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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
DYNAMITE AND BREA DSTIFFS.
THE QUARREL OVER THE GREETLANDSS
CARGO-MORE CORN SHIPMENTS
To FAST AFRICA

Tho do,d.ock an the steamship C;reetands. lying
nj Degraw--t account OF her leo cases OF oyna-
mite still continues Captain Gou'lard positively
refuses TO SAIL FOR Progreso with the explosive on
boari as Il Is now slowed. and the stevedore and
agents refuse to rcstow IT, One port warden said 1t
was not properly slowed. the second port warden
said IL WAS. hut he would not allow the second
officer TO walk the sacks OF corn placed over IL.
and got OF the ship "a quickly AS ne could The
s,evedores surveyor also said II properly
slowed there the controversy rests.
IA matter OF fact tho Federal statutes dealing
with the loading OF explosives appear 70 have been
completely ignored The shipment from the steam
launch was made surrcptitiously and written
notice given TO Captain Goui,lari his chief
officer tina, explosives had been put board his
ship. Yesterday she was moved out into the sip
TO make room for the Norton steamship Ober1n.
The grain rush 10 South Africa continues with I'M
abated vigor. The Oberon arrived at the United
States elevator yesterday from Las Paimas. In
ballast She will take on 10000 bushels o. white
and yellow corn In bags for the East African ports.
:hs rest OF her cargo will be largely oil.
The steamship Baron Douglas. also of the Norton
line from Rio Janeiro In ballast. arrived here yes
teriay afternoon at Dow's stores to load 10000
bushels OF corn for the same ports. Both vessels
VII take large quantity Of oats and bran. as well
corn.
The steamship American has taken on all OF her
stores. and at high water this afternoon shr viii be
shifted into the stream or taken 10 some North
isk o ' @ ng," sM Ma'sr 10 .st ner
twenty-five feet forward yesterday and twenty-six
feet aft. When ready for she will draw fully
twenty eight feet att ard there must be a calm sea
and high water 10 keep her from scrap.ns the
Sandy Hook bar at that. one OF the vessels Is TAX
Ing on ten tons OF sian; powder ana dynamite
\ grain expert said yesterday: Il fancy the con-
s!gnees OF these corn corgoes in East Africa will
have lots OF trouble With them. Put corn on
beard n steamer on damp day like this. send It IA
distant voyage ard IT Will not keep long even
when the corn IA IN the best condition possible Much
Of the corn that has been shipped to Africa recently
has not been In the best condition. ana inclined
think that great deal OF Ii will be badly dam
aged befora IL he used
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
REPUBLICAN, WARD COMMITTEES MEET.

Several Of the Republican Ward Committees held
meetings on Tuesday night, although In no case was
there a particularly large amount Of important
business 10 be transacted Happenings al ST.
Louis are Of prime interest at present. and while
the members of the ward committees are taking
care OF their affairs their minds frequently wander
20 the National Convention. and ward affairs
disposed OF IN short order.
In the Third Ward. where harmony is desired II 1t
ever was In any party organization, speeches favor
ing a restoration OF good Will We're made by William
H. yass and Michael j. Dady The president OF the
ward committe appointed 20 select harmony
committee The committee vii, ratify the 81. Louis
nomination at its earliest opportunity.
At the meeting OF the Second Ward committee at
No 80 Main-st Alfred T. Wilson was Endorsed for
appo,ntment as a member OF the Board Of Educa-
ton Talk Of the coming campaign and arrange
ments for a big ratification meeting were the prln-
cpsl topics OF interest which concerned the Twenty
first Ward members
ma.s-meeting will be held 10 indorse the can
d.dates and platform on Thursday evening, June %
A committee consisting Of Jesse Fuller. Thomas +.
Crown Martin Tehr, Henry W. Slower and Albert
Schafer appointed 10 arrange FOR me ratlnca-
ton meeting -,
aoings OF the Sharkey Doggerel men in the Twenty
fffh Ward we're continued on Tuesday night Mr..
Doegereli presided, despite the fact that he had
from the ward committee, by his own district. The
vacancies created at the last meeting when num-
Der Of ant-mach.ne men were expelled by most
questionable proceedings were hiied by ne ssire-
pients made for tho employment OF counsel 10
make answer to notice OF mandamus served upon
the war committee by the anti-Innchine men Ar
rangements for ratncation meeting 10 ne heio TO-
night were perfected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
THE CONTRACT 81 STAINED.
JUSTICE CLEMENT FURTHER RATlFlES THE
PURCHASE OF THE EAST RIVER
BRIDGE CHARTER.

Justice Clement Of the Supreme Court, filed his
decision yesterday IN the suit Of William Gorlon
against the Mayors Of Ncw-York and Brooklyr
the Commissioners Of the new East River Bridge
and Others TO enjoin the purchase by the Commits
sioners of the charter Of the East River Bridge
Company. The action was brought by Gordon as
taxpayer through his counsel. stephen NJ Hoye
and the allegations were that the proposed purchase
would be a fraud on the cities Of New-York ana
Brooklyn. Justice Clement dismissed the complain
before the defendant offered any proof at all but
BY the terms Of the De sion handed down yesterday
the action of the plaintiff in bringing the suit Is
further condemned. The decision says:
First-That the agreement. bearing date OF Decen-
Der 49, 1886 made 10y and between the East River
Legislature and on good faith by me parties mere
S ana asreem ae IN" were ar,,ns in discharge ~ their
duties to the public and that ne s.!:sanyns o.
the Plaintiff IN rEar! 70 me c1nTrn o ,ne Ana
second-That the amount Of thu price agreed to
River Bridge Company FOR the property was a
aS rssins s9t d w'9a ihS
such discretion wa. honestly and ptoPerY ex-
Y shs aach p n"s was not ' for
FonrthhIrha, the charter OF the East Riyer Bridge
Company which VAS purchased was ana Is valid
Fifth-That the location OF the bridge 70 be
solely within their discretion. and that such discre-
ton vas exercised 3udc.ou',y and in good faith
SIxth-1hat the clause In the agreement relating
IN the provision FOR elevated railroads does not
grant 20 the brooklyn Elevated Railroad or 10 any
other road any RICH, in connection with me bridge
Ecventh-That the agreement VAS and if In all
respects valid. and did not and does not In any
respect constitute waste Of the public funds or the
property OF the TWO cite. or either Of them.
Eighth-That the allegations OF fraud and con-
spiracy which are contained In the complaint and
acconlpany.ng papers wholly unsupported by
proof and unfounded in fact. and should and do
hereby receive he condemnation OF the court as un-
lust and improper
Let Judgment be entered herein against the plain
tlf and in favor Of the defendants for the reasons
Aforesaid di.misslng the said complaint upon the
merits with the costs severally 10 the Commission
ers Of the new East River Bridge and to the Eas
v.ted Railroad Company. defendants herein and
with an extra allowance OF ~" TO the defendan''
the East River Bridge Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
THE PEV. ". j. HCTCHINGS ORDAINED.

The Rev. William J. Hutchnss was ordained
minister at the Bedford Presbyterian Church. Dean
e, and Eoe,rand-ave.. on Tuesday night. The or
d.nation services only were held, as the nstapa-
ton services will be held about year from this
date.
The Rev Mr.. Hutchings began his ministry on
June al the Bedford Presbyterian Church. AMI
has met with decided success He is graduate Of
Yale class OF s2. and studied for the ministry at
Union Seminary. NewYork State. For some time
he preached IN the Clearlake Congregational
Church, Northern Wisconsin,; he is good extern
pcraneous speaker using no notes.
II. Moment. formerly pastor Of the Westminster
presbyterian thurch' ne ihvocauoh was py ,he
Church Scripture reading by the Rev Or r. p
sermon. by the Rev. Alfred II. Moment vocal
solo. Abide With Me" by N. Hews; vocal seee-
tons, by the choir; ordination prayer. by the Rev.
Dr. J. d Wells Of the South Third Street Presby-
terrain Church. hymn. No. 5st, by the, congrega-
Of the Greene Avenue Presbyterian Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
A DISPUTE ~ A WOUAN'S CLUB.
THE HEALTH PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION sCs
TAINs ITS PRESIDENT TOUCHING DR.
OAKEY'S WITHDRAWAIA

ThINS ITS PREsIDtNl tiiIN'r Dit
oAKEY's WITHDRAWAL
Tho unpleasantness attending the withdrawal OF
Or Fanny Oakley from the secre'aryship OF the
Wom.n's Health Protective Association Al the an
mai meeting Of that organization. held on the
grounds OF Mrs Jere Johnson. at No i6S Hancock
ST last week has been stirred up by resolution
unanimously adopted at a special meeting OF the
members on Tuesday night The resolution reads:
Whereas. owing TO recent public communications
som. possible misrepresentation may have arisen as
10 the lack Of harmony IN the Board,
Resolved That the directors Of the association
cheerfii.ly bear record 70 their unqualified con-
Scrimgeour and hereby clearly and concisely state
that they thoroughly indOrsc Mrs. Scrmgeour In her
work and management. IN every particular, at all
times and In all places. They arc confident that
inc unurccedened success OF the sssoca ton and the
esteem in which II is held by the public and It's
officials is owing 10 her just conservative. refined
and discree, method of administration and the unity
which has marked the progress OF the society for tho
last ak Is due 10 her unfaiing courtesy TO its
officers and members.
The resolution is signed In behalf OF the Board by
Mrs A. j. Perry. vice president; Mrs. Jere Johnson.
r. corresponding secretary; Mrs. A. H. Wagner,
treasurer, and Mrs Ogden T.. Parker
Mrs Johnson refused yesterday 10 say just where
the meeting was held. Mrs. Scrlmgeour. the presi-
dent IL upheld apparently. by the leading members
Of ,he association. She has said practically moth
ing about the criticisms Of Dr. Oakley. but admits
that she cut the report Of the literary secretary be-
cause Il too long.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18

ne received the degree OF \. b. the highest honors
in Latin and Greek. and afterward became an III
-structor at the college.
on June II the Board Of Trustees OF the wyoming
State University adjourned. after transactng large
quantity Of important business, not the least OF
which was the selection OF president OF the uni
versity There large number Of applicants TOT
the place but although Dr. Graves is only twenty
seven years DID, he selected 10 MI the ohice lie
has already distinguished himself in the educational
world. The degrees Of A. II. and A NJ were con-
forred upon him by Columbia University, ana the
degree of Phi. u. by the Boston University. After
occupying the chair of Greek for two years at Co
lumbia College. he became professor OF Greek at
Tufts College. Boston. where he remained for hVe
years. when he resigned TO go 70 Laramie DR.
Graves is the author of some well-known works on
the classics and is contributor In classical bog
raphy 10 the international Encycopaedia pr
Graves comes Of a prominent New England family
Last year he married Miss Helen Hope Wadsworth
whose family is connected with that OF longfelow.
the poet. Mrs. Graves Is graduate Of Boston nj
verslty. Immediately after his appointment he eft
Laramie for his home In Boston, where ne Will spend
about month arranging his affairs before making
his home in Laramie. Mrs. Graves Will accompany
him to his new scene OF labor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
TO HONOR FAITHFUL SERTICE.
A TESTIMONIAL FOR, THE REV. JOB @.
BASS.
THE VETERAN METHODIST WHO HAS BEEN MORE
THAN HALF CENTURY IN THE PULPIT.
THIRTY YEARS PENITENTTARY CHAP
TRIBETE.
LAIN TO RECEIVE DUE TRrBUT

THIRTY YEARS PENITENTIARY CHAP
LAIN TO RECEIVE DUE TRIBUTE.
A committee OF Brooklyn clergymen has started
subscription to buy suitable testimonial FOR the
Rev job c. Bass the aged chaplain OF the Kings
County Pententiary. in celebration Of his rounding
out thirty years work az minister TO convlcts. ON
the committee are Dwight Johnson. Theodore L.
Cuvler Cornelius d. Wood Mrs Benjamin Van
Delft @. lie Lacheur and Charles W. King
This is the circular which they ere sending to
Brooklyn people:
Dear Sir: The Rev JOB G. Bass. the veteran city
missionary and chaplain Of The kngs County pe ns
tcntiay Will soon COMPLETE me h hat ns1ion
These long years OF faithful and selfcsacric, Eng
abors in behalf Of the n nn Gla ocass from So
cety have been won 20 virtue and to positlon .sr.
The f%.' once strong man. eighty years OF age
hmrdcns and many OF those who love him and re-
hi; character and work view w dhv no Of i the
sS4yc Of f this s and useful Of God and
humanity. ~, ,,. o,,r,, h,s heen ex-
ceedngly small in view OF the character Of MS WORK
and n. con:a7 demanas Tppn AK
Tor times to practse the most rsid Inyiny
4a h se % asnd ffaiy saf to say in
presence Of suffering and want ,, or. urdor n bur-
den Of rra,efu obstion to this trsess veteran OF
tho Cross; and we believe they VIII weirUs an
Appropriate testimonial OF the grateful anecion IN
which he is held by his fellow townsInen or an
creeis colons ana conditions. Although his health
is impaired he SUI holds on 10 his ngSe Tor 1Ts ana 10
| make some generous provision for the good oid
mans declining years Contributions toward this
| testimonial ca be sent TO Dwight Johnson. No %
Sidney Place.
Mr. Bass was born In Charleston. 5 C.. February
4 1913 He Joined the Methodist Episcopal Church
In 1896 and was licensed to preach IN ISL He came
North nine years later and united with the Fleet
I n,1
Methodist churches-the New-York Avenue. jane.
Nostrand Avenue and Embury -sprang from small
trcetlncs I'm private houses which were conducted
Gy MIR BAGS He assisted in organizing the gin
New-York Regiment al the opening OF me war ana ana
wa. commissioned as its chaplain. Dur!ng three
years service under Generals Banks and sheridan
he di noble work in hospitals where yellow rover
and smallpox ragged Upon returning from the
enr Mr. bass became missionary Of the Brooklyn
Ciry Mission Society. In whose employ ne ~" re-
mains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18

nort ~ PenunIyania. Nova Scotia and Bermuda
4 committee bmposed Of one person from eacll
conference has been appointed to se.ect residence
i Sn are all being discussed as the episcopal head
quarters and Is probable that one OF these VIII De
sides his European trip Bishop Grant y has travelled
His last diocese in the South contained l,lo trav-
eng preachers 1900 communicates. lovo congr ga
tions and three Institutions OF learning. The work
which the Bishop did there was exhaustng ne
has himself taken into the Church during me last
four wears 100 persons 1t was the nervous break
down OF his work In the South that ed his people
to make him a present OF the foreign trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
EXHAUSTED WATER FINDS.

DELAY or THE ALDERMEN EMBARRAssEs THE
MEN ON THE PAYROII.s
The delay Of the Aldermen IN considering the
water maintenance and water construction budgets
for the year ending May !. 1897 IS likely 10 emhar-
rass employees whose salaries depend on these ac-
counts. The average payroll is $1,000 a month
from these accounts. and the resolution now before
a committee directs the Controller TO transfer from
the water revenue account to the water mainte-
nance account the sum Of sgsi0S The City Work.
Commissioner communication 10
Common Council urging that II speedy action be
not taken there Will be no money pay the en-
ployes In the Chief Engineers ana Purveyors
bureaus. and at the pumping stations. No money
f. available for the June salaries In water main
tenance This matter was referred 10 committee
OF which Alderman LEIGH il chairman. May
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
AFFLICTED CAR CONDTCTORS.
From The Baltimore Sun.

glance the eyes Of many the streetcar
conductors shows that something Is the matter. The
eyes are RED about the edges OF the lids and are
sometimes innnmed one OF the conductors said:
The trouble IL limited TO conductors of open cars
and Is caused by the long brass handles the end
OF each row OF seats which a conductor is com.
PEELED to grasp frequently as he walks along the
footboard. Aflcr time the perspration from the
hand acts on the brass and the hand becomes
coated with verdigrs. II the conductor puts his
hand to his face he Is apt to get the verdgrs In his
eyes This causcs Inflammation. and the trouble
grown worse II 1t IL not promptly attended to-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
AFFAIRS OF THE PhNHD

FEDERAL. PRISONERS NAY BE RN0'''
ocroprR-rsrruArrs OF PRISON SUPPLE.
The Charities Commissioners na.' ..cues,rs that
ter from Attorney General HAM ,ns PEN, .nIi'y
Federal prisoners be rece'N'N ,,re chseets ID
up TO January I. 1897, as o' :, .o,Anersut can
designations Of Federal p'".rs LATER wasmrp.
would be received after Jg JULY J. that as ssIl'
wrote 10 Mr. Harmon yes'e'ua.,, 10 fsese.s,sy
Al the meeting Of the Charlie, 500 se A'as sm
William Blanchneld, Charles ~ sp,snta o s,l
porary keepers at the PenitentIary fSl rom A..
at S., 50 month. letter was be ssa cSs ssoss,
gus,us sherman. secretary Q. u nnu,rlty 9ssred
furniture ncur bedding and oths,T, ~ the pspa''
articles would need 20 be purchase"'
ment this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
READY FOR RATIFICATION.

William Berri presided on Tuesday night over
a meeting OF the Union League Clubs committees,
held TO discuss the work OF the campaign. II hoped
20 increase the membership from go 10 1000 or LOO
The Campaign Committee decided TO hold ratin-
cation meeting TO indorse the St. Louis nominees,
possibly next Wednesday night Senator Lodge.
Congressman lugg and William Brookhed have
been discussed as speakers for the occasion. The
club has slowed away a picture Of Mckinley. ready
for use at y minutes notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
NE SAYS HE is 10 BRIDE JUL =,

Edward Stewart. a young man Is arralgned u
on freigh, train from the "es' lining chsrge'
justice Walsh's Court yesterud, -"r, the BrookyIs
with having attempted 10 Jump Haskins was s
Bridge. Pstrolman Edward ~ n" that .'stsxa,s
complainant and made stnSssnade 10 the s SSssd
roadway Went TO the outer ra. ana p''> ....
and shoulders through the irarSy Indignant suis
stewart see M be 20 p The CHARACTER OF Tue
preferred against him a., 7 iook like
Say. Judge" said he 10 hrsa AK" my neck. .ss
shonPld 'f fay not. Why In s!rasssfiin the Os
nar,s and was sm Splrrondway. as they e mass
and looked down into theriyeir .o 40
OF ship that was passn, un 1urther examination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
MEETING HIS FORMER MASTER.

when the conference was held In Florida last
March Franklin Haulson his former owner drove
distance OF nfty miles ~ the boy that he had
reared The old man, trembling with his seventy
six years came not only for a friendly word With
the man he had Sold but to seek pecuniary aid
from him The Bishop received him with great ten
lerne.s They had "A long talk about old times. lie
introduced him To the conference and al present
were greatly affected at the strange scene OF tho
brok.n-lown old planter seeking assistance from his
former slave who had achieved he highest position
with which the people OF his race could honor him.
before the oil man left he had In his pocket the
material assistance which he sadly needed
HIS Episcopal. LABORS
When asked by a Tribune reporter how he liked
his new charge Bishop Grant said that this diocese
was generally considered by the Bishops as the
most pleasant Of all. The First District takes In
New England. NewYork. New-Jersey. the eastern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
AN EX-SLATE'S CAREER.
BISHOP GRANT OF THE AFRICAN METH
ODIST CHURCH.

8 Il
THE CONFERENCE MEETING IN BROOK
LYN TO-DAY-HIs RISE FROM IL
NoRANCE AND SLAVERY
The Right Rev. DR.. Abram Grant. the ne~y
elected Bishop OF the First District OF the African
Methodist Episcopal Church, who Is 10 presoe a'
the New-York State Conference OF tnis |n'' w.
,,h,ch begins ia five DAYS annual session In the
r,r,doe Street African Methodist Episcopal Church
this morning. arrived in Brooklyn from the south
Yesterday afternoon. He Immediately went 10 'he
home OF the Rev. Mr. Watkins. pastor OF the
Bridge-st church. where he will make MS stay
during the Conference He was visited by the rev
Dr. John NJ. Henderson and other prominent men
bcr. of the Church the evening In the AFTERNOON
h. COMPLETED the programme for the Conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
The News OF Brooklyn
A BROOKLYN BOY HONORED.
FRANK p GRAVES ELECTED PRESIDENT OF
THE WYOMING STATE UNIVERSITY

Frank Pierrepon, Graves. of this city. has JUST
been elected president Of the State University al
Laramie, Wyo. Dr. Graves is son Oh horace
Graves a wel-known Brooklyn lawyer He was
educated NJ the Polytechnic Institute and aferward
entered Columbia College. where he made speciaity
OF classics. He was an earnest student and IN lo'o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-18
GIRLS or ST. JAuEi SCHOOL GR4Doa,' :.

The annual commencement, Exercises scnss, " were held
male department OF s. James T,sa,re The lafss
ssssnea ~ "e BY bishop
did not forget to 81 few e0mp asrsmms ~ :
about tho girl graAatss Tns
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-02
WANT TO GO TO CURA.

Enthusiastic South Carolinisns Ready to
Fight For the Gem OF the Antilles.
WASHINGTON, May tive
Tslbert, Of South Carolina, to-day re-
ceived letter from an enthusiastic
constituent of his district, proposing to
organize q company to go to Cuba to
fight with the insurgents. "All we
want" says the writer of the letter, sis
that you see the Cuban authorities and
arrange for us to 90. We done want
any pay, but our transportation paid. ("
representative Tslbert will turn the
letter over to Thomas Estrads Palma to
see II he wants some fighters. The pro
posed company 10 to come from Edge
field county. 8. O., the home OF Senstor
Ttllman and ex-senator Butler. For
fear that Mr.. Talbert may not want to
spare that many voters from his district.
the writer's letter assures him that til ere
will be plenty left to insure his renom-
tnation and election.