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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
MORAL TRAINING IN THE SCHOOLS.
ADDRESSES BEFORE THE CONFERENCE BY WILL
IAN ALLEN BUTLER, THE REV. DR.
WYIIE AND OTHERS.

The conference Of the Protestant denominations Vi
the state of New York upon the question ot ihord
instruction In the public schools was continued Seo'e
day. Al the morning session. the Rev. Dr. DaViu w.
Wv,ie read a paper upon " Instruction ana Kchgious
Fxercises I'm the Public Schools Of this state" Io was
followed by William Allen Butler. who discussed inc
relations between the constitution and law ana the
teaching of religion in the schools. Mr.. Butler sau
In the course of his remarks that II the Quesuoh
should come before the courts, the ultimate uccisio
would lie I'm favor of the use OF the BiDle III tic
schools and of the incubation OF the morals WHICH
II teaches Custom which largely the source q law
and fin. interpreter OF its intent, made the Chilsua
rairion part Of the orderly conduct OF ahails
I'm the administration of the government Ihc legal
status of the public schools in this State included te
existence and controlling power OF the CHRISTIAN
religion not as a doctrine, but as a fact.
Mr. Butler was followed by the Rev. Messrs.
Lewis Francis and b. B. Tyler, who discussed the ex-
pediency OF religious instruction In the public SCHOOLS
At the afternoon session, number OF clergymeh
read papers upon similar subjects. The Rev. Ut.
w H. Ward of York, did not believe tiat
religion as such, should be taught In the public
schools His opinion was opposed by the Rev. ;. L.
Roller. Of Brooklyn The Rev. DR.. X. +. Randolph
Thought the necessity Of the hour the selection
of proper teachers.
Before adjournment the conference appointed
committee of ministers on moral instruction in the
public schools II is to be their duty to promuigate
hat instruction and to study the best ways for It's
promucatloa. A resolution was passed, expressing
II as the sense of the conference that practca morals
should be taught in the schools mat the appohtnehe
~ teachers should De made Without reference 10
nolitics and that moral text books should be pre-
pared for In the schools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
AN EPwoRTH LEAGUE CONVENTION.

Amsterdam, Nov. 10 (specaD.-Tho second annual
convention OF the Albany district OF the Epwor Leue
was held to-day in the Methodist Church in this CITY,
There were nearly 200 delegates In attendance III
Guiding a number Of prominent clergymen. The con-
venon was called to order at 10 O'Clock by the Kew.
r. F. Livingston of Bath. The Rev. Dr. Hughes
presiding elder of the Troy district of the Methodist
conference delivered an able address in which ne said
that most important parts of the Church are the Young
Peoples Missionary and the Christian Endeavor 30
cieties The Rev. p. L. Dow of Grace Church, Albany
addressed the convention " How to Organize all
Epworh League" According to the report OF the cor
responding secretary the Rev. E. H. Brown, OF Green
BUSH the total membership of the League in this dis
rict is nearly 1000. Several of the leagues have
membership of over 100. The convention was presided
over by the Rev. Joel W. Eaton, presiding elder of the
Albany district Of the Methodist Conference The Rev
II. c. Farrar, of Albany, made an eloquent address
this evening The officers elected for the ensuing year
are these President, the Rev. DR.. j. w. Eaton, OF
Albany corresponding secretary, the Rev. E. H. Brown
of Grecnbush; recording secretary, the Rev. G: v
Crisman, Slingerlands; treasurer j. W. kimbai
Amsterdam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
THE CASE OF THE UOMAN LACHAT.
AFR AND MRS. BATEMAY MAY BE MADE PARTIES
TO SUIT.

III SUIT.
nstectve Titus of Inspector Byrness staff. Is
,,ng unfavoraby criticised for his action in inducing
misc Iachat to sign a paper releasing Mrs ~ H.
p,eman from liability for damages for false mpfisoh-
nent. Mrs Bateman had the woman arrested
,,tno that she had stolen diamonds worth Sl2,-
600 The Jewels were afterward found, ana ue
romon WAS released. Hannibal Cuugno an oiic'al III
,ernreer OF the Court Of General Sessions say .
,h, he went into the detectives private room 10 IN
,eruret what Mr. Titus had to say to the woma''
,vho speaks only French. She was not ailo"eu "
have The paper read to her. he says, and only Ahc"
that If she signed 1t she would be set at liberty c
was she was 100 much eAciioo " INV" ~
she was signing.
Detective Titus could not be seen last evening" pu'
one of his supcriors said that he was sure that inc
detective would not have persuaded the woman "
sign paper the contents OF which han NO.
been told her. To Judge from latest lhdicatiohS' "
would seem that the public have not yet hearu "'o
last of this case. 1t is extremely probaDie 'hao
Mr. and Mrs. Bateman will become defendants III d
suit for malicious prosecution. Charles W. broohe,
The lawyer who has taken up the case on peian VI
the woman Lachat. believing her to have oeeh ui-
Justly accused said yesterday:
81 Al present | know nothing OF the case Dcyohu
what has already been published in the newspapers
Int OH the bare facts ii seems to me tiat inc "o"
has good grounds for an action for malicious prOSecu
lion There is the story that she was taken 10 ''o
,octives, office after the Grand Jury had discharged
her. and nvegled into signing a paper when Sne
did not understand. on the represIntS'on, a@
was necessary to secure release-wcn i - ne
hccn granted by the Grand Jury. Then there Is tie
alleged attempt of Mrs Bateman to force uoiai y
her for the purpose of securing a release rom INC
Consequences of an action at law. Last. IL Is SAUL
Scermined effort is made to fristen her into leaving
tbe country Madame Lachats friends are deter TER
mined 10 tight the case to the end. nave not yet
seen my client, but VIC shall have consultation to
morrow and when am in possession OF her s,ao
ment shall decide on the proper course to pursue"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
THEY NAY BUILD THEIR ROAD NOH.
YEAR AGO, HOWEVER, THE ALDERMEN WOULD
NOT HEAR OF SUCH A THING-JEROME-
AVE. WILL SUFFER.


The Board of Aldermen yesterday granted the pc
tition Of the New-York City Suburban Surface Rail
road Company, favoraby reported by the Committee
on Railroads for the consent OF the Board to construct
the projected railway in the upper part of the city,
The route which begins at One hundred and fifty
fourth-st and Eghth-ave, and ends at Foldham Land
ing Road and jerome ave, has already been given at
length in The Tribune. similar project, undertaken
by the Jerome Avenue Railway Company year
ago was vetoed by Mayor Grant the ground that
Jcrome-ave. the only driving road in the dis
trlct and would be ruined 10y such railroad. The
vote granting the franchise stood 23 10 ..
The corporators named are William B. whitney j.
Romano Brown, Frank ioran, Henry Campbell, Moses
Mahrback, James IL. sullivan, William Chapman. John
wlalen, Thomas E. Cummings, Richard A. Cunning
ham and u. Lowber Smith. The control In both
schemes is practically tie same.
Mr. Dnhel, OF the Xth District, member Of the
Committee Railroads, who signed the favorable
report created surprise by asking TO be allowed
to withdraw his approval OF the petition and by NOV
ing to rccommt the report His purpose. he said was
TO have the word wholly inserted, so as 10 make
sentence in the report read that the proposed road
"does not wholly destroy the driving part Of Jerome
ave. President Arnold oyerruled The motion.
when signed that paper Mr.. Dinkel shouted
1T was with the distinct understanding that could
amend il in open There other parts that
are susceptible Of amendment. Tic report rcces that
tine directors are Of high character. Why knOv,
OF them TO be scOundrels and men Of carac
whatever Mr.. Dinkcls declarations, however, were
without avail.
ii was asserted when Mayor Grant vetoed the
Jerome ave franchise last that In addition b tie
ruin OF jerome ave, he was moved 10 that action ~
the fact that tie scheme was controlled by Con ~
Democrats This charge was denied by the Mayor and
| his friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
TIE BALTIMORE At LISBON.
HER OFFICERS RECEIVED By THE KING WHO

GOES IN STATE ABOARD THE FRENCHMAN.
Lisbon oct. 3O.-King Carlos II visited the French
cruiser Tage yesterday afternoon and as il usual In
such cases. the affair was attended with much cere
mony. The Royal barge, handsomely decorated
boat of twenty four oars towed by large tug and
was accompanied by two French torpedo launches each
towing two ships boats, all with full crews and
officers As the barge left the landing the yards Of
all the men-of-war n the harbor were manned by
bluejackets the ships dressed with flags, and
each fired salute Of twonty-one guns. In pass
ing the Portuguese men-Ofwar, Of which there are
six here, the King oheered. As he passed the
Baltimore the marine guard drawn mp the poop.
saluted and the manned the rail, there being
yards to man. On arriving at the Tage he was
cheered by her crew. The ceremony gonc
through with as his Majesty returned to the slore.
The Tage Is a cruiser Of : O45 tons and speed
of 10 knots per hour. She Is beautiful vessel and
officers who have visited her found her splendidly
equipped and organized. There Is also Dutch frigate,
the Konngcn Emma der Nederanden, at anchor here.
But many men-of-war OF all nations touch at
Lisbon In the Of year that one ship more
or less attracts little attention. Those most inter
ested are usually the national representatives, the
ship chambers and the Count
Lisbon offers few attractions to strangers There
| Is nothing Of interest in the city, and the suburb
of Cintra is the only place worthy of note in the
| vicinity.
| Yesterday Captain Schlcy and the officers OF the
Baltimore received by King Carlos. lie inquired
about the Ship and expressed his desire TO visit her
The King has since named saturday November 1, for
his visit The ceremony Of yesterday WILL Of course,
| be repeated.
The Baltimore made the run from Copenhagen 10
Lisbon in five days. During the first part of the
trip, while steaming through the North Sea, which
was very rough, she at the rate Of about fifteen
! knots an hour, and this speed was maintained for
oil ~ holIrS Pv MI ham had
been passed. and II decided TO reduce the boiler
power TO two boilers, with which speed OF about
| Twelve knots per hour made for the remainder
OF the passage. On leaving Copenhagen all the main
boilers. four in number, were In use with natural
drauglt and attempt made TO force the fires
The machinery Is in perfect condition. and any time
the ship repeat the performance OF her trial trip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19

and tugs, not only waiting TO sec put 10 neip t te
crowds give evidence Of JOY and blow anont tne
new Navy with their shriektng whisuco o'as
provoke more profanity than an eieNaeu la,"va a
guard who slams the car-gate against you 40 ~, ~
ore about TO board an outgoing unih' ~
monotony of a long wait was pleasantly rcir.r1
by Conternos band which had weh-seiecvcu
programme of nine numbers. ,;,.
but reward comes to him VINO 4atien." m,.oI
and il soon followed Secretary iracy a,ii, on
The head of Naval Constructor Mih,ohSe az. ~
peared from the labyrinth OF umne,s a,o Lo rc
bottom Of the shin. and touching HIS zap "o ~
ported to Rear Admiral Braine: ~.
1--WE are ready to launch the sup, s' A. Score
t,rr rsnnrrteJ RcarAdmiral Brainc to secretary
Trace who said: Proceed with 1t!
Then Admiral Braire,
with a gesture Of command
Waved his hand.
And at the word -, ro. hoard
iond and sudden there was neau'
The sound of hammers. blow on nlow,
Knocking away the SHORES anu spurs
ALL is READY.
The forty battring rams were gNi"s '''
Gra, fans 70 the wedges underneath the blse-wavs
to ease the ships weight from the grouno-waSs'
urd.r tho supervision of Constructor Mintonye
and his able assistant, Constructor WOODWARD
Two minutes later, or at 1920 O'CLOCK Non-
structor Mintonye reported Ready and Admiral
nrainc raised his hand as signal to begin tie last
act to start the ship and cross-cut saw on
oocb eide of the ships bows began to cut through
the sole-piece which held the bllgcways I,sI 10
the shore In the meanwhile Commodore "hsoh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
THE MAINE LAUNCHED.
4 STIRRING SPECTACLE AT THE NAVY YARD.

THOUSANDS SEE THE GALLANT CRUISER GLIDE
INTO THE INTENTIONALLY cHR1sTENEp
BY MISS wILMERDISG AND VEL
COINED BY footing WHISTLES
AND CHEERING VOICES.
Every detail laid down in the programme ~,
the launching at the Navy Yard OF the armoreo
cruiser Maine, the largest war vessel ever pu. in'o
the water by the United States. was carried ou.
yesterday with a perfection of regular'y 'hs'
could not be surpassed. 1t showed tha' 'ne
systematic arrangements Of those Navy oiloeIs In
charge of the launching worked. as WHOLE al
IL they had been a finished bit Of machinery
And the crowds that had assembled to witness the
Maine glide into the water, an incident mat mas
hcen beralded from the Atlantic to the Pacific
and from the lakes to the Gulf Of Mexico, en-
loved a sight that must have made them more
natriotic than they have felt in many years
The old shipbulders present may have allowed
their minds to wander DER the various ships that
were built of yore to plough the main and build
nm the commerce of the country. but here was a
vessel of another form. built for war and yet
for speed. a beautiful and gallant craft. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
INSTRUCTIONS TO COLLECTORS.
The Board OF General Appraisers issued the follow

The Board Of General Appraisers issued the follow
ing circular yesterday to the Collectors Of Ports
Hereafter upon receiving notice of dissatisfaction
with the rate and amount Of duties charged upon I'M
ported merchandise in where all of the require
ment of section ID Of the Act of June TO- 1890, have
complied WITH ask that you will please notify
importers, their agents. attorneys, other persons
duly authorized TO act for Them that they Invited
to file with their objections brief or written srgu-
ment in support of the protest and appeal made BY
them. Such brief argument Will lie deemed part
Of the case submitted to the Boards OF General APP
praisers and may be filed with the Collectors In this
Office.
IN addition to the brief written argument. the
Boards of General Appraisers WILL in their discretion
and in cases where they entertain serious doubt invite
further briefs or oral arguments on points to be sug
gested by said Boards.
General sharpe supplemented the circular by say
ing that this arrangement would apply 10 cases now
under consideration, upon which a decision had not
been reached, well TO that would arise in
the future. IL believed that this plan would in
importers professors, full hearing on all facts
of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

Washington. Nov. 1S.-Capain John L. Phillips as
sistant surgeon. has been relieved from further duty
at Fort Crawford. Col. and ordered to report I'm
person to the commanding officer at Camp Guthrie,
Oklahoma Territory for duty at that station. Second
Lieutenant Lucken c. Berry, 4th Artillery has been
ordered to report person TO the Board OF Ordnance
Officers appointed to meet at New-York City for OK
animation with view TO selection for transfer TO
the Ordnance Department. Leave of absence for
six months on surgeons certificate Of disability with
permission TO 60 beyond Is granted Captain Henry
&. burton, assistant surgeon.
Lieutenant L. H. Harris has been ordered TO duty
at the Naval Academy Surgeon J. J. Ayres TO the
receiving ship Wabash. Boatswain Hollowell Dickin-
son has been detached from the Franklin aud
ordered before q retiring board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
MR.. EINSIEIN'S ERADICATION.
THE JOCKEY ALONE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR
RHoDANTE's RUNNING.

THE JOCKEY ALONE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR
RHoDANTE's RUNNING.
II was some time ago announced that Mr.. Charles
Fnsteln had been ruled of the French turf because
of the dishonest management OF his mare Rhodante IN
the spa races. Later disclosures snow that MI
Einsteln was entirely innocent, and that the Jockey
alone was responsible for the pulling; so that Mr.
Einstcln has been honestly restored to his former
standing on the turf The Jockeys confession is as
follows
l. Joseph Barker, Of Avenue Lafontane, Maisons
Laiitte. France, jockey, do s0lemnly swear ,.,.
THAT did on the 10th July. 1880 sell 70 Charles
E or the SUM sS ~ six Goasad francs The said mad
Lca, pnrchased from Mr.. Theurillat Of Paris the
same day for I'VE THOUSAND francs b by mo- rode Rnodan
the property of the said Charles Einsten; esd, VINO
not present he however sent commission n eN With II %
bookmaker named J. Dumien, OF Paris, and my clerk
na the pn ncs me IN Z aa although GR '
course In the morning maze mis,ahe' anu an rou
sequepty lost the race on this S% d G 6
friend at the end Of the day 80 ,ooo o,, .ho
same mare Rhodante but over different course which
was rather u rough course LA Sauyeniere). several
people Spa during the interim told me that Gnier
twenty four poundsj and !, not knowing the horse
was bad one, believed them on =, the , course,
E yI%s against gain khcdantc but he refused to enter
With slh any other boomaEer however gentleman from
Brussels, chemist of the name of Mr. stas in busi:
ouis on CUTLER the only other runner, TO winch
unfortunately consented. 49,
gave me orders how to ride Rhodanle, he not be
ing competent to do So told him nothing 9TH whatever ia hs
20 louis on his mare N"0a''' J e'd II BARKER
fore me, g. AUSTIN TAYLOR, British Pro Consul.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
FOR A FAST TORPEDO CRUISER.

Washington, Nov. 1s-The Navy Department ia
considering the ACCESSIBILITY Of adding to the list of
small swift vessels for chasing work. Bids are TO be
onened in February for 75O-ton torpedo cruiser
Great difficulty has been met with in the preparation
Of plans for this craft nearly all Of the available spacs
being taken up with machinery. The idea has been
conceived Of duplicating the vessel on larger SCALE
and preliminary calculations are now being made
as TO the chance of obtaining speed OF twenyslx
knots out Of cruiser Of 1000 tons displacement She
must have at least 600 horse power and Will probably
cost upward of three quarters OF million but it is
estimated that she will be scrvceable vessel and
better adapted TO the purposes OF her design than tho
smaller craft She will be armed, If constructed. with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE CONVENTION.

Binrhamton, n. Y, Nov. 15.-The delegates To the
State sunday Observance Convention assembled in the
First Baptist Church in this city to-day at IL O'CLOCK
The convention was called to order by the Rev. j. II
Knowles, Of Ncw-York. A. A. Robbins, OF Brooklyn
was chosen temporary chairman. The foiiowing Ok
acers of the convention were then elected: President
the Rev. S. Durham vice-president, the Rev. w. VI
Colve. both of this city; secretary, S. $. White. o.
Elenvie assistant secretary, +. q. Bannister' Inc
address of welcome was made by DR.. j. NJ Harrington
of this city, and the response by the Rev. J. IL
Knowles The Rev. w. J. II. Taylor, OF New YORK
In an address said that tho forces assang the sabbath
were so bold and determined that they might DC DC
crbed as an organization. Chief among these forces
he placed saloons, whose wealth made them most
threatening agency. M .,..r
This evening addresses were delivered by Dr. Attef
bury OF New-York, and others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
TRlNlDAD'S KING OF COAL.

The citizens OF Trlnidad Colo have hit upon novel
exhibit OF their greatest industry for the Colorado Mineral
Palsce 1t consists Of statue Of king made Of coal.
seated on pedestal coke. elegantly finished in coal and
gilt fourteen feet in height 1t is marvellous conception
and introduces every resource OF southern COloradoal
locxxed An aud about Trinidad The principal displays
made In the pedestal coal coke. iron silica Trinidad
cement copper building stone. silver gold. and other
precious minerals The exhibit Is In the hands OF an
artist who Is a veritable genius King Coal" will
alone be worth trip At night the wall be
lighted brilliantly with 40 electric lights The exhibit
will represent cost OF several thousand dollars. For
full information address the Trinidad Land and Improve
Iacnt Co., Trinidad. Colo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19

o,e mr. Two of the heavier rspdGre guns. destined to
destroy the usefulness OF the small unprotected torpedo
boats of the Gushing class. The 15o-ton vessel VIII
be- an uncomfortable ono. there being almost no ac-
Communications for her officers and crew beyond the
-. noces.,tics and tho added tonnage will afford
ninnty Of room in the projected ship, which VIII DO
somcwha larger than the PeIe. IL Is probable that
the Department Will include this vessel Ill the coming
budget OF estimates for new SHIPS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19

Certain importers protested against the COLLECTOR
assessing 10 per cent additional duty imposed uhoo,
tho provisions OF Section 1870 of Revised ststus "
the United States upon certain merchandise iinpo''"
and entered for warehousing more than one ye" p''
to August, 1890. withdrawn for consumption SUISSE
Quent to that date, by Of which TACT 'he "p'
pellants held r,lat they were exempted IRON Tue TO
Qulrements OF section 1870 by virtue OF the rep a.
Ing force of section 20 OF the Act OF June TO- lsoo
The Board OF General Appraisers found mat sne
merchandise having remained In BOND fo noiy ,ian
year prior TO August l, 1890. the auuuohH CITY
imposed In section 297O had already accrued. Inc
Board decided that the Collectors action IN imposing
this duty was In accordance with previous rulings y
the Board and therefore sustained II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
FROM TIE WRECK OF THE yTZCAYA.

The wrecking tug Rescue and schooner Rapdan
came TO this city late Monday night from the wreck
OF the Vzcaya and brought portion OF the steamers
cargo The Norwegian bark sigrd which arrived
after stormy voyage from Norway, reported having
passed floating body In the vicinity of the wreck of
the vlzcaya. The body well dressed and II IS
thought to have been that OF the Cuban millionaire
Juan Pedro. who was lost In the Vizcaya.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
THE LOTTERY TICKETS A WHITE ELEPHANT

Albert Jarmulowsky, OF the banking firm OF F.
Jarmulowsky g. Co., Canal and Ludlow sts, called
upon Acting DistiIct-Attorney Davis yesterday for
advice. German lottery tickets, worth 100000 had
been consigned to him. he ssd and were still in bond
lie wanted to know " at to do with them, and Just
then Anthony Comstock stepped into the room with
a warrant for the bankers arrest.
Jarnulowsky's bail was fixed at 81 600 by Judge
Cowing and was furnished by Gerson LYMAN, OF No.
2o3 East Tentl-st. Tie charge was bringing lottery
tickets into this state. Mr.. Jarmulowsky went 10
Washington the other day to sec II he could not
turn the tickets at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19
TElCUCPS TO WORK FOR TIE rtTP

large meeting of the teachers 81 the Sine
tcenth Ward held IN the hall Of the Norma
College yesterday afternoon 10 arrange for the cpu
ing fair OF the Teachers Mutual Protective Associa
ton, 10 he held In the IcnOx Lyccum from DE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-19

a.r,,er 10 TO December 90. More than $50 teachers
, nresent at the meeting. Addresses were maze
- n De Freeze, Jacob Poye and superintendent
" ~, Mr. Jasper said that the fair promised 10
he one of the best and most interesting one , SVep
held this city, Much s he saS was eSIecsSsa to V do
, .,,o,r utmost to make the fair success.