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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-21
TIE BENNINGTON FAR FROM READY.

n is not at all certain that the new thrdcisss
cruiser Bennington be got ready 10 go with the
squadron Of Evolution to Fishers Island on saturday.
she is far from ready and visitors TO her yesterday
must have thought that IL she could be made ready
for within the next four days it would be almost
miracle. And yet the officers are doing everything
possible and with the mechanics are working early
and late to get the ship ready Yesterday attempt
was made to adjust the rudder chains, when ii was
found that the rudder hard and fast 1t could
not be budgcd' an inch' II is possible that she
win have 10 be put into dry-dock 20 see what tho
trouble is with the rudderwhether IL has rusted In
the pntals, whether something has lodged against
ii and prevents it from being moved.
The officers quarters not yet habitabe. bat the
mechanics hope TO get them In condition 70 sleep In BY
Friday. AS with all ships, the machinery and
boilers require great deal Of work to make them per
feet, hence the engineer officers and their force OF
mechanics are straning every nerve 10 get everything
In perfect order before she goes away from the Navy
Yard. Nearly the entire crew were busy yesterday
putting coal into the bunkers for the manOeuvres that
the squadron will be put through while away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-21
ARRIVAL OF MISS pALLEMAyD.
SHE TELLS HOW SHE CAME TO JOIN TIE CASINO
COMPANY

MISS faullne LAnemand, the veIl-known prima
Gonna, arrived here on the steamship Fulda yester
ohy' 10 begin seasons engagement NJ the casino
"ere sue VIII TAKE the leading parts formerly played
by MISS Lillian Russell. Miss LAllemand WINS seen
ID s city at the Grand Opera House in the season Of
1sso-Vo, In grand opera, and her determination to
devote her voice and talents TO comic opera has proved
more or less Of surprise to her many friends in this
country How she came 10 change her field she ex
planned In All interview with Tribune reporter yes
teday at the Casino where she has already taken I'D
the routine Of rehearsals.
IL al seems very strange TO to begin rehearsing
the Instant one lands from the steamer y said Miss
L'Allemand. "Two wcaks ago was IN nv home
the Castle LAemand fur UP IN the hills of Jacketa in
saxony, and to-day am rehearsng the first part that
/ have ever been cast for In English comic opera
/ have always sung In grand opera In this country,
and, although have had several excellent offers made
me by managers Of light opera, would never give
them any consideration until signed a contract with
Rudolph Aronson. had several reasons for not EN-.
barking In that field First, dlsliked the idea Of
singing every night, and then l always had an idea
that the prlms donna in light opera was overlooked
when the comedy man desired to Introduce some local
lsins
"A few months ago a little incident occurred that
changed my views. and gave the desire to enter
the field Of Eight opera. was singing In Germany In
a company producing a round Of heavy operas when
l received message saying that the Theatre Lobe in
Brcsau in financial difficulties. and my services
were required to assist them If possible. went, and
after considerable hestancy appeared in Die Fielder
The Bat. The success attending the engage
ment was sufficient 10 enable the management 10 pay
all Indebtedness and TO leave them with nice profit
at the end Of four weeks. In addition to which they
paid $1,000 for my services. The work was 50
easy and the surroundings so pleasant that felt my
self leaning toward that class Of singing, and Mr.
ArOnsons offer coming at that time caused me to come
TO the Casino. In the whole range Of comic operas
l don't know Of one that pleases me more than In
digo," and my long acquaintance with Johann Strauss
and his style Of composition places me In a decidedly
familiar position with my venture had Intended
TO remain IN Europe two weeks longer but tho anxiety
to begin rehearsing fastened my departure
Miss LAlemand then described the costumes which
she viii wear in indigo which viii begin at the
Casino on August IL Her description OF them In her
enthusiasm was eloquent In the extreme
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-21
STEPHEN W. MERRITT.

First Lieutenant stephen W. Merritt, one OF the most
popular officers Of the 9TH Regiment, died at Nyack on
sunday lie was son OF the Rev. stephen Merritt
and was born in this city IN 1887. He enlisted In
Company b. 9TH Regiment In 1880; was elected cor
moral in 1883 sergeant 1854, second lieutenant IN
1887 and first Lieutenant I'm 1888 He was an acuVe
and enthusiastic member of the regiment an able onoer
and one of the most expert rltemen In the National
Guard Of the state His last military service was at
tbe state Camp at Peeksklll in June, when he was
suferug from gasrits, which ended IN typhOu leNeF
lie leaves wife and three children. His mineral to
morrow at Nyack will be attended by many ocerS ana
members Of the regiment
The following tribute TO Lieutenant Merritts charac-
ter from the pen of Of his comrades, is an 1ustra
ton Of the esteem in which be was held:
TO the Editor Of e ri u e
Sir: In the death Of Lieutenant Merritt the It'll Regi-
ment officer who possessed the esteem ana coh
dence Of brother officers to the fullest
extent, the second company loses man who was he
right hand captain the loved companion OF evtry man
I'm ia ranks Hosts OF friends attached to him by MS
genial sunny disposition. his unaffected straightforward
manness OF character will lind that something has gone
out OF their lives that cannot be replaced.
Lieutenant Merritt typical National Guardsman-
enthusiastic selfsacricing, modest, unassuming Loyal
and devoted 20 company and regiment he perfected
himself as soldier winning the highest honors on the
drill floor and at range, with the sole thought
NJ rejecting credit upon the Organization IN whose ne-
bsbp he was so proud. 1t is the OF the work OF
ch men that richest heritage Of the regiment e
source from which spring the power and determination to
maintain its high standing and prestige. No longer IN Us
rrs his name and example in the second COM
pany a. long lasts and Tie regiment o. which u
sr,s N nroud a mart is IN existence. II. c. D.
r,.fv On
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-21
LAWN TENNIS AT BAY0NNE.
OPENING THE BERGEN POINT CLUBS HAYpI-
CAP TOURNAMENT.
EDMUND YATES.

OPENING THE BERGEN POINT CLUBS HANDI-
CAP TOURNAMENT.
The opening of the Bergen Point Lawn Tennis
Clubs handicap tournament for members at Bayonne
yesterday, was The results are as follows
Ladies' Singles-First Rounds-Round A-Miss Ida
Harris Qirst class by 10 to .. Round B-sIiss Anna
W. voorhees, second class defeated Miss Minnie
Miss Adele Southland Second class beat Miss saile
Day second class by - to 10.
second Rounds-Round A-Mlss Anna W. VOORHEES,
by l3 to 8. Miss Ida d. voorhees, first class drew
Ladies' Doubles-First Rounds-Round A-Misses
Anna w. VOORHEES, and Florence spence second class,
allowance fifteen points on every game defeated Mrs.
by la to 8. Round B-Misses Ida D. voorhees, and
Sallie Day first class were victorious Misses
lowance fifteen points In every game) by 10 to g..
Final Round-Misses Ida ID. Voorhees, and salie
Day first class won from Misses Anna W. VOORHEES,
Gentlemen's Singles-First RouDds-Round A-Syd-
ney L. smith (irsj class drew bye. Round B.
Coleman (drst class by 10 to Q. Round edward
Brown second class won BY default from John C. $.
Ger second class hast to S. Livingston Davis Second
class by 10 to 49,. Round E-Charles G. Wheeler
to :. Round F-Francis LawtOn third class bested
Herbert voorhees, third class by 10 to 8. Round G.
Ambrose Packard third class defeated William d.
Day third class by 10 to il.
Gentlemens Doubles. First Rouids--Round A-syd-
Charles s. Coleman and Edward o. Schuyler first
class by IS to IS. Round CJohn c. S. Haywood
and Herbert Voorhees, third classl drew bye
Mixed DoubleS.-First Eounds-Round B-Mss Ida
D. VOORHEES, and sydney L. Smith won from Mrs Alan
II. Harris and Charles :. Coleman by 10 IN o. Round
C-Mlss Anna w. voorhees, and Francis Lawton lost
by default tosMiss Minnie Southland and Henry South
ard. Round D-Mlss Leslie Curtis and Charles c.
Wheeler Outplayed Miss Rose Packard and s. Llv
ingstOn Davis by 13 to 10. Round E-MiSs Katherine
Curtis, and Ambrose Packard won by default from Miss
NJ. Packard and Herbert Voorhees,. Round miss
Saie Day and Charles j. Spencer drew a bye.
Owing 70 the failure Of the scheduled contestants 10
appear Round Of the first rounds at mixed doubles
and Round of the first rounds al eenemen's doubles
were not played. The programme for this afternoon
VIII comprise the final round between Misses Ida D.
and Anna W. voorhees,, ladies' singles the second
and third rounds at gentlemen's doubles and the
second rounds at mixed doubles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-21
HoRsBvH1ppED By AN ANGRY WOMAN.

Syracuse, n v, July 2O.-There was lively affair
on East Genesee-st. this afternoon. Alonzo Yates,
Young society man. publicly horsewhipped by
woman whose name could not be learned. Yates is a
con picuOus figure around town His clothes al
ways cut in strict conformity with the latest European
fashion plate He in a phaeton this afternoon.
A woman ard a small boy were walking along the
sidewalk Just as Yates driving by. The woman
was about thirty years old. She a light blue
calico dress and independent air. The boy was nt-
tired in sailor suit and he carried in his La nd large
apple The lad dropped the apple and it rolled into
the road. lie darted after the apple Just in time to
be down by Yates's horse. The right forward
wheel passed over the boys chest, and made cut on
his forehead Several men grabbed the lad and he
carried into drug store, where was found that
he was not seriously hurt Yates stopped tie horse
and jumped out of the carriage, and stepping up TO the
woman, said
Madame. have the honor to inform yOu that it
was an accident. an"
lie probably intended TO say that he was sorry,
but before lie could do the woman hit him across
the face with her open hand and the blow was heard
all around. LOnnys7 hat went into the gutter. Tie
woman struck the yOuns man several more blows Win
her hand, and then grabbing the hoTsewhp from
latess carriage began 10 lay IL across MS head ana
shoulders In all she struck him seven or eight blows
with the Whip. Yates finally Jumped mt0 the phaeton
and drove rapidly away, Willie the woman took her
boy and disappeared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-21
OBITUARY.
PROFESSOR E A. JOHNSON

PROFESSOR E A. JOHNSON.
Professor Ebenezer Alfred Johnson, senior professor
in the department OF arts and science In the university
NJ the CITY OF NewYor and president Of the fncuity
died at his home in YOnkers on Saturday nom apo
plexy. Professor Johnson was born IN New.ha'eh'
Conn. Angrst IL, 1913. Entering Yale College ne
was graduated in 1888 in the same class with the 'e
AIphons0 Taft Professor James d. DANA ana other
men of distinction He subsequently Tor several
years tutor in the college, meanwhile devoung part
of his time 10 the study of law After being admitted
TO the bar however he decided in favor OF scholastic
pursuits and in 1888 he accepted the assistant pro
fess0rshp of the Greek and Latin languages III the
University Of this city. In 1910 he was apponteu
professor Of the Latin language and literature posi-
ton which he retained until his death. IN loo' ne
received from the University the honorary degree OF
IL D. and in 1888 on the occasion Of the complexion
OF the semicentenary Of his connection with the fac
ulty OF arts and science, the degree OF l.. II. ID.
As a scholar he was thorough and exact his studes
covering a wide range and being as minute as they
were comprehensive As an Instructor he was con
scientous and palnstaling. and no member OF the
many successive classes that enjoyed the privilege
of sitting under him could complain OF neglect
or carelessness on his part. The soundness Of his
Judgment and the singular wisdom OF ms advice Haue
him a highly priced counsellor Professor Johnson
had not OF late contributed mucn 20 the press Dul u
his early manhood he published number OF educa-
tIoua works Of value In the line OF his chosen studes
among them editions Of the orations Of Cicero OF cor
nelius NepOs, etc. -.
wife survive him, daughter and son, the Rev.
Alfred V. c. Johnson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-21
The programme az the Madison square OdIueu
nhitheatre tonight will b. as follows:


Surrogate Coffin yesterday, at White Plains. handed
down an opinion in the matter cf the final judicial
accounting Of Charles c. Lloyd and Edward B. Butler
as executors of the late Charles II. Butler. formerly
wealthy landowner at Peeksll, WHO after the Death
Of Henry Ward Beecher purchased the Beecher prop
erty there. The account filed on February Is last
shows that Mr.. Buffers estate was Of the value Of
nearly 1900 600. Mrs. Adelaide l.. Butler. Mr. But
lers widow contested the correctness OF the executors
accounts particularly Of credit Of 1916 81 alleged
to have been paid to F. Kneeand Of this city, for
services counsel. contest proved that up 20 the
time Of filing the accounts only $3.50 had been paid
although the executors In the affidavit annexed 70 their
account said that they paid g. 6G 81. The voucher
Of Mr. Kneeand for that states the character OF
the services claimed to have bexn rendered and the
dates when rendered but does not state the value OF
each item.
The Surrogate says: "They be allowed ony
what they have actually paid, and not what they may
be liable 70 pay. If they were 10 be allowed the
larger sum- it is possible they might never pay the
difference and so gam it 10 themselves from the es
tate This cannot be permitted
The Impeachment Of the vouchers and Of the aft
davit verifying the account Is not understood 10 be
based upon any charge Of fraud upon the part OF the
executors or their counsel. but rather upon a mis-
apprehension by them Of the law on the subject
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SELECTIONS FROM THE MAIL.
THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT IN NETWORK.
AN OBJECTION TO IT on THE GROUND OF
MORALITY


MORALITY.
TO the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: There are scarcely any topics more often
brought before the public by the press and by the va
Gus religious denominations than marriage and divorce
All deprecate the existing state Of things and desire
that there should be care in entering into the
marriage relation and less ease in getting out Of it.
1t seems 70 me that potent factor in much OF this
trouble, one that could be done away with remeded
Is almost wholly overlooked While this remains as
it is, there must Of necessity be much evil refer
to ths marriage contract by which, according TO the
laws OF New-York. man and woman may agree TO
live together husband and wife, either with or with
out witnesses 10 such agreement, and subsequently
acknowledge each other at any all times husband
and wife II have stated IL correctly, there ever
a more unsafe lawi l have heard Of a case In
the State Of NewYork where parties 20 marriage con-
tract such have described have been convicted OF
and punished for bgamy caused either by previous or
subsequent marriage. Doubtless many worthy young
women are deuded in this way, believing for some
reason that secret marriage agreement best under
the circumstances, ard "just good and legal"
ceremony performed by clergyman public official
II, however, either tires Of the arrangement then the
secret compact is little hndrance 20 another
rage, and If the husband leaves his wife and publicly
marries another the poor deserted one is passed of
merely as a forsaken mistress, and few will believe
her anything else. In such as the latter can
the courts right the by branding and Sentenc-
ing the man for blgamyi
II statistics could be obtained Of men and women
living guilty in New-York, it would be found that
many girls have first been enapped in this way, hav
Ing implicit confidence in the men they loved, and
later realizing their position mstresses Of married
men, they have felt themselves dissraced, with no
redress. Could they on the contrary prove them
selves before the world innocent of wfu gdoing
by showing their supposed husbands to be blgamsts
and deceivers many would doubtless gladly reinstate
themselves and lead pure lives, blessing 10 the
munity In which they live. The danger Of arrest and
Imprisonment keeps the vicously inclined in check.
The courts are swift in prosecuting burglars forgers
etc. but deal gently with overlook entirely the
libertne far greater criminal who breaks up homes,
ruins women and makes MS children worse than
orphans. Let us have no laws Of doubtful moral
ity, but let all work for Uniform marriage and
divorce laws in all the states, that shall be framed
In such manner than all may understand, and that
none may dare TO transcTess
Young people should never marry those Of whose
past they not informed, and shOuld bear in mind
that there will generally be bad back OF
a desire for a secret marriage and that ceremony at
which clergyman oiiciates IS the best. B. L.
New York, July Il, 1891.
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5uecial Notices.
pn.fhflice NOTICE..

cshould be read daily by all interested, as changes
letters for foreign countries need not Be specially al:
dressed FOR dispatcn by any gafI'Sh Sn and COM
merca docameGs letters not specially addressed being
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promptly in all cases az 1 1d P per spree VIA
southa1pJon ard B.emen deter, Tor ireland must DO
araced per SpGG and I = south Fnc paft per : =
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a. EgroPs Der stleraad itay spain. Portugal
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n m for .n arrival at New York o. :. Umhr!a, with
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ra 70 B~t0u and thence BY steamer. close at t once
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ma and thence sailing Mondays ana Ihurs
day.,, close this once daily at 20 a 1l Mails II
Mexico owe lana unless .gecaatNv =, 'OE U'ps'@
.Trans Pacific mails Forwarded 70 san Francisco
schedule closing T. arranged on the pre-
sumption Of their uninterrupted Overland transit 70 San
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Francisco hc day sailing q steiners are dispatches
ngel'ious day COHNEIIUs VAN COLT Postmaster.
Postordee. New-York. n. Y. July II. ls2l-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-21
nt.,,z op MRS. EDWARD AyxAx yR.

Mrs. Maud Earle AMMAN, wife Of Edward Amman, r.
o, No Ils West Fy-ffthst this city, died yesterday
morning the Oriental Hotel Maiha'.ah beaeh' from
-t,.nI,i 4 week ago last SATURDAY Mrs AMMAN wa.
burt internally by fall which confined her 70 her bed
The injury was not thought to b serious at INST but in
earuaton finally Get AMI developed iho peritoniti.
from which she died at O'Clock yee1efu1s morning sho
uo,el BristoI Forty.second-st and FifuaVe She was
also niece Of General Ferdinand p Earle proprietor OF
Hotel Normandy In this city. , -. ,.s.,
Two Years ago lat April she was marr,ee 70 I1u"aIa
- and mad a brilliant wedding. at which were maiy
-, ,,, ,conIe Of New.York and brooklyn Her nus
hand a. member Of the oxford Club OF Bfoohiyn ana Is
well kneyu In grookIyn society Mrs AMMAN was IN nes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-21
PRossER WINS THE CUP AGAIN.

The finals IN the Engewood tenns tournament post
poned Saturday played OF the club courts
yesterday afternoon the mixed doubles Miss Saie
Romans and Sheppard Romans defeated Miss A. Burdet
and Herbert Coppeu. 10 ca. %, Ga.
In the gentlemens singles Sheppard Romans defeated
Herbert CopDen 60. So, SO This game for the
prize Of the tournament. NJ. F. PrOsser defeated
Sheppard Romans for the club championship cup 6-3
IS, 6-3. Mr. Prcsser the cup last year. when 10
first offered II he wins it next year 1t will become
his personal property
The gentemen's doubles proved 70 be the most exciting
contest OF the dav. NJ. F. Prosser and @. w. Greene
PLAYED against Sheppard Romans and Herbert Coppen
Romans and CoppeH the frst set CO. Then PIOsser
and captured second by the loose Of 6S
Both play up IN the third set which went
10 Prosser and Greene, 81 Romans and Coppen both
placed the balls for Greene IN and fought
every game only to lose the third and last set which
Went to Prosser and Greene, los.
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srrArnR cAR11sLE Here 4 SHORT TIME.

Senator and Mrs John @. Carlisle Of Kentucky started
for Narragalsett Yesterday afternoon Their stay in
this city was short It was long Senator
70 sec J. 5 Moore the " Parsee Merchant" The sub
committee Of the Senate Of which Mr.. CARLISLE IS MEM
her is ENGAGED in an investigation which deals with the
working q the various tariff laws. 1t most eompre-
hesye research and Involves an immense Of labor
Mr. Carlisle was expected be present at the meeting held
in this city, which was discontinued owing 10 his absence.
but for reasons 10 himself he failed TO appear
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oens furnished to the press, though II is quite certain
tna' 'ne naval attaches 10 the Embassies OF France
Russia and Germany will be Informed Of the minutest
particulars while in very short suaoe Of time full
account Of them will be on sale in New-York for d
dollar What the Admiralty is especially afraid Of Is
that the nerlority of socalled torpedo catchers
should be made manifest They were very inferior
at the beginning of the mobilization The spider broke
down very badly and the spanker crept into Falmouth
With only one set Of engines going
EDMUND YATES