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New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

,.r .ppo,xrEp FOR THE MERCURY" PUBLISH
ING coMPANY-wILIIAM MOBILES STATEMENT
Judge Beach Of the Supreme Court yesterday
snnointed John Delahunty receiver OF the Mercury
Publishing Company, which Formerly puonSieu
THE Mercury" in proceedings brought oy oeoi%e
IT Morrill, e. Co., ink manufacturers WHO oo-
ta,ned a Judgment against the company Tor N'"'
- ,ha sheriff returned unsatisfed The sum-
,,ors WAS served on John II. Dah'ke, president al
No ss broadway 1t alleged that on Julylo Wi.i-
lam Noble took possession OF all the eHec's o ~ 'he
companv ostensibiy under foreclosure OF cha''' ,
mortgage which the plaintiffs claim Is lhesdi' anu
- .,gnst 6 the effects were sold at auction under
the force osure OF that mortgage. Ihe palil''iis
believe the company has liabilities Of over s-'V"'
yyiu,auo Noble Of The New-York Mercury,
makes the following statement:
on April of this year ! purcnased ,t az :, is io
York Mercury and the 9Milding % IN a sold to me
free and clear of all encumbrances shorty tnere
after the RewssaPSgr soS to aa aarxy S NJ La Foette
paid part Of the purchase pFce ana cav NE 1.b
notes not being paid at maturity July TO- deemlhs
Invself Insecure and in order TO protect my inter
enst 6 after an Injunction against my foreclosure
was dissolved by Judge McAdam. again came in'o
Mercrv M we Ppbshing Companys came
into my possession through the ioreelosuIe o , ~,
pany without any tangible property real OF per
sonai -. .Ao orar,v dts
chapged from my employ one Albert l. Reynolds
no was engaged in very minor capaclty. ii. ~.
II is this discharged employe. VINO, IN spirit OF
revenge makes 2 statement in action against
the Mercury Publishing Company that me NOR r,
leading and defamatory My ownership OF the prop
Of course Il is annoying to be compelled to parade
personal matters before the public. but ! Zee. the
above explanation on my part is pardonanlee .roo.
During the last two months ] have made great
improvements in the plant and the paper, and us
circulation and advertising have increased very
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
CANDIDATES SHAMELESS OFFER.

Columbus. Ohio. Oct ls.-The Democratic state
Executive Committee published this morning let
ter purporting to be from the Rev. C. '" Hoener.
Republlcan member OF the present Legislature and
anddata for reelection addre ssed 10 the commit
tae in which he offers TO support Senator Brice in
his canvass for return to the Senate in considera-
tlon of financial support in his campaign FOR repre-
sentative from Dark County. He mentions N,oo
as tho sum desired The signature 20 the letter is
aftested by Conrad kipp wel!-known business
man of Greenville The state Republican Commit
tas has received a telegram from the Darke County
Republlcan Committee saying that Hoener has
Withdrawn from the ticket as candidate Tor the
I pyi :. ar
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
THE GOO COOS RECOGNIZED AS PARTY.

THE GOO COOS RECOGNIZED AS PARTY.
POLICE COMMISSIONERS DECISION IN THEIR
FAVOR WITH PRESIDENT RoOsEvELTs LOVE"
The Police Commissioners held another special
meeting yesterday morning to hear protests aeahs'
certificates OF nomination filed at the bureau ot
Elections The first case taken up was the pro-
test made by Herman Suzer against the nomiha-
ton Of Bernard H. Malone for Assembly IN the
XXXIvth Assembly District on the Tammahy
ticket The hearing adjourned from rriday'
Malone was on hand. but Mr.. Sulzer or MS repre-
sentative did not appear. and the contest was de-
clded In favor OF Malone.
The Commissioners gave decision in the matter
Of the Good Government Club nominations 1t was
decided that the Good Government men would De
recognized a regular party. and nave PiaSe
among the party nominations on the olilcidi DdIo.'
THE Goo Goo ticket goes, said President hoose-
welt $780,.
Boudnot Keith representing the Good Govern
ment clubs. present when the announcenetnt. :
was made Mr.. Roosevelt. addressing him az ne
left the room. said: Give my love 10 all the Zoo
Coos" t., .,.
on the official ballot the Good Government noHliha-
tons should be placed In. 1t was decided that tney
would be In the last column OF the regular parry
nominations. -, 100000. ,,odo
The Commissioners decided that the protest tnaue d
BY William Henry Knox, Tammany candidate Ior
Assembly in the XXXIst Assembly District. agahs.
the candidates OF other parties In the same district
was without grounds. ,..
The Board reconsidered Us action in relectihg
the certificates OF nomination OF Candidates lot .he
and the candidates will appear on the oH'cia oa'-
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
FALSE REGISTRATION IN ALBANY.
COLONIZERs BEoU INT DOWN FROM TROY By THE
DEMOCRATIC MANAGERS

COLONIZEKs BI.OU lit DOWN FROM TROY Bf THE
DEMOCRATIC MANAGERS.
Albany. oct ls (SpeciaD.-Because OF the wide
spread dissatisfaction in the local Democracy over
the turning down" OF James Rooney. the party
candidate for Mayor at the last municipal election
and the nomination OF John Boyd .Thacher. the
machine Democrats have become alarmed The old
practice OF running in repedters resorted TO to-
day. In the lower wards the registration has been
light. This big falling of in the Democratic
vote In order to overcome this decrease the Demo-
cratic managers. 1t is alleged brought about sew
cnty from Troy and West Troy to-day and
had them enrolled in the Fourth Ward.
District-Attorney Burlingame Immediately moved
the matter and secured the names OF the men
who registered frauduienty.
The total registration for the first three days Is
1903 This IS gain OF 492 the first three
days IN the spring election Of 1894
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

A bet of $500 is reputed to have been made by a
prominent Democrat the other evening that
Tommy Grady would be beaten in his race for
State Senator
A discussion. from a new point Of view. of Sena-
tor Hills chatter about personal liberty is induged
in by THE Watertown Times" Hlrs idea OF
liberty II holds to he simply license. 1T would
overturn all law" adds THE Times. and all
laws 10 protect citizens In their rights because
few demand it. The citizens of New-York City
never had personal liberty until the revolution of
last fall They could never express their WILL Tor
faIse count Never under Tammany rule, did they
breathe the air of liberty: They were slaves 10
corrupt political organization And now, after nav
Ing by almost superhuman effort set themsel Ives
free Senator Hill says tnat they are ceprNeu Oh
he way to regain it is to restore to power again
the fore 5 which oppressed them. Well, it viii
NOT wish personal liberty 10 do wrong.
The Meyers voting machine will be tested for the
FRS, time in a large way at the coming election in
Rochester
THE Hudson Republican" insists that THE
Times" Of this city. is 'out OF joint" What an
edifylng spectacle /; Is to this reformer OF re-
formers endeavoring TO bolster up Tammany Hall.
the greatest theving. blackmailing ana fraudulent
voting organization OF this or any other age
The Endorsement Of the excise plank of the Re
publican platform by the Roman Catholic Congress
in Baltimore has had far-reaching effect politl-
cally 1T fell" says THE Utica Journal with
dull sickening thud Democratic ears in New
York Archbishop Corrigan was member OF the
Congress as were many Of the influential priests
onnosed 10 the wide-open saloon every hour OF the
dav all the year round. and especially on Sundays
In New York Mr. Hills personal liberty cry Will
take on the seeming OF weak last gasp.
THE Auburn Advertiser pleads for Raines He
won the nomination fairly and squarey." says
..1he Advertiser" 'and when he won 1t the opposi-
tion to him among Republicans should have ceased.
From that moment he entitled to the support
81 every Republican who took part In the contest:
lii defeat means the election of a man who Will
vote for Democratic United States senator
Discussing the scope and character OF the Repub-
rcan State Clubs work THE Albany State" says:
THE State Club has again given evidence or It's
courage and ability labor for the objects for the
attainment OF which II brought into existence
Republicans must work together on National and
state issues; they work together within their
own ranks to secure reform. Within the ranks
they can labor hand in hand to drive out those
who dishonor the Grand Old Party. The cleaning
OF streets digging of sewers. laying out OF parks
or the collecting Of taxes are matters or purely
local Importance, and should not In their d.sposi-
tion be allowed to separate good citizens who hap
pen 10 entertain different ideas on the tarin and
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
DERs AGAINST THE NATIONAL GUARD.

Cleveland. oct l9.-Candidates for the Legislature
in this county are somewhat uneasy over circulars
racent,v sent them asking them 10 answer certain
questions pertaining to their attitude toward the
National Guard and the building of armorles.
Nearly every labor organization IN the city mas re-
Gently held secret meetings and decided upon, a
course to pursue in the coming election. Inc iuea
IL supposed to have come from f.. '. Debs: VINO is
alleged 10 have sent communications 10 al! or the
labor organizations under his control outlining a
action
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
GOOD CANDIDATE IN THE IXTH.

rh. Republicans OF the IXth Assembly District
have selected as their candidate for the Assembly
John D. Blackburn. who holds a position OF trust
with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Mr. Blackburn was urged to accept the nomination
on account OF his being free from any OF the o1d od
differences In his district and should have the ful
support Of his party. well az that or every voter
IN the district who wishes 10 have as representa-
tive a Young and energetic man who Will WORK
hard in the interest OF the city ana MS distrct'
He IL man OF liberal views on all questions OF IN
dIsputabe honesty and will do al In his power tor
the enactment OF such laws as will be Satisfactory
10 all his constituents.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
CIRCUIT SAYS HE WAS NEVER REPUB
IICsN

Edward NJ Grout ring Democratic candidate for
Mayor denied yesterday that ne had ever been a
lieutenant OF Jacob Patterson In New-York and
changed his politics when he came to Brooklyn.
For twenty-five years" said he yesterday. Il
have been a resident of this city. and received my
first edlca Of her Institutions. the wilson
ST. public school. | have never been anything but a
Democrat in politics. | do not know Mr.. Patterson
and never spoke 10 him In my ,ife
An uncle OF mine, and some other relatives who
bear the surname OF Grout are Republicans, and
Identified with Patterson In New-York City politics
This fact probably responsible for the
statement published with reference 10 myself
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
soNr DEMOCRATIC RESOLUTIONS.

At meeting OF the representatives. OF the busi-
ness Mems Democratic Association and the business
Mons Cleveland and Stevenson Clubs. held at the
Hoffman House on Friday evening, Walter stan
ton was e.ected president: Theodore w Myers
vice president and Wilbur Huntington. secretary.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted pGalSing
the Administration OF President Cleveland, Gazing
for the retirement Of the GOvernn ent from banking
operations advocating the election or the Demo
cratic state ticket and recommending nome rue
and local option as solution of the excise question
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
.pp4rGEuTyJS FOR GIN DUNCANS FoNhhAL IL

The funeral OF General Samuel A duncan "no
died suddenly Friday night will be heu al n'
in Englexood n j.. at 2:3O o'clock to-ho'io" 't,e e
noon. The services will be conducteu & py ~ 'iTbnrcb
lanes Eels, pastor Of the PresDy ria. The
and the burial will be in Brookside Oshanoayd Ho
pal-bearers will be Donald Mackay hs.r on.ppf of En-
mans Leonard T.. Curtis r. II. hochesppa,, p, ,ter M u u
piewood and James G.. Gardiner hnu liners
Page who were General Duncans law Da
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
HOW THEY WERE TRICKED.
DECEPTION OF THE LIQUOR DEALERS BY
HILL AND TAMMANY.


THE WINE AND SPIRIT GAZETTE TELLS ABOUT
THE PATCHING UP OF THE EXCISE BILL
OF 1892 go AS To MAKE BLACKMAILING
OF ALOONKEEPERs EASY
How Senator Hill and Richard Croker and the
Tammany Hall politicians who have fattened on
blackmail In this city deceived the liquor men when
Tammnny controlled both branches of the Legsla-
ture and the Governor in 1892 Is we'll told by Ihe
Wine and Spirit Gazette" the organ Of the whoie-
sale liquor interests 1t viii be remembered ''ia'
Hill Murphy and Croker had given their piedse
to the liquor associations Of the State in the cam
paign of 1891 that Democratic success should be
followed by the passage Of liberal Sunday law
on the strength OF this pledge enormous cam
paign fund raised by the liquor men. and used
by the Democratic State Committee to elect KOS
well T. Flower Governor and Tammany Senate
and Assembly.
Early in January. 1892 the liquor men had their
bill In Albany which had been carefully prepared
and approved by the State association ana Dy 'he
New-York City organization OF liquor dealers, ana
was introduced in the Assembly by Samuel D. foe''
representing the lid Assembly District in TINS CITY
But Croker did not allow the bill TO pass as 1t was
originally framed. Had 1t gone through as dral'eu
the blackmai which had been levied by TanmailE
leaders and police officials on Sunday hquorseiiihs
would have been lost to the Organization" and the
police rascas. THE bill introduced, says Ihe
Gazette" only forbade traffic on Sunday before
O'Clock in the afternoon thus distinctly recognizing
md legalizng II after that hour on that day. IL
a plain and open proposition permitting traHic
in the afternoon and during the evening OF sun
days 80 intended and understood. But tha'
Democratic Legislature deliberately struck
out those words. To make their hostility to the
business on that day more emphatic. these
masquerading tricksters. bidding for Puriianicai
favors. nterpolated in the first paragraph of the sec
tion the words or give away thus making 1t an
lrt,L ~ and nr a al
ferlng stranger at any time on Sunday. The real
object Of that amendment make the inter
dction the binding. preventing its possible
evasion under a plea thatthe beverage was not sold
but given a favor, or in mere hospitality
The Gazette shows in parallel columns the shape
in which the Sunday section appeared before and
after the Hill ill-CrokerTammany combine" had
amended" H. thus:
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
, rurrr syD ~ ALLEGED RECEIVER

Isaac Abrahams twenty years old OF NO % East
One-hundred- -thirty-frs-st. and Michaei hoch'
a cigarmaker forty-one years old. who has factory
AT Nos % and q First-ave, were arrested Yesterday
and locked up in the Old SIP ponce-sl so IT,
hams is charged with stealing TOBACCO IRON ~
Snsbeirner K Sons tobacconsts OF no 100 - " a." "a
Koch is charged with receiving stolen goods. ,o
When Abrahams was taken 10 tns s'a I'm ,,Ien
he confessed his guilt and said ne naa sou VI a. hs
tobacco 10 Koch. who was ;hen aT9eS'eu a. NO
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

other National issues In pushing this reform the
State Club is leading in the right path. and demon
stratng its good citizenship; in striving for reform
within the ranks OF the Repubhcan pi,, par.gi 'ns ne
state Club is proving the honesty ana sincerity OF
It's devotion to Republicanism. Therefore, an sood
Republicans should join with the State Clup anu
help il extend its lines all over the Empire olate'
which IL Is about TO do.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

sam nxn ana cool and had not raised his whip. slr
49, r -, ~, would have been first. But o Leary
ps not -, Know now to the whip As soon az he
-ssu W .ne wnip ne let the colts head drop.
-. ~ neiinonts colors In front In two races.
me- e mrs. ana the fourth Altogether. the afternoons
Ssn, h was greatly enjoyed by the spectators who
~ens T nome fuii of admiration and enthusiasm
~, aT fark but regrettng that only one favor
SUMMARIES OF THE CONTESTS
FIRST RAcE-iiandcap; purse 5000 Last nve furlonss
Of the Eclipse Course
Betting
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
THEY WILL WORK FOR THE TICKET.

At a special meeting OF the Stuyvesant Heights
Republican Club at No. 464 Halsey-st, on Thursday
evening resolutions were unanimously adopted sup
porting the entire list OF Republican nominees and
pledging earnest work for the success Of the party
In the coming election.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

George Drake Smith. the Republican candidate Tor
Senator in the XXIst District Is conducting MS
campaign as a man would who expects to win.
The district has Always Democratic. but Air-
Smith believes that ii be carried lot the re
publican ticket; all events, he is making vigorous
efforts to do Il. His headquarters are AT NO Ioi
East One-hundrsd- rsd-and-twenty- -hfth-st
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

Twentieth Election District Of the xn Iny ss bsy
cubroomc No AS West Thirty-eightn-st.. at
p The following VII be she s,spss for COUNTY W
Cis.S: William HaIpin candidate for senator In
the XvIth District Robert Miller I saIsivan
John Campbell and Dr. 4. X. Duffy.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

The Democrats OF the XLVIIth Senate District
have had the greatest difficulty in hnding cahu-
date to run against Mr.. Lamy. Even 'he most am
h,,,oua statesmen of the party dislike the idea Of
goine down to inevitable defeat, for. OF course
fhat VIII be the fate OF the Democrauc n3rh,ee mel
Mir Iamv j. nvincib.e. He is strong, ana goVo
citizens rejoice in his strength AS Inc buhaIU
News" well says: "he has won the c1ahuence %
the pblIc by two years OF excellent service al Al
bany HIS record IS that Of an upright ana 1eaIiess
legislator devoted TO the interests OF ms cons..u
enfs and 10 the maintenance Of good politics every,
where in the state He could not be pulled anu
would not be cajoed into ooeyins the orders OF any
ward Senator Lamy with handsome re-eiecuo"'
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

OF Mr.. Pavey's treatment of Thurlow ward
Rarnes The syracuse Herald remarks MI
Pavey refused to train with the Plat crowd IN the
- ~ Gommitte-rnan Barnes heralds the intention
OF Mr. Plat 10 prevent his erection II p15SI,,v p1nIo.n
There : no manner of doubt that the Repuolcan
ross would prefer 70 have Democrats, especidly
Tsmrnarv Democrats. elected in the districts wnefe
IN fhe Republican candidates wear not the Flatt
alan,a .
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

misdemeanor
That as THE Gazette" points out, was not the end
OF Democratic hostility TO the liquor men and per
sonal liberty Another effort was made by the
liquor men in the Legislature Of 1893. also Tammany
In both branches. THE Gazette says OF this sec
ond attempt:
ea1iy ,e in the ves VI 1898 to interview Governor
Flower on the proposition. That committee re-
ported that the Governor advised them to refrain
from introducing any bill, as he coud not lh'or
permit the sale OF liquor Sunday Neyertheless
the bill introduced. but was permitted to die IT
the Excise Committee. OF which this much-vaunted
friend Of the lquor-dealers. Samuel J. Foley, was
merely consulting the wishes of the Governor and
other Democratic leaders, but was acting under the
express orders Of Boss Dick Croker, then the head
Of Tammany Hall. O hold the Liquor Dealers
Lill which he did most eifectually
The question is now asked by THE Gazette
Will the friends OF personal liberty" be deceived
again into the support Of the same unscrupuous
gang which has deceived and betrayed them? VIII
they still trust their to such treacherous
promises Of these twice proven false friends TO De
betrayed by them again? The whole power ana
influence OF Tammany Hall" pursues The Ca
Zette" have always been arrayed against a LIBERAL
Sunday law because that deceitful organization
has any respect for the Sabbath. but merely because
.egalized traffic would afford them no opportunity
for blackma and political coercion. And there are
German Americans In this town 80 utterly Dlnd 10
their true interests and wholly devoid OF self-re-
spect to ally themselves with Tammany in the
hope of obtaining from that organization RELIEF on
the Sunday beer question. Such stupidity would be
amusing IL for the serious consequences
efforts t. have the Sunday liquor question solved
through lawful means
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

1T is important" says The Syracuse Pest.
"tbat legislators and other pubic officials should
feel that the people expect them to act independent
~ where independence is needed In this way oniy
can they be OF real service to their constituents
A long as the people are becoming more lnqe ,ies
when they interfere with public interests the oni-
Gals themselves should show many lnlepehaence as
Ia resnse ,o support bad men. methods or meas
nres even though put forward by party machihe
or party caucus.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
STATE POLITICAL NOTES.

Old noliticians do not feel worried over the COM
naratively light registration. They that so long
az the Tammany strongholds make no better show
ing thai the uptown districts there Is little cause
To11 uneasness Possibly, but il will be just az
we'll for the anti-Tammany people to attend TO the
matter of registration this week
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
As SSED

Sec. %. Any person
who. whether having a
license or not. shall sell.
or offer or expose for sale.
OR GIVE AWAY. any
strong or spirituous l.q-
uors. wines. ale. or beer:
/. On Sunday.
Shall be guilty OF a
misdemeanor.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20
SUMMARIES OF THE CONTESTS

Illusion 100 tcar. 1857. .Perknslo Id 81
S esoTss o. piRoa' Ssoa'' no ponns5
srSceo fS Se;' ssed Sssf 10 cssef3o n%s@ 81 ii
Time :Ooi,
Won in drive by a head; lengths between second
and third.
SECOND RACE-For threeyear-ods; selling purse $500
The wlthers mile
C. L,teaed & H. br Second =, =, AA,tiiemp ,s
Duke wishards ch C sunup' ls.; Sps;fa;;2 90 OIL,
psasnn. ., ''1sT,ss4,: Tsssa, as-I 1s-I s--aa
'"0e0u' - ''-'''-'' Time.ii2i.
.Disqualihed.
Second Attempt won by head from Phoebus. who beat
sunup length the pace. Phoebus was disqualified
FOR foullng.
THIRD RACE-ALBANY STAKES. for two-year-ods
value So 600 penalties and allowances Eclipse course
furonLs.
F DwyeTs ss c Ben Brush by BTa%6l. 1sm. 10 OIL,
Biem,on n,Son' Stables ch c Merry Prince IiS:.
A. C1ason's b. (. Cassette. lo5 (car. ioS.
Internissiou. 0-tteheldl 16-l 2-l
TIme-1:14
Won by three parts of a length; egh, lengths between
second and third
FOURTH RACE-Handcap; purse. 800; one and one-siH
teenth miles.
Santa Anita Stables b. c. Rey FL Santa
Anita by Cheviot-Aioha. years. , I27 70 -
Marcus Days b. Bathampt99n1: .,.. 4 los A., II,
w. c. palys ch. h. Captain T.. S 90 ocar.
e0 .."..-.."......-'. u. Keefel 1S-i Al
ReTmnns Herman 3 IS ,caf s7 % DonneiD 4oi al
Won a-,v. bv three lengths. three part. Of length
between and third.
FIFTH RACE-For twoyear- -ods: handicap; purse s""
Eclipse course. Six furongs.
Blemton Stables b. z. Refugee, by Exile o q
GoasSacres Stables b. carb, .s;9 Io5 lssr 8, a
.........................t .tl>lttleielct
W. C. Days en- T. A'"0''0"'l a. Keeit,s 2 ID 81
Alarum lO4 100 .......... doggetU
Silver Ii iiG...................C .CBallard) d
Roundsman los 100 :tsims) - g
Sebastian. 97.....................tOl learyp i.-
Rrisk qO...................(M Max Hif-cnpo u %
4 )Onnell" oV-i "
Time-1I4.
Won handy by a length: distance between second
third.
SIXTH RACE-SellnT; purse $500. The Wthers Mile
" searns's b. h. Marshall. by Voltigeur
Hard TO Tell 3 yrs 103 m. %. Murphy d IL
r wech.s br h c. 1o3 CTSen, g =
f,harade lO7 Gear. 10s)........ d)oggetO .
Nnfber Of Pearl 5 1O4l .Gerkns) ID p
The swain 3 0s. ........... MAX HirschD y %
Golden Gate. g. 1O4 .lNeeiel sn ~
~ Time-l:42
Won in hard drive by head four lengths between
second and third.
New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

When George Urban retired from the act!Ve mai-
agement of Erie County Republican politics ne
thought that his troubles were at an ena' 10 he
found that he was mistaken. however, when leao-
irg newsnaper the other day discussing some spe-
clal feature Of his varied business UNDERTAKINGS an
nounced that he lived n Rochester.