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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
VARIOUS BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

Boston. Sept. (SpecaD.-The revelation came to-
day in regard TO the affairs OF the suspended firm
Of Well Drcyfus a. Co The statement OF the re-
ceiver shows that Colonel We'll had used the name
of the firm upon outside paper in carrying his
speculations to the amount of $4,000 The state
ment by Mr. Morse, the receiver, showed that the
legitimate liabilities s57 ZIG 0s and the assets
liabilities OF about 600 consisting OF Endorsements
by the firm The outside liabilities caused by the
use of the firms name by Colonel We'll for specu-
lative purposes $4,000 which Is partly covered
by collateral security estimated To be worth about
SIS Ooc. The general summary shows that the LA
$4,000 above the assets.
Chicago. Sept preliminary legal proceedings
were taken before Judge Baker to-day To have the
receiver for the James ii. Walker Company re-
moved. The matter came up on Il motion OF Dun
ham. Buckley x Co, creditors of the company The
proposition was contested by the attorney for the
receiver and counsel for creditors who have 80 far
been identified with the litigation Judge Baker en-
tered an order continuing hearing OF the motion
try II AT the September term and Instructed the
receiver not To distribute any money the credl-
tors OF the company In the mean time
Ann Arbor Mich. Sept THE Register Printing
ana fuplishing Company assigned yesterday. Assets.
slSVo' liabilities. over $4,000 The affairs OF the
company are considerably complicated Yesterday
the company sued the former manager. A. Moran,
against him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
NEW-B RU NSWICK.

The City Attorney is busy perfectng the t''ies
to properties sold under the MARTIN ar' w
..i..,.I -, tho cltv TIE firm of Johnson
g. Johnson manufacturers Of proprietary mehi-
cines. has declared dividend OF 10 per cen. on
preferred stock, payable october 10 Inc ulNluc"u
was due September l5 but payment Is ueiaSe"
one month owing to the financial strihsehcy' i:
The final accounts Of Willard p. voorhees, ana
a., ,tar,h, Voorhees, as executors Of the
estate OF Abraham Voorhees,, were approven IN III
the Orphans Court yesterday Inc Vaiue oi the
estate proved to be over $lHUO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
GEORGE j. GOULD LAYS 4 CHURfH CORNERSIONE

Kingston n. Y, Sept. (SpeciaD. The cornerstone
Of the Gould Memorial Church at Roxbury' Deia-
ware County was laid at noon to-day by George
j. Could the eldest son of Jay Could. All the mem
bers of the Gould family were present. The lev ~
H. Demarest conducted the services. assisted by
the Rev L. s. Brown, of the Roxbury Method dist
Episcopal Church. Russell sage J. J. Slocum and
W. =. Mallett also present together with Or.
]. p. Mum, the Gould family physician. The build
ing will be Of st. Lawrence marble, sSxl03 feet in
size in the form Of a cross, in the centre of which
will rise Il tower thirty feet square and seventy
five feet high. The interior will be OF hardwood.
after the most approved modern designs. Z he win
dows will be memorial in character. fine new
organ is under contract.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS
WESTMINSTER COUNTY.
YONKl,RS

The new iron bridge the Hudson RIVER
Railroad on the grounds OF the Lake and watts
orphan Asylum has been finished. and affords the
children safe access to the lighthouses erected LOT
their use some time ago. new and large poat
has been purchased by the asylum. and Superm-
tendent Brown allows the boys to go rowing daily.
rhe asylum has now brass band composed OF
the boys who unsteady Inclined III " Pr a
nosod TO enlarge the trade shop and increase the
Of cent OF the $500 oared
for sale on Thursday, only $4,000 have been pur-
hu Sel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
HOBDkEN.

Franz Zesch twenty-seven years old, OF NO ZV
Park-ave Hoboken. was arrested yesterday on his
wifes complaint of non-support. Mrs. Zesch said
her husband told her Ito clear out. as he was
about to bring home another wife. In explanation
Of his conduct Zesch declared ne had procured a
divorce from her through William Rusch justice
OF the peace. and had paid $50 for 1t in two IN
stalments Rusch gave him the decree. Zesch said.
and told him he was free to marry again. Justice
Rlsch SAYS he sent the so to the clerk of the
Chancery Court. with the necessary papers Tor an
application. The matter will be investigated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
RAILROAD ~ TERESTS.
CHAIRMAN CALDWEILS IMPORTANT RCL-

ING.
Chicago. Sept. 2.-Chairman b. d. Caldwell OF
the Western Passenger Association, handed down
an important ruling to-day in regard to local as
sociations formed under the provisions of the
general agreement 1t called for on account
OF contention of the Chicago Great Western
road that its business at st. Paul was not sub
jet to the Jurisdiction OF the local passenger as
ISOLATION there because it is practically depot Of
flee The chairman decides that all local business
OF whatever nature is subject to the jurisdiction
OF the local association of the place wherever such
local associations have been organized. Another
point decided by the chairman to-day in regard to
local associations is that charges made and con-
victions obtained do not count offences undo the
general agreement to which cumulative penalties
attach.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
PANIC on 4 ROCK RIVER STEAMBOAT.

Rockford H.. Sept. 1.-The pleasure steamer City
Of Rockford came into collision with the steamer
Arrow while proceeding down the river last night.
The Rockford had 80 passengers on loard. return
ing from a picnic. When the accident occurred
they panic-strcken. and many women and
children tainted. The passengers finally safely
transferred to another boat. and serious
iy injured Both steamers considerably dam
aged. but neither sank. A misunderstanding Of
signals caused the accident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
FOR 4 METHODIST UNIVERSITY IN CHINA

Boston, Sept "A charter granted to-day
FOO the incorporation of the Trustees Of the Nan
kiAg University Of China" The executive COM
mittee Of the trustees is as follows: Charles r.
Fowler president; Stephen l.. Baldwin. treasurer
J. Dillon Bronson. clerk, and Denton g. Woodsine
Charles Parkhurst and Oliver II. Durell. The cor
poration is formed to provide educational advan-
ages for the children OF members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in China. and 10 promote higher
al Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
FATALLY BEATEN BIZ AN UNKNOVy NAN.

Lambertvle. y. j., Sept 2.-Augustus Holcombe
Of Mount Airy. went into the woods near here this
noon TO feed horse which he had left tied there
Not coming back for long time. party of men
went in search of him. and met him staggering
out Of the woods. with his head and face covered
with blood He badly hurt, but remained
conscious long enough to say that he had been at
tackled by an unknown man with club. He has
been in an unconscious condition ever since and
the doctors gay that he will die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
PEEkSkIII..

Pierre Padding a weu-known citizen OF Peeks-
kill. began the celebration Of his seventy-fifth
birthday yesterday by undertaking to walk from
Peekskill to New-York. distance OF forty-two
miles Mr. Paulding is a grandson OF John Pauid-
nG, who was Of the captors OF MAJOR Anore
A large crowd was at the postoffce at o CLOCK
when Mr. Pauding started on his Journey: IN
reaching Tarrytown he will stop IN iron. OF 81, me inc
Andre monument and sing THE capture OF M l
Andre" He will take another rest az iohAeiS'
and then resume his journey to the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
NEW NICKEL PLATE THROUGH TRAIN

Chicago. Sept. IAN important addition to the
through train service OF the Nickel Plate road
from Chicago will go into effect tomorrow. Train
No T. from Chicago TO Cleveland will be merged
with train No S. from Cleveland to Buffalo At
Buffalo it Will make close connections with the
West Shore for ali points east
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03

Chicago Sept "A hearing had to-day be-
fore the chairman OF the Western Passenger As
ISOLATION as 70 the right OF roads to reduced
Worlds Fair rates for basing purposes in the con-
structon OF rates to a!l-the year-round tourist
points The decision arrived at that such re-
duced rates might be used but that when they
used the limit of tickets must not exceed
thirty days The limit for ordinary tourist tickets
to all-the- year round points is nine months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
A BIG PARADE or scxD,r. SCHOOL CHILDREN

st. Louis. Sept 2.-The principal features OF to-
days session of the International Sunday school
Union were a parade OF nearly 600o Sunday school
children and the Tabernacle exercises at the fair
grounds. splendid representation OF the Taber-
nacle OF Israel was given in the amphtheatre. An
Immense crowd, numbering nearly 5000 people,
was present and enjoyed lengthy programme OF
games, gymnastic exercises and singing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03

ONLY SIS TO CHICAGO AND RETURN VIA
Picturesque Erie Lines
Next personally conducted special excursion leayes
New-iork. Chambers-st., 1915 a. m, "Wednesday,
September g. arriving Chicago Ais p. M next dan
New and elegant coaches with hlgh-back seats.
for families and ladies' without escort Ticke, :
good ten DAYS with privilege OF returning via Nias.
ara Falls. Similar excursion on September v 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03

session. This is owing to its superior numbers u
consisted OF five six men, while Mr. Davenports
forces, including commissioned and non-commis-
stoned officers and the rank and file. numbered one
man. He was a young at that, and rather
below the medium height but he routed the multi
tudInous besiegers in the preliminary skirmish
Mr. Dayton had asked Mr. Davenport to give up
the rooms and Mr. Davenport had paid no atten-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
RUTHERFORD.

Work on the Jersey City, Hoboken ana hu'hei-
ford Electric Railway was stopped yesterday pS a"
Injunction obtained by the Rutherford Township
Committed who complain that the roads are not
being put in proper condition after the rails are
laid by the company. This will prove serious
check TO the work, which has been pusheu Vieof-
ously for several weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
WARNING TO ATHLETES.

"swimming carnival at Bath Beach on Labor Day
The contests advertised governed by the rules
OF the A. A. L.. but as they have not been sane
toned by the A. A. u, all amateurs competing will
thereby dis0ualIfy themselves. This Information
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
TO STOP WORLDS FAIR RATE REDUCTIONS.

Chicago. Sept 2-Western roads have decided
that there shall he no further reductions In World
Fair passenger rates. except for special days I'm
der the agreement any road has now the right 10
make any rates it pleases. by simply calling
meeting and giving notice of its intention to make
any changes contemplated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03

SUPPLEMENTARY PRACTICE AT CREEDMoOR
The fifth supplementary practice was held at Creedmoor
Yesterday The weather cloudy early in the forenoon
but cleared up later there being strong 20 o'clock
wind making good shooting somewhat difficult Follow
is The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03

Worlds Fair Day Coach Excursions via New
Worry Central September 5th and I'm Only 600 ~
thalf fare) for round trip. See the Hudson River
and Niagara Falls EN- route -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
MIR. DAYTON HAS THE ROOMS.
JOHN !. DAVENPORT Is OUT FOR THE TINE.
,GSoMINIous GUSHING OF THE PosTM,srER's
PRIVATE SECRETARY AND HIS FINAL
SUGGESTIVE BRAVE YOUNG MANS
THRILLING STORY.

THRILLING STORY
Rooms Nos ia. I76 and Us on the hfth floor Of
the Federal Building were the scene yesterday Of
a battle between the forces OF Postmaster Charles
W. DAYTON. custodian of the building. and those of
John ]. Davenport Chief Federal supervisor Of
Elections. Mr.. Dayton's regiment aiter some
vicisstudes and an ignominious uelea'' is IN pos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-03
Dr.. LYONS Perfect Tooth Powder.

Thoroughly cleanses the teeth ana
purifies breath. Used by people
of refinement for over quarter OF
a century. Sold Everywhere.
The morning call., 1893-08-26
BERKELEY.

Charles Iverson of San Francisco and
his friend, Louis Vogler of LORNA street.
South Berkeley, hailed the Midwinter
Fair half-hOliday Thu day as an oppor-
tunity to track the wild squirrel on the
Berkeley hills. During a lul in the
slaughter of game Mr.. VUgler put his foot
in 1t by llacing his great toe under the
muZzle of his fOwling-piece, thus giving
the gun the usual opportunity to discharge
Itself without prov cation Much of the
toe disappeared before the rapid rush of
lead, and Mr.. IversOn was compelled to
carry his cOmrade n mile. wheE, meeting a
milkwagOn, the man was quickly con-
veyed to town and medical assistance
summoned. The remainder Of the toe was
amputated by Drs. Eastman and Grazer.
Reception to Freshmen.
The warm hued walls and soft-colored
floors OF the eption-rooms Of Stiles Hall
were enriched hy tasteful and huge bou-
queis OF rich roses, pOtted palms aud ever
greens in honor OF The class of 81. which
was welcomed there by Christian associa-
lions of the University last evening This
was the first opportunity for social ac-
quaintance by tie members Of the class.
and the large number responding Iilled the
spacious halls to the crowding point
Body Polite.
The class of '97 Initiated its organization
as freshmen body Yesterday afternoon
by eleeting Burney Miller of Oakland tenn
porary chairman and Charles McClafferty
OF Oakland football manager of The 90
eleven; committees on class constitution
and class yell were appointed.
Filed the Answer.
The answer to the plaintiff against the
city of Berkeley in the suit to determine
the validity of the present civ povern
ment was filed by City Attorney Robinson
yesterday.
Almost Buried.
The south main line sewer is now four
teen feet deep TO keep the grade; yesterday
morning, after section of pipe had been
laid and the braces were being taken away,
one or the wOrkmen, John Endergrain,
was still In the trench when the eartn
suddenly gave way and cayed in upon HIM.
he fortunately was covered only To the
waist, and was soon extricated somewhat
i bruised by the heavy clumps of earth.
The morning call., 1893-08-26
PERSONAL NOTES.

T. NJ. Brown, Sheriff of Humboldt
County, is at the Russ.
Sheriff Kav of Tulare County is among
recent arrivals at the Grand.
Felix Tracy, agent for Wells-Fargo at
Sacramento, Is registered at the Lick.
G. Vachell and wife of San Luis Obispo
are stopping at the Hotel Pleasanton.
Jasper Harrel, the banker and land
owner Of Visalia, Tulare County, is al the
Palace.
Mrs. a. j. Higgins and Mrs. George Fl.
Miller. of Butte. Mont, have taken apart
ments at the Baldwin for a short stay in
the city.
Judge Edward Sweeney Of Redding, OF
the Superior bench of Shasta County, is
in the city with his family spending a
short vacation.
T. q. Yancey. grain-grower. lumber
dealer and banker of the San Joaquin
Valley. is in the city on brief business
trip. He is at the Lick.
Captain II. c. Cochrane of the United
States Marine Corps and Chief Engineer
George f. KutZ. stationed at Mare Island,
are registered at the Lick.
W. and F. Leumann. young Swiss tour.
lists, came in on the overland last night
and will visit the California resorts before
leaving for the Orient. Tney are registered
at the Palace.
O. Albert Bernard, special agent of the
Government to investigate the sanitary
condition of the principal cities of the
Union, has returned from the southern
towns and is again at the Palace. he ha:
completed his observations of San Fran
cisco and will shortly leave for the cite.
of the north.
Constantine Comodzinsy and wife. of st
Petersburg, Russia. arrived Yesterday
morning and took apartments at the Lick
The gentleman speaks English imper-
fectly. but his wife is clever sch0la
and converses quite f1uentlv in pure Eng
lish. They are here merely on tour o
pleasure. having visited the principa
American cities and made an extended
stop at the Worlds Fair. They will pro
coed East by the way of the West
The morning call., 1893-08-26

ming of work on the Midwinter Fair site.
The spectacle of $50 horses and $50 men
busily at work tearing down the hills and
filling up the hollOws in what has hereto
fore been one Of the deserted spots of the
big park was Que that made those who
visited the scene of operations feel assured
that here at least was tangible evidence
that the great exposition was 10 be.
During the day several thousand people
visited that portion of the park where the
work of grading is being done. and the
hiIlsides about Concert Valley were dotted
with interested spectators who watched
the busy scene before them with unfiag-
ging interest. Besides the graders at work
in the valley force OF men were put to
work cutting down the dense grove of blue
gums on the hill just north OF where the
speakers stand was erected. On Monday
a force of men will be put to work grub
bing out the roots of these trees and pre-
pairing the ground for the graders, as the
entire hill is TO be cut away in accordance
with the surveys already made. The con-
traciors-Warren, Malley IL Buchanan
say that they can easily prepare the
grounds for the buildings within the ten
days limit fixed by their contract with the
Fair Commissioners. More men will be
put on as fast as there is room for them TO
work, and by next Monday or Tuesday
fully 500 men and go teams will be en-
ployed.
There were many applicants for work
yesterday, but the contractors could only
work limited number Oh the frs. day. so
the a men were turned away with the
promise that they would be gwen employ
ment rs fast as Opportunity tffArpd. The
paw OF the men varies from 81 20 to 81 a
day. The contract price for the work is
$500 OF this amount the contractors
have subscribed $50. so that the expendi-
ture by the far management will only be
S4750 The Park Commissioners esti-
mated that it would cost $40. goo to grade
! ci
The morning call., 1893-08-26
AGAIN AT WORK.
A Vigorous Canvass for
Subscriptions.
ENTHUSIASTIC FINANCIERS.
Missionaries to Go to the Interior
Towns and Interest the People
in the Fair.

Smiling, calm and debonair, Hermann
Shainwald tipped back in his chair at the
Midwinter Fair headquarters yesterday
and discussed the financial outlook of the
undertaking in saDguine accents.
1.-THE entire aspect OF our exchequer has
been changed" he said, 'snce Thursdays
demonstration. The great drawback ex-
listing during the past three weeks in oh
tanning subscriptions has been dispellod.
Hundreds of capitalists and wealthy mer-
chants have been hesitating, and Ia fact
have positively refused to subscribe until
convinced that the Midwinter Fair would
be an assured fact
''Of this there being no longer any ques-
tion of doubt, if the slightest ever really
existed, [ am satisfied that large subscrip-
tons will supplement the smaller ones al
ready received. The action OF the finance
committee to-day strengthens and corrobo-
rates that belief as the members are now
going ahead with renewed vigor. Their
work will undoubtedly show big results in
the coming week"
General W. 81. L. Barnes presided at a
The morning call., 1893-08-26
LET DOWN EASILY.
Liquor Salesman Mann's COM
promise Accented.

promise Accepted.
The Government case against Alphonse
Mann. the LIQUOR salesman, for using
brandy barrels without first destroying
the revenue stamps upon them, was dis
missed in the United States District Court
yesterday, upon nolle prosequi.
Some months ago Mann was charged
with conveying 10 place on Minpa street.
near New Montgomery, two barrels of
brandy. A boy. it is said, was the means
of detecting the fact that the Government
stamps on the barrels had not been de-
stroyed previous 10 the refilling of the
barrels, and proceedings were commenced
against Mann by the then Internal ReYe-
nue. agent. Mr.. Eldrldge.
Mann offered to compromise for $3.50. and
his proposition was referred by Collector
Quinn to Commissioner Miller at Wash
ington. On The 18th inst. word was re-
ceived by Mr.. Quinn that Mr.. Miller, after
consulting with Secretary Carlisle and the
AttOrDey-General, had decided to accept
the proposed compromise
The Internal Revenue Department is the
only Que under the United States Govern
ment in which a criminal case can be COM
promised, section 3229 of the Revised
Statutes comforting that power upon the
commissioner. This section provides that
the commissioner may compromise any
civil or criminal case with the advice and
consent Of the Secretary of the Treasury,
and, in the event of an action being COM
menced. with the additional acquiescence
of the Attorney General. There is rea-
son for this latitude. Any man found with
an empty cigar-box in his possession uDon
which the Government stamp had not been
Cancelled is liable to arrest and fine, though
not morally guilty. 1t was to cover such
cases that the Commissioner of Internal
Revenue was vested with such broad dis
cretiOnary power.
The morning call., 1893-08-26
pledged their best efforts for another can
vasS.
On motion of Julius Kahn the following

pledged their best efforts for another can
vasS
On motion of Julius Kahn the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense Of the finance
committee That the executive committee com
Gals Of the principal cities and towns OF This
State requesting them to call masS-meetlugs oil
their citizens and that speakers interested in
the success OF the Mid winter Fair be sent 70
these cities 10 address the people and TO solicit
their aid in making the exposition success.
William Ii. Gagen made vigorous
speech demanding that it should be pro-
vided in the contracts let in connection
with the buildings that work should be
provided for the unemployed residents OF
this city. On bis motion the following
resolution was adopted:
ReSOlUed That ii is the sense OF the finance
committee and the desire of that body that
when contracts are made for the work on the
fair grounds by the executive committee, such
work should be given as lar as possible TO men
having families and others dependent upon
them, residents OF this city.
Company B, Naval Battalion, n. G. c.,
will give an exhibition drill for the benefit
of the fair on Saturday evening at Its
armory, corner nf Page and Cough streets.
Wolf. Wredon & Co. have donated five
cases. containing liquors. champagne and
mineral water. to be ratified on December
"a, the proceeds to be devoted to the expo
sition.
Among yesterdays subscriptions were
Bank of British Columbia. $3.50; Ben jam in
Healey, S1OO; San Francisco Association
$500; Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, $1,000; Golden State Land Company,
500; j. Feehan, $50; California Bottling
Company, $3.50; drivers of White and La
Grande laundry, $50; \. Van Bergen
500; White laundry, 500.