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The herald., 1895-05-08
Notice for Publication

I AND OFFICE AT LOS ANGELES. CAL,
IL April 25, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proofin support OF his claim, and
and receiver at Los Angeles Cal. on June
18th, 1895. viz. Pierre Augustures Home No:
1922, for the VIZ of lots 8 and and VIZ Of
sW1t section 2. Township N, Range II W,
B. NJ.
He names the TO lowing witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon ana cullvaton
B. Davies, Pierre Lafourcade, all of Castac, Los
Angeles county, Cal
7. ]. BOLTON, Register.
The herald., 1895-05-08

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
MOUNT VERNON.

The Yale Glee Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club
had a Crowded house at its concert in the opera
house Friday evening, and every number was
encored The selections for instruments and voices
were Of the best and all were new with the excep
ton of one Mr. Lapham, in his serio- song,
and MIR Lakeland who sang the Lost Chord"
burlesque, and gave encore of several impromptu
verses touching upon the recent football game with
Princeton received round after round of applause.
1t would be superfuous to select for mention the
most prominent people. for everybody was there
Mayor Edison Lewis and his family occupied one Of
the proscenum boxes and Mayor Brush and his
family occupied another. Had there been need or
a new ordinance a rebellion In the schools. a run
on a bank. a demand for insurance policies fire
or religious revival all would have been neglected
for in the audience were the Aldermen, presidents
of fire insurance companies. bank officers and
clerks members of the Board of Education the
CLERGY and the fire ladies"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
DR. SATTERLEES ELECTION As BISHOP.
HE WILL GIVE THE MATTER CAREFUL THOUGHT
BEFORE DECIDING on HIS COURSE.

HE WILL GIVE THE MATTER CAREFUL THOUGHT
BEFORE DECIDING on HIS COURSE.
The news Of the election OF the Rev. DR. Henry
Yates Satterlee rector Of Calvary Church. this
CITY, to be Bishop of Washington received
with favor by churchmen in this city yesterday
This is the third time that DR.. Satteree has been
called to the Episcopate. He was elected assistant
Bishop of Ohio, and then Bishop of Michigan, be-
fore his present election. So far he has refused
the high donors offered 10 him. 1t will probably
be several weeks before he announces whether or
not he will accept the Bishopric OF Washington
There are many important matters which he will
have to consider carefully before reaching a de-
cison In case he decides to accept the honor. the
Bishop and the standing committee of every diocese
will vote upon the ton OF his election. If
his election meets with the appreciation OF the
Church the Bishop of Connecticut, who, by seniority
Of conservation is presiding Bishop. Will the
day and the place for the conservation of DR.
Satterce
Dr. Satterlee said to a Tribune reporter. who sa "
him at the rectory OF Calvary Church last night,
that he expected the committee which had been ap-
pointed 10 inform him of his election TO cal. upon
him next Tuesday Wednesday.
Tine only notification Of my election that | have
received said Dr. Satter ee, rs in the form of a
telegram from the Rev DR.. Elliott At present |
do not know much about the new diocese of Wash
ington. | have knowledge of its territory, nor
could tell you the number Of its priests OF its
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
THE COM1NCHE At JACKSONVILLE.
HER Arrival ENTHUSIASTICALLY GREETED Bl
THE PEOPLE.

HER ARRIVAL ENTHUSIASTICALLY GREETED by
THE PEOPLE
Jacksonville, Fla, Dec THE Comanrhe the
handsome new steel boat OF the Clyde Line arrived
in port this morning and tied up her dock at 10 &c.
having completed her first voyage from New York
TO Jacksonville in sixty hours. at the rate Of a
fraction over fourteen knots an hour The ship re-
manned in Charleston nine hours.
The arrival Of the Comanche was looked on by the
people OF this city affair of more than ordinary
Importance. for the that they had share in
creating the conditions that made necessary greater
tonnage 70 carry the business built up In Jackson
vile by their enterprise. not only In the creation Of
conmerce. but In voting an appropriation out of
Their own pockets for securing depth in the river
which would fQat such ships As "A result. when the
big snip came proudly up the river. cutting "a path
or foam, the docks were black with people who
waved their handkcrchiefs and cheered again and
again Signals from their friends crowding the
decks OF the steamer came in response. Steamers
blew blasts of welcome. which were answe cred by
the Comanche's deep-toned whistle.
No EFFORT was made 10 force the Comanche on her
first trip. II would have been unwise, her en-
zines need use TO adjust their parts TO smooth work
ing, but while the ship made only a fraction over
fourteen Knots. clyde officials expect that In the
course OF few weeks she will reel off sixteen or
seventeen knots an hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
THE "PITTSBCRG FLYER" WRECKED
THREE TRAINMEN PROBABLY FATALLY HURT IN
COLLISION on THE PITTsBURG AND


THREE TRAINMEN PROBABLY FATALLY HURT IN
COLLISION on THE PITTsBURG AND
LAKE ERIE ROAD.
Newcastle. Penn, Dec. THE "Pittsburg
Flyer" fast train on the Pttsburg and Lake
Erie Railroad, which left Newcastle at 6 O'Clock
this evening, came into collision with an east
bound freight train near Newport Station, six
miles from this place. The injured are:
Frank Adams, engineer, both legs cut off, skull
fractured will die.
John Doubt fireman. Of McKee's Rocks knee
cap torn off badly scalded may not recover.
W. w. Bishop. mail clerk, or F1ttsburg, padly
scalded, recovery doubtful
Unknown passenger, slightly hurt on scalp.
The wreck caught fire and a panic resulted
among the passengers, all of whom were badly
shaken up and terribly frightened. Willing
hands fought back the flames and the passengers
escaped without serious injury. An engine and
coaches were sent from Newcastle, and passen-
gers and injured were brought TO this place. The
victims Of the wreck were removed to the hos
pital where an examination was made. The
physicians have no hope of saving the life of En-
gineer Adams, and but little hope for the recov-
cry Of Doubt or Bishop The passenger engine,
mail car. smoking and eight of the freight
cars were wrecked and are now burning fercely.
The track is badly torn up. and traffic will be dis
continued several hours. The failure Of the
freight train crew to send out hagman TO stop
the passenger train Is said to be the Of the
disaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
now GENERAL RODRIGUEZ FOUND HIS MOTHER
From The Cincinnati En1uIrer

Mr.. Morris H. Splard. one Of our best known cit
liens has a son. l.. H.. in San Marta. Department
of Magda.ena, Colombia, South America. The young
has been in business there for some years.
and is doing well Ia recent letter to his father
young Spillar1 in a postscript, remarks II shall
now recount 10 you fact that is stranger than
fiction" He then goes on 20 state that he was In
the sitting room of hotel In San Marta recently
and witnessed the occurrence he details. Three
general officers of the Colombian army, then
tour of Inspection also in the hotel sitting
room. Soon poor woman came into the apart
asking for aims. Her condition was most pit
liable, and TO add TO her sad condition. her head
was bound up hiding a cancer on the forehead.
She approached the three officers and begged aid.
Two Of the officers gave her % cents each The
third one handed her 81. Encouraged by the munif-
cence OF the beques she respectfully requested the
names of her benefacors. The one who gave her
81 said his name General Elias Rodriguez Said
the poor o.d mendicant Il had son OF that name.
and II he is alive he IL about your age This state
interested the officer. and after a lengthy
versation in which the beggar woman recounied
her history. IL was ascertained that General Rodn-
guez had given aims to his own mother. In brief,
the General at once took her In charge provided
Literally for her. and she Is now the happy and
spected guest Of honor in his own house. This
story Is literally true, and young Mr.. Sp..ard by
chance witness to this strange and romantic
meeting OF m other and sOr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
MARYLAND Day CELEBRATED.
ANOTHER FINE MILITARY DISPLAY AT THE AT.
LANTA EXPOSITION.

ANOTHER FINE MILITARY DISPLAY AT THE AT
LANTA EXPOSITION.
Atlanta, Dec. maryland has surpassed all
other States South Carolina excepted in her rep
resentation at the Exposition. The military parade
was imposing The line comprised the 9Th and 4th
Maryland regiments. Company Il, lst Regiment,
Captain Fisher commanding; LIST Naval Battalion,
Commander Emerson; the Gate City Guard of At
lanta. Brigader General Stewart commanding
Colonel Frank Marshall commanded the 9th Regi-
ment and Colonel Willard Howard the ith. The
column marched down Whtehall-st. to Alabama,
TO Broad. TO Marietta. to Peachtree. and through
to the Exposition grounds. escorng Governor
Brown, of Maryland and his staff. The band
played MARYLAND" Dixie and other Southern
airs while thousands along the streets cheered
the soldiers The day bright and beautiful.
Governor Brown reviewed the column from the
stand in front of the Pennsylvania Building.
Speeches were delivered In the Auditorium, Gov
ernor Atkinson speaking for Georgia. Governor
Brown responded. and was received with applause
Mayor Porter King spoke for Atlanta, expressing
the pleasure of his fellow-ctiZens at the presence
of the Msrylanders. Mayor Hooper followed. The
Rev w. O. Murkland orator of the day spoke at
considerable length. Daniel Miller, president Of the
Merchants and Manufacturers Association. of Bal
tinore made the closing address. The exercises
at the Auditorium were followed by reception
for military and civilian visitors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
UESTCHESTER COUNIa.
YONKERS.

nh Committee ~ the Whole OF the Common
Council had lively discussion at Ns ihee""e
day night on that part of Mayor feehe ,
I'm which IL was recommended that ihsteao VI
ing City Hall at the present time poi'oe 80
Ton be built at Wells and Woodwork aVes.' anu mo
tho old nolce station be used to relieve the present
crowded condition of the other city departments
Alderman Sutherland favored the rec@mIhe"u"
and offered n resolution that 1t be adopted gen
eral discussion followed. and City Attorney hum
will look the matter up and report MS dec's'o' :"
The next meeting OF the committee
The annual inspection Of Kitching Post NO 0V'
G. A. r.. took place on Friday night at its head
,,,.rters in odd Fellows Hall. s. c. Chambers. OF
orrell Post Sing Sing, was the INSPECTING 9 ahrsr
and he accompanied by Commander A Som
ysde f,li Valentine OF that post After the nspeGi
ton the annual election OF me post was nrsr
Abram H. Tompkns. senior vice-commanderr;; Jo'
H. Rein, Junior vce-commander; Albert Sieye dIi
surgeon: Joseph Andrews. chaplain; +. j. Mitchell
adjutant; William H. Fisher. quartermaster James s
sheridan officer Of the day a. j. JosH be Sae
campment
The Yonkers Yacht Club at It's annual meens on
belS Mclaughlin. vce-commodore; Frederick :. C.;
Williams feet captain j. L. pGnfocd rrSolai ars
xen na"S M"rph
and Charles Lemkul, steward Commodore BlaHe,
speech retiring.
Charles p May president Of the Yonkers Bicy
Club has announced the following committees
Finance. Charles s Durham, NJ. P. Kaler and
Henry w. Pagan; House; Thomas Rayner Joseph
Murphy Herbert Sherwood and n. W. Pagan; En-,
tertainment Thomas Rayner, j. H. Land ana
C;raeme Stephens; Racing, Graeme stephens Chares
S Burnham and j. |. Van Tassell.
In the games Of the Yonkers Bowling Association n
on Friday night the City Club OF Mount vernon de-
feated the City Club of Mount Vernon. 12o-12i;
Yonkers No l beat Yonkers No. g. 1880
The Mnuet Circle opened its winter social season
on Friday night with dance in Wiggnss HAIL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
LACE TIDES FOR GIFTS
TIE POISONING MYSTERY DEEPENS.
MRS. HOWELL COMES OUT WELL FROM SEVERE
CROSS EXAMINATION

MRS. HOWELL COMES OUT WELL FROM SEVERE
CROSS EXAMINATION.
Wellsboro Penn. Dec. THE Charlotte Howell
murder trial has now been on for weeks and
TO the average looker-on In the courtroom, the
longer continues the deeper the mystery grows as
TO who the real poisoner or MISS EilZaDeth
Knapp at Tioga last spring. Court adjourned at
noon to-day until Monday morning In order that
the hundred more witnesses In the case might go
to their homes at Tioga or In the neghborhood OF
that village 10 spend Sunday.
Major c. W. Merrck. counsel for the defence
is suffering from a severe cold, and was unable to
talk aloud to-day, the examination OF witnesses
being delegated to his colleague, Mr. Young.
This morning the testimony Of J. II. Putnam, a
Tioga attorney, was continued relative to the iden-
tity OF number of letters Miss Knapp had written
TO him enclosing several of the anonymous letters
she had received, but the Court would not admit
the letters in evidence.
Mrs Howell was on the witness stand for nearly
two hours this forenoon, most Of that time under
cross examination. She stood the ordeal well. her
answers being comprehensive ana Gear sh o Is
single point, although her cross-eXarnlnation was
To- her relations with Miss Elizabeth Knapp which,
she said had always been pleasant ana al1ectonate
has been received by her, and which was put in
evidence. The letter admitted the stealing OF a
said that the writer had decided not to burn them
but to them the writing paper was good
count for the return Of four of Miss Knapps letters
with the pencilled notes upon them through the
Frank Knapp was called for cross-examina ton
by the Commonwealth He was asked If he was
not 6ssd to here ana TESTIFY tor ne vb thee
Button Brothers tMrs. Howell's brothers) In New
mitted that Mrs. Howell had asked him last Thurs
day how he would like to go 10 New-fork to be
adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
CHRTSTJfAS SALE OF ARTISTIC WORK.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The Society of Decorative Art, No. % East
Twenty -frst-st.. begins its Christmas sale Mon
day December 8. While the attractive rooms
hibit the highest standards of artistic work. it is
hoped that the generous pubic will not forget the
object OF this practical philanthropy in aid of
women who have seen better days"
Mutitudes OF noble women who have been edu-
Gated mistakenly, not at all, so far as the ex
igencies OF life are concerned, thrown upon the
word by financial disasters, find in this organ
izatlon, through education and the sale of their
various contributions a means OF support, which
not only repays the sympathy and energy spent
in its maintenance. but justly Cams the interest
and patronage OF the public. NJ. \. l..
December / 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
JOSEPH JEFFERSON'S BOXING LESSONS.
From The Chicago Record.


great many years ago Joseph jefferson. while
playing at the Winter Garden Theatre in New-York.
was advised to take boxing lessons. He had been
suffering from dyspepsia and his physician said he
needed exercise. He engaged TO take lessons OF a
retired champion lightweight" Mr.. Jefferson re-
Gently tod Qf his experience as a boxer. Said he:
I'm our contract Ii understood that | was the
party of the first part and the party of the second
part agreed never under any consideration TO coun-
ter on the party OF the first part. These lessons
had been going in my drawing room for several
weeks, and fanced that was improving; certainly
| was, so far hitting out went, for according 10
the contract had it all my own way.
ION the occasion | am about TO describe i had
been. perhaps taking unwarranted liberties with
the champion who must have got little excited.
for before knew where | was | found myself
stretched full length under the piano. expostuaed
with him, informing him soemnly that this was the
second breach OF contract had suffered from him
In the last two days, and begged him in future to
subdue the old horse within him.
I'VE shook hands and began work again. | now
began to dance around my adversary in the conven-
tonal style and had just given him one for his
mob when looking over his shoulder ! discovered
the amazed face OF Dion Boucicault and William
Stuart who had called TO settle a slight business
misunderstanding
They stood aghast at the scene ard fancy 1t
mast naturally have entered their minds that | had
invited them up to settle difficulties by appeal
10 science, and had secured the services OF a pro-
fesslOnal brulser 10 assist me. Their alarm
set at rest by my dismising the lightweight and
politely begging him to be seated"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
Mr.. FEED ALSO SA VS. WOOD LITERALLY.
From The Washington Post

Some OF the many members who In the course
OF the day come and go at the various headquar
ters told the following story yesterday: He went
10 see Mr. Reed last summer when that gentleman
was supposed to be at his home Portland. The
house where Mr.. Reed and his family reside was
pointed out 10 him. and thither he went. As he APP
preached 1t he saw no one about and the only
sound waited to his ears that betokened the prem
ises TO be occupied was the steady grating OF a
Some one was industrlously saving cord wood on
sawbuck In the yard. As he rev nearer he
enabled to distinguish the indusirious person who
proved 10 be a large man and Fat man. The mem
her had expected to find Mr. Reed In slippers and
smoking gown. ensconced IN his library, buttressel
and surrounded with manuscripts and books on po-
ltical economy When Mr.. Reed revealed himself
In shirt sleeves. cutting up the winter wood for the
household. the member stared and wondered II the
vision before him was not counterfeit OF the
original. but "A shout OF recognition from the saw
yer and hearty handshake convinced him that he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
IRE THEY FUGITIVES FROM NEU-JERSEY
THE CLOSING ARGUMENT MADE IN THE FIGHT
FOR THE CUSTODY OF THE SLACK


Washington. Dec. THE closing argument on the
Injunction proceedings in the contest over the chii-
dren of late William II. Slack, who bequeathed
the custody OF them to his sister. Mrs Addie SLACK
Perrine, Of Trenton, ~ j., was made to-day py
Attorney JeIe NJ. Wilson, on behalf OF Mrs FER
rne, before Judge Hagner in the District court.
Mr. Wilson said that the courts of New-Jersey had
no Jurisdiction the custody OF the children, Tor
their domicile well that of their parents, was
here Therefore the children had perfect right TO
leave New-Jersey for this their home. and those
who had brought them had done nothing 10 make
them fugitives from NewJersey justice as had been
stated by the opposing counsel. Taking up the I'M
pleasant features OF the testimony. Mr. Wilson
reviewed them at some length, commenting severely
on the conduct Of Mrs Slack. particularly with re-
spect TO stag dinner at the Shoreham ana the
famous dinner at Harveys. ~,
When Mr.. Wilson finished Judge Hagner took the
papers in the case and said he would render his
decision at the earliest possible day.
The habeas corpus proceedings Instituted before
Judge McCombas last week by Mrs. Slack for the
possession of her children have been postponed
bending Judge Hagner's decision the Injunction.
In the mean time the children remain in the Gus
toiy OF Mrs. Perrine, where they were placed by
the will OF their father, but Judge McComas directed
that Mrs. Slack be allowed to see them daily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-08
1T JOGGERHE1DS WITH THE CABINET
WHAT LIES BENEATH THE ENUMERATION OF AID
MIRAI. GERVAIS.

WHAT LIES BENEATH THE EXONERATloN OF AID
MIRAI. GERvAIs.
Paris Dec THE Cabinet to-day discussed the
report Of the committee that inquired into the or
cumstances that led to the recent grounding OF Al
miral Cervais's flagship the Formidable, ana the
cruisers Admiral Courbet and Admiral Baudn' Inc
report blames the captain of the Formidable for the
strandlng and exonerates Admiral Gervais. 1t
adds that Il is necessary that the admirals should
exercise n eat caution in ordering night manoeuVies
The Cabinet decided that NJ. Lockroy. Minister of
Marine should send Admiral Gervais a letter re-
Commanders of the Admiral Courbet ana the AZ
mra Baqdn the at, ,ba omm"ner Of
the Formidable from the eongratuiations was was
met decided tha; he was only indirectly 10 blame
for the accident.
The above dispatch shows that the new French
Radical Cabinet IS at loggerheads with the chiefs Of
the navy Is well of the army. That condition OF
affairs would be srave and Of a revolutionary
character. if those chiefs were as popular with
their men they represented TO be in the col
of the Opposition organs Of the Opportunist or
Conservative Republican faction, which Was re-
Gently driven from Ministerial affairs.
In the Cabinet of VI. Bourgeois. the Minister Of
War NJ. Cavagnac. and the Minister OF the Navy
NJ Lockroy, are both civilians. occurrence which
have declared that they would reorganiZe the MIL
evi practices which had been denounced by the in
dependent press In France. General Saussier, who
twelve years ago was appointed generalssimo OF
all the French army corps, wanted to resign az
soon a civilian became Minister of War. Tor
General Saussier acting. in fact as Minister
himself. President Faure prevailed upon him TO
withdraw delay at least his resignation. But
st is now reported that VI. Cavaignac. having dis
charged some high officers in the quartermasters
department for alleged maversatons and incom-
potency. General Saussier has resolved to resign
his high office. and that he Will be succeeded by
General Yamont
AS to the navy. Admiral Gervais is practically
Its highest commander and he is now known TO
be on Indifferent terms with the Minister who is
q civilian Admiral Gervais is more Radical
than General Saussier. He became popular at the
time he led the French feet 10 the fetes of Cron-
stadt. But since then he has had occasion TO
quarrel with VI. I.ockroy, the present Minister or
the Navy, and with VI. Gu.yesse. the present Colo
NAL Minister. whose hand he refused 10 shake
Many more facts could be adduced TO explain
the anmosity now prevailing between the French
Radical Cabinet and the highest officers In the
army and the navy. But Il is known that this Is
due 10 personal motives. and that Il does not af
feet the rank and ne of the military and naval
service in France.