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New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
MOUNT VERNON.


To judge from the action OF large number Of
Democrats at the taxpayers meeting on Tuesday
evening called to nominate canddates-one Repub-
lican and one Democrat-for president OF the Board
OF Education OF Mount Vernon. to be voted for at
the election Tomorrow. the proceedings OF the men,
bers Of the New Jersey "Rump" Senate have been
watched closely by the Democrats and their methods
approved. Alderman Milligan was recognized as
the leader OF the Democrats. IL was at first pro-
posed that committees appointed by the different
wards shOud meet and select the candidates
representing the Republican and Democratic parties
Il learned that some of the committees had
pledged themselves 10 support n Democrat who
was not acceptable to a large number OF others in
the party. and they would not be governed by the
proposition. Then II decided by the taxpayers
TO hO,d a general meeting for the same purpose
After the preliminary battle Edward Gay. the we'll
elected chairman. and Excise Commissioner Hayes
a Republican. was made secretary. Nomination
then called for, resulting In the selection OF
A. Noel Brakeman. John F. Luther and George O.
withdrawn. and A. Noel Brakeman. president OF the
Republican Club. received fifty-thre out Of fifty
six votes. the Mlligan faction Withdrawing and
refusing take any part. The meeting then ad-
gan and his followers called a second meeting and
after Mr.. Buck elected chairman. the battle
royal began. First came the question as TO who
were delegates. the Third Ward Committee refus-
ing 70 take part Alderman Ultcht appeared with
contending delegation. and when questioned by Mr..
Reed. chairman of the committee appointed by the
there at the request Of the chairman Of the
Democratic City Committee. Then Mr.. Mcclellan.
city treasurer. and Democrat attempted to speak.
but was told in emphatic terms that he would not
when the nomination OF George o. Beach was made.
and the meeting adjourned
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
NEW-YORK CITY.

meeting Of the New-York Mathematical Society
will be held in Hamilton Hall. No. Al East Forty
ninth-st next Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury. G. Langdon have given a
mortgage $4,000 the property at Nos 6s and 20
Crosby-st. and No. so to 81 Spring-st.. for three
years.
picturesque Home Missions" will be the sub
ject of an attractive and instructive lecture illus
trated with double stereopticon views, this evening
at the Harlem Presbyterian Church The lecturer,
the Rev. d. f. Finks. has had wide experience in
this department of Christian work. Admission is
free.
A series OF entertainments in aid OF the ST. An
drew's Church Hospital and Infirmary will be given
in the ST. Andrews Sunday rooms Fifth
ave- and One-hundred- and twenty -seventh-st.. on
March l. S. Is and q. The Rev. Dr. Maynard will
give the first lecture Rome. the Eternal City,
to-morrow night
Corporation Counsel Clark has applied to the Su-
preme Court for the appointment of a commissioner
to appraise condemned Croton watershed lands in
place of Surrogate J. II. V. Arnold. resigned The
other commissioners are Hamilton Fish and Francis
Larkin. jr.. of Sing Sing.
The Museum Of Art will be open free to the pub
lie to-day tomorrow and Saturday from 10 a. m.
to s p. m: Sunday afternoon from to o'clock
and Friday evening from to 10 o'clock. The ad-
mission on Friday from 10 a, m. to p is %
cents
Admission to the Museum of Natural History is
free to-day, tomorrow and Friday from a. m. to
8 p. m: Saturday from a m. to 10 p. m, and
on Sunday from l to p
free lecture will be delivered in the lecture hall
Of the School Of Social Economics. No "a Union
Square. this evening by Professor George Gunton
president of the school, American versus Eng
lish Economics"
The third annual dramatic entertainment and
ception of the Byronic Dramatic Society given
last evening in Turn Hall. Nos &c and 6S East
Fourth-st. An excellent programme including a
farce entitled Mrs. Virgins" given. Music
and dancing ended the evenings enjoyment.
Nothing was known on the Aurana or the Ber-
lin yesterday of the missing English clergyman the
Rev. Peter b. Williams. who is reported to have
sailed for New-York on the Paris after being
charged with financial Irregularities.
The Rev. Charles Gordon Ames. of Boston. will
deliver a lecture in the United Charities Building
No los East Twenty-second-st., this afternoon at
O'Clock. on why Progress in Social Reform Is so
Slow
The third lecture in the course given under the
auspices of Holy Trinity Church in Harlem,
given last night in the hall OF the Young Mems
Christian Association. No West One-hundred-
and-twenty -ffth-st. The lecturer General Hor-
ace Porter whose subject Lees Surrender at
Appomattox." He gave a graphic description Of the
thrilling al the closing act OF the great Re
beon. He warmly greeted by large and
intelligent audience.
Edward Oily, inspector in the Custom House
died suddenly at his home. No ~ Jane-st yes
terday. He Englishman by birth, and
forty-hve years old
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28

OF Anderson Robbins, seaman, was submitted 10
the hoard. Then the Commander gave IN detali
the story OF the encampment. the boarding OF the
wreck TO obtain provisions and the unsuccessful
had looked to Il that had been left behind.
The City of Para sailed from the reef 10 Old Prov,
dence, where eight Of the were TO be picked
up. The steamer lay off Old Providence for sew
eral hours. but could hear nothing OF the men.
Captain lockwood, Of the City Of Para was ex-
trenely anxious to get away and said so. but Com
mander Heyerman said that the steamer had been
chartered 10 take "all" the men home. and he said
that "alI' would be board before the steamer
left Old Providence The bronzed naval officer went
TO tell how his men had obeyed every order:
and had acted splenddly. At the recollection or
this his voice failed him and tears ran down his
cheeks. The Judge-Advocate Immediately had the
court cleared until the Commander had recovered
his composure. ~ ,
knew you were near Roncador Reef, walt until
daylight before proceeding?
"By my position answered the witness. Il pre-
sumed ! would have daylight by o'clock. The
difference between the position ! thought was In
and that / really in was between seven ana
was southwark and eastward, and from a knot
to a knot and half an hour
"Was this reversal OF the current from
westward TO eastward%' was asked.
There no means Of ascertaining the change
OF the current The tide was setting constantly
to southwark and eastward"
"Dd you learn that such reversals OF cur
rents happened?
Yes persons have told since the accident.
They were Captain Lockwood, OF the City OF Para;
Lieutenant Harris. Commander Crowninsheld ana
Lieutenant Rollins
The court WAS then adjourned until 1920 a. m.
this morning. when Lieutenant Commander Lyman.
the navigator. will be examined
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
NEW-JERSEY.
JERSEY CITY.

William and Anne Huyler, Of Bergen Fields, n. j.
were killed by a West Shore train last fall. Mr.
Huyler in his will. left slOoO to his wife should
she survive him. Her heirs brought suit before
Chancellor McGill at Jersey City. for the money
yesterday The administrators anxious to have
the matter judicially determined. in order that
they may be relieved from responsibility, Mr. Huy
ler's heirs alleging that Mrs Huyler died first. and
therefore did not inherit the money from her hus-
band. The evidence conflicting and the case
will be continued next week.
Mrs. Mary Green is lying dangerously i'll at her
home. No. La Ocean-ave., Jersey city, and her
life is despaired Of. Mrs. Green became mother
on Thursday last, having four children already
Her husband Michael Green, and their three-year-
Old daughter Annie became sick the same day.
Mr.. Green died Friday. ana the little girl on
the following day. Mr. Green had been out Of
work for three months. but the Foresters came TO
the assistance of the family, and bore the expenses
OF the double funeral Mr.. Green's death Is at
tributed to worry the fact that he was unable
provide for his family
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28

Captain Joseph Henry vanderstice. United States
Army retired died at bis home In Hudson-ave.
Peekskiil yesterday from heart failure He was
sxty-s.x years old Captain Vanderstice the son Of
George Vanderstice, was born in Philadelphia.
June a. ls2S In 1856 he married Miss Meeks OF
Fort Montgomery the result Of the union being
two daughters both now dead. Captain Wander
stice was graduated from West Point At the out
break Of the he went TO the front. He took
part in many battles. and promoted TO the
grade Of captain After the war he was stationed
at Salt Lake City and various places the Pacific
Slope. Twelve years he retired with
captains half pay. In 1887 he went Peekskill
and purchased handsome house In Hudson-ave.
where he had since lived. His wife survives him.
He was an ardent Republican In politics. The
funeral services viii be held at his home Friday
morning 1870. The body viii be taken to West
Point foe burial.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

X r. sutherand's trial before Judge Cullen. Brooklyn
Kearsarge Court of Inquiry Navy Yard, Brooklyn.
Wine Spirit Beer Tobacco Trades exhibition Mad-
son Square Garden.
Election before Judge Barrett
Funeral Of Sheriff Clancy. old St Paricks Cathedral
Mott-st., 10 a. IN.
a.
Meeting Of railroad presidents Trunk Line Association
Meeting Of Park and Aqueduct Commissioners.
Reception ball OF Typographical Union Ne g. Tam
many Hail.
Lecture in aid Of the poor by Mrs. Mary E. Lease.
Cooper Union evening.
Dinner Vegetarian Society. St. Denis Hotel evening
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28

and Captain Theodore F. Kane. the equipment offi-
Ger Of the Navy Yard
After the proceedings Of the first day, Monday
had been read Rear Admiral oscar F. Stanton was
called to the stand. In answer TO a question, Ad-
mfral Stanton said his Office in the Navy was that
of commodore, but that he acted rear-admirai.
under orders from the Secretary OF the Navy. The
course OF the Kearsarge then described. Ad-
miral Stanton said II had been set at noon on Feb
rrary and ne described the position of the vessel
at the time. Commander Heyerman said that 1t would
be better to pass to the north OF Roncador Bank. he
said. There a stiff trade wind Blowing from
the east-northeast, which moderated toward noon;
there also a heavy trade running +. was
his custom ne said to dine at O'Clock. but the
navigator expected to make land at about that
time he did not dine at the usual hour. 1t was
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
INTERCOLLEGIATE DEBATING LEAG CE.
IT is BEING FORMED BY LEADING COLLEGES
HOPES THAT 1T WILL sUPPLANT ATH-
LETICs IN POPULAR FAvoR-A COM
PREHENsIVE SCHEME.

LETICS IN POPULAR FANOR-A tON-
PREHENsIvE SCHEME.
Intercollegiate athletics are to have rival For
some years the attention of the public has been
drawn to college activities mainly, perhaps. through
TIE exhibitions OF muscular development and sklll
on the part OF those men who have devoted tneit
energies to football baseball. rowing and track
athletics but recently movement has been started
at Harvard which. If successful, will bring out the
intellectual side of college Afe
The following letter has recently been received by
the Columbia College Debating Union
ITO the College Debating Societies of America;
I'VE believe that the time has come for tor- i
in college life. mirrored in the daily and weekly
press and the monthly magazine he cele"i Th r1,,
should figure AS prominently as the Dlceps. Inc
college man should be presented as somelinhs h.o'e
than animal also ss something NOR ulan III, a
grind. That as college men may SUI S,,hnr S,..
more dgnlhed position. we must orsanize our nisher
nw sSV1ss Grssnsed s II is in this spirit
the Intercoeeate Debating Union has been forfn'l,
nere sna te"t debating Societies Of 4merica h
most prominent features of the work oulllh.H az.
as1s Of practice debates without judges accord
ing 10 a schedule similar TO that now popular Win
e Us representatives. in these practice debates are
to represent II in the one great debate o
must be made to fascinate as we'll as educate the
ps vtrtory 10 the abest individuals and colleges
They will also stimulate the public interest IN these
sssvi'bes bx which the colleges both great and small
shall discuss the same questions once each month.
pr such concerted action there will be each month
an Unprecedented demand for information on, on the
snh,act under discussion. Such demand Will pe
mD11edateIy supplied by the daily press and perl
odica publications Thus with AL he, he college de- de-
monthly magazines. all discussing the same quess-
lion al the same time. We hope 10 make the col
Lee ,o,ic each month a subject OF public concern
oxtweiehing the interest In college athletics IL
Won believe In our purpose and our method we
sS ,,o, 10 adop the nclosed constitution and elect
SslsSates 10 our General Committee, Very frater-
naly, r,,st Sri'a =, , w "a i;nion
Already Harvard. Yale. Columbia Princeton and
Pennsylyania have joined the intercollegiate Union
And THE North American Review" The Arena
and Public Opinion have promised 10 give space
for articles on the question each month Inc oele-
sa,es elected 10 the General Committee are g.
Vrooran and Fl c. Metcalf, Harvard. W. II.
ieete and w F. Thoms. Yale; G. c. Fox and NJ -
sykes Princeton Sheppard Knapp. Jr. ana A -
Phillips, Columbia
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28

to Admiral Stanton that we were approaching
land / thought II my duty TO be on deck The
navigator was on deck, was also Lieutenant
Brainard who was the officer OF the deck
THE lookout cried Breakers ahead! al ten MIN
utes before O'Clock. I saw them on either s9e
and ahead OF Us We were 2eo or possibly JOe yarns
away from them. I ordered the wheel 20 port nard-
TO back We started up the other boilers after We
had struck the reef. but could not back the snip
of.
THE point where struck the reef was SIX
miles the southwark and four miles TO the east
ward Of where I supposed was.
After recess Commander Heyerman again TOOK
the stand. He said the reason he ordered the iors-
mast 10 be cut away was TO the ship, which
was lab0ring heavily.
After this the report Of the inquest on the death
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
Affairs IN BROOKL YN.
CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE.
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF YOUNG MAN AFTE
DRINKING wHIsKEY on A WAGER.

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF YOUNG MAN AFTEif
DRINKING wHIsREY on WAGER
Since the discovery IN Saturday night Of the body
OF William X. Hobley. at No. 100 South Eghth-s'-'
whose death at the time believed TO be due 10
exposure. the police have been diligently at work
Az a result OF their labors they have arrested
Michael Hayes on a charge OF homicide. and ne Is
now in prison IN the Sixteenth Precinct Il Is pos
sble that one two others may be arrested. Hob
ley was thirty-two years old and had wife and
one child He lived at No 1856 South Eighth-st
The investigation made by Detectives Holland ana
Dolan, OF the Clymer-st station showed that the
dead man had drunk two pnts Of whiskey before
the bar In Fred Mertz's liquor store. South
Eighth and Berry SITS. wager and soon after
ward died. Hayes, II Is said. purchased the
whiskey. The haHway where the body was found
is the entrance TO the apartments the store
The police are trying 20 prove that Hob,ey died
from the effects % the liquor in the and that
his body carried into the hallway and left
there The bartender OF Mertz told the police yes
terday that after Hobiey mad drank the whiskey
Hayes took him out Of the shop. An autopsy on
the body last night by Drs Free and Cayland
showed that Hobleys kidneys were congested. and
that death was due 70 congestion OF the kidneys
and exposure.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
TWO BLOWERS FOR SALE,

1. A No. 3 Roots new, iron,
positive blast blower, with a set OF
4S-inch pulleys for a 6-inch belt.
Has run only one year and is III
first-cIass order. Original cost,
set up, 1915. Bids are asked.
2. A No. ) blower, with wooden
reyOlvers, with set Of 4S-inch
pulleys. This machine has run D
wears and has been fitted with new
brasses, and is as good as new.
Original cost, $165. Bids are
asked.
Replies should be addressed to
BUSINESS OFFICE"
THE TRIBUNE,
NEW YORK.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
TO PAY THE CITY FOR THE WATER

The officers Of the Citizens Electrical Illuminat-
ing Company have agreed to pay the city for the
water used by the pipe connecting the main in
De Kalb-ave. with the plant Of the company. A
metre is to be put on II at once 10 determine the
amount There a verbal order given by the
Water PurYeyor Hawkes. in 1883 for the connection,
but there be found authorization for this
order by the Purveyor.
The new Water Purveyor. Peter Milne will in
spect all the factories and business buildings where
water should be paid for, to see II there are con-
nections without metres.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
C4PT4TN MARTENS MUST EXPLAIN
CHARGES OF NEGLECT OF DUTY PREFERRED
AGAINST HIM-OTHER POLICE CAP
TAINS IN LINE.

AGAINST HIM-OTHER POLICE CAP
TAINS IN LINE.
Police Captain Frederick W. Martens, of the East
Thrty-nft1-st. station, will have to explain before
the Commissioners on Friday why he failed to close
UP the dsorderly house in Lexngton-ave. which
was closed by Central Office detectives on the night
OF February 20 Formal charges OF neglect OF duty
were made against him yesterday by superintendent
Byrnes The charges were approved by President
Marlin and the trial OF the captain was Set down
for Friday. at IL d m. In the charges Superin-
tendeni Byrnes declares that Captain Martens failed
TO suppress the house complained Of after his atten
ton had been called to II. The detective from the
Central Office had difficulty in gettf evidence
against the house.
The detectives also recently clc- ' houses
In the precincts Of Captain Haughey anG Captain
Price. but complaints were made agair.it those
captains yesterday. Their turn is likely 10 come
next however. In view OF a remark OF the Superin-
tendent that he would place trial every captain
who was found derect In his duty.
Captain Martens has had good reputation as an
officer in the department 1t is not known what
defence he is likely TO make against the charges
but IL Is expected that he will try 10 show that he
was making efforts 20 get evidence against the
house in Lexington-ave. at the time OF the raid
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
REGISTRATION IN THE EIGHTH WARD.

The registration OF voters in the Eighth Ward
for the special election Of Supervisor next Tues
day took place yesterday. AS the number OF re-
movas into and from the ward about Offset each
other. the number Of qualified is practically
the same as last fall, when e1e4 were registered.
Active work Is being done by the friends Of the
three candidates in the field: A. c. FISCHER Re
publican and Independent Democrat: H II. Han
burg. Independent Republican, and Charles Krom-
bach Democrat. The political control OF the Board
Of Supervisors and the distribution of number
OF offices depend upon the result OF the election
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
HACKENSACK.

Mrs Sarah z. Poor young widow living with
her mother Mrs. Sarah H. Jacobsen, In the large
cottage at State-st. and Central-ave. Hackensack'
went 10 the cellar yesterday afternoon to burn some
papers in the heater After the material had been
on the Goals few seconds she opened the door to
see whether II was ignlted. \ back draught shot a
sheet of flame and caused serious injury TO the
young woman. Her face and neck were shockingly
burned and her front hair burned close TO the sea
Her waist took fire. but the prompt aid given by
members OF the family In response 10 her cries
saved her from this danger. The physicians said
that the burns are serious.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
THE pARISs PASSENGERS HERE AT LAST

THE P4RIS'S PASSENdERS HERE At L4SI-
The passengers of the unfortunate steamship
Paris arrived here yesterday the cunard steamer
Auranla and American Line steamer Berlin.
The story OF the accident 10 the rudderpost OF the
Paris and OF her putting back TO Queenstown has
already been told in The Tribune. The Berlin. OF
the American Line. stopped at Queenstown on her
way over TO take board many she could
accommodate of the passengers OF the Paris. and
the Aurania took the rest. From all accounts the
passengers the Paris did not know OF the acci-
dent until some time after II had happened and
the only the ship was not brought on to this
port- steering by Of her twin screws, that
ths heavy head seas and adverse gales retarded
the vessel and made the captain fearful that the
coal supply would not last
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
SING SING.
SMALLPOX IN THE PRIs,

SMALLPOX IN THE PRISON.
It was announced yesterday afternoon that three
or four cases OF smallpox had been discovered in
the prison. 1t also announced that the men
suffering from the disease had been isolated and II
thought by the prison physician. Or. Wiel.
there would be cases. IL Is thought the
disease was brought to the prison either by some
OF the recent prisoners through the rags which
posted rule that while there remains the slightesr
danger of contagion visitors will be allowed in the
prison. All the prisoners will be vaccinated. Out
side OF the smallpox the health of the army OF
cnnYlcfs Is good
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
ENGLEWOOD.

At meeting OF the Engewood Club held on
Monday evening the following were elected TO the
board Of governors to serve for three years: Wilbur
F. Coriss Charles c. Clark. James C. Anderson
and John K Dunlap. Edward p Coe was rejected
president ard the other officers elected were sam
us A. Duncan. vice-presdent: j. c. Anderson secre-
tary. and treasurer c. g. Clark.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.

Observation-Disclosures General Samuel p Colt.
OF Rhode Island. FIFTH AVENUE-Charles Emory
Smith. Of Philadelphia. and Mayor Jacob Amos and ex-
Senator Francis Hendricks. OF Syracuse. WALDORF
William NJ. Cramp. of Philadelphia WINDSOR-Albert
Keep. OF Chicago and Marvin Hughtt president OF the
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
A LIST OF THE UNEMPLOYED

The police census OF unemployed persons was sent
to the Common Council. The tabuated list shows
&c. e76 persons out Of work in 1l5sA families. where
e4.l93 work. OF whom 46.6Ss are men and boys and
s,SSS women and girls. There are 19S7S in need OF
assistance The list by police precincts is follows
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28

.OJR CHalNCEY--A new edition. with IL
Iustrated covers, I'm paper. Any regular sub
scriber to The Tribune can get IA for 20
cents 4 delicious piece of fun. written by
Isaac II. Bromley for the Yale alumni. Fro
fuseIy illustrated by Beard and Gibson.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28

TRUsTs-Arguments In their favor by .. q.
T. Dodd. Solicitor of the Standard OIL COM
many and argument against by r. v. Pow.
derIy Grand MASTER Workman of the
knights of Labor. cents.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28

WAR sTORIEs.-Ovcr forty tales Of the
civil War. by Union soldiers Inspfring
thrilling and pathetic. Most of them writ
ten for Tribune cash prizes. 20 cents
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28

VILLAGE IMPROvEMENT.-Two charmins
articles by u. e.. Northrop, the prime mover
in this work New-YOrk City men who want
10 heIp beaurify their native towns In the
country should read this. cents copy.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28

BONDS FOR TIE CORLEAKS HOOK PARk SOLD
The Sinking Fund Commission yesterday opened
bids for the Ss7oco 3-per cent bonds for the land
10 be taken for Corlears Hook Park They were
bought at par by the Sinking Fund Commission
except bonds for so 900. which were taken by one
for his property
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28
TRIBUNE EXTRAS.

TRIBUNE ALMANAC. 1s94.-second edition
revised. The greatest Almanac ever fssueA
by The Tribune. 4O5 pages go pages more
than any previous numberD 25 cents copy,
hostage paid. A remarkably accurate and
complete number, its statistics fresh and
brought down to 1894.
New-York tribune., 1894-02-28

Milton Ianport & Holt Pernambuco $50 a m 1890 a N
Santiago. y Y & Cuba. Nassau....... l.oc 800 N
FRIDAY. MARCH >
algonquin Clyde jacksonville. ...... ....... 500 m