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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
THE UNDERTAKER HIS 4 BIG BILL.
HE CHARGES. II Is SAID, $500 FOR SIEVE
COFFINS FOR HASTINGS VICTIMS.

HE CHARGES. II IS SAID, $500 FOR SEVEN
COFFINs FOR HASTINGS VICTIMS.
II the report is true that J. W. Riley, undertaken
at IonkerS, has sent bill 10 the New-lOrk Central
and Hudson River Railroad Company charging $500
for furnishing seven collins for that number OF people
who were killed In the Hastings accident, he viii
probably have difficulty in collecting the amount
The railroad officials said yesterday that they ddut
propose to be imposed upon by the lonkers under
taker They could not understand, they said, how
Mr.. Riley could charge such a big sum, when tho
principal Item in the bill the metallic cases, which
only cost, according TO his statement. $3.50 each.
The bill has not yet reached me-" said Superin-
tendent Mccoy, who instructed Mr.. Riley take care
Of the bodies the night Of the wreck. a. not
anxious TO IL If all reports about IL true. 1t
must be long document, and curiosity as well.
Instructed Mr.. Riley TO take Of the bodies aud to
spare expense. Evidently Mr.. Riley has carried
out the latter instruction but cannot understand how
he runs the amount OF the bill up to $500 when he
says that the most expensive item the metallic
baskets. | have been figuring the thnS out and |
find that all lie charges for the metallic colns Is
$3.50 Where the other $3.50 comes In, l cannot
Imagine
Mr.. LOOMS counsel for the road said he did not
know anything about Riey's bill, but IL IT $3.50
1t would be carefully audited before 1t paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
A HEALTHY TONE IN REAL ESTATE

real estate market was decidedly healthier In tone
for time, ard general feel
ing Of hoI.ulne-s prevails. All classes Of dealers.
brokers spectators and investors looking forward IN
large business the gets fairly started.
Pon holders buyers to feel equally confident
the outlook. and the result complete change In senti'
mcnt the part OF those who have been looking for
break in prices the other hand there appears 10 be
no sign Of boom OF any Kind which, II is argued, would
be a. disastrous It's effects the general stagnation OF
1891 was Notwithstanding this condition OF erars tho
week interesting on the Real Estate En-
change and offerings legal in character with two
exceptions and only Of these found purchaser The
apnounc ements for this week Interesting and
numerous II Is said that the auction season Will NOT
begin In earnest until week. when number Of at.
tractive parcels will be offered.
number Of CONVEYANCE recorded for the week was
$50 involving sos 4S7 against 80 in 1891 and 2s7
I'm 1890 involving So $40 725 and 81 633 9G respectively
The mortgages 3i5 In number representing loans OF
- o5 00i compared with 32 mortgages representing
81 S47 $50, for the corresponding week year There
were fortyeeht buildings projected estimated cost
Of sslG $50 The number projected the first Of 1891
was twenty-Dine, at estimated cost nearly equal.
SSl44.4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
NOW THEY WISH THEY HADN'T

There good deal OF excitement among the
students OF Columbia College yesterday morning when
seventeen OF their number summoned before the
faculty OF the School OF Arts to show why they
should not he punished for disobeyng the college
rules and violating the promise given TO President
Low less than two months ago, that they would
behave themselves In the future. The faculty held
the meeting in Hamilton Hall and the lower hallway
filed with students, eagerly waiting 10 hear ~
it Jared with their classmates In the room Of exami-
nation. Three students OF the School Of Mines who
had been reported participating in the row which
led {, the action OF the faculty fatly denied that
they had anything 10 do with the matter and they wero
excused forthwith Bowman. 9f. and Blur. '05.
both Of the school Of Arts. a-o protested their limo
cence and excused.
The rest # the Young men, NIL Of whom wcrc
students IN the school Of Arts. were closely examined
aS to their dolngs. motives intentions and excuses.
They were all told 10 present themselves at the
presidents Office Monday AZ 10 a. m. when
decision would be announced upon each case ~
some Of tho students involved In the trouble were
summoned before the faculty on similar charge
once before this year. and we're excused upon ,her
promise 10 reform. it is probable that they VIII De
disciplined to some extent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
HE WiNTED 10 ROET TIE CLIP.

A heavily built man. wearing gray ulster and
souch hat walked into Harlem drug store l1o Saturday
evening, and said:
"Do you handle plasters7"
eyes, sir carry line line this season. answered
the clerk.
81 want a plaster six feet by four"
"h whatP gaSped The astonishcd pillmaker
The nan the ulster took nyer at the nearest cusp
dor leaned the toothbrush ease. and said
Young man. I've got the grip ache In every square
inch OF my body. Ny hair aches my teeth ache. want
plaster as big bed quilt and when I'm wrapped mp
and tucked ill., reckon or the grip VIII get dfawcd
out Are You with me ~
only carry plaster regular Sizes" said the clerk
apprehensiyely
"What theyi'
'TNe about inches by tcn'
Reckon you're thinkin' Of postage stampsr
"No, plasteIs."
Court plaster. pcrhars" suggested the customer In
creduousy.
Certainly mo-; said the clerk.
Take for IDIOT don't your inquired the o,he,
angnly. perhaps you think sick like me can
spend time GOVERN his shape with gmned labels and
election pastors. Young man. I don't want no Jokes
and fooiishness. business"
Sorry, sir plasters only come in regular sizes"
People buy those 7xl0sp'
Certainly. sir"
The ulster took another nyer at the cu,pido-
and meditated.
There's about thirty square feet my body" no
said at length II reckon need about four dozen plas
tcrs. young man. ANY reduction em by the dozen
The clerk retired behind the desk and consulted
Ten per cent" he ssh reappearnc; but lind
we've only got foyone altogether including Ave red
pepper plssters"
Red pepper. hey" said the customer Frightening mn
that sounds like business. I'll take the whole lot
young feier. 'Taint Just the expected TO d. IT,
ana hAss 70 at up nights psstIng pas,cs. whom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
An APPEAL TO THE CHARITABLE.
TWO INFIRM OLD WOMEN WHO DESERVE AS
ISTANCE.

TWO INFTRM OLD WOMEN WHO DESERVE AS
ISTANCE.
The New-York Practical Aid Society. incorporated
September l. 1891, with an Office al No. 3IS West
Tbirty-ffthst appeals TO the public 10 assist in the
support of two aged and worthy women during the
winter months The Rev. Henry b. Hudson, DIR. j. Il.
Cvpert Professor Edwin V. Wright, Edward f. Huber.
p j. Scully DR.. J. +. Harrison. Dr. Alexander Berg
haus E \. MscLean, A. +. Taylor DIR. Laura NJ.
Wright James ". Pear~hall. J. ID. Dempsey, J. VI.
Cove L. J. Ellis and William C. Roberts the
board OF trustees OF the society," engaged in providing
medical attendance, medicines and sckroom supplies
free 10 destitute children well relief and employ
ment to worthy and iudigent families. day nursery
for the care aud protection of te chldlen Of working
women Is also provided.
While CARRYING this work. the society has taken
under It's protection Two aged sisters; one seventy
years old, poor health. ard the other seventy three
wears Old living al No. 255 West Fifteenthst. These
womep on account Of their extreme age, are unable to
~ more than partly support themselves. BY henming
towels aud making children's undergarmentS they e
able 10 earn nom 10 cents to 81 week and by renting
out one OF their three rooms, they have III the past
managed to exist II Is now proposed TO secure thir-
teen persons who will pay Al month for the three
winter months In order 10 provide for The rent OF the
rooms which they occupy. This small sum is asked
through the columns OF The Tribune. with the belief
that there are many who would gladly assist in 20
worthy a cause, If the truth known. A deSoneSs
of tie Methodist Church, acting detective for tile
Charity AID Association first investigated the and
the Young women's Christian Association have since
investigated and assisted In the matter 1t is con-
adcntly believed that these women deserving OF
help. Contributions for the purpose should be ID.
dressed TO the attending physician of the Practical Aid
society, Or. Laura NJ. Wright. No. 3ls West Thirty
1fty,-sf or No 80 West Ninety -ninthst II per
sons desire to make personal Investigation call the
two sisters, they are requested TO communicate with
DR. Wright before doing All contributions OF money
or goods viii he gratefully acknowledged. y. A. Mac.
lean No. 80 Walst. Is secretary, and william {.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
THE COLORS OF HE GERMAH FLAG.

Two wcl-dressed stood the hIong ct the
ribbon counter OF the drygood stores Sixth.
ave- a few days and having at length obtained tho
services OF a clerk OF them said II want tO buy
narrow ribbon for but must have the coors Of tho
German flag and strangely enough neither friend
| can recall them. DO you remember what they areP'
do not" ssid the girl politely. impressed apparently
by international character Of her customers but the
other young lady this counter may know" '~fhs
other young lady" said she thought the cooss bsck
and yellow.
II am sure that isn't right" remarked old
customer who sitting the third stool down the
counter.
Possibly noorwalker would know" suggested the
clerk "Cas-sh! Ask Mr.. Fitzhugh to hero" That
nnctonary having arrived the matter duly referred
To him. There three color" no declared. black.
red and yellow"
Are - asked the two shoppers earnestly. I'VE
cannot make mistake"
II AM almost that Is wrong" nterposed . young
woman by, who had overheard the controversy
my husband In q German. and heard Of yellow
In the German nag"
ut might be buzz conceded the noor.waker
II used 10 teach school In indiana" remarked . tau
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
FIuTRA AND THE RAILROAD COMMISSIONER.

Elmira " " Jan. o (Specia-The Tribunes All
nouncement OF the names Of three Elmrsns who aspire
Ia become Railroad Commissioner aroused railroad men
throughout western NewiOrb and the battle Will no
longer be fought in ambush Until last sunday neither OK
the hre candidates then named knew OF the Others being
IN tho race and since by comparing notes 1t has been
learned that whom Senator Hill ast for Governor
no promised the coveted Commissonershp to each OF
The trio Tho candidacy OF the Elmra engineers also
had e effect Of stirring up bad blood between the engi
noors aud conductors, the latter contend!ng that al
the time OF Michael Richards appointment the engi-
nec,s aSreed to favor conductor for the next appoint
ment When the conductors. through The Tribune.
learned what going on, Elmlra Division, No o,
Order OF Railway Conductors Elmlra Division extends
from Jersey City TO Buffalo,. adopted resolutions de
nouncng the course Of the engineers. and called atten
ton 10 the compact referred to- copy OF the rcso-
uons WAS to each division Of engineers, and the
who they had taken time by the fore
lock awaited developments In the meantime several
hodges OF engineers met and adopted resolutions favor
able 70 the selection of one Of their number The
IIornelisvtlbe Lodge selected Horace C. Chapman. OF
Lockport y. Y. as thor choice. and the resolution
summarizing their action has been forwarded TO Gov
ernor Flower. Tho conductors determined to hold
the engineers to their alleged promise or make war oil
along tho line Lodge No. Al. engineers. OF this city,
tosether with tho organization Of railroad trainmen
have Endorsed the candidacy Of Andrew Brink. OF
EImrs. Engineer Milan, Of the Delaware. Laekswanns
and Western says he 10 far ahead Of oil competitors SC
far as Endorsements arc concerned He msde tour Of
nearly all the State Il three Weeks campaign, and
claims to have the Endorsement Of the Newiork ele
waited railway engineers - unit, engineers at Pough
kce pse, Albany, Troy Cohocs Utica, Syracuse, Roch
ester Buao In fact al! on tho Vanderbilt lines also the
Delaware. Lackawxnna and Western men SOLID beside,
host Of others. He made early canvass, fearing
that the appointment would be made long before
vacancy occurred. In regard to the engineers promise
10 the conductors Milan said he knew nothing Of IT.
that no ono authorized to make such promise
How could the engineers bind hremSn, brakemen and
othor inferior raAroaA meni
81 donr believe any raakosA man will b appointed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
THE SERVANT GIRL THEN AND NOW.

From The Chicago News.
The servant girl question is still burning one u
nearly every centre OF population and II IL likely "
remain "A question Of paramount interest to house,
wives for some little time to come.
A good more or less FOOLISH Solutions W U.
have been proposed and abandoned and still social
PHILOSOPHER worrying over H. without matf1aS
result In the first place they can't agree amonv
themselves what tho question really Is and those VINO
do agree upon that point can't agree upon any othsf
except that the hired GIRL Is IN uncertain quantity Ahs
a source OF infinite vcXation to h0usekeepors. . !.
The hired Girl Is human. That Is one point IN
often seems to be forgotten By those who complain
about her. II II were always remembered possibly
ths servant girl question would settle itself bridges
and Gretchen never are wholly insensible. They nav
theIr woman's pride, their feminine instincts ana con
traditions, and where they are not taken INTO aeco"ns
trouble 10 bound 70 follow.
IL Is to be noted that our gre1t great granomo,eS
had precious little worry with their help. hshnsss
was In the habit Of living In the same family uli 81.
got married. and about often not she married 1s
OF her mistresss boys. In any event he was ncp
and not servant She resented the latter appeir
ton and bore herself Independently and worthy u
fore the eyes Of men, Her education was ne iva
OF course but so was that OF her mistress and ne wv
read the Bible together with the same unceIsinc -
to the big words and the long names OF the mghty
Of old When they 6jcd and went TO heaven We INA
taught that they not there separated by any INV
OF caste or favor
But It's different nowadays. to be sure. 49,, ,,tc
Is impossible for the hired girl to be taSen might
well be softened and frightened by ttlc human n
patty and friendly interest II she Is gen ,snH 10
win mako her better and she Is bad II VII r. not
restrain her from becoming worse. ana s ~ snnro.
likely TO leave . place where she seems u y"
cAtoA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
PRESENTATION 10 JOHN B. SEXTON.

Under Shetin John b. Sexton received handsome
testimonial tho deputies and clerks OF the Sherin
office YESTERDAY The gift consisted Of an elegant silver
mounts, toilet twenty-five pieces and contained
I'm a handsome Russia leather case, with Mr.. Sexton :
name engraved silver plate The presentation speech
was made by Oldest deputyshrn Of the county,
Sachcm loci o. Stevm- The undcrsherin was com
nleDly taken bv surprise, but he able to make q
felicitous reply 4 hastily prepared repast, in which
Pommery Sec played an important part, was pro-
yidcd before the exercises connected with the ssentlon
closed. j. waA Intended Tor NcwYenrs Eve. but the
utesent was not ready. The Tsmmany boys" In the
County Court hope that these delightful occurrences
my be continued and repeated Indefinitely. To them
Wgvam rule is q thing of beauty and Joy forever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10

woman with c,pku NUT, land can ssthe snis CUES
ton The color, the German has are rcd wni'e ana
yellow" -, .,.,.
THIS seemed authoritative. but somehow the various
contestant. didn't appear satisfied
.Thers,. Schwartz, the hoorwaiksr in tho cotton oe'
n,r,ment" .uccestrd the stately Fl,hugh. hes Tor
man himself; he'll Cash 90 and ssk Mt Sfh""r'A
10 write the coors Gerusl, dag on this card
The Indiana school te,chse did not look pleased bu'
tho .ter having gone court OF appeals she resea
her cs.e and the cash slrl back in minute WIN
the card On IL were rritsen words BLACK. red ana
white" 30
That settles it. Thank you so much" sa'd ire wv
feminine shoppers gratefully looking apprehensvely At he
listening throng"
"Uow much 1. this ribbon, Please
twenty-five cents q piece Of ten yards ma am an
swered the girl cApectanty
well We need only little; give me ward OF each
color How much will that be u
.seven ecnt." murmur-l the clerk staggered FOR .
oneo, y tho magnitude Of the order after the trouble
In obtaining Il.
The "other young lady" and the indiana schootearheF
,te,ed audiby but there sign Of smile on the
.,k oee a. she drswisd Shall have the package sent
up your house ma'anr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
THE STORY or MR. CRANES PLAY.
PLOT OF FOR MONEY" WHICH WILL BE- PEo
DUCFD on TUESDAY NIGHT.

PLOT OF FOR MONEY WHICH WILL BE- PRO
DUCFD on TUESDAY NIGHT
Extensive preparations have been made for tho
production OF For Money With which william II.
on Tuesday night The following is brief sketch Of
the plot Of the new play The basis 81 the story Is the
desire 81 Winfield Farragut Quincy. the character
sumed BY Mr. Crane, 10 test his supposed friends and
discover whether they for himself for his money.
lie is rich. president Of electric motor company,
commodore Of yacht club and colonel Of New York
regiment, lie is In love with a widow, Mrs. Wcstng
house Webb and his daughter Winona /, sought in
marriage by DR.. Newton stow. and he IS anxious To
the real quality OF their love. TO do this lie con
ceivcs the notion Of ordering strike Of the men IN his
own factory, believing that his apparent bankruptcy
will make tho widow and tie doctor show themselves
IN their ttu6 coIors. rhe strike is ordered and the
men 20 out and Quincy finds that he cannot control
the strike as he supposed he could. The streets are
filled with bowling MODS Of his IDLE wOrkmcn. and.
finally lie ordered to lead his regiment against them
TO quel nerious riot. lie hl1 Joined the militia for
show rot for fighting, and he Is afraid TO engage IN
active service. Much Of the fun OF the play grows
out of this complication, and much more out OF Cur
news objections Ia 20 to commodore OF the
Yacht club Finally, however he is induced to lead
Ills regiment against the mob which he does horse
back the riot put down and the strike ended The
widow and the doctor have proved 10 bc true friends.
ann OF course they get their reward IN the hands and
hearts Of the colonel and his daughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10

Commissioner" said a very prominent Democratic poll
tician Michael Richard was appointed with the ex
pectaion that large vote would be handed over 70
pay TO- IL. The vote did not maeral1e Ihey uis
not deliver the goods. The yOted they saw NJ
and although reminded Of the great favor done TO one
~ thsir number the railroad obstinatey declined
to be led II Is all right for Milan to have all inc
pleasure to be found in anticipation but he hasn't
ghost Of a chance OF There will be no more
Richard Incidents
Dr. Bush has selected Myrtle Kelly an Emira
boy for page in the Assembly. Kelly has been pase
I'm the Elma Common Council for several years ans
has assisted his widowed mother in supporting lsTee
family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
ENPRECEDENTED BANK FIGURES.

The bank statement yesterday showed further
in loans and deposits, continuing the smashing Of the
which three weeks ago. The statement
the week ended December 49, 1891 showed amount %
deposits lti46,j3S 600 which Unprecedented. The
statement following week showed the as we'll
the deposits De larger than before. Yesterday
figures still in both items. The last highest
recoid made for the week ended July g, 1850 when
the loans amounted 1923 40j 600 and deIssi.s
eif5 500. The statement Of yesterday
s44 2s8 800 and the deposits at s77 1872 800
&c Of ineic: compare the statements Of July 1882
and yesterdays n2urcs. as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
NOT ABLE TO CHANGE THE ROUTE.

The question put TO the Rapid Transit Commission BY
The property holders along Nadsonavc u u whether IL
hud the power changing the proposed route OF he rail-
av Will 10 answered formally this week by the Commits
sion The spswer will b. that the Commission has no
,ucb mower The members OF the Commission. II Is
Cd have all the time. that there was no
possibility OF changing the route. and their attorney has
now confirmed this opinion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10

will celebrate solemn high mass IN the Church Of
St Benedict the Moor Bleecker and Downing SITS. The
sermon will be delivered by the pastor, the Rev.
John f.. Burke. In the evening at veSDers Father
Tolton will be the preacher. Father Tolton is the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10
FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF VETERANS

At the annual entertainment Of General James
shields Post q. A. r.. TO be held January 90, for
the benefit of the widows and orphans of veterans, the
seth Regiment Literary Union will produce the farce
"Tbe Great Ehyr.r The union will have Its annual
musical and literary entertainment evening during
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-10

the last week Of March. Committee of ArTnng'-
ments has been appointed by Il. J. McDermott, tho
president consisting Of sergeant Michael Co>grovc.
Company T.; Sergeant Samuel !. LOpg, Thomas j.
Quinn, Company G. and sergeant John oRourhe,
Company X.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-08-31
The Augusta Chronicle.

The office of that noble old paper the Au'
gusta Chronicle was burned last saturday
morning.
The flames were discovered in pelgnnor-
ing building at 20 in the morning. Report
ers were Immediately sent out to get the par
ticulars. and faithful type settlers remained al
their cases until the heat Of the approaching
flames were oppressive. While flames were
sweeping the walls and burning the windows
of the upper stories, the press on the lower
floor whose wheels never refused 10 go, turn
ed of the whole edition of the Chronicle III
which was full particulars OF the hre up 10
the moment of going TO press, and when pre-
dicted it's own destruction only lew minutes
before the building and all the machinery
was in ruins.
The Issue OF Saturday morning was sent
abroad, and yesterday Sundays edition came
to us as fresh and just as good as ever, ike re-
fined gold, better for having undergone its
trying ordeal.
Superior effort and greater energy unoer de-
pressing circumstances renever displayed
The Chronicle Is now a hundred years Old
and will enter upon It's second century WIN
renewed energy and revivified vitality. Long
mny II live. All honor to the printers, re-
porters and editors who did such valiant ser
vice last Saturday night. and who have since
beat the record for energy and success undei
the greatest difficulties.