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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-18
Wants Footing in China.

PEKIN, Jan. 1S.-The British
minister has presented an ultima
tum to the Chinese government
demanding the opening Of West
river.
LONDON, Jan. 1S.--Officials Of
foreign affairs here say there is
nothing in the dispatch from Pekin
today saying the British minister
had presented an ultimstum to
the Chinese government demand
ing the opening OF West river.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-18
Diving From Starvation,

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. lS.-The
following cablegram is received at
the rooms Of the American board
in Boston, from chairman Of the
Relief committee in CONSTANT
nople, by the way Of Phillippolis
"Weather severe. Many dying
from exposure and starvation. Dis
tribution doubted everywhere,
Leave apportionment to u.s."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-18
The Ministers Kick.

Ell PAso, January 1S.-The city
Ministers union have printed a call
asking respectable citizens not to
contribute money or in any way in
support Of prize fighters. They
clatm disreputable crowds are
coming in here; that the city is
being given terribly bad name
that money will be taken out
rather than left, and that the city
will be disgraced.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-18
Investigating Alleged Frauds.

SANTA FEE, Jan. 1S.-The United
States grand jury is busily engaged
in investigation of the alleged
Peralta grant frauds. James Adj
olson Peralta-Reavas is now con-
fined in the United States Jail and
several persons, who were promi-
nent in the recent trial are here as
witnesses.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-18
They Are AGAINST England,

ST.. PETERSBURG, Jan. 1S.-The
leading Russian newspapers are
unanimous in protesting against
the establishment Of an entente
between England and Russia in
regard to the Transvaal or upon
any other question. The Mosk-
owvski Viedemosten (Moscow Ga
zette) urges Germany to curb Great
Britain's aggressive policy in Afri-
ca.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-18
Gives the Masons $4,000.

RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. 1S.-B. N.
Duke, of Durham, gives the Grand
Lodge of Mssons, now in annual
session here, ten thousand dollars
for the erection of new building
at oxford, orphan asylum, upon
condition that the Grand Lodge
raises a like amount. Nearly half
of the needed sum is subscribed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-18
Fnnght Ahont the Girl,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. ia
fatal duel took place in Rutherford
county Tuesday morning between
Prof. Edgar E. Puryear and Prof.
John Harrell, two prominent
young men. They had a dispute
about a position in school. A
young lady also figures in the case.
Puryear received a mortal wound.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-18
Gar Will Be Crowned.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 1S.-An
imperial decree has been issued,
announcing the coronation of the
car will take place at Moscow in
May next, and ordering that mu-
nicipal and other representative
bodies of the Russian empire be in
yited to attend.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-18
is A TRAITOR.
MISS ANTHONY GOES FOR PRESI-
DENT ELIOT,

And Says he is Unfit to be at the Head of
the Great Harvard University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
pap.DE OF THE POLICE FORCE.

The police parade viii take place tomorrow
afternoon. The three mounted squads consisting OF
seventy-six men. will take part divided into six
companies The mounted men will head the march.
which Will be led by Superintendent McKelvey. and
with the inspectors he will don riding boots for the
first time
There will be about 1900 men In line. divided into
three battalions The park police, commanded by
Captain Mcnamara. VIII form fourth battalion.
some Of whom may be mounted on bicycles.
The Baptist Boys Brigade will parade on Bedford
ave at O'clock but they will be out Of the way
before the police parade. The march will leave the
fountain at Bed.ord-ave. at p. m. thence 10
Iafayette-ave., Schermerhorn-st, TO Remsen-st.,
to the City Hall There the men viii be reviewed by
the Mayor and Common Council. after which the
parade will break up. The music Will be furnished
by the 18th, 18th and 9Th Reglment bands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
ELEVATED LINES SUFFER.
HAMPERED BY INADEQUATE BRIDGE FACrL-
TIES AND SWIFT TROLLEY COM

According to the last quarterly report Of the
Brooklyn Elevated Railroad Company, there has
been material falling off in the earnings Of the
company President Uhmann was asked how he
accounted for the decrease lie said:
The falling off IN the earnings Of our company
can, in a large degree. be attributed 10 the incom-
plee condition OF the Bridge terminals which can
not accommodate all the people during the rush
hours ard consequently turns them to the ferries.
We only connect with the Fulton and Broadway
ferries while the trolley companies reach all OF the
thirteen ferries between Ncw-York and Brooklyn.
and they. Of course. get the bulk of the traffic.
The speeding Of the troey-cars is so great that
they can fairly compete with the elevated roads.
We make little better time. but that is lost in
climbing the stairs to reach our trains. No one
seems able prevent the troey-cars from going at
the rate OF from ten to tive ntyfve miles an hour.
The propOstion now before the Board OF Aldermen
TO change the ordinance of 1895 will be Just as incl
fectual the existing ordinance, for the companies
will certainly defend themselves against claim ZOE
sICo which can only be imposed when an action Is
brought. and the collection or Whlch VIII cost twice
ae much az the possible recovery.
1--WE are confid mt of better results in the future.
feeling that sooner later. even the influence or
the trolley companies cannot Withstand popular
sentiment, which must rise against this awiui
slaughter one remedy 10 regulate the speed or the
trolley will undoubtedly be employed as soon as the
attention o. the authorities is called to II. ina ~
the enactment OF law compelling every troley-car
to be equipped with speed-ndicator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
EY-M4YOR HEWITT on KINDERGlRTENS.
HE is PLEASED WITH THE ACTION OF TIE
BROoKLYN BOARD or EDUCATION.

HE is PLEASED WITH THE ACTION OF THE
BROOKLYN BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Frank G Babboit who is prominent in Brooklyn
kindergarten work. has received the following let
ter from ex-Mayor Hewitt OF New-York
New-York May 10. 1895
Mr., Frank /, Babbott. 40. TG Broaawsy city
Ny Dear SIR: | am glad 10 learn that the Board
Of Education of the city OF Brooklyn has inserted
in It's budget appropriation Of s2ocl FOR the es-
tablshment and maintenance u free kindergartens
in the public schools. II Is surprising 10 m" that
II has taken 50 long 10 convince Intelligent people
Of the necessity OF kindergarten instruction Az
preparation for tAe education to be acquired In the
public schools Ny own obssryaton teaches ,., me me
that the child IS most susceptible OF good iiIpr.s-
sions between the ages Of three and seven years
when under the existing sZste'l, ne - .So'uuei
TEN supplies this defect by methods which cannot
be improved upon: Educn;ion is made a delight 10
are formed which are OF nestmable value. not only
during the formative period Of The child.s educa-
ton. but in after He. In ta,i. II hhi 20 cnoo-"
between education In the kndergartens ana higher
education IN the academies. | would certainly give
the preference TO the former as ,ne more "N'y 10
The defect OF our present educational system -
largely I'm the way Of preparation, and when child
Is received in the schools At six ~ seven years u
age without having other training than in the
streets he Is untitled FOR The discipline OF rchoo1
and incapable OF 'akng advantage ~ - oppor-
tunltics IS between higher education and primary
education. far az tho city - c1ncernei. there IL
wide difference 10 be remarked Very few persons
are capable OF being Instructed In the higher walks
OF learning while there IS no ch.ld who cannot be
endowed with tho primary elements OF a common
school education. provided he Ia taken In hand In
time and the system IL adapted 10 his use The
kindergarten leaves nothing 20 be desired In this
respect. II s economical and effective In some re-
spects our public school system has been great
disappointment 20 us who have relied upon u a.
the basis Of good citizenship. Ny own opinion Is
that this Is largely due 10 the failure 70 begin soon
enough with the child and 10 bring him into tho
public schools in a condition TO profit by their IN
struction
As large taxpayer in the city OF BROOKLYN. I
earnestly urge upon the authorities not only TO
give the sum required. but to add to 1t as rapidly
az possible until the klndergartsns are sufficient IN
number take OF every child below ;he age OF
six years.
Thanking you for this opportunity TO express M
opinion, / am. sincerely yours. -
ABRAM g. HEWITT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
LONG ISLAND NOTES.

On Tuesday next, when the State Railroad Com
mIssioners meet In Brooklyn, application Will be
made by the Patchogue and Port Jefferson Traction
Company FOL franchise 10 construct cross-ieland
trolley road between the places named. The COM
pany has everything in readiness now, and when It
secures the franchise, work Will Immediately be be-
gun.
BENJAMIN Smith, a colOred boy, was arraigned be-
fore Justice Terry yesterday, charged by ten-year
old Henry Christian with throwing him overheard
Christian was the soop Sopho which was lying
In Racketts basin, and was watching Smith work
An argument and Smith became angry, and.
It was alleged. threw young Christian into the wa
ter Smith was fined 49,
Mayor Y. J. Gleason yesterday granted the re-
quest Of the Rev. ). T. II. Drew. colored. to allow
the congregation OF the First Mount Zion Baptist
Church 10 occupy the building at Broadway and
Hopkins-ave.. Long Island city, formerly used as n
police station. a place OF worship. The congre-
CATION had place IN which TO worship and pc
titon was 20 MT the Mayor asking for the use Of
the building Mayor Gleason said Yesterday he had
given the church one condition. He said the
congregation to occupy the church would have TO
convert william Henry Harrison and Elijah Van
rwiile- These are walters In Miller's Hotel where
Mavor Gleason has dined for years. The Mayor
saws that from his experience with them he knows
they are In sad need of conversion.
Al an early hour -'eeterday morning the barn OF
H. Clifton Montfcrt. In Port Washington, was de-
stroyed by fire. AZ the time the flames broke out
there e.ght horses in the building. and they
were burned t. death. What caused the fire is I'M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
lrKINLEY IN ANY CASE.
MAYOR wURsTER SAYS THE OEIOAN rs SEC
OND CHOICE EVEN OF RIVAL DEL
ATIONS

Mayor Wurster talked freely with Tribune re-
porter Yesterday about recent occurrences In the
Presidential contest The Mayor says that his de-
cIson not to go to ST. Louis as delegate has not
essened his interest in the political situation This
Is what he had to say yesterday:
1T seems to me that the situation is clearing rap
idly II the newspaper reports are true, Mckinney
is sure OF the nomination HIS tremendous strength
lies in his being recognized almost everywhere as
second choice where he is not first choice IN TINS
respect his candidacy Is unlike that OF any other
man who has before the convention secured the
allegiance Of large numbers Of delegates can see
no logic whatever in the statements that II Mckin-
lev does not win on the frs, ballot, he VIII not WIN
at all There are in the field one or two favorttc
sons who will not get votes on more than one pal
lot and as soon as they out of the race peueVe
tina: their supporters will turn TO Mckinney II ~
for these req sons that thoroughly believe that NC
Kinley will get the nomination . ,, .
II do not consider that IL would be dlsloyai 10
Major Mckinley for a New Yorker 20 vote for Gov
ernor Morton. Governor Morton as a favorite son
has a right to expect the votes OF the New 0rk
delegates and Governor Mckinley should not be DIS
satisfied If the Ncw-York men vote for the repre-
sentative OF their own State. | have considerapie
admiration for the canvass hat senator quay mas
conducted. think he has made an honoraple cam,
paign His reported visit TO Ohio VIII be watcnei
with the greatest interest. II VIII be a somewhat
bic incident and believe II viii nave some
thing to do IN bringing about the final result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
CONCERT BY THE LAWSON CHORAL GU Is.

\ concert given .ast night by the Lawson choraI
club OF this city at the Pouch Mansion. attracted
large audience Miss Ina Lawson. the Newborn
ora:orio and concert soprano was conductor or the
club and pleased the audience by singing several
numbers The club was assisted by Henry Schroe-
,er .ceII,s, OF the Thomas orchestra; oscar Heh'-
sch.l rutst. OF the Boston quintet; Robert housh-
selqa tenor. u All Souls Church; Herbert -
Gran, planlst: Alice Hltz Couch. contra!to OF the
romnkins Avenue Congregational Church; VILLAIN
u Edwards, barytone and Mrs. Carl Venth, PAN
,s,e The programme was follows
,.,, Tor ,iono "Rondo caprlccoso' .Msnicssohn
""'' ~ 49, Mrs Venth and Mr. Grant
Tenor solo AMI 'sanctus. from hssee ,,,od
Mfr Houghse,lge and Lawson Choral. ,..
,,-elIo Adhgio movement
' Mr. H. Schroeder.
Selected "Mlers Woo!ng ..''.' r an..lj
h Soprano s.l1 and chorus. from "Galla "'uno'
Miss Merritt ard Lawson Chora A., ,,.,
,o,,rarto solo ''Salve Regina Dudley BucN
Miss Couch. N.Y.,
b chorus grand hnaie. ntermezzo from Cavaler,s
spseisiIy arranged for the Lawson Choral Society
guar Trrii Mlss ouch Mr. Roushsedge. Mr. Edwards
~ Miss Ina Lawson
With nute obiisato. Mr. Hen'srhe' c,,,,,,o,.
Piano "Prer,ere Lisoujera Nhan'naae
nary'on' solos. selected seS 41"Oe A |'Meyer-e'"an'
Mr. Edwards.
Cello ALA Poll,cca Pepper
Grand final. rio from Faust Gounod
Miss Lawson. Mr. Roughsedg-. Nr EJwards
With plano flute cello and organ accompaniment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
PSYCHOLOGISTS NAVE Az ELECTION.

The Department Of Phology. the largest and
prosperous in the Brooklyn institute. held It's
annual meeting in the Art Building Wednesday
afternoon The secretary's report shows mem
bershp OF go The following the newly elected
and committees: President, Professor Brain
crd Kellogg; vice-presidents Professor r. J. IL.
Gottheil and Percival Chubb; corresponding secre-
tary Professor J. w. Abernethy secretary, Miss
Emily c. Bridgham Executive Committee. Pro-
fessor Brainerd Kellogg. Percival Chubb. Professor
Charles Sprasue smith, Professor j. E. Ahernesh|y'
Professor Henri Mchaud, Professor secondo Mar
chlsio. Professor Henry Zck, Miss Emily @. Bridg-
ham and Harry F. ToWle. Miss f.. VI. buckingham
was added to the Committee English Literature,
Mrs Flamen II. Chandler and A. Wissner to the
Committee on French Literature, Mrs Amelia
Hanstein to the Committee on German Literature.
and the Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Nelson to the Com
mittee on Oriental Literature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
CARS RUN WITHOUT Conductors.

A PEc1-1JAR SYSTEM USED on THE NASSAU
ROAD AT COMFY ISLAND.
peculiar feature In railroading noticed on
the Nassau road yesterday. a Tribune reporter
boarded car No 40 at Coney Island intending TO
take a Second-ave at Unionvi.lc When the
car started for the Bridge and Fulton Ferry there
was no conductor on board. 4 ragged boy with I'M
washed face and bare feet jumped on the rear plat
form and rang the bell A man In uniform APP
parently the starter took charge Of the levers and
the boy Jumped of. Until Unionville was nearly
reached the one man conducted the car Meeting
ar incoming car. the motorman got off and took
charge Of It, the crew OF that car taking No. 10
along Up to this point no attempt Ead been MADE
TO collect fares, there no one to DO 50 until
Conductor 3l6 along.
This strange method Is sad to be In constant use
In every case where an incoming does not arrive
schedule time. In these cases the starter takes
out the waiting alone and goes ahead until he
meets the late car, which he takes back 70 the sta
tiOn the crew returning with the downtown car.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
LIEUTEyANTS NAMED FOR TROOP c.

Troop placed IN nomination by ballot last night
Winthrop y. futile for junior first lieutenant and
John T Hcttrck for Junior second lieutenant The
names ( these men had been presented by nomi
mating committee composed of r. ". Richards,
Charles I. De Bevoise. Dr. @. Sandleman and Paul
Grout The election Will be held In about ten days
The law allows Troop two first and two second
lIeucnants. but thus far the offices Of junior and
second Lieutenant have been vacant. Mr. Tutt.e is
a brooklyn man and member OF Squadron A. Of
New York He president OF the rough riding class
OF the Riding and Driving club. Mr. Hettrck Is
now first sergeant OF Troop G.
The following were elected to membership In the
troop last night: Or. Arthur l.. Reeve, John u.
Hunter jr, Charles l.. Buss!ng. James s. Petit
and b. y. Levine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
TO TEST WRS. RiLL'S SINLTY.

Mrs. Caroline S. Rail Will b. taken before Justice
Gaynor. OF the Supreme Court this morning, on the
return Of writ OF habeas corpus sued ont by Mira
beau L. Towns. which the lawyer means to have
the sanity OF the woman tested She Is a: present
confined In DR.. Weiss private sanitariurn No slf
ST. Marks-ave. She sent there by Justice Gle
incnt on the certificates Of Drs J. OGrady and r
H. Stone. who deposed that she Is OF ursound mind
Mr.. Towns says that the Old woman is able to
manage her business affairs she was In 1880 when
he first met her. He says that Mrs Rail has several
times been Involved In litigation. She obtained
separation from her husband some years ago and
ter James Craven barber who occupied her store
at NO ll9 Brldge-st, brought an action against her
for slander. alleging that she had called him
sNindler and thief and demanding $4,000 damages
The case has not yet been tried Mr.. Towns admits
that his Client has worried ne se but he SAYS
that he does not think II has made her insane FITS
law partner r. j. McCrossin. saw her In tine sanl-
tnrilim and said that she talked nationally Ar any
rate. Mr Towns says that ne thinks II Is his duty
10 nave proper committee appointed. II Mrs Rail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
4 MKINLEY LEAGUE ELECTS OFFICERS.

The following the officers chosen at the Nc
KInley League meeting In Grand Union Hal, in
Court-st. Tuesday nigh: President. Andrew ia
cobs. VICE president. James c. Cropsey; secretary.
c. j. Meehan. treasurer. w. Fl. Driver: delegates TO
the County Committee NJ. c. fIanton, James w.
Macuy and S. q. Patterson: Executive Committee.
Jackson Wallace. George r. Turnbuil and Harry c.
Covell
The committee appointed by Thomas Fitch.e TO or
ganlze the Mckinley League OF the IVth Assem-
by District win meet on Monday evening at the
home Of Chester B. Lawrence 10 make plans for the
forming OF the league.
The Mckinley League Of the XIXth Assembly
District will meet tomorrow evening In Erie Hall.
I'm Van Brunt-st. to elect officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22
FOR ANOTHER M'KINLEY LEAGUE.
REPUBLICANS IN THE TWENTY -Eldhlh
WARD PREPARING TO ORGANIZE.


The Republicans OF the Twenty-eighth "aru VIII
soon add another Mckinley League to the a'reduy
large hummer in brooklyn. The leading spirit IN
the movement Is william A. Haloran one ot nc
most popular Republicans In the ward. OH. na'io
ran has been pre.idcn. Of the Twenty-e!ghtn Waru
Republican Association, president or the warn I'm
mlttee and secretary Of tine old Twenty-eshth "ard
Association which represented methoeiS"p u
lOoO He has been n member of the County Coni-
ml,tee for years and has shaped the policy % ms
party in his ward In many campaigns ne Is a,'o
a member Of the Executive Committee oi inc 'h'
Congress District, which represents the AuHn,
ton forces of that section. He has large 1oiow
ing IN the Twerty-eighth War1. and proposes 10
bring the men together and get them INTO line ior
Mckinley. Mr. Halloran was seen ye'ei"aS Ny I"
Tribune reporter. He said:
The Twenty eighth Ward is .he second arS ~
Republican ward In Brooklyn. AMI there Is trerheh-
dous sentiment there for William Mckinney. all
the business men and workingmen with whom /
have talked say that they are in favor OF Mckinney
because he represents protection TO American nous
tries sound money and reciprocity. and everytl,ing
ha, Is w G 5"s OF ny
friends and neighbors and even they oesye n hst
viii be Tor tho best interest. Of the country. and
that II he ana TO ,ha { ' Votes can
name these men. Mckinney IS LIBERAL broad ID
Of sterling integrity He is a man who will protect
The interests Of he co i1ty ana res2rs
II he Is nominated ne VIII carry tue "c"'S 0'S''
Ward b. {. ma iority OF 500. -,
Major McKinley's past record indicates that on
all measures affecting the prosperity OF the country
he Is sound lie Is simply the Idol or the party, ana
always has been We have passed through an era
of depression and poverty. the Ike Of which III"
country has never before experienced and we real
za that with Mckinley in the Presidential chair
prosperity viii again return, and better state or
affairs Will exist all around
Other men identified with the movement N the
Twentv-eighth ward to form Mckinley league
are John T. Caravan. the president of the txec'i-
tive Committee Of the With Congress District:
James Gasoline president OF the People Bank;
Theodore Hall and DR.. I.cich. all leading citizens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-22

tba. they were discharged to frighten Pickert ana
other men who were putting up clothespole IN the
yard of the premises occupied by the defendant.
Judge Asphalt also discharged Jennie Foote on
her own recognizance. She was held charged win
the theft of a watch from Elias Abrams cigar
manufacturer. of No. 4J7 Broadway. Abrams met
the girl. who is twenty years old and pretty. In
Coney Island last April. and he alleged that she
took the watch from him while they were on the
way back to Brooklyn in a trol.ey-car. He did not
appear when the case was called for trial IN tho
County Court yesterday and Judge Aspinan re-
leased the girl.
on motion Of Assistant Distriet-Attorney Crane.
Jndee AspinaIl forfeited the bail OF James Monroe.
indicted for grand larceny in the first degree Non
roe was called for trial and did not appear The
same thing happened once before and the Default
was opened Judge Asphalt granted the motion TO
forfeit the bail and said that this time II would be
of no use to attempt to open the default. Monroe
is charged with the theft Of diamond scarfpin from
Edward 5. Van Pet His bondsman is firieus
Mendelsschn OF No 542 Flushing-ave. The amount
OF the bond is 81 900.