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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
4 CURE FOR WRITER'S CRAMP.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: was greatly Interested In the article on pen
nar,lvsls or writer's cramp published IN Inc
Tribune OF this morning While do not DOUBT the
remedies for this most dlstressing-and TO writer
hy profession cxpenslve-affliction given by Inc
Tribune are all that Is claimed for them, the cure
I'm nv own case was certainly more simple Whch
I had been a newspaper man for three years hau
writer's cramp SO badly that was forced TO dictate
all my work went to the late Or. van Nlack' Oh
san Francisco. and he told me the cause OF the
trouble was the strain the muscles OF the myers
white holding the pen. At that time held pen
"a 7 had been taught IN school. the holder resting
between nv thumb and fore-inger. 49,. ~,
DR. Van Vlack took a champagne CORK cut I'll
the part going into the bottle. puncheu d N.Y. .h
,Hro,,0h n and forced Il penhoder through 'ie
iar,~sr end toward the pen Then he directed me 90
h'Id the nenholde,. between the first ana second
Tr~srs uhr fore and middlc) and TO write Win a
stub non nv iirgers resting on the corn AZ ~ %
n vas a little difficult but l found cout wiz! .S
naraiysis had disappeared Since then l nay
'aabanioned the cork Ny penhoder Is OF WOOD,
Thick near the end where the pen y placer Az
quite thin elsewhere Ii Is better mace, puI ~ I'M
w., ,vonJen holders used by the Western Unloi
N,r the lower end wind rubber bands on II unt
have made a round ba.. OF rubber Ior my nngcis
70 rsst on | literally do not know nave a pen III
my hand after writing Tor seVerh Hou'S' W my
Nv hand was cured fifteen years ago, ana nave
had no return of the paralysis ms ip eNpgr,eMnc'
10 100 East Ninety -fourth-st, newborn April
lSlf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
THE FIRST ELECTRIC MOTOR.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir 7 was much Interested in your account TO-
day OF Dr. Coton's electric engine In his ONCE al
Cooper Union and must take an early opportunity
NJ seeing &C. But there are documents which place
I'm doubt the claim made that 1t Is the first one
ever invented and operated.
In a book before me entitled THE Rich Legacy,
7 find the following account OF the invention OF an
electric motor by the late Moses Gerrish Farmer
a man well known to many OF us ana loved by
every one who knew him. and who. 1t Will be
seen is represented having laid tracks ana
conducted a small plant in several New-England
towns during 1916 and fs47. and to have invented
the same as long ago as lS45:
while the hands were busy with the mechani-
cal work OF the curtains the brain was develop
ing an electromagnetic motor In 1S45. So delight
fully absorbing this interest that the curtain
trade and all the apparatus went over to another;
and heart and mind were engrossed in the revela-
tons OF power which this motor would give TO
man But 1t was 1S45-46, and the young electrician
(FaYmer), as well his Interested and devoted
young wife, had to learn the simple veritable fact
which Daniel, the seer, received ages before, that
certain truths must be Sealed up till the time OF
the end" The patient young man waited TIL MS
hair was grizzled to his prophetic CLEANS ful-
filled But the year 1S46-T will have It's scentific
as we'll as historic interest. for during the year HE
electric engine and car were made, and tracks
were laid In the old City Hall at Dover. and In
the public halls also Of Great Fsls 6aco and Port
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
INTERESTING RUMoRs ABOUT J. DE W
WARNER

Tammany Hall has decreed that Congressman
John Dewitt Warner shall not succeed himself In
the XIIIth Congress District. Mr. Warner is 4
Mugwump. and was one OF the Reform cub states
men who fought Senator Hi when he ran FOR
Governor Mr. Warner pretended a great admira-
ton for Mr.. Croker in lSO and 1892 but his ardor
has cooled.
Following the statement that somebody more sat
isfactorv TO the Wicwam shall 70 20 Congress *
time from the Us ric; which Mr.. Warner now
represents there has come a report that Mr.. ar
ner asDireS 10 the Office OF Governor, ana th4f
he might be <lecfed 90 carry the standard 81 ih .
Grace FairchNd democracy mex ft... severn
strong Antl-Snappers were quoted yesterday -
being IN favor Of nominating Warner II Governor
Flower is put up again by the Organization
Ilnmncrafs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
A FINE CHURCH TO BE DEDICATED.
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CONGREGATION OF ST.
JOHN THE BAPTIST. BROOKLYN TO HAVE
COSTLY HOUSE OF WORSHIP


St John the Baptists Church at Willoughby and
Lewis aves one Of the handsomest Roman Catholic
churches In Brooklyn. will be dedicated May
90 Trinity Sunday The following distinguished
prelates have assured Father jeremiah Hartnett
that they vii be present: Cardinal Gibbons. Arch
Archbishop Elder. of Cincinnati; Bishop Watterson
of Columbus Bishop Ryan. OF Buffalo, Monsignor
Farley. OF New-York; Father McGll. Monsignor
May and host Of pastors and clergy from The
surrounding cities. Monsgnor Saolii, the Papal
Delegate viii attend II his engagements will possibly
permit Bishop Mcdonnell OF Brooklyn will dedi-
cate the church al 1890 a. m. and Cardinal
Gibbons will preach the sermon In the evening
there will be solemn pontincal vespers at which
Bishop Watterson Will preach. The cost Of the
church Is nearly $4,000 II IS built OF stone in the
rock face and Is in the ROmanesque style The
general dimensions POS feet long. 100 feet high
and l63 feet in the transept.
The high altar is Roman, corresponding 10 inc
style of the church. 1t Is designed after the high
altar at St Peters at Rome. and Is exec e7iin-.N
beautiful. Built Of pure white Italian marie. II
is supported by eight Mexican onyx pillars The
panels Of the altar and the altar steps are OF
Mexican onyx. Encircing the altar are five marhle
pillars, supporting bronze Oa.Gachn. wllch
crowns the whole on the plane from which rises
the dome are placed carved ange.s in knee.ing
posture. Five colossal statues Of Christ ana me
Apostles are placed IN inches surrounding the
sanctuary The communion table is built or plr"
white Carrara marble. the base and steps being
lucent Mexican onyx support the table. The orGan
built by Carl B0rchOn. Is twenty-five feet hlgh
has e!ghty-two pipes four banks OF KEYS. forty
eight combination stops and cost $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
AN Ex.coxvIcrS REvExoE Ov 4 poLIcEMA y

Policeman Bray. Of the East Sixty-seventh street
station was instrumental about two years ago In
sending James Hickey. OF No. Dl East Seventy
third-st. to Sing Sing for larceny. Hickeys time
expired two weeks ago. and he returned to New
York on Saturday afternoon Policeman Bray was
on his way from his home TO the police station to
20 on duty; he in civilians dress. AT seventy
fourth-st. and Third-ave three men were standing;
AS Bray approached one of the men stepped
squarely In front Of him saying with an oath:
Now I've got you! I'll get even with you Tor
sending me away. ,uo
At the same time he hit the policeman terrlhc
blow on the mouth with his clenched fist.
Bray who had not at first recognized ms as
saiart now realized that he had the ex-conVlct
Hickey and a tough customer, to deal with, ne
was unarmed but he cnched with Hickey ana sue
ceeded In throwing him. In the brief struggle mat
followed Hickey managed to get nod OF the niue
finger OF Bray's left hand. and d!socated and al
most broke the joints He also got IN heavy blow
on the side OF the policeman's face who though
suffering great pain, held on TO Hickey and soon
overpowered him. His companions, much to Hick-
evs disgust ran away. In the Yorkvile Court yes
terday Police Justice Voorhis held Hickey; and he
is in a fair way 10 see more Of prison life before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
coLLEGE ruEArE1cALs DETECTED no.

COLLEGE THEATRICALS OBJECTED TO.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Reading this morning Of the Harvard stu.
dents success in the performance of low comedy.
| cannot but feel Generalization has crept into
college life that is sure to do much injury II not
arrested In the last number of The North Ameri-
can Review" an article by f. Trenaeus Stevenson on
this subject covers clearly what seems 10 be the
vicious tendency of the time will quote extracts
from this article:
But can college presidents. professors. ETC..
establish a connection worth considering
with those entertainments TO which the generai
public has been treated recently by prominent col.
lege clubs "A trivial operetta. little above thu
level OF a music hall burlesque, is secured by the
club" During the most necessary and vital por
ton Of the college year rehearsais are held weekly
daily. twice a day as the rush OF preparing al.
much will serve to carry lad through his
classes. rs not our collegan too busy Earning Ing
his lines, his music his steps in the dancesF 1T
place Of athletics he studies how to show ms ieg
ana cut Hga caPr 'n hair "f fSe College year oc
cupied in the preparation OF one Of these entertain
ments It Is not easy 10 now and phys
earicaI pieces most in vogue bring on the stage
the young American man put into short skirts OF
long skirts. made pretty as grl. Ihese mo ss
gyrating and simperng before us. in the nearest
approach to glrshness he can effect Are SC
many fathers who wish their sons 10 become men.
are 50 many thoughtess mothers, charmed to be,
hold their sons in the effemnaces OF female gear 7?
Such are college theatricals. typcally at present.
They are as such. n dscredit to the physical, In.
tellectual and moral health OF the young American
BETTER rush than skirt dance; better break legs
at football than acquire delicacy in pirouetues t ..
attudinize Ike danseuse with corset, tule skirta
ETC. I'VE want from our colleges brains, muscle
and manliness not frivolity. .,,
These extracts are a small portion OF the arucIe
In question. which deals sledge-hammer piows az
the degeneracy OF college life, shown OF late In
the nature OF the public performances adopted By
its students DlSSENIEn-
New York April 10. 1894
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
ODDS And ENDS OF POLITICS.
ORGANIZING AGAINST rANiMANY.

The Antl-Tammany Democracy, led by eX-SheriH
James OBrlen and ex-senator Francis NJ. BiXhy
will meet at the St Cloud Hotel. in West Forty
second-st on Friday evening TO arrange for effect
ing permanent organizations throughout the city
The Antl-Tammany men have temporary organize
ons in nearly all the Assembly districts o. the city
Each Of these will ne represented by three mem pfs
AT the meeting 70 he held on Friday evening kN-
Sheriff O'Brien said yesterday that the Ant! ram
many district rolls had doubled In strength In the
last six weeks. Never in the history OF New
York" he said were the people so Intent upon
movement as they are upon the defeat and over
throw Of Tammany Hall That CORRUPT organization
will be powerless to resist the indignation OF the
people which will overwhelm the millionaire boss
next November"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
WILL GEN. KERWIN SUCCEED c. F. MAC
LEAN?

There were renewed rumors yesterday that Mayor
Gilroy had made up his mind TO appoint a K"pIh-
lcan I'm the place Of Police Commissioner Charles
+. MacIran. and that he might not wait for Coy
error Flower TO veto the Bi-PartisaD Police hill.
The Mayor has the names Of several eligible Re
publicans before him. II said last night that
General Michael KerWir stood at the head OF the LIST
The General has b, en- ned states Collector OF In
terna Revenue for the ia Federal District since
1883 when he appointed by ~. sident liarri-
son, and has held the Office for fourteen months
under Mr.. Cleveland He has been the Republican
leader Of the XXNIilth Assembly District since It's
creation and has one Of the strongest orgdniza
tions IN the city. His the hrst regular orSani-
eaton to Join tho Anti-Machne fMiihOlland) move
ment. General Eerwin Is regarded as enc OF the
most popular Republicans In the city.
MAYOR GlrOy declined 20 discuss the appoint
ment Of a Police Commissioner last evening or 70
Indicate anything relating 70 bis intentions CEN
eral Kerwin also refused 70 talk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
RACING IN FRANCE.

Paris May 6.-The Poue dEssa race for colts.
over mile course, to-day. The betting just
before the start was Beau Jolais, 8 to / against;
Gouverna, ? TO against; Ermenonville. to l
against. Washington and Veronus led in the first
eighth with ErmenOnvile and Beau JOlals close be-
hind Ermenonville soon took the lead. followed
closely by Gouvernan. The horses kept well to-
gether and made a beautiful Fifty yards
from home Beau Joais drew to the front; and a. The
finish was half length ahead Of GOuvernail. Time
1:43. Neronius third.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
THE FERRYBOAT BUMPED TOO HARD.

While the Thirty -nnth-st. Brooklyn ferryboat
West brooklyn was making her slip at whitehall
st. at 10 O'Clock last night she came In with such
force that she struck the bridge. Hermann Lord.
tventv-one wears old Of Twent y-sevcnth-st and
Eighth-ave. who standing at the head OF the
stairs on the upper deck, was thrown 10 the deck
below. $1,000
He received Commissions Of the face and head and
was made unconscious He revived within half an
hour and went home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
FELL FORTY-FITE FEET md WILL LIVE

TIE REMARKABLE ESCAPE FROM DEATH OF
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD GIRL.
Seven-year-old Paula daughter OF Anton Reith.
leaning out Of the window of her parents rooms
on the top floor OF No 1875 East Fifty-seventh-st-.
Yesterday morning lost her balance and fell to the
yard a distance OF forty-fve feet She struck
upon a pile Of wine casks. in the rear OF net
fathers wine store The little girl was quickly
taken upstairs and doctor summoned II was
found that right leg and left arm were broken.
and her body was black and blue from bruises Inc
physician said that. barring possible injury TO the
spine. she would soon recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
A NEWARK OARSMAN SAVES TWO BOYS

Matthew Quigley. of the well-known rowing crew,
the Atlantic eight saved two lives at Newark yes
terday afternoon. This makes nine lives in all the
champion oarsman has saved. Two boys. Charles
Starley, eleven years DID, and James Bennett. six
teen years old both of Camden-st., Newark. were
Quigey about to go out for spin. He was
standing in rowing costume on the CLUBS noat.
He put off In the naphtha launch and saved both
of the boys, neither OF whom could swim. Starley
went down twice before Qugley reached him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07

The trottng stock and harness horses TO be sold
at Madison Square Garden May and TO- by
Peter c. kellogg & Co.. auctoneers consist Of joint
consgnments by John II. Shuts David 5. Ham
mond, w. b. Dckerman and Charles Backman with
rev horses from other well-known breeders. The
sale Will open with the horses of Messrs. Shuts.
Hammond and Dckerman. In the order na'red. on
Wednesday, beginning at 10 O'clock The first of Mr..
Backman.s horsss Will be sold at the electric light
at 1880 O'Clock On Thursday the Stony Ford
signment VIII be sold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
FORMER SCHOOL TRUSTEE HOyORED.

dinner was given last night at the Brevoo1
House by the School Trustees OF the Fifteenth
Ward to DR.. w. W. Walker. who recently retired,
after a service OF ten years. during six of which
he was chairman Of the board. Those present DO
sides DR.. Walker Octavus b. Libbey Dudley
q. Gautier. Frederic De Peyster Foster. Richard
Van Colt and Mr. Hardenbergh. The dinner was an
unusually pleasant affair and was Thoroughly en-
joyed by those present. Mr. Foster, on behalf OF
the board. paid a high tribute TO DR.. Walkers
worth The doctor. in response spoke OF his con-
neoton with the board. and gave some reminis-
cences OF his experience
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
CELEBRATING A CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.

The forty-frst anniversary of the Seventeenth
Street Methodist Episcopal Church, near First-ave
the Rev. Alexander Mclean pastor. was held yes
terday Thu Rev. DR.. ]. A. Roach preached in the
morning and the Rev. c. II. Payne in the evening
Mrs l. 8. kress the soprano, sang at both services
The church now enters on another year or efficient
work. 1t Is the church which gave breakfasts to
over 300 homeless men during last winter on each
Wednesday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
coxEy AND THE WESTERN GOVERNORS.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: The Governors Of our Western States seem
70 have shown more shrewdness than patriotism in
facilitating the speedy transit through their re-
spective States OF the Coxey armies bound for
Washington. on the other hand the Governors
~ those States Immediately adjoining and surround
inc tho District OF Columbia fail to realize that
after these armies" have reached Washington they
can 20 no further and must return. Where to?
XVhaf p,,arantee has been exacte1 from their So
called generals? Virginia, Maryland. Delaware.
pannsvlya mia and New-Jersey will be compelled to
deal with a dangerous and desperate element which
the West has unloaded upon us II is not many years
was broken up on account of the company being
unable 10 give bonds that their employees should not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
BIG SIX" TO PARADE Ar THE UyVELIye

Typographical Union No. g. at regular meeting
at Clarendon Hall. yesterday unanimously resolved
TO parade on the occasion of the unwilling Of the
Horace Greeley statue In Union Square, Broadway
and Thirty-second-st.. on Decoration Day. May 30.
The necessary committee to perfect arrangements
was appointed Congressman Amos j. Cumming
will deliver the Grafton, and the Rev. DR.. +. NJ.
Clendenin Mr. Greeleys son-in-law Bishop Pot
ter, will make the opening prayer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
CHAMPION OF TIE WORLD AT pRArGHTs.

London. May 6.-James Ferrie. Of Glasgow, chal-
lenged James Wyllie of Glasgow. some time ago To
play nnety-four games of draughts for the cham
pionship OF the world and purse of 100. Wyllle.
who was then the champion Of Great Britain. &C
cepted the challenge. II required twenty-five days
to play the match. which not finished until yes
terday. Ferrie thirteen games, Wylle SIX and
the other seventy-fve were drawn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
LET COXEYITES DIG CANALS.

Sir: | have no plan suggested Tor taAiiis
care OF CoXey and his army OF tramps' why no.
t.,rsnort them TO Nicaragua and put them on canal
work having them so much per cubic yard for
,,ovinq dirt? They want work: why not give II 70
them paying them for work performed not Dy
thc dav as they are too lazy to earn DAY wages.
This Man has this to recommend II: great many
would never get back to the States, and the c0un-
40 would he permanently rid Of a portion or tnese
crarks. . =. II, oc ;sas ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
THE PERSIAN MONARCH ~ DRY DOCK.

The steamer Persian Monarch was lowed to Erie
pasin Yesterday and placed IN dry dock. where her
rudder post win be repaired. Captain Bristow
Yesterday nrepared a statement OF how the ship got
ashore. 1t was to the effect that he was In the
cabin at the time Of the accident. and First officer
Hi was on watch. There was lsht maze.
OF The lights A strong food tide was running.
which swept along the shore and affected the ves-
sells course
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07

land and at exhibitions children rode in this cleo
trio the halls OF these cities of New
Hampshire and Maine"
Without wishing to detract from Mr.. Colton's
fame. think 1t due 10 Mr.. Farmers memory that
the above extract should be published
CONSTANT SUBSCRIBER
Brooklyn April 49, 1894.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
ADDED TO THE UNITED PRESS RAyKS

Hagerstown, Nd. May 6.-"The Daily News WIN
make Its appearance tomorrow as a morning papes.
under the control of Colonel Philip w. Avirett also
proprietor OF THE Cumberland Times" The
News" has q strong financial backing, ana Ae9 ~
cured the news service Of the United PTooA M
a direct wire to the editorial roma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07

become a public charge on the community. Cannon
these converging crowds be stopped ara dispersed
iust where they severally are to-day ana now III
The interest Of our common country? , nr,.>,r
Now York. April g. 1894. W. ,. bhNNl'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
New-York. May g. 1894.
SIDNEY SMITHS RHYMING FEAT.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
sir. The successful attempt to find rhyme for
the word Massachusetts,. recently published in The
Tribune recalls Sidney Smiths quatrain giving a
rhwre for the word epicacuana. whicn some tricnf
following: -
Sat my Iullanna,
Instead of ozenges | gave my love
Eplcacuana. - wv -
Ithaca n. Y, May L. 1891 -. W. H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
AUCTION SALE AT THE GARDEN.

records and to every one who desires to keep up
MS familiarity with the performances OF the horses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-07
SOCIAL EVENING OF A REPUBLICAN CLUB.

The members Of the John f. Milholland Club. OF
the With Assembly District. no. III Clinton Place.
will have social session Thursday evenng-a
neW feature Of the association. introduced by Henry
CLAW Piercy the leader OF the district.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-03

As an article Of food the ostrich egg is,
to my taste, the most nauseous of dishes,
and far more suitable as an effective
weapon in Chinese and political warfare
than to grace a breakfast table
From all one had heard previous to be-
coming oneself an owner of ostriches, the
actual plucking Of the birds is very I'M
interesting and disappointing. The birds
are all huddled together in kraal-when
every bird becomes as meek as a lamb
and are caught one by one, a bag or
stocking is placed over the head and neck
while two experienced niggers clip the
feathers.
During winter the bird must be at
tended to and carefully watched, as some
times the weather is very incliment for
weeks together-the Thermometer often
registering ten degrees of frost-and birds
are apt to fall off in condition.
If bird once begins to sink in condi-
tlon, the greatest difficulty is experienced
in getting him right again, and often no
amount OF extra feeding viii pun him
through.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-03

The body Of William L. Bradford the
fisherman who fell from a wharf at Jack
sonvule a few days ago and was drowned
has been recovered.
The Clyde line is to be bonded. Foreign
goods hereafter can be brought to Jack
sonville without being detained at New
York for customs inspection.
Large numbers of people from Alabama,
Tennessee, Georgia and other states are
expected 10 visit Pensacola next month
during the time that the United States
cruiser Montgomery is in the harbor test
ing the merits of Alabama coal for steam
ing purposes.
The election contests that have been
brought by J. T. Johnson against ]. r.
Geiger for county tax collector ana by
G. +. Nerelst against A. l.. Turner for
county tax assessor, are returuable be-
fore Judge can OF the circuit
court al Jacksonville on Nov
~ II Is probable that a master viii
then be appointed to take testimony i'm
the cases The ahidavits OF contest ARE
now on file in the office Of the clerk Of the
circuit court.
The 5000 feet OF lumber advertised 70
be sold by Marshal Mckay az Melbourne
IN me case of the G.. b. Rogers COMPANY
vs. me East Florida Land and Produce