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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
FOR THE LAUNCHING or THE NEW YORK.
HOW THE NOBLE SHIP WILL BE STARTED ON
HER wAY-THIs CITY'5 TESTIMONIAL.
All. What woadrous thing 1t is
Tn nntn how many wheels OF toll

HOW THE NOBLE SHIP WILL BE sTARThD On
HER wAY-THIs CITY'5 TESTIMONIAL.
All, What a woadrous thing 1t is
To note how many wheels OF toll
One thought-one word, set in motion.
The many wheels Of toll which have been employed
In putting into form the "wondrous thing which the
new war vessel New-York is the miners who have
dug from the earth the coal and the the puddlers
who have formed the into ingCts of steel; the
mechanics who have rolled the ingots into plates,
have cnt them into the proper shapes, have punched
the holes In the plates and the frames for the rvets,
who have put them into the form OK ship; and the
mechanics, who have been employed in building the
boilers and engines, ETC., etc. The first keel plate OF
this immense vessel was laid on September 80, 1890
The one word" that will be given to set the completed
hull in motion from the shIpyard Of William Cramp &c
Sons on the Delaware River, Mt Philadelphia, at 2
D. m. to-day, will be that Of Secretary Tracy, "Wedge-
up!' When the weight OF her hull is eased up from
the launching ways it Is expected that she VIII
mrse toward her element water, and ut that instant
Miss Helen C. Page, the pretty nlneteen-year-
old daughter CT J. Seaver Page, will
raise the indispensable champagne bottle and break 1t
over the nose of the NewlOrk. 1t would be entirely
proper at the samo Instant for her TO sGy In the
name Of Father Neptune, and 10 honor Queen Amphl-
trito christen thee New-Yorkl, But this formal
sentorce much abbreviated because of the temporary
nervousness of the young miss who does the honors.
The special train of the Pennsylvania Railroad Will
leave Jersey City at IL m, and the boats to con.
meet with it will leave C0rtlandtst and Desbrossess
at 10 :4j q. H. The train Will directly Into the
Cramps shipyard side track. After the vessel
has been launched the guests Will be conducted to the
moud-loft where refreshments Will be served and
tOa,tS drunb ard responded to- and then the special
train viii return to NewYork.
Captain Henry Erben, commandant OF the Navy
Yard aud several other officers will go the special
train; also Mr.. Page and his daughter, Chauncey NJ
Depew, +. W. Devoe, George W. ouintard aad Others
Tho guests VIII be In charge OF II. ". Raymond, prE
vat5 .s'etary TO secretary Tracy. Secretary Tracy
the c,AI, II several Bureaus OF the Navy Depart
meat, the senate Naval Committee, and members of
the Cabinet and House Of Representatives, Will be
present at tho launch.
There have been liberal contributions TO the fund
for the testimonial TO be given by the citizens of New
York. and IL will be Well worthy Of the great ship that
is TO be aun ched to-day The sailors look upon these
gifts masoots that is, they are expressions OF In
teret and good WILL which the crews OF ships interpret
as possessing some peculiar mystic power. As there
was always mascot aboard the historical sailing
fighters the gifts satisfy the superstitiOus mind as
"lucl-bringcrs.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
NAVY YARD IMPROVEMENTS.
CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY COMMODORE Will
sON IN THE NEW-YORK PLANT.

CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY COMMODORE Will
son IN THE NETWORK PLANT.
Washington, Dec. / spcclaD-Chef Naval Con
structor T. ID. Wilson has submitted his annual re-
port to the Secretary Of the Navy The report deals at
ments Concerning the NewYork Navy Yard 1t says.
In part
An appropriation OF $4,000 Is recommended for the
Navy Yard purchase and erection OF
tools These tools required for handling material and
for general machine work. and, I'm addition number OF
heavy tools are needed for machining protective deck
plates and posts, rddr frames etc, and with
which any slight fitting that plates nay occasionally
require DO expeditousy performed AZ present any
machine work lie performed upon the arnor plates at
the yard done by hand there tools suit
able for the purpose available In the Of the Man.
tonomoh where alterations in tho shape OF the port holes
turret plates made to comply With new re-
qurements OF the Ordnance Bureau the necessity OF doing
work by hand owing the want OF proper tools en-
tailed both delay and expense. To place these tools
properly require building about 70 feet wide by 200
long, with wall columns capable Of supporting tack
for an overhead travelling Of fifty tons capacity
A second building is required 70 replace the present
shed over plate and ansle furnaces. This shed
small for the purpose required and as the furnaces
are fired continuously there constant danger OF fire.
1t f. recommended that this wooden shed be re-
placed by Of Steel about 800 feet long by 1GO
feet wlde in bays Of eighty feet width each 1t Will
contain additional bending slabs which are
much needed together with the angle working TOOLS which
much crowded in the present wooden shed.
view OF the large amount Of repair and nttngout
work being carried at the New.York Navy Yard, the
Bureau wishes to urge upon consideration OF the De-
paFtment the Importance OF the Improvements recommended
as it is believed they absolutely essential to the
prompt and economical conduct Of work ut that yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
STILL sEEKIyG 4 JURY TO TRY GRAVES.

Denv:r. Dee. 1.-Evcrybody connected with the
Graves trial looked we'll satisfied with the world this
morning at the beginning OF the fourth days work OF
securing jury. only fifty eight OF the 100 talesmcn
ordered to report this morning appeared, and they
were soon exhausted upon one ground another.
Most Of them were men who desired to be relieved
from jury duty, and gave excuse that they did
not believe In capital punishment and would not hang
o man under any circumstances. a new panel OF
fifty names drawn for the afternoon session. and
these also exhausted when court took a re-
until tomorrow morning. 1t Is expected that
the officers VIII then have 100 alesmen on hand from
whom IL Is hoped jury can DO selected by tn; time
court adjCuuns In the evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
THE oHIo.SDrAyA BOUNDARY DISPUTE.

indianapolis, Dec CspeeiaD.-Professor T. c. Men
denl chief of the United states Coast and Geodec
Survey, to-day filed with Governor Chase report on
the investigation made under his direction as TO the
location Of the boundary line between Indiana and
DIDO. The surveyors found that the assumed boundary
line Is about mile too far to the east at Butler
Ind and about quarters Of mile too far In the
same direction at Union City. is also clear that II
is zgzag line DETECTING toward the east and again to
the west, the probability being that on the whole, 1t
Is too far 10 the east Altogether Indiana has about
100 square miles OF territory that should properly be-
long 10 Ohio. Joint commission, representing the
two States,s TO determine how the question the
location Of the line shall be settled IS recommended by
Professor MendenhalL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
MAYOR R4NKIN RE-ELECTED.
REPUBLICANS WIN VICTORY IN EILzABEr

REPUBLICANS WIN A VICTORY IN EIIzABErH.
" J.
The Republicans a big victory in the charter
election at Elizabeth \. j., yesterday. Mayor RANKIN
was reelected by an estimated majority Of 900, al
though Mt midnight not ward in the city had con.
pleted its count. The boards Of election were en-.
titled to another days ray If the count was delayed
until after midnight. Al II 80 O'Clock only one
election district and that the smallest in the city, bad
completed its count. There doubt. however,
Of Mayor Rankns reelection, and It was only
question Of his majority. --~4-... e...,,
The Democrats elect Patrick J. Ryan, the Aldernaa'
aLarge, and three out OF four FreehodeEs. The Re
pubIicans claim the election OF Faon, Tor Preehoder,
by small majority. The election OF Moore ana
Sauer, Democrats, IS conceded fer Freeholdes. The
indications are that the Democrats elect Aldermen
I'm the First Second, Third, sixth seventh Eighth ana
Ninth Wards The Republicans elect Aldermen IL 100
Tenth, Eleventh and Fifteenth WARDS. The foaEih
and Fifth Wards are doubtful, with chances faygns
the Republicans. The Democrats Will probably elai
seven out Of the twelve School Commissioners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
nVITIAEN NOTES.

Chicago Dec IA cable dispatch received here to-day
Londonderry the death there OF j. X Fisher
OF this city. Mr. Fisher the most prominent
member OF Board Trade, and the largest Operator
both grain and provisions. He became especially proml'
nent in what is known the Keane wheat deal He re-
tired from business with ample fortune in 1851 ana
had since resided In Ireland lie siNtyye years DID,
Columbus Ga Dee l.-James NJ. johnson died ycs;er.
day afternoon the home OF his son, at Utopia, near
Columbus was Northumberland Of Georgia during
the Reconstruction period.
Carlisle Penn, Dec. (Slecal.-Lewis H. Holman, q
merchant well throughout this valley died suddenly
last evening disease the Of ortywo years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
SEEKING 4 NEW TRIAL FOR S4WTELLE

Concord, n. H., Dec 1.-Counsel for Isaac Sawtelle
went to the State Prison this morning and obtained
short affidavit from Isaac covering the details Of the
murder of his brother Hiram. They and the prison
officers decline to furnish the document for publication
but IL is known that in the prisoner confcsses to
killing his brother with pistol lie says he did 1t
alone and unaidcd, and that the crime was committed
in Maine, where there is capital punishment.
Tho papers In the case submitted to Judge
Chase, Of the Supreme Court, this morning and he at
once transferred them TO the full bench for action
The full bench tonight decided to hear all parties and
their evidence at IL O'Clock next Monday forenoon
The prisoner himself will appear in court and testify
and witnesses will also lie called by the prosecution and
dafe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
CHARLES COLLINS,

Charles Collins, a wel-known citizen Of YCnkers, died
on Monday night after Lrief illness. lie was seventy
five years old. lie was the father OF the Rev. Charles
Terry Collins OF Cleveland, Ohio who died seven years
ago. The Rev. Mr.. Collins became i'll IA Cleveland and
started on his way home Yonkers He was met at the
Grand Central Station by HIS father only be greeted by
him then drop dead in his arms. Since the sons
death Mr.. Collins has never been WELL He was member
OF the First Presbyterian Church. and wife.
Torrance Lyman Collins and two daughters, Mrs William
r. Ketchum aud Mrs. William Alien Butler. jr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
4 CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE CONVENTION.

Chicago Dec. 1.-The Christian Alliance met In con.
vention In this city to-day Today's session de
voted to Introductory addresses by the Rev. w. F.
Wshard, president Of the Northwestern branch OF the
alliance; the Rev. A. d. Simpson. OF New York, presi
dent OF the International Christian Alliance, ana Others
Selected topics will be discussed tomorrow and next
day and mission work Will be considered on Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
TIE REV. JAMES HERRICK.

West BTattleboro, W.T. Dec. 1.-The Rev. James Her
rick for thivtyseven years missionary Of the
American Board in Southern India, died suddenly at
his home here last night. lie was born March 10,
1914 and graduated from Williams College in 1s41.
and Andover Theological Seminary in ls45 He sailed
for India in 1s45 Ills wife, to whom he was married
I'm 1s45 survives him, with two daughters and four
sons. one OF the daughters, Mrs. j. II. Dunhec lives
here and another is the wife OF the Rev. George f.
Martin, of st. Louis. OF the sons three live In New
York. one being newspaper man. another in business
and third student In Union Theological Seminary.
The other son is physician in Springfield, Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
SENATOR SHERMAN LIKELY TO Succeed.

SENATOR SHERMAN LIKELY ~ SUCCEED.
BELIEF THAT rs NAME WILL BIZ TIE ONLY
ONE PREsENTED At THE cAUcUi.
Columbus. Ohio Dec. ] Specal).-lt Is gehcrah'
believed tonight that John shermans name VIII DC .he
only one presented at the Republican caucus lof
United States Senator The lenders In tie ForaHer
cause have been exceedingly aggressive In their hght
for the senatorshIp: but the older Republicans OF
Ohio are firmly attached to Mr. Sherman ana insist
that he should be returned and sustained in the senate
where he has so long and faithfully labored THO
large conservative element Interested IN the develop
ment of the various industries and IN the extension OF
American trade in the markets Of the world arc
deeply interested In the return OF Mr.. Sherman The
Republicans Of Ohio admire Governor Foraker and nj
some future day will undoubtedly point to him as
the man TO succeed the venerable sherman but that
time has not yet arrived.
In case Mr. Foraker should succeed Mr. Sherman,
Ohio would be represented in the Senate by two men
who have never been members OF legislative body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
CHEEKS q RAW SORE
Little Boys Suffering from Eczem.
Grew Worse under 3 Doctor
Cured by Cuticura.

For one year my little boy trovbied with a,sr
After trying three eminent physicians, the disease ~
worse both CHEEKS became Then sU0ts 49,
break out on his body and am Of an opinion la, -
had not tried CUTICUKA REMEDIES, 10y bov v.a.ii
to-day have been covered from head to foot with a ,a
bic disa After using the remedies for two moa,S.
Was entirely cured, and Il fair any -
send you this testimonial, In hopes poor a,x =
may see this cure and obtain c UTICukA kEgEDIlsss
once. - WI, wiI;i, =, tD CASE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
THREE CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.

Kosclusko Miss, Dec. IA horrible accident oc-
CURED yesterday three miles from this place, where
three children burned TO death. The mother had
left them alone In the house ana In field near by
picking cotton, when her attention called by the
smoke aud when she arrived ut the house she found her
children tad persisted In the flames.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
FORECAST TILL p. NJ. WEDNESDAY.

For New.England, warmer, generally clear ~es''"'
southwesterly winds. ,,,,
For Eastern Ncw.York, New-Jersey, heiaNaF', or
land and Virginia. warmer, generally eo''
"Wednesday; warmer Thursday, soutnWestuy VIZ" ~
For the Car0linas and oigia, warmer ialr "e1"'
and Thursday.
For Eastern Texas fair: warner In the north "a,
Tor Florida, Alabama, Mississippi ana i"s "a
warmer and fair except showers in Southeastern M
For Arkansas Tennessee. Kentucky ana WV
glnia, warmer and fair. -. nAla
For Western New.York Western PenhsyN''
Indiana lninois and Missouri, warmer and fair. .-S
For Michigan aud Wisconsin, fair "aFns'
IN Upper Michigan.
For Iowa fair and warmer. 49,. ,o,der
For Nebraska generally fair; shghui Cos"'" a.
For Kansas fair warmer ~ me sounii sxeeut u ~
For MlDnesota and North Dakota. fsiF, eN'N''
extreme north occasional SHOWS; warmer
For South Dakota, fair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
Cuticura ResoIvent

The new blood and Skin Purifier and greatest Of HIM.
Remedies, internally ito cleanse the blood q all inquiries
and thus remove the causel and CUJICCEA nc -
Skin Cure and CUTICURA SOAP. en exquisite ~
beauter externally TO clear the skin and scalp ana r.,,
the halrl cure every species OF sg0nLin2, itching hs
ing scaly and ppt diseases Of the skin ard EoS
CT4TICURA REMEDIES the gfeatest Skin cs,..
blood Purders and HumOr Remedies OF modern time ~
daily make more great than all other blood ard M,
remedies combined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
THE JTEITHER REPORT
MILD. FAIR WEATHER EVERYWHERE

Washington, Dee. 1.-The weather continues gener'iI
clear In oil districts east OF the Rocky Mountains "E
in extreme Northern Minnesota. where Light SHOWS s
reported The winds continue from the south o'ef ~
eastern slope Of the Rocky Mountains, NneV
temperature has risen from 10 degrees. ana !" ~
east OF the Mississippi the temperature during NJ
twenty -four hours has ranged from ~ to 10 vs.. u.s.,
higher The rise in temperature will continue 49,.
OVER the region east Of the Mississippi durng ses.a
and Ihur.diy attended by faF weather ~ up S'
smd Middle Atlantic STATS till Thursday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
Skin Disease fov Years

I have read good deal about the CUTICCRA Reuo
DIES. but did not take any stock n them until ava
lumber Of years II broke out all her body .ad ~
Doctor did her no gooi Tried everything I'D an. =
his for a testimonial: Mics MXaY ccARfHf a
= "a NewYork-aEe., OgdensbaFg NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
DIP uERRERT @. LYTTLE.

Dr. Herbert G.. Lyttle, wellknown physician, died
suddenly at his home, No. 449 Jackson-ave.. Lone
Island City, at noon yesterday. DR.. Little had
planned Of feeling Ill in the morning. and Dr. J. r.
Burnett was called in lie advised rest, and said he
would call again later in the day. Fifteen minutes
after DR.. Burnetts visit DIR. Lyttle suddenly died.
His death was caused by heart failure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
LEWIS FITCH

New. Haven, Dee. (Specia-Deaccn Lewis Fitch New
Ravens Oldest business died Of bronchial trouble
CAUSED by severe cold morning. He formerly con-
Quoted large clothing business In Macon, Ga AT the
breaking the War Of the Rebellion lie came to New
Haye where he had formerly resided and continued the
clothing business. wife and q brother. the Rev. Will
lam Fitch an Episcopal rector Of Brooklyn survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
An ADDRESS FROM THE PEOPLES PARTY.


Kansas City, Dec IA dispatch 10 "The STAR
from Topeka Kan, says: The Peoples Party Central
Committee this morning made public an address Of
5000 words. large part Of the address is taken up
with the old time wall Of distress. but the announce
Is boldly made that tho Peoples party intends to
organize rs n political institution "and all
legitimate means for success" The committee reviews
the election returns, asserting that the Peoples party
polled 6,2S9 votes more than cast for wets and
that the Republicans pOlled $4,000 less than were
cast Humphreys The action of the Democrats has
made the committee Indignant and it serves notice
that fusion is out Of the question. In discussing the
results Of the recent Industrial convention mt Toledo
and indianapolis, the committee declares they were
emnently satisfactory and particularly encouraging to
the Peoples Party. The Farmers Alliance, the
knights of Labor and other organizations declared
10 be political though not partisan organizations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
OBITUARY.
EDWIN DE LEON.

EDWIN DE LEON.
Edwin Do Leon, who was Consul General OK te
CnIted states TO Egypt for eight years during inc "u
mnstratlons OF Pierre and Buchanan died at the Hew
York Hospital on Monday. lie was born IN 1870 VI
Columbia. south Carolina his father being prominent
physleIan OF that place. lie was graduated at the
University OF the soutt and aferward praetsed law
for some time with success. Later he removed TO
Washington, where ne founded {" The National Demo
craft, While still young man he was sent ABROAD OIL
his diplomatic mission, In which no served with as
tnctlon His exploit In bringing 10 justice tne hr-
derers OF an American missionary in JOppa, attracted
widespread attention at the time lie refused the cross
OF St Sauveur, offered TO him by King QUO oil
Greece for his service In protecting the Greeks VINO
we're threatened with expulsion from Alexandria by
fanatlcal sultan At the outbreak OF the civil war; Mp
De Leon resigned his Office and espOused the cause
OF the Confedemcy. lie was appointed specai
diplomatic agent OF the Confederacy in Europe and Us
such was connected with the famous case Of the agents
Mason and slidell. The title OF one oil his DookS'
"Thirty Years Of My Life on Three Continents sug-
gests his extended experience abroad. His "khediVes
Egypt now in the sixth English and fourth
American editions, Is frequently quoted III inc
English paiament, and has been adopted
by the English Admiralty for IT'S hDrlrieS'
lie was also the anttor Of Askaros Kassis the Cap'
tain fiction based on real episodes in Egyptian he
"Under the Star and Under the Crescent" is the title OF
another of his books. He frequent contributor
to leading magazines both In this country and abroad
Mr. De Leon had made arrangements for lecture
tour through the Southern states Ills hcaith had
been failing for the last three years and he was con-
fined to the hospital since october l.. lie leaves
las brother living in Mobile Ala and brother ana
sister living in Washington. Joseph H. Adams law
YER at t No. n3 80 N I erc Of sph fn xaer in
sixteenth-st near sixthave., to-day at IL O'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
MAJOR GEORGE

MAJOR GEORGE w. MCKEE, L. S. A.
Philadelphia, Dec. 1.-George w. Mckee, MAJOR OF
Ordnance, United states Army, VINO has been in COM
mand Of the frankfort Arsenal for about year. ded
last night at the arsenal Of heart disease. MAJOR
Mckee was born in Kentucky on March, 20. 1872 he
was appointed cadet In the United states MlhtaTy
Academy Oh July /, 1853, and graduated from the
institution on June /, 1863. lie was commissioned
first lieutenant of ordnance June H. 1863 and was
promoted to the rank Of captain on June 49, 1874 ana
major on August 3d. 1881 For efficient and valuable
services during the OF the Rebellion, hc was
breveed captain and major on March 3D. 1853.
Major Mckee served rs senior ordnance officer as
Winchester Va, until 1888. lie was assistant at tile
Allegheny Arsenal and temporary duty in LOUISIANA
and Texas from 1855 TO 1869. lie was on duty at
West P1int during 1s66,67, and was assistant COM
mander later at the Watertown, Benicia and St. LOUIS
aIsenals until 1873 Then he served q year al tho
National Armory at Biloxi, Miss. After another year
ut the Springfield ArmOry, he served rs recorder OF
the Board OF Experimental Guns and for two years. Dc
ginning with 1873, assistant commander OF tne
National Armory at Springfield. From 1873 10 1Soo
he was In command OF the Washington Arsenal. Ite
served afterward assistant at the ROCK island
Arsenal and was a member Of the Ordnance Board
from 1881 To 1888. He in command OF the
Allegheny Arsenal in 1890, and ten months ago was
transferred TO the Frankfort Arsenal, where he re-
mained in command until his death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-02
CHARTER ELECTION IN HUDSON.

Hudson n. l.. Dec. 1.-The charter election In this
city to-day resulted the Of The Democratic
ticket by majoritles ranging from 35 to 121. Four
Democratic Supervisors ard four Democratic Alder
men out Of the five were elected by maiorities rang
ing from Is TO 120.