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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
4 HIGH WIND PREVENTS REcoRD-BREAKING-
TIE WINNERS.

4 HIGH WIND PREVENTS RECOfD-B'EAhi-'"
TIE WINNERS.
Tho invitation fall club games Of the Berkeley An
otlc Club at the oval at Morris Heights, yesterday
afternoon were sufficiently attractive to draw laro
Gathering 70 these pretty grounds The strong wnd
mod farce Of Dohm's attempt at the G00yard record;
blowing straight up the cinder path. right against inc
runners SO strongly as to blow down the hurdles AS
fast rs they were put up for the 22Oyad hurdle race
compelling the pOspOnement Of this feature Oh inc
programme.
A 75-yard, instead OF the usual 1Ooyard daSh
handicap. opened the programme. The maj neat was
e best race Of the competition, the scIatchman, Aleu-
stead and f. L. sarre br-,sinG the tape so nearly
together that the judges had difficulty in placing them
sarr cot the decision Allen second, and t. j. stead
third. Time. seconds This heat was run with In
stead of against the wind.
OnemiIe safety bicycle-Handicap. Five starters an
ovctinp struggle 1t VS. taekn by T. X. Morris, who
had 90 yards start in minutes 40 sccohus Il. ~
Knapp 60 yards. was second, and r. Penguet third.
440-yard run-Handicap Won by l.. lie Perrer,
vards start: E. l.. Sarre, scratch, second and T. j.
stead also on scratch third. Time, 30 80 seconds.
ssovard run-Handicap. Won by scratcl-man, w. r.
Yard in . minutes Is 10 seconds; F. F. Spies, 20
yards got the place. with F. c. Lloyd 20 yards, finish
ing third.
The 22Oyard dash, handicap, was run In one
heat E. W. Alen the scratch-man got Ihroueh
cleverly and won a pretty race; time, "A seconds :
c. Mellen 0 yards, second, and j. A. lie Boutllher
10 yards. third
The steeplechase handicap twice around the outside
edge of the grounds and circuit Of the track drew
loud applause the most entertaining feature OF the
race being the plunge into neckdeep cold water BATH
W. r. Yard won scratch, covering the distance In
20 90 c. F. Lloyd, 10 seconds start, was second
and p Richards, 10 seconds, third.
The running broad jump was captured by E. Sarre'
with an actual leap OF 20 feet IL Inches r. BURKE
second covering 10 feet IL inches, and W. F. Smith
third with 10 feet inches.
Putting 16-pound shot-WOn by j. W. Vincent 2
feet inches with an actual put Of 80 feet W. Camp
scratch second, with 81 feet IL inches and H. Amofy
feet, third, with % feet inches
Running high 1ump-Won by p Richards, inches
handicap, with leap OF feet 10 Inches; Z. Burke
scratch. second with feet inch; and C. Meilen
inches, third. . ,.,,, ..
There was much interest in the football match
which was between elevens representing the University
Of the City OF New York and the BERKELEY Aheuc
Club The University boys scored points, touch
down and goal in the first half.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
FINE CBRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.

The hrysanthemum show in the private conserva-
tories Of william Brown, in Fatbush, H. l.. atuac's
every year a large number Of visitors from Brooklyn
and New-York II will open on November D, ana
for six DAYS there will be small entrance fee charged
for tho benefit of the building fund OF the Home for
Destitute Children. The Conservatives Will Well
repay visit apart from the special attraction Of an
unusually fine exhibition Of the Japanese flowers. An
area of 800 square feet is under glass. palm
house thirty feet high dscoses uxuriance OF tropical
foliage giant shal palms being In the centre of the
Jungle and many varieties of West Indian and South
American trees and ferns being nterlaced and massed
in invitation OF an equatorial forest. Many rare and
beautiful tree ferns climbers are orchids are TO be
SEEN There is moss-bank, twelve by thirty feet,
planted with an endless variety Of ferns and stove
plants In the stove-house arthuriums, crotons
and orchids. $1,000, IL,
fine plants of all the leading varieties, and with a
few rare Brazilian plants. An orchid house and
several forcing houses further behind. The show
house during the exhibition week will be a blaze OF
Color About 800 varites OF chrysanthemums will be
exhibited including the choicest aud newest VARIETIES
Among tn, names will be John Firth, j. b. Hallock
EtOile de Lyon VI. J. G. Equlor. Twilight, Omar, NJ
Bernard, Orioe, j. Delaux, Renard and Oriental No
private collection Of either palms chry santhemums
In the Vicinity OF w York eXces that OF Mr.. RrOvn
and lover OF flowers should neglect the opportunity
Of seeing IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
vow TO RIP UP CHAMBERS-sr.

The Wanted asphalt pavement put down IN Cu"m,
bers-st. between Broadway and CentIe-st aoout h'o
Years ago has proved anything but success Al
tborpb several times repaired 1t has gradually ~
ransed into condition so uncomfortable to the puonc
mat commissioner Gilroys inspectors were oompeliSu
10 take cogpizance of IT, The Barber Asphalt COM
uorv which laid that's pavement, had entered INTO
bonds to keep 1t in good condition for fifteen years
II the contract was literally enforced the company
should be compelled to tear up the remains Oh VI.
navement and put down good one. Mr.. Gl!roy ana
General Inspector O'Connor have been hoorns WIN
the company for a long time and yesterday inc all
nouncement was made that 1t would lay Il ne" pa'e-
ment which will be superior to the one laid hVe
wears AGO. Half the block Will be executed Dy tno
sicran Company, the purpose being comparative
test Of tho pavements Of the two companies ING
CITY is to furnish the granite paving blocks 10 Dc
rraced nm the line OF railroad tracks. The com
panys representatives tell Mr.; Gilroy that te new
navement will cost them 81 0O0 and claim credit Tor
being extremely kind TO the city In complying with MS
reonest The new work is to be begun tomorrow
mprning and Chambers-st will be added TO the long
list of New Works. torn-up streets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
THE ASSESSMENT OF MORRIS PARK.

Before Judge Dykman I'm the Supreme Court at
White Plains, yesterday, Thomas Kelly, william D.
IIvland and Daniel Lelis assessors OF tho town OF
Westcheser, made return to the writ OF certOrari
served upon them by Henry c. Henderson, represent
Ing John A. Norris the owner of Morris Park mt
Weschester asking revision of the tax list OF mat
town. and the appointment of a referee TO hear Mr..
Morrss grievances relative TO the assessments OF real
estate. moro particularly his own realty. Judge
Dykman granted the application for the appointment
Of n referee The Judge said he would name him on
Monday next
According to the argument made by the counsel TOT
Mr. Norris great injustice is done him. It is said that
the 2so acres In Morris Park have been assessed at
sos1 600 When Mr.. Morris objected and said that
bo assessors had assessed him for 900 acres. they re-
drccd the assessment to $500 OOo which is valua-
non NJ 5000 per acre This valuation was altogether
ont NJ proporon TO what other realty In the town Is
faxed for. East Of Morris Park the $50 acres known
as the Pearsa estate. Is assessed for $4,000 or 800
nor acre. and another tract OF eighty acres adjacent
thereto al $3.50 per here Thirty eight acres OF the
C. L. Ouackenbush property IS assessed at Sl36 per
acre The Neil property Of 40 acres, and for which,
il is said SO 900 an has been refused Is assessed
for S5OOOO all told. Other pieces OF properly arc
assessed at less than $500 per acre, -
Mr. Morris's counsel said his client was peI1ecty
willing 10 do what was right in the premises but dd
not feel disposed TO pay Tor assessments winch were
MAINLY out of reason and unjust toward him, when
compared with those imposed upon his neighoors'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
LONG ISLAND.

FLATBUsH.-The congregation OF the First Baptist
Church. during the last week has been considering the
question Of changing the location Of the church. the as
seron having been made that the present building Is
too far from the thcky settled portion Of the town.
The pastor, the Rev. Halsey Knapp, has decided to
Cive up his work unless the church IS moved nearer
the mass Of the people. The church building Is a
GOOD enc and put up at great selfdenial on the
mart OF the members friend Of the church, who has
faith in the future of the present situation, has offered
to give 81 900 to the church provided the congregation
remains where 1t Is and DR.. Knapp also remains
LONG ISLAND CITY-The death OF Mrs. Margaret
Keleher in St. Johns Hospital Friday has led to
the ordering Of an inquest by Coroner MeinerS Mrs
Keeher lived in Ferryst, near Eastave., and week
ago she had some trouble With people In the house with
her During the alteration she was Precipltted down
stairs some say by accidentally tripping while others
assert that she was pushed down. The woman sus-
tanned conclusion Of the brain by the fall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
roRGERs CAPTURED IN THE MAINE WOODS.

Pennington Me-, Oct. o4.-Detectlves Miller ana
Tate of Philadelphia, passed through here this after
NOON having in charge Harry McGlatchey, alias H. W.
Thomas and Charles Care, alias Williams alias Frank
Wood charged with uterng forged paper and various
other crimes 1t is said the prisoners changed Soo
check TO $500, got II cashed aid started East IN
NerYork and Boston they robbed jcwelry stores and
secured diamonds jewelry, etc. Two weeks ago they
arrived at Kennebago Lake, armed TO the teeth ana
have been spending the time since pleasantly.
Pancsly Lake guide, "Jim" Smith, met them In
ouIet game of poker evening and suspectRg that
something was wrong has kept his eye on them. On
tho arrival there Of the detectives Smith guided them
,o.rIv % the camp, then while they hid in the woods
smith went TO camp, got the men drunk, pulled the
cortrldces from their rifles and revoyers, gave the
officers the signal and their arrest quickly followed
Something over $4,000 In cash. diamonds etc., "s'
ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
4 SECOND RUSH FOR THE OMAHA LANDS.

Ashland Wis, oct 24.-The rush for the Omaha
indemnity lands has begun again. Since the order LOT
filing was suspended last April every foot OF the
$50 900 acres included In the list has been carefully
explored and Its cash valuation Is placed at more uh
81 100000 The local land Office has been removed
20 the second floor OF the bank building and this is
going TO check tendency to form line. There Is
intense excitement on the streets and hundreds OF
strangers are pouring into the dty on every train The
present order differs from that Issued last April, as II
protects the honest settlers against the lumber specu-
tors who are anxious 20 get hold OF the valuable pine
lands The rorl.c lad restrictions by the Interior De
partment are going 10 do much 20 preserve order SUN
H. II, N 10 TELL what men will do in mad rush for
ths valuable land. Receiver Heydluf and Reg
istcr Darlington said they apprehended no trouble
among them permitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
TALK WITH GENERAL PALMER
THE DEMOCRATIC sENAToR-E ELECT FROM ILLINOIS
DISCUSSES POLITICS FREELY.

THE DEMOCRATIC SENATORELECT FROM lLLANOA'
DISCUSSES POLITICS FREELY
Washington. oct 24-General John NJ. Palmer. the
Democratic senatOrelect from Illinois, mas arrived
in washington and in an interview he expressed him
self freely the political situation. lie saio IL up
,oorod N him bevond question that the Democrats
,vod carry Iowa and success in that State would put
another Presidential or Voe-Presdential candidate III
,ho aela The Democracy, he said, could do q great
many more foolish things than nominate Governor
Boies whom he described as man OF great liOeN0o'
,ralty General Palmer said he thought Governor
Russell would be candidate Tor the Nlce@rioSiuo"0'
~ bt,reyere reelected in Massachusetts
al find q disposition in some quarters saAu "on
eral Palmer to suspect Governor Hill OF lacA VI
aneersty In desiring Mr. Flowers elecuon. "I
Flower with all the patronage and the machinery OF
the state under the control OF Governor h' - nv
elected q seems to me that 1t will require great dea
of scfabnegaton the part OF Governor Hill 10 MAKO
the Democrats believe that he was not IN some sense
responsible ~ 1,,..
The election OF Flower, added General rainier,
yvould bring Governor Hill TO the Senate with great
deal more prestige resulting from demonstrated Po"o
than he cOud hope for from defeat IN 1he A'.oe'
event Hin could not be considered in the light oil
candidate for the Presidency. Cleveiano' "oner'"
palmer described ms a man OF the masses everywhere
He was inclined to think the feeling Tor Blame was
great deal on the surface The President. he SAID
had broadened much since he had been In the Wih'e
House and had demonstrated more aolty IMAM IL was
generally supposed he possessed. .
General Palmer thought free coinage Woulu not GUY
,nitr 0f a figure in Illinois, because the peopie uh nO
quite understand the question, ana no saa no 500
- DrObaDilty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
IRISH-AMERICAN REPUBLICANS.

A RINGING DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES FROM
AN ILLINOIS ORGANIZATION.
Chicago Oct. "a (SpeciaD-The convention OF Irish
American Republicans at Springfield adopted ringing
set of resolutions before adiourning They declare IN
the beginning:
Holding that every citizen has the inaena6ie nght
10 attach himself to the political party whose principles
commend themselves to his Judgment we aesisH 1
ourselves IrshAmercan Republicans ana Cohsutu iI
ourselves into permanent organization TO be main
tanned SO long bgoy Ignorance assumes tat we
belong, race, by some myserl0ps oee 80 VI M
denoe to the Democratic party When uhTe small pc
no longer found IN this country fanatics 10 deny US Inc
night to place ourselves poto nlu The term Irssb
American and shall be in name as we are IN Iact Sill
ply American Republicans . l., g..
Execntiye head first and under all circumstances,
gentleman one whose private nSrsSt az end worS of
Ills Office; whose courage as solder Is nstcheo
BY his mOdesty and courtesy as 9vlIah, WHO Is
versatile In gifts cogent gracefu ana rauy IN speecn
who is his encyclopedia in the White House or I'm
transit who like Lincoln, is so great an american tnaD
he does not fail call around him The greatest men
~ his party like James g. Blaine the greatest Nv
ing statesman. and his associates In the caolhe.,
President whose sole aim is TO administer hls gus
without fear or favor. according TO the C0nsutuuon
and the laws; and we declare that the RepuDnca lea,
party has never had in the White Rouse a rep
resentative that has more fifty interpreted It's esseh,a
principles adorned by personal ehara
and Official worth its high traditions than benjamin
Harrison.
The resolutions declare strongly in favor OF protec'
ton TO American industry and cite how the German
Frenchman and Austrian--emigants from those coun-
tries that have by protection built up diversified III
dustrles-are enabled to become promptly asslmilaea
into the great army of artisan producers
here while as for the Irshman, he and his ancestors
before him were condemned merely to till the soil that
landlords might eat and to live in abect poverty That
the beauty OF freetrade might be seen in all its per
fccton 1t Is wonderful, say the RESOLUTIONS that
in the United states he prefers to adopt the ocy OF
protection for the rest OF his life. The resolutions
cay
We approve of William Mckinley and his Dill be
cause his CHEF the foreign capitalists. whose
profts he has diminished; because tfe political ana
commercial power that is his most open and active
assaiiant was the political power which, when our
brethren Of the south msled into assault upon
The National Union, declared that slavery should be
perpetuated. II necessary, TO preserve us hee-uaue
relations with the South
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
ODDS AND ENDS OF POLITICS
DEMOCRATS USING MONEY LAv1sHLH.

DEMOCRATS bSlNG MONt-l La 'A~i'
REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE REPUBLICAN STATE
COMMITTEE PROVE THIS.
1t was expected by great number OF people WHO
called ut the headquarters Of the Republican o"V7
Committee yesterday that Mr. Fasseu "aSi' ""'
lie was not, however, for he s2rtd TOR hlnr" III 'NO
morning, to remain ther> over Sunday he 1t 'o
turn here in TINA TO SPEAK ut Hampstead Long lsnu'
on Monday night
Penorts are rscsived By the committee from nearly
every comfy IN the state about the lavish use OF
money bv tho Democrats. only one hieience van
be drawn from these authentic lepor,s
and that Is that the TamTaoy H"i
canddst, has opened wide fis pure ",'I
is scattering has money right and iot' eve" .nt
officials around the Democratic headquarters 80 ,,a
This is the most expensive campaign that they h"N'
ever had ANYTHING to do with. What Mr. Flower "i'-
not accomplish by argument, he expects 70 gam oy
the use OF money! However, careiui eXainiN''OH "
Mr. Flowers career will show thst l to0i' ~,
he was desirons Of being nominated as the
candidate for Governor, he paid out ms mohos
restraint Then he had no possible nope OF n",',e
his ambition gratfed. He was not thought vi -
connection with the office, but now he Is inc cnuu0
~ Tommanv Hall which has been made despclno W
vell.vrounded fears Of failure Now thaI MI ~
Co.'s before him the coveted prize, ne Is NOT ''io n
man 10 turn away any applicant for money, "C i"'
o how interior or unworthy the claim may be- Never
before have the Democrats had such goou cn"'O.
10 cef enough money to buy their winter coa anu
,h.ro are few Of them who do not realize the fact
A. c. Wade the Republican candidate lot Oon
troIler said yesterday We are going TO whip EN- 's
year There is doubt about 1t, ana there Is sois
a. no a bp surprise I'm this city when the Republican
majority Is known. The Democrats may SEND out all
the money they like. 1t won't help them. AS 10
sheehan, this e.ectlon will kill him politically ETC
Comfy is not pacifed and the Democrats there are
going TO make it very warm for 'bueeyed BLY,
Mr. sheehan recently said that the enthusiasm 40,
p.ssot, ,vas of n fictitious nature and that 1t would
soon die ont A letter received at headquarters from
Oanatoharie Yesterday is of many that show now
near TO death the enthusiasm really Is. inns IS Ps,V
"a IL: great meeting held here tneay nlsHs
There was plenty of enthusiasm, as well as nn s
speeches were made by General George a. n,Is
were turned away. The managers Of the meeuns ale
greatly Indebted for the prompness OF the conm~Se
In sending speakers"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
PASSAIC.
EIGHTEEN FAMILIES MADE HOMELESS.

destructive fire in the tenement district YESTERDAY
DESTROYED three largo wooden tenement houses ana
burned out eighteen poor families. The fire originator
in the garnet OF No 100 Ann-st, at O'Clock In the
afternoon and spread TO two adjoining buildings IlIi
a second alarm called out the entr, department ana
the rest OF the block protected. owing TO the
rapidity with which the flames spread few o. thS
tenants effects were saved and there was no IN
surance ON the buildings.
Thu wife OF Derrick Acler was sick In bed IN the
room where the fire. started. suffering from the effects
of IA recent operation to remove cancer she was
awakened by the smell Of smoke and saw names IN
the roof. The fire had reached her bed before she
was rescued. The fire department officials consider
that II the flames had originated in the lower Instead
Of the upper story the loss would have been enormous
as a strong wind blowing. About $4,000 Will
coYer all damages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
OTHER SURURBAN TOWNS.
WESTMINSTER COUNTY.

YONKERS-The Yonkers street Railroad Company,
which has been operated some time by the receiver,
Oliver stahinecker announced last night that II had
passed into the hands Of syndicate Of wealthy
Yonkers and NewYork men, headed by C. H. Montague,
Of YOnkers The motive power is to be changed to the
trolley system II the consent Of the Common Council
can be obtained and II is expected to have cars run
ming by Christmas. The road has been built only a
few years, and has never paid.
Observation-Disclosures the annual field day
at the Peekshu Military Academy. The sports were
under the auspices OF the Academy Athletic Assoca-
ton the officers OF which are President, Frederick
r. Hubert; vlce-president NJ L. Decker; secretary,
Harry BOyd and treasurer, Charles g. EveTson. There
were about fifty competitors from all parts Of the
United States. The prizes medals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
rAMMAyY's SYSTEM OF BLACKMAIL.
A FLAGRANT INSTANCE JUST BROUGHT TO LIGHT
IN COURT.

one of the methods Of Tammany Hall which has
aroused the anger Of large class Of voters IN thlS
city is the blaekmaiNng of small liquor dealers ana
corner grocery men. This system is pursued for TWO
purposes This system of Matchmaking il conducted
by w.d detectives and has been denounced time and
again. II was one OF the reasons advanced by tho
retail LIQUOR dealers why Tammany should be &c
feated. These eXtortions made in case liquor
dealer wants to keep his place open beyond the uhe
permitted by lew, when grocer without Il local
license wants to sell liquor or beer In bulk
Yesterday there demonstration at Jefferson
Market Police Court of the system Emil Kunts clerk
of John F. stlee, who has n grocery store al
M 14s Nnthave. was summoned 10 appear In court
to answer the charge of selling liquor without license
The charge was proved by Tammany man, Wlo' III
his capacity as detective entered Mr.. stieies store
and asked for bottle Of beer. II was given TO nm
nv the clerk who was at arrested by the detective
At the jefferson Market Police Court Mr.. STEELE was
told Yesterday morning by the Tammany detective
that II he would 20 and ]. H. Southworth the lam
many candidate for Assembly in the XliIth Assembly
District the matter would be settled, and that MI.
soutbworth was the only man who could smooth the
difficulty over.
Two months ago Mr.. STEELE applied for license ana
offered a bond with good sureties. The license was
not granted because he was known 70 be opposed 10
Tam1lany Hall. The sole purpose OF the WiuihOulnB
az tho license and the arrest OF the clerk was 10 whip
STEELE into line and make him vote for Flower
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
HOROKFN.

CITY AND COUNTY HEALTH BOARDS AT WAX
Tronble exists between the county and CITY boiruS
NJ Health The origin Of the unpleaSantncss was tle
Issuing Of burial certificates for which the county
charged o5 cents for each and thereby recei'eu
considerable Income. The city Board was 0reahNeu
last sprng under recent law and it prcfesses ID nave
tho ri chit 10 issue burial certificates CLERK foSucN
was directed by the city Board TO request physci"s
and underakers to obtain their permits from MIN ana
the snperintendents Of burial grounds were cauoheu
not TO receive any bodies without certificate Nom
the city Board The county Board Of Health as soon
rs IL learned OF this action Of the city health author
sent out notices that burial would be perihNou
without a certificate first being obtained from the
county Board The city Board processes to be actns
under advice Of lawyers and the members say uey
viii ignore the county Board absolutely IN the matper
Of burials.
Bishop Wgger will to-day lay the cornerstone on
tho new parochal school connected with the Church OF
Our Lady OF Grace The building will be five stories
high OF brick with Belleville and terra Gotta trim
mlncs Among those who have promised to be present
are Governor Albeit Mayor IIalnes, OF Newark mayor
Cleveland and DistrictAttorney c. ii. Wlnheiu' ~, n
procession will be a feature Of the ceremonies. Inc
school, when finished in september next, VIII DC the
largest parochial school In the state