New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-14
MOUNT VERNON.
REPORTS AS TO DEMO
CRATIC PRIMARIES.
THE cIrYs WATER srpFLY-MrslcAL PEOPLE OR

THE CITYs WATER sUPFLY-MUSIcAL PEOPLE OR
CANNING NOTES OF LOCAL INTEREST.
Intense interest was taken in the Democratic
primaries last night" were the words introducing
a report Of them in Of the newspapers An
other paper declared that they were tame. tire
affairs. the attendance being so slim that the
ballot takers almost fell asleep their boxes. The
voters struggled in between long Intervals, cast
their ballots. yawned and struggled out again"
The facts and the dlsheartening remarks made by
some of the Democratic leaders would 10 con-
firm the second statement being nearer the truth.
Tuesday night a hot one, and there were sum
mer gardens and other places more comfortable
for the majority OF men than the hot. stuffy rooms
in which the primaries for the election of delegates
10 conventions were held. AS instance OF the
Intense interest only votes cast for the
seven delegates. one each. l. was wickedly sug-
sested that delegates voted for themselves,
but while courtesy may govern in one delegate Not-
ing for another, it is possible that delicacy which
also governs in similar cases, precluded the dele
gates voting for themselves. Among the delegates
elected are Clarence T Mcclellan. the postmaster;
Alderman William c. Many. School Trustee William
A RaedeT Fire Chief Edwin W. Fiske and Alder
man George c. Weiss.
The body Of James Ross. painter. who Lived at
No l2s South Fourth-ave.. with his wife. and VINO
was formerly a partner Of Jchn NJ 9hlhh WIS
found near the Pelham Priory on Tuesday aIter-
noon From the fact that when found the deau ma"
had a pistol IN his hand it supposed that ne
had committed suicide, but there are suspicious
now that the may have been murdereu' as ne
was respectable. hard working and intelligent ana
no cause IS known for his desire 10 end his life.
The Epworth League of the Methodist Church
has appointed a committee to consider the forming
of a Chautauaua Circle. The Rev. Or. G NJ GrH-
fin will preach on the subject tomorrow night
AT the last meeting of the Board of Trade Joseph
s Wood chairman of the Committee on water
Suppy. presented elaborate ana interesting re-
mort on the present condition and future prospects OF
the water supply of the city He dwelt upon the
rapid growth of the city in manufactures business
private homes and population. and showed that IL
was sufficient to adnonish the people that even
with the foresight and good judgment exercised ny
the present company in making PROVISIONS ior tie
immediate future even a supply of 100000 gallons
a dav may not be sufficient ten years hence MOUNT
Vernon has at present. he said few manufacturing
establishments but this condition was not likely 10
remain long: its population furnishes supply OF
labor which the manufacturers Will be quick 10
use and the improved piers are sure to oher such
advantages in transportation to induce manu-
facturers TO locate them. For such estao-
Hshments large supplies Of water Will be needed
raising the average daily consumption per capita
The population of the city is now about 1870" an IN
crease OF about 40 per cent in five years II 1t con-
tinues TO grow it has in the last five years the
In 1896
The Mozart Club has resumed its Thursday
evening rehearsals. and expects 10 give concert
carly in the season The club has given several
concerts for charity and it is Planned TO DO the same
during the winter
The Mount Vernon Musical Society composed Of
more than a hundred selected singers from the
0ratorlo Socety me han heen DeTa1tny organ
zed and will begin rehearsals al once for concerts
to be given during the season. Those who not
singers may become associate members, and will
receive tickets for each Of the invitation concerts 10
be given.
MIA of A 70
a large number are taking steps looking to the
organization Of a club
The Char.es J. Nordqust Camp. Sons Of Voter
ans IS 10 have a benefit entertainment at Willard
Hall on Tuesday evening Judge William Il Bari
The Record has arran.,d unique plan for
the benefit of the Mount Vernon Hospital man
5ensnG srg tun corps of w wom"n. Womans Edition
Ybe na6er Vii have several pages Of reading
matter and every article vii be written by woman
contributors Several thousand subscriptions nave
already been received
Bigelow was he'd ny the women Of he Methodist
church on TUESDAY Mrs Bigsiow d.ei fe" days
ago.
Mrs Elizabeth whitaker. for many years Prn,,
elpa Of senool No has presented 10 me 9S5 ach
her late husband was the author name y Trans
gressing the Lazy L IN hI no ne h"'N
Nationai Encampment of the Grand Amy ~ the
Republic at Louisville weaf 'l, I va anu III
Charles VI. Moseman and tolon-i anl MIS. nrN'
auss. VINO are guests Of Lafayeii. Pos, o. Nei-
York Clty
"Firemen's Day" or what il known a. the ftH
inspection of the Fire Departm MT VII take place
on Thursday afternoon next. In aldiu2h - inc
parade and competitive trials there vi. DE- an an tx
hibtion test OF rcspraior upon rough frame
building and Of the ball nozzle among Others
who have accepted invitations 10 be present are
Chief Bonner and j. c. Hun superint endeni OF the
Fire Patrol OF New York. G. G Little president
OF the Phoenix Fire Insurance Company, ana
Chiefs W X. Nossiter. OF larry Town. }, koss, ~
New Rochelle. james Haight Of Peek kill. J..
Iowden. OF Port Chester and NJ. sta J. OF fonkers
ST. Josephs Academy a Roman catholic instiiu-
tion for Young women and children has been
opened al No 259 South Third-ave. formerly owned
by Mrs John Radley II il n boarding ana diy
school for pupils from the primary up 10 the coli
lege preparatory classes, with instrumental ana
vocal music. drawing painting and anguages
There are tweniy-four large rooms In the building
which have been remOieiled and reiurnishcd by
the Sisters OF Mercy
The homeopathic physicians have established
dispensary which II 10 BE- maintained IN connection
with the Bureau Of Charities. The dispensary VIII
be free for those unable 10 pay. and the doctors
Will bs IN attendance from TO o'clock p. m each
Gay excepting Sundays. The Board Of Physicians
il composed OF Drs. Henry q. Jones. Nathan Nut
ing / W Ferris \. House and William b.