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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
OPPOSING DIVISION OF SCHOOL FUNDS.

Baltimore Dec. (SpeciaD-The Methodist and
Presbyterian ministers of Baltimore took steps TO-
day vigorously to oppose the proposto, TO be sub
mitted to the Legislature by the Catholics for a
division of the school funds At the weekly meet
ing of the Methodist Episcopal ministers resolu-
lions were drawn up, denouncing any attempt to
interfere with the publicSchool system, and
strongly concerning the appropriation of State
funds to sectaran schools. In the Presbyterian
minister's meeting the Rev. DIR. George T.. Nor
rison and others spoke against any change in the
present school system in Maryland 1t is reported
that Cardinal Gibbons has ordered the priests ana
teachers to stop agitation of the school question
and the further distribution of the circulars which
have raised such a storm of protests from Prot
estant denominations 1t is said that the circular
prepared under the direction OF Monslgnor
Satoli and that the Cardinal, while not believing
IL polite to provoke n contest the question at
the present time. was compelled to yield to the
Apostolic Delegate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
JOY FOR FIFTH ATENUE STAGE HOhSES
A HUNDRED NEW AND PKANCING STELDs WILL
DE BOUGHT, AND THEY WILL ALL HAVE AS
MICH As THEY WANT TO EAT.

DE BOUGHT AND THEY WILL ALL HAVE AS
MUCH As THEY WANT TO EAT
After n fight which has been going on for months
IN n mild WAY between the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals ana the
Firta Avenue TRANSFORMATION Company. Presi-
dent John p. Hanes. Of the Society mas
M last received the promise or fresi-
dent Howard Scribner OF the company that ne"
horses shall be provided for the Flrh-ave stages
The promise was made by Mr.. Scribner during a
call made Mr.. Haines recently. Inc can was
brought about by a visit of three Of Mr.. Hainess
veterinary surgeons TO Mr.. Scribners stap'eS 10
East Eighty-cighth-st.. n Sunday or two ago ana
the invitation to call that Mr. Scrihner received
from MI Iiaines Just after that was in tho form OF
notice Tho notice said that II the Transportation
COMPANY did not get fresh horses. provide better
and more literally FOR their teams ana see mat the
horses were rough shod the officers OF the company
would be prosecuted.
The veterinary surgeons had examined the fitth-
ave stage stock carefully. and had reported TO
MIR Uaines that seventy-nve horses were totally
unit for work; hundred ana my ".re III iaiI
condition. and i3i In good condition. or the sew.
cntvhve disabled horses the SURGEONS reported 'ha'
Naturally Mr.. Scribners can on MT liaines Wa s
company had been losing money al me, rate OF
xDcD a year Mr.. Iiaines maintained That that
Inc To- do Mr Scrihncr said that the company
could not AFFORD To purchase as many tresh horsrss
az Mr. Haincs thought necessary Mr. Haines SAID
,ha, he was sorry FOR the c9mpanyi buL that ~
ner prornsed that 100 fresh )rses should be added
10 the Ffth-ave stage stables that all OF the AMI
mails OF the company should be better and more
often fed carefully shod ard altogether have better
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
PREPARING FOR BATTLE AT MElLLl'A.
DIFFERENCES AMONG THE TRIBESMEN AS TO
THE PLAN OF ATTACK-SPANIsH TROOPS
ON TILE ALERT.

Madrid Dec 4-The United Press correspondent
al Melilla sent this dispatch, by way or Malaga
Yesterday: To-day the troops have been on the
verge of war. In the morning Baja-el-Aroi came
hastily TO inform General Campos that the Benis>
lear tribe wanted to fight, and had almost risen
against the authority of the Sultan. He thought
that they would probably attack the most ad-
vanced Spanish posts 49,. +, A..
front we're reinforced hastily. and three brigades
were ordered to make ready to support the en- en-,
preparation for battle was made. and the keenest
expectation was felt. Toward evening, however
the Pacha sent a message TO the effect that
the Benlsicars had become manageable, ana the
excitement among the Rifiians had abated, OWING
TO the energetic opposition of the MaZuza trbesncn
to the plan Of attack The MazuZas, BaJa-el-Aroi
said were using all their influence FOR peace
at is reported that the tribes now arriving from
the interior urge others TO make war. 'onse>
quently the troops still expect 10 nave some "s"'-
ing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
HE DIED SUDDENLY IN THE STREET.
4 MAN AT FIRST EIRONEOUsLY SUPPOSED TO
BE ALPHONSE DE RIESTHAL. THE PAPAL
COUNT, GIVES A CRY AND EXPIRES.

4 MAN AT FIRST ERRONEOUsLY SUPPOSED TO
BE ALPHoNsE DE RIESTHAL THE PAPAL
COUNT, GIVES A CRY AND EXPIRES.
A tall. finely built military-looking German.
noorlv dressed in clothes that had once been
good walked YEARLY down Second-ave. in the
dusk Of Yesterday afternoon until he reached
Tyenty-sixth-st down which he turned His
stem was labored and heavy, his breath came In
thick short gasps, and his face had slowly
turned an ashen gray. Give me a chair, Tor
Gods saker' he cried to James Donahue. who
keeps a store at No 81. Donahue dragged a
chair out TO the sidewalk. the man sat down
on It and died.
In the lining OF his hat was stamped the name
A. de Riesthal, and this clue. Nlegraphed 10
Police Headquarters, gave rise to the Impression
that he was Alphonse de Riesthal. head OF the
Ravenswood Glass Company. No. % Murray-st'
and count created by Pope Leo Kill But
one look at at the body Of the man and the
papers found on him was sufficient to dissipate
this impression A letter addressed to Dear
BODY" and signed Fritz; a card bearing the
name Felix Nckert No 1105 Park-ave, ana
the address Of Hugo Kraemer. No. ll3 East
Fourteenth-st.. were the only evidences upon
him Of his probable identity. a pair OF steel
trimmed spectacles was In his walstcoat pocnr.'
but he was entirely destitute OF money.
Brights disease had brought about his death,
and his body now lies at the Morgue. 49,.
Mr.. de Reisthal was seen al ms nome, NO s ~,
Hewes-st BROOKLYN last night. and was found
alive and apparently in good health. The man
who dropped dead in East Twenty-sixth-st. Is
probably Captain Wessman an ola c9nraue %.
mine he said when ! last him. about
four months ago ne was a correspondent OF an
army and naval journal. and In pretty nara
him an old hat an overcoat and other clothing.
In the hat was the stamp OF my name. "A de
Riesthal' and my home address.
1T did not see him afterward. From what
know Of him he had family somewhere lie
was about forty weight or fifty years Old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
All. THE LEADERS HAVE BEEN HEARD.
THE INVESTIGATION OF THE CHAREtS Vi M
PUBLICAN TREACHERY ENDED

THE INVESTIGATION OF THE ChAh'r> "r W.
PUBLICAN TREACuERY ENDED.
The practical work Of examining into tne cnaiee
made against the management oil inc nepuD
orgapization of New-York In pursuance or resoiu-
lions adopted by the Republican County commit
toe held on November IS. closed last evening"
The subcommittee on Investigation Coionei D v
r Cruger chairman met again IN faror IN
of the Fifth Avenue Hotel Other members pres
ent were General c. II. 7. Coils, ex-Judse Hr"ee'
Hall ex-Congressman Edwin Einsten' JAMES "a
blanchard William Brookfeld chairman VI '"e
Republican State Committee: ex-Judge Horace Rus
sell. George J. Seabury and James H. heh""'e'
The corridors of the hotel were filled with prom
inent Republicans from all parts OF the CITY SUI"
ing the lively interest which is felt In the commit
All the district leaders who had not previously I
had hearing went before the committees ias. es WI
inc AZ usual the session was an executive 0lc'
Rernard Bglin, leader of the XlVth Assembly D ,5
trct was the first to be called IN he occupieu
him and in giving his opinions as 10 tne pest
methods to be pursued In the reorsaI nist ,i
John Reisenweber, leader OF Inc HlAI Cmnner'
Richard NJ Hills. Of the XXIVth; Edward, D ~
bois Of the XVIII Peter II. Mcdonald. OF the
%XvIth: Frank Raymond, Of the XXyIlth; Cen,
eral Michael Kerwn. of the NNNilith; Wliaih
H. Ten Eyck Of the Twenty-tnttnn v Waru' and
George w Stephens of Kingsbridge . .
The subcommittee will now prepare It's report
for presentation 10 the full committee Vi i"''''
The Sub Committee on REORGANIZATION VIII &, ines s
this evening at the Republican CIuo ana u II IN. vn
pected Will finish Its sessions Inc GENERA 'u up
nosition was last evening that the work OF the
two subcommittee Is In so forward s.a iea 10
the Committee of Thirty-three may pe oa and nre
pare its summary for the maj act'o" vi 'ie I've
publican County Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
FRAGMENTS OF FOREIGN NEWS.

London Dec At IS reported that Sir william
Vernon Harcourt, Chancellor of the Excheauer' rs
deficit in the budget proposal to place a TAX VI
one penny in the shilling on theatre adinisslohS
London, Dec. 4:-There is movement o on 1901 Sa
Sending OF united remonstrarce against the acton
of American Friends In deposing from ministerial
office those persons refusing to suDscripe 10 tIe
declaration OF faith.
London Dec 4.-Andrew Stoddart painter
whose home was in Rhodes-ave Chlcago; ,o ieH
from a train at the station at Dumfrles, ocotlahu
on Saturday and killed. He had arrived at
Liverpool that day on the Campania
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
A MURDERER EXECUTED At SING SING.

John Defno. the murderer Of Mrs. Caroline Ges-
sci, died In the electric chair in the death house
In Sing Sing Prison at II 80 yesterday morning.
The current was continued fifty seconds. An ex.
animation by the Prison Physician and Drs. E. j..
Carroll of Brooklyn. and G. c. Cranmer Of New
York showed that Defno had died almost instantly.
There slight scorching Of Dehnos forehead
and leg where the electrodes rested. The autopsy
showed the brain to be small and the organs
healthy The body was turned to an under
taker from Brooklyn and II will be buried In the
Catholic cemetery at Fatbush.
John Delfno was convicted OF shooting to death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
WILHELM UANTS TIE TIGILANT
HE us DESTROYS OF DEFEATING HIS UNCLE. THE
PRINCE OF WALES. AND THINKS
YANKEE BOAT CAN DO IT.

PRINCE OF WALES. AND THINKS A
YANKEE BOAT CAN DO IT
A dispatch received here yesterday from London
said that the German Emperor was going 10 buy
the Vigant. take her TO Cowes and race her
against the crack English slnSestickers next sea
son. This IL not new rumor nor IL IL ehurey
correct The rumor was current soon after the
victory ~ the Vislant in the International races
against the Valkyrie. II was confidently asserted
at that time In dispatches from the other side.
that the young Emperor had bought the Nigilant
Then II was denied In dispatches from the other
side The present rumors amount to as much az dia
the old ones The Emperor is anxious 10 nave a
yacht which will beat the yacht Britannia OF MS
uncle the Prince OF Wales. lie Ia anxious to sweep
by the finishing stake-boat in a blaze Of glory and
victory on the deck OF his yacht. while the
assembled lords OF the Royal Yacht Squadron APP
plaud his victory. IL for this he bought the
Thistle and called her the Meteor and sailed her
in the races of Cowes. All British yachtsmen told
him that she was the best that England could put
forth and that there was something queer about
her being defeated by the volunteer. free rom
Inc ,yios or Yankee winds and waters he pro
posed TO show what she could do. and he di1 II.
making her slower than she had ever neeh oeIu,'.
VIgilant In, Emperor cast his eyes toward America
and began to think that II was possibly not ehureiS
and waters that the British yachts were so uni
formly defeated. and that the difference III me
boats ~ b one e began in tentative way to
see what the Nigant could be- bought FOR; me
now evident that the Emperor really would make
an offer for the Nisant II she could be bought.
IL was the intention OF the owners OF the Ngilant
to sell her after the International races. as II was
supposed that the Nalkyre would return at once TO
and Lord Dunraven has sgnined his intention of
racing her next spring, the Nigant VIII not lie
Americas cup the owners Of The vgilant say
Go back. my Lord. across the waves,
She Is not your darling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
ITALY WANTS VAN ALIENS SUCCESSOR
SENT SOON.

Rome Dec An a scmofiical leader on j. j.
Van Aliens refusal OF the italian Mission. the
"ItaIlc' newspaper says: when the Italian Gov
eminent raised the Washington Legation to the
rank OF an Embassy. the American Government
gave a formal promise TO do the same with the
Rome Legation. Mr. Gresham communicated this
to our Ambassador. The promise was made some
six months ago. Mr.. Cleveland would certainly
be the first to admit that long delay In ful-
filling that promise would not be In harmony with
the excellent relations existing between the coun-
tries" The leader ends with the words; We
hone Mr.. Cleveland will hasten his new choice"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
VIGILANCE THE PRICE OF LIBERTY.

The Rev. DR.. b. c. Lppincott. Of the First Meth
odist Church, New-Brunswck, preached to the
local American mechanics on Sunday evening, and
in referring to the pubic-school system said: 1T
behooves you to guard your schools and to watch
all influences antagonisc to them. Watch the
Romish Church. 1t is cunning. and will put on
the garb of an angel of light TO work evil. Satolli
Is the Pope OF America, and Satolis inspiration
il the old man on the Tber. The Romish Church
has ruled the Bible out of the public schools In
St Louis, Chicago and other places. and II
can will rule it out of the schools of New-Bruns
wick. Watch. l say, for eternal vigilance only ~
the price of liberty"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
4 RUSSIAN BARON ACQUITTED OF MURDER

Rome Dee I'm the Assize Court to-day at
piom Department Of Puy-de-Dome. Baron oscar
Ia Rahden a Russian. was acquitted OF
tho charge OF murder. The victim was Lieu
tenant Castcnkold. officer Of the Danish
Army The lieutenant. 1t appears. met baroness
dc Dahdan who prior 10 her marriage ana AFTER
ward. was circus rider. lie paid devoted atten-
ion 10 her and finally her husband called him 10
accn,Int for IT, a duel fought. and the Baron
was wounded In their travels about ne CONT
non, the Baron and his wife were followed by
CastenkIold and when at Ct .rmont- ferrand the
enragcd husband shot and killed his wifes adj
nirrr At the trial to-day the principal witness
against Baron de Itahden was Herr Weiss, oi
Vrcslau father Of the Baroness. TIE Baron ana
baroness also testified
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
COMMENTS OF THE LONDON PRESS.
PLEASED WITH THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
THE TIMES" on HAWAII


London Dec Recommending upon President
Clcveland's message THE Times" says: THE mes
sage exhibits clear and we-reasoned views OF pol
icy. as well as much force OF character. The por-
tons bearing upon foreign affairs are conceived IN
n highly credable spirit and with adequate sense
Of National dignity. combined with sincere desire %
peace and a careful regard for the rights and sus-
capabilities Of other countries. The friendly eN-
pressions employed in mentioning the questions
handing between the United States and the United
Kingdom represent the dominant feeling as well
ms the paramount interests OF both
.'Thc Times" commends with special warmth the
Presidents policy toward Hawaii.
The Standard says: Mr.. Cleveland mas S'"''
for reform like n rock No words could he clearer
f., dealing with the thorny tariff question and no
attitude could be soundcr from the American sianl
point The President and his 'a9ine, nav cI9sen
their position Win FmoTaIlzes the enemy at the
begnnlnr OF the battle. II Is also ipllcy which
commends Itself t. the most ardent Ameficaiof-
"The Morning post says Of the message: There
is no indication In 1t OF party W dry Tho In
ferences the facts detailed atnousn , IT, :,
every paragraph would be insrucrve 'ei p ar r.
rison's highsounding orations - 1, .,
.T'be Daily News" says; 'lhe message ~ wen
worthy OF the great national crisis In which II ~
dclivnred The Inference from the Presldents fhctS
and figures whether intended or NOT - on i ~ !,
close relations with the old home ana 10 cx.hhn
and strengthen the commercial intercourse OF '"e
wv" ..rb. nav Graphic" compliments Mr.. Cleveland
upon his continued hrmnes, ana eonss'e enc,
The Daily Telegraph says OF Mr' , saL
utterances concerning Hawaii: such frank anu h
honest admission OF mistake ana hSbes, - pos e
sible credit upon the President and indirectly
upon oe e' Dav Chronicle says: rhe President will
have tho best wishes Of every sound economist IN
the battle that he has ee E~' won :, because the
biggest battalOns are upon MS sue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
sryry HORSES BrRyED TO DEATH IN STABLb

Shortly after o'clock last night a fire broke OUT
in the loft OF the two-storv brick stable a' w.
Vestry-st. occupied by Nelson kersderu' u1en
mon Tu,antv-one horses were in the stable at the
time and the flames spread RAPIDLY that seven
~ the animals were burned TO death. despite the
efforts made 10 rescue them. large account OF
harness and feed was destroyed. The loss on STOCK
and horses is 1854 . .. -
dana esd 10 the amount of 500 How the fire orig
mated is not known but it is supposed that
ii1h,ed match was carelessly dropped among sons
Tod The flames were confined TO the stable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
M,rNIcIpAI ELECTIONS IN NEw-ENGLAND

Woonsocket r. l., Dec. 4-Aram j. Bother Rep)
was elected Mayor to-day. receiving lSSo votes.
Daniel H. Pond Dem). the present incumoen'
oT the office received 9S3; A. A. Fowler (Pro)' no.
,rbe CIV Council is four-fifths Republican. -,
Wulimantic, Conn, Dec. 4-Wiliimantic nelu Jus
first civ election to-day and elected the entire he,
"ubl,ca1 Ticket George NJ Harrington was elected
Mayor lanes w. Hillhouse councman-at-large
and n A. Sanderson clerk and treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
4 CHESS CONGRESS- AT TERRE HAUTE.

Terre Haute. Ind Dec. 4 (specaD.-lt has been
decided to hold the annual continental chess con-
gross here on February 27. While the tournament
i9ri,ed states PLAYERS only expected The prizes
are larger than before There Is s,Sr now Ia
In addition 81 200 has been contributed 10 pay .ne
hn,el hills of contestants the number TO be limited
to forty. but the tournament VIII proceeu Z" '"e"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
THE KAISER ON THE REPRESSION OF AN
ARCHY

Berlin, Dec. 1.-THE Protestant clergy throughout
Prussia to-day read prayers thanking God that the
Emperor was not injured by the Internal machine
sent to him from Orleans In speaking to-day 10
a deputaton from the Hanover Synod, the En-
peror said that the attacks of the Anarchists upon
society could be repulsed by the Church ana ,.s
agencies He trusted that the Synod would sup
port him in his efforts to suppress anarchy;
The car has t,legraphed to Emperor Mlii i
and Chancellor Caprivi his Congratulations
upon their recent escape from injury by the IN
fernal machines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
THE COLD WAVE STITCHES orr.


WARNER WEATHER COMING TO-DAY, PRECEDED
BY 4 CHILLY SPELL IN THE MORNING.
It was cold yesterday. but it was clear ana
braclng cold that made the cheeks glow ana the
blood run fresher. At a. m. the mercury stood al
&c degrees above zero. At a m, when the early
rlsers began to get up It stood at % degrees. At
9 A. M. when everybody ought to have been up, II
they were not. it had risen TO 80 degrees AZ noon
IL was one degree higher. and 1t remained at that
figure until $50 p. m. Then 1t began to get coluer
and the mercury shrunk back to - degrees AZ .
o'clock IL was down to % degrees. The weather
bureau said that II would be cold this morning. put
that 1t would then grow warmer. Inc threa'entsa
cold wave which has been advancing from tne
northwest had decided at midnight TO move TO me
northeast and make blue noses in Nova scotia ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
HAMILTON REPUBLICAN CLUB OFFICERS

The Hamilton Republican Club OF the AAVliith
Assembly District held Its annual election for oH-
GERS last night. and the following ticket was uhah-
mously carried, there being no opposition: Joseph
Golfer president Sumner r. stiles hrst wee pres fr
d.n,. William &. Reddy, second vce-presideht' III
M Reeves recording secretary; f. j. Syme. cor
responding and financial secretary and i2,''s Rem
iamin w H. Blackwell. Dr. j. ). WlnteIpnrn. D..
Il. Hathaway j. a. King. Il. A. Martin and Charles
NJ (eddes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
GLADSTONE TO SPEND TIE HOLIDAYS AT
CANNES

London, Dec 4.-Stuart Henlel. n wealthy Glad
stonian member of the House Of Commons. some
time ago bought the Chateau Florence at Cannes,
one OF the finest residences the Riviera, from
the Dowager Duchess OF Montrosc. He has had the
chateau enlarged and redecorated for the reception
OF Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone. who Will spend the
Christmas holidays there
Lord and Lady Salisbury and their family will
spend the Christmas holidays at Beaueu and Nice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
TRAINS DELAYED BY SNOW IN CANADA

Montreal Dec. As "A result OF yesterdays
snowfall, all railway trains to-day were about
two and a half hours late. and the street railway
seryce in the city has been completely demoralizcd
The storm was OF the. worst Montreal has ever
experienced at the beginning or winter.
Toronto, Dec 4-Dspatches from various points
indicate that snow to the depth Of more than a
foot fell throughout Canada yesterday. Travel
branch railroads Is considerably impeded, but
through lines running about on time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
VALUABLE TROrrERs BURNED TO DEATH.

Burlington, Iowa. Dec. (SpeciaD Nat Bruehs
big stock barn was burned to-day. and the racers
Republican, PISA valued at 5000; Shellmont zztt,
5000: Sam Keith 2:2il4 $500 and dozen ONE. .ns
valuable horses were burned 10 death. Loss wv
OOo insurance, $500. Tramps started the fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
JEwELRY SrOLEy on A NEW-HAvEy TRAIN

Boston. Dec. "A dispatch from providence say
that sample case containing 81, 600 worth Of jew
elrv was stolen from a Providence Jewelry sales
man this afternoon on the Providence division o.
the New-York New-Haven and Hartford kailroaas
between Hartford and Canton Junction. The safes
man left the case for few moments at the Iea.
on n car while he took eat forward, and upon
his return IL was gone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05

Oriental several rooms on the second floor vv,u -
given up to these kitchen. supper-rooms.
A new entrance Is also to be made to the Or,e,
tai 1t will be from the OF Thirty-ninSSs
ST and Broadway The hotel will be lighted ~
electric lights Other improvements In the ~.
eral management OF the house are contemplated