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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-21

lexington ave that the election OF PRESIDENT
Gilman would be an excellent move. ITO have
man of his eminence fill this place WOULD De
great thing for the city of New-York,
Frederic r. Coudert paused in his reading IN
his library to express his satisfaction over the
mention of President Gilman in these terms:
81 was delighted TO hear that there was such
possibility on the horizon. had never drediieu
of IT, If the friends Of the common scnoois Vi
New-York had been told by benehcent Jupiter
that they could have their wish, they could moi
have taxed that divinitys good Will to better
purpose Dr. Gilman is the ideal man for THIS
position -..s no oro of
the foremost educators in the country one;
indeed who has had an uncommonly Woe ahu
varied experience In all branches OF euuca'9 9,,i
science He was born in Norwich, Conn, July
@ 1891 was graduated at Yale IN the Grass vi
1859 and continued his studies IN Berlln ullue5
Carl Ritter and Adolf Trendelenourg, t,an
travelling extensively and giving close a.eer
ton to the social. political and educati IS55
dtiors Of the countries that ne vlsltea. Al, 30
he returned 10 America, ana was nv nv - made
come the librarian at Yale. Later ne was me- t',
professor of physical and pohtical stosiat ~
and secretary Of the governing poaIu u IL
Sheffield Scientific School ne was i@ an3'rsa of
f1uential in organizing inc tHoio"Si
instruction at that institution ,.,. y.
Or Gilmon was appointed SuperiileeIiu.1.. . ~.
Public Schools in New-Haven ana ia'el eoV t,.aS
r-.f
in 1870 to become the first president OF tne IN,
yersity of California. then newly estapI,sheu ou ~
declined to leave mis- post at hale' W. 80 t.
later ne received another call from the sanis IN
stitution which he accepted. lie reinaineIuo To- a.
the head OF the University OF CailoiIna III i,rt
I'm that'year he was appointed the hrst presluent'
OF Johns Hopkins University, also newiS es. "a
Ished AT that time. He accepted the pace, anu
has occupied it to the present time without l"'ei
ruption. , ,usir, ,,n Johns
Hopkins University on advanced lines naKns
n one of the greatest centres OF higher learning
ard especially of post graduate study In THIS couh
try, is well known. .,,i,,os have
president C;ilmans services and aoilities haVf
received generous recognition from the American
universities and learned societies he reeelve9
the degree of LII. d. from Harvard IN $50, ana
the me degree from Columbia and faie coliese'
in 1887 and 1899 respectively; he was 6S 5
~ tho American Oriental Society in 1870 anu
1904 and is a member Of many otner sclehtilic
and historical societies He was one OF ,"e Oh ~
nal trustees of the John +. Slater fund TOT the
education of freedmen in the South, ana lhe SCI
rotary Of the Board. Early this year frsslueiI'
Cleveland appointed him a member OF the Nenez-
uean Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-21
already explored, and are only waiting

districts already explored, and are only ""''''e
for capital to develop them. x,.
That we are also in possession OF iac'e w..
enable us to state that a large ADDITION ol Cne
fish and foreign capital Is ready 10 De lhveo.su
in the mining industry Of this country .ne
boundary question Is finally settled. Inc III
portaton Of this capital IS or the sred.es' IN
portance to this Colony, and we anticipate tmae
not only would the mining industry OF tne
Colony benefit by the influx OF money put Una;
the country would be opened up for agricultural
pursuts which. owing to the difficulty OF COM
munication with the interior. have hitherto oeeh
neglected. us -,
The country in dispute has been calied oy
ignorant persons a swamp. This might De tne
right term to apply to some OF the lands near ths
coast but Is a Misrepresentation or the iamu
higher UP the rivers, which Is undulatlng. hiiy
country containing, besides minerals, splehuiu
timber natural products OF the forest, whicn mas
a soil capable Of bearing all the tropical products
of South America, such as coffee cocoa, TOBACCO
and many other economical plants while the
climate can be described as healthy.
Your memoriallsts, with no desire 10 unnuiy
press on Her Majestys principal advisers or IN
any way interfere with their action, mummy
pray that every endeavor may be made 10 arrive
AT an early settlement of this all important ques"
ton: at the same time they would urge that no
part OF the Colony be given up which England
holds under treaty and settlement. ana TO whlch
we are legally and justly entitled.
The memorial has been intrusted to Frederick
Cavendsh Boyle. lately acting Governor or the
Colony. who starts for London by Royal Mail
steamer to-day. and who will present 1t to MT
Chamberlain without delay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-21
NOT A MINSTREL TROUPE.

Mckee Rankin the actor by his testimony in the
Morrisania Court yesterday afternoon. secured the
acqutal OF George Walters. proprietor Of the Wood
bne Hotel at Hghbridge. who was charged with
violating the Sunday Concert law. Walters was
arrested Sunday evening by Policeman Hurley. OF
the Highbrdge station. because two colored banjo
lists were performing and singing in the hotel
Mr.. Rankin appeared at the examination and said
that Sunday afternoon he was entertaining Mr.. and
Mrs Sydney Drew and Maurice Barrymore, and
added that he had invited the two strolng players
into the hotel without consulting the proprietor.
Policeman Hurley endeavored 10 have the pro-
prietor he'd on the ground that a minstrel troupe
was performing but Mr.. Rankin convinced Magis-
necessary TO constitute minstrel troupe. Walters
was therefore discharged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-21
TO PREVENT DRAMATIC PIRACY.

MR. HILLS AMENDMENT or THE COPYRIGHT
LAWS PASSED by THE SENATE
Washington May 20 (speciaD- Senator Hlll Sc
cured the passage by the Senate late this afternoon
Of the bill to amend the law relating 10 copyrights
follows:
That Section 4.sis OF the Revised Statutes be and
the same Is hereby amended so az 10 read AZ TO-
lows:
Sec 1856. Any person publicly performing rep
which copyright has been obtained without the
consent OF the proprietor OF said dramatic or
musical composition or MS heirs OF assigns shall be
liable for damages therefor. such damages Ia all
cases be assessed at such sum not less than 500
for the first and 50 for every subsequent perform
ance a the snail appear 10 be just. II the
unlawful performance and rcpres, ntntion be wi.fui
OF a misaemeanor and upon conviction be imprisoned
for period not exceeding one year.
Any injunction that may be granted by any cir
cult Court Of the United States Or by Judge
thereof restraining and enJoining the performance
representation Of any such dramatic or musical
composition may be served on the parties against
whom such injunction may be granted anywhere In
the United States, and shall be operative and may
be enforced by proceedings TO punish for contempt
otherwis. by any other Circuit Court or Judge In
the United States but the defendants In said action
any or either OF them may make a motion I'm any
other circuit In which ne or they may be engaged In
performing or representing said dramatic or musical
composition to dissolve set aside the said injunc
ton upon such reasonable notice TO the plaintiff as
the Circuit Court the judge before whom said
motion shall be made shall deem proper service Of
said motion 10 be made on the p.alntin in person or
his attorneys In the action. The Circuit Courts
judges thereof shat. have Jurisdiction to enforce
SAID injunction and to hear and determine a motion
to dissolve the same as herein provided as fully
II the action were peIdEg or brought In the circuit
In which said motion Is made. The clerk Of the
required TO do by the court hearing the applica
ton to dissolve enforce said Injunction transmit
without delay to sa!a court certified copy OF all
that on file in his office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-21
THE SCHOOL INSPECTORS.
MAYOR sTRoNG's APPOINTMENT OF 175
NEW OFFICIALS.
m TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE AND ENTER
on THEIR DUTIES July ALI me
POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS
REPRESENTED.


&c.. c,uo,o Yesterday announced the names OF
A.. ,s scboo, inspectors he has appointed under the
raw law five from each OF the thirty-hve schooi as
trcts of the city. 1t was the largest "u -
anno,ntments ever made in this city AT one INV.
nerhans that was ever made in the State. In 'ne
Ist ire thirtyseven women forty-hVe FORMER sVhu'
trustees and twelve former school inspectors. INC
new appointees will enter on their duties July l.
They will come 10 the Mayors office by instruments
between now and then to take the oath OF once.
The Navor said that In selecting these new schooi
oftcia,s he had taken counsel of well-known mem
hers of the Board OF Education. particularly OF
President Robert Maclay DR.. Edward II. Peaslee.
Charles Strauss and Colonel A. p. Ketchuin' All
political organizations in the city are represented
although the Mayor SAID that the question oil pocs
had not entered into the matter OF selection AT all
There are Republicans. Tammany Democrats state
Democrats and Independents. John b. Murphy ana
Thomas Fitzpatrick. two Tammany associate
leaders are named: also Thomas +. keaung' VINO
was the fusion candidate for Register last fall MIS-
Ransford wife of the Rev Dr. W. s. Rainsford, OF
ST. Georges Protestant Episcopal Church, and Mrs
Louis Tiffany, who among the women workers
for the BILL are appointed Others are L. Tecunsen
Sherman, son of the great war general. MI sher-
man Is a lawyer belonging to Good Government
Club d and to the Catholic Club. Mrs. Clara NJ
williams. formerly School Commissioner, is ap-
pointed for the XIIIth District. She labored with
Mrs Edward Lauterbach against the bill Mrs
Daniel p. Hays, for the XXIIId District is near
neighbor Of x-Mayor Thomas F. Gilroy. Her hus-
band has been president of the Harlem Democratic
Club
The new school law, which provides for the APP
pointment of school inspectors enacts that ION the
third Wednesday in May, 1896. the Mayor shall ap-
point in each school-inspection district five in
spectors Of common schools, who shall take office
July and hold office, one for term of one year,
one for years. one for three years for four
years. one for five years, and on the third Wednes-
day OF May In every year thereafter the Mayor shall
appoint inspector for each district" This will
bring thirty-fve inspectors into office every
year. .. -.
Neither politics religion entered into these
appointments" said Mayor Strong yesterday. II
cannot tell how many Republicans how many
Democrats there whether there are more
Protestants or more Catholics"
The names OF the new school inspectors, with
their addresses and the occupations OF of those
who have not heretofore served in the New-York
school system, are given Below
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-21
IOATH TO LOSE PRESIDENT GILMAN.
EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO RETAIN HIM


AT JOHNS HOPKINS
Baltimore May o0.-The trustees and faculty OF
Johns Hopkins University and Baltimore people
generally were greatly surprised by the publication
to-day Of a report that President Gllman's name
was being used In connection with the place OF
superintendent OF schools Of New-York. DR. Gill
man was in Washington when the story reached
here attending a meeting Of the Venezuelan Com
mission of which he is member. In his absence
the trustees OF Johns Hopkins University pro-
nounced the report without foundation. They as
serted that the New-York school SUPPLEMENTARY
Is a small matter compared with the presidency
OF Johns Hopkins University and that New-York
Offer by whatever pecuniary inducements 1t might
be accompanied. would have no attraction for DR..
Gilman.
Later In the day DR.. Gilman returned to Baltimore
and threw the university trustees into commotion
by admitting that he had had somes correspondence
with certain members OF the New-York Board OF
Education. He added that In his opinion the oppor-
tunity now open in New-York was one Of the most
extraordinary which has occurred In the history OF
the country The OF Dr. Gilman's name appears
to have been due solely to the crcumst that at
this particular juncture. with the new Educate
law lust passed, the headshlp OF the schools Of
Greater New-York would afford opportunity OF
almost incalculabe service the system Of public
But even So DR.. Gilman's friends will make every
effort TO keep him at the head Of the university
ne has butt UP and which is the object Of his pride
nd leyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-21
FORTIFICATIONS BILL PASSED.
THE AMOUNT INCREASED TO ABOUT 81. 600 900 by
THE sENATE-TTIE DEEP SEA HARDoR


QUESTION STILL UNSETTLED.
Washington. May 20-The last but OF the gen.
eral appropriation bills-the which provides for
Notifications and other works OF defence-occuped
the attention of the Senate to-day and was passed
before adjournment. 1t carries nearly sll000.00O
about 100000 more than 1t carried when IT passed
the House. The principal Item OF increase IL one of
$4,000 for gun and mortar batteries. There was
little or no controversy any Of the provisions
contained In the bill.
Earlier In the day conference report the River
and Harbor bill was presented by Mr. Frye (Rep.
Me.). and effort was made by him to get mmed-
ate action on It, That resisted, however, by
Mr. Bacon tDem. Ga) who had learned that the
appropriation for the harbor Of Brunswick Ga, had
been stricken out In conference and who wanted
time TO argue the matter before the Senate And 80
Mr. Frye rather reluctantly consented have the re-
port go over until tomorrow. The only question not
settled In conference Is the relating the deep
sea haEbor In Southern California In the prelin-
mary discussion there was some sharp criticism OF
the disposition OF Senators to adjourn Congress-
without attending to the grave and Important ques-
lions requiring action.
AT . p. m the Senate adjourned until Tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-21

TO WEEKLY TRIBUNE ADvERTisERs
10 necessary tor advertisers to have their copy
IN tho ONCE for The Weekly Tribune before Tues
day noon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-21

Handsomest trains in the World Beginning NAV 18th.
,he Lehish Valley Railroad will inaugurae fast
limited train service between New-York and Buffalo
Leave NeuYork daily. Except Sunday al ~ 90 noon ar
irving a. Buffalo 1900 b. m. Service and equipment
strictly hrst class. Meals a
TO and from hotels AID residences Take Cortiandt or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-21

The law requires inspectors Of schools Ito examine
AZ Ioos, once IN every quarter all the schools In the
district in respect to punctual and regular attend
ance of the pupils and teachers the number. fidelity
and competence of the teachers the studies. prog
tess order and discipline of the pupils: the cieanli-
ness, safety. warming, ventilation and comfort OF
the school premises, and whether not the pro-
Visions Of the school laws in respect the teaching
of sectarian doctrines have been violated ana call
tho attention of the Board OF Education without de-
Law 10 every matter requiring official action The
inspectors are also required 10 make written reports
IN The Boarl of Education every three months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-20
HOW uou.eman Got Into Jnil.

John Houseman is a prisoner In the
county Jail under rather peculiar circum.
stances. Houseman went TO Cyclone
Samuels and said he had been drinking,
and wanted 10 reform his ways; therefore,
he wished TO be locked up. The Constable
replied that he could not put him In laii
without having a charge against him.
After considering this obstacle. however,
Houseman got in the officers buggy and
they drove to the office of one of the coun-
" magistrates, where Constable Samueis
sworc out a warrant charging Houseman
with drunkenness They then proceeded to
the Jail where the warrant was turned
over to the Sheriff. The prison doors was
then opened, and Houseman quietly walk
ed in
Willie Lee and Louis Gray were each
fined s. and cost by Squire @. w. Thomas
Yesterday afternoon for shooting at dog
in the public highway.
Howard Stanard was tried before Squire
Tyler Wednesday for the betrayal or
Louisa Brooks. and acquitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-20

rison reverses the decision OF the Cir
cult Court OF Shenandoah This wac q
suit on the part Of Isaac Foltz to en-
force paymenteos bonds. which were as
signed to him by Gilman p Dellinger,
father OF the appellants. acting as their
guardian. The lower court rendered
Judgment In favor OF Foltz but the
higher court sets that decis on aside, and
rcmands the case for n new trial, on
the main ground that the deed OF the
guardian was unwarrantcd.
PETITIONS ACTED UPON.
The following petitions for appeals
and writs of error have been acted upon
since the adjournment OF the court at
Staunton:
Union Central Life Insurance Com
pany VS.. Pollard. Further argued by
Major Charles s Stringfelow and George
=. Haw, Esq. for defendant In error,
and Judge George l.. Christian for de-
fcndani IN error and submitted.
Emmcrson VS.. Fay. Argued by u.
Ha;ton. Esq. for appellant, and Judge
". II. Burroughs for appellee, and sub
mittcd
When the argument in the present case
is concluded the court Will not hear
any more arguments until the goth OF
November, when the first case VIII be
Derbyshire VS.. Jones, No. IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-20
Hibernians Enjoy Themselves.

Divisions Nos. l and 2. Ancient Ordel
Of Hibernians, held a reunion at Let
Camp Hall Wednesday night. and ovel
one hundred members were present. \
business meeting was held, after whicf
the Hibernians marched to Huicher
where a banquet was partaken OF.
Rev. Father Ahern was master of cere
monies. and on behalf OF Division No. l
welcomed those of No. 2 Division Speeche:
and songs followed in regular order, anC
the evening was one Of the most pleasant
that could be desired. At midnight the
happy event came to a close.
The programme, as arranged. was car
ried out TO the letter. Those who respond
ed to songs were Rev. Father Donahoe,
W. r. Reddy. John finnegan, +. j. bag
ley. Mr.. Turney (Washington), Mr.. Cul-
EN-. James e. Grady. and John Flanagan,
the celebrated singer. Addresses were
made by Rev. Father Ahern. Father Tier
nan. Nicar-General Father Cutler, w. /,
Reddy. and Mr.. Turney. Mr.. John a.
Haley recited THE Augh Gabriel" amid
much applause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-20
A TLANTIC.COAST LINE.

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER Is. 1896.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND-UNION
DEPOT.
900 A. NJ, Arrives Petersburg 9:3l A. NJ,
Norfolk rs A. NJ. Stops only
at Petersburg, Wayerly. and
Suffolk, Va.
9:05 A. NJ, Arrives Petersburg $50 A. NJ,
Weldon IL 46 a. NJ, Fayette-
Vile fl5 l.. NJ. Charleston
1920 p. NJ. Savannah 1880 A.
NJ, Jacksonville Z, A NJ
Port Tampa $40 +. NJ
Connects at Wilson with No.
a. arriving Goldsboro' 1905 p.
NJ. Wilmington 5:45 F. NJ,
Pullman Sleeper New York to
2:55P. NJ. Local. arrives Petersburg s:42
y. NJ Makes all stops.
$50 p. NJ, Arrives Petersburg GIG r. M.
Makes all local stops Rich
mond and Petersburg railroad.
7:30 z. NJ, Arrives Petersburg S:04 p. NJ,
connects with Norfolk and
Western for Norfolk and
intermediate points En-
poria $40 Connects with
A. and u. for stations between
Emporia and Lawrenceville),
Weldon 943 =. NJ, Fayette-
vile l:7 A. NJ. Charleston 500
A. NJ. Savannah sic A. NJ,
Jacksonville p. NJ, Port
NEW LINE TO MIDDLE
GEORGIA POINTs.-Arriving
Aiken 7:22 A. NJ, Augusta 5
A. NJ, Macon II A. NJ, Allan
Ia l2:l5 P. NJ. Pullman Sleepers
New York TO Wilmington,
Charleston. Jacksonville. Port
Tampa. Aiken, Augusta, and
1880 p. NJ. Arrives Petersburg r:s5 p.
49, NJ, Lynchourg $50 K. NJ. Roa-
nolSe $50 a. ~, Bristol Il % A.
NJ. Pullman Sleeper Richmond
to Lynchburg.
1875 A. NJ, Arrives Petersburg 40 A. NJ,
Weldon 2:65 A. NJ, Henderson
4:04 A. NJ, Raleigh 5l7 A. NJ.
Eberton 2Ot II. NJ, Atlanta
400 r. M. Pullman-sleeper
Washington TO Atlanta.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
4:2o A. NJ, From Jaeksonvilie, Savannah.
Charleston, Atlanta. Macon,
Augusta. and all points South.
$40 A. NJ, Atlanta, Athens. Raleigh.
Lynohburg. and the West.
SIS A. NJ. Petersburg Local.
iiO5 A. NJ. Norfolk. Suffolk. and Peters-
burg.
$40 p NJ. Jacksonville. savannah.
Charleston, w lining n.
Goldsboro', and all points
TOO p. NJ. Norfolk. suffolk. waverly.
and Petersburg.
$50 p. NJ, Petersburg. Lynchhurs, and
T. M. EMERSON.
J. h KENLY. Traftic Manager.
c. IS. CAMPBELL.
no 10 Division Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-20
TO CALL REV. MIR. WILLIAMS.
Former Assistant Rector OF 81
Pants Wanted In Washington.

The Washington Post has this to say
about a minister we'll known In this city,
where he labored for several years:
1.-THE vestry OF Trinity Episcopai
church, Third and c streets, northwest
has decided to ask the consent OF Bishop
Satterice TO extend a call to Rev. Rich-
ard +. Williams, of Montgomery, Ala.
The; church has been without perina-
nent rector since the death OF Rev. Dr'
Thomas Gardner Addison. last spring
and the need Of one has been much felt.
During the summer Rev. Mr. Williams
preached several times at Trinity, ana
so successfully that the vestrymen want
him for rector. Mr. Williams is about
80 years old and married. lie was tor
a time assistant to Rev. DR.. Carmichael
of Richmond Va. leaving there to go
to Alabama. He mas been in the minis
try but four or five years, and prior TO
being ordained was a broker. IL Is De-
lieved that Bishop Satterlee will inter-
pose no objections to Mr.. Williams, ana
that he will accept the call"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-20
HEALTH RESORTS.
TUE VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS.
BATH COUNTY. VA.

BATH COUNTY. VA.
ON CHksAfEA AM ONO KALI
WAY; $500 FEET ELEVAIlON.
A large and splendid Hotel. called
THE HOMESTEAD. with al modern
been erected on the site OF the old Home
stead. After June 18th eates for the
summer will DO as foiIows:. Homestead
Hotel. cottages, and annex, from yS per
lion OF rooms; the Virginia Hotel. from
s12 per week upward.
AMUSEMENrS- AND SPORTS: Fine
evening: riding and driving parties daily;
swimming pools; new bicycle-track; golf
grounds; lawn-tennis; pool and billiards;
Bowling. fishing and hunting;
FRED. STERRY.
INV s1-su. WARTS Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-20
Thnrsday with His Honor.

Emma Richardson, very striking Illus
tration Of colored femininity, wa m the
Police Court for giving Nettie Bibbs hot
water bath, whose cleansing properties
extended considerably beneath the outer
coating of her physical anatomy. The
case was continued to the 18th.
"You niggers shan't carry pistols sara
his Honor on one occasion. This mandate
Rufus owen heedlessly disobeyed, ana
Sergeant Thomas. who Is dentist as well
as surgeon, extracted $40 and costs from
his colOred sanctity.
The case of Eugene Brltton (coioreo),
resulting from two charges for stealing
movcabies from one of the cars OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway, was car
ried over until to-day.
Samuel Carter (colored), charged with
becoming a classic catapult ana throwing
rocks in the street, was fined $3.50 and
costs.