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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
INSPECTING THE oUARANrryE ISLANDS.

COMMISSIONER Of Quarantine George W. Anderson
and Charles r. Allen accompanied by Mayor Grant and
a number OF guests boarded the steamer laura NJ,
stsfin At whliehalst yesterday morning and started
down the bay on ocal visit 10 the Quarantine Islands
The Quarantine pier reached about II o'clock, and
Dr. @. @. Jennings, Deputy Health oaeer, was taken
on board. Swnbune Island the first visited. The
new crematory about the only object attraction
island. Yesterday test Of its powers made The
being prepared TO the proper heat the carcass OF
sheep weighing 15t pounds was placed In IL 10 40
a. m. and at IL $50 .. IL reduced ashes, The
experiment was considered In every way satisfactory
Commi ssoners Anderson and Allen accompanied Mayor
Grant around the Island and pointed tho many iaf
proyements necessary among which the Commissioners
say is the building OF concrete wall such as Is now
being built around Hoffman, Island The Commissioners
and their guests dinner and then went 10 Hofnann
Island Three large brick buildings are on this Island
for the reception Of immigrants taken from foreign
steamers suspected Of having contagious disease on
board. Hoffman, Island has concrete wall eighteen
thick and twelve feet high all around IT, which Is
protected from action Of the tide by twenty-five feet
Of The appropriation for the work in
progress e121.000 Contracts for s11S 900 are
already given out leaving only 90 900 in the hands OF
the Commissioners to continue the work. further ap
preparation Of at least $4,000 will be required TO
pete IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
WATER BILL FOR NEW. JERSEY.

The Committee of One Hundred, OF Jersey City, has
prepared water bill which viii be submitted to the
Legislature and the passage Of which viii be urged
The bill is supplement to the act creating commits
sion for The purpose Of storing the waters OF the state
so that they may be made available for supplying
cities and towns. 1t provides that the commission
shah have the management and control OF all the
potable waters in the State with power to prevent
the pollution deterioration diversion Of streams and
their tributaries The commission is empowered 10
use such waters for distribution to municipalities In
proportion to population. Punishment IS provided FOR
interfering with divortng stream in the state
from the purposes named in the act The blu is In
tended TO completely shut of the Bartlett and other
water schemes which have attracted so much alton
ton Of late, especially in Newark and jersey city,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
READY FoR THE CLEARY TRIAL.
WITNESSES COMING FROM AFAn-oouNsrL ON
BOTH SIDES.

WITNESSES COMING FROM AFAH-ooUNsbL ON
BOTH SIDES.
The preparations for the trial OF ex-hlderman
Thomas Cleary were far completed yesterday 'na'
District Attorney Fellows said tnaE he knew OF no
reason for an hours delay when the case IS csiled
tomorrow morning at the extraordinary term Oh the
oyer and Termlner, before Justice DaneS h1-
Aldermen Fifllpan and Waite on their way nom
tho West, and kilograms announcing their arrivAi
at points on their journey wero received yesterday
Waite has been m California. and Fulgran In Min
uesota The young woman who testified AZ the pre-
yious trials under the Of Katie Met1, but who
has since marrisd has been subpoenasd and VIII be
present at the trial. Inspector Bynes has assisted
In the work Of ndfng the witnesses, and Mr Fellows
says that they Will all be at hand.
Mr.. Fellows VIII bear tho burden Of examining the
witnesses and OF making the closing argument on the
trial Assistant DstrictAttorney semplo viii prepare
the legal points. A. ID. Parker, who was chief clerk
under Dsrict-Atonsy MARITIME, and who IS at the
head Of Mr. Fe0vss force OF deputy assistants viii
make the opening address and will prepare tho evil
deuce for presentation. Mr. Parker has not assisted
from all the Judges OF the General Sessions by his
shafer the counsel whom VIII rest the general
burden Of carrying the defence. 10 was announced
Yesterday that General H. +. Tracy, who was one of
the counsel IN the hcQuado case, and whose legal
that case. viii assist In tho defence OF Ceay. Mr..
Fellows said yesterday that The Cloary trid would
probably be shorter than the other bribery trials,
as so long time had elapsed since the arrest OF tho
about the facts and would be able 10 that they
had no bias against the defendant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
SILENT ABoUT A PRTsoNER.
A YOUNG MAN HELD AT POLICE HEADQUARTERS

ACCUSED OF EMBEZzLEMENT
young man named Wyatt, or wyeth, accused
Of embezzling a large sum Of money, was prisoner
at Police Headquarters last night but the detectives
on duty refused TO give any Information regarding
him. Inspector Byrnes was away rom bis home In
NInth-st. and was not 10 BIO found at his usual
batmts uptown. some rumors about the srT~st made
tho account Of the defslcation exceed sloo,00o but
police Official who had some knowledge OF the
case said that only 5000 had been stolen by the
prisoner II was said that the embczElement occurred
two years ago and that tho complaint was made by
Lawson d Co.. downtown bankers. private de
tectlve named Irving made the arrest and turned
the cuprit over to Inspector Byrnes.
Tho prisoner Is young man OF excellent family In
this city and the disclosures which arc 10 be made
will cause no little talk at the clubs where be has
been favorably known d. Morgan Hdrcth, IT,,
lawyer OF. No. Is Droad-st, went to Police Head
quarters yesterday afternoon, soon after the arrest
and consulted with Inspector Byrnes about having
the prisoner admitted TO ball if magistrate could
be found 10 take ball .s - ..
in tho case no was willing that tho prisoner should
DO released II bondsmen could 20 iound, out tne
Young man was not released last night Inc prisoner
probably will be arraigned In pohce court to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
JERSEY CITY.

DistnctAtiorney Winfield has caused warrants to
be issued for the arrest Of Alexander Gallagher and
Jake" vollnsd, who engaged In a prize hight In
Hudson Hall, Hoboken, Friday hight Hc has also
Instructed bis detectives TO ascertain the names OF the
assistants and spectators and Le will have them
arrested and indicted.
The depositors OF the deiunct GermaDia Savings
Bank moving 10 have their claims settled. Michael
Lenau the former president Of the bank was waited
upon by committee after HIS return from Europe
short lime ago. The committee was assured that a
final settlement would be made as soon the snt TO
recover $4,000 on Secaucus Road bonds was de-
cided by the Court of Appeals.
The Hudson County Prohibition COMMITTEES has Or
ganIzed by the election Of Joel W. Brown chairman,
Charles II. Burger secretary and W. H. Banks treas
urer.
The Commissioners of Adjustment under the Martin
act submitted another report to Judge Knapp yester
day. The report embraced arrears OF taxes which
had been reduced from s35 144 70 to $780, $50 40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
mNIsrER COMING From CLEVELAND.

A
The Central Presbyterian Church, which has been
without q psstOr since the death Of the Rev. DIR.
James ID. Wilson last spring. has extended call to
tho REV. Wilton Merle Smith, now assistant pastor
n, the First Presbyterian Church OF Cleveland, Ohio,
and the call has been accepted. The Rev. Mr. Smith
has been for four years connected with the Cleveland
church and during that time has attracted considerable
attention by the power and ability of his sermons,
and HIS e Is said. received less than fourteen
calls 10 other churches. lie has, however, declined
All Of them before this, believing that he could dc
better work at Cleveland than elsewhere Two weeks
axo committee from the Central Presbyterian Church
vent 10 Cleveland TO hear Mr.. Smith, With power
70 give him a call II they were pleased with him.
They heard him. liked him aud extended the call
Mr. Smith took the matter under consideration and
came 10 NewYork TO look the field over, and yester-
dav wood was received that he had decided 10 accept
ths call IL is said that he will receive salary Of
a. 600 a wear Mr.. Smith Is about thirty-two years
I'D and a graduate Of Princeton College. He IS a
son.fniaw OF Alfred Van Santvoord, OF this city.
During bis four years pastorate at Cleveland he has
ereatIy endeared himself to the congregation OF the
Church there and his departure will be deeply re-
sretted. especially among the young people OF the
Church. with whom he Is especially popular The
eongregaton Of the Central Church are much pleased
at Mr.. Smiths determination to accept their call
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
TO FOUND FREE RsADwG ROOM ron WOMEN

TO FOUND FREE READING ROOM ron WOMEN.
A concert viii be given at Chlekering Hall next
Thursday evening, under the auspices Of the womans
National Industrial league. Senator Blair, Of Now
Hampshire will como from Washington specially TO
address tho audience upon Industrial Woman lie
will be introduced by tho president OF the league
Mrs Charlotte Smith, who Is Editor OF " The Woman
at Work. The musical part OF the programme will
be under the direction Of Mrs. Louise Taylor. The
entertainment win be given to aid tho working
women OF New-York and 10 establish for them free
reading room and employment exchange. Tickets
At so cents and 81 on sale az the hall, Eighteenth
ST. and Fifth-ave.. and al Ponds music store Union
Square, The concert was 10 taEe place December
IS, but owing 10 conniction Of dates at the hall.
postponement 10 January "a Unavoidable
Tickets for December 10 remain good and will be
received at the doors January "a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
DYNAMITE SPORES WITH THE BAY.
TESTING THE NEW zALINsKI eUE-rwo TRIALS
MADE.


Tbs tfal Of the new Zallnsh dynamite gun, came
OF yesterday afternoon at Fort Lafayette, In the
presence Of large number Of army officers, news
paper men aud the general public IL had been In
tended the gun should be subjected TO SIX distinct
tests At ranges vssyng from mile TO 200 yards,
but owing TO Leakage IN OF tho valves and con-
segment loss Of OF the afr pressure by means OF
which the gun Is worked, only two trials were made,
Captain Zalinsh considering 10 advisable under tho
ciicumstAnc 10 postpone any further testing until
he should be able 70 ancrd complete exempifcston
Of the qualities Of tho gun. The range yesterday
vas al 700 yards TO 4 ball inside recsngle o0x3o.
Tho projecile feet long, ten inches in diameter
charged with 600 pounds of explosive geIaine snd
dynamite was lifted onto tho table Of tho gun aud
moved into position by n small crane.
Captain Zalinskl touched small hand lever by his
side hugo object whilEed through the air, great
Jet Of water spoued up to about the altitude Of a
high church steepls and tho spectator informed
that the projeo,e had struck its point and exploded
below the surface Ike torpedo. For the second
shot there was an eevenfoot she'll laden with 500
pounds Of explosive matter The shot took err
ratio course, although striking well under thc water
10 was then discovered that leskage existed In the
new firing valve and Captain ZalinsM decided to defer
tho remainder OF the tests for few days. The air
pressure was for the first shot $50 pounds, aud FOR
The second 024 pounds per square Inch.
Commander Goodrich, Lieutenant b. A. Fiske aud
Inutenant Schroeder are the board appointed by the
Navy 10 report on the experiments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
BALL CLUBS TO Make A CHANGE.
NEWARK AND JERSEY CITY TO JOIN THE INTER.
NATIONALS.

NEWARK AND JERSEY CITY TO JOIN THE INTER.
NATIONALS.
Syracuse. Jan. ia special meeting Of the In
ternauonal Baseball Association will be hold at the
Tilt House. Buffalo, Tuesday, and an unusually
lively session II promises to be- The outcome VIII
30 closely watched by minor league clubs nom all
over the country. Correspondence between the clnD-
owners has been brisk Of late and it Is hghiy PROD
able that the pipes have all been laid The managers
Of the different clubs arc recicent about what VIII
be DONE and will acknowledge nothing, but, a. the
same time, will deny nothing
Manager "Jack"s Chapman. Of the Syracuse club,
left here for New.York Thursday night, on private
business as no said, but in reality to confer with
two eub.owne located near New-fork City about
Joining the Internaonals The two clubs are located
I'm Jersey City and Newark respectively, and are
t present full fedged members Of the Central League
Inst how those two clubs will desert their present
organization and Join hands With the 1nternationai
Association without making trouble remains to be seen
That every preparation has been made for the Jump
can be announced positive fact
The withdrawal of the Hamilton Club has left the
Internationals with sevenclub league In case the
Jersey City and Newark clubs admitted that would
make nine, which would not do Recent efforts made
10 purchase tho franchises of either the London or
Rochester clubs have proved failures
IL now seems assured that the International AS
ISOLATION Will be composed Of ten, instead Of tho usual
eight clubs this year. What city will be selected to
make the tenth club Is sun In doubt, although several
have been suggested. Tho Grand Rapids ciuo mas
been making every effort to purchase franchise. but
the application of the Michigan City win not be con-
sidered Agents Of tho Jersey City and Newark
clubs have been up through the International cities
during the past week. and from their smiling faces
one would be led TO suppose that their trips had not
been made for nothing
Last seasons games I'm the Central League showed
that the Jersey City aud Newark Clubs were too strong
in avery way for that organization. In the new
ieapne the two New-Jesey clubs would find teams
worthy Of their best etfortA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
n1No roR rHE cusropY or HRR CHILLED

eUIN0 sOh IdE OOShODk VI uhtS chilsD.
Judge Bartett Of the Supreme Court, wss applied
to yesterday by Minnie L. Desmond OF No as Fifth
st. for writ Of habeas corpus to secure possession
of her child. boy of four years The child, her
counsel stated had been taken from her last month
By her husband. Edward A. Desmond In the answer
Alsd by Mr. Desmond's attorneys, it is stated that he
wss married to her In 1883, and has supported his
wife and chld and is willing 10 support her s, II
she viii behave herself He says that she has neg
ected the care of her house. and shows no desire TO
follow his wishes but has treated him with Indifference
and dsrespect. The boy he says, is now, under the
care of and living with DE- Chapman, In one-hundred
and-gxteenth-st.
Mrs. Desmond's counsel have in possession an
agreement Of separation which is said to have been
pade last October between Desmond and his wife.
IN this they agree to live apart, and he not
10 visit annoy her She Is TO retain the custody of
no demand on her for her property. The was
adjo<frned until this week,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
FRhNK p pupoEoN TAKEN TO JAIL.

Frank p. Dudgeon, who is accused Of completely In
the death Of Kitty A. Cody, was brought before the
Coroner yesterday. He was accompanied by 7. f.
Pearss as his attorney and his brother and several
intimate friends. His counsel asked to have Dud-
geon admitted TO bail, but on the affidavit made by
Captain James Kenny, OF the Tenth Precinct he do
elined to grant this appeal writ OF habeas corpus
subsequently taken out and Dudgeon was brought
before Justice cullen, OF the Supreme Court Justice
Cullen sustained the action OF the Coroner but said
that II he did not proceed with Dudgeon's examine
ton Monday he would discharge the prisoner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
OPPOSED TO ANNEXATION.

indignation Is felt among q large NUMBER OF the
residents of Mount Vernon becouse OF proposed
bill in the Legislature lookinR toward the annexation
OF that town to New-York. II IS assumed that no
indfvldua has the right to arrogate TO himself the
privilege of representing 10000 people unless he Is
specially authorized to do by ballot, which has
not vet been taken Tho Citizens Association APP
pointed committee OF representative propery-ow
about year ago to consider the advlsaby OF annexa-
ton and after q thorough majority and a
minority report submitted. the latter not dis
agreeing materially with the former. The reports
covered three points annexation: incorporation as
city; continuance OF the present method OF govern
ment 1t was the unanimous desire to continue as
present for the time being recognizing at the same
time that owing to the rapidly increasing population
and the railroad facilities, together with the value OF
real estate increasing, change would soon have to
be made.
There is feeling that annexation would give better
protection against fire, a better water supply the
system the right of TO the higher educa-
tional institutions of the city. and better police
service. The great disadvantage and objection TO
annexation seems 10 be that Il would be practical
abdcation of the right OF local self-governmen The
place would have only single preventative In tho
Board of Aldermen, who. With the Park Department,
would practically constitute its local government.
1t was asserted In the report that Mount Vernon
worst OF municipal curses the political contractor.
for body the citizens could not expect would
they have right to demand a supervision OF local
affairs or expenditures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
AZ ADMINISTRATIVE SUES FOR AN ESTATE.

suit was entered in the United States Circuit Court
Yesterday against Lewis NJ. Hornha, clothing merchant
sanior member Of the firm OF Hornthal Whitehead Co,
~ Broadwsy to recover the estate OF David Selling
valued at $4,000, which is alleged 70 DC neio oy e
ss,sna.n, Tina action is brought by Rose Baum, OF
wsssaebusetts. who was appointed admlnstratris Of
sepes estate by Surrogate Ransom in July 1888 Sell.
inc aled ON July g. 1884, leaving seventyour Credit
FoneIer do France 1000 franc bonds worth slI7OO
- honds the value which Is unknown. 1880 In
aasn new in the syna Eue Fiitynfth.st and Fifth
ma other personal property assrsgstng go 600
which n Is alleged is held by Mr. Hornths who refuses
~ deliver them to tho administrator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH IN HER HOME

At O'Clock yesterday morning Haversftaw fire
men responded 10 fire alarms. and found the house
Of Mrs. Sullivan, I'm McCsbe's Row, In flames They
bravely forced an entrance and her In her night
drcss in an inner room. They driven back by
the heat aud smoke, however The mortified spec
tators then saw the dwelling rapidly destroyed Later
Mrs suivan's charred body recovered from the
ruins. She was a widow. 6fty-eight years Old and
owned the property. The house was valued at $l,oo
and was not insured.
:. The origin of the fire is a mystery. The homo Of
Mr.. Green adjoining the Sullivan house, also took
fire, and was almost totally destroyed with IT'S con
tents; loss, $500. partly insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20

Piusburg, Jan. 10 (spociall.-on men OF this city,
Buffalo and OIL City. attended the auction sale in
the Petroleum Exchange This afternoon OF the oil and
natural gas leases In Robinson Township this county
between W. c. Young, OF OF City, the general man
ager OF the Forest oil Company, and II. 4. Taylor,
Of Buffalo, president Of tho Union Oh Company, was
lively. The property was finally knocked down TO
Mr.. Young for sG7 500 The Forest OF Company IS
corporation OF OIL City, with capital OF 81 200 900
J. j. Vsndergrft Is president. Mr. Young Is his SON
in-law The purchase includes 1895 acres Of gas
and oil leases and oil well running forty barrels
a day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
THE WEATHER REPORT

GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR "a HOURS.
" AsnrssroS Jan. 1910 p. m-For Maine, NewHamD.
shire Vermont Massachusetts, Rhode Islsnd Connecticut
Eastern New York. Eastern Pennsylvania and EewJerssy
fair; slightly colder variable winds
Tor Maryland Delaware, Virginia and North and South
Carolina fair nearly stationary temperatures
For Eastern Western Florida aud Alabama light rains
night; colder.
For Eastern Texas generally fair much colder
For Arkansas Tennessee. Kentucky and Missouri light
aims changing 10 snow I'm northern Missouri; colder
For West Virginia, Western Newiork Western Psnnayi
ysnia and Ohio generally fair; warmer.
For Indiana and Illinois. snow warmer.
For Minnesota and Iowa, colcer.
For Dakota and Nebraska. fair colder
For Kansas. generally fair colder.
For Colorado fair; colder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
GArHEREn Anour rHE rows.

A reception TO Governor Hin VIII be given by the
18th Regiment at the armory Tuesday evening.
January 20. The regiment VIII be reviewed BY the
Governor, ana there VIII be music and dancing after
ward
The Central Democratic Association kings
County has made charges TO Mayor Chaplin against
fire Commissioner John Ennis. The charges assert
that he has been making use of the services OF men
employed IN the Fire Department about his house,
employing fbon IN mixing mortar and making repairs.
paving and fagging and they cali for his removal
tom Office
Tas Rev. Joseph Reynolds. jr. has resigned the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20

hquorsoilfns on Sunday indictments against inc
Academy Of Music and Saenger Hall
United States Commissioner Jones yesterday ex-
Nmned several witnesses in the case OF the steam
Yacht ollvstto. which sank in che Bay on Juno 2S'
1883, drowning four persons. The examination" was
further postponed.
r. 3. Douglass, former employe OF tne MOTIFS
Plains Insane Asylum, has been arrested, cn"seu
with marrying two sisters within two weehs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
10 oepu,Rp Buys SOME HORSES.

r,oa..IcS Gerhard has bought the following six thor.
o,shhreas from william EaSon at private sae Brown
go craepbaek foaed 1875, bred by the Duke OF
Tamilton; Lay horse griar Tuck foaed 1879 browa
foaed 1869 bay ny Miss Josephine, foaled
aso 49,. nave Peri foaled 1885; chestnut mare Lizzie
,sar,n,or bred at the yaraey Stud, England, 1884
rhese horses are now at Lexington, KY, but will DO
sh,rned Immediately Mr.. Gebhard's great ranch In
c.,Itorpis adjoining the one owned by Mrs Langtry
I'm. prics, psd BIZ Mt. GebAsrd are net made public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
70 or, ,,p,rr yA1E's 4rHLrrIo VICTORIES

TO oELEBRATB YALES ATHLETIC VICTORIES S.
The Yale Alumni Association Of New,lOrH al ~ ~
meeting at Deimsncos Friday night, us'srninea 70
abandon its annual dinner this year. Anu lhsesu "
Join the friends of the college In dinner
Yas's athletic victories, TO be gwen 49, -.
.r,anrems0,. Tor the athletic jolihcation The fol
lowing officers o. tho association we're elected presI-
dent, chsuncey NJ. pcpew; vicepresidsn's Charles n.
Talntor and Mscgrsns csxs; secretary "hn pam D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
WESTMINSTER COUNTY.

WHITE PLAINS. G. Gedds, formerly employed
on "Tho Church Review after repeated enorS nndy
succeeded in getting Indictment by the eeptnmoet
Grand Jury against the Rev Henry Mason BAUM
Editor OF ~The Review for alleged libellons pnphcs-
fiona The Indictment was yesterday quasheu III INC
special term Of the Court Of Sessions no one appearing
10 onpoge the motion.