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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
THE WILL or j. HENRY S1ICkNEf.
SOCIETIES NAY CHANGE
THEIR NAMES TO BENEFIT BY IT.

CoNGREGA TIoNAIIST SOCIETIES MAY CHANGE
THEIR NAMES TO BENEFIT BY IT.
The news that the Will Of J. Henry Stickncy, the
Baltimore millionaire, made large bequests TO Con
gregatiOna missionary societies in this CITY, caused
good deal Of comment in missionary circles, and
the purpose Of Mr. Sckney 10 benefit Congregational
ism. and Congegatonaism only, was the subject Of
interest among churchmen. MIR. suckncy who died
last week provided in his will that ~ 900 be given
TO the American Homo Missionary Society, and one
third that amount be his gift TO the American Mis-
sionary Society. lie gave this money on condition
that the word Congregational" be- included III The
names OF the two societies.
The Rev. J. u. Clark, secretary Of the American
Home Missionary Society yesterday after
noon in his office in the Bible House. by The Tribune
reporter. He said AS far | know the state
mens printed in The Tribune this morning
rect. have written 10 Baltimore for a copy OF the
WILL and have communicated with the chairman OF
cur executive committee, and special meeting Of
the executive committee Will be- held within n week.
when The question Of considering the change will
up. We hold our annual meeting at Saratoga
May 30, and believe the question will occupy good
deal Of attention. Mr.. Sckney who was an ardent
Congregationalis called here time ago and rep
resented that he had friend who would give us
900 on condition that include the word Con
eregatl0na' In our name. We suspected al the time
that he the friend referred TO- but nothing was
done and thought he had let the matter drop until
read OF the gift In your paper. You know our
society is Congregationost institution and 1t is
hardly possible that any objection will be made 10
the addition Of the word CONGREGATIONAL
c. J. Ryder, secretary Of the American Missionary
Association, said that he had received no confirmation
OF the report but gave his opinion that the story was
correct Another officer said that legal steps would
be taken Immediately TO how mucn fh,. society
would get Mr.. Ryder said that, barring the question
OF change of name, he did not think the will would
require any changes In the socety's method OF work
or contain any stipuatiOns as to the manner OF ey
pending the money. - ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
COULD GET no TRIAL. so PLEADED Gritty

piiabe story OF the laws delay that Of Richard
Bennett eighteen years old. whose home has been with
his widowed mother. AT No 80 West Forty eighth ST
Last October he arrested the charge Of receiv
Ing stolen goods-a ring worth 81. lie has been I'm
The Tombs ever since. once he was tried but the
Jury disagreed. standing ten TO two for On acouts
Thomas J. Sullivan. the lawyer interested himself in
the boys case and tried vainly 10 get him another
trial. AT last Mr.. sullivan got the boy to plead
guilty. although he protested his innocence Just TO
get the case In court. Yesterday, In General scs-
days In the City Prison. ''
DistrctAttorney Nlcoll said he knew nothing about
the case, or why speedy trial was denied The I'M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
TESTIMONY AGAlNsT SALMON.

The proceedings before Judge Gicgcrich In the
Court Of Common Pleas. TO impcach Marshal John
Salmon for IN alleged Illegal seizure of property al Ia"
Hotel Aberdeen. continued yesterday. Nellie
Dolan who had charge OF the stcrcroom al the hotel
told Of the havoc by the marshal and his
among the wine and beer bottles oranges and oysters
on the night they took possession.
John Il. Alexander the next witness ana he
appeared for the defendant. His examination and
examination continued all the afternoon.
lie asserted that there no disturbance IN the
hotel until Julius OtcnbaCh and policeman came III.
at u. m. and threatened To put the marshal out.
The Will be confined to day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
SOME sIouX CITY CONCERNS TO RESUME

Sioux City. Iowa. May 9-Negotiatons now far
enough advanced so that the reorganization Of She
Union Stockyards Company. Sioux City Drygoods
Company and the Sioux City Engine Works. which
were involved In the recent failures. is assured The
sockyards Company will pay up all Its legal floating
indebtedness and the DrygoOds Company and Engine
works expect to discharge all Indebtedness against
them. Assignee Hubbard. Of the Union Loan and
Trust Company, has filed his schedule OF assets and
liabilities. II shows that the liabilities, immediate
and contingent. nearly s. 900. but does not
list the creditors This IS because they have banks
In all parts Of the country, and at the request OF
the creditors who fear injury their business should
their connection with the failure become known.
IT is stated that the heaviest liability 10 bank IS
shared jointly by a Ncw-lork bank name not given
out and its 81. Louis correspondent, and j. for up
nan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10

dlihcu TO determine whether all the bull speculatOns
IN the COrdage stocks this year We're conducted
trely by private funds. pom this point no infor-
nation can b. obtained from the receivers or their
counsel
The news of the action Of Chancellor McGiI in re
fusing The Application OF the receiver. Of The IA
uonai COIdngc Company permit transfers of stock
and payment OF dividends declared prior 10 the ap-
polniment OF receivers was disappointment to the
eugis one OF the directors. when In the Office
Of the company, at No. l35 Front ST. said 10 II
Tribune reporter; " must confess that do not under
stand why Chancellor Mctiill has denied the applca-
special order for rcopenng the books Of the
company: nave Just heard that che application has
Seen hed win H. one OF the receivers went over 10
New Jersey today To secure the order. / not
familiar with the laws OF NewJersey, but am told
That under the laws OF that state the appointment OF
receiver carries with II tn" suspension of all bust
ness, and compels the closing Of transfer books.
believe that there is misapprehension however. To
this decision Is only temporary. In other words. |
believe that Chancellor McCil Is holding the matter
under adyisement for further knowledge OF all the
and circumS tanoes. This j. the only way | can ex-
plain the ChanccllOr's action. The receivers are
at work on statement. They hope TO have 1t ready
soon. The reorcaniza OF the company IS s>ured."
was continued yesterday. II had advanced 50 far
that Charles J.. Auerbllry. counsel and Of he
was assured Mr. Acrbury added that The al"
sorpton Of other corNage manufacturing companies
was not contemplated at present. All conferences
business of the central company The affairs Of
subsidiary firms had not been examined. Chancel-
lor McGill's action provoked much unfivorabc
ment on the Stock Exchange. The Stock ENchanCr
Committee Securities issued order to James
Mitchell chairman of the Exchange. directing him
failure 10 deliver George W. Ely. secretary OF the
Exchange. said that Chancellor McGlll's order clos
ing the transfer books had accomplished no good.
On tho contrary II rad caused much hardship and
Inconvenience tosinveStors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
A WOULD BE DUELTST Under BOyD.

Memphis. Tenn, May Be. ". Carmack the
editor hi-chief OF "The Commercial" who challenges
W. A. Collier. OF "Thc Appeal Avalanche" TO hsht
duel Saturday. was placed under 10000 bona
to keep the peace for one year yesterday. Mr.
Collier is fugitive from Justice the authorities beng
unable TO find him. Four warrants have been sworn
out against him by the Sheriff. charging him WIN
accepting challenge to fight duel resisting arrest
assault and battery and carrying concealed weapons.
Mr. Golfers seconds arrested and released Oh
bond. Holmes Cummings. Mr.. Golfers second, haa
not challenged W. j. Crawford last night for denoune
Ing him as coward. and II Is believed that no na'
concluded to let the matter drop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
SMALLPOX on THE GER4.

Ihere Is strong odor Of sulphur in the cabins
and stecrag" OF the German steamer Ciera which -
now lying at Quarantine. When she came I'm ros,or
day from Bremen the Health officer found tho,
There was ease OF smallpox board. The patient
was at one" removed TO North Brother Island and =,
thorough mmlgaton OF the vessel was ordered rho
sulphur FUMES were not pleasant 10 nbale md lin.
pctslS'h'y with which the steamer was flooded hv
Tue sulphuron' odors was trying on the patience of
,"e wv passengers AS soon as the Health officer
Is satisfied To the sanitary condition ~ m, 80,
loo OF tb" passengers VIII be- landed I'm New yorL
ana the Gcra Will then go TO Philadelphia where thca
Others Will dlSenblrk. ''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
NEARLY 5000 LICENSED DRINKING pLAcrs

The annual report Of the Board OF Excise was suh
mittrd Yesterday to the Mayor. 1t saws that thers
are 77s3 licensed drinking places I'm the city, They
are divided as follows: Hotel licenses o3I: Iiouor
store licenses all kinds OF liquors. GOA: restaurant
licenses go; ale and beer licenses only, 63s.
For a hotel license $50 Is paid for n Iouor storo
license 800: for restaurant license 800. and for
an ale and beer license. $50 The humber OF nlaces
licensed TO sell liquors In quantities under five gallons
and not TO De- drunk in the place Is 14Os D,r,ny
the wear I3II7 applications were received and y,
this number o 4s7 licenses were issued Tho ono,n,
paid 10 The city licenses last year was SI iGo 90
AN Increase Of 4GJo95 over the previous year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
COLONIAL DESCENDANTS AT DLNNER

The first annual meeting OF the Society OF ColonI-
al Wars held In the Governors ROOM at the CITY
Hail. yesterday morning. The members OF this society
direct descendants Of the colonial settlers Charles
II. Murray was the temporary chairman and Rowland
Pell secretary. The election postponed, how
ever until tonight. This morning the members OF the
society will go on an excursion 20 West Point Last
night they enjoyed dinner at the University Club
Among the members Of the society who were present
were
General James Mifiin, r. Chester Walbrdge, the
Rev. G. Ellis Stevens George O. Gillespie and W. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
MR. MURPHY'S STIRRING TEMPERANCE TALK

Francis Murphy the wcllknown temperance lecturer
who has been successful In reforming intern
pciatc both In this country and abroad. held
a temperance service In the Old John Street Meiho-
dist Church from II TO l O'Clock yesterday. The
church filled TO the doors, many being Obliged
to stand. Mr.. Murphy made spirited and logical
appeal that resulted in about twenty five men sign.
lng the pledge Mrs. Murphy was present and
assisted her husband by attaching blue ribbon to
the coats Of those signing the pledge. 4 number
OF other women also present. Mr. MnrDhv
has not been In New York before for several years
He is his 10 join his son, T. L.. Murphy
who Is doing temperance work In Connecticut -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
INTERPRETING TIE IOWA BALLOTLAW.

A JUDGE DECIDES THAT CERTAIN IMPORTANT
SECTIONS ARE NOT MANDATORY.
Cedar Rapids. Iowa. May 9.--Judgc Preston has
made an important decision In the District Court at
Marion. involving the leading section Of the Australian
Ballot law. lie holds that that section. which pro-
vIdes that ballot without the official Endorsement
shall be allowed to be deposited In the baOtbo and
that only ballots provided In accordance with the
provisions OF this act shall be counted. il simply
directory aud not mandatory: that Is. although the
ballots prepared and In accordance with
the statute the election Is not invadated The Juds
also holds that the section CT the l. also merely
directory which ideS that all ballots shall be printed
nj the public expense and that other ballots shall be
nscd. The effect OF the construction will he that
the law may be- disregarded long as fraud l. not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
EXCHANGE GOVERNORS CHOOSE OFFICERS

The Board OF Governors Of the stock Exchange met
Yesterday afternoon and elected II. H. Thomas. Of
A. N. kidder q Co., vice president James Belts
Mctcah was elected a member Of the Governing Com.
mttec 10 fill the vacancy caused by the rcsigpa-
ton OF +. l.. flames. Mr.. Eamcs Is chairman OF IN.
Clearing House Committee. The vacant chairman.
ship will be- filled al meeting OF the Board Of GOV
crnors to-day. II. 7. Dorcmus. vicc.chaIrman Of the
Clearing IIonse Committee viii probably succeed
Mr. tnm,s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
AN IMPEACHMENT TRIAL 1T NASHVILLE

Nashville, May 9.-Thc trial OF Judge Julius j.
Dubose. OF the Memphis Criminal Court, WAS begun
this morning In the State Senate. sitting I'M
parchment court The court Is presided by
Chief Justice Lea. OF the Supreme Court. Judge
Dubose IS accused OF tyranny and corruption In
Office. His answer makes n fiat denial OF the most
OF the charges and on pleads the statute OF
limitations. motion TO quash Is also entered Oh
all the charges. The trial is likely TO last nj least
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
ONLY A TEMPORARY CLOSING.

While the firm Of D. Aliens Sons. cordage dealers
at Sixth-st. and Gowanus Canal Brooklyn has closed
the doors OF its factory for the becasc % the
collapse OF the National Cordage Trust. this action
caused by any direct connection OF the firm with
the trust. 1t refused enter II, but compromised Nv
agreeing to purchase raw material from the trust and
to sell its product 10 II. The treasurer Of the firm
said that the works would BE- closed only Temporarily
to take Of stock. and then boilers would
be ready for enlargement OF the works and the en-
ployment OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10

Mich complaint has been received about the condiuoh
NJ the fshways In the State, and steps were taken !"
repair them all. -
,,,,o, 10 NOT Seneca Lake for lamprey. The Cor
nell professors have discovered some % ~ sons
the lamprey OF Seneca Lake which makes 'Hei "N0''
70 Iuye tigate the subject further
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
INDIANS FOR THE PRESS CLUB FAIR.

Black River Falls WIS.,. May &c. n. Rudy,
Indian trader among the winnebagoes. left here last
night with four Indians for New-York CITY, where
he goes to give an exhibition in the Indian Depart
ment Of the New.York Press Club Fair, under ,ne
direction Of Miss Ellen Syckies, Government ihus s
Agent. Rudy Is to return In a fortnight 10 'sne
charge Of An extensive Indian exhibit ut tho worries
Fair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
STOCKING TIE STREAMS WITH Fist rpy

At their regular monthly meeting at No. 81 Drood.
way yesterday the State Fish Commissioners dstrIh.
utcd 10000 900 of pike fry. I1Oo, 900 lake front
100000 muscallonge fry and 5000 adult bass. Ar
Judgements were made to secure "a supply Of striped
bass from North Carolina and wcakfsh from Rorncpot
Bay for propagation In the waters OF Long Island
Sound. The United States Fish Commission author
lied the State Commissioners to get supply of shad
fry from the Delaware TO place In the Hudson RIVER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10

Lewis Of Pennsylvania; General 7. J.. Bout u'
,c.rd,n, NJ Lord Baltimore, George y. Mckenzie ana
= II smith Of Marylnnd General Malcolm +. Draper
o,d nr r F.. Abbott. Of Massachusetts,; Nathan q.
Pond and saticree Swartout of Connecticut; Admiral
= p Rae and F. = iiosmer, OF the District OF 90
lumbjn and Frederick +. De Pcyser. iIowland Peii'
Charles H. Murray. r. j. Oakley Khin"landrr lhOihas
I 1r,.u rrrdr,irl a. Belts. Gen ral william u.
Davies Howard II. Bayne aud Frederic Gallauh' oil
y. \nrl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
THE COURTS.
IN FAVOR OF WILLIAM WALDORF ASToR

IN FAVOR OF WILLIAM WALDORF ASIoK.
THE APPRAISAL OF TWO OF Ills LOTS UPHELD
Chief Judge sedgwick. In the superior Court, yes
tegday dismissed the complaint In suit brought by
Recka ZorkOwsM against william Waldorf Aston. .
executor of the viii OF John Jacob Aston. To set
aside appraisemens OF leases two lots In Forty fourth
81. John Jacob AsiOr gave leases TO the property TO
run FOR twenty-five years. At the crd OF the term
the leases were TO be renewed on terms which were
TO be decided upon by three arbitrators. James a
Lynch George X. Read and Thomas c. Acton were
appointed appraisers for This purpose. They fixed
the values but ZovkOwski objected and declared that
the figure named by the appraisers WAS excessive
and that Of the arbitrator was BIASED In favor
of Mr.. Aston
Judge Sedswick said that the case must so on, nj
Though the counsel FOR the IlaintN wanted an adj
journment because OF the absence of Frederic X.
Coudert. who Of the counsel In the case.
The defendants wished 10 20 ahead default
taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
A MICHIGAN SAVINGS BANK FAILS.

Lansing. Mich, May 9.-Georep W. stone. OF this
city, who Auditor-General OF Michigan under the
late Democratic Admnlstr ton, last night ap
pointed receiver OF the Central Michigan Savings Bank
BY Judge RersOn. Bonds were liked al 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
MR.. WATERBURY MADE A RECEIVER

Boston, May 0.-An application was made this after
noon In the United states Circuit Court before Justice
Colt for the appointment Of receivers for the National
Cordage Company, which has some property In this
state. The Court appointed James NJ. Waterbury and
George Weaver Lopez.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10
VERDICT AGAINST A GREEK LITTER CLUE.

A verdict FOR 5000 against the Theta Delta Chi
Club ana in favor Of Elizabeth & Fuller directed
by Judge Fizsim0ns in the City Court. yesterday
The amount for the rent OF the house at No. IL
East Thirty nfhst. which the association occupied
a clubhouse. The club rented the house On october
81, 1901 i0r one year. ut annual rental OF ~ 400.
Al the end OF that period the club remained In th'
house, and only moved ont March - last. Tho
lessor declared that the club had renewed the lease
by remaining the time. The club declared that
it was occupying the liDuSe arrangement 10
pay $50 week When the house vacated the
club offered -" amount due at that rate. but II was
not accepted. Another suit will b. brought 10 re-
cover Tn. amcnnt due for the rest Of the season up
TO october 81 next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10

DR.. Harvey L. Byrd Of BaM.

more, President and Professor Of O6stet-
y7cs in tie Baltimore Medical COLLEGE:
"When in most distressing and alarming
condition, evidently due TO an inherited equity
diathesls, after exhausting the best medical skill
and the most approved remedies of the materia
medica without benehcial results, was re.
Iievexi 10y the free use Of Buffalo I-ithia
Water. On several subsequent occasions
when there was some manifestation Of un.
favorable symptoms, l found prompt relief by
the use Of this Water"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-10

H., Ta.: For four years was afflicted with
rheumatic govt to an extent which incapac.
tated me entirely for the discharge of the
duties of my profession, and was finally re.
duced to such 4 condition as to subject me
for the most part to confinement to my bed
By the advice Of one of my medical attend.
ants, and emphatically m~ n dernier res.
ort, L determined 10 make Of the
Buffalo Lithia Water, Spring No. 2,
am frank to say, without faith in its virtue,
having but little confidence in mineral waters.
The use, however, of a few cases of the
Water was attended by beneficial results so
remarkable that | was soon able to be out Of
bed and upon my feet, and my improvement
has continued until | am now actively en-.
gagged in the practice of my profession,
meeting, without any unusual inconvenience,
all the exposure and hardship incident to the
life of a physician in a mountain country.
cannot, in candor, do otherwise than ascribe
my recovery solely to this Water, the value Of
which l regard beyond estimation"
For sale by all druggists-Spring pamphlet
sent TO any address.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-17
Ionr.vity In England.

The death rate In the Peak Of Derby
shire IL 90 low that the district rivals In
salubity the American village which
was 10 extraordinarily healthy that the
inhabitants who wished to "shuffie on
this mortal coil" bad to migrate into Q
nsighboring town. The mortality st
Buxton u nine Per 1000; at the adjacent
hamlet Of Flash Il u said that death
takes only the very young and very old.
the infant and the patriarch. The sexton
can almost tell whose grave he win next
dig. In Q similar manner ct Edale. IN
der the shadow Of Kindsrscout. death
goes BY seniority.
At Tideswell. also IN the "Peake Coun-
tia" there Wa, quite recently. the 10
nsral Of man sixty.fouf years OF ego,
whose father and mother were still liv.
ins in ths parish. having bsen married
dxty-ssvsn ysaxs.-aalas Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-01-17
fro n CONTINUED j
The 1fahdi.


The mahdi's outward appearance was
strangely fascinating; he was man OF
strong constitution. very dark complex
ION and his face always wore n pleasant
smile, to which he had, by long practice,
accustomed himself. Under this smile
CLEANED o set of singularly white teeth,
and between the two upper middle ones
was v shaped space. which In the Sou
dan Is considered sign that the owner
will be lucky. The mahdi was well
versed In the art Of winning over people
His unruffied smile, pleasant manners,
generosity and equable temperament,
though at times somewhat severe, all
tended to enhance the popular idea Of
him. He attributed the execution Of
Said Pasha and Ali Bey Sheriff (the vail
ant defenders Of FL Obeid) to the Khalifa
Abdullah, and when the two little sons
of the latter were brought to him the
smiling hypocrite wept for their fathers
fate.
The popular belief In him and his
cause almost amounted to worship.
Women especially raved about him and
thought him the most handsome OF men.
His virtues were extolled In poems. and
constant reference was made to his good
looks, wisdom, stature and to his ~
peated victories over the Turks. The
beggars used to learn of by heart special
laudatory verses. and by reciting them
from house to house they were sure "a
be given alms.-"Ten Years Captivity
In the Mahdis Camp"