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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-26
A COLONIiL THANKSGIVING.
SERVICES WERE INTERRUPTED ny UNsEEMLX
LEyITY-THE INDIAN WAS PUNISHED. But
THE SAINTS ATE THE VENISO\

SERVICES WERE INTERRUPTED by UNSEEMLX
LEvITY-THE INDIAN WAS PUNISHED. But
THE SAINTS ATE THE vENIsoN.
New-Haven. Conn.,. Nov % CpeciaD. -Among the
papers OF the late ex-State Senator Guy c. Stod-
dard Of the town of Ledyard. was found few
days ago an old newspaper clipping containing
quaint account Of an old Colonial Thanksgiving
church service and dinner 1t was written IN the
year l7i by the Rev. Lawrence Conant. OF the oio
south parish. In Danvers. Mass. and runs thus;
I'VE Governor was in We house and Her IaJestys
commissioners OF customs, and they sat together
In a high seat OF ye pulpit stairs. Ye Governor APP
pears very devout and attentive although he favors
Episcopacy. and tolerates ye Quakers and Baptista
"He was dressed in a black velvet coat. bordered
with gold lace and bun breeches with gold buckles
at we knees. and white silk stockings.
There was q disturbance in ye galleries wnere
1t was filed with divers negroes mulattoes ana
Indians. and negro called Pomp Shorter, peiohs-
ing to Mr. Gardner, was called forth ana put rreat
He was then put ye MSS sSnt
s t%4 ye seSton w By Mr. to
him out because OF his levity and strange -, III -.
toron OF countenance giving grave seaha ,nder ys
staire some children and a mulatto wona" "e''
reprimanded for laughing at Pomp shS Sse were
ended ye council and other dgniaIes mere enter sy
taned at ys house Of Mr. civ dinner with
bears meat and venison. the last OF wnicn was ae
fine buck. shot In We woods near by. lie oear wa
killed In Lynn woods Reading. ,,.s ~
After We blessing was craved by Mr. carrier ~
wrentha word came that ye buck was same suus to
We Lords day by Pequot an Indian; VINO ca ,s ~
Mr. Epes with a I've in his mouth like Ananias VI
old. - ,,ar,son
I'VE council therefore refused to eat we eshhou1
but 1t was afterward decided that Pequot snon snS
receive stripes save one for lying ana edst Of ye
deer. and Considering this a Just and rignteoous
sentence ye sinful heather and c fnas ali par.
took OF il but Mr. Shepard. whose conscience VIZ
tender on We point OF ye venIson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-26
MR.. Aston LIKES ELECTRIC LIGHT.

Rhinebeck. n. Y, Nov. % Specialization Jacob
Astor mas Just had a large dynamo placed In the
engine-house on his dock in the Hudson. and with
1t Will light by electricity the mansion and grounds
OF Ferncllne. Mr. and Mrs. Astor will leave Fern
cne next week for NewYork, where they will
remain until February !. when they expect to sail
for Europe.
The beautiful residence and extensive estate OF
Colonel Ford at Staatsburg has been sold to Mr..
Landon: Mrs. ID. Linton W. Greenfield and daugh-
ter. OF Rome. n Y, are the guests OF Mrs. Green
fields mother. Mrs @. w. Schryver. Mr. and Mrs
Henry Montgomery were recently the guests OF
Mrs Robert B. Suckley at Wlldersein. Bishop
Coke, OF Western New. York. has been visiting
his daughter. Mrs. Douglas Merritt, at Leacote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-26

was Miss Ellen Phelps daughter s,. of I bS%re jay
con ~ William T. Dodge. Walter Phelps Dodge
under private rsvs pSrs in 1Gn Greece a and and
tpo tsSst for two Gears with his brother. under
tie charge Of William L. cGshi9g rf Sa%rn or and md
rati,rneI 10 America to enter the class OF 1881 NJ
Yale He remained but short time nowe' e.
John's College Ox.crd in England. where ne re-
NAMED three years. During this time ne made q
anoniai study OF English politics. his most Intimate
frend AZ the university being Conlnssby Disraeli,
n nephew OF the famous statesman MI Dodge
Isc, nv ford 10 marry his iancee. grand niece
OF the Earl Of Mount Cashell, Miss Nelson-CooAe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-26

Keene ~ H., assumed the prncipalshp OF the
Hartford Public High School this week renevln;
Mr.. Hall. who has been at the head OF the scIooi
emeritus ha.-pay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-26

There are many civilians az well as Army officer.
who will be glad to learn that Captain John c.
Bourke. Of the 81 Cavalry. has been cleared Of the
allegations preferred against him several months
ago In connection with the Cara campaign. the
Mexican border lie has been restored to duty and
ordered to join his troop Fort Riley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-26

In the matter OF retirements reference to n list
prepared few years ago showing how man.
officers would be retired In certain years account
OF age Is convincing that life is. indeed. uncertain
In this list 1t shown that twenty-five officers
would reach the retiring age In 1894, but OF this
number two brigader- generals. three colonies, six
majors and two captains have died. or been retired
account Of i-health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10

A motion was made by John C. O'Connor TO re-
commit but 1t was lost. Another followed to post
p0ne action and this failed. f. B. Hinsdaie areuea
In favor of adoption. He spoke Of the vast extent
OF the cOuntry's unprotected sea coast, and the
necessity Of the Hawaiian Islands an outpost In the
Pacific Ocean. The temper OF the meeting In view
OF the action of President Cleveland was characterized
by uncertainty to the purposes Of the Administers
ton, and an unwingness to move aggressively; and
on o final vote the resolutions were voted down,
though strong sentiment In favor Of their adoption
was manifest even amid the foggness of the situation
General Charles II. T. Coils offered these resolu-
lions, which were unanimously adopted:
The Union League Of City of New-YoTk, at meet.
ing held on the evening Of March 9th 1898. having
Abner Doubleday unanimously resolved to enter the fol-
lowing minute upon the record Of the proceedings:
That the death Of Doubleday not only depri,es
the Union League Of member whose honorable name and
fame typed the ORIGIN purpose and traditions Of It's or
ganzaton but terminates illustrious and useful life
which was associated with all the trials and tumphs Of
the great struggle which brought 1t into existence.
His answering patriotism while lieutenant OF artl'
ery ct Fort Sumter gave early promise Of tho. stubborn
herosn which on field Of Gettysburg has permanently
identified his name the glores OF that great battle
To his accomplishments as soldier and his loyalty as
citizen can be added virtues which WILL make his
name Icing remembered and cherished
His tereaved family have sincere sympathy, ana
the secretary the club requested to transmit TO them
q copy Of this minute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
cAprAry Porrs ON TIE HARRIS TRIAL
THE FATHER OF THE MURDERED GIRL TSTExpe
TO SEE JUSTICE DONE.

THE FATHER OF THE MURDERED GIRL INTENDS
TO SEE JUSTICE DONE.
Philadelphia, March 0.-Cap,a!n George Pottk
father OF Helen Potts, for whose murder Carlyle W.
Harris has been convicted. was In this city today
lie declared that the hope OF Harris and his relatives
now Is to draw upon the sympathes OF 0overnoe
Flower "Distnct Attorney Nicclh." the CaptAn
continued has now over 100 witnesses to contra
dict the afidavIts that my daughter used morphine
and he threatens to have indicted all OF the sgns
OF these statements who be found In the lufit
dction OF New-York.'
When asked where the Harris people get mosg
with which TO make their fight Captain Potu ~
the will OF Mrs. IIarriss father, wherein II W. ~
ulated that no part Of his wealth should be ~
defend his grandson, not having been probsted, ~
family have all the money they want TO use In ~
case, The 100000 estate left by Harris's psnk
father It was directed should be equally divided y
tween the deceaseds two daughters.
This trial has already cost about $4,000" Up
tain Potts also said. We shall follow Harris 10 "
Governor and keep close TO him until he gets ~
Just dues" The Captain believes that Reeovdf
Smyth will deny Harris new trial. and Is open
his declaration that the defence know this, ana "
consequently striving for public sympathy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
RAPID TRANSIT RESOLUTIONS
AN APPEAL TO LEGISLATORS.

The REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE COMMITTEE HAS
FAITH IN THE COMMISSION.
The Rapid Transit Committee OF the Real Estate
Exchange met yesterday afternoon In the committee
room OF the Exchange in Liberyst, and adopted the
following which will be sent TO the Sthtc Legislature
"Resolved, That the general committee on RAPID
Transit OF the Real Estate Exchange hereby declares
Its confidence In the Rapid Transit Commission, ana
ifs approval OF all measures thus far taken by SAID
commission to promote rapid transit I'm the city OF
New-YOrk and its confidence in the intention OF said
commission to consclcntiously and wisely determine
the question of temporary relief by Improvement OF the
existing elevated railway system.
"Resoved, That as beginning upon permanent
system OF rapid transit the plans projected by The
said Rapid Transit Commission for an underground
four track railroad merit the approval and support OF
all citizens; and,
aRcsolved, That as a practicable means for OBJ
tanning a construction Of said underground road the
Gil framed by this committee. and introduced 10y W.
n. Ellison in the Assembly at Albany. providing that
II the franchise to construct and operate be not SOLD
on n second effort to sell the same, tue question
whether the road shall be constructed rs city enter
prise at the public expense shall be submitted TO q
popular vote. should be enacted. and therefore.
"Resolved That the press and people o. this city
ara requested to give the said Ellison bin their urgent
and united support"
II Is expected that an answer will he sent to-day
bv the Manhattan directors TO the Rapid Transit Com
mission concerning the fve-ccnt fare proposition mai
Inv fhe commission several weeks ago The commits
sioners will probably meet Mr. steinway al ms mouse
in few days when resolutions setllnE Iorlh zen
nitely the position OF the commission will be adopted
pH mad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
A RAILROADS. FORECLOSURE STOPPED.

Washington. March 0.-Judge Jackson, OF the Su-
prcme Court, In chambers TO day signed nm order
granting stay OF farther proceedings In the Circuit
Court OF New Orleans In the OF Cary ct al agt
the Houston and Texas Central Railway. There were
Instituted time ago proceedings for foreclosure
In the United States Circuit Court at Galveston
against the Houston and Texas Central Railway, to
sell out its railroad and large lard grant, amounting
In the aggregate to about SioO0000O The stock
holders INTERVIEWED alleging that III. proceedings were
without jurisdiction and were collnsive and jraud-
uent and designed TO turn the property over to the
Southern Pacific Company. This action Is pending
on appeal In the Supreme Court OF the United states.
Notwithstanding the appeal. motion made in
the court below to turn the property over to the al
legged purchaser at the foreclosure sale. II Is to
prevent this that the order Of Judge Jackson was
made. The stockholders claim that the lower court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
OLIVER TWIST COMMISSIONERS.

THEY WANT MORE MONEY TO CONSIDER RAPID
TRANSIT PROBLEMS
Controller Myers reported to the Board OF Esti-
mate Yesterday that tie Rapid Transit Commission
had cost the city up TO this time a103.6J0 20. TIL.
report was brought ont through the application OF
the Commission for S6.7G7 more money. or the sum
already expended John NJ. Bowers received xl3.-
$50 10 for services counsel. and cxsate Engineer
John Pogart got 5000 as engineer.
"what is the Commission doing nowl" asked
Mayor Gilroy, in n displeased tone.
considering the plan for extending the Il
lines" replied Edward c. OBrien. the Commissioner
clerk.
"well,p returned the Mayor, "rd like to know
when the public may expect any benefit from all
this"
Tho report was referred back to the Controller,
with n request that he report TO the board II the
city could be legally compelled % pay more bills
Of the Rapid Transit Commission.
The plans and specifications for the bridge across
the Harlem River Ship Canal we're approved and the
Controller was authorized TO issue bonds amounting
to 1894 900 to build the bridge.
School Commissioner William Lumms asked The
boards approval OF two bills pending In the Lceis-
,oure. One authorizes the Issue Of $1,000 900 Of
bonds for buying new sites and erecting new school
houses. and the other the Issue of 100000 ia
pay tho expenses OF introducing n new system Of
ventilation into the city's schools, which had been
approved by the Health Board.
"There are five old school buildings" Mr.. Lummls
said for which an Immediate expenditure OF $50
900 for ventilatng purposes Is nee. s,ary TO make
them halabI, u the money n Is not forthcoming
1.-THE School Board can get the money by transfer
when IT makes rc9uisi,ion showing who're and now
the Controller and Tux Commissioner Barker con-
cured In the statement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
"HUNyzDi" WATERS.

p.rarraphs have recently appeared In
some Newspapers here stating tnat New
York firm OF mineral water dealers are inc
lexsecs in America Of the Hunyodi Waters Oh
Buda Pest, and respectively sole agents In
the limited States for the famous Hunya0
Springs Of Hungary.
These statements are ABSOLUTELY false.
and the intention with which they are maze
b obvious.
Before any Hunyadi Water was practically
Known In the United States. The Apolnnaris
Company, Limited. Of London. widely ana
successfully introduced the Hunyadi Janos
Water, the Proprietor In Buda Pest OF the
SPRINGS having entrusted to them. for term
OF years still ,Inexpired. the sole sale OF TINS
vater in ENGLAND and In all transmartne
places. Hunyadi tnnos Water having be-
come very popular. quite number OF otnef
Waters are now offered for snle, under Names
OF which the word Hunyadi forms part, ana
in bottles, and with labels. closely resembling
in appearance and color thoss long used for
Hunyadi Jnnos Water.
The word "HunyaG" having become
generic name for Hungarian Bitter Wsscrs,
mod. bad, or Indifferent. The Apollinar:s
Company affixed to the bottles Of Hunyadi
Janos. the Hungarian Bittcr Water OF which
they have still the sole sale. small Yellow
Label with their Rcd Diamond. the object OF
this Trade Mark being ONLY to indicate TO
the Public that the bottle 80 labelled Is sold
BY The Apolllnnrs Company. Limited.
Consumers. who desire TO secure the Hun
garfnn Hittcr Water sold BY The Ap'llihnrh
Company, are requested to see that the bottle
bears the Red Diamond and they are
cautioned against such absolutely false state
ments IS those contradlcted herein.
CHARLES GRAEF 4 CO.,
80, Beavcr-st., Ncw-York.
ao,s Aernts IN the United states and Canada
N The Apol,inaris Company. Limited, London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
A HEARING on RAPID TRANSIT.
Mr.. FARoUHAR EXPLAINS THE AMENDMENTS
TO HIS ELL.

Mr.. FARoUHAR EXPLAINS TIE AMENDMENTS
TO HIS ELL.
Albany, March o (Spccinl.-The Assembly Com
mttee Cities gave first hearing this afternoon
on Assemblyman Farquhar's Rapid Transit bill and
the amendments which he has proposed TO II. The
amendments were published In The Tibunc this morn
Ing. In explaining his amendments Mr.. Farqnlmr
said:
The effect OF these amendments Is 70 make the BOARD
partisan far possible. II Is consist Of
Democrats and two Republicans with the Mayor Of the
city Of NewYork. The amendments further allow the
commission go and adopt plans and routes
II it, and 10 make attempt 10 sell 70 private
capitalists have stricken out those provisions Of the
law which operate against inducing private capital
10 invest In the ef crprsc Fearing however, that PHI
vatc capital will not take this up. have provided that
the city can build the road also provide that the road
can be leased 10 any private company that the city
authorities desire. under certain rcsttictions
Colonel Webster the chairman OF the committee.
suggested that the amendments had better be printed
In the bill. and that II be rccommitted for final
hearing next Tuesday Tis course was adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
THE Toledo AND ANN ARBOR STRIKE.
TRAINS RUNNING. prT STRIKERS Confident
or VICTORY

TRAINS RUNNING, prT STRIKERS Confident
OF VICTORY.
Toledo Ohio March O.-Whcn the Ann ArDor
Engineers and H-cmcn went OF yesterday they len
the engines and loaded freight trains where they
happened TO be on the rcld and tho new hands have
been busy to-day hauling engines back to the round
houses and clearing the main track OF freight cars
Manager Ashley says the road has all It's passenger
trains TO-DAY and started six frcigats. and that they
have enough new TO equip all Ole engines needed
for general service. No freight Is being re-
Of victory. Developments expected when tho Ann
Arbor offers freight TO other roads.
The Frankfort mail train dItch"d side Of
Ann Arbor AT 10 O'Clock last night. The accident
was carsed by n washout. Nobody hurt.
james VI. Ashley. Jr., vice president OF the Toledo
Ann Arbor and Northern Michigan Railroad Company
said yesterday that the dispatches sent East
Wednesday concerning tn. sike on that road were
grossly dscolorcd and misleading The accident TO the
mail train between Ain Arbor and Toledo which
dlichcd Wednesday evening had no relation what
condition OF the ground consequent upon the weather.
Mr.. Ashley declares that the traffic Of the road Is
unrestricted by the action OF the brotherhood men, that
their places promptly filled wherever vacancies
occur and there Is probability OF sympathetic
movement by the men on connecting lines. Dis
patches received by him during the day uniformly
encouraging, and pcined clearly to the maintenance
by the company OF the position IL has assumed In
determining to manage Its own property without dlcar
ton from outside sources.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
NOT AIMED AT MIR. CORBIN.

Austin COrbn, in reply to inquiries made as to
some OF the articles In the morning papers touching
the annual report OF tho NewEngland Railroad made
by Mr.. Parsons. It's president said that he failed to
lind any warrant for such statements. and besides
he had received letter to-day from Mr.. Parsons
himself on the subject. in which he says: "There
Is no foundation for the published statements that
It was Intended to reflect upon your management.
The whole line OF the remarks relative to the alb
normal Increase OF expenses during the first qunrter
OF the year 1892 Is that Il produced BY the
methods OF the mana cement prior to yours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
CHICAGO:ROADS COMBINE.
SWITCIIsiENS DEMANDS REFUSED.
SIGNIFICANT ACTION TAKEN by THE MANAGERS
or ,rr THE RAILWAYS ENTERING CHICAGO.

SIGNIFICANT ACTION INhEN LIZ iHE ""N"'|''
OF ALL THE RAILWAYS ENTERING CHICAGO.
Chicago. March 0-wtlout dissenting vote the
general managers Of the railroads entering Chlcaso'
determined NJ their meeting this afternoon to reuse
any demands u the swi,chmcn's Mutual AID Assoc
ciatIon An answer was sent 10 the officers OF The
switchmens association by the general managers 81
the thrty,wo roads nrlng In Chicago declining 10
grant any increase over the present schedule OF
rates. and enclosing the following resolution which
was adopted unanimously b. the meeting:
Resolved That h, association has carefully ,Ec. eA
roads TO foremen AMI helpers II switching scrvlcc
aud las, N. @sa that hat, the e,oc, fgsS nn
form and find that the swchnien Of Chicago
and vicinity ar. now paid c highest rate eyer pma
localities.
Further. that the from freight and pas
,engcr traffic has constantly decreased. and the cost
Of the service has constantly incrcaci. 10 The extent
that advance IN can be- granted. and that no
chang. can be made from the present schedule Of
rules affecting the compensation " m-n engaged In
this service.
The ~wchmen have not yet determined wha, course
they VIII pusu'. and officers OF the association decline
to discuss the situation. II they should decide 10
strike. the fight AGAINST them would be- n bitter one,
the managers Of MI the roads have determined 70
act NJ n unit and fight the men road. A still
more significant determination reached by the mana
their lines IN the roads should he crippled by
strike Of swItchmen. This will apply to engineers
The Managers say they Will not pay union men
strikers 10 whom they are giving aid and encourage
ment. In the event Of general dismissal Of union
s,bo with non .unu men the roads Ia act In concert
In securing nov men and TO distribute rom accQrning
10 the needs Of tho Individual roads Chief OF Police
Mel laughrey was present at tho General Managers
meeting and promised III aid In his power to enforce
The swi,cimcn demand that the rate Of pay for
day forcmen be made ~ cents per hour dmv hepe i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

BRUNswIcK-ColoneI s. c. Kellogg. United DIST
Army ana John De Koven. Of Chicago FHtn
AvENUE-ExSena,or Frank Hiscock. Of syrle"ss,
Bradley b. Snalley OF Vermont and A. W. subway O!
New Hampshire. GIISEY-Gsaeral James NJ Lewis -.
Colonel Jan q. Prather. Of Missouri. HoFFMAN-.'
Governor David II. Francis. OF Missouri. and sas' W.
troller Frank Campbell and Railroad Commissioner sah
A. Beardsey, Of Albany. H0LLAND-oohsrssn ~. :"
j. White OF Ohio and Lieutenant A. Iieese. OF the oe'
Legation at Washington. w1NDsois-1enera' "
Brooke United States Army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
RISING STREAMS IN NEW YORK STATE.

Highland Falls, ~ V, March o. (sp'cin)-A violent
ransOrm has swept over this part OF th" country
during the day. The downpour began mt IN carly
hour this morning. The streams which flow down
the mountains running high before the rain
began and ut present they roaring torrents tn,
snow Is deep the mountain sides, ard yesterday
II began To melt. Those who live In the vicinity Of
I,uttcrmilk Falls feel alarmed Ola account Of the
hugo rocks and boulders carried down from the
mountains. The bridges also III danger from
the
Bingaamion. n. u, March o. steady rain.
which began at 10 O'Clock last night Is having It's
effect on the rivers, which ere slowly rising and
there nrprehcnsons OF high water here. The
snow lies deep the hills and the Ice. which has
not vet gone out On either the susluehanna or Che
Mango is the heaviest in years should II gorge below
the city the results would bc disastrous.
Tonnwnnda, y. Y. March 0.-1he thaw Of tho
last few days has covered whole fields With wnfcr ana
creeks are beginning 10 rise MI over Niagara Comfy,
between Tonawanda and LOckpcrt and Tonawanda
and Nlngnra Falls. There nrc large tracts OF land
Turned into lakes and farm houses nre sur.
rounded by water. ranging from foot to three fe't
IN depth. No particular damage has been reported
thus iar hut the 0utlooI. Is not encouraging II Is
raining today, and this Will add 10 the inundaton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-10
WESTERN ROADS To CONSOLIDATE.

Lansing. Mich. March o.-The Milwaukee and North
ern Railroad and the Chicago, Milwaukee ana ST.
Paul Will be- consolidated. The Senate has passed
bill amending the law. whereby such consolidation
might take place The present law provides that
the ronds Organized under the laws Of this State may
consolidate hut makes no provision for consolidation
OF n road organized under the laws Of Michigan ana
"A road organized under the laws OF another STATE