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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-28
AID FOR WESTERN SUFFERERS.

r, the Editor OF The Tribune
S,r. The following IL a condensed report OF the
moneys clothing food. fuel and feed received as
rosul, % Tho appeals in The Network Tribune
and other papers and which have been most care
rillv distributed by the American SUNDAY HCHool
Union missionaries living In The suffering districts
In Nebraska South Dakota and Western Kansas;
Moneys received from all sources. N.+7 5o garden
and other seeds valued AZ SIS clothing received
from All sources ~. ~ pounds feed received from
all sources 100 al pounds. food 1913 pounds; fue'
, carloads: four . carloads; families relieved mot
counting repeated add. +6ii number OF individuals
in families. 20.iG
Especial gratitude Is felt 20 the American ana
United states express companies also 10 the Penn
svlvauia and Chicago and Northwestern railways
FOR their generous free shipments and reduced rates
granted To the press mach Is due tor ther Gh,
tiring courfesics. through which We were "hao1'h
to publish our appeals and from which came most
or The contributions and foremost among them We
would mention the following: New-iork Tribune
"Bos;on Advertiser" Providence Journal New
York Observer" 'thrlstan AZ Norh ana H'E
Goods Economist"
MAJ lie who knoweth the hearts % all men
richly bless those who 80 generously aided us IN
this most blessed work. and may n rich return be
theirs from Him who said. He that giveth 10 the
poor lcndcth to the Lord. ana The liberal soul
shall be- made fat" Respectfuy yours.
REV. q r. q FISHER
Missionary. American sunday School Union.
pochestcr MINI April 20 1925.
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AGROCND on THE OUTER BAR.

THE FRUIT STEAMER NORTH ERIN COMES TO \
STOP NEAR TGTANIA iLGHTSiIiP.
The fruit steamer North Erin went ashore on the
outer bar almost opposite Titania Life Saving sta
ton Long Island. AZ o'clock yesterday morning
There was a dense fog AT the time she les We"
OH, four miles ives, Of Sh!uuecOck Light II was
low water when she grounded. and II was thought
10 be a good thing for her as II kept her rom
pounding badly. Tho lfa-savers found her III almost
the identical spot where the Persian Monarch no"
thu eauA- Nav Flint, went ashore two years ago.
Tho North Erin If commanded by Captain Ihoih'S
Williams Later in the day the Titania ana U'osu"
crews put ont again ana offered TO TAKE Oh me
men but Captain Williams and his men de'i'''
20 remain where they were. A wrecking ing "'S
sent for The steamer belongs 20 II. Fob"f's "
Son OF London. and IL one o. the nee OF mat H'"
The others are the North Britain. \orth RIM, anu
North Gallia The North f.rln Is l'', ~, am 80
gross tons She built at Nc"ca-ilr by i'i.st'''
z 90 I'm 1883 OF iron ana schooner rlSE" WIN Il
single screw. She has on board a cargo "I oranges
lemons nuts and Canary birds. consigncd 20 vi
iari Mitchell & Co She let Girghcnu March d.
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LUTHER AND THE DEVIL.

SENATOR CoGGEsHALrs REFERENCE TO TIKI
OLD STORY CRITICISED.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
, Sir: Far be IL from 20 criticise any OF the
grave and reverend selgniors" who occupy the SEN
ate Chamber al Albany. We are told that Homer
sometimes mods" and what wonder. them that even
Senator may stumble in his facts or be guilty OF
lapsus lnSuae? When ne attempts. however, 70
adorn his speech wiki the flowers OF ciassicai OF
historical illusions he should endeavor to be ootn
clear and accurate In recent report OF the pro-
cecdings IN he senate the investigation o. the
charges OF bribery. Il IS stated that on the roca'
Senator COggeshali said that II no; his haoi 70
d.gnify attacks or himself with any notice lie re-
membered how Luther. thinking that ne saw the
devil looking through the window az him. hurled
his inkpo through the g.ass.
| do not write th!, FOR the purpose OF dlsputins
the existence OF personal devil. but rather 10 cor
rect the senator's recital OF the well-known story
The devi. dld not content himself with merely look
ing In TIE window. bu; actually Invaded the room.
Martin Luther did fire the inkpot at MS sacnIo
Majesty but instead OF going through the gass.
+; struck the wall. AMI Vas shattered there and
the mark remains even unto this dayat least 60 Il
is said.
When was in Germany last summer ] made
special pilgrimage the Old town OF Eisenach. and
climbed the all on whch stands the ancient and
plctur. sauc "Srhoss or Caste OF Wartburg After
crossing the moat by the old draw bridge with tho
portcullis still In A good OF preservation, i
mounted the tower and gazei long al the beautiful
landscape ! was then shown l.uthers room, con-
talning some OF his furniture, books etc. There on
the wall was the very spot which hit. and tho
mark le.t by the missile hurled at the Internal and
nocturnal visitor | Informed by the guide
All OF which goes that the window" or
glass" PLAYED no part in this lively episode. the
true version " which ! nave mere set forth' Iooa
erat demonsrandum
We might also inquire what the Senator meant
20 mply by his analogy Does he wish 10 compare
himself Win Luther Or with the devil? The honor
able gentleman says THAI I, is not his habit TO dig
Nifty attacks himself with any notice and then
quotes the old story in a slightly altered ,orm Now
according 10 his statement. Luther took very par
tcuar noticc ~ his Mephstophelear intruder while
the Arch Enemy does not appear TO have 'disnined
the attack himself with any notice" The inter-
ostng question arises 10 where We shall draw
the pa riel in Illustration offered. II the Sena-
Tor is not a Luther what Is he? Can II be possible
that there Is a single OF the Senatorial coteris
who confesses to the possession o: devish charac-
f,rlstlcs or propensitesr Perish the thought, But
hereafter IL might be wei FOR the Senator 20 revise
mis- figures OF speech before giving utterance ~ tho
=. lIpr'Nl mai HAWES
York April p. 1895.
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Mr.. TAN DER STCChEN TO LEAVE.

THE wErL.-KNOwH CONDUCTOR RELEASED PROM
his CONTRACT WITH THE ARioN SOCIETY,".
II was announced last night that Frank van Ger
Stucken the woil-kn Jwn conductor. had bceh r.
lcascI from his contract with the Arion society
and had accepted the place o, conductor OF 'he ID"
cinnau symphony Orchestra FOR a term OF SIX years
beginning next october
\ meeting OF the Arion Society was held on l"'s
DAY night 10 consider Mr.. Van der Stucken ptoi-
fercd resignation Mr.. Van der Stucken wished 70
have II take effect on September J. mo Nr'o" To
cety declined unanimously 20 accept IN" ''S'h""
,,on Tho Board Of Trustees. however. was en-
powered 70 release him from his contract IN cas-"
his resignation should date from April 90 ms ''
course was only because he felt II hts du'} 70 70
to cincinnati. .....,... - .,,o
boa,l came TO agreement and the conductor. -
Tho great regret % the society and T. ne torp" %
h.s many friends IN Now-York viii make 'H''hhh"
his future home. --. -, 49,.
steamer Trave next Tuesday.
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centages of each baseball club awakens thrii IN
the remotest corners Of the Union. But CONFESS
to a disappointment amounting TO disgust when
took mn to-dav's Tribune and read therein that the
clubs had started in this with Sunday games
1t may be the only day the NORTHUMBERLAND mas 70
and proper to make reasonable concessions, but
this IS unreaso nabe. II IS an outrage 10 the re,
iigio,ls sentiment II dIsaffects. far as baseball
is concerned. a certain class in our communtes
have still a shadow OF respect Tor the SapDath
II tends to loss OF nteres, in the National game on
the part of those who. while they are not Purltans
nevertheless are opposed TO sacrilege ana oesecra
ton 49,. 49, ,,
VIII not Christian people throughout the iand
boycott the National game until diminishing. re-
ceipts bring baseball managers TO their senses? II
is high time 10 use the practical and knockdoWh
argument Of diminished interest in and entire ab-
sentation from all games. II this desecration CON
tirues X. DIV Mhl'bAsA'
Lenox. Mass, April o. 1895.
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THE SUFFRAGE REFERENDUM

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
S,r: The Tribune covers the area OF the State OF
New-York and much that is beyond 1t with strong
influence; wherefore, all broad-mnded men and
women may rejoice In the opinion 1t has expressed
IN IT'S issue OF the 23d upon the suffrage referen-
dun Especially should they desire that the qhes-
ZION be considered on its own merits. for II Is not
n partisan question. In regard TO Its submission
TO women and the anxiety lest the ballot be thrust
into unwilling hands. the only way In which the
object could be attained. II suTcagists were The
successful party, would be by decree that the
minority should remain DISTINGUISHED This would
relieve them OF the responsibility which would
same privilege should be extended to all young
men now approaching their twenty-frst year
a lie wholly unencuE,bered BY all Solitcal cares
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A DEPOsITOR PROTESTS.

THE PROPOSED WHOLESALE DISCHARGE OF sh"'
AND LEATHER BANK EMPLOYEES DENOUNCED
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
sir: The new management OF the Natlonai Shoe
and Leather Bank Is not only committing gross
error in business ethics II 1t carries out the course
outlined in your columns this morning. but STU
pendous mistake. from business point or view.
f. IL hard be patient with conclusion wnich IN
fic,s such grave injustice upon men who nave
served the bank long and faithfully, and against
whom avowedly not a shadow Of suspicion rests
because forsooth. two OF rs employees have proved
unworthy In the last analysis. no matter "ha'
guards and checks may be introduced. the success
Of any rnonayed institution must rest upon the
integrity OF its and clerks. and deliberately
90 cast as Is Inevitable lifelong odum on those
who have proved themselves entirely Trustworthy
by filing their places arbitrarily with others n no
sense their superiors Is an outrage when lne ous
ness community should not and beiieVe IL VIII
not tolerate. -, -. r,. ,...rs.
For one as a depositor In the bank or many years
standing I do not hesitate TO say thar, nNiess hi
Iampman IL reinstated and the other clerks dsait
,clth according to their merits and not according
10 the within Of any individual IN the oreo'l
shall withdraw my account ana u. mat OF itseii
sbould no, be OF sufficient magnitude seriously, 70
disturb the bank yet strong In me 'aith INA,
",hcr and more important depostors VIII feel and
eNP'''' 49, AN OLD DEPOSITOR
1917
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WORTHLESS "OFFICIAL EXAMINATIONS"

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The explanation offered by Mr.. Kimoan IN
REGARD T. the dedication OF Aymar practically
amounts TO an admission that the official examina-
ton IS worthless. Any examination which Is based
upon taking the books OF bank found simply
puts a premium dishonesty. Doubtless Mr.. KIM
b, is right in the view he takes OF his duties. and
he is certainly right in the statement that II would
take an immense STAN OF clerks. working year In
and year out to examine all the original entries
I'm the books OF the banks In this city But Is II not
time TO face the fac; that thse Official examina tons
are OF no value against fraud? Every time defal.
cation comes to light there Is the sa me old story
The names and figures vary. but the story on the
front page OF to-iays Tribune is the usual ona
Mr. Hollands populations have been carried on for
eight years and has managed I'll. the last few
DAYS to hide them from discovery" The final crash
Is generally the outcome OF some huke.
The suggestion of Mr.. Richardson In his letter
20 you, published yesterday, is a good one. but I
would suggest that the stockholders appoint expert
accountants as examiners. Official examinations
are generally more less perfunctory, or they have
some weak spot, such taking the books as they
stand II the examiners appointed by the
stockholders and were he'd responsible directly to
tors will probably altogether. but they
should be prevented 20 n great extent. and when
they occur they should be promptly detected instead
OF being allowed 10 run on for years.
ARTHUR W. KENwORTHY.
New-York. April "a. 1895.
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QrIBBLING OVER THE QUESTION.

To the Editor Of The Trhur".
SIR: see that an editorial in Tho Tribune OF this
morning in relation to the Consolidation bill states
that "ihe Consolidation bill has been strengthened
by an amendment providing for an equal and uni
form rate Of taxation and Of valuation throughout
the entire territory OF Greater New York
beg leave to point out to you that this state
ment is an entire mistake. have before me both
the original bill proposed by Senator l"No" ana
the biz as reported 20 the Senate. No such amend
mcnt ne ls above stated has been made. The lam
guage Of the bin ON this point as reported 10 the
Senate Is exactly a. in the Hill a. originally
introduced Icy senator I"Now M "nrudih,'l vas
proposed to the third section of ia" hi!' 'h1hgihg
the commissioners who are To prepare a chaItrt
and other bills. iu, Their Is no chang IN rrtrr-
.ncc to the character OF The bills which are 1" De
prepared by that commission. and the question OF
equality " taxation and valuation would sun re-
main under The amended I.eNow bill. as 1t was
under the original bill contingent upon the actions
OF future Icg.sa lures, for t. provide that Il oll
Vide for equality of taxation and valuation is
guarantee that that Legislature shan enact II III
TIA, shape ~ subsequent Legislature can be so
am sure that The Tribune will bc glad to cor
'''' 49, ''''''''" RUnERr d. BENEDICT
Ncw-York. April % 1875.
CMr Benedict Is quibbling. by section J the
new commission IL constituted In order I" pre-
pare for the government Of the municipal cor
poration. the Mayor Aldermen and commonaity
of the city of Ncw-York as by this act enlarged
n charter and such other bills as VIII upon
their enactment into laws provide. among other
things. for attaining equal and UNIFORM rate
Of taxation and Of valuation. for the purpose OF
taxation throughout the whole OF the "rf''"'S
of the said municipal corporation as 5" e."a'S u
The commission is authorized To prepare Il CHAR
ter on this basis Of equal taxation. ana Oh 'h"t
principle alone Mr. Benedict and other Brooklyn
DIRECTORS don't seem t. know wheh 'hcr town
Is generously dealt with.-Ed)
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THE KENDALS LAST NUM-

r,,rurrr. TO NETWORK AT ABbEi
ruEATRE-MR. KENDAI!s sPEN'h
...... ,r,e,,re last night Mr.. and MIS-
AZ 49, 49, GOOD nv 10 New-York. This time my
S4 pan. for return and they declare inr
,hev have no expectation of playing IN ,yh,cb is
cain II is their fifth American tour "a srran
Ave-, ending The play Of last night was ara secn
OF Paper" the frs, play IN whle" '"' ,orformance
s, countrv At the end Of the pe'io' ~
~, x.rdaI responded TO The demands ior ''
as follows: . , roc,u the night
Ladies and gentlemen When ar Ief aaidience the
when mrs nh gu 100 and when ! remeniDe we're
enhus d1si app penlG lnis
lnvn and I realize that am now row, I should
you the last time It is yd no %corda reception to-
nioht nd find some lttle dihiculty ~ This Is
me- 10 the few words at my coiiIIIa
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THE LANDING OF THE BRITISH.
NO OPPOSITION OFFEND TO THE SEIZURE OF
CORINTO-MARTIAI. LAW DECLARED By

NO OPPOSITION OFFEND TO THE SEIZURE OF
CoRINTo-MART1AL LAW DECLARED Bl
CAPTAIN FRENCH.
London. April PA dispatch from Managua
says: Shortly after o'clock in the morning
twenty-five boats filed with marines and sea
men were lowered from the warships, and i'm
medately after the vessels around bows
on and advanced in line toward the Government
pier Each large launch carried machine gun
forward. There great crowd at the pier.
but no hostile demonstration was made. The
landing party marched without opposition TO the
Custom House and hoisted the British flag there
A part Of the marines occupy the princapai
square Of the city.
Rear-Admiral Stephenson has declared martial
law.
A large force OF Nicaraguan troops arrived az
Corinto on the evening Of the 26th with artillery,
and encamped at the lower end Of the town
Order is maintained by the British marines
who patrol the streets The populace Is quiet
The landing party was commanded by. Captain
Frederick French. Of the Royal Arthur. who i'm
mediately issued a proclamation assuring the
citizens that their rights would be respected ana
that they might pursue their vocatiOns without
fear Of molestation. The proclamation also con-
tanned the warning that any acts OF hosthty
would be opposed with the full force OF the hee''
A Colon dispatch says that the Ncaraeuan
forces at Corinto withdrew. crossing the lagoon
separating the town from the mainland ana are
now strongly entrenched there. The British
ships had taken position from which they can
omen fire IL the Nicaraguan forces should attempt
70 interfere with the occupation OF the town
Corinto is almost deserted bombardment nav
ing been generally expected.
'"s srrii y : Aovices from Corinto, dated
y m cav that the British cruiser Wild swan
has LETT there for San Juan del sur with as
patches for Lord Kimberley the BrlHsh fOreltr
Secretary No further action will be taken unui
q reply has been received $780,, 49,
The Nlcaraguan Government mas ordereu ''e
pac'Nc mail steamers not 10 stop AT Corinto.
Ticaragua will address a note 70 the European
Powers justifying her conduct
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THE UOODBERRY-STETEN WEDDING.

A pre,tv wedding took place AZ ago o'clock yester-
dav afternoon in ST. James's Protestant Episcopal
Church Mad!son-ave. and Seyenty-hrst-st. The
bride was Miss Julia Lincoln Woodbury., daughter
az the late J. Thorndke Woodbcrry ana the prld"-
groom Was G. Thaddeus stevens. son Of the late
Cto, c,.ven. Niss Woodbury. was escorted up
the atse and given away by her uncle. Isaac story
She wore a rich gown OF vory-whit" satin made
With full court train, embroidered with pearls The
A6colIe.A corsage was filed in with white chiffon
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and had full sleeves Tho tulle vel was caught up
nv, ,o,ur.l or,rgo blossoms and the bridal bouquet
was OF white roses ana lilies Of the valley.
Tie maid Of honor iitt!e MISS beatrice SteI-
ling and the bridesmaids were Miss Mdry Brockcn-
broutn ana Miss Jennie Taylor Little hcnn"th
Grocsbcct was the page. d.. Wafer ~ He"il4 Al
tendet Mr. Stevens AZ best man. the ushers were
OsgooI Smith Harold r. Porter. Frederick j. Deter
and T. Hurton Hart. jr The marriage ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Dr Cornelius Il. smith.
the rector OF the church. assisted by me Rev ).
McCIui. Bellows There was no reception. MT.
and Mrs stevens, when they return from their we'd
ding TRIP Will be at home at the 81 Lawrence
Madisor-avc and Eighty-cighth-st. May is and e
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Rlverhead. l.. l.. April %, 1875.
AN OHIO CRITIC OF COLONEL wARING

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: | have just finished reading the letter OF
General Coils In reference to the remarks or
Colonel George T.. Waring, jr Il was my great
privilege TO have the honor OF serving. when d
boy IN the defence OF Pennsylvania for a. brief
pcriod and to-day look back with Joy that could
do something maintain the integrity OF this great
Nation No. to Colonel Waring he should
not be permitted to hold any Office In the city
State or Nation for one hour. \ man who has SO
little regard for the sacred memory OF those who
have DEED for this dear land OF ours; who has so
little regard for the veteran soldier living
is I'm my opinion unworthy OF any position that
will give him any prominence whatever Let him
for the rest of his days walk softly and repent OF
such unca! for and ignoble words.
II IL TIN. time to speak Plainly, and desire not
To be uncertain as to what | mean. | love my
willing to lay down my life for her. and know
do bur echo the feelings OF many OF my comrades
I'm the g. \. Il. JULIUS +. GEROW.
cleveland. April e. 1895
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Missionary. American sunday School Union.
Rochester MINI. April -. 1925.
| THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH AT RTVERHEAD

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: | have read with much interest the articles
which have appeared In your paper for the last few
weeks describing the towns and villages on "Od
Long Island" Rut Il seems 10 me very unfair that
hose pictures should be colored by the individual
prejulices OF persons whom the reporter happens
10 interview For instance. In Mondays issue in
the description ~ Rivcrhead village. the various
bodies OF Christians are all mentioned with the ex-
ception of the Episcopal Church. Why this church
should he overlooked I canno; understand az 1t is
I'm a very nourishing condition under the rectorsh,p
OF the Rev Mr. Edwards. This church. whch is
now self supporting. started as mission by
the Knv Thomas cook twenty -one years ago. This
good man ala much for the village. we'll as FOR
the church as any OF the older residents wen
testify The Rev. Robert Weeks. archdeacon OF
suffolk County, also has his residence here.
AN EPISCOPAIIAN.
Apru .
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SUNDAY BALL-PLAilNG.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: 1t is hcrcsy Of the rankest sort Tor an Amer,
can not to believe In the National game oi p'S'p''
and II IL the grossest disoyalty TO our INSTITUTIONS
not to be interested In the daily bulletins from me
diamond Most of no ,urn 10 the sporting columns
n follow the fortunes OF the various mines" with
more interest than to the latest dispatches from
the Eastern seat OF war; or than to the record OF
the puslllanimous ana degraded statesmahsh'p at
Albany. The little rectiinear chart OF the per-
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PROMINENT ARRTvALS Ar THE HOTELS.

BRUNsWICK-Char,cs *. Adams or the tniver-
slty OF Wis ,Onsln and sherman hoaf OF Masachu-
sctts. FIFTH AVENIE-Matias Romero Mexican
Minister A. Washington, and eX-Secre'aIy william
&. Endicut, Of Massachusets. "I'ANp-Judge
Henry Red OF Phade phia. liOiLANp-Thomas
Lowry OF Mnneano.is. MURRAY HILl~James A.
Dumont Inspector General OF Steam Nesse.s. VAL
DORF-Seaator j. u. Cameron OF pennsylvania:
ex-Goyerncr William r. Cameron OF virginia. and
Bishop Z. G. Grafton, Of Wisconsin.
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THANKS IN BEHALF OF THE BLIND.

To the Editor o, Vhe Tribune
sir I should Ike 10 acknowledge through Inc
Tribune the receipt OF 80 from Miss Caroline &
kendall s. from G w. w. and s. from F. : W
Tor the Free Circulating Library for the bihd' an"
an additional & as a yearly subscription from
Miss E g NJ The organization Is formen' anu ''e
""'''' " CLARA 4. WILLIAMS.
Secretary and Treasurer OF the FERRY free 'rS"-
lating Library for the Blind
Ncw-York April g. 1885
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THE PORT OF CoR1NTo CLOSED.

HOW WILL ENGLAND BE ABLE TO COLLECT THE
INDEMNITY?
The Panama Railroad yesterday informed 'he
steamship agents in this city that dlspatch had
been received from Panama saying that 'he port
of Corinto had been closed
A recent dispatch from Managua sa'' 'nd' II
WAS the intention OF the Nicaraguan Government
N abandon CorintO as port OF entry II m u ~,
ish seized the custom-house there. ~ ','ia no.
20, Snre england will be compelled 70 seek
sone other method of collecting the !hde"li''y
abe demands.