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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
VEST VIRGINIA ELECTION CONTESTS
DECISION IN THE ALDERsoN'M 0iN4'-'
THE GUBERNAToRLAL MATTER ~ DE-
FERRED TO THE COURTS.

FERRED TO THE COURTS
Charleston, W. Va, Feb &c (speciaD. o"'n
a ,b,s afternoon rendered a decision In the caso VI
Anderson against tho County Commissioners OF Mana
vba. remanding the case back to the county Ooui'
A. novo His decision was TO the effect that inc
County Court In reaching decision had erreu 'n TO
fusng TO allow Alderson's counsci the ilgn1 W os
oxsmlne witnesses and TO to Introduce witnesses in
rebutta 1t is said that Governor Wilson contempaieS
ignoring the certificate OF the vote OF KanaWha county
and ,ssuinc the certificate of election to Anderson
McCnnis has secured certified copies OF the returns
from the various counties, and will claim MS scar III
Congress- on them, nc understanding Aldersons CUT
tdncate, If the latter gets one.
In the Gubernatorial matter affairs have taken
pew turn Governor Wilson claims that uhuer 'no
constitution no has night to hold the once unOi o
Fleming C;eff contest is settled Gof, and possibly
Carr win qualify on March 4, the former having nfaue
that statement TO Governor Wilson. The supreme
Court Will be called upon TO decide WHO is enueu 70
the seat pending the contest, ana inc
decision IS IN favor of either CON OF
Carr Governor Wilson will submit graceitliD'
There IS an understanding between Con and wilson
30 this effect and thus all stories Of boodshea ana
anarchy on March have ended in SMOKE
The regular session Of the Legislature closed 10
night and a number Of the members have aireaoS
returned home The Republicans stu feeisor over
tho election Of Senator Kenna particularly rom sne
fact that a proposition was made 20 thenl ing uaS
previous by Dorr, the Union Labor member, Who s
vote decided the contest tnat II sney you'd vote
with them. This they declined to do and the result
was Kenna's election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
TIE WEATHER REPORT.


GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR "a HOURS
washington Feb %, 8 p. m.-For Maine New-Engiana
and Eastern New-Yorx snow, much colder high north
westerly winds
For Eastern Pennsylvania and NewJersey, light snow,
followed by fair much colder high northwesefy Who's
gales the coast
For Maryland, Delaware and Virginia fair; much
colder. ~
For the Caroiinas and Georgia, fsiri colder
For vlorida Alabama Mississippi. Louisiana and EasS
ern Texas, fair; colder -.
For Tennessee and Kentucky, tir; much coioer.
For west Virginia Western Pennsylvania ana western
NewYOrk fair except Hight snow along the akeS @a'A
colder.
For Ohio Indiana and Illinois, clearing. except con-
tnued light snow along the lakes; much coidei.
For Michigan, fair, except light snow along the sAe'
colder.
For wisconsin fair; colder
For Minnesota and Dakota, fair continued low 'en'
peraturc
For Nebraska ana Iowa, fair colder.
For Kansas and Missouri, fair colder
For Arkansas, fair much colder
20. COLORADO fair colder in the portion, warmer
In the western.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
TEE pAY Ar rRINcErov coGEEGE.
INTERESTING LITERARY AND ATHLETIC Elk.
yRrrSra


Princeton, Fob. % tspeciaD.-princeton College, in
accordance with time-honored precedent celebrated
washington's Birthday in a fitting manner The 1T
eray exercises included the class orations In the
ing and prize debate in the evening Tho oratons
were pronounced in the old chapel The three gal.
leres of the chapel held by the seniors the sophie
mores and the freshmen, respectively. The sophie
Dores and freshmen in their places long before
The hour announced the exercises and much TO the
amusement Of the ladies and gentlemen in the audi
snce. twitted each other with songs Jokes, procema-
tons, etc. The freshmen created q sensation when
they threw out from their gallery into the audience
read live goose, with pacard tied to It's neck and the
class numerals Of OF printed the placard. One Of
tho sophomores rushed down, seized the goose, and
dragged him into their own gallery The sophomores
then exhibited the goose tho railing as trophy and
the freshmen retaliated by shouting In unison with all
the lungpower possible. Birds Of feather fock TO-
gcther.S
The orstions were as follows Freshman orator. b.
phfnizy, Of Georgia, @Chiyairys sophomore orator
p. a. Jones Of Ohio, Our Commercial procresss !:
Junior orator ~ L. Ames, OF Illinois, Natures Har.
rnony ard -nan'ss The senior Grafton always hui
fnorous productionwas delivered By T. C. Noycsof the
District OF Columbia, subject: c. Washington, esq.,
HIS Views on Baseball with Especial Reference to the
Double Umpire SYSTEM
The Glass OF 1876 Prize Debate IN Political Science
was held IN the evening. Tho debaters elected by
Their respective classes, were Affirmative. A. p.
DennIe, '01, ami A. c. Drummcnd, so negative. G. r
BixIcr D2, and II. NJ DeeDger, 90 The subject
debated was Resolved That the Annexation OF Can
sss would be detrimental to the United States" Tho
ssanA nsstzG a Ne Athlteo ASsoslsnez was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
OBITUARY.
THE REV. W. II. COOKE.

LDG REV, w. II. OOOhD.
The Rev. W. II. Cooke, OF ST. Johns Chapel, n
varick-st, who has been suffering for several weeks
with cancer in the mouth. died yesterday at the
Hotel Gladstone, whore he has been living with his
family. Mr.. Cookies life has been despaired OF for
Q week or moro. On several occasions when he has
had serious turns for the worse, 1t has been thought
that be could not live for more than few hours.
His powerful constitution, however, and HIS great
physical strength fought the disease stubbornly, and
few days ago he seemed to take q turn for tie
better His ultimate recovery, however has not been
hoped for since his extremely critical condition set IN
about one month ago. He had been unable 10 talis
any nourishment save milk for days, and during the
last few days he has shown the effects OF his disease
greatly.
william Henry Cooke was born in October, 1887,
at Bloomfield N. j. He graduated from the Unfyer-
sity Of the City OF NewYork I'm 1888, and from the
General theological Seminary in 1883. Immediately
after graduating from the seminary he became an
assistant Of tho Row. DR.. A. @. Coke, now Bishop
Coke. From this position he called TO be rector
OF Trinity Church. in Lansingburg, N. Y, where be
remained until 1867, when he was called to this
city to DO assistant minister Of the Trinity Parish,
officiating at st. Johns Chapel In varics-st He
has always taken strong interest in church musio
and has been president Of the Church Music Asso-
citation for the last fourteen years. He has been
an industrious contributor TO Church magazines and
Is author of o catechism. a
Mr.. Cookies father was Robert S. Cooke, for many
years at the head Of the Bloomfield Female Institution.
He married a daughter OF Benjamin stephens, a
wealthy, retired merchant, and has five children.
Mr. Cooke has been an indefat gable worker, and al
Bayshore l. l., where he has summer home, hs
has taken great interest the establishment OF ths
new So. Peters Chapel there. =
Tho funeral Will take place az 81 JOINS Chapclt
on Monday, at IL o'clock a. m. The burial wiu
be at st. Marks Churchyard, In Tenth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23

The prizes to tho readers Of books In the library and to
the art students distributed by General J. Il.
woodward. The matinee and evening performances in
the theatres we're all well attended, and number OF
concerts and social entertainments were given In the
evening.
Pursuant to tho action OF the Washington Associa-
ton Of New-Jescy, taken at their last annual meeting
the birthday Of General Washington was celebrated
by the association yesterday at Morrstown ia an sp
propriate manner
The ninth annual meeting of the Andre Monument
Association OF Tarytown, held at the FRANKLIN
House there yesterday. The meeting Of The Weschester
Historical Society was held simultaneously IN lrVlnS
Hall In the evening Judge Jackson u py Nl
read paper before both organizations ard inc clthens
Of the place at the Opera House, on inc Last Days VI
The people OF Jersey City paid tribute to the Father a,
OF his Country yesteay ~ suspennlng hd
Ing Gags from all the public and many pryate Dnd-
ngs and giving large number OF entertainments.
There no public celebration but the Day was more
generally observed than has been customary OF late,
years Balls and socabes were held IN nearIl every
public hall in the city Thursday night and last night
Services werc hold In many OF uhe chuicneS Yesterday
In nearly every village on Long Island tho day was
stores closed There were services In the churches n
the morning and numberless social festivities at night
In tho shape Of masked balls, ehowder and oyster
suppers There was a parade OF the GreenpolnL Fire
Department, followed By competitive runs and Doun-
fPS which The rS sSsey s enaS
hall was that of the Empire Hose Company In Flush
ing The Babylon Fire Department had a pataae
with engine practice by the boys In red. The boys In
blne aid not forget the day for the 18th Separate
Company, N. G. : N. r., of Flushing, gave an enter
The Farmers Club Of Greens Farms Conn., cele
brated Washlngton's Birthday by holding convention
In The district schoolhouso and discussing subjects per
tanning 10 improved conduct OF farms Last evening
ton tea party was given by young ladies OF Memorial
Episcopal Church ,, 4,
Newark by Grand Army men, schools and puDlc
bodies In the evening there were exercises at Asso
all
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held in the gymnasium in the afternoon The
7th Regiment Band at Trenton, furnished music ,nm
following exhibitions were given by gentlemen run
abroad ROps climbing Robert stO. amateur , Snar
pion Of America horizontal bar Roland MO,nV and
amateur champion Of A%criea; KRAFT flying rings
E Robert so R sgS Moneax KRAFT The fas
ngn high jump YVES won by 10n bT the class Of 9
nc inch ne Sesyy weight wrestling BY Huston i5s
middle weight wrestling b By AZ ho fest inches With
shot BY Brownieee SS yer Janewsy who put T. 81
feet Inches sprag5Soassd drJ JUMP s q
iees nc nv Ssoner6y, oa lightweight wresnS W
PAGE, '01
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
TO RETIRE GENERAL RosEcRANs.
THE HOUSE PASSES THE SENATE BIZ AFTEH

THE HOUSE PASSES THE sfNAlh BILL az AI'"
A LIVELY DEBATE.
w.sn,npton. Feb. % (specisD. washington's Birth
d.v oucbt TO be red-lettsr day In Old Rosey's'
calendar. for the House to-day passed without
ais,on the Senate bill authorizing the President 10
snro,rt him Major-General in the United states
A,r,v on the retired list. The passage Of the bill
,,,s nreceded BY an extremely lively debate mainly
,onfned 10 the Republican side of the House. Two
affections were urged by opponents OF the DILL Inc
drst was the bitter personalities used by Genera
Rosecrans in the debate In the House on the Grant
Retirsmcnt bin. Passages from bis speech on that
occasion were read with great emphasis and effect
today and probably resulted in the loss OF some
votes for the bill The other objection was that In
opposins the Grant bill General Rosecrans had de-
clarod that he was actuated not BY personai nos
TITLES to the proposed beneficiary out oy prncpo
that II WIS contrary to sound policy and wise legs
lson TO place on retired list the names OF oncerS
of the Army, however worthy or distinguished ~no
had voluntarily retired from the service in oroer 70
accent political or civil promotions. Mr. srupe' On
Iowa. an OK soldier, who served under both Grams anu
Rosecrans led the opposition TO the Dill ana was
supported by Boutelle Perkins, Of Kansas Mcnon'
OF California, and Enloc, Of Tennessee. hr' hnioes
objection was not to this particular measure pu'
all such measures. ..s
Mr. Randall had charge OF the bill. and suPpo,'ss s
It In short, but earnest speech, which plo'oass
hearty applause. Speeches on the same sac 49,
made By Cannon of Illinois; cutcheon ana An'n,
Of Michigan Henderson, Holmes, ana "eHs',, y
Iowa Mcdonald of Minnesota Fsrqunas, " "
York, and jackson, Of Pennsylvania Nearly al
tbese men were soldiers under Rosecrans, and many
Of them served under both Grant and Rosecrans.
While none of MS advocates attempted to deiend OF
Justify General Rosecranss denuncation OF Genera
Grant and while all Of them took occasion % express
their admiration for the latter some OF tnem 'ooA
occasion to remind the House that General eran'
himself had publicly and privately. officially and n-
officially criticised General Rosecrans rather severely
None of the opponents Of the bill attacked Genera,
Rosecrans as soldier, but, on the contrary, al VI
them praised him and his military ability .nd ne orIy
Confederatcs took no part in the debate, ana Only
three men spoke either side who arc n trc sa
soldiers of the Union. Under tho circunis t a.
the massage OF the bill without recorded vote IN
the negative was high compliment 70 Gensr rt
Rosecrans, whose friends will rejoice at 'Ans ro0os
fIon Of hts distinguished services
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
TO DIVIDE THE WESTERN BEEF TRADE.

Chicago, Feb. % (spscal-A. dispatch In tho
morning papers announced the rise OF formidable
rival to the Big Four beef combination OF Chicago
and Kansas City. II Is said that the new syndicate
represents S25,oooOoo and bears the name OF the
American Meat Company. The organizer and prcs-
dent j. r. Flaglor, president OF tho Cotton Seed on
Trust Tho company propose, IL IS seid to dispense
with mddlemcn In tho sale Of their meat Mr.
Armour said TO the reporter who called on him:
IL don't know much about the undertaking. bat
believe II 10 be likely thing. l have had several
hints that such scheme was afoot My information
ITALICS with the despatch. The organizers are tho
prominent mon In the Cottonseed OIL Trust hear
that tho company holds It's charter under the laws OF
New Mexico, and has vast tract Of land lots OF
beef and ali that You can say that however formd-
able the rHh may be, or 81 be- wo VIII continue
% DO bmslness Tor few days at leastp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CENTURY CLUB
COMING INTO TOWN TO CELEBRATE THE DAY
SPEAKERS AND GUESTS AT THE DINNER


SPEAKERS AND GUESTS At THE DINNER
The annual commemorative dinner Of the Washington
Heights Century Club was held last evening at the
Murray i'm Hotel. In previous the club dinner
allied Harlem hall with sounds OF It's patriotism and
reyery but inaspueh q number Of the guests from
downtown disappeared from the public gaze for several
days on each occasion, II decided 10 have the 1889
celebration somewhere in the civilized territory OF the city
About seventynve members and guests Of the club sat
down TO tho repas in the restaurant Of the hotel
Among those present Justices McAdam. McGown,
Ehrlleh and Kelly District Attorney Fellows Assistant
District Attorney Hartman larry Reaua, William nj.
Liddy Iiaae NJ. Dyckmnn, James NJ. Liddy, Henry
Brown Street Commissioner James s. Coleman, Joseph
Howard IT,, Colonel j. J, Coogan, Andrew j.. soulard.
David Mcclure. Gideon wcils Charles S. Hess and Com
missioner Tlintor.
The arst speech was made by the retiring president
Colonel Fellows. who delivered address eulogsue
Of Joseph Howard IT,, and George Washington President
Hosea H. Perkins then made speech. which was followed
by the reading OF Washngton's farewell address by DR.
l. L. Pect The other speakers Colonel william L.
Brown T. c. Il. Crane, exJudge Noah Davis, tho Rev.
Dr. G. S. Pumey, c. 4. catlln aud Joseph Howard. IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
THE DYNAMITE GUN TEST SATISFACTORY.

Washington Fell. 22-sccre:ary whitney has
seiyed the report Of the Naval Board appointed TO wit
ness and report upon the experiments for accuracy
10 be made with the dynamite gun, giving detailed
technical account OF tho hrfngs of January 10 and
January 26 with 13inch pneumstic dynamite gun
on shore mount, at Fort lafayette, N. y. Tho re-
port Is highly satisfactory. In his Endorsement score
tsry whitney, under date Of February 81, writes as
follows
The test for accuracy of the pneumatic dynamite
gun. the results OF which rccorled In the within
report satisfactory to the Department. and notice
may DO given TO the company 70 that oifect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
VETERANS ELFcr oFFrorRs

The veterans Of the 9Th Regiment had campfire NJ
tho arnory OF the old command. broadway and Thirty
1fth.st last evening. 10 the first annual meeting
OF the organization which at the time Of its formation
three months ago resolved that yearly should
iako place washington's Birthday The following
officers we're reelected President Major Leandcr BUCK
ycc-prosdcnts, Lieutenant James W. Connolly and Cap.
tain Robert J. Clyde financial secreta Captain samuef
O. Hsyter corresponding secretary, Lieutenant John
sherey and treasurer. Captain David r. Arnold There
good Tine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE

Washington Feb 22-In the Senate to-day Mr.
Hoar moved to take up the election outragcs rcsou
ton. and Mr. Harris demanded the yeas and nays on
that motion. Agreed to-yeas 2s, nays 20 IA party
vote.).
Mr. German took the floor. but yielded to motion
OF Mr. Allison to proceed with the consideration Of the
Sundry Civil hill The resolution was therefore laid
aside and the consideration Of The sundry Chil bill
resumed, and after somo discussion 1t was passed.
The Senete proceeded to the consideration OF the
Agricultural Appropriation bill The measure was
passed
The House amendments to the Senate bill for
pension to the widow of General Sheridan were
concurrcd in and conference asked.
Tue Senate then proceeded to the consideration of
tho resolution reported by Mr.. Evarts from the Com
mittee Privileges and Elections for revision of
existing laws regulating elections of members Of Con
gaess and Mr. Reagan addressed the Senate in oppo-
sdton TO the resolution, which he declared 10 be
for the purpose of carrying crusade against the
At the close of Mr. Reagan's speech Mr. Hoar moved
that the resolution be laid aside and that his reso.
luton nstructing the Committee on Privileges and
Elections to investigate election outragcs in certain
States be taken up:
The Democrats began TO fibuster and the Senate
shortly adjourned
ACTION OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON RULEs
Washington, Feb. Do (SpeciaD.-The House Com
nittee Rules held meeting to-day for the first
time I'm several weeks and agreed TO four important
resolutions, three OF which adopted by the House
The first provided that hereafter the daily sttngs
shall begin 10 O'Clock the second provided for the
immediate consideration Of the bin granting pension
to the widow Of the late General Sheridan the third
for the immediate consideration Of tho bill authorizing
the President to place the name Of W. s. Rosecrans
the retired list of the army with the rank of Major
General, and the fourth providing that the Cowes
tena Revenue bill shall be considered, together with
the substitute hereforon Monday Immediately after the
reading OF the Journal and that vote the bill aud
substitute shall be taken O'Clock that day. The
Democrats the committee divided the fourth
resolution, Mr.. Randall voting with the Republican
members for IT, while Mcssrs. Carlisle and Mills voted
in the negative
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
DAVID MITCHELL TURNuRE..

David Mitchell Turnure weILhnown Wall Street
sugar broker died suddenly at his home, No. 12 East
Thirty -sIxth-st, Thursday night Mr.. Turrure had
enjoyed his usual good health almost up to the
moment of his death. On Thursday night at about
IL o'clock in going up the steps OF his own house,
he was seized with faDtnes and was assisted into tho
house. Dr. Polk summoned but Mr.. Turnuro
died within few minutes Of his arrival The dead
man was the son OF Abraham TurnuTe, once harbor-
master OF New-York and born IN this city I'M
1920. When only twenyone years old, he Joined the
sugar-broking firm now known as Edey, Iurnure %
Co., and remained In 1t up to his death. period OF
forty years. Mr.. Tnnure mover engaged In poiiucaa
or public affairs prefeufng to confne himself 10 nus
business, in which be acquired largo fortune. he
was for many years director Of the City Bank, anc
trustee Of the seamen's Savings Bank The funeral
will take place Monday, at the Church OF tne In
carnation. Among the pall-bearers viii be samuei
sloan, H. o. Hsyeneyer, JOIN ~ M sayss widow,
nell Percy r Pyne. Mr.. Turnufe iea'os q """"s
one daughter and one son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23

to-day, and considerable progress made toward an
agreement. 1t is probable that At tho next meesns
final conclusion may be reached, but upon what osso
cannot now be accurately stated. The indications
are that the position of the Senate cocrees. who want
the forfeiture to take place from the date OF inc up
prova of the bill, Will be sustained Tho House con-
eces have boon standing out for forfeiture OF aaos
coerminous with that portion o. roads nos
Al the date fixed In the original grams
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
Prepare for Spring

"For nve years sick eyery spring, ou' 'S' 49,
sys battles ana have not sick day since G. W.
.r1r srs,.class spring medicine my wife ana
,n,os vary highly Of HOODS sarsaparills We oo's
took 10 last spring 1t did US great aesl Of s',s
- oi, heter through The hot weather than eyer oe'ois
IL er,ea INV wife OF sick headache from which sne nag
suaeres srea, deal. and relieved me q dry niso
,.a,'ns ,h,nk every one ought 70 take something 70
nurfy the blood before the hot weather comes on .A
~ pEARcE. supt Gianite Railway CO.. Oohssfas
NJ IL.
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Now 70 the time attend TO your personal condition
IN preparatloh for the change TO spring season. II You
have not wIntercd we'll" IL you are urea QUO IRON over
rcent in badly ventilated oniees OR shops you should
taEo Hoods sarsaparilia at once It VIII purify and
vtaIizo your blood create good Sppeue and give your
whole system tone and strength
'This is to certify that have usea hocd's sa'ss,
10 be GOOD blood purifier II has been OF great beno
a. as recommended and have no hesitation in recon-
mendne n 10 all who are want OF any medicine Of the
kind ROBERT A. SMITH justice OF tho Peace
IIonnn anln ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
4 HAELEM oLUB NAMES MERRr.

The members OF the Harlem Democratic Club ate
clam chowder, drank beer smoked cigars and listened
TO plantation melodies al the club house last night
slavn's colored jubilee singers and Rcgor the tenor
furnished tho vocal music and an orchestra OF twelve
pieces played patriotic airs IN tho gallery. Randolph
n MARITIME, Vernon NJ. Davis ID. Lowber SMITH,
Charles ". Smith, John J. Craig, X. X. Jonhns.
those who were present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-23
THE WILL OF Mr.. BApKER susrArvEp.

Dover, n. H., Feb. 22.-Tho Jury IN The BARKER
WIN case to-day returned a verdict sustaining the
WIN. Tho estate is valued at owed 81 100000 The
testator stipulated In his VIII that his son Hiram
should receive $1,000 year until DEATH. provided
ne does not become intoxicated that in ten years be
may draw s25oo0o, and like amount every succeed
ing ten years. but that If he gets intoxicated he loses
All. he son contested the VIII on tho ground that
bis father was unduly preIudced against him on the
QurSt0n Of his drinking and that no was menieily
incapacitafed al the time OF making the Will