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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
MR. THONAS'S SIXTH CONCERT.

The echoes OF Wagner. as interpreted by MI Paur
md played by his Boston musicians at the Metro
,o,,,an Opera House on Thursday evening. had
scarcely died away in the big auditorium when the
doors were opened again-this time TO admit the
friends and admirers OF Theodore Thomas and his
Chicago band And they were opened none too soon
<or every person In the large audience which gath
cred 10 listen 10 the sixth concert or the series
seemed anxious to hear the opening strains Of Dr.
Dvorak's lovely symphony. From the New World"
THE result was an unusual and uncomfortable
amount of crowding and jostllng In the lobby. In
tru,h there was far anxiety manifested 10 get
into the auditorium before the concert began than
there was TO remain until 1t was over: which may
he satisfactorily accounted for by the fact that the
,rogray,me began with Dvorak and ended with
Richard Strauss.
DR. Dvorak's symphony was played with accuracy
ard nrec,son by the orchestra, although Mt
rhomas's reading tended toward the mechanical
and was characterized rather by lstlessness than
noe,Ical feeling The symphony's many beauties
and It's distinctive favor were. however. by no
,naans hidden The sooist for the afternoon was
NJ, Josefyy who played LsZt5 second concerto In
a major with great dash and briilMncy. IN re-
snonse 10 an enthusiastic encore he repeated the
siow movement from the + minor sonata OF Brahms
which ne played on Monday evening. $1,000, .
Two collections from Wagner. the Baccnanae from
..yro rnhsser' and the ''Segfrsd ldyl, and Rich
~ otrauss's fantastic experiment IN Instruments
ton iabe;led 9TH. EulenspieGeL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
CONTESTS OVER ESTATES.
THE soMERs CASE NEARLY CLosED-ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE AN ADMINISTRATOR

The contest over the will Of Frederick Maxwell
Somers. who died in Southampton England. In
January 1880 leaving all his property TO his alleged
fancee Violet Gratz Brown. of Kirkwood, Mo. was
resumed yesterday before Surrogate Arnold. Miss
Brown was present dressed in deep mourning She
was placed on the witness stand. and testified that
she never knew any member Of Mr.. Somerss fam
lily. She questioned in regard to William i.
Richie, who present when Somers died IN
hotel at Southampton. two days after leaving the
steamer New-YorlS. which he sailed from TINS
port. Miss Brown said that she never knew MT
Richie.
Mrs Julia H. Percy and Mrs. Hester Palmer tes-
titled 10 knowing Somers for a number OF years
The latter never heard Somes mention MISS
Browns name The former said she heard Somers
refer 20 Miss Brown only once, and then simply as
q woman ne had met in his travels Ihis efoec
the evidence
Mr. Forbes for the contestants wanted an adjourn
rent TO May but Surrogate Arnold said thai as the
had dragged along for eighteen months the con-
te.stants had had sufficient time IN which TO prove
their claim on the ground OF undue influence. You
must present something TO base TN adjournment
on" he said. There is absolutely no evidence OF
undue influence. yet you want me TO postpone me
case The whole matter. anyhow, hinges on the
soundncss OF Mr. Sonerss mind. II ne was or
sound mind. has been testified by the deience'S
witnesses then the will stands. II the contrary IS
shown. there is ground for breaking the VIZ. } on
have presented nothing 10 SHOW tnat Mr. SON. ~,
was not in the possession CT his sound senses Ihis
case cannot drag along in t.!s Gy
Nj Forbes said he wanted the evidence OF TWO
stewards o. the steamer New-Nork IN regard 10
Somerss condition bis last voyage. SlFroGa.e
Arnold said he would give him April j. 70 pro-
those witnesses. The case was then adl2urneI-
Application was made 70 Surrogate Fitzgerald yes
terday by William A. Aud, o: No lob tifth-ave ore
Of the heirs OF the late Mss Isabella Dolmage ior
a revocation OF the Letters OF administration granted
upon the estate TO Isabella r Irving. IL Is asserted
by Aud and other heirs that the estate is worth
.S5 COO and that Mrs. Irving that It's value 10
only 90 The letters. II is alleged were obtained
by Misrepresentation II is also alleged that certain
.nTo al To
time ago by Mrs Irving belonged 10 the estate
Auld's counsel said he Intended 10 make an eToft
TO recover the bonds claimed by Mrs. irving. The
latter was a second OF the jesiator. and for
years was her companion. she wants 10 have the
court pass on the accounts ana 70 resign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
PROFESSOR FRANCIS R. FAvA.

Washington. March q (SpeciaD.-Professor Fran
els r. Fava, who held the chair Of civil engineer
ing at the Columbian University, died IN this city
this morning Professor Fava was the son Oh
Baron Fava the Italian Ambassador TO the United
States and made his home at the Italian Legation
He was still a young man. thirty-nve or thirty-sM
years OF age but had already taken a high position
In his profession He was born in Italy, ana re-
ceIved a thorough university training. ending at the
Polytechnic School at Zurich, where he received the
degree of civil engineer in 1882 He became men,
Der OF the American Society Of Civil Engineers IN
1890 Before coming to this country he was occu-
pied In engineering work in his native country ana
in France and showed a marked aptitude Tor the
profession On coming TO this country ne renouhceo
his claim 10 the succession to his fathers title ana
afterward became a full-hedged American citizen.
He was devoted TO his adopted land and was IN
tensey American In all his views. He took deep
interes; IN the Corcoran Scieniihc Schooi OF tne
Columbian University having been connecteq WITH
the university for six seven years past he nau
been a sufferer from consumption for some time,
and finally succumbed that disease PROFESSOR
Fava was unmarried He was an attendant at the
First Baptist Church, although not cnurch mem
Der He Mason and associated WIN hu MD,
OF other societies The body will be taken to Italy
for burial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
TRYING TO OUTDO EIFFEL.
From The Chicago Inter Ocean

From The Chicago Inter ocean.
A company has been formed to erect the Lake
Front or some other pace In the city tower l.IJ0
feet hgh--hgher than any other tower In the world.
The design Is by -. r. Proctor and took the prize
offered by James w. Scott In 1880 for the greatest
attraction to the WoriaS Columbian Exposition
The number OF designs placed In competition was
about 400. but Proctor's took the prize. There was
too much else 10 do about the Worlds Fair. and
the erection Of a tower WAS given up IL is now
q success and add to the attractions OF Chicago
The construction and success OF the Einel Tower
has proved that the building OF structures OF this
kind Is not only practicable. but that they can be
made successful as business enterprises The Ethel
Tower, which cost S.2OOOo Is said 10 have paid for
Itself In six months. Mr.. Proctor claims that a
tower after his design be built for one-thrd
less and will have greater earning capacity. The
Eiffel Tower has only six elevators while Proctor $
tower viii have fourteen will have additional
features that vii! add to It's revenue. II Is the de-
sire OF the promoters TO secure the privilege OF
using ground on the Lake Font other
available point for Its erection and 1t Is understood
that the subject VIII be acted upon by the city
Council at an early day. A stock company has
been formed with $4,000 capital stock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
THE POND VERDICT SET ASIDE.

JUDGE TIIAYER SAYS 1T WAS NOT IN ACCORD
WITH THE EVIDENCE.
Hartford Conn. March 27.-The verdict Of the jury
in the Pond will case. which the appeal OF
Arson Phelps Pond of New-York. from the probate
of the Will OF his brother Charles NJ Pond. was set
aside by Judge John NJ Thayer in the Superior Court
this morning Two weeks ago tomorrow. after
trial lasting six weeks. the jury returned verdict
breaking the VIII.
Counsel for Arson Phelps Pond were about 10
make a motion regarding the motion already MADE
10 set aside the verdict on account or alleged I'M
proper conduc, Of jurymon. when Judge Thayer IN
terrupted them and said that he would first give
his decision on the motion for arrest OF judgment
and for new ira, on account OF the verdict having
been against the evidence
Judge Thayer said that since the arguments OF Inc
counsel for the appellant had been made. he had
carefully examined the evidence and he had FOUND
nothing TO change his opinion that the verdict was
sea,ns, the evidence and nanifesty 80 that he
thoucht the verdict ought to be set aside lie APP
nrevlated the argument OF counsel for ihe appel
I'M Thai 10 sci aside The verdict IT must be evident
RAJ Inc tiIry was acting under some prejudice or
Ios aso the fact that MS action III setting dSiue
,he verdct prevented the successful party ilah!hb
a., aooeal to the Supreme Court. However aiteI
ioolinp nj recent decisions. he was satisiled that
" here the Judge is satisfied. AS ne was, tnat inc
verdict il against the evidence. 1t should be set
aside. 49,. oo,neo, for Tho annel-
ont said his afternoon that another appeal would
ha fle6 against the probate OF Mr.. Ponds WILL ana
there would be another trial!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
THE EXHIBITION TO OPEN MONDAY
RECEPTION AND DANCE AT THE ACADEMY

Of DESlGN.
At the National Academy Of Design last evening
there was reception given by the members TO the
Fellows OF the Academy and their friends. in order
mat they might have good view Of the seventy
first annual exhibition OF the Academy before It's
opening TO the public on Monday next. The chief in
cdent of the evening the unveiling Of the
statue OF William H. Fogg. +. n. A.. who be-
queathed to the Academy some time ago the sum OF
$4,000, which went TO found what is known as the
Fogg School Request. The statue which Is or
bronze presented by the Fogg estate and Is the
work of ]. c. A. Ward. y. A. 1t occupies proni-
noat position in the Academys building, being
placed half way up the grand staircase.
The unwilling ceremonies last evening were ex-
tremey brief and simple. Henry Parish made the
presentation in a speech just long enough to explain
the circumstances surrounding the gift. and Pres-
dent Thomas ". Wood received the statue for the
Academy with a few briet words of thanks.
The statue was unveiled by Miss Ida Farrngton
the little daughter OF c. S. Harrington. supern-
tendent OF the Academy.
Before and after the presentation the guests spent
the time In forming their individual opinions OF this
years exhibition. At 1880 o'clock supper was
served. and dancing filled out the rest of the even
ing Music was furnished by a Hungarian band
factory manner but the way 1t played The Star
Spanglcd Banner" almost made the bronze statue
DIN. T. Warner made the arrangements for the
unwilling OF the statue. The jury Of selection for
academicans: William II. Beard. L. H. Bashheld
Robert Aum r Brevoor j. G. BrCTn George
j. Fl. Dolph. Gilbert Gaul. e. !. Henry; David John
son. William II. Lippr colt. William Magrath, toD-
ert G Minor Thomas Moran Villain Mo Grono VA a
Yewell The Hanging Committee is made up of Gill
bert Gaul, Robert Blum and Walter /. Palmer
next Monday to May lS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
MISS MORTON'S FAMOUS GOWN.
Washington correspondence OF The Chicago Time
Herald.

Sometimes the ciever, women who writo up the So
cety news for the Washington and oui-of-town
plpers permit their personal piques and disilk.s 10
get the better OF their Judgment II women In jour
nal!sm have any fault, IL Is intensity and prone
ness to wreak thor private rcvenges IN print An
amusing story illustrative Of this tendency * tod
In society circles. Miss Morton. the sister Of Sore
tary Morton. and the mistress OF his household
puIposey gowns herself very plainly. IL Is a mat
ter OF taste with her. and she ia bod enough 10
have her own way In such matters AT al times.
one day society reporter called on Miss Morton
and requested permission 10 write up the gowns
with which the sister and social representative OF
the Secretary OF Agriculture was 20 through the
season then commencing. Bat do not Ike that
sort OF thing faid Miss Morton. besides. have
nothing whatever worth writing about"
Highly Indignant. the young woman who was
"dOng" society went away. she did not think sho
had been rightly treated and. womanlike. she in
tended 10 get soon the New Years reception
at the White House came on. and the account In II
local paper described the gowns OF the ladies OF the
Cabinet excepting Miss Morons, and then added:
1.-THE sister Of the Secretary OF Agriculture wore her
last years black dress" This was not pleasant,
but 10 said word. Ten days later the irnt
OF the card receptions was given at the White
House. and the newspaper article ended with these
words: Miss Morton was becOmlnsly attired n
that same old black dress" BY this time Miss Nor
toms back gown had become famous and no one
enjoyed the joke better than Miss Morton herself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
AT THE IRVING PLACE THEATRE.

..Das Hungcrloos" comedy by Vollrat Schu-
,nacher and Malkowsky. was presented for the hrst
time in this country at the Irving Place Theatre on
Thursday evening. Baron Won Rohnsdorn' accord
ing to the story discovers lottery ticket among the
effects of a wayward nephew. who has disappeared
and IN supposed 10 be dead 1t wins prize. ana ne
Immediately applies the proceeds 10 removing the
mortgages from his estates and soon becomes rich
man He puts aside the income however. fearing
that the nephew may appear. When the lawyers
assure the Baron that he may consider his nephew
dead he gives a great dinner 10 celebrate his pros
perity At the height OF the merr1ment the nephew
enters the room, OF course, The surprised baron,
howeycr Their learns that the ticket really belonged
10 his WIFE and peace is restored 10 the household
The play was well received and the numerous specta
tors were liberal with their applause Among those
in the leading parts were Messrs: Eggeling, fiel
Reusch Strobe, SCHNEIDER and the Misses Braga
E,orsf and gchIe,lter '.Das Hungerloos" will be re-
heated al the matinee to-day and this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28

St Louis March 27.-Carl l.. Lehman the veteran
telegraph editor OF The Tribune" the evening
coruan paner died Yesterday He came here from
Cleveland sixteen years ago.
Auburn, " v March q (SpecaD-Agnes Devens
Osborne wife OF Thomas NJ. Osborne. president OF
d. NJ Osborne & Co. died about 10 o'clock last night
after an Illness OF several months. She was born in
Boston, June H. 1865 After the death OF her rather
she 10 live with her uncle Major-"eherai
Charles Devens who Attorney General OF the
United States under President Hayes on OCTOBER
q lssi az Cambridge, Mass. she was marrinq 70
Mr. osborne and has since lived In this city she Is
survived by her husband and four sons the young
est a babe Of seven weeks The body Will be taken
10 Buffalo for cremation. -,
Greenfield Mass. March 27-Dr. Joseph Beals
scventy-four years old. well known as a DENTS, IN
This town for nearly half a century, and president
for many years OF the New England Spiritualists
Camp Meeting Association at Lake Pleasant, dieo
to-day of consumption. lie remained an earnest
splritualst until his death. He was n native OF
Cummington, Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
WRIGHT HOLCOMB.

Wright Hclcomb a well-known lawyer OF TINS ci.y
died yesterday morning at st. Vincents HoSpna
from complication of diseases. He had lived at Tue
Hotel St. Stephen in East Eleventh-st for mum
Der OF years For some time he had been IN pour
health having suffered from both heart anu NV.
,ro,hIes Several weeks ago his condition became
so serious that it was decided to take him TO 81
Vncents Hospital. .
Mr. Hocomb was prominent in Democratic poIit-
ical circles. was member of the Assembly In ISL
Convention He was a candidate for the Assembly
from the With District last fall, but was defeated
although he ahead Of his ticket he was "a mem,
her of the Catholic and Iroquois clubs Mr. Hoicom9
was born in Wes.port, N. Y. where his wdow anu
a grown son are now living. His funera VIII IAN
Twefth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
THE NETWORK CONVENTION.
NOT SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED

From The St. Louis Globe Democrat
The only National importance attached TO the
NewYork Republican se is that which
relates to its declarat ton on silver Oi COURSE tne
convention mac 81 the age mark his
record and his States tribute would MAKE MN nm, a
hownvsr and not very many in it, consider his
candidacy seriously
Mr.. PLATT. THE GREAT ENGINEER.
From The Pittsburg Dispatch
There was no surprise in the New-York State Re-
publican Convention Thomas Plat was IN S Son
Tor the indorsement of Governor Morton
A MODEL PLATFORM.
From The Philadelphia Press
for others The Pennsylvania Convention which
meets next month may well follow IT we hope the
cut il cut and paste Il in their hats and read 1T
over about once day Sucn oec'a'a''0'' - '"'
sylvania would be refreshing
FINANCIAL TROUBLE THE RESULT.
From The Washington Times
Let It be distinctly understood that should MI,
Morton be the nominee at St. LOUIS Wes'e thn
Democrat VII be nominated at Sn niecn The two
great money factions For the satisfaction Of those
concerned this would. perhaps be the gulckes. way
necessary a:arm in financial circles, and be The
cause of continual uneaslness In the business "oi"
Nor IN such an adjustment necessary.
NO DECKER WITH SILVER.
From The Boston Journal.
The financial platform IL a distinct note OF chaI-
lenge, and conveys the intimaton that, so far as
the Republicans OF the Empire State are concerned.
there can be no compromise or bargain or dicKer
with the free-silver men.
A SIGNIFICANT BREAK.
From The Chicago Evening Post.
Evidently substantial proportion of New-York
State Republicans realize that the people OF this
eountry have grave objections to Governor Morton
scndtdaturs. The break in the Morton phalanx u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY.
THE THIRTEEN CLUB HAS GOT ENGLAND
MIXED UP IN THE CUBAN BUSINESS BY
MERELY ELECTING WALES AN
HONORARY MEMBER.

MERELY ELECTING WALES AN
HONORARY MEMBER.
London, March 27-"The St. Janes's Gazette
commenting upon the Prince of Wales'S acceptance
OF honorary membership In the Thirteen CluD OF
New-York. says there must be NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
somewhere. THE Gazette" asks whether the frihee
informed of the nature OF the CLUB WHICH az
cordng to Newyor newspaper on the nigat 'a e
Princes acceptance was read. pledged itseii u W
all In It's power 10 aid CUBA.
The Thirteen Club 1t will be seen. has suddenly
Jumped into a sort Of international prominence.
True 10 its name and traditions. and as recorded at
the time 4, held a dinner the evening OF March
49, at which the feature was the reading or letter
which stamped upon the club the approval or the
Prince OF Wales. The letter, signed by the Princes
private secretary. read as follows:
Marlborough House. Pail Mall, s; Woe
srs am desired by the Prince Of Wales b, to
thank you for your communication informing MN
Of his election as an drscerd OF 70 int ate IN
r sf1 c Sa Of frs Toya o appfecan
hls sih1 ''h the Compliment which has been paid him
has the pleasure Of accepting the election: nave
tic ''0"o' u W. ''''' ''N' FRANCIS KNOLLYS.
This, together with the good things eaten and
drunk. put the members Of the club on their mettie
and they proceeded to discuss the Cuban question
and '.cuss' the Spaniards When they had finished
this interesting diversion they adopted resolutions
of the greatest vigor pledging themselves to DO
everything in their power TO aid sister republic
to achieve her Independence IL Is understood lhat
they wero willing to do this even II they mad TO
do It on some other day than the thirteenth or the
month
The Thirteen Club little thought that by TINS
action they were dragging the British lion into
international complications which that royal beast
had hitherto successfully sriven TO avoid But the
Thirteen Club did II without half trying
Now it appears from the above dispatch tna maine tne
news having reached England that Albert Edward
has Joined a club which wants to free the Cuoans,
there is n pretty how-d'yedo: Piccadilly Is run OF
IT, and II is said that Lord Salisbury may issue
blue book on the matter and. II the Prince VIII no,
Reign from the Thirteen Club may submit the mat
tei 10 arbitration. THE st. James's Gazette IS
apparently scandalized and evidently wants 10
know what t ell. anyhow. UP TO date howsverj;
the Spanish Prime Minister has. 1t Is SAID preserved
a discreet silence upon this momentous complica-
ton. a.. 49,. ~ ,ho
The Thirteen Club. which makes Its home on me
top floor OF No e. John-st, is composed OF DaSu OF
bold citizens whose minds are entirely enancpateu
from the bonds OF superstition None OF its lemD.ts
object 10 being born on the thirteenth OF the Inonth
nor If legacy Of s30O00O0 were left to one OF them
would he refuse N. It ....s
The Princes resignation IA momentariy expected
BY the secretary OF the Thirteen Cub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-28
THE WEATHER REPORT.

EXTENSIVE AREA of DEPRESSION IN THE WEST.
Washington March 2,.-rhe area OF high pressure has
advanced from ale region to the Middle Atlantic
States The New-England storm centre has moved very
slowly TO the Gulf ST. Lawrence. The country be
tween Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains -
covered by extensive depression which has moved
rily during the twentyfour hours from the West
ern portion u America The weather has cleared
I'm the lower lake region and NewEngland with the
cepon OF Northern Maine The weather Is nearly clear
on the Middle and South Atlantic Coast. Clouds have
formed throughout Mississippi Valley and the North
west reported In the Missouri Valley.
The Temperature lower the Atlantic Coast and
higher In the Mississippi Valley and the lake regions
and the Southwest: colder in the Northwest Nearly
clear weather for Saturday In the North Atlantic States.
The weather Will fair In the Middle and South At
lantc States, increasing cloudiness toward
Ing Cloudy weather probably with light rainfall is in
dcaed for Mississippi Valley and cloudy weather
sbly rain for the upper lake region. The weather
Will remain cloudy in the Missouri Valley and me North
west with scattered showers Partly cloudy weather but
probably with little rainfall is Indicated for the South
districts. the lake regions and the Ohio Valley and
Will high In the Gulf States The temperature
Will fall In the Northwest.