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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
IN MEMORY OF MONsIGNOR PRESTON
THE REV. A. ]. CLANCY TO SUCCEED HIN As
PASTOR OF ST. AIMS.

THE REV. A. ]. CLANCY TO SUCCEED HIN As
PASTOR OF ST. AIMS.
The months mind for Monsignor Thomas 5. Preston,
the former Vicar-GeneTal of the ARCHDIOCESE In 81
AIMS Roman Catholic Church yesterday, OF which hs
was pastor for many years, was attended By con-
gregation OF cergymen and laymen that filed the lsrs
building The altar was d;aped in black. The soena
mass of requiem celebrated by the Rev. John T.
Kearney pastor of St. Patricks Old Cathedral, In MON
St. The Rev. Father sandy Of Morrlsana, was deacon
and the Rev. Father Mcclure, Of Barrytown, sub]eson
Archbishop Corrigsn also present, with his ser
tary, Monsignor Mcdonnell Vicar-General Farley 's
Rev. Bernard ORelly, Father Lavele Of the Cathedral
Father Edwards of the Church OF the Immacma1e Nof
ception in East FOuFeenthst., and the Rev. lhons
F. Lynch, Of the Church of the TRANSPORTATION Inc
Rev. DR.. Henry A. Brann, pastor Of stAgnes Chacl'
spoke the eulogy Monsnor Preston, ana ieierEed
his piety, his intellectual power and his great force
character.
Archbishop Corrigan has appointed the Rev. Anoie"
J. Clancy, the first assistant in st. AIMS ChuFcn III
East Twelfth-st TO be its pastor in place OF &onso'
Preston who Is dead. To Father oan. the pastor o. me
Church OF the ANNEXATION, One-h hundred and thfV'
first ST. and Broadway was offered the vacancy out ne
declined the ground Of ill-health. Father CLANCY
only thirty five years old. and has OBLIGATED at 81
AIMS Church since his ordination eleven years ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
CONNEFF TO LEAVE The AMATEURS.
THE NOTED DIsTANCE-RUNNER DECIDES TO BE-
COME A PROFESSIONAL.

THE NOTED DIsTANCE-RUNNER DECIDES TO BE-
COME A PROFESSIONAL.
Lovers OF amateur athletics will be panied to learn
that one OF their brightest stars has abandoned them
and is about to become professional Thomas r.
Connect, the champion distance runner and member OF
the Manhattan Athletic Club, called upon Secretary
j. E. sullivan, OF the A. A. w. yesterday and announced
this intention. The popular athlete will sail on the
Umbra next Saturday for Ireland.
When asked his reasons for abandoning amateur
athletics the remarkable little said al have no
particular reason, except that my uncle, who first
brought me out as a runner, desires to what
can do as professional. have Just received letter
from him in which he says that he will back me to
run either j. Kibblewhe, w. II. Morton or E. W,
Parry the great English amateur runners, for any
amount from 81 900 upward. In the case Of a match
being arranged the distance which will probably be
will be two four and ten miles,
Connetf also said that he did not intend to do any
running for the present. lie will to his home, in
Clane County Kildare for vacation Of couple OF
months and in case OF his being able 10 arrange a
match will begin training about the 1st OF March.
Connect is one Of the most remarkable distance runners
ever seen in America He has won the one three and
ten mile championships OF this country, and the one
mile championship Of England. He first became famous
BY defeating L. G. Carter, of the New York Athletic
Club in four-me match at Balls Bridge, Dublin
runner America has ever had, in the two-me champion
shin OF Canada
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
FIELD TRIALS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Lexington, n. c., Dec. SpecIaIj.-Heavy rains
this morning stopped the running of the Ponter-Al'
Ages Stakes in the central field trials. The sky
clearing toward start was made with the hrs'
brace in the first SERIES just out of the village Nick
OF Naso and Duke II Hessen a fairly good heat
Nick Of Naso doing nearly all the works BIRDS range
and pace good for both. Wild Damon and Don
Flshel were the next two down; Wild Damons SUI
perior range and speed were noticeable and nc
handled his birds fairly WELL Don Fshel will hardly
be sent out again. Devonshre Don and Rock I'd ran an
excellent heat both beat out their ground well, but
Rock I'd showed the keenest nose. botn dogs went
well enough to he considered further in the stake
This was the last brace for the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
BUSINESS IN THE SUPREME COURT.

M'uvAINE's APPEAL PRACTICALLY SETTLED
CLAAssEN AND sIMMoNsS CASE POSTPONED.
Washington. Dec. THE United States Supreme
Court TO day practically decided the appeal Of Charles
McI1vaine, who is under sentence Of death in New
York for the murder Of Lucca, the Brooklyn grocer,
from the decision of Judge LacOmbc, refusing to grant
writ of habeas corpus when, after listening to long
argument by George NJ. Curtis, McIlvane's counsel,
il declined to hear argument by Acknowledgement
Tabor representing the state of New-York, on the
ground that IL not necessary. When the Court
declined 10 hear him Attorney General Tabor called
attention TO the fact that counsel was present TO
represent Nicola Trezza, another New York murderer
whose appeal Is pending, and as the two cases in
yoyed the same legal questions, he asked that it be
passed upon nj the same time.
Attorney General Miller asked the Court TO post
pone the hearing of the cases Of Caassen and Smons,
the Ncw-Yorl bank presidents, who are confined in
fail for embegzIement and Hting" operations Chief
Justice Fuller finally said that the case would be set
down At the foot of the assigned for to-day so
that the Government could have one or Two Gays more
in which 10 prepare for the argument
The Court postponed until the second Monday in
January the hearing Of the cases Of Fielden and
schwab the Chicago Anarchists
Other business done by the court was as follows:
No. 14l7-The Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis and
Omaha Railroad Company plaintiff In error, agt John
Roberts Dismissed.
No. 4I-Henry JnOnttS tOBhlhh, dPPeiI"HT ae"' "'N
south Carolina Railroad Company and Others. De
cree affirmed with costs.
No. 13-Tne Singer Manufacturing Company, ap
reliant ast William A. Wright, Controller General,
ETC., and others Dismissed with costs.
The Chief Justice announced The following orders:
No 1454-Ths United States plaintiff In error. agt.
George sangers, ct al Motion 10 advance granted
and cause assigned for argument on January H. after
cases Nos. 1925 and 1915.
VI, lOs5-The Fidelity and Casually Company Of
New-York. plaintiff in er1or agt Mlla Morris. by her
next friend, Henrietta Morris Writ OF certorari
dered 20 bring up the proceedings for the removal Of
he cause from the State court
Tie Chief Justice announced that the court would
adjourn on Monday, December 81 until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
DEATH OF MRS. r. n. DE LEON.

Mrs. Ellie NJ. De Leon died on Sunday at st. Vim
cents Hospital from pneumonia and nervous pros
tration after illness Of only twenty-four hours
Her sudden death fastened by grief at the loss
of her husband, Edwin De Leon, who was United
states Consul-Genera to Egypt during the admins
tratons of Pierce and Buchanan. and whose obituary
notice appeared in The Tribune last Wednesday. Mrs
DE Leon's maiden Ellie NJ Nolan. She
was born in Ireland. of wealthy parents. and was
travelling In Egypt for her health when she met Edwin
De Leon Soon afterward she married to him In
Dublin Mrs. DE Leon esteemed handsome
woman in her day. and even up TO the time Of her
death her charming looks and pleasing manner never
left her. She was q devout Catholic. and went to st.
yineenps Hospital from her home. No. IA West Ninety
flrst-st She was anxious to have the companlonshp
NJ the sisters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
HE ANNOYED WOMEN AND SHOT AT A MAN.

An insane man, whose mania seems to be homi-
cdal, like that OF Russell sagc's assailant
raigned In General Sessions yesterday lie was Cap
tain John f. Walker. the retired list OF the United
states Army. on October 81 he shot at Charles T.
schlesngcr broker, living at No. 2os West Fifty
fourth-st. Walker has often annoyed women whom be
didn't know and wept to Mr.. schlesingers house to
prosecute the brokers' sister Mr.. schlesnger tried to
put him out OF the house, and the Captain fired at him.
Walker. IL was proved In court graduated from
west Point In 1906 and soon afterward showed signs
Of insanity. In 1887 he lived a; tho boarding house
Mrs. Lazerowtz. No. OBS East Fifteentlst. and an
noyed al the Ger inmates by his pecuiIaes. Lieu
tenant Charles e.. Treat 9Th Artillery, an aide amp
on General Towards STAFF, wished TO take Walker 10
the Military Insane Asylum at Washington, and the
prisoner turned over TO him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
ON THE WATCH FOR COTTON THIEVES.

The Warehouse and Delivery Committee OF the
Cotton Exchange has decided to offer a reward OF
$500 for Information leading to the conviction OF the
thieves who have recently been stealing cotton on
the lighters used to transport cotton about the harbor
On the night OF November 80 the police found thirteen
bags OF cotton weighing 1900 pounds, at Charlesst
and the North River, where it had been left by the
thieves Cotton handlers have suffered before from
the depredatons OF thieves who made II practice to
take five or ten pounds each bale that they could
get at on the various piers where it stored This
was stopped by the employment of private detectives.
Now the thieving has taken FORM and the cotton
is stolen while on the lighters.
1t is said that only through cotton is touched and
the Cotton Exchange Is anxious to put stop to the
practice as the members believe that II II Is allowed
10 continue 1t will seriously inure the business OF
the port,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
III. w. BROwER,
DI A MO N D S,
PRECIOUS STONES GEMS A SPECIALITY.
MANUFACTURER OF
DIAMOND JEWELRY. WATCHES, &c.
NO. % JOHN STREET.

January A. Opinions win be delivered and motions
heard on Monday December 81, and any case which
might be under argument will be finished, but no case
will be taken up for argument on that day.
No. ssO-rhe Interstate Commerce Commission, ap-
pellant agt. the Baltimore and ohio Railroad Com
pany Motion to fix day for argument submitted.
No 296-James A. simmons, plaintiff in error agt.
the United States. Ordered to be placed on the call
for today after No. 026, motion OF Mr.. Attorney
General Miller, for the defendant in error.
No 142-The United states, plaintiff In error. agt.
Horace NJ Ruggles and others.
No 145s-Lau Ow Bew, appellant, agt. the United
States. Advanced and assigned for argument on jan
No 137-The New-Orleans Pacific Railroad Company
and Others appellants, ag. John ID. Parker and Others
Motion to dismiss submitted.
No. 296-The Union Pacific Railroad Company.
plaintiff in error. agt Ralph A. Pidcock Dismissed
with costs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
THE MAYOR WANTS TO LAND QUIETLY.

Numerous inquiries made at the City Hall yes
terday by persons who were anxious to know ~hat
form the supposed reception to Mayor Grant wolpu
take on his return from Ireland One publie-sprited
citizen wanted to supply Grassland for the occasion
Secretary Holly Informed all corners that the Mayor
had "shut down. on any sort OF demonstration
Il have Just received letter from him." Mr.. Holly
said, sin which he deprecates any attempt at re-
ception. To use his words. he wants no fuss
made on his arrival. lie hopes to be able to lahd
quietly and peacefully, and nothing would be more
distasteful to him than a public reception"
The Teutonc. which Mr.. Grant Is passenger
was three hours and n half late in leaving Queens
town and although she Is due on Wednesday her late
start together with the bad weather which she must
have encountered, WILL it is believed. delay her ARRIVAL
until Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
CHARGED WITH CRUELTY TO CATILENEy

Two boats filed with policemen from the police
boat Patrol went out to the steamship France when
she dropped down TO Bedlow's Island yesterday nom
her pier They went 10 arrest the foreman Of the
cattlemen, against whom charges had been made OF
cruelty and robbery. The charges were made oeNse
the British Consul by seven Russian Hebrews who aa
shipped as cattlemen on the steamer She put out OF
port something over n week ago but was forced
return by the shaking up she got by an immense wave
off shinneoock Light Her cargo shifted and had 70
be BESTOWED. Yesterday she was ready for sea ana
anchored of Bedlow's Island to take on catue 'of
her deck load.
The Russian Hebrews stated before the British Consul
that when the France returned to port the foreman
of the cattle gang, whose first name was william,
locked them up in a room and drawing pistol forced
them to give up all the money they had. Ipe'
trunks they declared, were broken open, the COZ,
tents removed and hay and straw substituted. 1le!
say they were beaten and abused In shamenil ma,
ner. "William's" arrest was ordered at once, bul
TO late hour last night he had not appeared on 'H'
France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
EXAMINATIONS AT THE NAVY YARD.

The board OF officers which has been conducting the
examination OF applicants for the vacant places OF
muster W orfmen and quartermen at the Navy Yard
will finish It's work OF examination to-day. 1t will
then probably put itself in teegraphc communication
with Washington to learn whether 1t has any further
duties to perform in its official capacity OF Board on
Navy Yard Reorganization before adiourning. In re
Iation to the man who discovered surreptuousy
making copy OF the questions to take away with HIM
probably acting dummy candidate for the purpose
Of aiding some real candidate-one OF the officers SAID
Yesterday that even If an applicant should succeed in
any such scheme it would not be OF much advantage
10 him. In addition TO the written examination There
is also an oral examination which the board PLACES
much reliance, and from which II can tell much as to
the applicants fitness for the place. Moreover, the
hoard was ON the lookout for such schemes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
THE sxEr-sUGAR INDUSTRY.
WHAT Is BEING DONE UNDER THE IS;PIRA1ioS
OF THE NEW TARIFF LAW.

WHAT, Is BEING DONE UNDER THE lN:fi"AiAo"
OF THE NEW TARIFF LAW.
Some months ago The Tribune called the a''enuv n
OF the business men OF the united states " - A..
tenn ~ the beet-sugar industry In this country nv
h. n,o tho hone was expressed that steps mie"I w
Ian On .scertain whether small plant was not posi
h,o which could be used IN small neighoorhooo' "
so for a few thousand dollars establish DeeSous~
industry I'm hundreds OF towns In the On'eo o'e'oo
ono Gentlemen in this city acting upon that sugges
ton sent A. c. Duysters, man OF praeuca ao'n''' =,
visit many of the sugarbeet industries Oh huiopc. ~
looked nm the question exllaustvely ana iouh" .'a
~. - cannot he produced economically except on
. largo scale At least IL Will require much iarser
nant than The Tribune had hoped would oe heocs
sity. Mr. Duysters, however, returned "i1' n,uo''
valuable information as to methoos Vi oooo $3.50" 80.
nd the ,mproved processes of making sugar ron
beets Since his return some partles' i'll oono.
with Mr. Duysters, have been looking up thc "ue"o''
and have already received propositions from tmr'y
-. a,,rent nlaccs I'm twelve different States oner
ing to furnish liberal subscriptions ana pehV VI pe0
40 Tho industry can be established in these various
places. ,.rce
A n,sn f. now being matured whereby a iarso
parcnt organization will be established III "no e.s
which will aid these local enterprises Win h'''0y
funds and experienced workmen TO engage sueos 49,,
,n this new industry This country consumed aoou'
4 900 O00, 900 pounds OF sugar aS0 'e"' q ,h,s
tIe over 500 100000 pounds were proouceo III V"
oo,rtrv There are untold millions OF acres Oh iau
,,h,n OUR borders well adapted to the culture oi "o
sugar beet Why then should our own people no. pup
NV this enormous demand for sugar. The tribune
homes that the effort being made to answer 'nS
question will prove successful and our readers s4e
assured that the men engaged in this eh'erp"se
are in no way connected with any rehners Oh sugar
with any former organization. The business Is oens
built UP de novo and is simply ano'ner ev,ue"so
he Smuggling efforts being started to benefit this coun
&c.. rnder tbe inspratian furnished by the provisions
NJ the new Tariff law The bounty offered IOr I rs
production OF sugar Is likely to produce
ns 600 600 pounds OF beet sugar were I'll 400
in The United states last year. 1t will be 2ooooooo
pounds this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
yEAMyG HE END OF THE TELEPHONE SUN.

Boston, Dec. AFTER two years spen' ~ The
testimony, the for the United s'a@ .5.rt IL
Bell Telephone Company TO annul the nen - an he
believed TO be complete and no moro e''ueH ,. copr
taken for The Government although the .'N" 49,, a.,
has extended fhe time until December "a Only =,
witnesses were brought before Commissioner i,s.,S
including Professors Dolbear, Pickering am 40.
No evidence has been taken by the uoVer1"s Oh
cept what had before been taken IN the Drs" -
suit. No evidence tending to prove maud aA' .,s,
produced 1t is evident that all the Government
to do Is to bring before the supreme Court inc a.
Daugh case once more with the expeciauo1 sIf Draw
court which almost evenly a aISIon u Ibis time
baugh suit may give dinereht uee''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
IRREST OF BANKRUPT MERCHANTS.

The firm OF Solomon & Cohen. consisting of Ephram
solomon william Cohen and Walter Cohen. and own
ing the Empire Pants Company, OF No 629 Broadway,
failed last May. Indictments found against the
three partners the charge Of obtaining goods under
false pretences. Tie complaDants were Frederick A.
Won Bermuth & Co.. dealers In wooens at No. SO
Worth.st. Not long before the failure solomon &
Cohen bought goods worth $500 OF from Won Bermuth
a. Co., declaring that they were worth $4,000 above
all their debts.
Solomon and william Cohen arrested and ar
raigned in General sessions yesterday. They were
released in $1,000 bail each. Walter Cohen has been
arrested in Canada. and an attempt WILL be made 10
have him extradited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
STRIFE AMONG ATHLETES.
RECEIPTS FROM THE FOOTBALL GAME.

YALE DOES NOT SEND DELEGATE TO THE PRO
| POSED CONFERENCE.
8. J. Cornell. the manager Of the Princeton
Thanksgiving Day football game at Manhattan Field
returned to the city yesterday lie is chairman of the
Athletic Committee OF the Manhattan Athletic Club, and
had entire charge for his club Of the recent great foot
ball game Yale men are dissatisfied with their share
OF the receipts and people have been bold enough
to charge crooledncss against the Manhattan Athletic
Club
MIR. Cornell had arranged a meeting with Managers
W. b. Wright and Max Ferrand at the Manhattan Atf-
letic Club yesterday afternoon, but the college men did
not appear at the appointed time. Manager Wright, OF
Yale telegraphed that he could not be present
81 have heard no Official protest from either Yale or
Princeton said Mr.. Cornell last night and know OF
no dissatisfaction about the receipts, except what
have read In the newspapers The attendance at the
| game was over $4,000, and the receipts were
| s3eo63 10. Yale and Princeton each received
S1442s 80. while the Manhattan Athletic Club received
1919 49, scarcely enough to pay for the improvements
| our club made at the grounds.
"As far the tickets concerned, they were all
| accounted for. They printed by the American
| Bank Note Company, and properly numbered.
see that it is charged that gatemen. policemen and
tckettakers resod tickets, and defrauded us in that
way. did what could TO prevent any such leakage.
"Before the game refused to appoint dckesellers
and be responsible for them telling the college men
that they had better appoint the toketseers them
selves. This the college men refused to do. 1t was
finally settled that club would appoint ticket.
sellers and that each college to detail student
| to cooperate with each dcketseller. That made
two college watching each tcketseller IL there
was any combination there / am We cannot be
| blamed.
| "Now, will tell you what" said Mr.. Cornell his
| face flushing angrly. IF the colleges will make
formal charges l will have every ticketseler who
sold tickets at that game arrested. will also de-
mand the arrest OF every college man who was dele
gated TO watch and assist the paid ticket Sellers
Mr. Cornell seemed TO think 1t singular that Yale
| should be making many charges, and yet when a
conference suggested, that Manager W. B. Wright
should fail TO be present Mr.. Cornell remained at
the clubhouse all yesterday afternoon. IL was the
general opinion last night that the college men had
decided to accept their share and keep quiet for the
future Each college received about $4,000 more than
| it did for the game at Eastern Park In 1890.
Here Is the official count of the number OF people
present al the recent famous contest:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-08
PLENTY OF WATER BUT NONE TO WASTE

Although Chief Engineer Birdsall calculates that
The recent rains will fill the storage reservoirs and the
Croton Lake with enough water to supply the city
until spring, nobody will be allowed to waste any
of it at present If Commissioner Gilroys inspectors
can prevent 1t. The orders directing continuance
OF the economic system remain In force. This, Mr.,
Giroy sald because extremely cold weather might
set in and freeze everything up. About 0,000 600
gallons are now coming to the city daily. The main
Central Park reservoir marked "a feet inches yes
terday, a gain in the last week Of 2 feet inches
The old reservoir stood at % feet inches gain Of
feet inches, and at the Fortysecondst. reservoir
the depth was % feet 10 inches, gain Of 4 feet
inches The Boyd's Corners and Middle Branch reser
voirs are reported full, and the Croton Dam filling
randly.