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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
DESCRIPTION OF 1IIE VESSEL.
PALATIAL YACHT WHICH = SAID TO HAVE
COST NEARLY HALF MILLION.

The Alva is n steel screw steamer with barkcn-
tine rir The American Yacht list gives her Gus
tom House tonnage "A l,tjl2i, and her gross ton
mage as 60OJ5 She is 2Sj feet over all, 2j2 feet
on the watcr-nc, 32.3 feet wldc and mas
draught Of Is feet The engine is of the three
cylinder compound dircct-actlng type, the high-
PRESSURE cylinder being 81, and the low-prcssurc
cylinders being g. inches in diameter, with AZ
inch stroke Of piston The boilers are 10 feet
long by II feet in diameter. powerful dynamo
cnginc supplies the electric light, with which th"
Yacht is lighted tlrou ,hout> She is supplied with
steam stccrnc-gcar and steam windlass.
She was built by Harlan & Ilollingsworth, at
Wilmington, Del, in 1s'G. Her designer was
st. Clare Byrric, OF Liverpool, England, She IS
varousy estimated TO have cost from $3.50 600
to $jOO,0O0.
She wa, launched on October II, 1886. Be
sides W K Vanderbilt and his wife, the aunchine
party included George Vanderbilt F. W. Van
lerbi. Mrs. F. 4. Yznaga. DR.. David L. llaght
Winfield Scott Hoyt. Chauncey VI. Dcpcw, j. Fred
cricx Tams Oliver King. II. B. ITollins Mrs
Yzna.a chriStencd the boat. memorable Incl
dent occurred at the launching. just before the
order was given to knock away the shores it was
found that tie bottle of wine provided for the
christening was Of an imported brand. Mr.. Van
derbilt Immediately gave orders that the launching
should he delayed until n bottle OF American "iEc
| could hc procured This was soon done.
and Mrs Yznaga broke bottle
! of American wine over the bows OF tho yacht as
she exclaimed: Il christen thee Alva. Al th@t
| time number of yach,smcn from Ncw-fork, bos-
| ton and Philadelphia examined the yacht ana
pronounced her tho finest vessel Of the kind ever
| constructed in this country.
| The yacht was not fitted ready Tor
| her owners use until the following
spring, when Mr.. Vanderbilt took trip
| in her TO Havana. On her return there was much
criticism Of the yacht and it. was freely talked
| about that Mr.. Vanderbilt was disappointed IN
| her. II was declared that the dranght was much
| yrcatcr than her designer believed il would he.
the difference amounting TO eighteen nches THIS In
a boat the size OF the Alva would make oiiicrcncc
| in displacement sufficient TO make great ie-
duction in the estimated speed. Not only was
| her speed found fault with, but the lines of her
| hull were criticised. Her designer, st. Glare
! I,yrne. had . good reputation In England. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
THE "RA1xMAKErs' WERE rysrccEssFUL.

IIermosa, S. D., July 81 (spccaD.-Thc rain
makers" representing the Goodland Artificial Rain
Company. Of Kansas have left here after five days Of
unsuccessful effort TO produce rain The terms Of the
contract that rain should be produced arti1ciay
without a reasonable doubt. They 10 have five
days trial. II the conditions unfavoube. tho
trial was to be extended to ten days. II successful
they were 10 have 1900 and a specified sum for the
" rights to this section. The conditions all
favorable. Almost daily thunderstorms would pass
either TO the north south OF IIcrmosa. sometimes
overlapping the town. 1t Is said that the " rain
makers claim credit for sundays rain. The storm
however was central over Rapid City, or some point
fnrther north.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
SUELTERED by THE WOODS.
A. DlsposshSSED FAMILYs GYPSY LIFE.
THEY DID NOT COME FORTH UNTIL HUNGER
DROVE THEM TO IT.

THEY DID NOT COME FORTH UNTIL HUNGER
DROVE THEM TO IT.
Policeman Joseph Marin. one of III" biggest men
Of the mounted squad n the Thirty third MorIi''h'
Precinct. last night cam, upon I'm experience of q
novel kind just after o'clock he rod" up the
Southern Boulevard until h. had reached the point
vbcr. # Is Intcr.cctcd lv the Hunts Point ROAD
which form, Irri ~ his post As he turned INTO the
rood his attention was attracted hy slight. lair
haired neatly dressed boy. who stood IN the rohd"h
with arm, outstrch'd rs II appealing to IN" ponce
man 10 stop. Maelln refined in and the boy came up
to his side.
NV mother father and little brother and sister are
in simpson; wood yondcr,7 said the boy, pointing to
h ~ tree. about Afty yards mp the southern lioulc
yar, and lust north Of the Hunt, Point road. "Ih'y
have been therc three days, campnc out with NJ
home shelter
Bring them 10 me-" said Marlln. "and viii see
what can be done for tlcm.' Ih" boy ran on 10 ''e
wood and In about two minutes there stepped Into the
roadway n man and woman leading two little children.
The man was tall stoully built fair haired aud drc--'d
In a suit Of dark clothing. The woman. c"n'N
brunette, had blue shirt and white hn"h bon'''
ube the children were models OF ncaincss and clcan
ness Tho air of comfort and prosperity worn by III"
whole party amazed Marin. When the man got near
onouch 10 speak be tld Maelin that his name was
Char, Wright that he IN oystcrop'ncr and forty
trn vcors Old nj, wifc's name was Ahccnil Wright
I
and tho three children were Grace, twelve years
Robert len years, and Charles, eight years old
In to Tuesday morning the family, -ah Wright. had
occupiod one Of the row of shantics on a piece "i
voc,nt land at Tifthavc. and one hundred and cigh
tcenth st. Michael Turlcy, the owner had diSpoS
sc4,cd them for no1 payment Of rent. Having y"
home they had tried trampng. and for three nights
had camI,d out under tree I'm Simpsons Wo1
During Friday and saturday the father had tiic1 I"
get work returning 10 his flmlly at night. WHAT
little money he had spent tp fed the children
Now he aid. all nj, money gone. aud he. hlT
va and utr had been without food all that DAY
xii thr gh fhc fierce storm Of Friday night they hhd
covered under a tree. drcnchcf 10 the skin and M
able 10 find shelter nywhcrc. Mnglin took the whoe
p,rty t1 the Mofrsena police station. whore Captain
iInokcr after hearing their story. put the parents
under arrest and turned the children tO the care
OF tbe Gerry society,"
TO Agent Moore Wright said that In the oyster Srson
he could ~ day, and when he cOnfl get back I"
his regular work he would take his children ont OF the
hands Of the society and pay nny expenses aitachrd
to ther support rh, morning the will be finally
dieno-ed o. At the NOrri>1nla iOli"r Court
simpsons wood Is small block ~ uncutva'fI
rrOund thlckly studded with trees and running by the
sdc of IN. southern Boulevard It. form, part OF
/ 900 acres Of farm land owned by a pawnbUkcr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
THEIR MARRIAGE 4 SECRET FOB YEAR.
wrLL,KNOwN STATEN ISLAND CouPLE SUR
pRISE THEIE FKIENDS

wrIL.KNOwN STATEN ISLAND COuPLE SUR
PRISE THEIR FRIENDS.
Mortimer W. smith. orc Of the most popular mem,
hers of the Staten Island Athletic club, ana Se'ohu
,,h,p ~ the Richmond County Hunt and Miss f'hH"
,.,s.en daughter OF the lato Gerard JanSsen' ara
.,or ~ the staten Island Athletic Clubs leading
irit Frederick Jansen, and Of Harry JansNeh' tho
,.rsmcn have been married since september - E'S''
IN, until saturday one Of their niends Knew H.
uoth bride and groom are about eighteen years Vi
,,e The ceremony was performed by the Rev H. T.
NcEvcn Of the Fourteenth street Presbyterian 'hur'h
,rie cItv and was witnessed by the daughter ana
,,,or law ~ the minister On saturday Mr. smith
i,, ~, the Rev. ArchdeacOn Johnson, pastor Ot
,hr,st Church. NewBrlghtou. and requested him to
notify his wfc's parents
DR. Johnson was not inclined to interfere, but yeldoI
, called at the JANSEN residence. Mrs. smith was
not al home and her family supposed that she was
,,-,,,ur some friends. Instead however, she had
.t,rt,d for Cape May with her husband 10 meet the
voung mans mother and npPnsc her Of the inar.laTc
Ecpr,~ ~rnthtivcs Of the anlly refused 70 talk NIh
zen Yesterday, but admitted the above facts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
DROUNED At NIAGARA FALLS.

Niagara Falls, " y. July % (SpeciaD.-Mnrcus NJ
Mason cashier Of the Investment Company OF no. 1O1
Devonshre-st. Boston, met his death here today.
With two friends, F. A. Cu1icr, Of Ftchbnrc, and
C. W. French OF Pittsfcld Mass, he arrived here this
morning from Chicago. After breakfast at the Inter
national Hotel, the party took drive which ended at
the Cave Of the Winds. Here they dismissed their
driver. Currcr and French did not 10 view the
cave, and Mason went below with John X. Barlow, A
guide, and j. i. Reed, OF Newcastle Penn. The trcc
men took outside to the cave, which Is con-
Is a descent Of three four stone steps. When Mr..
Mason rached these, instead OF stepping down, he
Jumped. His feet struck the bottom and this
being slippery, they Rev from under him, and BIS
body shot ont under the falls The immense volume OF
water struck him and hurled the body back and out
ward. Barlow, at the peril Of his own life, mado Il
desperate cror TO reach the body, but the water
whirlcd 1t out Of reach and Barlow barely able to
reach the stops. Reed Clung to the stalr+isiilinE
and Barlow compelled 10 assist him back.
Guides with ropes and poles went down i'm
mcdatcly and made thorough search about the cave
for the BODY but 1t unsuccessful. Superintendent
Welch Of the State Reservation. ordered the Maid Of
the MIST with cbOats, to patrol the river IN hope Of
securing the body. but this was unavalnc. Curricr
and French have offered reward for the recovery Of
the body Mason we'll known I'm commercial
circles In Boston. lie about thirty years old and
married. The accident Is said 10 b. the first Oi its
Kind in the Cave OF the Winds. A lady lost her
Me the outer rocks by fcolhardlncss several years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
THE ACCIDENT.
tpr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIpusE.I


Boston. Juy o4-Willlam r. Vanderbilt and party
OF friends shpwrecked this morning of Pollocks
Rip Shoals, Nantucket, and narrowly escaped
drowning. Mr.. Vanderbilt and party, including
Frederick W. Vanderbilt, George W. DeForcst. Fred
erick S. IIoyt and Messrs Pe and Riggs. left New
port last Wednesday in Mr. vanderbt's steam yacht
Alva, for cruise. arriving at Bar
Harbor at noon on Friday. On satur-
day afternoon they started on the return trip
to Newport. They had fine weather until SUNDAY
morning. when at about 6 O'Clock thev ran into
thick fog of Nantucket and not deeminc It safo to
proceed, anchored in the channel. Officers OF the
Alva say a man was stationed at the fog bell. and
kept It ringing vigorously without ceasing Between
that hour and s4o two vessels passed them safely.
herring their bell
The officers on tho Alva soon after o'clock. heard
the steamer II. F. Dmock. OF the Metropolitan Line.
approachlng md continued 10 keep tho yachts
bell in motion. The Dmlck. they main
tain. answered with her whistle and as
.,u.
she neared the Yacht slowed down her engines, running
nj dead slow speed. As nearly as they could judge
the DmocN seemed to go around the yacht and then
ran into her on the port bow, cutting large hole In
her side and sinking her In twenty minutes
At the moment OF the collision Mr. Vanderbilt md
.,.o,,,., and
H., g., .hicb IN
''''' "
,.o
hoats were safely transferred u 'he D'"o'"' "'
-, -o mad, nc cortor,oble as possible The
WI
officers and crew OF the yacht' numbering ni'' ''
- , h-on,ht IN poston I'm the Dlmock.
"'"'
with the exception OF her oh''t h''o anu '"' "
$780,, - rbo were sont TO Newport I'm
,-.o,..,,
the yachts steam huho"' i"'
o,to arrived I'm Boston Mt about
. O'Clock this evening. Mr. Nhlu'rphe Al' "'e N'''
.. A., ..,. o,,d ,rncccdcd IN Newport By
~ "''0 '' wv
train.
III, ,.- c,,,,r, II "a estlmated was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25

Pttsburg. July 24.-The trainnsen OF tho PttSours'
VIRGINIA and Charleston Railroad. which runs through
Ion,estea held n meeting tonight 10 decide whether
70 refuse to the trains If Canesles product Is
carried by the company to continue work ana ~he
the risk Of injury from the strikers The tainmeh
assert TINT they have been threatened with annhaton
II they do not take sides with the strikers ana thal
v-hen n committee called npon the AdNiSory com
,,tee IN Inform them OF the threats they received
mn sntsfqctiOn. Tho matter then laid bciCr
.unerntenirnt Watt. Of the railway company
Al midnight the meeting wnS >tiI IN s,Sslon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
HIS BODY STEPPED OK BY AyroHER BArHER

Charles Minnie tventy-thrce years Old resident
NJ RrookIvn was drowned at Glen Island Yesterday
afternoon He went in bathing and disappeared.
but was not missed. Some time aftcrward another
bather stepped the body OF Minnie. under the
water Upon examination by physician. 1t was
found that there was no water in the body. and the
doctor cave IL as his opinion that Minnie had been
stricken with heart disease before he sank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25

Elmlra, y. T.. July oi.-Through the solicitation
OF ROusevlle Wildman, Of this city. United states
Consul and Worlds Fair Commissioner for inc
straits settlement and Bornco, the Sultan OF Jolore
and suite will visit the United States ana the World
Fair I'm May 1893, md Will probably bring with them
n complete Malay village for exhibition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
SHE SAW HER LOVER DROWN.

Ocean CITY, " j.. July o4.-Mllton r. Davis twenty
wears old living Twentieth and Master sts,
Philadelphia. was drowned here this morning Every
effort 70 save his life proved frultlcss. lie
csced 10 be married soon 10 Miss l'ieht. OF Phila-
delphia. and she fwns "A spectator OF the drowning
sc-nr She is Frustrated by the shock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
STOLEN JIWELRY RECOVERED.

Asbury Park. y. j., July 2t.-Charlrs VI. Cromwell
OF New York. guest nj the West End Hotel, on fr'
day was robbed Of diamond icwclry and watch ana
chain valued at 5000. GcOrg" T. Gadcn. also Ol
New York. WA In CromWcll's company and was FOL.
lowed - Albany 10y detectives and arrested there 70
dav. All Of the stolen Jcwcry WIS found In ''aicn :
posscssiOn except one r1ng. when hnd been pawncu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25

Richmond. Va. July 24.-L. spargcr. travelling
salesman for the firm of Thurber. Whyand - Coz ot
New York, died yesterday evening from overdose
OF morphine at Fords Hotel In this city. Tclegrams
were to the firm informing 1t Of his death Let
tors found on the dead man show that he was the
brother Of 3 weIl-known rabbi In Hew-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
ELL ryDER THE STREET CAR WHEELS.

Anton Fardo forty-hve years Old. OF NO Is Den
NOT Place Brooklyn, fell under the wheels Of Brook
lon Ctv Railroad car at Third-ave. and Second-st.
ot 90 O'Clock last evening, and his left ankle
badly crushed that the foot hnd TO be amputsted at
he Seney Hospital vhers he was taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
ALVA CUT DOWN AND SUNK.
RUN INTO BY THE II. F. DIMOCK.
w. X. VANDERBILT AND ALL ON BOARD
NARROWLY ESCAPE DROWNING.

THE SPLENDID YACHT WAS AT ANCHOR IN A
FOG OFF POLLOCKS RIP SHOALS WHEN THE
STEAMER CRASHED INTO HER HER
OWNER AND HIS FRIENDS ASLEEP
AT THE TIME-DETAILS OF
THE ACCIDENT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25
ANARCHISTS IN HIDING.
rPICHTFNED BY THE PUBLICATION OF
BERKMAN'S RECORD.

THE SUPPOSED CONSPIRACY FOR ASSASSINATION
KNOw-THE ASSAILANr OF MR. FRICK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-25

his plans were carefully carried out by the III
mngton builders TO the minutest detail. Inc
English model, however, was declared to be un-
equal to the American model, on which mos'
yachts about here were built. 1t was aro
rumored that the Alva rolled heavily, ana
in many respects wa not good sea-boat. 30
much was said, in fact that Mr.. Vanderbilt wrote
letter to the Editor OF The Tribune about her
under date of April IL, 1889. Mr. 'ahuclp''
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-11-05

further thar to say that the Democratic
National Committee regard the political
outlook, as exceedingly bright for the
Democratic party. ana that they con-
hdently believe that Tuesday next will
witness Mr.. Clevelani's triumphant cleo
tion."
Mr. Harrity bowed and stepped back
aud the audience cheered again until Mr..
Brinkerhoff held up his hand and begged
Ior chance TO make an announcement.
Ills announcemenG was that Mr.. Cleye-
land would hold an informal reception
for fifteen minutes.
The crowd was so great that no order
could be maintained and the reception
mad to be abandoned The throng
surged about the ex President and nearly
overwhelmed him. The platform creaked
and a cry went up that it would fall A
squad of policemen and stalwart MEM
bers Of the Fielder Association formed
about Mr. Cleveland and drove them
selves through the crowd to tho doors,
when he entered a carriage and was
driven to the club house of the Hudson
Democratic Society," Later in the even
ing Mr.. Cleveland thanked Mr.. Fielder
aud said he had twice saved his life dur
ing the night,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-11-05
A SPLENDID OVATION.
Vast Gathering at Oakland Rink
Grover Cleveland's Speech.

The electric lights had scarcely fared
up when the crowds began to beseige the
doors of Oakland Rink. Captain Newton
was on hand with force OF policemen
from the Oakland avenue station. and
had his hands full in keeping the
thoroughfare open. The doors of the
Rink were thrown open shortly after
seven o'clock, and the crowd began to
surge through the narrow entrance, look
ing, as they came from all dlrec-
ttons like great human stream pour
iag into funnel. A few cnairs
had beeu placed in front of the platform,
ard these were filled in less time than it
takes to tell it.. The gallaries were re-
served for ladies, aud large number of
citizens filled the seats. The rest
of the hail was bare, and it was not long
before 1t was packed with men so close
that if ore moved he moved many with
him.
CLAMoR1NG FOR ADMISSION.
A narrow passage was roped off, lead
ing from the entrance to the stage and
was kept clear by the police
only with the greatest effort Before half
past seven O'Clock there We're at least 5000
people packed in the hall, and as many
more on the street struggling to get into
building. The crowd kept growing
larger and larger, and threatened to sweep
tue police and everything else before
them in their efforts to get into the build
ing. Finally when it became apparent
that it was impossible TO get another
human being into the hall the doors were
closed.
WAITING FOR GROVER.
The crowd inside was an orderly, good
natured one, and spent the time while
waiting iu admiriag the decorations and
ar I'M Oh oil
upon the platform. The stage was a mass
OF gay colored bunting aud American
flags, caught up in graceful festoous and
enlwined with the coats OF arms of the
various States of the Union. 10 the right
was a large portrait of Grover Cleveland
draped with the national colors, and to
the left was picture of Aldai Stevenson.
Flags of all nations interspersed with
Chinese ian terms covered the walls and
rafters Of the building and did much to
dispell the effect OF its usual dingiuess.
DISTINGUISHED MEN PRESENT.
The large platform was occupied by
some of the leading men of the State.
life and Judge John Kerr of Paterson,
Senator M. B. Perkins of Burlington.
Senator Robert Hudspeth, Mayor Daniel
J. Bedei, and M. r. Margerum, John
j. Clancy. J. w. Brooke, w Y John
son, Charles j.. Fury. John N. Rulon.
Robert DowIing, GeorRe Mcclure,
6. D. W. Vroom, Michael Hurley, Samuel
Walker, John H.Scudder. James w. Lam
ming, or the Young Mems Democratic
Club of Trenton; James Fleming, John
Gleen, George o. Allen, A. +. Archibald,
james Ambrose. William BrinkerhoH,
Werner Bruins, Patrick Buckley. j. f.
Bernstein. Charles Blrdsall, William
M. Barry. Joseph D. Bedle, Sr.,
Marcus Beach. George Bruce. Andrew
Beck, Daniel E. Cleary. Francis Cleve-
laud, Cornelius J. Cronan, Charles Clin-
ton, John Casey, Perry Il. Cumberson,
Charles Chandiess. john Cutlery, P. NJ.
CsIligau, CaarlesI. Carts. Paul Decker,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-11-05
THE PEOPLES IDOL.
Tremendous Reception to
Grover Cleveland By
His Native State.
FIFTY THOUSAND CHEER HIN
The Rink Crowded and Sur
rounded for Books
With Enthusiastic
Throngs.
Thirty Thousand Men and Women
Gathered at Van Worst
Square.
WORDS OF SINCERE PATRIOTISM
Text of the Speeches of the Great
Democratic Standard Bearer
and Senator Mcpherson,
WORDS OF SINCERE PATRIOTISM

If Grover Cleveland ever had any doubt
that he is New Jerseys greatest and most
favored son, the cordial and enthusiastic
reception which the citizens of Jersey
City gave him last night entirely remov-
ed that doubt. Jersey City has turned
out to honor Presidents, Presidential and
Presidential candidates; diplomats,
Governors and Statesmen, but never has
she turned out in such force and with
greater enthusiasm than she did last
evening, to honor the next President of
the United States and the next Governor
of New Jersey.
Old Dame Nature herself took, hand in
the ovation. Early in the evening she
pulled aside her fleecy curtains and hung
out her biggest lantern. which shed the
bright light of full harvest moon upon
the thousands who had come out to honor
the foremost American of the time,
The rain which had fallen through the
greater part of the day made the streets
muddy and sloppy and walking every
thing but agreeable. Nevertheless. the
streets around the Hud son Democratic
Society's club house on York street and
the Oak and Rink were SO thronged
with nle6 and women th at it was with
the~htmost difficulty that the police
ssehld keep open way for the passage of
The carriages. 1t was not an idle, curl
f4us crowd either. but loyal enthusiastic
pne. which raised mighty shout as Mr..
ECIeveIand passed along which sent a
cold shiver down the spinal columns of
the Republicans who heard IT.
Jersey City never looked more beauti-
full The decoration was general and the
flags and bunting on the buildings. made
more prominent by the glare of rockets
aud the blaze of Greek fire made scene
which those VINO saw it will remember
for long time to come. 1t is to be re-
GREETED that the parade was postponed.
and the McLaughlfns are entitled to
credit for their loyalty in turning out and
for the excellent appearance they made as
they marched by the reviewing stand. un-
der the leadership of John P. Feeney.