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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23
HAMILTON'S ALUMNI BINQUET.
The Colleges New President Enthusiasu-
cally Received-IIe Outlines His Policy.

The Colleges New Pre.ident Enthusiastic
caIly Received-IIe Outlines His Policy.
Three hearty cheers greeted the new Presi-
dent OF Hamilton College. Mr.Woolsey Stryker.
when no was introduced last night to the
Hamilton Alumni Association in the banquet
hall OF the Hoffman House by George W. Hub
bell.
About seventy. 1--WE alumni had responded
in person to the invitations issued for the an
nual banquet Mr.. Stryker. whose election to
tho Presidency OF the college last summer
was victory for the progressive over the exc
tremeiy conservative element among tho
alumni. was expected to outline In his speech
the future policy OF the college. This he did
when he said
I've want to stand as a college. not uni
versty. and as q progressive college abreast
with the times In which we live We must not
aim at large numbers Hamilton stands for
quality. not quantity. II must he measured
t sy Frssdsn no the q an
e;sSss e s5 i ;Ss ns1
Hami!tor graduate in the Presden,'s chair
bent is: a man who can lead men away from
stupidity. pessimism. and excessive Mug
II use the word excessive in Difference to
what few MMgwumps Hamilton may have
turned out. We have a young man. too. In
America extending from the Isthmus OF Pana-
ma to the northernmost boundary OF what ia
now Canada and should long ago have been
part OF tho United States
NJ George buns% Gi the Siosf Of y
and the Rev James Eells. 'S7 spoke for the
younger alumni. Other speakers among tho
alumni were the ey th ChsT;s k Wos S D.
ii i. Seilemsn. !. N. Foote's. -. spoke
for the undergraduates.
1t was then announced amid great applause
a graduate OF Union College. had given 100000
IT, Hamscns no! nan badn s '9 IetteTs
OF regret were read from Prot. North and ex-
wh2 was 1ss at
The banquet terminated at a late hour with
the singing q song written ny the new Pres
Among those present were DIR. FF. Elm
wood. George ". Hubbell. Robert s. Rudd.
Prof Rurdick. now Of C2lumbia College.
Rey: MI. Hague Of the class Of '3o. and Percy
At . meeting Of the Alumni Association held
the or s
President. Charles y. Curtis. 30: Vice. Presi-
dents. the Hon Warren IIigley. ~: the Row
Charles i. .Knoy. p: D.. ,'5.i; Hamilton =.
R
Prof Chester Donald.on. ~: Treasurer
James $. Greves. ~ Executive Committee.
Prot: D. u. Cochran, Chester Huntington. Gid
vi s naSene chn erSs Dr. wst sqfa
Wincheil. PROT Archibald y. shaw Edwin A.
Rockwell. Prof. +. A. Butdlck. the Rev. James
+ II. Hoadley. and Percy L. klock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23
SOCIETY'S DOISGS.
Mis- rion Cr,,w ford Reads . New story Before
the Thursdny Night Club.

Mi,rion Crr.w ford Reads New story Before
the Thursdny Night Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Williams OF "a West
Fifty eighth street gave dinner last night In
honor of the recently announced engagement
Of their daughter. Miss Clara j. Williams. to
Second Lieut.. Keech Of the Second Infantry.
Z. $. A. Lieut.. Mech was the guest OF honor.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs Alex
ander Cox. Mr.. any Mrs. F. A. Benedict-Mrs.
Cox and Mrs. Benedict being brides Of month
Miss Neeser. Miss Brewster. Miss Graham.
Msssrs. George i. Throor. Percy Clark. George
Morrison. and Shirley Jones The table was
decorated with holly. end there were dinner
iAvors suitable TO Chrfstmastide. The we'd
ding Of Miss Williams to Lieut. keech will
take place in the spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard T.. Ward gave a dinner
party last night for Miss >allie Nicoll Of Nor
ristown and New York. and her flames. Mr..
Justus Rupert. Among lthosS present to meet
Miss NicoIl were Miss Van buzer. Miss Niles
Of Atlanta; Miss Winnie DAVIS. AIessrs. Won
The Thursday Evening Club Ipet last night
it??r the first time this season at the house 81
Miss Amy Townsend. {" West yTwenty-nfth
street This exclusive organi2ntton OF people
well up In the ranks Of society meets every
three weeks during tho winter at tho house OF
m.mber. Last night Mr. Marion Crawford
read n new story Of his own to the club. A
supper followed the reading.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23
NEW JERSEY.

Gen Malone Of Virginia has traded to George Biss
Ocean Hotel and Ocean Club house at Long Branch.
An unknown man was killed by passenger train
the New Jersey and New York Railroad yesterday At
the henderson avenue crossing. lie lived long enough
to be removed to st Francis Hospital.
woman who. from papers found in her pocket. 10
supposed 10 be Mrs eay herb doctor OF <32 south
Twentieth street. fhi!hde phR. dropped dead the
steamer Florence at BUrdentown yesterday morning
William W. Lever collecisr and saiesmA AN for Paul T.
Norton. Wholesale ii.ur and grain merchant OF Eizn
beth, has been MISSING SINE Monday. ana his friends
alarmed to his safety feared that his mind
bus become lorAnged.
syndicate of Philadelphia thlists have bought
htw-en 500 aud loo ncres OF land near Bla'rsown
Warren county, AMI VIII shortly start sheep ranch
Their idea Is to raise winter lamb which Will lie ready
for the market by Fc runry.
nelson Randall Of I,d ogden avenue, Jersey CITY
Heights was tho PROPRIETOR Of wood turning estat-
h.huent AZ Newark street aud Willow Nenue. Hobo
Ken Yesterday belt got our Of place. AMI he went
dSHn into the shwp to ADJUST II, lie WAS thrown
against one of the revolving SAWS and cut to pieces
lie leaves widow and three children.
The Elizabeth pole. arrested yesterday John Dixon
And james Mtra Son the gang ni river pirates no
have been committing heprcintiUns ainng the watr r
'front.' Tor some m!itus. ami robbed William boory 5
ShipNayE Oh staten Island OF nearly $500 worth OF
tools md material. MAyhnc Hatch anO'her Of the
gang. Is IN tie Richmond county y \. Jail liis Con'
IhniOns will h" hc'd here until ~ rcqusitIon arrives
from Gov Flower tor their surrender Al! three men
belong IN EiikaahC'hp0rt.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23
JUSTICE MATTHEW'S WANTS TO KNOW
Whether His Name was Forged to Any OF
Dr. TrOmer's BIlis or Not.


Justice John c. Matthews OF Flatlands. 1. T.,
in the spring OF the present year oiflcated at
three inquests in that town in the absence OF
the Coroner Of Kings county. Ho employed
Dr. William S. Tromer to make the autopsies.
and the Doctor presented two bills. each for
$40. for his services in two OF the cases. and
Justice Matthews certified to their correct
ness For the third autopsy DR.. Tromer pre-
scented a bill of SD. but Justice Matthews did
not certify to ii.
The discovery, has lust been made BY Justice
Matthews that three bills. each for $50. were
presented by DIR. Trcmer or some person who
represented him. and that the bills were paid
by tho tounty Treasurer after approval nv the
worried over the discovery, and yesterday he
called upon Sureryisor-nt-Large kinkel and
made this statements
bill for the third autonsy he had made, 1t was
for $50; He requested me to change the other
%S nnd ma been or made out for s
r. d? SO; hut said that II he would make the
third hill fer hisi'cr amount. even Tor SloO.
formed and leave It to the Boarl Of Supery-
sors to decide whether the charge was rust.
~. lie told me then that one Of the clerks Of
foolish Tor putting in such ricavnne ills as
those Of SO. when larger ones would be put
through and paid. did not certify to the last
Now find. by looking UP the records. that
all three bills have been paid and that tho
could lie pioacrly paid without my signature.
certifying that the work had been done. What
want ;I t" know nov Is whether or not the first
my signature forged to them. aud whether INV
.siEnstare was forced to ~ last bill or it went
supervisor at Large Kinks promised to give
Justice Matthews all possible assistance in
prosecuting the inquiry and II perjury has
OF the matter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23
LAWYER LoWREY ARRESTED.
A client Accuses Him OF Withholding $3.50
Which He Had Collected.

James r. Lowrcy. a lawyer. who occupies
the same office with Gen BENJAMIN +. Butler
In the Mutual Life building ut 30 Nassau
street. was arraiGned Mt Jefferson Market
Court yesterday charged with Withholding
from Mrs. Frances o. Emery $3.50 which has
been in his care. Lowroy pleaded not guilty
and was paro!cd by Justice White for exam
inatipn on Wednesday next.
Mrs Emery is awidow. II years old. and very
pretty. She and her four-yoar.old daughter
are living with Mrs. Emery's mother n; Pol
West Thirty seventh street. Mr.. Emery. who
was employed as an expert machinist by tho
Foster Heating Company in Bcthunc street
was caught in the elevator at tho comraiy's
shop and killed about four years ag". He had
then been married Just year. and his widow
was only II years old. Mr.. Emerr had his life
insured for $4,000 in The American Mutual Ac-
cdent Association OF this city. When the
widow went to claim the money abe was In.
formed that. by u clause In the con-
tract regarding the amount OF insurance
pail on the death OF person killed
while working around machinery. she was
entitled to HnIy 5000 The m1ttsT I.i put
Who snsd the OF A. for
cmed Will" ,t the suit was pending riends Of
Mrs. Emery. who knew Gen. Butler. advised
so. and Gen. butler rlsred to take the case.
to charge nothing for his services in case the
suit aga st the insurance company failed.
Gen. Butler handed over the case to James
p. Lowrey. who sometimes acts MS his attor-
ney. The latter got an order from tho court
recurring the company to pay In to the court
$4,000. The amount was paid and 80 was
practically under LOwrey's control. This was
q little more than two years ago. In the mean
time the suit for $1,000. the remainder Of the
$4,000 claimed. was pending. 1t has not yet
been adjudicatcd.
:, The lnwyer.immediately paid over to Mrs.
Emery S1.5OO. A short time after he gave her
5000, more. then 500. After this, no Gaid in
small sums from time to timo. MS Mrs. Emery
came TO him for money. Finally. when the
amount pa over to her reached little more
than $1,000 she saws that I,owrey stopped
paying entirely. Then Mrs. Emery consulted
Lawyer McClclland ngni n. who had q talk with
Lowrey. Mr.. McClelland says that Mr.. Lowrey
admitted the debt and promised to pay. but
still failed to do so.
Market Court and got n warrant for tho law
yer 1t was served yesterday morning at Mr..
1.owrey's. Office. Policeman Foley, who made
the arrest. said that he had tried in vain to
find tho lawyer from the time he received tho
warrant until yesterday. He went. he says.
every day to Mr.. Lowrey's office or to his homo
In New Jersey. but was always told that he
was out OF town. Yesterday. according to the
policcman's story. he saw his man enter his
own of'ce: and. following him ~. was told as
usual by the Typewriter that Mr. 1owrev WAS
out. He pushed his way into the private office.
and there found tho object OF his search.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23

Plans for the new bridge to be built over the
Harlem River. at Third avenue. at tho height
prescribed by tho War Department. rs we'll as
plans for its approaches on either side. are on
exhibition In tho office OF the Department Of
Public Works. and Commissioner Gilroy will
grant n public hearing on next Tuesday at IL
o'clock A. NJ.
four feet above high water at nenp tides. ana
this e evntion necessita the building of mp
waited rail way structure. tho surface railroads
at thnt point. and with property nbuttin. on
the streets and avenue. The plans were viewed
elevated railroad. President Elias Of tho Third
avenue surface road Jordan L. Mott, and
others interested in tho improvement.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23

She Can't Shake on the Cholera-TheSHt
Again Alarmed.

Again Alarmed.
HAMBuRo, Dec CIT was thought that Il,
extra ordinary measures taken by the authori
ties would prevent another outbreak Of chol-
era in the spring. but the indications now
point to the recurrence OF the disease in an
epidemic form whom warm weather sets in.
Several cases OF the Asiatic type Of tho disease
have occurred recently. and day four new
cases are officially reported. and the people
are beginning to fear that the disease will be-
come widespread. despite the cold weather.
Merchants and shipping men are fearful lest
the various Consus here refuse to issue clean
bills Of health to vessels clearing from this
not 9s on dy
tention at Quarantine. hut through the re-
fusal Of merchants to handle Hamburg goods.
the prevalence OF the epidemic here last sum
mar. and It is feared that the coming spring
will again witness the business of the city at II
The authorities are doing everything posi-
BILE TO prevent the disease. spreading. Partcu-
lar attention has been paid to the water sup
avoid any use OF the filthy water Of the Elhe.
been subject ed to thorough overhauiing and
cleaning, though many stu require attention.
sion in Administration circles. The hore en-
terained that the dread disease had been ex-
OF new cases. and the conviction Is forced mp
on Government officials. that. rs predicted by
many scientists. the disease will reap?rar
with increased virulcncs IN the spring. United
States Consul Estes Mt Hamburg to. day in
creased the uneasiness felt By sending the
following cahlegrim.
Yesterday two cases. to-day four: one
DEATH
Commenting on this Assistant Secretary
SpauldinE said the situation was far from re-
assuring. and WAS in effect notice that this
Govern ment must not lot down the bars or re.
lax its eIrrtlons to kecp cholera from gaining
ioothod in the United States.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23
VERSES BY COL. SHEPARD
Crown the Pretty Feast In Honor OF Gnetans
Russo, the sculptor Of Columbus.

Grown the Pretty Feast In Honor or Gaetano
Russo, the sculptor Of Columbus.
Like big family 800 Italian men and wo-
men sat down to a feast In Webster Hall last
night to honor Gaetano Russo the designer
and sculptor OF the Columbus monument 1t
was pleasant to see 30 many women at BAN
quot. And these women were so pretty! No
matter in which direction tho eye roamed 1t
encountered other eyes. whose depth and soft
ness the poets have sung from time inn
memorial
At the guests table Carlo Barsotti. President
OF the Monument Committee. presided. with
tiaetano Russo. the guest of honor. ut his
right. and Nice-Consul Ccsnre Poma at MS
left Next to the Vice Consul sat Col. Elliott
i. shepard. who throughout the evening con-
versed with Mrs +. Il. Belsito. who sat at his
left Mrs. Besito Is u rretty woman WIN
brown eyes and red lips. These libs were
smiling for tho greater part OF the evening OF
what Col. shepard was saying. Az SlGhor
Nuseo's LETT sat Mr. Paul DAM
he dinner began at SaV oGiocS b mMi .as
state that is often to be observed at bannuets
Even during tho sour. when IT,. orsncstrin ,r was
cana" SPOONS were idle and ears were alert;
TIE orchestra WAS STRUGGLING to climax an NJ
viUlns reach !: high note. which they to
be coming. 1t came. clear and true, and was was
s cries a q, '!Y Eraso hat ,%T greeted It
Office was served. and Signor Barsotti made
his speech. He named those guests who had
contributed to the erection OF the monument
Among those came the name OF 'Chethlier
Col. Elliott Shepard. SO generous anu putrl-
otto" n,n
Speeches were then made by Mr.. Paul Dana.
Vice Consul Poma. and Col. shepard. Col.
Shepard spoke in Inglish. and read these
original verses:
Three sister arts iu different ages horn.
Th. world Of beauty And oi charm au"rn:
Scuitture the trst. most po' rnt to tho sense.
In lovely models copied excellence: -.
Fxint,nx the nr x her subtier secret showd.
Wien oil tile the perspective glow'd;
Aud with nan'r sp,eth ADDRESSED his wondering SghI
Whose yer mistress wins the prize. It's plain
Whose d. votees the happier lot attain
A double fame your beauty s'ii rcptvs.
Which sculpture sees with pride ana song and praise
In reading Col. Shepard described with his
right hand the motions Of painting and
writing so as to make his words clenr to the
audience Col Shepard said TO tn" reporter:
II wrote this little thing when | was 10
years old. OF course tilt doesn't amount to
much and don't think it, worth printing.
Dr. l. Roversi made a speech after which
SiCnor Russo spoke. He is u cookbook ing.
ed. and extreme ly pleasant man. whom
to see is to like. Hs said that he was u srnlp-
tor aud not an orator. and he thanked the nu-
dience for their Kindness. Then he drank to
the prosperity Of the Italian colony Of tho
United States and tho progress OF tho great
When the speechmaking was over the tables
were carried out OF the hall. the orchestra
struck up u waltz. and dancing began.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23
BAyxFR WARDS REJoINDER.
He Says HI. Firm Never HAD Any Dealings
with Edward NJ. Field.

Mr.. Reginald Ward Of Clark. Ward a Co..
the bankers, said yesterday In speaking OF tho
reference ordered by Justice Pratt oil brook.
Ign. In the action OF II. + DietZ. creo'tor Oh
the late firm Of Field. Lindley. Wiechers q Co.:
Il never knew any mcmber oi that iirm.
My firm never hUl any communication or
transaction. written or verbal. with that nrm'
any member OF the firm. or any ono represent
ing them. As to Mr.. FIELDS having made
special deposit or any kind OF deposit. Of
securities with us. u judicial inquiry was had
in Boston. last August, think. Then some
one. do not know who. secured an order OF
court restraining us from disposing OF any
securities held by us and deposited by Mr..
Field. We made whatever showing or nrooi
was REQUIRED in the case. and the court which
The NEXT 'oi heard i'9 OF any claim that our
sy Or f.. Mr. Field when tss orer I II
Mr.; Dietz. uuon ailidavits Of q man named
man now suppose to he Palmer came here
to my oilice and asked me who my lawyer v as.
he could find out who my bootmaker was, He
said he had some business with me- which ne
supposed would prefer to transact through
me could be done with me personally Hs then
asked for an interview in my prlyat. olllee. but
presence of our customers. He left without
saving anything more. l have received no
notice to upnear before a referee
At the Office Of Lawyer lsirdseye. who ap-
peared for creditor Dietz before Justice Pratt.
nothing was known us to when the hearing
would be held before the referee.
Eeferee Fuller visited Lawyer Birdseye at
0cthor to Banker Wards Office. Their. were
also present Eugene II. LOWS. Mr. Wards
W. Gould. tho assignee Of the firm Of Field.
1.ndley. Wiechers { Co. Mr.. Ward asked for
To categorical questions hy Mr.. Birdseyc. Mr.
Ward gave answers which constituted the
same denials OF the assertions made in Phi.
mcrs affidavit us were made in Mr.. Wards
statement to THE sun reporter.
!. His lawyer. Mr.. Lewis. asked only one Ques-
answer to thnt. Mr.. Ward told Of the visit
related above. Of IL man he suproses to be
Palmer. who wanted to know tho name Of Mr.
Wards lawyer,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN
Senator David h Hill is at tho Hotel Normandis

Senator David a. Hin is at tho Hotel Normsndis
@ Ms;o .Gs H:s:H we're appointed
The Peoples Limo steamboats, Drew and Dean Rich.
mSnd Discontinued trips between New York and Albany
The ferry boat Robert Garrett broke arm in vad
f as TO
Surrogate RAMON has gone on q trip to Florida for
.s @ e" s% sss: ~ IL st a
Andrew Gal!ignn Of b2s East Seyentsenth stree =
a. on qs1 Of a =. ss
Cleaning. at a salary o. II 800 year.
as. n s s sss United s,s;::
Criminal court Yesterday on charge Of s.eslinS gold
recommendation to mercy.
Al the Tomb. Police Court yesterday tho examination
q. ,S ), e
srrsigneI at the same time
Dr. Thomas Cecil Of lh5 FIFTH avenue. Who "a. hsla
n. pfS n m !Ps sndsn e.rs B
t terday sosp'sA' W." "''''e' " 'N' 'N' 'D' W.
,ssS;S sss .s:S;: sS:S:ss:s
.%a 1s,': IN on. on I'd IT: IF
chimes.
Henry 81 Sa
yesterday. They bought tho sests Of Clement ii.
m,ng Robert w. Keilsy and D. A. Ltndsy hs.
manner
Tho Of Ed ward :; Stoke. as.,nss H. Y no.!.na
sger the Holman House cafe adjourned yestsr
Sy !" s r0s s aox.na H t.
enough then to stand trial.
Henry Wilder. ~ years old OF 10 Cannon street vhs
| IT, charged by Sarah EllenboEen OF y Levi. street
with abduction. In the Essex Market Police Court
terday held in 81 600 bail for examination. The
g no claim, q, Z, +: only M years DID, was e0
Frederick smith. clerk employed in Isaac smiths
sash and blind factory at l16 East l1nth street while
helping the porter to lower heavy DOOR ysstsrday
morning Anock cd through the hstcbway. He fell
distance OF enty four feet and was almost tmm~
dat.ly Killed Smith 83 years old and lived At $50
East ll6th stIeet.
Chief Post ONCE Inspector James WAS notified yes
terday afternoon that Costmans cap had been FOUND
went up to the hotel last night lie may perhaps -
able to connect he cap with clever thief who sols
mail pouch from n mail wagon at Ninth street And
| Third avenue at 7:30 O'Clock last Saturday night.
| The Metropolitan Printing and Publishing Company
issued the final volume of tho metropolitan Church
and CHOIR Directory in its present form. II contain
the names and addressed Of The rlerkymtnan D1i.s
York. Brookiyn. and adjacent cities ami ot,,, m.,,
tiers of interest. The publishers have concluded hss
| clergymen have little interest m r"'Alosue or
| churches beyond the boundaries cf - ri dennm
| nation and their Eext vour' =" .. fh''u '"''s
| musicA directory.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23

by. birth, or adoption is to glory in kinship
Tho other toasts and speakers were; Their
Selnshness." the Rev Dr.. II. L. Wayland:
for Good oSw he Hon solas
Marden Of Massachusetts: THE Old New
England Home" Grosvenor r. Lowrey. md
Robinson. tho Mayor Of Elmira. who said in
part
dinner in December. 1920. Some OF my speech
making friends. however. have Just assured
me that they were In attendance at that nota-
bic meal. and am Inclined to believe them.
In vino yeritas was a cardinal maxim OF
Puritan faith. and. Judging by that rule. IL
night. they never will. aud congratulate the
society on its lit eral reproduction OF the exact
bill of faro enJoyed BY our fathers OH that
wintry night 272 years ago"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-23
Mrs. I.angtry's Illness.

LONDON. Dee. 22--Mrs. Lille Langtry is
rather bettor. and tho fever from which she is
suffering has subsidized sufficiently to allow
her to sleep. Her servants wcre kent busy
answering tho messages Of inquiry regarding
her. Mrs, lanGty's illness has brought back
by gifts Of flowers and otherwise their an Met
for her recovery.
Her illness is taking its normal course. and
the dangerous stage will not he passed baTorO
Tuesday next. Tho result. therefore. IL Mt
present uncertain, Had not Mrs. Inngtry
plans. have embarked tomorrow at Cowes on
he- new yacht. the White Lndye. which had
been aviShly fitted w for II long cruise.