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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
ALONG THE SOTTND

sTRATToRD..-The otisens committee OF twenty
fou' appointed to arrange for the celebration OF the
e5oth anniversary OF the town have elected Stiles
cOxsen, +. J. Beardsey and Arson Brakeman have
been appointed committees on tho historical address.
IL Is expected that President Dwight Of Yale Uni
versity, will be present.
BRIDGEPoRT.--The annual meeting of the Con-
neetlcut Press Association will DO held In this city on
Good Friday. Judge Fem, Of the Superior
Court has appointed Luzon B. Norris Of New'Hayen
aud ex.Congfessman z. W, seymour, OF ms cry, a
Mccormick IL Is alleged that she placed In the
insane asylum at Mddletown by relatives with tho
$4,000. Miss Mccormick made her escape in March,
and b now believed to DO sane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
THE FEATHER REPORT

GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR "a HOURS.
WASHINGTON April l6-s p. m-For Maine NowHamp'
shire and Vermont, fair slightly warmer
For Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut fair fol-
loved on the coast by rain slightly warmer.
For Delaware Maryland Virginia and North Carolina light
rain followed by fair; slightly warmer
For South Carolina and Georgia fair preceded by light rain
on the Carolina coast! warmer.
For FLORIDA r stationary temperature except in north
eastern Florida, warmer.
For Alabama and Mississippi. fair warmer.
Tor Loaua Arkansas Missouri and Eastern Texas fair
stationary temperature
For western New.Yor, Western Pennsylvania and West
Virginia. fair; warmer.
For ohio Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee, fair; slightly
warmer
Tor Michigan and wisconsin light rain preceded by fair in
Lower Michigan warmer
For Illinois and Iowa. light RAIN except in southern Illinois
fair stationary Temperature.
For Minuesota and Dakota light rain stationary temPera
ture. -
For Kansas fair stationary Temperature. except in the
northern portion, warmer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
IN THE STORM At APIA.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CORRESPONDENT Elk
POSED FOR SO HoURs-NEwsPAPER
PRAISE OF HIS WORK

POSED FOR SO HoURs-NEwsPAPER
PRAISE OF HIS WORK.
San Francisco April 16.-JOhn p Dunnng, the
suecial correspondent Of tho Associated Press who
wrote tho thrilling account Of the loss OF the warshps
at Apia, is young man OF about twenty-eight years
who has been Of the regular Office force attached
to the Pacific Coast Agency Of the Associated Press 10
San Francisco He entered the service two years ago.
He left San Francisco on the February steamer, ar
diving at ApIa on March g. He carried letters to
Naval and Consular officers there and the day before
the disaster he was under invitation from Captain
schoonmaker to remain board the Vandalia but his
duties on shore prevented him from accepting MI.
DunTang Is native of Delaware, and his father, d. L.
Dunning Is resident Of Middletown, Del Before
coming to the Pacific Coast he did his first newspaper
work on tho Wilmington, Del, papers. His weight
since going to Samoa has been reduced rom lao 10
I13 pounds His account Of the disaster was nearly
On 600 words and was sent entire to the Eastern
oapers of tho Associated Press. 1t was the longest
dispatch on one topic fled ON the Pacific Coast
for transmission East
In speaking OF HIS report, /" The Chronicle says !:
1T Is superbly realistic picture OF scenes of herosm
and suffering without parallel In recent years. one
secret of the power Of this description lies In the iac
that. the writer remained the beach In driving
storm for thirty hours and nearly every incident
sketohed was seen with his own eyes. The story OF
the ftIess attempts Of the vessels to escape IS
full Of pathetic features, and we think no American
can read without emotion the thrilling episode OF the
Trenton and vandalIa cheering each other and inc
band Of the Trenton striking up The Star spangied
Banner' as the ship swept toward certain death.
"The Alta says: The descriptive passages IN MS
letter stir the blood like trumpet call, while nice at
tention 10 innumerable details showing journalistic
,acuItv of the highest order. One Of tho charming
things about his work is the total suppression OF MS
own personality yet he brayed the storm IN Assisting
cIxad
no the rain and the fury Of the elements In pursuit OF
news lie beat every other news agency or IN IN
via Auckland -, ,......on... Nth
scud living and driving sand cutting lie knife MS
report is monument to the skill and perseverance
Of an American journalist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
oouRr CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

supRxMK CoUEr-G ExEaAL TERh.Eecoss con tnued;
ca surSa1 ealied Il ii O'Clock
s9sss on suyda@ New.Yor Elevated Railroad Co
isgS ss ssfsS
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S1TS ssS1 95oS Beiore Barrett
cnsh9lm Earle Nc dSy oaasaSrr Lawrence.
csse on Weber sampler No day calendsTi =,
NJ Coop 10 a. m; Thos. J. Monroe 1870 m Sarah H.
sJsS sTan q Join
sea sans Is for tn. torn
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N sUp SuS Az Cor me term
sgsrI lsgs G 1877 Iiss 1857
sUSEaos couHf- TERx-PAEr II-AdjOurned for the
SUPERIOR couAr-THrAL TERN-pAHr rIf-AdIourred for
Sessos e, ts term
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1889 igos isl 1902 ,s2s iqii lIsa
i57 is7s 1885, 1851 5sS 1852 ts 1855
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CITY coURr-sPEctAL TERN : Before McAdam' o. D.
M0tons
NS @ @ ss gsC s.s s:s E? s5
$50, 2679. 1919, TIA TAO, ISL
CRY CouEr-TmAL TKan-PART II.--Before Eehrbas 7.
Nos sss sla BAD 7ss solO 773 ia. s64l 1888 22oV
1900, 2S02. 1905. 23ic, 23ia
CTfr oousTTRia TIM. -pAsr III (; Before MeGoy1
22BD, 2234, 22e3, z21S 23le, 1870.
COC9T on OYKR TgRNTNKk-Be Before AndreWs, j, ana
Assl;ss9t m.r,p.
and Assistant District Bsdford-Nos. Vo4 In.
cocEr on GxrERal sEssoss-pARr Ir-Bsfore Gfder.
seeve J and Assistant Jcrome-Nes 70
counT on egsxRAL sEsstoxs-pAKr III-Betore cowing.
T. aud Assistant District Attorney Gof-Eos 70 - In
eusiye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
SrATEN ISLAND

NEW RIGHTON.-The examination of Patrick ].
Ring the butcher charged with perjury, went on
Yesterday before Justice W. w. Corbctt william
Saler, witness testified that on April he was asAel
by Ring to say when called 10 testify that BIO had
called az Rings house the night of tho burglary and
that nc had seen Rings mother who told nm tnat
Ring and HIS wife had gone 10 NewJersey. On cross
examination the witness broke down, and IN several
instances acknowledged that he had He'd Examina-
ton adjourned until hi9nday
TOAipKINSVILLE.-Archbis Corrgan mas unue,
consideration the acceptance Of the oner OF hosp nm
nom George Beehte the brewer. The decision WI
not DO made until after Easter but IS altogotne,
likely that the offer viii be accepted Iho hosptai
is I'm Fiodlers Park 10 IS an OLD staten IsiAnu -,
lion remodclled and fitted for hospital use IL Is OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
: EXCITEMENT CAUSED BY A WHALE.

large whale was sighted of Southampton, L. l..
yesterday afternoon by number of persons who
we're on the beach. Tho usual signal was holsted to
attract the attention Of the crews in the Village and
in short timo horns were blowing and men were
seen huTylng down to the beach. As several boats
put out from tho shore, tho bell in the tower Of the
little church known as St Andrews by the Sea-
rung. by some young mon who were anxious to do
something toward capturing the monster, which
swimming around slowly some two miles from
the shore. Before the got enough TO throw
harpoons the whale took fright and throwing up its
tail, swan seward rapidly. The boats could not over
takc IL, and the crews were compelled TO abandon
the chase
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
e BERRY WALL FANS AaAIN no AppEAR.

F. Berry Wall failed again yesterday to appear
before Referee w. IT, Myer to be examined in regard
to why he should not be punished for contempt Of court
for falling to obey tho order of Chief Justice McAdam
of the City Court January 30, to appear for ex-
animation In supplementary proceedings. The ex-
animation that Mr.. Wall has avoided was In reference
to Judgment obtained against him by Matthias ROCK
for a taiior's bill amounting to 1886 81. Yesterday
an affidavit by Dr. Edward Bradley was produced be-
fore the referee stating that Mr.. Wall was too sick
to leave his room. He suffering from the effects
of a fall received last week. and as his face was
badly cut any exposure would be likely to endsngef
hts life from eryspeas The DOCTOR however, thought
MS patient would be able appear before the referee
in a few days and the hearing was Accordingly so-
journed until Monday next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
THEY MUST NOT DISPOSE OF THE STOCK.

An Injunction was granted yesterday by Justice
Ingraham of the Supreme Court, at the suit OF John
White restraining the executors Of John H. swoyer
ana the administrators Of Gazaway B. Lamar cousin
Of Justice Lamar from disposing of 1900 shares Of
stock Of the wyoming Valley Coal Company. Tho
plaintiff AYERS that swoyer died January 1, 1873 In
Harrisburg, Penn owing him $4,000. swoyer had
deposited the shares the par value of which Is
5000 900 and the actual value 100000, with William
H. soutter & Co., In this city. This firm before
making an assignment frauduleny transferred these
shares It IS alleged, TO Lamar against whose admin
to recover this stock. white seeks to have the
property applied to tho payment OF swoyers debs
To him,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
NOM c.vp rVr ROY no BE EMPTYf

small package in the shape Of elgarbox ar
rived on tho steamer La Gascogne, OF the French Line
two days ago. and addressed to Messrs Hcilbroom
A. BLANK. No 90 John.st On It, over the covering
seams were sixteen seals of rel wax upon which was
stamncd Hyoe H. IL. Marchand Frercs, Paris On
the oher side was this stamp Of tho Custom House
atnIner: GReceived April o. Passed April o, by T.
Honeywell 1889. On the the top OF tho package was,
aValeur six miles francs An examination OF the
II was insured for its fun value. An investigation
10 Put the diamonds In the box or whether they have
heel remOyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
A UsEFTJE LIFE ENDED.

Miss Lydia r. Ward died at Bridgeport Conn.
yesterday, from stroke Of paralysis She was nearly
cighy-four years old, and had been ono Of the most
prominent charitable workers In Western Connecticut
She was at the head Of the Bridgeport Orphan Asylum
and had been for years leader in benevolent work.
She was born in Salon, Mass but went to Bridgeport
In 1927, established seminary for young women and
conducted It successfully for nearly fifty years Dur
ing this long period she had been assisted by her
sister, Miss Sarah Ward, ago elghty-two who survives
her. Her funeral will take place on Saturday, aG
St. Johns Church, Bridgeport
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
IN FAVOR OF THE POLO GROUNDS FOR BASE
RAIL-,

Albany, April Is-Tho Assembly Committee on
Cities gave hearing to-day on Senator Cantors bin
to allow the Polo Grounds IN NewYork TO be used for
baseball games untl' October. Nr. Cantor said thai
ninetenths Of the people In the neghborhood OF the
grounds were in favor OF allowing ball clubs 10 play
tbcra AGAIN this wear Andrew Blessing and Solomon
Kohn opposed the bill The committee Will report
the hill fayorably,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
SUMMER TENNIS AT ORANGE.

The Orange lawn Tennis Club Announces that its
annual spring ladies' tournament will take place on
June 5. handsome challenge prize has been offered
by tho directors for competition. II viii DO subject
10 challenge until won threo consecutive years by
one person Tho club tournament for will open
Wednesday, June 90 Handsome prizes are offered
for rsts .and seconds, both in singles and doubles
Efforts arc now being made to secure Sun
day mall TO and from tho Oranges. AT present there
Is mall communication from 80 o'clock on Satur-
day evening until 8 a m. on Monday morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
MR. CLEVELAND MAY LIVE IN TARRYTowN

II was runored In Tarrytown yesterday that ex-
President Clev land and W. II. Hoyt the real estate
agent, would be in TarytOwn to select house for him
self aud vito for the Peoplc who heard the
report stood around the station during the day. Mr.
Cleveland did not appear, however. A reporter
called upon Mr. IIoyt and asked him II Mr. Cleveland
was negotiating for a summer house with him. Mr..
Hoyt said that It true that the exPresdent was
about TO select homo in Tarrytown. but in what
part OF the village Mr. Hoyt refused TO say. Mr. Hoyt
said that Mr.. Cleveland and himself would visit
Tauytown to-day for the purpose Of looking at a
suitable home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
fesal Notifies.

u,UE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW
yors ~ ali persons interested the estate Of William
II Jackson assigned Henry q. Needham for the eene-
You and each Of you hereby cte4 and re9uifed e
i'm Court before Of tho Judges OF the Ceure
ommon peas for the City and County Of HewYork a.
the Chambers Of said Court IN the Court House u ne
at 10 O'clock IN the forenoon then ana there snow
cause why final settlement OF inc sscoqas "a NJ
cause be shown attend the fna settlement OK susA
account. - .s -. o..i 40 a.
said Court OF Common Pleas TO be hereto smxed
s~Au N0 " Witness Hon. II. w. B@0kSTAyEH.
crAr one OF the Judges OF the Court Of Conn
mon Pleas for the CITY and County
OF New-York
Dated NewsYorh April 10. 1889 .
D9 NATH ANIEL JARVIS. JR, Clerk
STEPHEN n. BRAGUE. Attorney for Assignee s,
o3 Nassau-st. New-York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
THE TRADE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, April 10 tspeciaD.-wheat moved around
through a range Of cent today At no time during
tho day did II show much activity The close was
about midway between the best aud poorest figures OF
tho day. The opening was under Mondays last hg-
ures because the passsge' figures showed an iD-
crease in wheat az 900 bushels and because private
and public cables were weak. The weather map, too
showed scattered rains through the Northwest, ard
day m the Jim River Valley. July wheat opened at
s2 "a cents and did not sell so veil again through
The day: n got as low as 81 "a and closed at e. Ia
ne was believed that Hutchinson was q moderate
buyor His influence, however, was partly Offset By
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
LONG ISLAND.

JAMAICA.-This town has determined to have
bank and already q number of subscribers sufnclent
TO secure its success have volunteered assistance
The following WIN probably be the directors EI-Gov .
min. John AdIkes, Abraham Van siclen, Frederick
w. Dunton. II. A. MontfOrt, George Mature, Isaac u
Henderson and Dr. p NJ. Woods
BABYLoN.-Forest fires are still raging on long
island A FIRE started In the woods yesterday at
brentwood and swept through mile Of standing
timber 10 West Deer Park Should tho dry weather
continue II Is feared that the flames viii cause much
damage TO farm property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
DISCUSSING THE ELEVATED ROAD.

The jersey City Board OF Aldermen gave hearing
last night to those interested in tho proposed ex-
tension Of the elevated railroad through Centralave.
TO West HobOken. Nearly everybody present was
In favor OF the road but somo Of the owners OF
property in CentraLave objected. They want the
Improvement, but they favor the construction OF
tho road through other street. Tho Aldermen
viii decide tho question at tho next meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17

Cudahy, who was moderate seller. The receipts dt
wheat here small, thrtytwo cars tho esitmat,s
for "Wednesday only nine'esn cars. There ware
10000 bushels cash wheat sold here al cents over
the May price Tho -four situation at Minnespous y
called bad BY the trade here there being eecfmes
stocks, made out OF very high priced wheat SUN
owned by the miilers. May and Juno wheat kept q
about cents over July. Corn was stesaler nli1iz
and closing at % SO cents for May. Ine BELIEF y
entertained that the Miwaukce bull crown VIII 49,
the cash oats May l. and try 10 create ecafo enooxn
10 let them out. Provisions were savsncG SSS,rl
sderabIy on covering Of shorts. Ga re cose wv.
wheat was unchanged IS q &
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

In the diagram a continuous line shows the barometer
Yesterday observed ~ the United states
stena Service station a. this city Ihe dashes indicate
s noted az Perry's Pharmacy Sun Building
yss,erday with generally fair skies and brisk north
ss,syv winds The temperature ranged between t0' aud
STo ,be average usho being $50 higher than on The cor
responding day last year. and gao higher than on Monday
In and near this city to-day there VIII probably 30
warmer generally cloudy weather. with light rain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
MRS. RUSSELL SUES JAMES W. BRADLEY.

The old trouble between James W. Bradley, the
founder of Asbury Park, and Mrs. Mary F. Russell
was renewed in a form yesterday In suit begun
In the United States Circuit Court Mrs. Russell began
suit for $4,000 damages against Mr.. Bradley. She
had a drug store at Asbury Park and Bradley openly
charged that liquor sold at the drug store. Mrs.
Russell was tried on the charge and was acquitted
A shit previously begun for damages against Mr..
Bradley discontinued because at that time there
had not been judicial determination Of Mrs Russeps
innocence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
is MRS. LANGTRY sECRErING HERSELF.

1t is claimed by Gustav Roche, who is suing LILY
Langtry for $780, that she is secretlng herself in
order to avoid personal service Of the summons. HIS
counsel W. H. MattOt, yesterday obtained from Chief
Justice McAdam, of the City Court, permission to
make substituted service by leaving the paper at her
home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
miscellaneous.

WE WISH TO TAKE AN AGENCY for Line 4
goods for Chicago and Western cities
GARDEN CITY A., & T. CO..
so w. Adamsst. Chicago.
xxTANTED.-By an experienced nurse, the caro- Of an
w invalid lady gentleman going abrosd speaks Eng,
Ish and German can give tine best references. Apply
by letter 10 Mrs. GRABHERRr 90 West Newton-st.
Boston, Mass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
Drp Goods.

~ REAT CHOICE Of Parasois, Layalliere Cor
W sets. Fans. SacQues. Wrappers. Underwear boa
Marche and Louyrc Gloves, Combs Perfunery Handkef
Chiefs, &C., Just received from Paris, at
JAMMES. 1S West Sothst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
GAMES ON OTHER DIAMONDS.

pIttsburc, April 16-In the game to-day the All
Americas Outplayed their opponents at every point
and won with case. The as follows:
AZ A@erica............ Q 9 3 Q &c
BasehltS-An America II. Chicago g. EroIs-AH
America / Chicago s. Pitohers-Heaey and Timer
Umpire-Mr. Barnum.
indianapolis April 10.-superior batting enabled
tbe IndianapolIs nine to defeat the ST. Louis mon
again to-day The score follows:
st. . LSuis .......... 9 9 Q rs
Basehits-st Louis O, indianapolis o. Ertors-St
Louis 9 Indianapolis . Pitchers-Hudson ana 1e'Zein
Cmplre-Mr. Brennan.
Philadelphia April 16-The Athletic nine defeated
the Boston nine to-day after heavy batting but poor
fielding game by the following score:
Athletic AdAiSn ''............. o 0 O. .
Observation-Disclosures II. Boston TO- Errors-Athlelie a.
Hoston IL Ptchers-Mattimore and ClnrksoE. UHpfes-
Nessrs. Fessendcn and Corlin
Cincinnati April I6-The homo nine defeated tho
Toledo team to-day by score Of to j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-17
PLAYING INDIFFERENT BALL.
THE GIANTS THINK SERIOUSLY OF GOING no
STATEN ISLAND AFTER ALL.


The game of baseball at Washington Park. Brooklyn
yesterday was about far removed from scienunc
exhibition as two professional teams could we'll mako
t. The game was the fourth of the series between
the PhiladephiS and Brooklyn mines, and resulted
In the first victory for Philadelphia Terry pitehed
well until the third inning, when chances were gwen
for three out without being accepted. After ths
Terry's delivery was batted an over the HELD Luo
Gleason did excellent work. About 1900 people
were present including tho DIVER orotners' horseo'
The score as follows:
s gsPSlayy,n,,, .......~"d 9 2 : 9 0 KID
The Colts,' picked nine Of New-York players were
defeated at Oakland Park Jersey city, yesterday. Inc
Jersey City team bated Hayes the new pitcher being
tried by the Giants all the field. small crowd
witnessed the game. Ten innings were played the
game resulting as follows:
New Esw;TsS5s GIL. 49, 2 3 % / / : I'll
The New York Baseball Club has become discouraged
at the continued delay over the settlement OF the POLO
Grounds matter, and will make Immediate arrange
ments for the moving Of the team to ST. george stSeh
Island Said John b. Day, tho president Oh inc
club last night: Unless the Legislature decides inc
case one way or the other by Friday, we shall so al
once 10 st George That platform at st. George
Will OF course have to be moved, but this cannot DO
done for somo time yet consequently the ou'neloe's
will have TO stand this soping PLATFORM Iho mo"
viii be provided with rubber or heavlySpiKea shoeS
70 travel over this Incline"
1t was the general opinion last night among inc
few people who knew of the movement that the
owners Of the club had received quiet tip from Al
bany that the Polo Grounds were doomed ou
The New.York team VIII play tho fa'e Couegs
nine AT Oakland Park, jersey City, to-day. stagg VIII
The biting wind seemed 70 Interfere greatly With the
baliplayng at Newark yesterday: AS TO nc Newatns
and IDciroits both gave wrctched exhibition IN INC
nrcsence of a small and blue nosed crowd at Little
Giant PARK The Nevarls however, mShe up a loI
runntpg The bases well. The score was as follows -
Newark ...................ii 9 9 I'll
Corporatlon Counsel Beekman's opinion regarding
tbe closing OF One hundred andeleventhst was read
10 the Aldermen yesterday Mr.. Hickman sah lhat
tBe authority OF the Legislature m Close street was
doubtful ard that there no local authority Tor
closing q street without. providing for tho damage
sustained by the abuttlng owners.