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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
SELLING ANCIENT JAPAyEsB SWORDS.

The eighth day of the sale of the Robertson collection
devoted to the selling OF sd Japanese swords and
daggers. The American Art Galleries were we'll filed
and those present showed decided interest In the
many interesting, richly decorated ard carved bades
which were offered. The swords sold showed n wealth
Of carving and decoration, and in spite Of their an
tquity, seemed TO be in as good condition when
the owners welded them. The best price Of TIE sale
$500. which paid for short sword made by
Kane KiyO, and ii. O. Havemeyer paid the next highest
price, 500, at which he became the poSsessor OF
another, Of the date of 1880 long sword went
TO Mr.. Van Norden for S275. The guard Of mis-
sword IS of silver, the gold guard being in the Ives
collection H. DE Morgan paid S2G5 for u share sword
and II. E. Moore the price for another. H. >cas
paid $500 for "a long sword ornamented with silver,
wfSn hilt Of sharkskin wound with whaebone, and
II. DE Morgan 500 for u similar short sword The
following worthy Of mention: A short Sword date
1887, 10 Mr.. Richards for $500 another date four
teenth century to Mr. John" for 800: another 10
II. Schors for $lg5, and a dagger 10 Mr. John lor
the same price. II. Dc Morgan paid Tls0 for a short
sword date 1912, and Mr. Bonner S112- for long
sword, date 1870, The total for the afternoon sails
Sl2, 1913. This afternoon all Interesting collection
OF sword guards VIII be Old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
YETERlNS BrRY LIE HlTCHEr.

The annu'l meeting OF the veterans Of the 7th Regl.
ncnt Tor the election Of officers and inspectors Of election
aud for the transaction Of Other business held nj Mad
and Efy nGth.st. evening Colonel Edward
q. Afhpt presiding. There about 800 members
IGe-cnt The elimination Of Il long dispute between the
I'm Regiment and the 7th Regiment Vctcrrn Asso,il.
lion was reached by striking out OF the bylaws ,h,
following article: "Thc uniformed battalion a, Organized
by this association shall consist Of such members A. shall
have confJrm,d and subscribed to It, by.Iaws Tn,
motion 10 s.tikc out this article from the bylaws w,-
carried only after the most bitter opposition the vote
standing 209 ia favor and 81 opposed. This Is ally
surrender by the Veteran Of the position they
took at the beginning q the trouble In return they
get :hc Use Of their room In the 9Th Regiment Ausrv
The membership Of the Veteran Association X l3i3 and
IL !, In a most satisfactory financial condition
The following Is list Of the onccrs elected for two
years: l.. g. Woodhousc major IL. l.. Fraeland nav.
master; william T.. Colcndci commiSsary Edgar ~
Cnwford chaplain Morcgu Morris surgeon and for IN
spccor, Of elections, A. q. HaRadorn l.. W. Clark H. Il
Holly, f.. A. BROOKS, and Thomas j. Bonck; captain 81
Company A. II. Tmrson captain 4th Company william
H. RiLlc; captain 9th Company Samuel Eudd capt, 7th
Company. Frank W. Drake and captain 10th Cob,pnny p
l.. Macdonald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
ODDS AND ENDS OF POLITICS.
REPUBLICAN DELEGATES CHOSEN.

Canandaignia y. V, April 10 (speciaD.-The Repub-
lican County Convention held here to-day to select
delegates to the state Convention at Albany was
harmonious gathering Delegates were elected a.
follows: Cyrllo :. Lincoln. Walter ~ Clark, Robert
Moody IaIland ii. Lane Roswell {. Munson. Robert
b. Ferguson, E. s. Berry and william l.. Parkhurst.
Delegates also elected to the Congress District
CONVENTION favoring John Ranes. of Canandaieua, and
A. d. Sherwood Of Iornelsve. as delegates to Min
neapolis. The convention adopted resolutions praie
ing Harrison, Blaine and Mckinley, and referring to
The senate steal follows
We most heartily condemn the infamous steal of
the state senate by the Democratic party. and are
mortified that citizen of ontario County took such
prominent part In that theft.
Schenectady, n. Y, April 10-The Republican Con
venton Of the XXdh Congress District. assembled in
Schenectady to-day, nominated John Sanford pf Mont
gomery. and Harvey j. Donaldson. OF Saratoga County,
delegates, and Edward c. Whitmyer. of science
tady, and James ?. Angersnger OF Fulton, as al
ternates to the Republican National Convention. The
convention passed resolutions indorsng the Admins
traton Of President Harrison thanking Congressman
Sanford for his services to the manufacturing interests
Of The district, and to the veterans Of the same. and
condemnng the steal Of the state senate and the ap
pontncnt of OF the chief conspirators to posi-
ton OF honor and trust by The Democrats.
Kingston. N. V, April 10 CSpcdaD-The following
delegates to the Republican State Convention has been
selected from the lid Ulster District Norman Depuy
Lewis Fluckger. Delaney Matthews and Jacob Zine
Fltchburg, Mass. April l9.-Thc Republican Con
ventOn Of the lVth District to-day chose George r.
Fay. Of Ftchburg. and Colonel Albert Clark, of
Wellesley. delegates to Minneapolis.
Malone. n. T., April 10.-The Franklin County lie
publican Convention to elect delegates TO the state and
Congress District conventions was held here this after
The delegates 10 the state Convention are
A. ;. Matthews, NJ. f. McClay, Howard li06son'
o. ;. Lawrence, w. c. stevens, J. Bean and +. \.
ISham Resolutions indorsng the Administration Of
President Harrison, the Mckinley law and the Re
publican position on the silver question were passId
Binghamon, y. Y, April lo.-Thc Republican
County Convention for Br0ome County to nominate
delegates TO the state and Congress Conventions was
held here this afternoon. The delegates 10 the state
Convention are f. G. Delavan, George =. Green,
George b. CurtlSs, william Mason. james \. White.
DIR. y. W. Green, W. c. DOanp and Church Baglcy.
Delegates TO Congress Convention Joseph Schncll
DR.. l.. II. Hills, W. ID. Painter, Ashley Williams. John
II Swift, G.. Harry Waite and Dwight Dudley. ReSolu-
lions adopted expressing unqualified approval
OF the Administration Of the National Government and
prasing by name Harrison. Blaine, Mckinley and
Reed also lndorsng the work Of senator Edmund
O'COnn0r and Assemblyman Deyo In the state Legs
latr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
tn NENORTlITZF THE pRFSTDrvr

The following colorcd men Of this city will make
up the delegation TO go to Washington to-day to
memorable the President In The matter Of tho outrage,
PERFORATED upon negroes I'm the Southern States
The Rev. Drs. william b. Derrick. Rufus L. Perry.
Alexander Walters IL. A. Monroe q. W. Bryant and
ID. W. Wshcr; r. McCants stewart, Alexander Powell,
DR. s. Z. Miller, C. X. Dorsey and Isaac II. Johnson.
The delegation Is made up Of some Of the most
influential coorcd men In this city, and their appear.
ance In Washington will be surprise TO those who
do not realize what cOlored mon have achieved for
themselves since the war. The delegation from this
city Will be enlarged by delegate from Ncw-Jerscy
the Rev. J. p. sampson. and from Pennsylvania,
the Rev. DR.. ". H. Heard.
The delegation will arrive In Washington tomorrow
morning and Will be received by II committee OF cti.
Lens They will assemble In the Office Of John Il.
Lynch. Fourth Auditor OF the Treasury, who has aI-
ranged for their reception by the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
w. A. CONRLIN MAKES DENIiLs.

William A. COnklln the former director OF the Cen
trail Park Menagerfe, appeared before the Commission
ers OF Accounts yesterday and presented Il long writ
ten TO the charges made against him. Guy
A. Ward Park stablckeeper was called 10 the stand
when the session opened. and testified ina, horses
kept In the Park stables except those belonging
to the department or taken trial with view to
purchase. Then Mr.. Conkin read his statement lie
said that prior 10 1896 the animals In the Park were
fed beef which cost 6 cents pound. The de
partment spent abOut S275 month for this purpose
About 1856 horscfesh substituted for beef food
for the animals the recommendation Of the witness
The horses were purchased through Frank J. Thomp-
son. 80 each aud the expense 10 the city only
$50 month. Thompson went ont Of business In
january, 1890, and MIS- ODufy, now Mrs COnklin,
the wife Of the Witness got horses for the department
at the rate. The witness had interest in the
transaction. In January. 1891 Miss O'Dufy refused
TO deliver any more horses. and the department again
went 10 using beef which cost 3 cents a pound or
1924 month.
Mr.. Coklin said that the animals about which com
plant had been made that they were rented shows
and theatres belonged 10 private persons The city
owned few animals but by authority OF the Park Com
missioneis the witness had taken animals on exhibit
ton condition that the owners paid the expense Of
keeping them. The owners reserved dhe right 10 take
the animals away whenever they wished. The Wit
Hess testified that In case where he had made
exchanges of animals he had the written approval Of
the Commissioners In so doing. Mr.. COnklln denied
that the menagerie was improperly used tempo
nary boarding place for animals OF showmen and
dealers. He also denied the story that after his
turn from Europe large shipments of animals arrived
and wore kept for time at the Parry lie said tina
collection from different geological collections Of
Europe at his personal request.
Commissioner Wahle, after Mr.. Conkin haG fin
ished announced that the investigation ended
The Commissioners OF Accounts will make their report
10 Mayor Grant In about two weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
THE COURTS.
EVIDENCE OF An ENGAGEMENT.
MISS wOLTERS WANTS FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLAR
- =. -. nrn,rsr

|
| MISS wOLTERS WANTS FIFTY THOUSAND DoLLAhS
| FOR BREACH or PROMISE.
| The mother Of the plaintiff the first witness
called In the trial Of the suit of Miss Georghe "oc's
| aqninst Louis schultz for $50 900. for breach Of
promise Of marriage before Judge Etz'mmnoS, In inc
| City Court yesterday. she remembered 'h' '''
schultz called her daughter nearly every evening
last March, after he had asked for her hahd IN mar
rage and had received favorable reply iro'h inc
parents Mrs Wolter, said she had been many years IN
the country but in spite Of this fact she could speak
little English and the services Of an Interpreter were
Necessary in conducting her examination. she told In
! substance the same story which her daughter had
told on the witness stand the day before.
Carl r. Spess a wine importer In Bond-st was the
witness. and he testified that nc Knew Doth lSh
ties the suit They called at his place In the iaer
part OF March. 1901. schultz introduced the "'esS
TO Miss Wolters. and. in the presence of the witness
and scbnItz the voupg woman was mentioned rs the
future wife Of Schultz.
Miss Amelia VOTERS. the sister Of the plaintiff was
the next witness. and she testified that schultz hhu
told her Of the engagement to her sister, and ne huu
declared the time that he the happiest man on
earth
Miss Elsie VOTERS, another sister OF the p!ahtir'
told the same story.
William Lauth swore that Schultz had told him that
going be married. When the wltiess congrat
ulated him. Schultz replied "Oh, well, We must all
take this step eventually
Henry Denckcr, brother-in-law Of the plnlhtih'
testified to the main facts in confederation Of the story
as told by the other witnesses in favor Of the planth
Mrs. Anna VOTERS. ssterin.law OF the phintii,
testified that she present at the engagement icast
the VOTERS house, the night OF MaIch ~, loOl
she met schultz for the hrs time that evening ana
asked him If he 10 b. her brOtheriI LAW, ana ho
replied that lie WAS. She congratulated him.
The Court announced that there would be no re
cess and then early adjournment wOuld DC ta"n'
because Judge Iitz,mmOus wanted 10 60 - the wed
ding Of the daughter OF Commissioner t'ilroy.
The counsel for the defendant made his opening
speech to the jury, and at o'clock an Adjournment
was taken until this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
A PAMICVLlR REPORT OF FACTS

The following Is an exact copy of a neatly printed
circular letter received at this ONCE by the latest
European mall:
Berlin, Date OF the Postmark
In our present so much agitdtcd political epoch,
stated by 50 many Imminent tcidences such as T. l.
the actual rush OF Ministers In Prussia, frivolous low
state OF Finances In Russia and the general social
misery growing day BY day terrible at all the
countries OF the European Continent round after
already excitang the International Furies Culture,
viz. the Anarchists once and inducing them tO
dre dful dects, there may only regularly continued
keep Informed OF whatever happens actually well
10 prcdestine the coming times and states.
For this purpose please subscribe to my Special
reporting arrangement publishing twice a week.
Price Of subscription month: II as for detailed
written relations to be forwarded by mall post. at the
rate OF 80 Doll. y as for Cable Reports 40 Doll.
II you agree to my conditions, b. kind enough TO
determine with your answer II you desiring the
correspondency In English language else In French
German.
Looking forward TO be favored with your esteemed
soon answer, remain your most obedient
M KLEM'
In answer We beg leave TO assure Herr Kelm OF
our most distinguished consideration. We are not
desiring the corrspondcncy' But II he Is going to
write any more such circulars the above. we should
greatly like to them. Age cannot wither them
nor custom stall their infinite variety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
CLAIMANTS on THE STEWART ESTATE.


The suit Of Alexander stewart against cA-'uub'
Henry Hilton TO recover part OF the property lett Oy
A. +. stewart continued before Judge '''N'
and jury, in the Court OF Common Peas 80
day The cross-examinaton OF James Bailey III
cousin OF the dead merchant, was taken up W 'ooP"
H. Choate. He testified, in answer to the q"e"'o''
by Mr.. Choate. that two Of his brothers came ~
this country nj the request Of the witness VII uh
ferent occasions the witness took these Dio'nore ~
Visit Mr. stewart. Mr.. Stewart did not return inc
call. 80 they did not visit him again Inc
witness said that Mrs. Martin, the mother Vi MI
stewart, was exceedingly fond Of him because he
reminded her OF boy whom she had 1851. WINE
she was living he used to 60 to the stewart mousse 10
tea nearly every sunday evening. After the death
Of Mrs Martin he did not go 80 Often letter.
which had contained $780, written by A. I. stewart
10 the witness, produced by Mr.. Choatc ana lie
wanted t. know II the witness had any other
memorial than that OF Mr.. stewart. inc witness
replied that he had flute which Mr.. stewart hhd
given him. 80
The case viii be continued this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
BOLERO BOUGHT BY W. C. DAILY.

The dude of the turf" Bolero, was sold yesterday
to william c. DAILY, and will wear the colors OF that
aesthetic owner when he starts In races this year.
Boero was purchased by j. J. Dwyer ut the sale OF
w. l.. SCOTS horses in November 1880, for the
enormous price of $4,000 Last year he showed
wonderful speed In his work and races but proved TO
be an arrant coward when pinched by contending
horse. He was returned winner at the saratoga
meeting and acted II he wUdd race up TO his form
last fall but he hit of his tendons In his work. ana
WAS fired and blistered last winter. His chances OF
racing looked favorable this spring. but Mr.. Dwysr
had no confidence in the dude" he said that he
VAS cratic and likely 10 break completely down
n any time. W. c. Daily said that lie would like to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
THE SARiTOGA GRAND JURY IyvESTvGir

saratoga. N. T.. April 10 (SpcclaD.-The saratoga
County Grand Jury began its Investigation Of the
charges against eXpolice Commissioners Robert F..
Knapp and william IL. Gaor. The first witness was
Albert Spencer, OF New York CITY, the and man
agcr Of the saratoga Club House. formerly known as
the MOrrisey Club House. He will be further exam
med TO morrow Spencer. It Is stated last summer was
driven. by Police Justice Charles Allen 20 an moc-
cupied cottage In the south part the village whore
he met Knapp and Gailor, then members OF the Board
Of Police Commissioners. II was al this cottage. as
alleged that spencer made TO understand that his
gambling house would be "protected provided he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
4 WELL-KNOWN Law FIRM TO DISSOLTE
PROBABLY THE TROUBLES OF DEMIYG & LOGAN
VIII. 81 NIKFD ~ COrRT.

PROBABLY THE TROUBLES OF DENISG & LOGAN
VIII 81 AIRED IN COURT.
Tho law firm Of Dcming & Logan. nj 80. - William
ST. viii De- Dissolved NAY L. bat the affairs OF tho
partner, Will prphabl, De aired ~ court before a
settlement j, reached between the two men. The firm
Is composed 81 v,rce T.. Dcmlnc the well known Mug
wump. and Walter : Logan. Mr.. Logan asserts that
Doc ha, been doing three ourths OF the work II the
firm. and for that reason he decided TO sever all
bu-inc., connection, with Mr Deming.
When M",r Dcmlug ana Logan, three years ago.
entered lut, partnership to expire Nav /. ir92, an
agreement va, made whereby notice In writing should
Deg given ,iN month, prior {, the partnership limit in
Gaze If a desire of either Of The lawyer 70 discontinue
the firm relations Accordingly. Mr. Logan SIX months
AFRO -csvcd notice on Mr. Dculng that on May the
partnership would b. dissolved. Mr. Dcming accord
my Ia Nj Logan. objected t. some 81 the charges
mado for work done by the Junior partner. lie claims
that Inc To-, ,houM BE- larger than Mr.. Logan wishes
10 make them. ard that s whore the trouble comes
in Mr. Dcming when called upon sid tmt he had
nothing Ia give out about his affair, with Mr.. Logan
o. viii Try all my case, I'm court said he
Nr Logan morc communicative. A. the cause
Il the I'll puic between lin aud Mr.. Dcmns was
honnd to e. me Out sooner or later he saw no reason
he said for coucealng the facts Mr. Dcming Is
forcing 10 take the matter into the courts because
he want, 10 charge personal client, cXtortionatc
fees for Services said SIR. Logan. have charge
OF a number OF c'taic,. and have client, who leave
their sccuritlc. with There j. 500 900 worth Of
securities IN the possession Of the firm, which placed
there and because viii charge the owners these
."cufItics unrca -0nabc fees Mr.. Dcmng refuses 10
pat with them. ~ thc estates aud owners OF the
scnru' were part 81 the chcntagc brought Into tho
irin. ana which ! propose 10 take away. / don't m.
tend 10 impose upon those clients. do intend
to TT Mr. Dcning do 20
Logan, CLARKE Dcm9nd will be- the name II tl"
firm with which Walter :. Logan viii be- connected
after MAY J. This firm Will also have office room ~
No - William ST.. two noOrs below where the firm
OF Dcming 4 LOGAN Tor 50 hong have conducted a law
business. whether Mr.. Domlng VIII remain where
he Il at present could not BIZ leirncl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20

Vile cod-liver oil has lost
its vileness in SCOTS Emul-
sion and gained a good deal
in efficiency.
1t is broken up into tiny
drops which are covered with
glycerine, just as quinine in
pills is coated with sugar
or gelatine. You do not get
the taste at all.
The hypophosphites Of
lime and soda add their tonic
effect to that OF the hab-di.
gested cod-liver oil.
Let us send you a book on
CAREFUL LIvING-frce.
Scor1 BOVINE, Chemists. r,s South 9Th Avenue.
New Yorh.
Your drugss, keeps SCOTS Emulsion Of eod.livse
oa-Gll druggists everywhere do, Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
cOJ~TH CAROLINA RTpT'TLICANr

Columbia :. G.. April 10-The State Convention Of
the regular Republicans met here to-day. one hun
drcd and twenty five delegates, including some twenty
white men, comprise the body which represents every
county IN tho state. There was much delay I'm the
organization Of tho convention, caused by three
testing delegations, whose claims had 10 b. passed
by no state Executive Committee before making tho
temporary roll G.. ". Murray chosen tenn
rorary chain lie at appointed com
mttee CREDENTIALS and during the discharge Of To
duties the convention took recess. Harrison dele
gates win certainly be sent TO Minneapolis the h2ht
being TO who shall co. and on planks Of the
MIA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
Notice TO Cabinet Makers and Kindred
Tradesmen.

The undersigned manufacturers Of Cabinet Work and
Kindred Trades in New-York City, in view Of the pub
shed reports that certain manufacturers In sur line have
granted the demands made upon them by The various
Unions that oipht hours shall constitute full working
day. 10 those reports and in order 10 avoid
possible protracted struggle and consequent suffering
upon all concerned hereby give MOTTO ., That the
demands made upon us by the said Unions a. not que
tons Of hours wages but the Import mt question
of our existence as manufacturers in New YORK City
With o nine-hours basis under very great dis
advantage in Of the fact that oil over the country
commencing competitors In Brooklyn ana adloln
Ing cities factories are run entirely ten hours
basis; Therefore,
We unitedy affirm that only alternative before US
"a tn continue TO mako and determined resistance
against oil such unjust demands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20

paid the Commissioners $1,000 each. Spencer, IL 10
further alleged the following day drew the amount oy
check ont OF local bank called upon Knapp M his
realestate Office and paid him the money. Spencer
today produced the check which is now in possession
OF District-Attorney +. +. Hamilton.
Hattie Adams. Of New-York City, who Kept re-
sort hero last summer and who is also alleged to have
been baclailed by Knapp and GailoT was also DeIo9
the Grand Jury to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
THE ANTI SEWELL MEN WIN

Asbury Park. n. j., April - (Spccia).The Re
publlcan- Of Neptune City met here this afternoon for
the purpose OF selecting five delegates the safe
Republican Convention Tho result WIS that the friends
Of ex-senator Scwcl, Of Camden. beat,n 10y a
large majority Ex-Spcaher Ovatt, the leader Of The
6ewell faction for this county, who lives In Asbury
Park was completely ignored In the primary. George
W. Treat, John Hubbard, Lysandcr F. Watson, Frank
L. Tenbrocck and Harvey Is. Johnson The delegates
Mr.. Treat has been aspirant for the post
mastershp here. but has been bitterly opposed By
Sewell's adherents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
"a M AN wants but little
EMH here below,
" "A But everybody
wants H-O
for
breakfast.

yickar for money due the performance for the asI
week OF shenandoah at the Chicago Auditorium
McVickar'5 Theatre burned down and the PLAY was
transferred To the Auditorium for the last week oil us
rim uayDlon WIS under a contract with McVickar
for certain share Of the profits, and 1t was for t'
amount he sued McVicla declared that the expenses
were considerably increased in the Auditorium ana ie
deducted "A certain amount 10 pay them. The SUI"
50 deducted was the amount In dispute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20
CONCEPTIONS OF Es0rERIC rHBosOPHY

The Aryan Theosophical Society held a we'll attended
meeting last night at Unitarian Chapel Forthave,
near Thrty-hfthst William q. Judge presided He In.
troduced c. r. s. Mead the general secretary OF the
European formerly private secretary 10 Mme
Dlayatky. Mr. Mead delivered address THE Lead'
ln9 Conceptions Of Esoteric Thsosorhx."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-20

have him. Mr.. Dwyer named price. and the son Of
Rayon dor changed hands. The price will not be
made public as Mr.. Dryer said the sale would be de
claed OF should II be dlvulged he did not want TO
be chafed by his associates.