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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
BPNJ4MTN FRANhLiNS BIRTHDAY.

CELEBRATED is PRAISE At DINNER OF THE
TYPOrHErAE
The birthday Of benjamin Franklin was celebrated
last evening by the Typothetae Of New-Iork FOR
the eleventh time In the history Of that organization
and with "A bigger dinner than ever b"fpr" About
$50 sat al the tables in the banquet-room 81 the
Hotel Brunswick among them being many repre-
seniaiives from fraternal societies IN Boston New
Haven Philadelphia. Cincinnati AMI Chicago. The
list Of guests present included T. -. Appleton. f..
X Pangborn Colonel William l.. Brown. W. III.
McElroy the Rev. Dr. Maynard. Joseph H. Glider.
Arthur H. Scribner James rott. jr.. Charles \.
Clapp. ogden Brewer. Joseph ". Harper. Colonel
John H. Anmon g. Is. trquhari. r. +. Avery.
Andrew Little. &. +. Chichester T. l. DE Winnie.
Bartlett Arkell w. II. Van Allen. Gustav Loeser.
G. W Van Alien John r. McFetrdse. John \.
Sleicher r. j. Morgan. W. Il. MacKellar, David
Williams and J. g. Rankin
Joseph j. Little sat in the chairmans place.
under a portrait Of Franklin. draped with the
American flag. and the speeches were mainly glori-
ncatons of the patron saint. Charlton I. Lewis
made the chief address. In which he took a new
stand and secuted the idea that franklin was lack
ing In the qualities Of the poetic temperament.
III tx wrong" he said, ITO picture Franklin AS
lacking in the imaginative faculty. In prescence
and "A prophetic instinct that was prolilc In IDEAS
left 10 future generations to develop and thrive on.
he has right claim 10 be called IN some sort "A
organizations of Franklin in the Held Of physics. the
Juno with It's religious tolerance. his carrying the
newspapers IN the mails. and his other reforms,
political and moral.
Ex- Senator Warner Miller said he would not deny
that the modern press was the source of liberty.
the palladium OF human rights. and the only cause
OF advance to humanity Undoubtedly he said.
the papers have contributed 10 the reform that
has been accomplished within the last few months.
The millennium of politics has arrived. Partisanship
gives way to b partisanship. and We are all to-
night non-partisan. bipartisan In our following
Saint Benjamin..
VIII Carleton. the poet for his speech. asked per-
mission to read letter he had received. which
He'll signed by member Of the Franklin family.
but entirely "up to date"
Other speakers were eX-POstma ster General
Thomas l.. James, +. Iopknson Smith and David
RakelV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18

Steamer jamestown Hulphers. Norfolk and Newport
News old Dominion 50 co. ,,,
steiner r W Bruno. Lewis. BaltimoremH Foster -
steamer Lizzie Henderson. Willets Philadelphia {
hSp % rr,home OBJ, Cook Rio Whitney
Shin I = chapman Thomson San Francisco-sutton &
Shin Governor Goodwin Cakes. Chefoo. Chna-Pendle-
ton Carver n NlcholS.
Steamers jamestown for Norfolk and Newport News News
Norwcsn d,0 Glasgow ssn'issg S" s1 ssg1n
or Lisbon and o nS ssp VIA n RIO
enns The Queen dir,' London Delaware Wilmington;
%,v Of columbia West Point; Darwin dr santander
ana Tar l' Sormo%mr "Nor Tor Adelaide Australia
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Key West Light Station
Notice is given that. about February o. 1893 the
island VIII be established with the characteristics de-
Snt its ca i plane sT viii S be 6o feet above high
water. and It's visibility. in clear weather WIN be Log.
on the same the temporary fixed white santern
light 0% be pr 1n s tower during the
ne s Of sSs AND I'd ESs sna II:
OF Beacons and 'uoys. Seventh Lighthouse psrie'
by order OF the Idght.Iousc Board;
JOHN q. WALKER
Washington. D. e.. Jan. 10. 1898.
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
FOREIGN PORTS.
Steamer Manitoba tB,. Grinths. from New-York Janu
ary =. arrived London January II.
Steamer Massachusetts r Bouquet sailed from Londor
for New York January II.
steamer Lain Ccer) Chrstofrers. for New
York sailed from Southampton January II.
Steamer Majestic OID, PARCEL. from Liverpool for New
| York sailed from Queenstown January II.
Steamer Adriac tr). Haddocl from New York Januar,
| o for Liverpool passed Browhead January H.
Steamer Wittekind Ger. Cuppers from NewYork Janu
,. for Queenstown and Bremen passed the Lizart
| January II.
Steamer rilsponia Gen. Kuhn. from NewYork Januar,
| .. arrived II Hamburg January 10.
steamer rhosnicia der; new; IeI,h9us.r from Ham
| steamer Pontiac Or). Owen from Mediterranean port
| for New York. passed Gibraltar January II.
| Steamer Normannia GER Barends from New-York
| Gibraltar. arrived at Genoa January H.
Steamer Sorrento C1er Fsndt. sailed from Santos 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18

Man who ought to wear honest
shoes chats everybody man who
wants the same shoes year after year
chats most everybody and man who
wants the present style chats every
body clsc)-wc want 10 shoe you.
"Can YOU do it better than anybody
clsci"
Maybe, maybe not. Your money
back if YOU want 1t.
ROGERS, PEET g. co.
TfIHEr (r-ince
nE a1H3St % va e,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
RETTCENCE ABOUT VANDERBILT DIVORCE

report was published yesterday to the effect
that the aid of the courts would be invoked to bring
about a separation IL not actual divorce, between
Mr. and Mrs William *. Vanderbilt. Chauncey NJ.
Depew who Is Mr.. Vanderbi,t's legal adviser in
the matter refused to discuss 1t last night. Joseph
H. Choate, who has Mrss Vanderbilt's Interests in
hand. would say nothing on the subject. He re-
turned a lacoEic no" written on the bottom OF a
note sent to him by Tribune reporter. In which
note Information regarding the case was requested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
FOR THE EDWARD KEMP Trophy.

The contest for the Edward Kemp Trophy was
continued at the eth Regiment range last night by
Company l. That company made record OF lOj2.
which is 90 points better than their record Of last
year and only points behind the best score mad"
so far this wear The names of the contestants and
their records are follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS. |

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS
BREVOORT-James II. Wilson. Of Delaware.
BRUNSWICK-Lady Henry Somerset of England.
and Miss Frances +. Willard. OF Chicago. CAM
BRIDGE-William Count Won Arco of Berlin.
FIFTH AVENUE-Senator Nelson w. Aldrich OF
Rhode Island: Judge Robert Earl. of Herkimer, \.
"; Ex-Governor Levi X Fuller. Of Vermont. and
~ X. Fairbank, OF Chicago. MURRAY HILL
Congressman Charles A. Russell. OF Connecticut.
WALDORF-John h. Herrreshoff. Of Bristol. Il. l.
WINDSOR-GeorSe NJ. Pullman and John w. Doane
of Chicago and President Merrill +. Gates, of Am
hersf Cnllege
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
NATIONAL. STEEPLECHASE ASSOCIATION.

The National SteeplechaSe Association. AT lis
meeting yesterday. struck the nail on the head
when II. G.. Crickmore was selected as secretary
Harmony prevailed throughout the meeting. ana the
lovers Of cross-country sports can rest assured
that the affairs of the association are in good
hands with Mr.. CrickmOre at the helm. as the
greater part OF the work of an association
falls to the lot of thu secretary. August Belmont
was elected president II. DE Courcy Forbes VICE
president s > Rowland treasurer ana honorary
secretary. r.. G. Potter having declined to act as
steward. John q. Follansbee was elected TO MI the
vacancy In drawing FOR stewards TO act for the
next three years. the following was the result: For
one year A. Belmont +. II. Prince. of Boston. and
j q. Follansbee: for two years. FOxhall Keene. \.
j. Cassatt and $ s. How land: FOR three years. +.
Gebhard. j. o. Green and H. De Courcy Forbes.
The following Committee on Rules for steeplechase
and hurdle racing was appointed: A. J. Cassatt,
S. S. Rowland and II. DE Courcy Forbes. New
members elected follows: j. O. Bonner.
f. Grey Griswold. George Work w. O g. Macdon
ough II. J. Morris and 5. J. Knut. Mr.. CTickmore
appointed secretary and instructed to announce
and open the following stakes. to close March /:
National Association Spring Steeplechase Handi-
caps. by subscription of So for each entry for the
three handcaps. Conditions:
New-York steeplechase Handicap; guaranteed cash
value $50 10 the first 500 the second 500 the
third $50 TO the fourth about two miles and half
Empire State steeplechase Handicap guaranteed
cash value 500 to the first. 500 10 the second Slz'
the third $1j TO the fourth about three miles. run
May
Grand International Steeplechase Handicap; guar
anteed cash value. 81 400 the first. $500 TO The sec
ond 800 the third and 500 TO the fourth, about
four miles May II.
National Association Spring Hurdle Handbags, by
subscription sj for each entry for the three hand-
caps. Conditions:
ST. Nicholas Hurdle Handicap: guaranteed value.
500 the first $50 TO the second, SEQ TO the third
$50 to the fourth: mile and half over six hurdles
run May 4.
Westminster Hurdle Handicap: guaranteed value.
$500 10 the first $50 the second. 800 10 the third
$50 to the fourth mile and threequarers over seven
hurdles
Knickerbocker Hurdle Handicap; guaranteed cash
value $500 the first $50 10 the second 800 10 the
third. $50 to the fourth, two miles and quarter over
nine hurdles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
HIOCOUGHIy0 FOR A WEEK.

Dr. Clark. the dentist OF Planfeld y. j., who
suffers from continued and violent hccoughing. has
now been sick week, and there appears 10 be
signs OF Improvement. The hiccoughs occur at in
tervals OF about twelve seconds. and are violent
al times. About all the known methods have been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
AUGUST BELMONT NOT TO RACE ABROAD

August Belmont denied most emphatcally last
night that he intended to ship race his horses
in England. He said Tribune reporter: There
is not one word Of truth in the report can
account for It, as | have no intention OF leaving
this country TO race. | will race here or lock up
my stables"
Richard Croker departed for Florida yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Croker will consult Michael +.
Dwyer about the European campaign. BOth turf
men Will sail for England next month.
j. Otto Bonner has leased the well-k known stall
ion Rey del Rey from General Frederick {. Nc
Lewee for the season of 1895.
Rey del Rey Is OF the grandest specimens
Of the American thoroughbred in the country.
He comes from one OF the most remarkable ma
irons in the history of the turf He Is by Nor
folk out OF Marian. who is the dam OF Emperor
OF Norfolk. That he will prove valuable ac-
QUESTION &c the Ramapo stud is almost sure
Frederick Gebhard intends to ship 81. Sauvier
to kentucky, where hr will have season In the
Sind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
Every Item New !
Qualities to Surprise!

Extrn uunIity Wash silks ~.
wide and narrow stripes all coIors ......'.'' %
PInin China silks -
In all the desirable high colors.
Fancy Check Wash Silks 90
Two tone and fancy combinations .'.'''''''''''' -
Handsome Corded Wash silks no
Choice colorngs-hgh lustre. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS W
Black satin Figured T"net"s 20
Large and small designs. ..'.....'''''''''''''''''
Black satin stripes nm
Wide and narrow-value s5.................'''' %
Figured Wool Suitings
all colors and Black-were OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES "s
Extra Fine Two-Toned wool Suitings
new colorngs-were
All Wool Fancy Mixtures 90
extra 30
All wool Crepe Suitings-nil coIors
and All Wool Flannels and 80
Cheyrons; value 80 -
All Wool Tricots and Tailor Cloths
all - inches wide-were 'o...'.'''''''''' 90
Fine All Wool scotch Mixtures
and Suitngs-54 nch-worth S'.'.''.''.'''' ~
Finest Observation-Disclosures inches wide
all colorings-were J. 80
GoId-printed Down Cushions
with and without ruffe-a colors .'.....''''.'''' 80
imported SILK Lnmbrequins
all coors-god embd-
heavy fringe: value 80
Jnpnmcsc Cushion Squares
- inch-all coors.
Fine Oriental Lnces-Nct top
white and creams 10 IL inch-wor,h 33......... 10
Black BOurdOns-Nct top
all sik-G To 10 inch-were 9................'. :,
OncuxxorL EmbroIdcrfcs
and close Nansooks-3 to 8 inch.
~ inch Skirting-hemstitch and scaIIOp
Irish Point. Guipure and close designs. 40
Ladies' UnIaundered Handkerchief
pure linen wiki hand Embd initial. .....ll',
Ladies' SILK Initial Handk'fs
nearly all leters-were
All SILK Satin Ribbons
Colors and black and ~ inches wide. :
Electric Seal and AstrnI.nn CapeS
20 inches long-fun sweep-were s33............l9?S
Fine Black Fur Cnpcs
y inches long-werc $1,000
Rhinestone side Combs
and Sterling silver Hair Pns-each ............ ~
Sterling silver Link buttons
and Brcoches-real value "S..................' ~
Solid Gold screw Earrings
also Gold Rings-ali sizes...... 81
Hnndpnintrd Theatre and Evening Fans
Gauzc and ostrich Feather-worth 2oo............ oS
Mems Dress shirts
fine linen bosom-Utca muslin
extra well maic-worth observation-disclosures. %
Mems Muslin Night shirts
extra long cord observation-disclosures. -
Twill GIoria SILK Umbrellas
natural wood handles-paragon frames. ~
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
LECTURE on TIE Study or SOCIOLOGY.

A lecture "The study OF Sociology In New
York City" delivered by Professor Franklin
H. Giddings. OF Columbia College. before the
Graduate club last night In the Library building
OF the college H. A. Cushing president OF the
club presided. and introduced President Low. who
made the opening address. Professor G1dings dis
cussed the origin of the word sociology" and It's
meanings. past and present. and then proceeded
TO give account OF the scope and aims of soclO-
logical study in university. There general
tendency to regard the subject. the speaker said.
as psychological ra Their than a physiological prob
lem. one of the chief phenomena TO he studied in
the subject az such was the power o: selection.
which was In society as II was In Individuals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18

Sunrise 81 Sunset SOL Moon IN o'' Moons ae" %
HIGH WATER TO-DAY.
. II SANDY Hook - GOV Island - Iien Cato -
= 81 s.nIy II,ok 2o5 Gu,. island - Hen Gate : -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
FRIDAY, AS Usual, BARGAIN DAY.
WITH BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS
of Values Such as
NEVER YET WERE KNOWN!
Every Quotation Correct.
The Truth Is Quite Enough.
west Fourtee nth street

The Truth Is Quite Enough.
Ladies' BrondcIOth Jackets
Navy and Black-veve, collar-lined fronts 49,
BroadcIoth and CheviOt Jackets
large pearl buttons-some satin lined to waist. So
Fine BroadcIoth Long Jackets
fun fur reyers and fur down fronts I@
Handsome Rough CheyiOt jackets
satin lined thoughout-were SIS Sos
Fine English Beaver Jackets
extra long-tighthtting-worth go. 9os
uoucIc ChincbiIIa and CbeyiOt Refers
satin lined-with and without velvet pipnss.. 7es
Plush Double Capcs, extra full
trimmed with sable and Thibet fur. ........-'." s9s
Extra Long Plush Capes
full fur trim-qulted satin lining. 9es
Short Plush Novelty Cnpes
SILK and jet appques-richiy lined ....lfos
Beaver Cloth Double Cnpes
full length and sweep-velvet collar .....-... 3ss
Extra long Cloth Capes
yoke efect-bTad or fur TRIM ........''..'''' o'so
CbinchiIIa Driving Capes-fur trim
high collar-ong upper e...'......'-.'' 'S'
Babies short Lambs Wool Coats
fleece Ined-ful sleeves LOO
ia bics' Long Cashmere Coats
fine embd skirt and lbs
Babies BcngaIine SILK Caps
hand-stched crowns-full ruches. 30
Little ChfIdrcn's SILK BOnnets
Bengsline Surah and Faile... W
Babies Long Cambria slips
peated front-enby trim. II
Ia bies' short Cambria Dresses
tucked and embd Jokes ........''.''''''''''''' -
300 pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains
Antique and cuny enects-pair W
Fine scotch Lace Curtains
~ to inches wide-3is yds. lons..........'.. Lf'
Two Three. and Four Pair Lots
Tanbour Irish Point and
Antique Iace-were SO to o...............-... 4es
Chenille Porticres-fuII width
handsome dado and frieze-were $3...........'. 80
Best Figured all over Chenille Porticres
not more than two pair allkewere 50 70 si3.. o9s
300 Odd Chenille Porticres
worth 500 500 LII
5000 yds. Fine Tapestries
manufacturer accumulation
real value soo 81 ~
Fancy Figured Cotton Pushes
reversible ~ styles value l2........''' l.
Tinted Mndrns-50 inches wide
also new figured Slkolines-36 inch,..........-. W
1000 Holland window shades. 36x72
frnged-spring roler-complote-yalue 3O......... 10
Best Smy Rugs
2lx5i--reduced from $50 ..-.......,.,....... LIS
Best smyrna Rug"
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3ex7e -reduccd from 400. .................... 20
Hest smyrna Rugs
i>xst--rcduced from 6O). .................... sos
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
Announcements

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Derangements OF the Nervous system fmpot~nea ana
sterlity. and like specialties. Hours to l. s to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
OUTGOING STEiNERS.
SATURDAY. JANUARY ~.

Fulda Bremen. q Loyd............ 300 m GOO "A m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18

Steamer Sorrento oer) Fsndt. sailed from Santos for
Nsw-Yosk January II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-31
DAVID s GEp\EY.

David : C.edney weil-known resident Of Brook
lyn. died Monday at his home. No. IA Penn-st..
from kidney trouble after prolonged illness
He born In Orange County. this State.
seventy one years ago and settled In what was then
called Williamsburg if,y-one years ago. He en-
gagged in the coal business and was active IN that
line until stricken down year ago. For twenty
three years he lived In the house in which he died
Mr.. Gednry Joined the old South Third Stree.
Methodist Episcopal Church Society shortly after
moving 70 Brooklyn and OF It's most
active class leaders FOR many years AZ the time
Of his death he was member OF 81. Johns Meth
odIst Episcopal Church. Bedford-ave. and Wilson,
~. and was formerly a teacher In the Sunday
school Years ago he was teacher In the High
School at Newburg Y. widow and daughter
survive him. The funeral Will be held to-day and
the burial Will be at cypress HIS tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-31
WITH THE BIOGRAPHIES.
DISCUSSION on PROFESSOR PENCK's PROPOSED
MAP OF THE wORID-PRoFEssoR LIBBY
or. ,,p1x1.rrnN READS A PAPER

DISCUSSION on PROFESSOR PENCK's PROPOSED
MAP OF THE ORID-PRoFEssoR LIBBY
OF PRINCETON READS PAPER.
Iondon July 30-The sixth international Geo
graphical Congress opened It's fourth days ses-
sion in the Great Hall Of the Imperial Institute M
10 A. m The chic. subjects OF discussion were The
reports upon Professor Pencks proposed map or the
world on the scale OF 10000 Comprised In these
reports were report OF the committee appointed
at Berne and the report BY NM. Fabry and Leo
tard for the Geographical Society OF Marseiies
The reading OF the reports occupied some time.
owing 10 their exhaustive character. and the ensu-
ing discussion was decidedly animated.
The French delegates called attention TO the fac;
that Englands foo, TO inch measurement was
4 great hndrance TO the adoption OF Professor
Pencks plan. and urged that I. was most desirable
that the meiricel system should be generally
adopted
The discussion Professor Penck's proposed map
OF the world was carried on in the English French
and German languages. and the debate was nnahy
postponed until another occasion.
Professor William Libby, jr.. OF Princeton College
read paper on THE Relations OF the Gulf Stream
and the Labrador Current The Prince or Monaco
who Is now conducting researches In the Atlantic
Ocean on board his steam yacht. Princess Aice. sent
paper recountng the resuts Of his previous scien-
ttfic cruises,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-31
STATE CHESS MEETING.
OPENING OF THE ANNUAL SUMMER
TOURNAMENT.

pEr.MAR LOSES A GAME TO HODGES IN THE Gun
TEST FOR THE "STAATs-zEITUNG' CUP
Skaneateies. n. Y, July 30 (SpeciaD.-When pro-
ceedngs opened to-day at the new L'o.ais
Hall In the annual summer meeting OF the NO"
York State Chess Association by PROFESSOR t'ose'S'
Of Albany the president of the association ne was
greeted by n large gathering OF chess players iro'"
this State and from Philadelphia ror oo'h '"s
s-Zeitungs' cup contest and the general
tournament a great number OF entries were received
and the meeting promised to be unusually SUCCESSFUL
Az was stated in The Tribune on Sunday there are
elk entries for the cup. from the Manhattan Brook
lvn METROPOLITAN and Rochester clubs. represented
nv A b. Hodges Phil. Richardson Eugene Demar
and ~ d. Luce. in the order named.
The frat class OF the general tournament is made
I'M "a follows: hampton. Noigt. Young. De Wiser,
Bnrlnxame Scripture and Gossip Deyo. Rogers and
TarnswOrth.
In the cup tournament Hodges was matched
aga,ns, Delmar and Richardson against Luce.
Hodges had the move. and on playing PIX a. Del
mar defended with French defence. in course OF
which he made n mistake. losing pawn. and after
nfty-n!ne moves the game. Here follows the score
NJ the game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-31

OBITUARY.
COLONEL. f. K. sIBLEY.

COLONEL, F. *. Slbi'Hi'
d,sna,cb received In East Orange. ~ j.. last
evening brought the news OF the sudden uea'n u
Colonel T. x sibey one Of the best-kho"h men
n o.rs and +, nromlnent railroad man and
ha,tor In this city Colonel Sbley and his "ne
were inst returning from extended trip through
Alaska In company with General D. SiaEee a'N
General and Mrs. Lathrop OF New orh. i"e -
mel became III the steamer, ana uieu SUI" a'''
no h,. necr taken to st. Joseph's Hospital. at
Vlctoris H. c. EoeneZer Is. Slbiey was Dorm a.
Westford VI. in 1872. and was educated there N
the local academy lie enlisted In the LIST vermont
Cavalry and served throughout the war; rising 10
the rank OF captain, and being MADE major LOT
gallant anc meritorous service In the heid' he
sarvel with distinction under Sheridan In the
Shenandoah campaign. lie was taken prisoner IN
july 1853 and sent the famous LIBBY prison.
where n, Wa pa rolled in November OF that year.
lie served after the war on the stan OF the GOV
ernor OF Vermont aide-de camp with the rank
Of colonel. Soon after the war he went West and
began railroadlng Ills administrative abilities
soon found flNl scope. He was assistant general
freight agen, OF the Iron Mountain Railway I'LL
1852. and the general manager and receiver of the
Memphis and Little Rock Railroad until 1855. when
H. waa made superintendent Of the Missouri Pacific
Railway and branches. Later he was member
OF the Boar OF Arbitration OF the Southern Rail-
way and steamship Association. and also Of the
Southern Passenger Association. He then came
East. and for a number OF years was a member Of
the firm Of Marquand Parmly In this city. retiring
from II las sptng. he was director In the Ameri-
can Surety Company and OF the New-york on
,aro and Western Railway; trustee Of the Saw
ing. Investment and Trust Company. Of East Or.
ang". and connected with many other railway and
financial Institutions He a member OF the
Manhattan. New-York. Lawyers and Orange clubs;
and OF the Ncw-York commandery Of the Loyal
Legion. Colonel Slbley married in 1870 Miss Ella
Welty. daughter Of Judge Welty. OF Dixon. Ill.
She survives him. They had no children He went
TO East Orange to live In 1882 whore his fine quail
Ties made him hosts u friends. Colonel Sbley
4 big. warrn-hear,ed man. who made numbers Of
warm personal friends He was a member Of Grace
Church Orange The body emba lined at Vie
tOrla. C.. and VIII be taken by Mrs Slbley
Dixon. III where the burial Will be.