient vl'i'
tors With the new buildings Will have ample room
for some time to come.n
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
MRS. ALEXANDER T. PRENDERGAsT.

jamestown y. Y, Dec. % (speca Mrs Alexander II
Pendergast Of this city, died In Rochester evening
sbo was the wife OF late Alexander T. Prendereast
mother Of the r. Prendergast She had taken
active part many public movements for the benefit the
people and lately she had been engaged in supervising
erection OF magnificent building for the James PFender-
cast Library Association The trustees OF the library
taken suitable action aud committee VIII escort the
mains 10 this city,
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
,,ec,,cs1uc ruE IMMIGRANC BUsINEss.

Two phases of the immigrant business were us,
cusscd by the Executive Committee ' 'l'o i,"""
~"i.,jon At their meeting YESTERDAY and both were
ro,srrea 10 the Trunk Line presidents. motion to
.ho,lsh all outside ticket agencies in the First Ward
a. .ordrct the business of all the companies at one
union agency, voted on. but no agreement coula
So srr,ved at A new distribution Of the immigrant
business was also proposed AT present ~ opien
made thai Hereafter line receive IL IL per
cent of IT, No decision was arrived az dot l r,s' 'aS'
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
AZ ,xorAys GIFT FOR GENERAL HARRISON

Boston. Dec % (spcciall Joseph Lola, the GOV
ernor Of the Psssamaqnoddy Tribe OF Indians at East
port Me-. occasionally comes to Boston 70 sell baskets
sd other articles of Indian manufacture lie always
,ists the State House. and to-day, when he appeared
there he exhibited handsome seslskin prepared for
mat, Which he said he desired 70 send to President
Harrison as a Christmas greeting, and asked for In.
pssrea rave him the necessary information and the
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
D,rrertNc DATES IN THE NORTHWEST.

Minneapolis, Dec. 23.-At the meeting OF the ST.
porl and Minneapolis Passenger Association the
raStern Minnesota was ordered to advance Its rates
rast 10 the $500 rate or be expelled from the as
soc,aton. The request of the Chicago and Atlantic
20 nave the same rates quoted in the local sheet via
,s line as we're quoted via Chicago and Montreal
lls hno not Granted The Burlington wanted the same
VIZ M.atons as made bv the 500" which were promptly
dnt.a ID is thought that this meant cut rate by
me burlington after January j.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
. MICKEY . WEIGH SENDS FOR 4 CONTRACT.

MICKEY WEIGH SENDS FOR CONTRACT.
Holyoke. Mass, Dec. 23.-Welch, the New-York club
pitcher anticipates large slice OF advance money as
christmas present NewYork Club contract, which be
had sent for arrived to-day. As the terms have beea
agreed upon the contract will be signed and probably re-
turned 10 New.YoTk tomorrow
Pittsburg 23-Visner, the heavy batting catcher
Of last seasons Brooklyn team has joined the Brother
hood and signed TO play Psburg Players League
tirb Iro ha. r,. od -Poo @e., Manager HanOp
advance money to bind the contract. -..
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
roUyD man BETWEEN THE TRACES

A man supposed 70 be Frank J. Hudner. a naebin,.,
employed az No POS East Twenty third.st who live. a.,
Mt Vernon. found dead between the Of tho
Yew.York New.IIayen and Hartford Railroad at Fourh
ave- and onehunGred aud thirty ghtst last night /,
supposed that he fell OIL train. The body was taken
10 the Morrisana Police Station.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24

ACCUSED OF FURNISHING FREE PASSES.
Washington Dec. 23.-A complaint has oeeh nlcu WIZ"
the Interstate Commerce Commission by william NJ
Harvey AGAINST the Louisville and Nashville Raiiroad
Company Mr. Harvey alleges violation OF the Inter
state Commerce act by defendant in furnishing 70 certain
members OF the City Council OF NewOreans ana ohers
free passes good for transportation rom points LII 'e
state OF Iousiana TO different points along their road
through and into other States.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
ro pxrrxn THE SOUTH BEACH ROAD.

The BOARD Of Directors of the South Beach halroad
comnanv met yesterday at No. 10 Cortlandtst' ana
a,,hnr,ed the issuance Of S150000 first mortgage
bonds bearing interest at per cent to run thrty
oars The construction of tic road from Arrochar,
the present southern terminus of the staten Island
pn,d Transit Railroad to New-Dorp, distance OF
naplu Nd half miles will be pushed rapidly
trw. I'd II is the purpose OF the directors 10 lay
snhc ira X the entire length OF the road ana 10
have IL finished early in the summer.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
UgRPv.yv,s Fr,rS OF MAGIC

Hermann. the magician. began n short ues OF
performances at the Fourteenth street Theatre last
night. aud pleased his spectators as usua. with his
surprising and inexplicabe exhibitions OF magic
Florine. tine Child of the Air was introduced as
new feature. and Of the old ones. such ~
Cremation and The Black Art seemed 10 hava
lost none Of their attractvencss.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
ARKAYsAs AID GULF INCORPORATED

Little Rock, Ark. Dec. % (Speclal.-The Arkansas
and Gulf Railroad Company filed articles Of incorporation
this morning with the Secretary OF State capital stock,
SIS 900. The proposes to build railroad from
point Chcot County the Louisiana line. terminus Of
the Mississippi Valley Railroad Louisiana to Arkansas
City, through Chcot and Dcsha Counties
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
70 SETTLE TIE DISPUTES OVER LUMBER RATES

Chicago, Dec 90 special).-Chairman walker OF the
Interstate Commerce Railway Association has been
e,od upon as the arbitrator IN the matter of rates
-, hardwood lumber a question which the lumber
man of the whole country wish TO have decided The
controversy Is or the relative rates between hard
and soft lumber. Chairman Walker also announces
nv the general managers OF the Interstate Commerce
ni,ray Association will meet again on December
ia to setle the matter OF Kansas and Nebraska rates
-. All nnintS.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
, RESIGNATION WITHDRAWN.

providence II. l., Dec. 23.-Gcncral Freight Agent
, n williams has. at the earnest solicitation of the
management Of the New-York Providence and Boston
railroad Company, and with consent of General Mana
ror Howard OF the New-York and New-Engand
- wihdrawn his resignation and will remain with
ihc New. York. Providence and Boston.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT CONCORD.

Concord n. H., Dec. o3.-At meeting OF the
a,recors of the Concord and Montreal Railroad this
oDernoon. the following officers elected ii. f..
Cbamberlaln, general traffic manager; +. 7. Mann.
,rer,ntendent train service; W. A. stowell. super
tcndcnt construction and maintenance of way; F. T..
nroyrn general passenger and ticket agent; q. W.
s,orer New England passenger agent; j. T. Gordon,
snncrintcndent motive power and rolling stock.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24

yond belief 10 devourng az one time over ten no.
OF meat, though 10 may bs deprived Of all fdea IS
weeks without any .apparcn. ,oss Of vitality. N,
sagenss, but II died during his rem IN VOYAGE s
so foul with strong odOr Of real animal corr,,nt
that he was obliged To get rid of 10. pun
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
VICTORY FOR THE PER CENT BONDnoLDERs.

A VICTORY FOR TIE PER CENT BoNDlloLDEh9'
DISPATCHES received in this city yesterday stated
that Judge Brewer in the United states circuit Oour'
at Topeka. Kan had handed down decisions III al, ,lo
Missouri Kansas and Texas suits recently argued De
torc him The court overrues the exceptions TO the
report Of the committee appointed in May, 1882 ana
orders the accounts be kept as that committee recon-
mended The application to make the Missouri Kan
sas and Topeka Extension Railway Company party
to the action is denied The motion 10 eolisonua'o
W ,ho actions Is denied with leave granted to renew
tha motion on further proofs, ETC. An allowance Oh
Is 600 is made to the Union Trust Company OF 'niS
city. but no allowance is made to the Missouri Kansas
and Topeka Railway Company. The motion to se'
,slde he lease with the Kansas City ana PaGle Kan
80 Company Is Overruled, and the receVershp Is cN
tnded 70 the ninety four miles OF road In Texas
anpllcaton of the Missouri Kansas ana Iexas TO me &
" Iii is denied The decision sustaining the view
of the Union Trust Company as trustee, tnat rue
W u ccrt honds cover ninety -four miles OF thc icAa
Pension is decided victory for the per cent boho
holders.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
NEw-YoRK NEED NOT FEAR BALTIMORE.

NEW YORK NEED NOT FEAR BALTIMORE
The reports published yesterday that Baltimore
is undermining New -York's supremacy as railroad
and shipping centre have caused no great alarm here
The accounts said that much Of the westbound corn
has been diverted from this city to Baltimore for ship
ment to Europe. Nathan Gulford, general trdihc
manager of the New York Central Railroad Company,
said that his road as well the other trunk lines
was receiving about all the business that 1t could
handle There blockade on any road leading
to this city, he sad although Baltimore was prooaoy
blocked lie thought, however, that the reported
shortness in the supply Of freight cars, was much ex
aggeraed
Mr. Guilford said that the report OF the big SHIP
ments Of corn TO Baltimore, were more or less true
as that city is situated nearer the corn country Oh
the southwest. than New York Is. Every year. now
ever at this time, there are enormous shipments o..
grain products eastward and the present shortage Oh
cars is nothing extraordinary. l..
The members Of the Produce Exchange spoken 10
Yesterday were not disturbed over the SITUATION lhey
said that the same cry had been heard before Bat-
more was now making great bid for the corn trade
and II She had a good chance why should snc nOt;
One member who was formerly in business In tiat
city said that he did not have the slghtcst ln,enlon @
Of returning TO it, in spite of the rumors Oh new
YOrks decline.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24

THE OFFICE TO EEMAIH IN BOSTON.
Boston. Dec. o3.-It Is given out that there Is no
urospec. that the Offices of the general auditor OF the
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
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423 BROOME ST,
NEW.YORK.

Achison Topeka and Santa Fe system WIN oc egoct
TO the West, Notwithstanding reports 10 'n"' oi'''
from TOpeba.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-24
ENHANCING THE ST. BARyABAs HONE.

advance money to bind the contract. ....-.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1889-11-16

assigned TO guard Simon Walker to
the gallows which had been built in
an open field nearly a quarter. of n
mile distant. Both the Editor and
John Cook were cold. Jumping
from the buggy to make enquiries,
making their way through the wet
grass had vet them to their knees.
Later Sheriff Gill arrived. lis that
Mitchell? he was heard to enquire
of one of his deputies. Later Mr..
Mitchell laughingly went up to him
shook hands at the same time in
forming him that he learned that he
was one of the best men in the
county. The Editor talked also TO
iailer anH NetinS deputy shsrin >. T..
Cheathdm who said, 81 have talked
to Simon about praying He seem-
ed more concerned than lie has ever
before. He seems now to becoming
to realize his condition" He spoke
mournfully. Mr. Mitchell laid be-
fore him the gra&nds for his action.
1t was not do TO condone crime.
II Simon va guilty, he should be
punished. fe simply desired an
other meFbd of administering it.
The boYsMas too young to realize
the epofmity of the offence with
whickhe stood charged
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1889-11-16
ITHA KILLING n II R =
TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION
A HAPPY BOY.

SIMON S. WALLER, the 10 year old
COlored boy did not hang. General
Fitzhugh Lee, Chief Executive OF Old
Virginia stood between him and
death, and saved him 1t is IA long
story. 1T will be remembered that
Editor John Mitchell, Jr., upon see
ing in the daily papers n statement
that n 10 year old colored boy charg-
ed with criminal assault upon a white
girl was TO be hanged at Chesterfield
{. H., Va, August 30, 1899, thought
1t would be a shame upon the State,
n disgrace to the commonwealth to
allow child of that age to hang
With no knowledge save that furnish
ed by the newspapers, never having
seen the boy or his parents; he had
the papers made out and August Odd
left by the II. X A. r. r. for Dagger's
Springs, Va, which is near the West
Virginia line, found Governor Fitz-
hugh Lee, secured an order from him
giving a reprieve of 30 days and on
the day before the execution was to
take place, Mr.. Mitchell delivered the
reprieve to the Deputy Sheriff at
Chesterfield c. III.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1889-11-16
*sIMON's COFFIN.

Editor Mitchell examined the gal
lows, which had been built, and
saw the coffin which Mr. b. H. Firth
was just completing. Only a white
spot remained.
boy had been measured for his
shrOud Walker claimed then
and has always asserted his
= inRocence He did not testify in his
drss expired September
n September 9th Editor
Mitchell called at the Governors
Office, and requested another 30 days
respite. He had had an informal
talk with the Governor who said
that if certain facts could be estab-
lished he would not consider the case
against the boy. Editor Mitchell left
foy Petersburg, secured the names of
five witnesses and returned to Rich
mond.
Calling at the Governors Office, he
learned that the Governor had left
the city, the whereabouts his private
secretary Mr.. Mcleod refused to
divulge. In conversation with him
he formed the opinion that further
action.on his part might prejudice the
case, SO he decided to apparently
drop out and furnish the ''sinews of
war" even though he bankrupted
himself in so doing. He so announ-
ced it to the private secretary. He
had written to Mr.. +. s. Robinson,
the white lawyer who had originally
ss~,s. appOinted to defend Walker
Gong over to Petersburg the Editor
walked six miles into Chesterfield
County with mud shoe deep, trying
to find Mr.. Robinson. He learned
there that he had gone to Peters
burg, and so Mr.. Mitchell had to re-
turn to Petersburg whore he found
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1889-11-16

ment in order to allow YOU all the
time to get here with a reprieve '9Idi-
tor Mitchell thanked him. As he was
about leaving several white men
gathered around the buggy.
One of them said, "Will you tell me
one thing? What is the meaning OF
this continued reprieving of Simon
Walker? | thought. in fact | know
the last 30 days were given him in
order to allow him time TO prepare
for death"
You are mistaken, sir" was the
EDITORS reply. ''We are TRYING 8,
save him. We believe thu
though *, So guilty on accc
his extreme youthfulness, conline-
ment in the penitentiary would sub
serve the ends of Justice This opin-
ion is shared 10y numbers of liberal
minded white men. trust I'll set
you again, sir Good day"
They arrived in Richmond about
, p. NJ, having driven SOY miles
Lawyer +. :. Robinson then went
actively to work. He Travelled Over
Chesterfield, Co., securing the sign
lures OF some of the leading white
citizens. He also secured 8 out IL
the II jurors, not having time to s,e
the other four. Editor Mitchell han
already secured many signatures for
communication of the sentence. NJ.
Hayes went over to Petersburg and
secured the signatures of the faculty
OF the Va. Normal Collegiate Inst
tute.
Mr.. Robinson also secured tie
signitures of the grandfather, tie
grandmother and the mother of tie
girl. They urged the Governor to
commute the sentence. Later tie
uncle and the aunt of the girl wrote
from Baltimore, urging the Govern
or TO commute the sentence. Tie
former was at first in favor of hang
ing the boy but changed his mind
Friday, October 4th, Mr.. Mitchell
secured carriages in which a delegs-
tion of ministers, consisting of Revs.
James III. Holmes, A. Binga, Jr., J.
Il. Jones, ID, ID. n. Vassar, A. nj
A. p. Dunbar, J. ID. Immersion, T.
Watts, u. ID. Lewis, j. Anderson Tay
lOr called on Judge Clopton, the
indge before whom the case was tried!
and then called on Gov. Lee. They
were well received. Rev. Binga acted
as spokesman before the Judge aN&
and Rev Holmes before the Govern
or Later Gov. Lee sent word that
he desired the names of the four 9th
er Jurors. Mr.. Mitchell immediatd~-
autographed Z ~ qbinson at Pete,E -
burg. Wednesdas morning Octs
9th, he started out to secure theJS
He found two and obtained Their
signatures. He now had ten, out o.
the twelve jurors. Wednesday nigh
in company with Editor Mitchell, NJ 4
Robinson called on Governor Lee as
his Mansion. There seated in his
luxurious private office, they listened
to the Governor as he related the
fact of his having visited the Chester,
field jail, and interviewed the con,
demned boy stating at the same
that he desired to see for himself
This act on his part has possibl,
never been done before in the history
of the state
1t was a grand act on the part of a
grander man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1889-11-16

Later, accompanied by Sheriff Gill =,
acting Deputy Sheriff Cheatham,
Editor Mitchell entered Walkers cell
On the wall was a row of pictures of
men and women which Simon had
drawn with SCOT from the stove
Standing leaning against the wall,
feet bare, chubby head, one ankle
chained to the stone floor nappy
head, attired in blue jean pants
with a blush shirt stood Simon
:. Walker, his dark brown skin
face the picture of sadness, ap-
parently almost scared to death
He must have thought that they
had co&e to take hian out tothaDg
him. Mr.. MITCHELL told him faat
his time had been extended two
weeks. He told him what hard time
they had to get this extension. He
advised him to look to the Saviour.
who would be a mother to the moth
erless and father to the fatherless.
He would need friends in this cold
world and he advised him to so con
duct himself as to merit the respect
OF those around him.
''I'll go to Richmond, said he and
fight for you until the last moment.
Ii win you will see me again. If l
lose, you will see me no more" These
words were delivered in a tremulous
voice. When Editor Mitchell looked
up Jailer Cheatham was wiping the
tears from his eyes while the noble
hearted Sheriff was trying to con-
ceal his emotions. 1t was a touch
ing scene. After remaining on
the ground while longer. Editor
Mitchell prepared for his return Jour
ney. He had already travelled BAY
miles. AS he grasped Sheriff Gill's
hand in a parting goodbye the Sher-
iff said ''Mr. Mitchell, you need not
have hurried with that reprieve as
you did this morning l assure you
that on October 11th, l will not
hang that boy until the last mo-
tThe cell to the left was the one in
/ MI ioh Walkar uyao ahoinad Tn tho ono
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1889-11-16

The Editor had Travelled over 500
miles in this trip for life. AS the
Governor was away from Richmond,
Walkers last chance seemed to lay
in a personal visit to the chief execu-
tive The account of this trip was
published in the PLANET of August
31st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1889-11-16


and Thursday morning, the day be
fore the execution, Editor Mitchell
delivered it at the Court House, thus
f)r the third time
PREVENTING THE EXECUTION.
The cost OF the ease had become a
big item, aud MIR. Mitchell devoted
his energies to raising the means to
defray the expense of the same
Churches and individuals responded
On September 26th, the following
appeared i'm the Richmond "Dis.
patch
"The Petersburg hder-Appeal of yes
erday says:
Simon 5. Walker (colOred) who is TO
oe hanged at ChesterfielGA Courthouse
IN next Friday for a heirous crime, has
given up all hopes OF any further re
p ieve. 1t is rumorcd in the county
chat on the day Of execution some of
Walkers friends will make an attempt
o take him from the Sheriff and there
fore the guard is to be increased.
The Manchester Leader of yesterday,
n speaking OF the execution, says:
1.-The father of the condemned man
was at the Jail Monday, and said that
le would be there again Friday, and
would ask to have charge of the body.
In regard 20 this Mr.. Cheatham. who
nas charge of the Chesterfield Jail, and
Who was in the ely to dav. says that
he law requires the Sheriff to notify
he Medical College whenever an exc
cution is TO take place, and il the col
eye desires the body it must be turned
over TO the college authorities. IC is
understood that the college has made
preparations to obtain the body of
Walker Immediately after the execu
lion. There will be a guard of about
twenty five on duty the day of the exc
cution and probably the day before"
1t is not at all probable that the Gov
ernor will grant any further sreprieve
and it is expected that Walker will
hang between l and 2 o'clock to NOR
row.
No rescue had been contemplated.
1t was stated for effect. lnconversa-
tion with Lawyer Robinson who up
to this time had taken such IA deep
in the boy, he said, Yes,
l knew Simon from his childhood.
When he was three years old, he and
his little brother would be alone i'm |
an old shanty in the county and |
they would have to huddle togeth-
er to keep warm. The neighbors !
would often give them meal and 9th
er eatables to keep them from starv-
ing and they would bake ash cakes |
in the ashes. / have felt n deep |
in the hoy all along. He !
neyPr had tral, q a. .