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New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
CORONER HOEBERS ODD MISTIhE.
IN HIS HURRY HE SIGNS \ BIRTH INSTEAD or A
DEATH CERTIFICATE. AND THE CHILD
COULD not BE W'RiED


When Coroner Emil Hoebcr took his Office a
month ago he said that he proposed to revolu-
tionize the business. Bundcrs were 10 occur no
more and cases 10 be attended 10 ms quickly
as WAS consistent with the means OF travel about
the city. Coroner Hocber had a private telephone
nut In his house and announced himself at homo
TO undertakers during the night. As n result he
said yesterday: II haven't enjoyed one undis-
turbed night since took the Office"
on January - Catharine Damn. wife OF George
Damn. Of No. i.6ii First-ave.. gave birth TO n
child Charlotte Messcr midwife at No. 5l'
East Eighty-eighth-st. was present Mrs. Mcsser
drew up n certificate OF birth and signed II with "A
strong hand Then she went about her business.
The infant Damn didn't do very we'll 1t weak
ened and in a few hours was dead. Dr. Bernheim
a neighborng physician. was called In lie said
he could do nothing but inform the Coroner Then
he signed the certificate. placing his name just
below the midwife's
On the next day Coroner iIoeber received note
from Dr. Bernhem. The two men have long been
friends. Dr. Bernheim inclosed the certificate OF
birth bearing the two signatures and asked coro-
a simple and that death due 10 natural
causes. Coroner loeber was busy when the mes
sage came. He didn't notice that the certificate
only half the size OF death certificate and
signed II.
Then Mr. Hess. undertaken. Of No lc22 Second
ave. called In. lie took the certificate signed
by the Coroner, the midwife and The doctor 10 me
all right. and went away happy. IN" brth OF
Catherine Damn was then entered on the depart
ment books.
on Friday al the arrangements for the funeral
had been perfected and the procession moved on
toward the Lutheran Cemetery. In brooklyn but
the man a, the gate Of the graveyard ordered me
hcarse 10 hat. Undertaken Hess pointed 10 the
title OF the certificate. ami would have passed the
guard had he not been ordered 10 halt once more.
II have proof" said the gravciieger. mat the
you bring Is truly dead. According to law, you
will have to take II back 10 NewYork and bring 1t
again with certificate Of death"
Hess then the mistake, and the procession
returned - the home Of the child.
Yesterday morning Hess called on the Board oi
Health officials. who All amused They referred
him to Coroner Hoeb,r. who almost swooned when
he the error.
1T this way" said the Coroner: 81 was very
busy when the message came. Dr. Bernhcim Il a
very close friend and supposed the certificate was
a proper one 1t bore his name and indorsed 1t.
That Is all | say.
Coroner Hocber is over sixty years old and his eye
sight Is not very good. To this his friends attribute
he mist 4k.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
FRIENDS PROTEST AGAINST DISTRICTIN0 VICE

At n large conference OF members OF the Society
of Friends held yesterday afternoon in the Friends
Meeting House. Fifteenth-st. and Rutherford Place.
the following protest against the plan OF district
Ing or licensing" social Vice was Unanimously
adopted to be forwarded to the Legislature:
This meeting held under the auspices OF the
Committee on Philanthropic Labor OF Westbury
quarterly meeting OF the Religious Society Of
its earnest protest against the enactment OF any
law TO license" 'localize" or district soc.a,
for introduction in the Legislature and recently
made public, and II much regrets also the recent
public utterances OF sundry members OF the Legis-
iature in favor OF such immoral legislation.
We Furthermore declare license legislation for the
grading to men. a peril to the public health. and
menace to the home. society and the State
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
TO COMMEMORATE THE TREATY OF PARIS.

The Society OF Colonial Wars, which will give
a dinner at the Hotel Waldorf February II to
commemorate the 1920 anniversary OF the Treaty
OF Paris was organized on May o. 1893 In the
Governors Room OF the City Hall OF New-York, by
delegates from five States and the District OF
Columbia The governor general Is Frederic j.
De Peyster. The secretary general OF the stewards
Is Henry c. Swords. president OF the Real Estate
Trust Company
The aims and purposes OF tho society are to
celebrate the events OF Colonial history happening
from the settlement OF jamestown, 1907. TO the
battle OF Lexington. April 49, l775 Its members.
without exception. must be lineally descended In
the male female line from ancestor who
either served as military or naval officer under
authority OF the Colonies, during the above-named
period. who held Office In any OF the Colonies or
belonged TO any Of the Legislative bodies In the
Colonies OF New-Ne,herlands New-York. New
Jersey Pennsylvania. Virginia and Delaware. or
who is "A collateral representative OF an ancestor
such above specified, having filed with the
secretary general Of the society written renuncia
tons from all other persons having nearer repre-
sentatiOna
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
DIVERSIONS AT 4 SCHOOL or FIVE ARTA

loan exhibition OF black and white. an open
sketch class and waters and tea were the diver
sons offered yesterday afternoon TO the guests OK
the Metropolitan School OF Fine Arts In the Music
Hall The black and whites included work by lrv-
ing W!les j. Carroll Beckwih B. West Cline
dinst. Mime. lie Prince. \. b. Wenzel, H. A Levy.
and a separate exhibition by the pupils OF the
school An informal studio reception lasted from
TO 4 O'Clock during which the open sketch class
was doing res checked model in cheese-cloth
costume. and the antique room was also thrown
open for the inspection of the curious.
The Metropolitan School of Fine Arts has been
formed in consequence of the closing OF the
schools OF the Metropolitan Museum. Its executive
Commttee cons isting of ten members elected
nuay and receiving 10 remuneration Tor tneir
services comprises A. Francis Watson president:
Richard Tweedy and Isabel A. Lyons. vice-presi-
dents; Fannie l.. Hoyt. recording secretary Stepa
NJ Richardson, corresponding secretary; Chaues
H. Ward. treasurer Herbert 4. Levy. director;
Florence VI. Brdseye. Irving Brown Myrtle A.
Lord and Marian W. Entz
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
A MUSICAL ALLEGORY FOR CHARITY.

Two performances OF Pratt's alegory America"
will be given at the Academy OF Music Brooklyn,
on Friday evening. February !. and saturday
matinee. for the benefit OF the Brooklyn Maternity
Hospital The production will be on most eIab-
crate scale requiring fifty musicians from the Se'd
Orchestra military band. also a large number or
society women and men. and well-known vocalists
all under the personal direction OF the composer
Siias g. Pratt. who, II may be remembered, con-
quoted the famous musical programme at the
World Fair on the 4th of July There Will be given
IU scenes. covering American history from the time
of Columbus down TO the closing events OF the
Dream city The nature OF this performance is
such that II Is highly Interesting alike TO both old
anc young and this in connection with the worthy
cause FOR which II Is given. Will insure a large
audience at both the evening performance and
N
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
Ftp THE LONG ISLAND RAILROAD d.

Mayor Schieren was waited upon YESTERDAY oy
william ] Kelly, counsel. and Everett T. Rey-
,,n ,,oraral manager of the Long Island Rail-
road company. on the matter Of the resolution
adopted by the Common Council on Monday OF
lac, week. The resolution placed great many re-
s,rctions in the interests of the pubic upon the
company Messrs. Kelly and Reynolds assehted 10
the following clauses in the resoi".'o"' i"". ~
,...ano,,n,, s,rea, shall be closed for more than
three minutes at one time; prohibiting the blowing
of whistles and ringing OF bells, reg tr'e ne
o;andjnp OF cars on a public street; prohiptins
the burning OF bituminous coal: placing men d,
each open crossing: placing heavy gates Vis iaS'
as possibe) at crossings.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
VIEWS OF THE STRIKE.
SYMPATHY WITH THE MEN. AND OPPO-
SITION TO ALL LAWBREAKERS.

THE ATLANTIC AVENUE AUToCRATs POSITION
WHOLLY INDISPENSABLE.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Permit me to add my word OF unqualified
praise for the fairness and breadth Of tone Of
the recent Tribune editorials upon the Brooklyn
strike. There IS no doubt that the sympathy Of
the public has been largely with the strikers
from the outset. While am opposed to violence
and destruction OF property. yet | am also de-
cidedly on the side of the workmen rather than
Of such corporations as those who own the
Brooklyn trolley system President Nortons re-
fusal 10 listen TO any proposition TO arnltrate
the disputed questions seems to me wholly IN
defensible CHARLES +. WINGATE.
New York, January 25. 1895
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
MILITARY MIys7RELs" FOR CHARITY.

The Young Ladies' Charitable Society will give Q
Military Minstrel performance at the Lexington
Opera House. Fifty-elghth-st. and Lexington-avs..
Thursday evening. and the entire proceeds Of
the entertainment will go toward continuing the
charitable work OF the society. The performances
promises to be novel and original In every way.
cety. who will take part have been rehearsing
for months. They will black their faces and kink
will be fancy bicycle riding by one Of the young
women; three companies In the uniform Of The 1th.
game Of craps by four "colored" girls. Plenty OF
novelties and new jokes promised. More than
half the house has already been sold.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
IN THE FIELD OF SPORTS.
FIXING UP LOCAL BASEBALL AFFAIRS.
WHAT Is GOING ON IN THE VARIOUS BRANCHES

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE NARIoCs onANSnI"
OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DAvIs's IDEAS
Andrew Freedman the new ruler OF the Glants'
and George 8. Davis. Wards successor as manager
were coseted for several hours yesterday gettns
the affairs Of the New-York Baseball Club INTO
shape for the coming season. The salaries 70 DC
paid the players we're agreed upon, the amouhts
were filled into the contracts and the documents
were mailed to the men, Tot Murphy, the ex-
Yale captain agreed upon terms with the club yes
terday Davis will oppose the playing OF exhibition
games with League teams In the South Il do not
believe In bringing the League teams together unth
the championship race starts" he says.
William Mussey. OF Chicago. will arrive here to-
day upon a triple mission. First he Will try to ar
range with George Slosson to get up an inter-city
billiard tournament for amateur teams representing
Chicago and New-York Mussey will also do what
he can to have Fred Pfeffer reinstated In the
National League. Mussey will also enter some OF the
matches conducted by the crack shots In the neigh
borhood.
At the ball grounds of the Gaelic football clubs In
Ridgewood the Shamrocks Of Jersey City Will to-
day play the Kickhams OF Harlem. The entire gate
receipts will go to the striking motormen.
The assessment levied by the Amateur Athletic
Union at it's annual meeting last November OF $
per club from each association is being responded
in most gratifying manner Treasurer stei'
Of the Metropolitan Association has forTsrded dSh
Tine Central has % Pad the @ oT
Association has forwarded a check for $l3o for
twenty-six clubs. - -.
j. c. Drum OF the North Side Athletic Club, or
Pttsburg called upon Secretary Sullivan OF the
Amateur Athletic Union yesterday afternoon with
championships President Curtis mas named the
conditions on which the championships can be held
in Pittsburg. and as soon Mr.. Welch. the member
OF the A. A. L. committee In Pittsburg, Is heard
from. there is doubt that satisfactory arrange
ments will be made so the championships can take
place about the end OF February.
Coney Island Is threatened with another prize
upon the island now. New-York State will not
permit itself to become rendezvous for these thugs
and loafers.
The semi-professional element Is becoming so
prominent In alleged amateur skating that skating
races will degenerate into something undesirable
professional rowing Johnson and Donoghue
would not lose a friend II they came out openly
and embraced professionalism.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
yOR WIDOWS AVID ORPHANS.

The members OF the Postal Employees MUTUAL
Aid Society have, with the approval OF postmaster
Dayton and the superintendents Of the several
postal departments. arranged TO give a theatricai
entertainment February 2i, and. through inc
courtesy OF r. H. French and a. a. McCormick'
the Broadway Theatre has sbcen placed al the'r
disposal on that date The cast has not yet been
chosen. but will be published In Few DAYS VIII, Win
Il full list OF patrons who have interested theni
selves In the endcavor TO make the entertainment
a success The association was organized 10 SUP
ply funds 10 provide for and aid the widows ana
orphans Of dead members. and the object OF the
entertainment s to raise funds for that purpose
private boxes are nearly all bespoken for the oc-
caslon by influential aud philauthr0pao o'usshs
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
THE TRUE VIEW OF THE STRIKE.
MOB RULE MUST BE SUPPRESSED, But THE
PUBLIC MUST PRESERVE ITS RIGHTS.

MOB RULE MUST BE SUPPRESSED, But THE
PUBLIC MUST PRESERVE ITS RIGHTS.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Inasrnuch as some OF your readers have
been giving expression to their opinions concern
ing the course taken by you in connection with az
fairs In Brooklyn and at Albany, and to-days rec
ord contains two three letters OF disapproval
let me voice the sentiments of number OF your
readers in this State whose sentiments know
We approve and applaud the stand you nave taken
since the last election As good men and true
there is but one foundation upon which we can take
stand, and that is righteousness-what Is right,
Irrespective OF present comfort present profit.
Your warning to political leaders when they stood
upon the shore amazed at the size OF the haul they
had made most timely. most wise. 1t looks
Mt present though It would not be Needed by
those leaders intoxicated by present success.
Whether needed not. your strong words OF warn
ing will stand. and should 1t be necessary for US
mugwumps to turn the frying pan again. perhaps
the next time you will be listened 10 with more re-
spcct. The bosses must CO. in Church and State.
In this connection the old adage will prove that
populi Is Del.
But | wished 10 speak OF the strike, and your
course in connection with It. We have read care
fully what you wrote We believe you saw what the
right is, in each connection. and you simply de-
mand that the right be done. Mob rule, mob vo
ence must be crushed mercllessly In mercy to the
public. But every Indictment 10 mob violence must
De dealt Win even more StrenuOusly. NHcH corpo-
rations assume public functions. responsibility
follows such does not connect with private corpo
ratsons This Is set forth very ably In Judge Gay
nor's charge given In your issue OF to-day. And
just here some OF your critics seem to have over,
looked the facts in the case. Public highways and
means OF transit have position In common Law
that is almost unique. Owing TO the vast strides
made within the last few years In the way Of quick
transportation. grants. privileges have been given
To private corporations unknown before. They were
given pro bono pubco" Most naturally they
have been abused. Depraved human nature VIII use
every power IL obtain for self. The public must,
In sef-defencc. either take back Its sovereign pow
ers demand that they be used was intended
In the grant.
The more quickly this Is done the better for the
State. and for private capital. II VIII not DO 10
say that railroads and telegraphs are private prop
"rty and be respected such. They to-
day necessities OF the highway and the wise legis
lation Of the ages. which looked upon the free
~ the best possible highway az prime necessity
ot National existence must be emphasized. made
plain. that all may understand This is "A first
necessity the part OF the citizen that all may
have their Just rights I'm the highways. and. on
the part OF capital that when Il undertakes 10 serve
the public by providing better means OF transit II
shall take into account Its stewardship.
COUNTRY PARSON.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
FEATURES or THE FRENCH BALL.

When the Cercle Franchise de L'Harmonie
masked ball takes place February II. an attempt
will be made to introduce number OF eccentric
dancers" and their American debut on the moor
OF Madison Square Garden will no doubt be looked
for with interest In addition to these. ar
rangements are pending to introduce also series
Of tabeaux-vvant. not exactly on the style OF nv-
ing pictures. but something similar which are ex-
pected to prove ono OF the chief features OF the
ball These tableaus will be given on the MADISON
ave side OF the building. and Will take place az
regular intervals during the progress OF the danc-
Ing Many other novelties VIII De presenter oe-
sides those mentioned
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
Oceanic. y. j.. Jan. g. 1885,
FAIR TREATMENT OF THE CAsl

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir The Tribune has earned the gratitude Of every
falr-mindel American by It's emnen,y frank dis
cusslon OF the affairs OF the Brooklyn strike. The
fact that The Tribune IS nearly alone among met
ropoliian journals in exposing the disreputabe
methods employed by the Brooklyn trolley COM
panies In the treatment OF their employees and their
fragrant violation Of the law puts The Tribune pre-
emlnently TO the front the representative OF the
true American spirit OF honesty and fair dealing.
IL Is gratifying 10 know that We have at least one
metropolitan daily that be relied upon fearlessly
10 defend the rights OF laborers TO demand honest
treatment and common fairness from powerful cor
porationr II the New-York press "A whole had
been courageous and just In the discussion OF
this subject Tho Tribune has. the Brooklyn trolley
companies would not have dared 10 persist In their
braZen defiance OF law and dccency, and the con-
rct which mas dlsgracei brooklyn and the State OF
New-York well as the loss 10 business men and
the needless waste Of taxes. would in all probability
have been avoided GEORGE GtNTON.
New-York Jan e. 1896
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
NORTH RIVER Biyh DEPOSfrORS AT WAR.

The depositors OF the defunct North River Bank
met at No. rs Park Place yesterday and decided TO
appoint extra counsel to investigate the affairs Of
the bank and the way they being wound up.
r. NJ. Raven depositor. said he did not believe
in extra counsel He thought the receiver do
ing his duty and he objected In a forclble way
That called forth reproofs from the chairman. At
the close Of the meeting Mr. Raven and g. W.
Tookcr another depositor. had war OF words
over language which Mr.. Raven said Mr.. Tooker
used about him. and which Mr.. Tooker denied.
Both men developed symptoms OF fight. but were
separated before any damage had been done.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
CALLERS on THE MAYOR.

Commissioners Of Accounts Terry and Lehmaier
called on Mayor Strong yesterday and reported
nroqress I'm their investigations OF the city De
partments They refused 10 go into details about
their work The sherns office Is now being looked
mo al The request Of Sheriff Tansen:
Park Commissioners Clausen and Tappen called
on the Mayor and had an earnest ~ conference WIN
h,,iidnp Of the Speedway being turned over 10 the
Uenartment OF Public Works. but the Commission
ers refused TO confirm this statement
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
rHx Dnras1sG o, sroyx FOR ruBL1o WORKS.

committee from the Contractors Association
called on Mayor Strong yesterday with Postmaster
Dayton, counsel TO the association. and told the
Mayor that the present law that all stone used IN
the construction OF public works must be dressed
within the limits OF the municipality In which the
public work being done entailed much unjust
expense on the contractors. who could have tne
stone dressed cheaper where II was quarried Inc
law was passed last year for the benent OF ie tne
mat he did not see his way clear to changing tne
law. II he so desired, and that he would not say
mat he was In favor Of doing so until hs hao
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27

The Charity Organization Society appeals TOR
$50 wherewith to send a Swiss couple back 70
Switzerland, where they have friends who win
care for the n rhe man has failed to make Ms
way here and his wife II unable at present 20
aid in earning a living. They are In very dest'-
tute circumstances. 1t also asks for Nn TO enane
an cd couple-the man chronic Invalid AND the
woman rot able to work enough Tor tneir sup.
nort-to keep their home and live together They
near an excellent reputation, and 1t seems cruel
to separate them In their old age. ContriDutions
cenf 10 the society United Charities Building NO.
iH East Twenty -second-st.. will be promptly ana
publicly acknowledged
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
rOUNG LAWYER DROPS DEAD.

James Byrnes. who for years was actively con-
nected with ex-Judge Leo c. Dessar's Office. died
on his way to business on Friday morning. from
apopexy, at Ninety second-st. and Coumbus-ave.
Mr.. Byrnes was bright young lawyer. and was
thirty-two years old at the time OF his death.
He entered Judge Dessars employ when a boy,
and through his employers help studied law. was
graduated from the Columbia Law School about
wife has been III during the last six weeks, ana
she Is now ON the verge Of collapse due to shock.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
FOK TEyEMEyT.HOUSg REFORJL

The mass-meeting in the interests OF tenement
house reform. which will be held In Cooper Union
ut p. M. on Wednesday. January 90 will be OF
much Importance. The interest which Is being
taken In this meeting. which VIII be under the
auspices OF the Social Reform Club, will be seen
nv the list Of names OF people who will take part
in the discussion OF the recent report OF the Tene-
ment- House Commission. Among them are Rich
ard Watson Glider, the Rev. Dr. W. = Rainsford
Edward Marshall Henry George. Professor Edwin
r. A. Seligman, John B. Lennon. Felix Adler ana
Ernest II. crosby.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
LOOKING FOR A LOAN ABROAD.
AGENTS OF THE GOVERNMENT SAID TO Bf

SOUNDING LONDON BANKERS
London Jan. 26-Defnite and trustworthy reports
in financial circles the effect that agents from
washington are sounding the leading London bank
ers In regard to the new American loan The
Statis" says that negotiations have not yet actually
begun but it is regarded as probable that president
Cleveland will find that his Government VIII be
r,oured to pay than per cent. and that, as
the prospect of continuous borrowing on the part OF
the Washington Government presents itsei some
ARRANGEMENT must be made TO prevent the bonds
from being sold to American bankers almost I'M
mediatey A European loan. The Statist says
is certainly Of greater benefit to the American Gov
ernment than borrowing at home. But nothing IT
continues can avail without contraction or the
currency.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
no MEET on FEBRUARY 6.

Warren c. Tredwell. secretary OF the hePuo"oa"
Cenenal Committee. has sent out the call for the
meeting OF the Executive Committee on February
6. at the Johnston Building. Fulton and NeVihs
SITS The name that is most frequently meh''oheu
by the Worth men is that of Robert A. snarnrs
Committee. Among others named Tor the ho"1
are Jacob Worth, William D. bEttsng; sn $sr '' israel
r. Fischer, Robert B. sedgwick and George H.
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27
CONTROLLER PALMER DISMISSBS MORE NE"

Controller Palmer yesterday made twelve more
disrnissals from the bureau connected with taxes
and assessments az follows: John s. Frost ch'ei
clerk. s2O0O John Crunnon. $i2'o; C. C. hrarshaue''
leo; John vanderhoof. sl.2J0; John e. hlt,e,' nr
Si25O; Maurice Lowey, 81 $50; J. B. Sch0onmakeNr'
messenger 81, 200 William Iarkn ana ChafieS ~
Manger searchers, 81. 200 each. m, ..o
No appointments have been made to Ill 'hese
New-York tribune., 1895-01-27

at .ast succeeded. however. with the efficient aid
of h. j. Ryan, OF Boston. superintendent OF rail-
way mail service, In securing a change In the
schedule Of the shore Line Railroad. by which the
at a. m. will arrive at a. m, thus rendering
possible the delivery OF Boston letters by the nrst
lettercarrier' trip. or, In case OF delay, at least
by the second trip.