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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
POLICEMEN DRANK BEER IN CLUB

THEN THE PRESIDENT or TIE CLUB WAS AR
REsTED-DECIsIoN IN THE CASE RESERVED
The Pelham Social Club. which has its head
quarters In the basement Of a private residence at
No % Pit,-st held meeting Sunday night. Presl-
dent Max Buttenhagen spice packer twenty
chair. He lad arranged a musical programme and
provided key Of beer Policemen Ahearn. Lake
and Sullivan. who were on excise duty walked
into the place and saw the beer. who has charge
Of thls|' asked Lake. laying his hand on the keg
mo one" replied member. Help Yourself"
Lake filed a glass and gave It TO Ahearn but
spilled some Of the beer whereupon a member
said Hold there. I'll attend to YOU" and nll-
Ing two glasses very carefully. he handed one 10
Lake and the other TO sullivan After the officers
drank the beer Lake arrested President Rutteu-
hagen.
Johnny" Simpson. the East SIDE Republican poli-
tcian appeared for Buttenhagen in Essex Market
Court yesterday lie said that the beer was pur-
chased on Saturday. and there no violation OF
the law. The members OF the club are all moor
hard-working meA. he said land II would be n
shame II they were mOesied In their own cubrOom
where they have been nine years while the -Ich
c.ubmen are not troubled"
Il would treat rich men lust the same" rented
Magistrate Brann. However, this H. the first ase
OF ts KIND before me- and | believe before anv
Magistrate. ! VIII adjourn the hearing unit! Satur-
DAY next at 10 O'Clock. ana consult with ms BROTHER
Magistrates"
Buttenhagen furnished bail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
the LATEST PARIS SBf0yS

The finest latest ard most popular sN'
Partisan trimmed millinery ere among 'ht "''.'
beautiful end fashionable offerings al the iaH III
ing which occurred yesterday Ia the tHmn'" U.s.,
rncry department OF Abraham stfs"' 80.
drygoods store In Futon-st, Brooklyn. s
sum OF money was spent In Improving ""r
lsrging the department; end In procuring me ''''
styles In Partisan trimmed millirery
An extremely broad hat with very heavy s'"
m.ngs viii be the ruling fashion In hats IN 49,
ihis fall This style OF hat. with moder'''u Niue
mings and rim, win be much worn mere. oiors
green and brown VIII be the predomina'ins sc,ne.
IN Partisan trimming. Gray Wi. also DC '
what worn again. - $500 - =, ,he fall
one of the most fashionable hats seen AZ .ns enI
opening OF the department. Yesterday was "a With
black coorcd beaver felt hat. heavily trnihsa ,nnf
three-ouarter black ostrich piumes, taught IN irv"
with a rhinestone csbachon with vio.sH An
Ecranlum blossoms cncirclng the back psnu, nsw
other exquistey pretty sty,e In hats was rstrrore
Partisan opara hat OF soft folds OF apricot MI and
velvet. ciasped with bandeau OF rh,hestond EN-.
with a shew Of white point alpaca lace anu S
broidered horse-h hair over white crepon tuss,, n
visit to the department IL necessary t"ss,;,nd
understand the W, alth OF bargains TO De "'"~
there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24

God then unwise Governments. inspired not too
much with the spirit Of SnTs y TelaHeS the law
that for centuries guarded the sacredness OF inc
In the name of public morality protes, against Inst
the opening Of saloons At all on snn9ay II &c
saloon the Dssue Of sp %o n the
spot wherein generaed the w aineps and yeu
M may shat np Of as The road
from the saloon to the poorhouse from me ~
those who have fallen by the waysde In distress re
and What shall we give thi us vh amp eotc
still further opportunity to do unto death our civic
strength? Is net six days enough for i TO prey
done for the State, or the Welfare OF the citizens
that IT should be privileged over and above o the
monWeaith for years as the lawless element; go
LssaiuTS ana vns the t fat Sr y,
fort to enforce the law in It's regard-controning
politics in such way that good men men mus must either n
lies OF their sleeves. .,,u o,n-., u.so,
spacious sale n opened; the proprietor de,
elsred he would never ock his door, 50 VIII no
e P0p he hreq hours see out fe o e
and with no little he carried eaD, the T H
had no purpoee OF Keeping the law, but openly
dened the law. ..,
ev rs sundy for na the the last
there never was a word about restricting personal
S Ssr PM ~ 6swa TX q free
. In the rame or the NOTTINGHAM protest against
this attack on the Sunday If It is TO be broken
down In one regard. grasping avarice Will soon do
the rest-wi completely destroy II, and the work
ingman will be at the mercy Of his avaricious
employer
that comes from the observance Of good laws.
protest against this opening Of saloons on Sun;
With the best Catholic sentiment who listen with
docility to the voice Of the Holy Mother Church.
mopylae OF religion, morality and liberty, resist
the attack Of the enemies OF the Christian Sun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
AT TIE VARIETY THEATRES

The entertainments at Proctor's Pleasure Palace
are remarkable examples OF continuous vaudeville
newcomer this week is Richard Golden. Mr.
Golden inspired me!riment and was rewarded with
cordial applause George Lockharis elephants are
genuinely amusing. The matlnses Offer special in
ducemenis for the attendance OF women ana chill
dren while these marvellous creatures remain The
irtrepedi,y and grace Of the Xalva trio upon
slender wire, and the personal charm OF Miss Billie
Barrow are entertaining. Among the new features
are Hi and Hnll. the singing Of Miss Mabel Hud-
son. the Quaker City Quartet. Mason and Htaley
the cog dancing Of the McNuliy Sisters tho bar
speciality Of the Dare Brothers and the dro sketch
Capital against Labor" by Kaye and Henry.
The Thorn,ons were prominent in yesterday
vaudeville bill at Proctor's Theatre. Twenty-thi,d-
st. The acrobatlc hurly-burly Of The Brothers Don
aldson and Ardel is popular. The personators Of
the big balloons. the country sghtseer AID the
dwarf policeman are all funny. W. T. Carleton
sings ballads. Gilmore and Leonard engage in
comic sidewalk conversation and other entertaining
contributions made by the agile three Mar
veres. Laenn and Giynn. Wills and Collins, the
Written Sisters. Clark and ST. Clair. Rosani. tho
tugg.er; Fern Melrose soubrette. and Bertha.
Last night at Roster & Balls prominent features
OF the programme Miss Clara wie.and in
plants in new act; The Vadis Sisters in their
new songs; Granto and Maud the Sisters Me-
rifles. N. Walton and his trained dogs. ponies and
monkeys: Signorta Cotilde Antonio. eaullbrist
John w Ransone A. O. Duncan venriloquist and
the new series Of living pictures
The Columbus Theatre has Joined the ranks Of
the Vaudeville houses for q week. Weber and
Fiedss company appeared there last night II
numbers among lis members Miss Lottie Gibson.
Billy Emerson. James r. Hoey. the Garnella
Brothers the Acme Four. Drummond. Stsley and
Belle Brbeck. Lavender and Thompson. and Mari
eta and Belioni
The architects who remodeling the Eden
Musee living up to their contract not to allow
the work TO interfere with the entertainments. an.
not the slightest Inconvenience has been caused
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
TIyfNG A CAME TO HAYTL

The United States and IIayti Gable Company ha'
chartered the cable steamer Mackny-Bennett owneI
bv The Commercial Cable Company. for the purpose
Of LAYING the first section OF submarine cable to
connect Ncw-York direct with Hayti West Indies
The Mackay- Bennett arrived here on Friday and
Yesterday submerged the heavy OF shore end type o.!
cable length OF about ten knots The cable ends
near the landing ulacc Of the Commercial Compan,' 9
ca bes at Conpy lsand and Will be finished az soon
az possible 10 Haytl Tie United States and Haytl
Company viii be able TO handle business for the
West Indies. Venezuela, the Guanas ana Brazil.
The Board OF Directors Of the company. which IL
an American corporation. are John W Mackay
George q. Ward. J. W. Markay. jr, y. b. Chandler
and Albert Beck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
LAWBREAKERS STILL LICENSED

Since July the Court OF apecia! Sessions ha .
convicted and punished some 1000 sa.oonkeepcrs
and bartenders for violations OF the excise law
but the Excise Board has not yet obtained the rec
ord of a single conviction from Clerk Mcdonald OF
that court The Excise Commissioners assert tina,
they can dc nothing in the matter until they get the
papers AMI reports OF the action OF the Court OF
Special Sessions and critclse the ERIK for failing
TO send them.
The law speciies that all proprietors OF saloons
after second conviction. shall have their Licenses
revoked and that the clerk of the shall file
with the Board OF Excise al records OF second con-
victions The Board has the power to revoke the
bonds Of the licensed persons after the first c)nvc-
ton, but In no case on record has IL done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
INCORRECT APPORTIONMENT
ADMITTED THAT THE BOARD OF ALDER
tt, MEN ACTED WRONGLY.
MR.. CONNOLLY IN ARGUING THE CASE OF THE
XIIITH SENATE DISTRICT. SAYS THE
BOARD ACTED UPON MISTAKEN

MR.. CONNOLLY IN ARGUING THE CASE of HE
xrlIrH SENATE DISTRICT. SAYS THE
BOARD ACTED UPON MISTAKEN
INFORMATION.
The Extraordinary Term Of, the Supreme Court
called by Lieutenant-Govern~ Saxton WINE ne
was acting In the capacity OF Chief Magistrate
o, the State. TO review the reapportionment of the
XIIIth Senate District me; In the County COURT
house Yesterday with Justice Beekman presiding
The action was brought by Charles *. Gieason 10
compel the Board OF Aldermen to reapporuoh .ne
district The ttial OF the action IL he'd al TINS
time TO allow an opportunity after the uecsio" io'
the Police Commissioners TO outline the new eiee-
ton districts The strip of territory anec'ed eN-
,sras from West N,net eenth-st TO Broome-st.
along Eishts-ave.. Greenwich. Carmine and West
Eleventh SIS.
Assembyman Pavey, who appeared as oou''9'
for Mr. Gleason reviewed the action by the noaiu
of Aldermen Mr. Pavey contended that the po and
aton CIV in the 1Tfd Vth and With Assembly
districts are not contiguous and convenient terri
tory in eompaet form as Sed that UNDER the
S by the Sns.s the lid Assembly District contained
ssS sfss'fp5 Excess IN Sss
ton the c9rreet p OPP TtS ss % !"e
Is Mt. Sonnoly Assistant Corporation Counsel who
appeared for the Board of Aldermen ssa; s10 M
The f sSmmtee whcS mad Charge q matter
must admit that It appears tna inc nva ,Io POT ~
ceedSs SpOn , Sfsns r 1ass Of Assembly
when the reapportonment was maSs sne Of the
acted the shsSry tnst the ss abou 5000 each
Ma Xth s sss sast,S1sa S ha
PSaGI no Of t ssre ns sn a 81
the case we will submit the matter 10 me oo ,I.,
besn mistake made by the Board in taking some.
ones word for the population Ine nearing va va
adjourned until to-day for the SUBMISSION "a am
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
LIE ErNERLL OF HIGH \. CAMP.

The funeral OF Hugh Nesbitt Camp the we'll
known broker mlne-owner and inventor. who died
suddenly Saturday morning. will take place AZ 1890
o'clock this morning at his former homo Morris
Heights 1t will be simple and according to the
ritual OF the Episcopal Church. The services will be
conducted by the Rev. Charles c. Tiffany. the Epls-
copal arch deacon OF this diocese who VIII be
sisted by the Rev charles j. Holt. the rector OF s.
James Episcopal church. Fordham.
Many messages of sympathy were received By the
bereaved family yesterday At a meeting OF the
directors OF the St Joseph Lead Company. whose
Office II No. 50 Liberty-st.. resolutions OF re-
spect and sorrow for the loss OF Mr. Camp were
adopted Similar resolutions will probably be adopt
ed by the Chamber VI Commerce. and the Union
Iea cue Club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
LARGE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

LARtIE REAL lRhNStNl
TWO PIECES OF PROPERTY SOLD By HOFFMAN
BROTHERS FOR MORE THAN N.ooo0oo
HOFFMAN Brothers have sold for Jacob Rothschild
to Alfred Duane Pell property known as Nos. S22
ga and S,s Broadway. running through and inc.ud-
ing Nos 1856 15s and 100 Crosby-st.. with six
story brick and iron building thereon, containing
stores and lofts. for abou, ssc).oO The plot IL
rs feet IN inches front Broadway and So feet il
inches on Crosby-st., with an average depth OF
about 1876 feet. and Is rented for more than $4,000.
there being no vacancies In the building. This is
one Of the largest plots that has been sold re-
Gently In Broadway. and contains over 1900 square
feet.
Hoffman Brothers have also sold for Alfred
Duane Pell to Jacob Rothschild No. 43s Fifth.ave.
the southwest corner OF Thirty-nlnth-st.. 26xlW
with q four-story brownstone house thereon. for
s275,000 This house which IL d!agonally opposite
the Union League Club formerly belonged TO =. T.
Barnum. and was bought by Mr.. Peps father about
twenty years ago. ..
These transactions involve over 81 900 OF prop
erty In the TWO greatest thoroughfares In New
Vork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
SOME SALOONS OPEN ON SUNDAY.
CAPTAIN THOMPSON MAY BE CALLED TO &C

CAPTAIN THOMPSON MAY BE CALLED TO AC-
coUNT-FohTY.Two EXCISE ARRESTS.
The number OF excise ar: ests made by the police
on Sunday forty-two. This Is ten more than
on the preceding Sunday. Acting Chief Conlin
said yesterday that he went about the city on Sun
day and found the law we'll enforced
Some one told Mr. Conn that there were a
number Of saloons open In the Thirtieth Precinct
the station of which Is in West One-hundred-and-
twenty-fftb-st. The Acting Chief said he lad
some men OF his staff on excise duty In the
Thirteth Precinct Sunday and that they had fur
nshed him with list of places that were violating
the excise law These men were around the
precinct all day" said MIR. Conlin. and they got
evidence that a number OF saloons doing
business. but they unable to get into them.
Special attention will be given to these places next
Sunday"
Captain Thompson is in command of the West
one hundred and-twenty-ffth-st. station. In view
OF the fact that Headquarters found saloons
doing business on Sunday in his precinct there
some talk yesterday that the Police Commission
ers might call Captain Thompson to account. Act
ing Chief Conlln was asked about 1t. but he would
not talk the subject. 1t became known yester-
day that President Roosevelt summoned Captain
him about certain saloons in his district which.
cording to reports made TO the Commissioner.
were violating the law.
Concerning the enforcement OF the excise law
last Sunday, President Roosevelt said there was
no doubt that the day was dry" When asked
of soft drinks In saloons was lawful. he said: 81
shall regret II find tina, saloons can. sell soda
tent himself with selling soft drinks. lie will try
to sell hard drinks. The point as to whether soda
sidered by the Board and we have taken the view
that saloons cannot sell soda water on Sunday"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
THE DELAY IN EXCISE CASES.
JUSTICE JEROME WANTS TO HEAR FROM
THE DIsrRIcT.ATroRNEY.

LIZ s.xs TT "a REPoRrED THAT THE WORK OF
HIS COURT IS BEING "coLLUsivELY DE-
FEATED"-THE INCREASE OF EX'
crsE LAW VIOLATIONS
Jusuce Jerome. IN Special Sessions. yesterday re-
onened the discussion Of the removal OF EXCISE
cases from his court to that OF General sessions,
which he began week ago. oy asNns As a'"n.
Districs-Attorney BerinSer 10 fepo'' Wv S
ton Of these cases.
las. week after conference with my COL
leagues, and in their behalf" said justice jerome
70 Mr.. Berllnger yesterday, land In the cour',
asked YOU to call the attention OF the Olstric'-
Attorney to the removal OF cases OF vioiauoh Oh
the excise law since September j. and askoa you
not the District-Attorney. to inform us what was
being done in this class OF cases. We 90 not as
sume tn control the actions OF the Disrict-At'orhey
but we asked for Information as a court ana as
one of the courts charged with the ahmihis'ra-
t,on of the criminal law In this community as 10
what disposition was being made OF TINS class oi
cases We asked this for the reason that the "orh
OF the court in that Objectionable benefic"nt WORK
as we deem Il, inasmuch as II was 10 uphou .ie
Jaw and to cause 1t to be respected-was being de-
feated and II was stated In no uncertain terhis
that Il was being cousively defeated
Justice Jerome then asked whether MI ber-
lnger could give any information about the re-
Il caused a request for information to be made de
awaiting his reply. I believe that most OF the
cases have been referred 20 the Grand Jury Dut
many cases have been held back on account OF
pressing business" A.. , ...
Three sundays ago." said Justice Jerome, the
number OF arres's eighteen. The succeeding
Sunday they Increased 30 per cent. The follow
Ing Sunday 100 per cent. and that after a nunoer
Of cases had been removed from Special Sessions
The removals prior to the September violations, IL
was distinctly stated by the liquor-dealers to me
and also to the Recorder OF this county were
made under the distinct agreement that their
prosecution should not be vigorously pressed
cannot believe, nor my associates believe, that
this Is true. 1t, nevertheless. Is currently so
stated" 49, . .,
Transcribed from his remarks by the court stenog-
rapher Mr.. Beringer said he would let Mr.. Eel
lows have the copy OF them.
Thomas Rogers Park Row saloonkeeper. was
fined $500 by Justice Hayes, presiding for selling
beer 10 Agent bennett, OF the Parkhurst Society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
CROKER RETURNS To THE CITY

Richard Croker will not attend the Democratic
State Convention at Syracuse. although he was Sc
lected as a delegate. He was at the Murray Hin
Hotel last evening. having returned from Saratoga
and said TO newspaper men that his refusal TO go
10 rhe convention meant simply that he was out
of t,otics for good. His call upon Senator Murphy
at Saratoga, ne said. merely friendly visit and
the re was no discussion about POLITICAL matters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
MIR WILSON WILL BE NOMINATED.
THE ALBANY MAYORS FRIENDS STEAL MARCH
on HIS OPPONENTS.

TIE AIDANY MAYORS FRIENDS STEA1I a H"1'CrI
on HIS OPPONENTS.
Albany. Sept 3 tspeclaD. -Oren r Wilson VINO
WAS elected bv the Republicans as Mayor Of Albany
two years ago desires denomination for the once
this fail But he was not acceptable TO state COM
mitteeman Barnes and his following. ana at re-
cent conference OF this branch OF the part! II ""S
decided 10 nominate William j. Walker for mayor.
Mr. Wilson'S friends felt that this shabby treat
ment as Mr. Wilson has made an excellent mayor
and has given satisfaction to the business element
as well as 10 the rank and file of the party.
The Barnes Republicans had fixed on THURSDAY
night of this week for the Republican CITY Conveh-
ton This was before they had taken upon th e,l
selves the task of overthrowing Mr.. wilson Inc
Wilson men were a.ert. and at conference 20 70,
Fe.lowF Ha. on Wednesday night for the purpose
~ nominating Mr. Wilson for Mayor. and George
II cuardznesr for Senator BY this move The WI
son men hope TO force the barnes peope to indorse
Mr. Wilson on Thursday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
9044oo PURE

70 the visitors by the many changes. Ine winter
Garden viii DO finished within wsaS a arse msic
s Win more than double the former seating nc
The Ss msda sspadSa w Sr
&C., nacess,tatI ling the closing sof the house The
groups and ts. 5S a .y !" eSn
certs by the Gypsy Orchestra Include many IA
ycrite compositions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
COURT CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

Supreme Court-chambers- Before Barrett Court
opens at l05o \. n. Motions. No. !. woehr vs. Rud
No D. \. T. and W. Water Company VS. Hafel; No 4
O'Keefe vs. Haren; No. g. matter OF Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering COMPANY; No g. Furman vs.
No n Browne VS.. German odd Fellows Home Asso-
zeIier; 30. H. Todd vs. Marks Adjustable Folding
Il, H. Commercal National Bank Of Providence. Z. t.
vs. Hamburger; No. Il. Herman News Agency VS. Union
Telegraph and News Company No. Il, Dayis ys Iim
mermann; No. TO- st!efei vs. Thompson: No. i, Lion
BRADY; no H. Rooseveit American Veterinary Col
iege No 30 Byrnes Eastman Company OF New, York
ance Company No o. Fosdck vs. Central Safe Deposit
so,nnanv, M % In re casters Hydraulic Press Brick
COMPANY No. -. Ia re Deueld No 20 Caldwell vs. TIE
~ Hell; 10 ~ Evarts vs.. Beckwth.
sunreme court--General Term-Recess
supreme Court-specla Term-farts l. IL and III-Ad'
'Sirc,, Court-Parts l. II. III and Iv-Adjourned for
"a" superor court-specal Term-Beors Dusro J-Court
sunerior court-General TermAdjourned for the term
SUPERIOR Court-Eauty Term -Adtourned for the term
SUPERIOR Court-Trial Term-Parts /. II and Had
'Snrrcrates Court-Cham Arnold. s-Moton
calendar called 1890 a. wills ior PROBATE: Catna
ine Niun Ebenczer X. knight Philip sabel. at 1890
m " John C. Vandenheuve, John G. W. Guioert. at
smrrorates Court-Tra! Tern-Before Fitzgerald. g.
Court opens at 1890 a. m No day calenaaar r,~.
Common Peas-Specal Term-Before Pryor. J'--Cour'
opcnrmon Pleas-Cieneral Term-Adjourned sine die.
Common Peas-Equity Term-Adtourned for the tenn;
Common Peas-Triai Term-Parts l. II and lll-Ad'
civ Court-Cieneral Term-AdJourned sine die
civ Court-Specal Term-Before Botty J-Court opens
CITY Court-Tral Term-Parts l. H. Ill ana i'-ho'
Cd for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
MRS. REYNOLDss APPLICATION DENIED.

Surrogate Sllkman. of White Plains. handed down
a decision yesterday denying the application OF
Georgiana Reynolds for the removal OF Howard l.
Montgomery as an executor of the estate OF her
father. John Devrles. Mrs. Reynolds alleged
through Judge Isaac " Mills, her counsel. that
there had been misapproprlatlon Of funds OF the
estate which consists largely Of real estate In this
CITY, estimated to be worth nearly $4,000 John
Devries was a well-known New-York publisher, ana
at one time represented the Ninth Ward in the
Board OF Aldermen. He died year ago, leaving
his property In trust for his heirs. The executors
of the estate are H. T. Montgomery and James H.
Moran.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
ryctsE COMMISSIONERS NAIL \ LIE.

n rurnor is allowed 20 run riot m'ch o"e", :,
rcaa. Of All m. city departments VIII get ou' VI
office Yesterday, following close upon the rep. ,
,nat the PARK Comml: sionsrs had handeu n ,sst
designations &c Mayor Strong came the ruIno ,sasa
the Board OF Excise Comm ssioners hau - 40
A Tribune representative called upon ths sne.s
Iommlssioners Yesterday afternoon al theii o.' hs
IN the criminal Courts Building with resard 70 ,s
r,port President Murray. CominlssiOnsr ,y!.o
hamburger ana Commissioner Charies H.
man ali said the report VAS be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-24
EDGERTON FOR MAYOR OF ROCHESTER,.
THE REPUBLICANS OF ROCHESTER NOMINATE A

Rochester Sept 23.-The Republican convention Tor
the nomination Of city officers was held TINS even
ing in the City Hall. The interest OF the eonven-
,,on centred In the nomination for Mayor, a lively
rivalry existing between Acting Mayor Lewis and
Hiram H. Edgerton. BY q vote Of l4S to % MI.
Edserton was nominated for the office on the first
ballot
Thomas Mcmillan was nominated for member OF
the Executive Board by reclamation. and Frederick
Z, Ee,tz was nominated by vote of 161 to 3S. John
n Murphy was renominated for Judge OF the MTnlS-
inal Court over two competitors. Samuel b. Will
Jams was nominated for third term In the ONCE
of City Treasurer he having received the nomination
for the some office from the GOOD government
Club on Saturday. -, ,,,
MT Edserton was formerly a practical builder.
and he Is now 4 leading contractor. The brcklayers
plasterers and stonemasons union was In session
when the news of the result came. and II passed
resolutions unanimously ndorsng his candidacy.