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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
ITO RENT AND FOR RENT" AGAIN.

TO the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: | observe In yesterdays issue OF The Trib-
that correspondent takes exception to one
OF my criticisms incorrect English. viz ITO
rent" as a real estate heading. He il undoubtedly
correct when he says that IL IL proper to say, Il
have bought three houses TO keep. to sell
and to rent" But he falls. apparently. TO see
the distinction between his verbal application and
that OF idea akin 10 substantive for a
heading. Headings should have the nature OF
substantives substantlves predcated: and no
cllpcal form should be used for that purpose that
Is shorn of everything but "A verbal idea, except
from necessity. for Il tends to ambiguity In
advertising heading Il verbal idea expressing ac-
ton Is not desired, but substantive expressing
the thing that you offer FOR rent. "for sale FOR
exchange" etc ON the second house alluded TO 1t
might not be well to put p.acard ITO SELL instead
OF For sale" although sale is from the Anglo
Saxon "sellan." to sell In Hartford people say
that they have been looking FOR rents when they
mean "tenements."
Rent IL to be used as a noun after the prepos-
ton FOR, to form the phrase FOR rent, an ellpt-
ca. form for thing for the OF which a COM
pensatlon, called rent II sought This position Is
taken In good works on English including. believe.
one edition OF Webster's dictionary. Another FORM
ITO let" - allowable. because let does not exist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
SEEK COMFORT IN DELLA
POSSIBLE COURSE OF MR.. BROOKFIELD's
OPPONENTS.
THEY MAY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A CONTEST IN
THE lid DISTRICT TO POSTPONE THE
ORGANIZATION OF THE REPUBLICAN
COUNTY COMMITTEE.
COUNTY COMMITTEE.


COUNTY COMMITTEE.
The members OF the Republican County Committee
are to meet on Thursday evening next pursuant
TO the provisions of the Republican city consttn-
ton TO organize for the coming year. 1t Is not
probable however, that the committee VIII eiiect
an organization al that time. The fundamentals ID"
of the party requires that any existing contests
must be settled before the officers who are To direct
its operations are chosen. contest mas arisen III
the I'D Assembly District between the two rae
tons there, which. unless composed by THURSDAY
will interfere with carrying the proceedings beyond
a temporary organization.
II did not unlikely yesterday tnat 'h' e'e
ment which has been opposing william BrooHheiu
reelection 10 the presidency of the committee 's
take advantage OF this contest to aid itS leaders j"
nos,pon,ng decisive action for another month These
persons of the discredited stripe have been aecuhg
Tor a week or more perfect confidence In Their
ability 10 defeat Mr.. Brookheld when the com
mittee ASSEMBLIES this week some OF th'in nav
been bold enough 10 say that they are sure OF
81 or s. votes OF the 1853 members Of the fun com
mlttee. 49,, ,o,,, 90 ..bluN
"a u" tbat The old leaders whose turning down
uas the object OF last years reorganization, are
no, YET nentcd in pocai circles yesterday the
correct one. postponement OF the Ill ''V Great
a month will give them breathing spell ,d Grea,
Iauterbachs canddaor and to induce mefhpr ~ na
old system of ;yrannical district bossism. which
prevailed before the reorganization. 10 cast tnelr
falots for him on the himsy pretext that ms exc
ton viii bring needed harmony to me city or
ganizaton. BY February a. by promises. lh re,
and cajolery they hope TO make good thelr ooas'
thai thev hava eight votes more than clear ma
iority of the entire committee They were looh-
mo ex,remelv anxious, however. yesterday. Mayor
S:rong's unconcealed want OF sympathy win me
Patterson G IBIS Murray-Nan Colt combine mas
ioen having an unsettllng effect upon the founda-
lions of The scheme and its chances OF gong 70
pieces were regarded as unmistakabIy on the III
crease. III, hh,,. ho a.
A temporary organization VIII PROBABLY De az az
fected on Thursday evening and an attempt mace
20 disarm nubc sentiment by continuing Mr.
Rrookheld as temporary chairman. As Wltla an,
" Ten Eyck has accepted the oner or clerk OF ,he
Hoard of Aldermen. he must under the consutn-
lion he succeeded by a non-ofic eholder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
FOR TRUE BALLOT REFORM.

In a circular letter sent out TO reform organiza-
lions by the Council of Confederated Good Gov
crnment Clubs the cooperation Of these clubs is
asked TO aid in securing reform legislation. as 1t
is believed that in thu present state OF public opn-
ion any measure of reform advocated by reform
ORGANIZATIONS will receive favorable consideration
by the Legislature True ballot reform Is de-
nanded and not so-called reform bills. which only
postpone the relief demanded by the voters. The
Council is opposed to the use Of party column
ballot on the ground that 1t Is not fair to all can
5Idates: that IL is opposed to the policy OF the
State; that 1t puts a premium on ignorance and
partisanship. and affords opportunity Tor fraud
sage of a law embodying the main features OF the
Massachusetts system, because II has all the ad-
vantaecs the other lacks. and there is no chance
for fraud and the ballots are easily counted These
roa sons in favor Of the Australian blanket ballot
saw tho Council should secure the aid OF all who
seek true ballot reform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
CAPTAIN DREYFUss SENTENCE.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.

To The Editor OF I NE ITIUuIIc'
Sir In your comments on the desradauon OF
Captain Dreyfus you say: 1.-THE sentence OF inc
court-mar,al seems to have been more tnan >us,i-
fed by proofs Of the captains treason ana tnat ne
was accused OF delivering important oocui"e"' :"
agents of the German Government ,,. A...
The presumption is that the man Is guilty' pseuss
the court-martiai found him guilty; but "ne.nSr
the sentence was more than justified by the PROOFS
NJ his treason or whether II vas Justined al a.
a matter Of grave doubt. as. In the absence Oh puo
citv we ignore absolutely what these proofs were:
on The contrary II II Il correct as you state mat
he was accused OF giving Information 20 Herrnsny.
there is the absolute ana empnatlc ueiiiai III '''o
German Embassy In France ,,,to, .,.t
There is consequently strong presunp':on. az
no sentence was not only not more IMAM )us,i,eu,
hut that a miscarriage Of justice may have taksn
n,ace which Impression u greatly strengthened oy
pa, W.; 20 Inc dnrng the terrible degrahltion
proceedings. l. " En- 'Hi-
= York Ian G. 1855.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
SruMOyED By THE EXCISE BoARD.

An unusually large number OF oarroom heepers
bava heen summoned to- appear before the poaru
NJ Excise the coming week. TO show cause why
their ucenses should not be revoked. The charges
in most cases are made on police complaints 'hs'
IN. nroprietors have violated the law by Keeping
disorderly houses. Edward W. Corey son OF INC
EDWARD man who testified before the Lexow COM
p,i,tee Is one who will be placed on trial lie Is
now under bail in the police court lie Is rhargsa
with keeping a d.sordery house AT No; lo r.a.t
Fourteenth-st. The place at No iSs Nhrysue-sn,.
known as THE Palm is a resort Tor disordety
Characters and the police OF the Eldridge-st sta-
zion have tried many times TO suppress IL. I,e
homse is next door church, and the sounus
~ reyelry on Sunday evenings can be heard by we
Worshppers Immediately opposite Is the MISSION
OF the Living Waters A.. =, a..
The most Interesting case. and the nrst or ~
kind to come before the Board. Is that OF Samuei
I Terhune OF No. 723 Sixth-ave. The buiidins u
known as Lyric Hall. and has always borne re-
specteble name. The license Is one that ~
difficult TO procure and is known as an All nlsn.
orderly characters to resort there When ~
citizen makes a complaint that licensed prenss 80
disorderly, the Board is eompsnssa oS hspce
place the proprietor trial and give MN cnah H.,
to defend himself. In this case there w s os rep
fight made as II the charges are proved, tne ~
tation OF Lyric Hall Is gone ana us pusi r, u
erto most respectable Will be ruined me sun"
mons and complaint were served on SATURDAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
LOOK TO THE STATE CAPIIOL'

LOOK TO THE STATE CAflloi"
THE DANGERS OF IRRESPONSIBLE CONTROL OF
THE woRK-cHANGEs IN THE DESIGN.
TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR Is II no. time that the people OF the state
OF New-York looked more deeply into matters
pertaining TO their State Capitol? do they
fully realize that their money has been expended
oxtrayacantly upon works for which they have
received no adequate return Did II ever occur
70 theu that millions OF dollars have passed through
and are now passing through the hands OF one man
who is responsible to no one Unless mat'ers are
looked to at once, II will be too late. No invesu-
CATION can alter the style Of a work executed or
,o discussion change a Romanesque stairway TO
barn,onlze with a classic building. Would II not
be wise to appoint a committee OF representative ar
chit, Is TO look the building as 1t now STANDS
and learn what Is required TO complete H. ana 10
see what plans now made for It's competitor
and pass upon them and to advise in the making
OF all future plans as well az to ascertain the exact
cost OF the work 10 complete II!
The system Of having man (of however great
a reputation design and execute work OF SUCH
magnitude. without the advice or approval OF a
Nov i, Is proposed by some to create the office OF
STATE Architect; This would certainly be no I'M
shoSG G . S% by compston Pracca
set forth the bill now about 10 be lntroduced
work will be- economically done. We snail kno"
just what II is 20 cost ana that one style VIII pe
carried through to completion. -,
By whose authority has Mr. Perry changed the
style of the work now being prosecuted from the
lassical renaissance TO the less refined Roman
esque? The stately Capitol. originally designed,
adhered closely. and with considerable hdety TO
the former style ANY educated person looking at
the building to-day cannot fail TO observe that the
great entrance staircase and approach now under
construction TO not harmonic with the building
Itself To be sure. only portion Is completed. out
IL eivee us "A shock to what Is contemplated.
When the main entrance is completed. unless
measures are taken at once to prevent II. We snail
have Romanesque staircase leading TO classical
building Imagine the same In connection with any
~ tho great renaissance buildings OF Europe They
whole feeling OF the staircase. n designed. Is
wrong To harmoniZe with the staircase. but out
Of ali sympathy with the building. Is the crowning
central tower designed. can submit TO such
incongruies2 Shall thus what should be
the representative building OF the United States
thus desecrlted In It's completion
New-York. Jan T. 1875. H. q. c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
:. BILL" COOK. THE BANDIT CAUGHT
THE NOTED OUTLAW ARRESTED BY AN INTREPID
SHERIFF IN NEW MENIco.


SHERIFF IN NEW MENICo.
Abuouerque ~ NJ. Jan. l3.-"Bn' COOK tram
rohh,r murderer and all-lround desperate, was
c,nu,red near Fort Stanton. Lincoln county ~
NJ las, Friday night. by Sheriff Perry, OF Cnaves
con,;v Cook entered New-Mexico by out-o'-'"S-
vsv trails until he reached the Pecos RIVER Eh'e'
ry chavez County. he made his way across no
valley unrecognlzei and following the Rio hoh'o'
IN tho course OF a few days campei near ror'
stanton Sheriff Perry learned that COOK Htn ' 81
terea Ne Mexico and. after hunting aoou'; SUI ,.
,ha trail II was cautiously followed ana -
iaId his plans to surprise the despefdio, An ~
sunse, Friday evening had bagged the h+uu's ~
h,d an long dened the law. Cook, wnen ne 80.
that escape was impossible. admitted NJ LIENS 40
and decided TO return TO Oklahoma without any
Formally. , l., -. .,ste with
Perry spent over three weeks In The Saddle NJ W
only a few trusted aids Accompanying nun. 800, 49,
these did not know the true nature or MS 't'p "''
the Western country. -. ...,,,s oecers
Perry Is known as OF the most fearless oiVe,s
IN New-NeXico He has long served a. bcPuSS,,
sheriff and United States Deputy Marshai a.9us 80 ~.
Texas line In Eddy and Chavez counties anu a. 49,
late e.ection was chosen Sheriff OF Chavez Nousss'
az which Roswell Is the county -seat hs u n ~,
ma Mon OF Sheriff pat" Garrett who became ~
nous In the Southwest twelve years ago d. , 20
officer who killed Billy, the Kid. ana na ~.
son in hunting down desperate men mas Perry 10
celved from him. II, r,u.s rox,s "a
xiah
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
as a noun, from which a substantive phrase or on(
approaching II, can be constructed.
CHARLES II. TALCOTr.
Norwich, Conn.,. Jan. 8. 1885,
RAILROAD coURTEsIEs TO cLERGYMEN.
A PROTEST AGAINST WHOLESALE IMPUTATIOM

PROTEST. A6AINsT NnObroAhE
OF ABUSE OF PRIVILEGES.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Allow me to enter earnest protest to the
wholesale SANDER Of the clergy made In your issue
of January g. headed mo Special Rates to Clergy
men," II is alleged that the principal reason for
this action on the part OF the New-York Central
Railroad is that the ministers have abused the priv
ileges granted them and have loaned the permits
and In some cases sold them. Now, this Is base
lmputation upon the clergy, and for one, am I'M
willing rest under 1t. These are tunes wnen
crime and wrongdoIng the part OF paollc SER
wants being searched out, exposcn anu pun
Committee have awakened the public conscience
that the people are anxious to Know VINO ,ne o.
tenders are II any minister has committees. the
offence alleged. let him be searched out ana con-
victed and let him alone suffer the shame ana the
dishonor We have place In the Church for
ministers who fall to practise the high morality
OF the Gospel they preach The respective raifoad
companies have the names OF all the clergymen 10
whom they have extended this courtesy They have
also given every clergyman number, and II would
iarity under a system carefully guarded. Then
the clergymen are well known TO the conductors
and employees OF companies.
There were twelve Apostles chosen and one
proved traitor but that did not deiile the eleven
who proved themselves true OF God and heroic
e.Iv held I'D the pillars OF truth and justice. We
have always appreciated the favors extended by tho
respective corporations, and have never abused our
privileges and II IL not presimable that clergy
man in one hundred guilty OF the charge referred
TO above. II. however, we are TO rest under this
imnutation we must confess that privileges
have been too dearly purchased, since character Ia
our all j. c. HOYT.
Monroe n. Y, JAN s. 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
DEEP SNOW ~ THE MOUNTAINS

BeIlefonte. Penn. Jan. ia severe snowstorm
and blizzard passed over this section last night.
About eight inches OF snow fell. and In five hours
the mercury dropped 20 degrees. and to-day has
been all the time. The snow is
than four feet deep IN the mountains high
wind is blowing and the snow Is plng high. block
ing roadways and railroads. and there IL every
probability OF much delayed traffic.
Akron. Ohio. Jan. i3.-Because Of the storm I'm
Akron no street cars have been run to-day, and
trains all roads much behind tim. Snow
has fallen for twcnty-four hours and ~ nearly
three feet deep. The cold has been intense and
has caused much suffering among the poor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
yJSs RtRRYMORE NEARLY ASPHfAIAIfh

Milwaukee Wis. Jan is.--Mss Ethel barrymore
daughter OF Maurice Barrymore the actor was
found unconscious in her room az the Da.'aso"
Hotel. this morning from partial asp SUI 49,.
Mic p,rrvmore who is A member OF John Drews
company retired shortly after midnight. Leaving I'M;
word for an early call The can sas sd shs made
her appearance up to the time the IRAN was vas
TO bear the company TO Chicago Inc ,unsor.Ibe
The room was filled with gas which naa esead
from an open burner. Physicians were ss,nmsrsss
Ii is Thought she will be able TO appear w"s
company Tomorrow xuigns -, 90. A<desxlkA-s----'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
TO BE CHOIRNA STrR or Am 'ANGELS'.

Chicago. Jan. l3-Wliam Smedley for ne last
eleven years the choirmaster OF st. Jamess Epls-
copa Church. and for several years past the choir
master also Of the Episcopal Church OF the Ascen-
sion. has resigned his positions here to become the
choirmaster OF All Angels Episcopal Church OF
New-York City. Mr.. Smedley born In Not
tingham. England. fifty years ago, and WAS a solo
singer In Trinity Church. New-York, for several
years before coming to Chicago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
STATION SIGNS ON THE RAILROADS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Noticing the excellent suggestion OF Sta
ton Signs in /. Trains in your last Sundays edl-
ton [ would say il would be Il most excellent thing
to every one visiting your city The writer Is deaf.
and Is In 4 constant state OF nervous apprehension
while riding them for fear OF missing his sta
tlon | would also ask you to recommend the same
Improvement on railway trains Only the few peo-
pie near the door understand the brakemans an
nounccment and II would be such comfort and
relief for passenger 10 kNw. absolutely certain.
that the next station Is 10 and So with ten min
utcs for refreshments. DO advocate the plan FOX
both. and lots OF your readers Will everlastnsly
slick TO you and be grateful. +. l. CROSBY.
Nantucket, Mass, Jan. TO- 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
DESTITTTiON ~ OHIO.
GOVERNOR MKINLEY CALLS UPON THE fEo-
PIE OF THE STATE TO RELIEVE sur
FERlNG MINERS.

FERING MINERS.
Columbus. Ohio Jan. l5-To-night Governor VI"
81 pellet Committee at Neisonvile, urg-
,ng ,n,t supplles be sent 10 Shawnee and Glouster
=. onre az we'll as to Nelsonvile. Immediately the
Governor sen, Mayor Blee. OF Cleveland the to'-
loving telegram;
There Is much suffering for provisions ana oY S,
a,,n,g tho miners OF the Hooking valley ana SUI
dav Greek Valley of this >etate; Il Is or suen a
cSssrac,er that feel constrained TO call upon re
o~o,,s neone Of Ohio 10 render assistance. ine
Of supplies sent las! s MEX n caro oeSn onsh
MI 1s,ncrnari will begin shipping her contriou-
lions tomorrow contributions can e De Ss
80. 70 shin supplies by Wednesday or otnerWise
contribute as It may deem besi. by that tiine
III iatsr indicate TO what points the shipments
should be made. -,
The carload OF provisions that was 70 90 10 20
here this morning was NOT SENT '"' W." o.
1;lous;er tomorrow morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14

advocates The sound-money contingent Is nor ,arte
enough even with the help OF the Republicans 20
make a majority. And there you are. The House
is doing nothing. Time is slipping away, and IL
will soon be time TO adjourn ,,,s
ut has been suggested that Presdent CIeVe'a an,
would Ike to call a special session for Marcn . Du.
for the fact that 1t might be considered an ailfona
the present House 20 issue such can D6b
Congress has adjourned" was suggested IN
SAID the Congressman. laughinSly, ne ~cn.uh
hesitate on that account He would H'tie ra'hef
affrOnt the present House than not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
MR.. oUICG on THE CURRENCY OUTLOOK.

Congressman oulgg, OF the XVIII District. re-
turned from Washington last night When asked
by n Tribune reporter about the probability OF an
extra session Immediately after March to
slider the currency problem, he said: 1T Is entirely
probable for the reason that the present House will
not afford the country any relief. The Democratic
majority is divided against Itself In such manner
as to make 1t impossible for 1t to agree upon any
plan There Is one wing Of the party that
demands State banks. Another wing demands
free silver; another and smaller contingent de-
mands currency legislation such the Republicans
In the House arc willing to give. The State bank
shcuters lack majority; also do the free-silver
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-11-30

father. Mr.. Parke, and his best man,
Mr. Shull. met the party at the chancel.
Mr. and Mrs Parke left Wednesday ev-
ening for an extensive bridal tour They
will return to Omaha during the holi-
days. prior to taking up their residence
in Decatur. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank john
son and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Reed gave
box party for the wedding party at
Boyd's Monday evening, when Crane
presented MY wife's Father" There
was a supper afterward at Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson's.
i think a more fashionable gathering
never assembled in Omaha than the
ore invited to Miss Jess Dickinson's
debut into society, at the Milford hotel
on the evening of the 21st. A dinner was
given in honor of the ten other debu-
tants OF the season, who assisted at the
reception from $50 to $50. A covered
entrance was constructed from the
street to the hotel entrance, where liv-
cried porters escorted the guests to the
dressing rooms on the third floor. On
descending the stairs to the parlor
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-11-30

be turned twice. II you are successful
in the end the king OF hearts is sur
rounded by eight packs OF cards, with
the queens on top.
The Pleasant Hour Club at business
meeting held Monday afternoon made
appropriate recognition OF the annual
charity concert to be held in December,
by appropriating $50 for the purchase
OF tickets, the intention being to at
tend in a body The ladies who have
charge Of the concert are anxious to Sc
cure the patronage and cooperation OF
the leading social organizations of the
city and II is hoped that the example
set by the Pleasant Hour Club will be
followed by the other clubs.
Mrs. w. A. Swearingen and son Tom
have gone to visit relatives at Elmwood.
The musical department OF the Wo-
mans club will give the first Of a series
of musicales at the home of Mrs. Per-
ry Walker. Friday evening. Novem-
Der q, Mrs. DIR. Hanchett of Omaha will
be present and will have something Of
interest TO say.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-11-30

could be seen the young ladies grouped
gowns The parlors were gorgeously
decorated with American beauties and
the choicest chrysanthemums. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Dickinson stood at the
head of the line. Passing along you
were unconsciously ushered into a room
where Nectar fit for Gods" was Law
ishly dispensed. Between two immense
cakes of ice. in which flowers of most
beautiful designs, had been frozen, sat
never failing supply from an invisible
source through an icy trough. Then
came the dancing hall, brilliantly IL
Illuminated and decorated in smilax and
chrysanthemums. Perhaps the most
interesting place was the ordinary,
where a large table was laden down
with game. fruits and other delicacies,
which were served during the evening
in the smaller adjoining rooms The
were two large salmon constructed of
salads, elevated at either end of the ia
BILE around which were arranged game,
meats, etc.
The Cincinnati papers this week an
nounce the engagement of Miss Lillian
Mills to Mr.. Horton, both of Cincinnati.
Miss Mills is well known in this city,
having been the guest Of Mrs. George
]. Woods.
The Lincoln club gave its econd dance
and reception at the Hotel Lincoln
Wednesday night. 1t was a chrysan-
themum dance and the decorations were
beautiful. 1t was the largest event of
the week and a particularly brilliant
affair.
The Pleasant Hour club gave its sec
ond dance Of the season last evening.
Clarence E. Tefft is in Avoca to spend