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New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
MORE OF THE SIMS GANG HANGED.

THE ALABAMA LYNCHERS STILL SEEKING FOR
vICMMs-NEAL sIMss MOVE FOR REVENGE
New-Orleans Dec. oS.-"The T1mes-Democrats'
shubuta, Miss, dispatch says "The lynching SUI
goes on. Two moro victims-John Sims, brother OF
Bob and Mosely, nephew Of "Bob'-were both
hanged last night and the avengers are IN hot pursuit
of a negro who was with the Sims gang the night OF
the massacre. They have burned "Bob' slmss dwell
Ing and all the houses on his place, and killed every
living thing to be found on the place. except the family
and they had to escape to a neighbours house The
Sims family say they going to leave the country
"The crowd continues to enlarge, and 6 now fully
500 strong and hunting for Neal Sims. i n 10
ported that Neal SIMS has cotton together seNst sory
men and intends TO burn Womadk Nin ONAy. 1Ao
cut down and thrown over into "a G4fffAr1. Jean
Savage who was first hanged, IL ETH 6lAsngs
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
n1scoRp IN THE BERKELEY A. G.

DISCOHD IN ThE BrihhrisEf N" "
Tho dissolution Of the Berkeley Athletic Club Is
thing of probably only few weeks. The incorpora-
ton of the University Athletic Club will take away
many OF its members which ut present number about
600 The demon of discord appears to be more con-
spicuous in the Berkeley than 1t is even In the Man.
haitian and New York athletic clubs Many OF the
men who are among the corpomtors OF the University
Athletic Club were formerly influential officials OF
the Berkeley.
c. +. Mathewson, the president of the metropolitan
Association Of the Amateur Athletic Union, and Henry
Sanford Brooks the old college athlete. are leaders
in the new club. Some opposition has been mani
tested against DR.. John s. White, who has always
been prominent In Berkeley affairs and who Is pres
dent of the Berkeley Athletic Association. The
athletic club is a distinct organization from the
athletic association. c. r. Mathewson is the pres-
dent of the club but he has declined reelection.
Tho nominations tor officers for the coming election
are as follows: For president, Francis f. Ward; for
first vicepresident, Wendell Buker for second VICE
president Walter B. Stafford; for secretary and treas
urer Wilson R. Yard for board Of governors Wells
Cbampney Clark Mellen, Archer " Pancoast, +. c.
Robinson, Robert A. Kenyon DR.. John S. White. W. H.
Iloyd Frank Walung, G. E. johnson. G. L. Van
Rensselaer, F.. b. Condor committee on admissions
J. W. Loveland, Ralph r. Spooner, r. a. de Rusy
George F. Smith and J. g. Rurkhardt. Mr. Condon
has since declined to serve
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
GOSSIP ABOUT TURF AFF4IRs.

Adolf Nelson and J. n Kirk have sold their entire
stable to Charles Sanders. The stable consisted Of
sin yearngs and Peralto, threeyear-od. The price
for the entire lot $500 sanders's stable viii
be known as the Laoonia Stable
John Hunter said yesterday that there would mob b
meeting of the Eoard of Control until after Jahu-
ary l.
A number Of new names win appear owners a
small stables when the entries TO the stakes appear
Now that Guttenburg Is to be ignored by tho BIC
tracks there will DO several newcomers the turf.
The Board Of Control will enforce the registration
rule, and all owners that try to AVOID the new rule
will find that II will not be easy matter TO do so
The Gloucester manager privately announce that
they will open January 10. Perhaps they think the
Law and order League can be subsidized.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29

Little Girl-O, papa, please do buv me ono
Of them Singer machines.
Pdpa-Why. pet! What could you 90 WIN
Singer machine2
L. G.-Make big dollies, papa lust Like mamma
and / saw on Broadway.
Papa-But, darling, Singer machines don't mar
dollies!
L Go, yes, papa, we saw 'em! an mamma
said il was the Singer place, an all the pretty
flowers an pictures an dollies was made on the
Singer machine. an. oh, papa! such pretty
dresses!
NOTE.-The little one had visited the Singer
Manufacturing Companys Art Rooms at 92s
Broadway, New-York.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
SPRING pRooR ANNE AT NASHVILLE.


NnAvtnA, rsnn., Dec. 2s.-Tho stake progrsnms fr
ts spfus meeting O. tho West sdo Park Club s 1nse
from the press Entry blanks were sent to horsemen
In tho East rs far as NewYork to the West as ar as
San Francisco and to many points between the great
lakes and au. Applications for the stake book close
January lb Six stakes are open, as follows:
The Ivy Leaf Stakes, two-year-olds, FLY division.
Entrance feo is s5 with $50 additional to START $1,000
added by the association. Second and third horses re-
ceive 5000 and 300 respectively.
The Trial Stakes. for twoyearold colts and hies'
Nv. furIones The association adds $1,000 OF which
5000 goes TO the second horse and 800 to the third
The Belle Mead Stakes, for threeyearold hlhes;
81 900 Is added by the Belle Mead Stud OF which sec
ond and third horses receive 5000 and 300 respec
lively.
The Duncan Hotel ytakes. for all ages, one mile )
Duncan Hotel adds u ,OOo money divided as In Belle
Mead Stakes. .
The Maxwell House Handicap, for threeyear-olds
snd upward, mile and fnrions; Maxwell House ADDS
Ths Two Thousand sweepstake, for three,y
$4,000 is added by the association. Of which $500 to
second and 900 10 third.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
MONEY! SENT TO MONAGHAN.

West Chester, Penn, Dec. 2s.-James Monaghan, O
brother OF r. Jones Monaghan, who is supposed TO
have wandered away while temporarily insane. ana
gone to sydney, Australia. to-day sent the Following
telegram to Assistant Secretary Wharton at "ashine
ton :. Have consul of Sydney give Monaghan $500.
see that he sails for San Francisco on the 2eth.
Wire ~ he Sails As yet no theory but that OF tenn
por,lry insanity has been advanced to account for
Mr. Monaghans sudden disappearance from his home.
He was happily married. had a lucrative law pracuce
and apparently cares of any Kind
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
FOR AN AMHERST CLASS DINNER.

The eighth annual reunion and dinner OF the class OF
"a Amherst College will take place at the Plaza Hotel
in this city on Friday evening. The members OF
Amherst s4 pride themselves on being the My class
graduated from that college which holds annual re-
unons and an unusually large attendance anticipated
at the eighth meeting, members of the class being e1
pected from as far as Florida The Rev. F. J. Good
win NJ Glen Ridge n j. will preside; Herbert d.
Ward OF Boston, will be historian, and among the
speakers will be c. J. Child, now Of siam.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
10 EXTEND TIE GREAT YIAGARA TUNNEL

Niagara Falls, Dec. 2s (speciaD.-Bids were opened
to-day by the officers Of the Cataract Construction Com
v.ny for an extension Of the great tunnel The section
At present in construction is 5000 feet long and
win be completed about next August The success OF
tho great project is well assured, and the apphca'
ton. for power SO numerous, that its extension has
a,,eady been determined upon. No award has been
vat
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SARATOGA TRACK

sara.ogs N Y, Dec. 2s.-A contract was signed
today for the erection on the track here of
club house 75x5S feet and throe stories high, and
grand stand 4OOx58 feet. The club house is 70 have
omen verandas on three sides Of the second and third
stories. Underneath the grand stand are to be the
telegraph quarters and restaurant Mr. Robertson
is also to build 400 additional stalls In the horse
haven, making It's stabling capacity 1000 horses.
The work was this afternoon begun, and 1t Is to be
completed June IS. The contract price Is about
SGO 600.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
SHERIFF GoRMAxs CHRISTMAS PRESENT.

Sheriff German received Christmas remembrance,
che gift of the deputies and clerks, in the shape OF
handsome piece Of bronze mounted on a pedestal OF
Italian marble. The present had occupied con-
epicuous place the Paris Salon OF $780, Yesterday
the sheriff called his employees together, thanked them
for the beautiful testimonial and invited them to join
him I'm a luncheon which was spread in his private
Office After an hour passed with popping corks and
1ingne glasses the employees separated, giving three
tigerish cheers for the Tammany Sheriff
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
MISS WoopBBrDaYs COMP Amt UvFoUTDBD.

Albany, Dec. Refractory Inspector Connolly to-day
received letter from Miss Margaret Finn, deputy
factory Inspector In NewYork City, saying tbat upon
investigation, she had found that the complaint Of
Miss A. L. Woodbridge, to the effect that the cellar
OF aThe Evening POST building, In New-York, which
is used as q bookbindery, was unhealthy and that .
violation Of the factory laws existed, was wltnoot
foundation Miss Fipn reports that sho has recon.
mepdations to make, as the cellar is in good and
healthy condition.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29

porters will be prosecuted for violation Of the customs
laws. Heretofore when undervaued tobacco has been
found the entries have been raised and no punishment
inflicted.
The Treasury Department proposes hereafter to fol-
low these cases up and put a stop TO what seems 10
be an extensive scheme TO cvade the law. There are
now thousand bales OF tobacco at the Public
stores awaiting examination
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
THE COURTS.
MRS. AppLEToN's SUIT RESUMED.


When the suit Of Mrs. Laura " Appleton against the
New-York Life Insurance Company to gain possession
Of oneh Of the property occupied by the Plaza HOTEL
which was formerly owned by her father John Anderson
was resumed before Justice Patterson In the Supreme
Court yesterday, ex-senator MattoOn took the witness
stand again He crossexamined by Joseph Choaie
The questions which Mr. Choate asked yesterday were
concerning Mattoon's alleged connection with Erie
Railroad legslstiOn just before Ais term expired In the
State SoAAss, In 1880. He admitted that after he
Ioft he Leeisls*are he purchased in Osweso and
cancelled judgment against him.
Mrs. Appleton, the plaintiff, was witness In her
own behalf She testified that her father had told her
mother that she and her daughter the witness should
be well provided for in his will. The last time she
saw her father In 1877. After the reading OF his
Will In the Asor House, her brother John Charles, had
asked her to consent to the probate Of the wl and
agreed to give her house. $5, 900, some furniture and
to protect her rights She did not oppose the probate
of the WILL On crosseSamination she admitted that
she had received some money from prOpertyowners to
settle her claim against their property She did NOT
know how much she had received but thought IT was
about $2, 500. She could not remember from whom
she had received this money The case VIII be con-
tipued to-day.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
FOR A MEMORIAL TO HERBERT MAPEs.

A committee has been appointed to solicit subscrip
lions for a memorial to Herbert Mapes Columbia Col
leges great athlete whose death by drowning occurred
some time ago. The solicitors will begin their work
among the college associates of young Mapes. The
banjo, glee and mandolin clubs of Columbia have
offered their services and an entertainment will be
given shortly to help along the project.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29

The exercises consisted of singing by the children.
prayers and address by DR.. Hart, and at 80 the
foldingdoors at the end Of the were thrown
open revealing to the delighted eyes OF the children
q tall Christmas tree, loaded down with presents.
Distribution of gifts followed This Sunday school,
which was started last year with only four scholars.
now has over fifty
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
FOE THE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION CONFERENCE

Philadelphia. Dec. 2s.-Ths first annual meeting q
the National Conference University Extension opens
In Philadelphia tomorrow. Among the delegates arc
william T. Harris United States Commissioners of Edu-
cation Bishop John IL. Vincent, chancellor Of Chautau
qua Presidents Patton OF Princeton Gilman. of Johns
Hopkins Thwing. Of Western Reserve: Harper. OF
Chicago; Keane, OF Washington, and many others.
To might reception given TO them by leading ciu-
OF Philadelphia at the Art Club.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
DEATH OF JOSEPH sosApAsrgs Kx.vAIEr.

Avon, III, Dec. as.-Leopoh stocker. an Austrian,
Is dead here, age elghty-nve. Mr. stocker came 70
Bordentown, N. j., with Lucien Murat. In 1925.
Soon after his arrival he entered the service Of Joseph
Bonapartc valet II was In his arms that JosepA
died. lie came TO Illinois IN 1859, end has arin
been Q resident 0f this plaza
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
yp ANs1TIAYrnC TRAVELLERS.

Among the passengers arriving on the Cunaid
steamship Aurania, from Liverpool. yesterday, were
r. II. nroune,l W. H. Cadoux, r. B. Gardner. Major
A. T. Preston. OF the English army Judge J. G. Sim
mons, A. S. McGregor DR.. T. s. Raddin, Chaplain A.
Riee Of the English Navy; Herbert Walton, W. s.
Last. j. Robinson p. II. Freer. Frank Harrott and
a trd.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
WHIST CLUB FURNITURE REsoLD.

Justice Andrews, in the Supreme Court, Chambers,
yesterday denied the motion made on behalf of five
members Of the old New-YOrk Whist Club for the
removal If Yvan Fry the receiver OF the club, and
for resale of the clubs property. The old club was
voluntarily dissolved, and the Whist Club OF New York
was formed OF many OF the members If the old club.
The old clubs furniture sold by the receiver
and the new club for $1176 and these five members
thought that the furniture ought to have sold for
more than the sum mentioned. E. Ellery Anderson
appeared for the club and said that the members
had no desire whatever to get the furniture for less
than its actual value. 1t had been appraised at
81 625, as the highest possible value, and he on
behalf of the new club offered that sum for 1t. On
the strength OF that offer Judge Andrews denied the
motion for q resale.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
DANIEL DREws ASSIGNMENT UPHELD.

Judge Lawrence In the Supreme Court yesterday,
gave Judgment in favor OF William H. Drew, In the
suit brought against him by Isaac I'll. Bailey, as
assignee In bankruptcy Of Daniel Drew. The suit
was brought to recover certain securities which it
was alleged were wrongfully transferred by Daniel
Drew to his son, while the former was nsolvent.
Bailey alleged that this transfer was made to defrand
CREDITORS Judge Lawrence decides that at the time
of the transfer Of the securities from father TO son
there is evidence that the father WAS not solvent
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
HIS BANK WAS NOT CHARTERED.

Judge Cowing in General Sessions yesterday held
Charles II. Upversagr who lives at No 125 East
Twenty -fourth-st. in 81 900 bail for violating the
State banking laws The man is private banker
at No. Union Square and last month hung up a
sign announcing his firm to be "Thc Security Mutual
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
TO BREAK oRorYp on THE xEw.YoRK SIDE

The United Bridge Companies OF the States OF New
York and New-Jersey viii at tomorrow begin
the construction OF their bridge the NowYorh side
on their property Nos 3o7 and 300 West sixty
st. Prominent State and city officials have been in
yited to attend the ceremony OF breaking ground.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29

SUICIDE AFTER TWO MONTHS OF MARRIED LIFE
Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 2s.-w. Bert McGTgor,
newspaper reporter and his wife aged seventeen whom
he secretly married two months ago. attempted suicide
Yesterday by taking morphine. When found, McGregor
was dead, but the girl may recover No cause other
than the secrecy OF their marriage Ia known for the act
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
TO FIGHT THEIR FINAL BOXING BOUTS.

Arrangements have been made with the New-YorR
Bank Clerks Athletic Association to give the final
bouts Of their boxing tournament in the gymnasium
of the Manhattan Athletic Club tomorrow evening at
O'Clock. AS this entertainment is given under the
auspices Of the Manhattan Athletic Club large at
tendance is expected. Tickets may be procured at
the clubhouse on Wednesday evening. Under the
direction of the Board OF Governors, the house rules
permitting the Introduction Of guests or visitors WILL
be suspended at 9 p. on that day.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
THE NEW s5 COUyrERFEITs IN LAWRENCE.

THE NEW s5 COUNTERFEITS IN LAWRENCE.
Lawrence Mass Dec. 2s.-Since the discovery OF the
counterfeit IS Treasury notes Saturday, 1t has been
ascertained that the city has been flooded with the
spurious bills. The notes bear poor portrait of Pres
dent Jackson the engraving Is scratched and the seal
lightly printed.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
SUITS AGAINST HoEY DISCONTINUED.

The suits Of the Adams Express Company against
John Hoey have been formally discontinued and the
attachments against his property lave been vacated.
Justice Andrews in the Supreme Court Chambers yes
terday signed the order of dsconinuance. upon the
motion of Seward, Guthrie g. Mor3wiz, who appeared
for Henry Sanford and the Adams Express Company
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
FOE yuRzrsoAr TO QUEENSTOWN

stephen Birmingham native OF Ireland. VINO ar
syed here last june was found wandering about the
gattery yesterday inquiring for the ferrybont 10
Queenstown He said his " Aunt Vic' had teiegi"phcd
10 him TO come back to Ireland. He vas taken 10
the Barge ONCE, where he Eaa saar =" 'au 'o'''fD
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
cHRIsIxAs TREE AT A sUYDAY-scHooL.

The children in the Sunday school of St. Stephens
Protestant Episcopal Church, No. 81 West Forty sixth
st., enjoyed Christmas entertainment in the Sunday
school room last evening at O'Clock. The Rev.
DE- A. Bloomer Hart rector OF the church, ohcated.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
THE GOLD MOVEMENT.

The steamship La Champagne which arrived here
on Sunday brought about 100000 in gold to Heidel
bach IckeIheimer & Co. The. total imports OF gold
since September IL, have been S2S,868,719
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
A VAIN ATTEMPT TO CHEAT THE 0ALLOws.

NewHaven, Conn., Dec. 9a-Angeils Penno'
murderer under sentence Of death made an attempt TO
commit suicide in the county jail last night. He
hanged himself to his cell door, but was cut down
half a minute after. This is tho second attempt he
has made on his life.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29

Bank, 1t is misdemeaDor TO advertise as bank
a business which is not amenable to the State Bank
ing Department, so Unversagt was indicted. Detect
ives Trainor and Won Gerichten arrested him. He
was released depositing check for 81 900.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29

Both the methods and results when syrup OF
Is taken it is pleasant and refreshing 70 the tase.
and acts gently, vet promptly. on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleansing the system enectuaiy'
dispels colds headaches nd fevers a-t t,res hao'
itual constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the only rem
edy OF its kind ever produced pleasing to the 1ass
and acceptable to the stomach. Prompt In Its ac.
tion and truly beneficial In it's effects, prepared
only from the more healthy and agreeable sub
stances, its many excellent qualities commend 1t 70
all; and have made it the most popular remedy
known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale In 800 ana $l ootti.
bv all leading druggists. Any reliable druggist
who may not have 1t on hand will procure 10
promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Ds
not accept any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.,
FAN FRANCISCO. CAI..
rOuIsv1IrE KY NEW.YORK. Y.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
DR., Schenck's Mandrake Pills
Schenck'S SeaWeed Tonic

before and after Already you begin % feel Ike
new person. But don't forget your lungs Beware g
the terrible tendency OF La Grippe toward pneumonia
you chest pains cough better settle tho matter
at once by tablespoonful OF
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29
Schenck's PulmOnic Syrup

taken three times day, between meas-oftener II the
cough is troublesome You can thus surround ne vey
render. And you'll DO 1t right away you are visa
firnrnh for he Rpmedles
New-York tribune., 1891-12-29

Go right about IT, Don't waste O minute. For tne
splitting headache rackng pains along the spine anS ~
and evers, and dsncnation for food you muss
Ia ake three Or four Of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-11-22
TAR IN THE CONGO STATE
The State h Attack1ag villages That Re.
fuse to Furulsh Aen for the Army.

The State II Attack1ag villages That Ra.
fuse to Furuish Men for the Army.
BosroS. Nov. 21.-A lettor from the Rev. Dr.
Small says that the Congo State is making war
upon the natives Of the Upper Congo. Several
months ago the Government expedition for the
suppression OF slavery started up tho river
under the command OF Mr.. vankerckhoven.
He was instructed to punish all men engaged
In the slave trade. and to enlist men from each
town In the Congo State service. Two large
steamers llled with troops went up the river
intending to put stop to slave raids on the
Lomami and Aruwimi rivers Many Of the
large towns. including ChumbirI. Bolobo.
lrebu. and others. refused 70 supply the men
%S9 hoSd 1os cn
sSeuId also demand thss service 81 the sbless
They. consequently ignored the commands
Of the State, sent. their women and cllldren
away, brought out their powder guns. spears:
sad Sn d sse r. ss
stanes. One 81 the large S ssssmsls. however,
was pierced IN more than dozen PLACES and
ssoidisry; but ths military traIniIn Amin Of The
pSoeb hSps ss as n %sis
The people q Ire6a ded into the Jungle ate.
area Of about three eQuare miles. was burned.
and nothing was left Of It but blackened grass,
burnt STICKS. and fallen trees The Congo
bananas. and ali other provisions they could
the people. The. widest eIeitement prevails
ing q spirit Of savage revenge against all
European residents.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-11-22
THIS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
EyPERrs WITH EYES OPEN VIE 90
ar THE NEW SCHOOL 4UILD1NgA

Ne Hsiis fbr Recent wefk Lakely q Ne
Passed ~ the Besra o. EAsessieu Usssi
the Experts Hepers-New nisssverses.
There 10 apparently going to DO disturb
snce when the Board OF Education gets to-
gether all the facts about tho way the new
public school buildings have been thrown to-
gether.
There has been . very great deal Of per-
functory work on the part Of the higher on
cials. the inspectors In other city departments,
who should have acted as An effective check
and detected the frauds. but there will be moth
ing perfunctory about tho way the investigA-
tion into the frauds will be conducted" said
Commissioner yesterday. Tho committee Of
experts to be appointed By the Building Com
mittee at its meeting on Monday afternoon
will investigate matters In the minutest de-
tail. and the Board will vigorously follow up
the result Of their investigations and bring to
account whoever may be responsible for the
seSoo
was at his ONCE until very late last night max
I Ps G Ss ,Se ol ss.sa ass
getting together even scrap pf Information Ia
buildings under suspicion. as TO what should
have been done. apd what the builders and In
'Pfs Es' fSss' en Ss S,sss Win
school work until the frauds are cleared up
not pass any bills until such time. Balls for
been the fss ss Il the ante dent
functory inepection has been removed.
Ex.Cemmissionsr Little. yhoss reclamation
over for some time TO enable him TO complete
his work on the. report Of tho Building Conn
mlttee. said yesterday that everything Il tend
Ing To confirm. aud indeed 60 amplify the
charges made by. the Building COMMITTEES
Since the presentation OF tho report. he said,
othe. frauds in the construction Of school
buildings aggrcaating thousands Of dollars
cases brass traps and closets each costing eight
Or ton d9!lar:, we're net put In as provided ip
"the pipes were too thin and poor to admit Of
otns rsad .ddten evdsess Sss
c9me in during the past day. Or two. and no
hands IN its report tho Committee on Build
ings will havo ample evidence on which to
bring legal proceedings. and pretty extensive
proceedings.