davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
The sclavonic Peoples

include the Aryac peoples of Asia-thc
Hlndostanees, the Persians, Parsees
tribes of Afghanistan, Beluchistan.
kurdistan, Luristan and the Ossehe,.
who dwell in the wales of the central
Caucasus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
NEW YORK CITY.

Mrs Catherine VI. Prauss n trained nurse ior'y
wears old died at her home. No. 3C west fniy-
ninih-st on Monday night from on overdose OF
cocaine taken TO relieve headache
As was said in The Tribune sunday the first
round OF the third annual intercollegiate chess
tournament between students from Columbia. liar-
ward. Yale and Princeton universities viii begin AT
the Harvard School. no. 57S Ffih-ave, at !
o'clock this afternoon. when four games Will be
PLAYED The tourney will continue daily. with the
execution OF Sunday until next Tuesday
+. O. Thompson arrived at Liverpool Yesterday
on the Teutonic and proceeded at once 10 LONDON
The Patriotic Republican club 80. 2+s East Sev-
enty-cighthst.. Will have meeting tonight at ,
o'clock
William G. Carl will give this afternoon at
o'clock in the First Presbyterian Church Flith-
ave and Twclf:h-st. the annual free Christmas
tide organ concert Of the church. and will be as
sisted in a fine programme (which includes several
selections from Handels "MessiahD by the follow
ing: Miss Marcela Lndh. soprano; Miss 'arlotta
Desvirnes contraIto: : Fischer Miller tenor. and
Hermann Hans Wetzler. viola. 30 tickets are re-
quired
Miss Thompson. the daughter Of Sir John Thomp-
son. the dead Premier OF Canada. will arrive here
to-day on the White Star steamer Majestic. from
Liverpool.
Among the passengers arriving here yesterday on
the American Line steamer Berlin were Mrs. II. +.
petxot,o Miss Mabel rclxotto u. g. smith q. T.
Spencer and J.. \. Zcrega.
The babies OF the Babies Wards. Pos'-Graduatc
Uospital No 2O3 East Twenteth-st.. viii have their
Christmas tree to-day at p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
MRS SiGErS BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT

NEWS THAT SIZE HAS INHERITED 4 FORTUNE
from ~ r~rrE ~ AUSTRALIA
Mrs Conrad SaEel. WHO lV.s on the second noor
OF the apartinoni-house SO. lr3 LeAlngiou-ate.
received a substantial Christmas glfi. ANA ON"
which. I'm point OF value. probably exceeds ans Of
tho many slfis which Santa Claus brought - WIS
city.
Through the death of her uncle Thomas Fincrty.
In Australia Mrs sagcl became possessed ~ q
fortune estimated at 5000. and though she kn'"
that her uncle had prospercl ia Australia "h'Ie
he. went many years ago she had no ii"a thht
she would inherit hts wealth until a letter came
10 her on Friday advising her % the fact
IL is said that Mr. Fncriy who came originally
from ireland left this city about thirty years ago
FOR Australia. whore he joined IL brother. who was
engaged in business. Fortune favored hl@ vent
ures and at the death Of his brother. many years
ago he became the sole manager ~ "a" business.
His communications with h.s reatvea 10 ms
country became less frequent from year 10 year.
and had ceased entirely long before his death.
Having no relatives In Australia At the tim" OF
his death the American relatives were commu-
ncatod with.
A Tribune reporter called ut Mrs Sagels home
Yesterday and was told by her daughter That the
published report to their fortune was true, but
that Mrs Sagcl dd not wish To discuss the mat
trr nor give any Information ~ 10 her plans for
tho fuiura Tn" fortune ia said TO consist ot
Australian real state together with Stocks ana
bonds. -, - =,
married to William Eunk. o. Highland the-liud-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
4 NORTGIGE GITEN BY j. f. C1LDUELL

SURPRISE THAT THE wELL-KNowN STARTER
HAD TO TAKE SUCH STEP.
The news that James +. Caldwell the well
known starter OF racehorses. has mortgaged the
brownstone house. No. 81 West Fifty-seventh-st
for 900 900 has created great surprise among Morse
men The mortgage is made 10 Amos Il Emo. OF
the Fifth Avenue Hotel. and Is for three years
Mr. Caldwell IL well known as a starter oiteh
being called the prince OF starters. and for years
dropped the flag the leading legitimate race
tracks For some reason, said to be the tempt
ing offer OF Il large yearly salary. h" LETT the Dig
tracks and Joined the outlaws and smaller tracks
officiating at Gutenberg. Clifton Saratoga ana
Brighton Beach. Mr.. Caldwell has II Is said. been
receiving large salaries, and just why ne was
forced to mortgage his home Is not known II ~
understood that for work at some of the smaller
meetings last year Mr.. Caldwell has ed 70
receive his entire remuneration, and he mas prop
ably realized his mistake In forsaklng the big
tracks for Guttcnburg and courses or that Tx
Il has been said that he was In yearly receipt or
a handsome salary. much as $4,000. for his
services at the tracks controlled. by Mr.. NalDaum,
but this is probably an exaggeraton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
coon WORK ~ WEED or FUNDS.

letter has been sent to The Tribune signed by
,be Rev DR. Henry Mottet, the Rev. Or W. H.
Uunfineton the Rev. Arthur Brooks ana The Rev.
Or David H. Greer appealing TO the public for ana
IN the reorganization Of the work formerly carried on
by the Home Of Industry and Refuge for Dis
charged Convcte No - West Sixiy-third-st. The
subject Of Incorporating IT Is under consideration
by the Prison Association Of New-Nork ana II IS
understood tina; the debt upon the property IL the
only obstacle The sum Of $3o,10 must be raised By
January ] to reduce the debt the work must b.
abandoned Pledges contingent upon the fun
amount being raised earnestly asked for The
following is an Endorsement Of the work.
Charity Organization Society Of the city OF New
York l,ecenbrr i. 1871,
Rev Henry Motet, -. d.. No. - N'si i"'h'i"'h-
St. city
My Dear Sir: Replying you'd note OF this morn
ing about the Home OF Industry ana Refuge for
Discharged Convicts | would say that ] have al
WAYS held the same high opinion OF lis usefulness
as YOU entertain. and ! earnestly trust That some
arrangemeni can be made by which II can be
transferred 10 and maintained by the Prison As
ISOLATION that its bcnciccnt work may .br con
tinued should consider IL n great calamity 10 the
charitable system OF New York If tho Home of
Industry should be closed and It's work abandoned
As an agency to which 10 refer real or pretended
ex-convicts, with an assurance that they would De
received housed and fed. and their Willingness to
work tested, IL has been unique and Invaluable
Believe me. sincerely yours
CHARLES ID. KELLOGG. General Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
WESTMINSTER COUNTY.
YONKERS.

The Children at the Leake and Watts Orphan
Christmas Eve At 73O o'clock they gathered
in the assembly ROOM and short enter
tsnment was given them Ii consisted or the
singing of carols instrumental solos by Mr.. Baker
and Miss Hawkins. and vocal selections by Miss
BARNARD Miss Schanz and Miss Hawkins At the
end Of the programme Santa Claus made his APP
pearance in 4 dog-cart driving q donkey. much TO
the delight Of the children He brought win MIN
nearly coo presents which he distributed among
the little ones The usual Christmas dinner was en-
flowed YESTERDAY. The children OF the Yonkers Teu-
tonja Society were entertained last night by
little play called the "Three Orphans" which was
presented by Harry Arndt August Koch Otto
Kiebe j. Ramme. Mrs. Ramme. and Miss Anna
Paust After it, the Christmas tree was lighted
and presents were distributed. The members OF
the Yonkers Turn Nerein gave series or TAD
leaus for their children. interspersed with music
AT the Westminster Presbyterian Church, the sun
day-school took part in pretty Christmas service
called "The Day Star" pretty home weddne
took place last night a, No. IS Caroline-ave Miss
Nellie J. Neil married TO AexanGer oochi ~
the senior member of the firm OF Cochrane q or
quhOun by the Rev Charles r. Allison JONI
Walker was the best man. and Miss Emma Nell
sister OF the bride the maid of honor me neWN-
married couple. after short wedding trip VII I'VE
et No g. WarburtOn-ave. There VIII De a
meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners TINS
afternoon. at headquarters, at 4:O O'CLOCK 49,
This evening a fair VIII open In 81 Joseph nan,
church. Judge Da lid McAdanl OF New-Nork, and
ex-senator Frank 7. Treanor, of Nonkers VIII MAKE
addresses and there will be music. readings ana
Tecitatons. The fair will continue four days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
SOMERNILLE.

An interesting scene witnessed In the new
Second Reformed Church Of Somerville last sunday
morning. when the congregation made subscrip-
ton 10 pay off its entire debt. The church, which
As OF the Italian Gothic style Of architecture and
cost with the land about 5000. was dedicated
last Tuesday in the presence Of an audience OF 100
persons including some Of the most prominent min
listers of the Reformed Church. The pastor. the
Rev Edward Griffin Read. reported that the per
manent debt on the church would be $1,000 An
offer was received on Thursday from a former
member s. i. Durham the drygoods merchant OF
Trenton. proposing TO give 5000 on condition that
the balance should be pledged by December q.
The pastor laid the offer before the congregation
on sunday morning. and in half an hour they
pledged over $1,000; thus not only securing, Mr
punharo's generous gift and the payment OF the
rerroa-cnt debt; but providing :or the clearing on
OF an floating Indebtedness. This is great
achievement for congregation that - not WEALTHY
but unusually liberal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
THY Will SLIP NEAR rHEIR POSTS

The Uarbor police Squad has just taken pos
eession OF ney quarters on the ground floor Of PIER
A. North River Since January u last, when the
new steamer Patrol went into commission. the men
have found sleeping accommodate lions at the Church
st station as there IS accommodation on IN"
Patrol except for the actual working crew. ~
the calls for duty Oh the steamer are InVaflaDly
such AS require celebrity Of movement. II b"cam"
absolutely necessary 20 have the men nearby II
,.,s therefore necessary 10 build on the pier a
suitable place for those who were not provided for
on the boat The quarters are ON ia" norih
side Of the pier and the men can almost Jump ont
Of their hunks 20 their stations. ms ia" Fair"i Is
,noor.d alongside There are four rooms. ana U'N
inc,ud. an officers sittng-rOom mems sittiH ROOM
sl.epiug room and the ONCE
The IIarbOr squad IL composed OF lortN-'N men
ono cnptain. three scrgeaHis. iour I"uhdsin"h
twcnty-eeht patrolmen, two engineers one ploi'
three deckhands three nrencn two oilers, on"
Ealing master ana two doOrmen. The captain IL
Theron &. Copeland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
40 CR0Wp At ST. LEOS CHURCH.
FATHER DUcEY SAYS HE Is GLAD OF II-Dh'
MGI.YNN PERHAPS THE GAMER

FATHER pI,CEY SAYS HE Is GLAD OF lI-Dt'
MGLYNN PERHAPS THE GAMER.
A Christmas high mass celebrated IN the
handsomely decorated ST. Leos Roman Catholic
Church YESTERDAY The Rev. Father Ducey was
the celebrant. assisted by the Rev. Father Boni-
face as deacon and Father Donovan as sub
deacon The Rev. Edgar Treacy was the master
Of ceremonies A. Il. Taylor was the organist Car
los Hasselbrink the viOlinst, and an orchestra
took mart in the services. The soloists were Nine
Salyatti soprano: Miss Julia OConnor. contralto:
A. r. Sbernagel. tenor. and Emile Coletti, barry
tone The Gospel OF the was from St john
bui before delivering his short sermon Father
Ducey said that this the first time in years
that the church was not crowded. lie was glad IT
was not he said as he did not Ike crowds, ann
II those who only come to church on Christmas to
hear the music not there, he was doubly
glad He said the empty were doubtless due
10 the fact that many persons had gone to hear
Dr. McGlynn. and he was glad TO see that they
had done
In his sermon Father Ducey denied that the age
had lost its faith II the duty of Catholics.
ne said, 10 shine In literature. in art and to help
uphold the purity of the State. Let us look at
Christ as a man. said Father Ducey "and let
us learn from him the lesson of true manhood,
the love OF all we should love- country, our
State and our city. II il not question OF creeds
large enough for all to stand on Respect your
neghbOrs religious rights and make him have
respect for yours Father DUcey announced tina;
there would be no vespers He said M had been
i'm the church since 3 M and that sometimes ~
was as hard to hold out in spiritual matters as in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
RUTHERFORD.

The compromise between the borough Conncll o.
Rutherford and the Clark. Raymond Hastings
estate by which the latter was to pay $500 IN set
Element OF the claims OF the borough for back taxes
and assessu cnts was upset al the meeting OF the
Council on Monday night; the resolution passed al
the last meeting was reconsidered, and the COM
promise was unanimously rejected Mayor Sha'er'
although ILL., writing a letter advocating the reJec-
ton. rs stated in Saturdays Tribune. the lawyer
for the estate considered that the $500 also in
cludod claim OF about $40 against Mr.. Raymond.
This construction OF the Councils compromise res
ouon made the borough sacrifice $500 OF its claim
instead Of about $50. Collector Burrows refused
10 accept the check offered by the estate untll ne
had further instructions. and the Councis ACTON
on Monday night the result some recent
real-ostate transactions seem TO indicate That the
estate proposes 10 put its property on the market.
4 lively aritatiOn against the use or certain
streets by the Union Traction Company for an
electric railway is being conducted. \ petition
against the use Of Chesinut-st has been sisled
by a ma orty Of the property-owners in that street
and residents in Union-aye are urged to attend
the Council meeting on Saturday night ana pro
test against laying tracks along that street, be-
cause il contains OF the primary schools
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
THE zcOyrTE STOOD FATALLT CONVENIENT.

Mrs Jane Lytt;e ffty-one years old, OF NO. ia
East Twenty-sec ondst.. died carry yesterday from
The effects Of poison taken by mistake for medicine
shc was the wife OF ex-Mayor IewItts cOachman
1ytte and his family occupied apartments over the
coachhouse. The Hewitts returned last week IRON
their country home in Ncw-Jersey Mrs Lytte deNei
oned malaria while IN the country, and since She
came back 10 the city has been In nervous condi-
zion Oulnine was prescribed for her In a solution.
The medicine kept on shelf near "hich
stood a bottle Of aconite for use In the stables
The medicine was always administered by the SICK
yOman's daughter Mrs. Lyttle arose abou, o CLOCK
Yesterday morning. and without awakening her
daughter looked for the medicine. She noticed inc
bottle containing the acOnite and thinking 1t was
her medicine swallowed a mouthful Her cries ol
pain aroused the family. and the terrible mistake
was ~ once discovered
4 messenger was sent for DR.. John X con-
way Of No 100 Lexington-ave.. who answered
and d.d everything that was possible 70 save tnr
voman's life but al In vain. She died WHINE iorty
minutes after taking the poison Inc woman
husband has been IN the employ or the hc"it'
family for ten years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
NAILSRERG.

The Vails5uYg police have been working quietly
since early Thursday morning trying TO discover
who sanibaseed Andrew K. Fiizsimmons' lawyer
Although the sandbageing occurred early on Thurs
dsv morning the facts did not become public
until yesterday Mr.. Fitzsmmons, who Is a we'll
known Newark lawyer. started for his home from
Newark late Wednesday night. He lives at South
Orange-ave. and JIalstead.st, and when near MS
home was knocked down by blow on the head
He lay nsensble on the sidewalk: and his goId
watch and chain and considerable amount or
money were taken. After partly recovering from
the effects Of the blow. Mr.. Fitzsimnons got up
and wandered about the streets. He was found
in Central-aVe.. in Orange early in the morning
lie DID not appoar 10 know where he was going.
ana was taken by a friend 70 his home. physician
was summoned. The LAWYER has not yet got over
The effects OF the blow. The san1bagglng was not
made public as the police hoped TO capture the
LAWYERS aSSailantS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
TIE TONGCE SERVED AS BATTEhING RA IT.

Stage No g. OF the Ffth-ave. line. was passing
FYfty-ninth-st. on It's downtown trip about D. IN.
yesterday, when another vehicle turned IN ahead OF
it, Eric Berg. thirty-seven years old, Of No. '@
Seventh-ave. who driving the stage. was in a
hurry and turned his horses suddenly TO one side to
pass around the slower wagon. Just AZ he did 80.
a coupe driven by Michael McKenna, Of no. "a
East Flfty-sixth-st. came up at the side ana the
heavy tongue Of the stage struck IT, smashing II ana
tipping 1t completely over. Fortunately. the coupe
was not occupied The driver however was thrown
off the box and severely bruised lie was helped 10
the Central Park Arsenal by two pohcom' n An am
bulance summoned and Mckenna was taken 10
the Presbyterian Hospital
Berg arrested by Park Policeman OIourkc
and locked up in the East Sixty scventh-st station.
charged with reckless driving. The stage company
sent an Inspector TO take charge Of the stage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
TIE ELNS7. EXTENSION.


MERELY A SCHEME To ADD TO THE WEALTH OF
TAMMASY PARTlSANs.
The Elm-st. widening and extension, TO cost
about $4,000 S. looked upon ono % IN" worst
pieces Of iobbcry that have grown oui OF Iamm'ny
Hall maladmnisirafion. The prop'r ty owners have
uo,rt.d ont that II f. simply 81 scheme 10 I'm" the
pockets % Tammanv fayorii"s. Tx" som" - IA"
numerous other projects Which apparently had their
origin I'm n desire t. incrcis" the hdlk account ~
'Son-in-law Mulquccn' arl Son Tommy The
benefits claimed for this Em-si Job are innn.;'s.-
nal compared to ne vast sums which viii Doe
taken from the city treasury aud from D." 20 k"i-
OF the Owners ~ Tcl- estate n ftc courts DO n't
interfere The area 81 assessment Within when
Il IL clain,-l That tie hcu,ftf' 90 th' Improve
mcnt" VIII accrue. ana which is saidlrI ~ith tnf
the cost; g. ridiculous because - iHk"s in territory
not even remotely affected. Even Mayor 6ilroi
has contend'd tha; tive property IN lower Broadway
ought not go be assessed.
Under thc old law the city did not talk" possession
81 property until the question % compensation Was
settled Under tho new Jaw Tho clfy may TAX"
possession OF un.mproveI property 80 once AM ~
improved property after giving "a months notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
up EARLY TO HEAR DIR. MGLYNN'
THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS WAS uNbEAH-
ABLY CRowDED-A PURSE FOR
THE, FATHER

ABLY CROWDED-A PURSE FUN
THE FATHER.
The Rev Dr. Edward McGlynn celebrated ms"
mass Yesterday morning at the Church OF the
Holy Cross in Forty-second-st between Els"'"
and Ninth ayes The mass which DR.. Mc"iyhh
celebrated began at 430 o'clock, but there was h''
standing room In the church long before that hour.
Many failed to obtain admission. Policemen M"
to keep the crowd back. Severai "o"e" "'''
taken out half faintlng
The parishioners of st. Stephens Dr. Mcciynh
old church. came In great numbers anxious ~
hear their former pastor once more lro" Ne"
York pulpit The deacon of the mass was 'he
Rev. J. f. Smith. and the sub-deacon the rev
John J. MCGEE. After the First Gospei was renu'
DR. McGynn delivered a brief sermon AFTER 'he
mass DR. McGiynn held reception In the sacrsty.
His old parishioners OF st. Stephens cro"de"
around him. shook him warmly by the mana ana
wished him a happy Christmas: . ,, ri,
The church was again thrOnged al ii cioCh, ~
celebrant of the high mass was the Rev Ut 'naItes
Nc('ready the pa OF the church; the deacon w'
+ r Scanlon, and the master Of ceremonies me
ROY Iohn f. Smith. Dr. McClynn preached on th'
,yosnel OF the mass which taken from 81. Johh.
Afterward DR.. McGynn walked through w
church Everybody reached forward to snake handS
with him After the mass the priests or the re-
tory had dinner the parish house ADJOINING the
church. Or. McGlynn was the guest or hohor n
nurse said to contain 5000 subscribed by MS ad-
inirers was given to him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26

NEWARK.

Christmas was heartily celebrated In Newark
and all classes entered into the spirit OF the DAY.
The poor were we'll remembered. and the inmates OF
au the public institutions. including the Jail ana
,enitentiarv were treated TO Christmas cheer
Shopkeepers generally report that the Christmas
nrade was exceptionally good and much better than
that Of a year ago. There was an eXtraordinary
demand for toys and holiday goods Of all KINDS
some of the stocks of dealers being exhausted De
fore Christmas Eve. The Tribune reporter visited
q score Of shopkeepers and asked them ABOUT thell
Cbrist,,as trade The answer invariably returned
was that il was surprisingly large. 1t was APP
parent they said that the working people generaiIy
mad Maid off the Indebtedness incurred during the
long depression in industrial enterprises. ana nad
hgln 10 have enough to spare out OF their wages 10
luy little uXuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-26
THE POLICEMAN 7WICE OUTWITTED.
FIRST THE POLICY WRITER EsCAPED-T1IE /.
SECOND TIME. HE DESTROYED THE ENi-
DENCE AGAINST HIMSELF.


SECOND TIME. HE DESTROYED THE EvI-
DENCE AGAINST HIMSELF
brilliant piece of police work IS reported from
the upper West Side. The talented policeman IN
,bis sulendid achievement is Peter Herman. OF the
West Sixty-cighth-st. station. Numerous com
,lain,s have been made to Captain Smith that
william Henry Gunthcr. polloy-dealer. was
practising his wlles in the ncighborhood Gunthor
had no settled abode but obliged his customers
in Railways and alleys. and being watchiul 81 eye
and nimbe Of foot had successfully cludcd all
efforts OF the officers sent to capture him. cap
tain Smith on Monday determined on one grand
final effort. ana ordered Peter Herman 10 don his
blue and brass and array himself In the garments
OF a citizen. As hound impatienuy strainng
at his leash he was released upon his prey
Peter hunted William Henry all day and late In
the afternoon he found him apparently doing bGsl-
ness In front Of No. 81 West Sxty-third-st Peter
cautiously approached and. the policy-deaer was
filling out slip from his book, h. seized him
Quick as a fash the man wriggcd from his grasp
and escaped. The bafned sleuthhound gave chase.
but in vain An hour later as he returning
with lowered crest and humblcd mien to report
his failure TO his captain. he found the nimbe
and elusive William Henry doing business at the
same old stand his book and papers IN hand.
Pausing 10 rub his astonished eyes for a moment.
Peter sprang for his prey. An instant later Gun
Their was a prisoner notebook. policy slips and all
Not taking any chances. the willy policeman hand
cuffed his prisoner but he neglected 10 take Ike
precautions with the evidence" for when the sta
ton was reached IT vas found that NOTEBOOK
policy slips and all were gone"
willie Court on a charge OF writing policy slips yes
terday; So I'm mercy TO Peter, 1t Is SUPPOSED Jus
tice Meade held Gunther In 800 ban Tor disordery