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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
NEWS AMONG THE CHESS PLAYERS

Arrangements are being made at the Manhattan
'hesS cub to match A. y. Hodges the champion
OF the club, against j. w. Showalter the champlon
OF kentucky. In all probability this match will be-
kin on February D. nj p. m The contest will be
one OF seven games up" draws not counting They
VIII play at the rate OF seventeen moves an hour
four games to be contested weekly
The city Chess Club intended to arrange for the
match, but Hodges declined TO play at the CITY
'hesS cub. inasnuch as he holds the championship
OF the Manhattan Chess Club. It was said at the
ManhaTan Chess Club yesterday. that w. Steinltz
anu Emanuel lasker would sign an,ices for the
championship match Tomorrow
D.. w. Showalter Will play all corners simultane-
oisly az the City Chess club tomorrow night.
w. Stcinlt2 VIII play three games simultaneously
NJ the Newark Chess club on Monday evening
ny uhst three parties, consisting OF three members
OF inc club IN each party. These games to be
Played by each party In consultation.
:, Nu.it alDlh. OF Vienna, and Eugene Delmar. OF
ane manhattan Chess club have agreed to play n
inatch OF 1--WE games up, at the Manhattan Chess
,lup as soon az the Hodges-Showalter match IL
decided decided These players viii compete in a Ave
sulieS up contest at the rate OF three games q
Meeh' win time-lmit of twenty moves an hour
Inc members of the Manhattan Chess Club who
ate subscribing for n purse for the contest
interest. ~ ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
THE ITTiCKS on CONTE UABZdC.

ONE OF THE SOURCES OF THE FALSE AND UN.
NDED CHARGES AGAINST HIM
The published rumor that Comte Paul DAbzac.
the Consul-General Of France was in distavor with
the home Government. which has been denied by
The Tribune. was repeated yesterday. The source
of the attacks Comte D'Abzac Is known 10 the
Consul-General's friends, and they characterize
those attacks as cowardly as his visit to France
is known to be for the purpose OF securing ceme-
terry plot for the burial Of only child. VINO died
in this city in November.
An attempt has been made by lawyer IN tnis
city convince people that he caused Comte
D'Abzac's return 20 France. This lawyer acted IN
a discOurteous manner al the Consulate. Al ne
taking Of testimony before commission. Inc
Consu-General ordered him 10 leave the Consulate,
and n policeman finally elected him. TIE lawyer
wrote A long complaint to Minister PatenOtre, ri
Washington. but the French Leg don took no action
adverse 10 Comte D'AbZlc, whose leave OF absence
granted month before rho commission hear
ing. Unless COmtc D'Ahz1c Is promoted 10 the post
Of Minister to some foreign country as a re'vard
for long and faithful services Consul he VIII
probably return to this city IN few weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
Result or THE R.IID ON THE .fLHJuBRA
sIXTY-FIvE PRISONERS N COvRT-ALL DIS
CHARGED EXCEPT DtMoNT 6. LEWIS.
son or THE PROPRIETOR.

CHARGED ENcEPT ~ NOM {. LEW II,
SON or THE PROPRIETOR.
The sixty-hye prisoners who were captured in the
raid on Warren Iewiss place the Ahambra, at
No S52 Eehth-ave.. on Wednesday night, were
brought TO the jefferson Market Police Court yes
,erlay The raid was directed by Inspector McAVoy
and Detective Sergeants Valley and Evanhoe. as
sisted by Captain Price and Tot OF policemen.
The Alhambrs Is licensed concert hail. Recently
IL has dcgeneraed into resort of the lowest type.
and is freQuented By women who formerly were
we'll known in the Tenderloin precinct. .
DumOnt &. Lewis, the son OF the proprietor, IN
court Yesterday was charged with keeping as
orderly house He denied the charge and was he'd
for further examination. The prisoners were then
arragned before Justice Ryan. and were discharged
Howard Hawk OF No. iG6 Eighth lave assaulted
Policeman Hckson while he was taking two or the
prisoners TO the police station, and was arrested
Justice Ryan held him for trial.
1t was said at Police Headquarters yesterday mat
recent raids the dives had been the result or
strict orders recently given by Super,ntendent
Byrnes Detectives from the Central once nad
been making inyestiga lions by order or the super
intsndent for several weeks. and the warrants ior
arrests had been issued on aiiidavits made ny the
detectives. Inspectors Williams and McAvoy nad
been aware of the Investigations, also, ana had
given aid in them. The recent raids, the wise ones
mt the Central Office said yesterday. might De iol-
lowed by complaints against the captains IN whose
precincts the dives had been allowed to flourish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
uorE RESTRICTION or coAL PROJECTION.

Tho sales agents of the anthracite coal-producing
companies yesterday met TO consider the condition
or the trade. The lOng-cOntinued mild weather has
checked business greatly and 10 prevent break In
prices 1t decided further to reduce the output
The production for the remainder OF January will
Dee cut down 40 per cent. and reduction of ~ per
cent in the output VIII be made for the first two
weeks Of February. The production in February
last year 312sN7 tons. and the output FOR this
month will not exceed 2tnOpO tons The sales
agents will meet again on February -. II the cold
weather Of the last two days continues the restric
tl0n Of production be removed for the last half
~ February. but II the mild weather should return
the Curtailm"nt VIII be continued be increa sed
The managers of the coal companies have announced
their determination 10 hold prices firmly and prevent
the generalization which would follow further over
stocking OF the coal market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
CTS COMPANIES 0pp0sE 4 REFLECTION

THEY THINK 40 LAW NECESSARY TO fOiS'h
DOWN THE PRICE OF THE IIGIlT-coMFE-
Triton THEY SAY. WILL EFFECT THAI
The bill in the Legislature which proposes 10 cut
down the price Of gas from $l2J thousand Feet 10
81 does not meet much favor among the gas COM
panics in this city. one Of the arguments pre-
scented in favor of this reduction TO the cohph'e'
was that the increased amount used wouiu hloie
than compensate for thu decrease In the price "A SIM
liar argument was used the time Of the reductlo
in the price of elevated railroad fares. the glS
companies however. insist that 1t Is not pl"ii
case because the doubling OF the traVeHhs on ~ -
elevated roads would not require any EXTENSION VI
the elevated structure. while the doubiing OF thss
consumption of gas would require the purcndslhs U,
more city property and expensive machinery, am
nl,nt The introduction of many new machlhes
which can be operated by gas power mas aIreauy
president Of the Equitable Gas Light Company said
10 a Tribune reporter yesterday: 1T IS not AZ az
necessary for the Legislature TO pass bills compel-
ling the easlight companies Of Newly ork 10 REFUGE
III, r,ric. of gas. Competition between the compa-
MICS Is i'm itself sufficient bring the price down 10
STEERING the quality AMI power Of the light the gas
light in NcW-NOrk city is the cheapest IN the "OrI
In London the price is - cents TO be sure but Only
IL candle. power is called for, while mere we nave 81
c,ndin noI,ar SO the NeW-YOrk gas * even cheaper
AT 81 . thousand than the London gas at % cents
In Paris the price IS $50 thousand ana only four
tom candle power IL called for. \ short time ago
the Ncw-York gas companies were supplying thirty
on. candle power gas at Sl15 This was reduced to
II - which makes II cheapest gas in the world
10 reduce this still further 10 81 would be danger
0,lsp Nr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26


many contractors bldd - and others Interested In
tn" result. ON the announcement OF the bidding
President Taupcn moved rtat the contract be
awarded to James D. LeaIy az once. and the motion
adopted. Mcssrs. Tapp"n s,raus and Clausen
voting aye" Mr. Dana refused to vote. saying
that the contract mi,hi Lc illegal as under the act
which had passed the Assembly two sidewalks
might be- built while the contract called for but on"
The following letter was s'nt to Controller Fitch:
The Hon. \. =. Fitch. Controller:
This Department win proceed at II O'Clock 10 de-
clare the lowest bidder for the Harlem River Drive
way. and Is prepared to award the contract (which
award cannot bc made or contract signed until APP
preparation hc ready under the general provisions of
CITY charter Can signify to mis- Board that
such appro riaion for the issue OF bonds from time
time ~ j., made under the authority conferred
the Controller Respectfully. y. y. TAPPEN.
Mr.. Lcary went ~ once TO the Controllers Office
and insisted thu Mr. Fitch should act forthwith.
complete IN" contract and accept his surctics. but
the Controller was opposed 80 90 much haste Com
missioner Dana also visited MIN ana protested
against further steps being taken AT present
Mr. I.eary has had large experience con-
tractor Ie IS Of the surctcs the DALEY con-
trao for final disposition Of street material which.
Commissioner Andrews says. Is not contract at
an bur only an agreement which he break at
viii Mr. Ieary told the Park Commissioners and
the Controller that his bid was $lw,"D less tran ne
would have made year ago. OWING TO the hari
rlrncs and that. within four days after his con-
tract ana surctcs were approved and he had the
Controllers promise to issue bonds for monthly
PAYMENTS he would have loo men on the work.
The specifications for the second section Of the
speedway were laid over until the next meeting OF
Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
81. PAULS CHURCH NOT TO BUY SITE JUST NOW

For some weeks the trustees OF st. Paul's Method
st Episcopal Church have been negotiating for the
purchase OF a number OF lots at West End-ave. and
Observation-Disclosures with view Of building
their new church there. the negotiations were
broken off a few days ago. as the terms of sale
coud no, no .oreed upon. Besides this there Is a
strong feeling among the members Of the church
pal Church in hundred and-iifth-st., which IL
struggling to build a suitable church editice for
itself. welI-nformed man said TO Tribune re-
porter Yesterday: You can say that st. Pauls
Church will not purchase site for some months
vet The nros.nt time Is not favorable for buy
Ing real estate as II will be three months from now.
In my estimation the times VIII III, be harder even
their propertv at considerably lower figure than
they now ask for IT, our society is perfectly well
satisfied with its present Quarters ana We are not
at all in a hurry to buy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
WHAT THOSE 500 BOOKS NAY BE For

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: In your issue Of to-day this paragraph an
pears
Street Commissioner Andrews has made q
requisiton for four books. 10 cost 500 II seems
a high price. They must be books of gold such
as that in which Abou Ben Adhem saw the angel
writing. Possibly there's to be another census OF
those who love their fellow-men' In that case
Fourteenth-st. Wskinskie will play the angel and
Tammany assess ment roll will constitute tho
record" '"'
No, that Is not IL, at least not all of ~ ua
wants, while In the employ OF the city TO write nm
his life and experiences as an actor, a newspaper
man, lawyer. a public official. payer of lust
debts. and. eventually. Street Cleaning Com
missioner He should not forget to include the
peculiar methods he resorted to In giving out a
contract for dsposing of street refuse which allows
the contractor an excessive profit In appear
ance, Mr.. Andrews is white and clean. and al the
present time the public Is enabled to swallow him
coated over as he Ii with the soothing syrup the
Mayor constantly pours over him. Later IL NAV be
different. Give him the books and let him write
light NEWCOMER
Esw-Yorh JAN Is. 1894
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
CONDITION OF THE IRON TRADE.

Cleveland, Jan. 25.--"The Iron Trade Review
to-day says: "By putting stress on the ton
of orders. week by week. and taking no ac-
count Of the si unemployed productive capacity
that is causing steady sagging OF prices, the iron
trade is able to report betterment. There is scant
satisfaction however in filing up stray mills at
prices that going. except in the hope that ac-
tivity will grow In the very effor; TO keep wheels
turning II Is certain that there have been larger
sales for pig iron In the past week Than In either
of the two preceding, and the inquiries reported
from Eastern and Southern markets Indicate that
buyers are willing than heretofore to take
large lots The Pittsburg district which has the
distinction Of producing more Eessemer iron In
the panic year than In 1922, is still supplying steel
for all quarters. and cheap Plttsburg blleis have
cheapened all products that start with them \
large sale of Ptsbure billets was made in the East
last week. and subsequent smaller transactions
are reported the basis of Sl5 80 IttsburS.
1T is not surprising then, that an order for
100 tons of light plates has been taken Ut l2oc
delivered at seabOard that beams have been sold
below BIC Pttsburg: that even Pittsburg coMpe-
titi0n was beaten within few days on structural
material contract; that a sale Of wire rods has been
made at y23. Pittsburg, hat wire nails have
shaded 81 cents I'm lots II Seems likely that
the building demand The coming spring. If indl-
cations at several central Western points
criterion, will furnish the mills with large tonnage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
TRAINING TEACHERS or SETTING.
CONFERENCE or THE NETWORK ASSo''N
REPRESENTATIVES, FROM TWEN'i
SCHOOLS PRESENT.

CONFERENCE or THE NETWORK AssoclA '''
REPRESENTATIVES, FROM TWEN''
SCHOOLS PRESENT.
Whom Dr. Mottet saw the assembage OF the New
York Association OF Sewing Schools held yes'e'DaS
morning in the parish house Of the thufch ~ ~
Holy Communion he declared IL superb
active non-sectarian organization came mo 80.
ence two months ago. but 1t has been swift 10 Sl
fruits OF usefulness. It's purpose Is the ua''"b -
teachers in sewing. .,,.,
The meeting brought together the representa-,
of twenty schools About forty schoo's 0O"'
tho MEMBERSHIP Of the association. These schoois
altogether have about 500 children a. p~.nt
Among the schools Of the parishes combined IN 'HlS
course of Improvement those Of Grace nun
the University Place Presbyterian Chnrch >"
'rhomas's Church the Church of the Holy Com
1nunion. Brick Church. FOrty-eighth stree, vi
,eeiate Church. Fifth Avenue Baptist Churcl, me
Col0rel School of the south Church; "| t,h ~
Church. and the Temple EMANUEL VIII" "
The membership is not limited to this city ol,J
of the schools represented being at Iarly lv""; "'
The present course Of the teachers ciasS WIN I,
extended beyond the fve lessons artauS az &, l..
for the present season. although oeUla''u i '''
The oifcere Of the association were all present vs.
terday morning with pleasing ana nr'ptWui NJ EIch-
ard irwin; vice-presdent. Mrs. Chester GtlSMolr'
secretary Miss Dean treasurer Miss j. ta rvsr
Among others present there were Mrs , II,i
Miss Beatrice Bend the MISSES irwin MISS M li
Oothout Mrs II. s, Amy MISS 49,, rar S Wrs LINK.
Miss POST. Mrs William G. Gardner Mrs: +; MA a;
Stout. Mrs Plnard Miss Edith Parish. Miss Liiah
Adams and Miss Marie carga OF eight professional
teachers In the spring a general conference Is 10
be held OF all the teachers OF the seho3s rs
e ~ lei IN the work The next meeting OF the
teachers class will be held on February !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26

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There is booklet about this Extract that
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
ACCUSED or FALSE SETTLEMENTS.
CHARGES THAT TIE CHARLES URBAN MANU-
FEATURING COMPANY SECURED \ JUDG-
MENT NOT IN GOOD FAITH

The Sheriff yesterday received an attachment for
SIPS against the Charles Urban Manufacturing
Company. furniture Of No. lOl hottest, in favor
Of the +. s. Higgins Carpet Company II was
alleged that William l.. UrbaH the president Of the
company and Charles W. Urban and David \.
Urban executors OF the estate Of Charles rban.
had carried into effect scheme whereby ihcy had
secured a judgment against ne company with tn"
intern OF transferring the property o1 the company
to themselves. This judgment. which was entered
January 90. FOR sls.363 and was In favor Of
the estate Of Charles Urban. who died in April 1892
The attacking creditor declares that this judgment
is Illegal. and that II represents much greater
amount than is really du" the estate.
on January 10. the company sent statement 10
the creditors. showing liabilities S2i5l9 and as9eis
SO3s in which che amount due the estate OF Charles
Urban was placed $l2.219 When the judgment
entered four days later. the amount was
swelled to ss.3G2 1t also set forth in the
AFFIDAVIT which the attachment Was granted that
a committee of creditors had found the books Of
the Charles Urban Manufacturing Company In q
chaotic condition. The Sheriff yesterday also re-
ceived execution against the company for 5l8l In
favor Of Anna SherDer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
SUIT oN \ NOTE GIVEN TO J. a. SIMMONS

Justice Lawrence. OF the supreme Court. yester-
day tried a suit by the southern National Bank
against the T.orillarl Brick Works Company and
Jacob iorllard to recover $3.50 on not" executed
by the company In the fall OF 1883 and Endorsed 10y
Mr. Lor,lard According to Mr.. Iorarl. who tcs
tilted yesterday. this note was one Of a number
issued for the accommodation Of lanes y. sim
mons. Mr. I.oriarl knew George II. Pel AZ SIM
mOns's agent 1t sscntcd 10 LorlllHrd by
simmons that he had a chance To sell an IRON FUR
mace In Ohio for $1,000. but that the Maverick
Bank Of Boston had a claim OF SNpUp on IT, lie
asked Lorlllari to execute and lndorse som" not,
To help him out. Simmons assured him that the
notes would not be used but would be returned
when tn. transaction was closed. lorllard sui's'-
0uenly demanded the return o the notes, but never
got thoin. The Is still on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
4 LAWYER GOES TO TIE island

John Eichlcr. the lawyer who convicted Of
blac',mai surrendered by his counsel John
Fenncl yesterday. and taken To the penitentiary
10y Deputy Sheriff Burke. n term OF eighteen
months. Eicher convicted In General Ses-
sions on July Il. 1892 The General Term affirmed
the conviction. Mr. Fennel procured order to
snow caus" why stay should not be granted. and
II was argued before Justice Barrett in the Su.
prcme Court Justice Barrett handed down a de-
cis,on denying the motion and vacating the stay
\ bench warrant WAS issued for Eichlers arrest
but before 1t was served Fennel surrendered him
Eichler was counsel for George Meyer who ac-
cused otto Doepfner OF No. 9H Thr1-ave. OF as
saultlng Meyers nye-year-od daughter. Echler de-
mandci money from Docpfncr under threat of Grim
nal prosecution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
prrrYs APPLICATION DENIED.

The application OF Michael Duffy to be discharged
from his debts under the two-thirs act was denied
Yesterday hv Judge Pryor in tne Court OF Common
Pleas The Judge said that there was no proof OF
service on any u the creditors Of the order TO show
cause for Dunys discharge from his debts. The
opposing creditors that they were not served
personally or by mail with the order. He said
that this was fatal defcct L. TN, granting OF
The appllcatIon and that II must be denied. Ddny
claimed that he was insovcnt. and asked for his
discharge from his debts. There were judgments
representatives OF t2s 9i7 consented that the
should discharge him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
SUIT TO WIND Up THE sINALOA COLONY.

Denver. JAN &.-Attorney General Engcly filed
an action to-day in the District Court against the
Credit Foncier Company declare void the charter
of that company. and that receiver be appointed
to wind up It's affairs This Is the much-talked-O of
Tcpolobampo Colony of Snaloa. Mex. organized
in 1885 by Albert K and John w. Lowell OF New
York City. The allegations that the company
never maintained Office in Colorado. the char
ter provides has not filed annual reports. has at
tempted TO use money other than in the line pro-
yided and has done many unlawful acts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
Wedding
Silver.
SDeCiai Mention.

Special Mention. The GoKIIAM
MFG Co. invite an examination OF
the many smaller articles of utility IN
solid silver, suitable for wedding
Presents now offered in their stock,
such as peppcr-boxcs, individual and
table sizes. Large and small salt,
cellars, individual sizes OF SIX and
twelve in sets; some with small
spoons to match. Individual butter
plates and knives. Bon-bon dishes
with spoons, forks and tongs, single
and in pairs. Orange knives and
spoons, olive sets, and very large
assortment of fancy servers; these
are fitted in handsome cases OF Suede
leather. Persian silk and other mate
rails, and make Effective and
inexpensive Gifts.
ART ROOMS-Third FIoor.3
GOrl1am Mfg Co.,
Siversmiths,
BROADWAY...Carrage Entrance on 10Th st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
THE MORTGAGE on HENRY 4. Y. POSTS HOUSE

John \. Mapcs. the lawyer. ut No. 200 BROADWAY
who represents the Garfield National Bank in the
proceedings 10 forcciosc mortgage upon the resi-
denec of Henry y. V. Post. the banker at No 4
East Sixty said ye 'tcrday that there was
nothing unusual In the PROCEEDINGS Ii was custo-
injury IN iOreclosur" proceedings to file a lis pendens
ne sun Inc mortgage was given May q ls93
Tor N-J-D to cover an obligation. and was 10 RIM
Tor Only six months. When the mortgage fell due
MF Post had desired more time. but the bank had
b""n unwilling to grant II. Mr. Mapes said II would
not be fair 10 Mr. Post 10 tell the nature Of Tho
o.hiigation to the bank which had been covered by
the mortgage but he thought Mr.. Post might tell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26
FISH IOR PRITITE UITERS.
MANY APPLICATIONS FOR FRY FROM PEOPLE
THROUGHOUT THE sTATE-THE DIFFER
ENT KINDS THEY WANT.

President l.. y. Huntington, of the New-fork
Fish Commission, has announced that the cold
eurlnp Ifrrbor trout hatchery has on hand 3OOoo0O
tomcod fly for distribution. Many applications
nave been received from all parts Of the state on
The part Of people who wish To stock private waters
with different kinds Of fresh-water fish The NUM-
bcr of different kinds Of fry applied for up 10 date
for the year iS1i f. as follows: Brook trout
1903 80: brown trout lolo.Jp; California trout,
.g5 mp: salmon trout. L35."p; lake trout. ?2IlG;
adult trout roo; black and otner bass. iVibsp;
.m.lis G.unUW. toWcod. 3,@nG~; eels 2)'N carp
- ,g1. lanI-lock salmon. 1000; pckere 1o."";
piKo ilije.i. perch J1o"o; whitefsh. l"".V"; mus
CalOnpr 5i5.'sW
Nr Huntington has Just established a new trout
hatchery at Pheasant Valley. Steuben County. Inc
..ator being supplied from cold spring BrooS Inc
C,,aci'v OF tnis hatchery il over 2nO.VO trout
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-26

The members of Troop A. under command OF
Captain Charles F. Roe. hard at work getting
ready for rhe athletic games which to be held
on February l6. The troop drills Tuesday and
Friday nights. and from 100 to go spectators are
present at each drill to watch the manoeuyres. Tho
regular drills varied n considerable extent by
practice in the exercises which will be seen at the
athletic games