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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-09
DEATH OF MISS MATILDA HAYES.

Miss Matilda Halves, who died yesterday, aged eighty
was the daughter Of the late Peter Halves and Nancy
pos, An ancestor OF hers. Edward Halves. came from
rroIo,d in 1895 and settled in Dedham OF Wrentham
Mass where all descendants lived, down to the be-
ginning OF this century and were prominently identified
h ,he bistory Of Massachusetts, The old Halves home
o,a epecd over two hundred ago, is still stand
inc On the outskirts Of Franklin Mass
The grcat-grandson Of Edward Halves was Joseph
pswns who was one the three incorporators OF the
town NJ FRANKLIN Mass He helped TO organize one oil
the frat bodies of mnute.men in the Revolution He was
made lieutenant Of Captain Asa Fairbanks company one
~ Ave companies ''who marched from Wrenham on the
ron, dav 81 April IT5, In the Colony service" He
hod onsv served with distinction in the French and
Indian War In 1864
His son, the father OF Miss Matilda RAVES was fetef
H., ,vo graduated from Rhode Island College in 1871,
and subsequently lived in this city where ne incorporated
the Washington Company and remained its sec
rotary up time OF his death IN ioZ" atua ha"es
horn December TO- 1904 For the last few years she
had lived with her nephew, Gilbert H. Hawes OF Orange
n. j.
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TIE OLD BROOKLYNITES DINE.
SPEECHES BY Ex-MAYoR HUNTER CONGRESS-
NAN DooDY, JUDGE MOORE AND OTHERS.

SPEECHES BY EXMAYoR HUNTER. CONGRESS-
MAN DooDY, JUDGE MOORE AND OTHERS.
About eighty members of the Society OF Old Brook
Tnites sat down to their eighth annual dinner at tho
Clarendon Hotel In Brooklyn last evening. Elk
Mayor John W. Hunter presided Among the others
present were General John q. woodward. ex-Mayoi
ID. d. Whitney, Edward D. White, Daniel I. Leverich
john r. Morris, Samuel G.. Haynes Edwin II. Burnett
s. Warren snccdOn, judah b. voorhees,. William WISE
w. H. Cotton, ID. w. c. Langdon, william O. Booth,
Joseph II. MUMMY, Nicholas Van Dyk. George G.
Sexton, George W. Bergen, p. W. Williamson. William
Conklin, James 4. Murtha, william AppeGnte ard
A. L. Raily.
When the stage Of the dinner at which coffee was
served was reached exMayor Hunter began the speech
making with appropriate remarks He successfully
introduced Congressman d. 4. Doody. Civil Justice
Jacob New Judge Henry A. Moore, ex-senator William
H. Mur;ha and Assistant United states Dstrlct-Attor-
ney John Oakley. who spoke words Of mingled wit and
wisdom which were appreciated in a marked manner.
The members forgot the fifty years OF residence in
Brooklyn requisite belong to the society and felt as
II boys once more In the Brooklyn of their youth Tho
arrangements for the dinner made by Daniel i.
Leverich Colonel G.. w. Stlllwcll, stephen Kidder,
Alexander Glichrst and Judah j. VOORHEES,.
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AGAINST SHORTENING THE COURSE.
THE HARVARD ovERsEERs REJECT THE Pro

PosAL OF THE MAJORITY OF THE FACULTY.
Boston, April (specaD.-Thc Harvard Board Of
Overseers to-day voted not TO shorten the course.
The action taken by the Board recommended by
its committee. The shortening Of the was pro-
posed by majority Of the faculty. The faculty's
proposals were as follows:
/. That the requirements for the degree of A. Z:
be expressed under suitable regulations, with regard
TO length of residence and distribution Of work. In terms
Of courses q study satisfactorily accomplished:
. That the number of courses required for the &c
8. That when a student enters college there shall
requirement OF sixteen courses First ANY advanced
studies which he is passed in his admission OK.
animation beyond the number required Tor ADMISSION
and, second, any other college studies which he has
d That student may be recommended for the de-
gree of A. B. In the middle as well as at the end
OF the academic year.
The committee of the overseers, which consisted Of
Mcssrs. Henry w. Putnam and doSer Walcot recon-
mended the following votes:
Voted That the Board Of overseers does not concur
with the Cooperation in It's approval OF the hst anu
second proposals Of The c9ege concurs with
the Corporation in It's approval OF the thru pI0p1sa
Of the college faculty. proy %S rbe ee student enters
college there shall be placed 10 MS cIeaU tVwau s
yng the requirements for the degree which Si Se hs
passed In his admission examination beyond the NUM-
Der required for admission and, sceond' any other
college studies which he has anticipated. in. .,,
Voted that the Board of Oveiseers concurs with the
Corporation In is approval of the fourth proposal Oh
the college faculty. , A..
Voted that the Board OF Overseers reconmehus tlo
faculty in accordance with the following proposition
That a senior intending to enter the Medical schooi
and take the fun four years course heren may
under proper supervision, include In the requirements
for the degree OF Bachelor of Arts the courses on
physiology and anatomy required in the first year
Of the Medical School, each Of the said courses to
count as one full elective course , -, -. oou
Voted. that. in the opinion OF the Boarn ol oner,
seers il Is advisable that the faculty facilitate that
attainment of the degree Of Bachelor OF MIS- npSn
netition in less time than four years especially DIV
those students intending to take professional or
graduate courses OF study by any means wfc; 90 h1s
involve either a reduction In the number or dlcuIy
of the courses required for the degree or an undue
hrrrying OF the Students work.
The first vote Of the committee was favored by
twenty yeas and one nay. The second was unani-
monsy adopted The third rejected by a vote
of nine yeas and thirteen nays. me 1ourIn V0 g
was rejected by vote of five to eighteen anu tno
fifth by the vote.
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You will find 1t worth your while to examine the
Short pithy advertisements on the ninth page this
morning.
MOSS MADE Il DASH FOR LIBERTY.
HE STRUGGLED WITH TWO POLICEMEN AND is
NOW AWAITING TRIAL.

HE STRUGGLED WITH TWO POLICEMEN AND is
NOW AWAITING TRIAL.
Thomas II. Moss, who is said to be a notorious
Western crook was held for trial by Justice Hill
broth. at the Tombs Police Court. yesterday. Moss
said he lived at Orange, n. j. He is known by u
gallery.
Moss entered the jewelry store Of WEIGH q Sons,
at Barclay and Greenwich sts, about noon on Tues
day and asked TO see some diamond scarf pins Gus
tave Pelloth one of the statesmen waited on him
and placed on the show case tray containing many
varieties OF pins After fumbling over the stock
awhile. the man said there nothing there to
suit him. and, turning, ebout to leave the store
when tho salesman reached over the counter and
seized him. Another salesman out in search of a
policeman, while third guarded the door.
Officer Carney, the salesman'S complaint. arrested
the man. Nothing was found his person. but In
one corner Of the store three diamond pins picked
up. The man seemed to be professional shopfter
Every pocket in the black coat he reached to the
bottom Of it. One pocket the inside Of the coat
was three feet long,
In company with officer Carney and Detective
Flynn he taken TO Police Headquarters, where he
sat Tor his picture. The three boarded q Fourth
10 the TOmbs Court. They stood the front plat
form. and had gone but half block when Moss
suddenly made bold break for liberty. With q
blow from the shoulder lie caught Detective Flynn
detective of the car. Carney received blow in the
face ard was partially stunned Flynn regaincd his
feet and drawing billy dubbed the prisoner into sub
mission and capped pair OF handouts on his wrists.
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SELECTIONS FROM THE MAIL.

NEITHER LYNCHlNG NOR PLOTTING PRAISED.
To the Editor OF TIE Tribune.
Sir: The Republic Of the United States has Welcomed
and does welcome all persons TO its shores who come
with honest intention Of becoming loyal American
citizens loyal TO the laws Of their adopted country
but she does not welcome, though she has long
tolerated and sheltered, those who have been as
turblng element in their land, and who ned TO THIS
country to escape the punishment which perhaps they
richly deserved. In this free land' many undeslF-
able persons have found refuge, homeland way to
obtain honest and honorable work. II they were so dis
posed. While VIC have doubtless many laAanS (as
we'll as those Of other natlonaltles) VINO are most
honorable, peaceful and industrious citizens unfortu
naely, for years large part Of the Italian clement OF
the city has been spoken Of by men FAMILIAR with
It as dangerous one In the community We are
rather tired OF such additions TO our population There
FORE having recalled her distinguished and estlmable
representative, would IL not be good me 10 suggest
from Washington that Italy also call these dlSsatsned
runaway children 10 come back and enjoy there the
greater privileges OF freedom which she offers er SUD
jects How many would respond! Inc best seht
nent of tho community Is cOndemnatory OF the New
Orleans ynchng OF the killing OF untred and possibly
gultess men. When justice fails because OF the
bribery OF Jurors or from other cause let the people
demand new trial for the accused men, and also bring
the jurors TO trial. and to punishment they are guilty.
M briberv NJ. A. T.
Brooklyn, Aprl IA, 1901.
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APPLETON-At Jersey City, Tuesday, April 7, suddenly,
OF apopleXy Thomas IS. Appleton aged 20 years
Relatives and friends respectfully invited TO attend the
funeral services Friday evening April TO- at o'clock,
nc his late residence IL Coden.st
Interment at convenience Of family
ROYD-On Wednesday, ALrl 8, 1891 at Tarrytown,
n. w. after brief Illness, David l. Boyd formerly OF
Albany, N Y.
PURLI NGAME-At his residence In the village of New
pot n. Y, March so, at M suddenly, OF disease
OF tie heart Henry u. Burlngame, In the ga year OF
Funeral services were held on Thursday at M at his
late residence In that village and hls remains were
inferred In the family lot
CAMAC-At Philadelphia, Tuesday April z, Ellen Nell:
vane daughter OF the late Bloomfield Mellvaine anu
wife OF william Camac NJ. d.
CAPRON-On 4h month It'll, 1891, Jacob Capron, In the
64th year Of his ase, after short Illness at Ma resi-
dence 1870 East ll2th-st
Relatives and friends invited attend his funeral at
Friend Meeting House. l5th-st. and Rutherford Place.
9th day. 4th month, 9th, 1891, at y. m
CLELAND-on Tuesday morning. April z. James w.
Cleland OF Eiida ScheEnerhorn aud the ae james
Clsand. 81.
Friday April 10, a. IL O'Clock.
ONALDsON-Suddeny. OF pneumonia Tuesday, April z,
Edze Lindsay Donaldson, son OF the late John L. Donald
Funeral services at his late residence IS Quineyst
brooklyn Friday, April 10. 1891, at o'clock.
Interment az convenience OF family.
FISHER-On the 7th inst at the residence OF William r.
wharton esq at lslip L.. L. Maria Ricketts,. daughter
of the lae William Fisher and Julia Palmer OF fhadei
phia
Funeral services at late residence No. AZ West 9tss
on Thursday, April D. at 30 q. III.
Phi ladelphla paneFs pe9ss ennv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-09
MR.. JOHNSON RECEIVES HIS DECORATION.

Robert U. Johnson Of "The Century Magazine secre.
tary of the Authors Copyright League and of tho
Joint Executive Copyright Committee, representing all tho
leagues which favored the Copyright measure which re-
Gently became law upon hearing Of the illness OF Count de
Ksratry the special envoy of the French Government,
called at the Hotel Martin Tuesday to If he could
be OF any assistance the French soldier and writer
The Count who was instructed by the French Govern.
mont 10 decorate with the Cross Of the Legion OF Honor Mr.
johnson and exCongressman William L. Simods of Hart
ford Conn., IN token Of their successful efforts in behalf OF
international copyright advantage Mr. Johnson's
visit TO present him his cross.
The same evening the intended for exCongressman
S,n,onds was forwarded 10 him az Hartford.
The gold medal be presented to Senator O. H. Plat
comes from the Syndicat Pour la Protection dc la Propee
Litteraire ct Artistique.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-09
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

Miss Rosna vokes and her company, Sheaded by
Felix Morris, will begin their annual season at DAILY
Theatre Oh Monday evening. The bill for the first
week includes "A Game of Cards." "Wig and Gown"
aud "The Rough Diamond"
The list of volunteers for the entertainment to be
given BY the Treasures Club Of America at the Broad
way THEATRE on Sunday evening includes Miss Maggie
Cline, Miss Lotte ellison, Harry Kernel, e. j. Henley'
Miss Olga Isler the Doree Brothers, Miss Flora Moore
Miss Frankie Kembe, Miss Jennie Pearce Miss Lena
Mayo Miss Stevenson, c. w. stube Mr. Franlto 5. A.
Abeles Thomas Ebert j. 7. Irish. Juds0n and Byrne,
T. A. BalIantyne Master McKeever and Thomas Casey.
An arrangement has been made to extend the run Of
EThe Power OF the Press at the Star Theatre beyond
May 2, the time originally set for its end
Next season will probably be the last of the profess
sional partnership Of Joseph Jefferson and W. j. Flor
Mr.. jefferson has determined TO take the rest
10 which his years Of hard toll enle him. In 1892 93
he will play for few weeks only, and in none but the
larger cities, returning 10 his representation OF Alp
Van Winkle." Mr. Florence will again take inc ROAD
as a star on his own account.
Mr. Stoddard will end his last course of lectures at
DAYS Theatre this afternoon with his account Of The
Passion Play of 1890 at 0berammergau"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-09
HERE'S 4 GREAT CHANGE FOE ITALY
A YARN THAT AN AFRICAN KING is MAD AT
THE UNITED STATES FOR THE TREAT
al y

A YARN THAT AN AFRICAN KING is MAD AT
THE UNITED STATES FOR THE TREAT
MENT OF HIS SUBJECTS
Washington, April 81. E. Bruce, coOred man Of
this city, is in receipt OF remarkable letter from
person signing himself Hoodo Hoo, who says he is
representative of the King Of Dahomey who. according
to the letter. about to seek indemnity from the United
States for deprving him Of his subjects The letter
reads in part as follows:
On my arrival in New-Yorl found that the United
States and Italy had become involved in u dispute
which promised to eliminate in the gravest fashion,
am here because Of similar wrongs committed against
my people. The King Of Dahomey in Africa has heard
how his people have been treaed in TINS country NY
related to him stories which have described the Iynch
ing of and other cruees inflicted upon poor negroes
until his patience completely exhausted, he dcerhle
TO take such steps as would forever put end the
inaiction OF these wrongs. His Majesty has seat me
to investigate the conditions which environ those "ho
he considers il his duty TO protect. ,.
His Majesty insisis that the negroes were DIuu5 IN
into America against their will and ensaVed i0r tne
nrntertion became citizens Now His Majesty contends
that the United states had no right 20 deprive these poo
pie OF their liberty neither dd It nave rghS 10
citizenship and thus deprive Dahomey OF her citizens
But Above all, His Majesty complains OF the many
murders etc, committed upon those who but i9r tng
unlawful interference of the United States, would sun
have been loyal and useful subjects OF DahoHey'
Therefore il Is His ajestys purpose TO ask for ndem
the time, labor and intelligence expended III the me
est OF America to the prejudice OF Dahomey the couI
suggests itself that Italy be induced to make
common cause with Dahomey: Therefore, am aus
live VIII you. with this object In view, call at me
Italian legation and make this proposition 10 the
italian representatives Ask him whether ne VIII VII
United States with the understanding that the REFUSAL
OF the United States to meet Dahomey's demands VIII
be made cause for an alliance between Dahomey ana
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FOR ROWING IN RIVERSIDE PARK.

r o the Editor OF The ri u &c.
Sir: Much has been writer and printed abont
furnishing driveways for speeding horses, and much
has been done for the owners Of fast horses. We
have Central Park, Riverside Drive and many other
notable ways Care is also taken Of pedestrians by
walks through all the parks. Bicycsts and uycilSs
are also looked after but man who has desire TO
row can go to Central Park and can sail IN the swan
boats. 1t strikes me, as one who is fond OF the
,vof,r that Riverside Park from Seventy-secondst. 10
Grant, tomb would be the most charming place In
the world to enjoy row SAIL If it were possible
to do So Why should not the city recognize boat
ing as well as all other forms OF recreation and what
would bc mere fitting than 70 utilize TINS TWO ana
one-haf miles of water front for this purpose
It's cost would not nc q tenth part Of the, PRO,
posed driveway and the waterway should be utilized
and give enioyment to q very important element in
orr popnla;ion Give the lovers of boating chance
A RESIDENT OF THE VEST SIDE.
Ncw-Io DIRK April 7, 1891.
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BoYoRrYG SENATOR sHERMAN.

Columbus Ohio April Ex-Governor Campbell sent
q special message TO the Legislature this afternoon
relative to the disposition Of the Direct Tax recently
refunded to the State by the General Government
Ohio secured 81 $780, 900. lie recommends that
$6OOO 900 of the amount be set aside to obvate the
necessity OF making advance drafts on the county
treasures custom which, the message says has been
necessary since 1885.
Senator John sherman visited each branch of the
Legislature and the State Board of Equalization to-
day where brief recesses where taken in his honor
Mr. sherman acknowledged the compliment by short
addresses at each place. though he did not touch upon
public questions. Senator sherman was rendered a
reception at the Lincoln League this evening at which
people, regardless Of party, responded, with members
Of the LEGISLATURE.
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HE LIVED FOR TWO YEARS BY FORGERY.

Professor f. c. spitzka, the specialist on insanity
went 10 the Yorkville Police Court with exJudge Gil
derseeve yesterday afternoon to prosecute Robert
spitzbach who was committed for trial on Tuesday
for passing worthless check for Sl5 bearing the
forged Endorsement Of E. c. sptzka'
a new complaint was made against spltzbach yes
terday by Thaddeus A. Judson, keeper Of restaurant
at No LIS Thirdave. lie said that SpItzbach came
to his restaurant on April and introduced himself
as Professor spltzks, the welknown specialist After
short conversation spzbach asked Judson II he could
cash check for SIS drawn on the German
Exchange Bank and signed Charles B. Rouss.'
udson Tened that he could The foreer then Endorsed
the check E. c. spltzka" After receiving the money
he departed.
When Justice Diver asked spitzbach what he had
to say 10 the charge, he pleaded guilty and said
have done this for two years and three months. II
was the only way / could get money, as they took my
doctors diploma away lie was committed In al Zoo
bail DR. sptzka said that spltzbach got over $4,000
through forging his name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-09
MOURNING EMBLEMS IN BRIDGEPORT.
GENERAL SORROW AT THE DEATH or p. T.
BARNrTM-TrIE FUNERAL, ARRANGEMENTS.

GENERAL SORROW AT THE DEATH or p T.
BARNUM-THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Bridgeport, April (spcelaD-The city is in morn
Ing for the great Snowman. Mr. Barnum. Evidences
Of it every hand in the shape Of drapings
buildings and portraits OF the deceased man In
windows on the principal streets-all displaying the
oOlors OF sorrow. Each Of the 10000 population OF
Bridgeport feels that personal loss has been suffered
and all wish TO express their respect by attending the
funeral. which is fixed for Friday at p. m. Such
an attendance will be impossible, but the best that
can be done has been arranged for. 1t was decided
this afternoon that the ceremonies shall take place in
the North Congregational Church. The officiating
clc:gymen will be DR.. Collyer, Of NewYorl1. life
long friend of Mr.. Barnum and the Rev. L. Z. Fisher
pastor of the Church of the Rcdeemer UniversasD,
where Mr.. BarnUm had attended for nearly half a
century. movement is foot to have all business
in this city suspended during the afternoon OF
Friday as token of respect for one who had done
so much for the ctys prosperity. The burial will be
at Mountain Grove Cemetery in the western part OF
the city, in tomb built by Mr.. Barnum. near that
Of General Tom Thumb and others who had been
life. The arrangements contemplate only the simplest
OF ceremonies
Immediately after the funeral it has been arranged
to have read at Marina Mr. BarnGm's will in tho
presence Of his relatives. 80
There will be attendance of the employees OF the
Barnum d Bailey Show in body but the heads OF
the various departments Will each attend in his IN
dvidual capacity without ostcntatioa or concerted
action.
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KIycAID DECLARED NOT GUILTY.

Washington, April s.-The case Of Charles E. Kin
cald, tho newspaper correspondent indicted for the
shooting Of ex-Representative Taulbee, Of Kentucky
in February, 1890, which has been trial in the
District Criminal Court for the last few weeks, was
given TO the jury this afternoon. After being out
nearly three hours they returned verdict Of not
guilty When the jury came into the courtroom there
was large number Of Kincad's friends present
When the foreman Of the jury announced the verdict
many of the defendants friends from their seats
but the Judge cautioned them 10 make no demonstra.
ton, and the verdict received quietly. Kinoad
then walked up TO the jury box and heartily shoot;
tho hand Of each Juror. thanng him for the verdict
KiDCaid then left the court room and sur
rounded by many Of his friends who warmly con-
graduated him on the happy termination of the trial.
His sister and number OF other women who have
been constantly In attendance during the trial also
expressed to kncaid their sympathy and Joy at the
result,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-09

dinner was given in honor Of Miss Maud Jafray
and Hollis Hunnewel last night at the house OF f. s.
Jafray No els Fifth-ave where today at noon these
young people will be married. The various connec-
tons Of the Jaay family were present at the dinner
A reception will be given by the Drawing Room on
Saturday evening, April 10, from until IL O'Clock,
at the Manhattan Athletic Club Theatre, in Madison
ave. Tsbleaus, under the direction Of weIknown
artists, will be presented by the members and their
friends. Carroll Beckwith will arrange Spanish
tsbleau, with National dance by Carmencita, and
William Chase will furnish his Portraits OF old
Masters Other tableaus will follow these. in one
OF which the Ladies' Mandolin Club will take part.
short play will be given, and Bernsteins Orchestra
VIII provide the music. Tickets at ~, can DO OBJ
tanned only from members, or at the Drawing Room,
No. sol Fifth-ave.