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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
MRS. ANSON PHELPS STOKESS GIFT.
ADDITIONS TO THE EQUIPMENT OF THE ITALIAN
FREE READING ROOM AND LIBRARY.

ADDITIONS TO THE EQUIPMENT OF THE ITALIAN
FREE READING ROOM AND LIBRARY.
Mrs Arson Phelps Stokes. through whose eese-
rosity the Italian Free Reading Room and Library
opened at No. 1sS Mulberry-st. two years ago.
has added to her gift by an ample increase in the
accommodations OF the building. a thorough re-
fitting OF the rooms and free ice-water fountain
for the use OF the people OF Mulberry-st old and
young Garry Alright the secretary Of the institu-
ton. took Tribune reporter through the building
yesterday. pointing out the lately made additions 10
the reading room and sewing room. the large col.
lection OF educational works which were presented
BY the Italian Government short while ago. ana
two portraits OF the present rulers Of Italy which
especially valued because they were the giit OF
Of Kne anmsr an being as esbe to the
uniformed as the characters on the central park
Mrs stokess nstrumentaty. The pipes con.
necsd with the new water fountain open ,b up om
beside which two Cups are ehaned The pipes run
bad effects which ice melted In water sometimes
The fountain is very thoroushly appreciated
said Mr.. Alright. 1T was only started yesteraaax
and 20 the hurs xo ana o.
st opened the wa' one vsry from S ns
ing but saw one old woman who WINS 30 s,ad 70
GET drink that she put do%n three S c msas OF Of
i nfsT the 0'"er S"' mu'' nave 0F'" ' ,,
shortly after the building was Opened on lilly
a complete account OF II. Since then the iibrary
has been Increased to 5000 volumes about % OF
Which are English books, almost all given by Mr..
stokes who is extremely interested In the Italian
colony here and believes that they have peen
neglected heretofore and have keenly felt the lack
Of cordial relations between the Americans and
themselves The attendance at the reading-room
averages abou. 900 a day through the summer
months. and in winter has gone a, hisn as s ~
SATURDAY morning and the enrolment; OF pupils "
22 The custom prevails now OF giving the cnilorsn
the garments they finish. The attendance averages
about rs This school Is in charge OF Mrs Antonio
Alright and Mrs. Garry ArriRhi respectively tns
mother and wife OF the secretary. VINO ~ nimsen
in charge OF the singing class connected with the
instirution which gives occasional concerts AS =
test Of IFS musical progress The members OF the
class learn sight reading and are sutneenuy ,ora:
vanced to practise Italian opera music Antohie
Alright who has been for sixteen years pastor %
the Protestant italian Church OF he Newsn OH
civ Mission which worships at the Broome srect
Tabernacle is president Of the institution ana A.
Berria has charge OF the reading room IN" norary
been able 10 the success OF her new experiments
as she is spending the summer AT Lenox' Mass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
THE HARLEM SPEEDWAY REPORT.
TT p1.EAsEs THE CITY OFFICIALS, But PROPERTY
OWNERS ALONG THE LINE OBJECT

TT p1EAsEs THE CITY OFFICIALS, But PROPERTY
OWNERS ALONG THE LINE OBJECT
The property-o owners along the line or the Harlem
Speedway are generally much dissatisfied with
the awards Of the Commissioners OF Estimate ap-
no,nted 70 Determine the value OF the land whica
the city takes for the Improvement. The premi-
nary report of the Commiss oners OF Estimate MED
IN the office OF tho Commissioner OF Public Works
Yesterday gives the total OF the awards at o5'o o.
The Speedway runs the westerly shore or the
Harlem from One-hundred- and fifty -hfth-st 70
Dvckman-st a distance OF about two miles. inc
holders OF the real estate placed their damages at
g. 500 600 and experts giving testimony FOR tho OWL
ers sv-ore the values up 10 total or ~ sV"n
Corporation Counsel Scott said yesterday tnat
the award OF s255.5s7 so very gratifying and a
decided victory for the city representing as II does
less than one-irteenth OF the sum claimed George
G. Coffin Matthew Chalmers and Henry hughes
were the Commissioners. They have been engaged
on the work since May, 1898 and nave taken tnou-
sands of pages Of testimony. The claims TOT rlent
OF access 10 the Harlem River and FOR easements
alleged To exist in favor Of the owners Or lana
adjacent 10 tdeway. footing up over N,w"Wp were
reiected By the Commissioners. 1t was reported
esterday that the courts would be appeales 10 by
Inc claimants higher awards 10 review the con-
clus,ons o. the COmu,' 3StOnerS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16

Figured organizes look particularly we'll treated IT.
this manner blue and white organdie with a
running pattern OF white and black has the blouse
bodice made with tucks from neck 70 waist WIN
two wide stripes of insertion Set In across the
chest about three inches apart. The upper line OF
insertion Is continued across the sleeves. which
have slight pun at the top and then fitted tight
70 the arm as far as the elbow where they are fin
ished with full bows OF black ribbon. narrow
black satin bel, connects the waist and skirt. the
latter having a group of tucks two-thrds OF the
length Of the skirt from the waist This is finished
with rufie OF the material, bordeled with lace.
below which is deep founce trimmed with a band
Of Insertions just above the hem.
Rufnes In sets OF three o: five finish many OF the
skirts this sumner and the deep Spanish forncc "a
are gracefully draped and fastened side
with butterfly bow. An exceedingly pretty and
ice made very full on the rsh: side, and the folds
brought around to point AT the breast on the left
of pink satin ribbon. pretty Arrangement Of
white lace covers mp the upper part of the waist
dividing At The seeyes Which emerge IRON S tn ne
color The Skin. is plain with several lace bordered
rufes a, he bottom, n Anothea p,sy and graceful
cut the full front in surpiice fashion,. the right
side crossed Ss Vel SySr 70 he c and rg
side Just below this is an ARRANGEMENT of rib
which the ribbon extends to the breast where it is
again knottei in a moulinc' bow, and continues TO
the waist: where It IS finished by third d, boy
and rather autumnal gowns have appeared. 4
natty looking black and white mohair has tho bod
ice finished with a box pleat In the centre, a fold
on either side OF white alpaca, and another pleat Of
the teria on eher sde Of the frs, one hee
tiny frili over The hips. The front breadth of tho
seams pressed 10 resemble pleats. with a narrow
fold Of white alpaca just showing like piping:
This simple use Of white gives the SUIT smart and
trig
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
NOTES ON DRESS.
A VARIETY OF TRIMMINGS FOR SUMMER
GOWNS

One Of the prettest fashions this summer is the
Introduction OF different materials wherewith TO
trim the bodice Of the costume. having the sleeves
and skirt OF the material itself. For Instance.
paie gold-coored tafetas thickly testrewn with
large pink roses has hanging from either shout
de TO a short distance above the belt a scarf OF
gold-colored grass CLOTH pleatcd on TO the shout
ders and embroidered on the edge with gold thread
This hangs perfectly straight. leaving the front
open. The front Is then filled In with pink chiffon
TO match the roses while drnpcd collar and
large OF pink chiffon either side and
broad black satin belt give decided character TO
the whole. With a hat Of pale brown straw
trimmed with black satin pink and black
aigrettes. this Is n most effective costume. Another
favorite way OF trimming waists this summer is
cut them round Just below the colarbone and Ill
In the space with either thin material colored
satin in horizontal folds. above the other When
the material IL cut the bias the folds At the
neck like collar. which this arrangement takes
the place Of When this filing is gathered into
collar there is often n piece OF the same material
extending down the front TO the waist.
An exceedingly pretty way OF trimming a skirt
is to cut the bottom up In tabs. trimming the bot
tom and sides with narrow rufflc either Of chif-
fon organde. that tab overlaps the
other. The effect OF the skirt is exceedingly PRETTY
particularly for dance dress the huttering ef-
feet a silk pettcoat is most graceful. Entire
waists made OF horizontal tucks each tuck being
trimmed with narrow Nalenciennes popular
when made Of very thin materials this summer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
PEARS STILL TO THE FORE.
r,,ry HAVE RENEWED THEIR RAID UPON
STOCKS.


-rrrcr OF THE SILVER cRAZE-GoI4D NOT
oNA SOLD FOR BOARDING.
,osr operators made raid on the stock mar
A"0 = yesterday and they created considerable
ke' So a.. yaIues They utilized the portentous as
hA' ~. frees silver craze 10 the utmost. and they
pe0' y, "a. much OF the illness Of Cornelius Wander
u.s. 49, which thew were severely condemned oy
pa, thinking persons in the financial community
fls"' no, a flnancier or specuator OF principle
ihe' 90 -, saw that 1t was disrepuabie business TO
VIM IAN Mr.. varderbil,'s indispostion 10 assaii
se.,.s with which his name was identineo ana
PROV. h,s conservative course had done so mucn
VII -, and give stability TO- In the banks. pank-
s,,ses and other fduciary institutions there was
~" 'e,.,rde for Mr.. Vanderbilt. which was Followed
~ r-a,,aca-ion when II was learned that ne was IN
" s.rsa~ and would soon be entirely recovered
no w.. assault on values began with Government
-. The new per cont bonds. which closed on
-~lsv az ll4s. were sold at the opening at lfi1'
,,aro rapidly forced down to 1lS. They recov-
- :. the close to 1881. Railroad bonds were az
go - corresponding extent. The CHIEF ex-
,..,s,, was naturally In stocks. me pears
,D.krs down Government bonds for the erect OF
- The slump IN prices was appalling but there
- M failures or reports Of embarrassment OF
-. houses and in the latter part OF the day
rscov4rv ~, in which wiped out good part OF tho
80. o,d Unmarried a better feeling 10 Wall Street
"a tho whole financial community
u,.n low and Anal prices for some OF the leadins
,,cLs with the net declines as shown, comparing
-. c,ai nrces with those Of the day before, foliow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
CITY CLUB MEMBERSHIP.
A MOVEMENT TO INCREASE IT--wHAr THE
ORG ANIZArrON HAS DONE.

A MOVEMENT TO INCREASE IT-wHAr THE
ORGANIZATION HAS DONE.
At the request Of the Board OF Trustees Of the
CITY Club the Committee on Membership Is now
endeavoring to increase the club membership to
the number Of 1900 and letter. dated July l. has
been prepared TO that effect. The letter goes on
10 say that the club organized In April, 1892
os a means Of drawing increased attention to the
municipal government and affairs OF the city Of
New-York II acknowledges that there were too
many things attempted by the club. but says that
the club may we'll feel gratihed with what II has
achieved. It enumerates number OF the things
that have been accomplished by the club. such as
the orga nization OF Good Government Clubs the
advocacy OF the Reform School bill the prevention
OF scheme for the preservation OF the Harlem
River Speedway the calling OF large public meet
ings OF citizens demand from the Legislature the
massage Of useful measures the rejection Of mis-
chicvous ones and number OF other things.
But the officers and members OF the club are now
concerned about the future They feel tina: unless
strong and vigorous campaign Is made 10 secure
the election In 1890 Of a Of tried character,
ability and honor TO the office of Mayor and Of
other competent ana faithful men 10 other elective
offices what hns been gained by the movement Of
1894 will be lost 1t speaks OF the gains and adj
vances that have been made In the Department
and in the inferior courts Of criminal Justice in
the present municipal administration. and makes
an appeal not to allow a relapse into the corrupt
The letter is signed by James c. Carter W. Bay
ard Cutting John Jay cnapWan S:, fulton v Tn-
Kernochan Roudinot Keith, Robert s. Mnturn.
Joseph Larocquc David b Ogden. John f. Par
sons, James W Pryor, Elihu Root, William Jay
schienelin. Gustav II. Schwab and r. W. G. Well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
4 SyRaCrSE CONCERNS TROrBLES

O. -. Lumbert. president OF the Industrial Bene-
1T Association Of Syracuse, appeared yesterday be-
fore Isaac Vanderpoel. Deputy Superintendent Of
Insurance Of the State. at No Is Wiiliam-st anil
presented his side OF the case why the company's
affairs should not be wound up. Messrs. McCabe
and Gordon the examiners Of the Department. nm
ished their examination OF the company's condition
AT Syracuse ten days ago. Mr. Wander poel
said that the report OF the examiners would be
given out at Albany to-day.
AS TO the cause Of the examination, Mr.. Wander
noel said: The Insurance Department has been
Tor long time In receipt Of letters clearly indicat-
ing that ccrtif e-holders not satisfied with
their treatment the hands OF the officers o. the
company. They especially complained that their
claims had not been paid in full The company has
No capital II is mutual affair. Mr.. Iurnbart
has been and, It is understood is still connected
with tho old Peoples Mutual Benefit Association.
OF Elkhart Ind"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
CUBA'S WAR SECRETARY HERE.
HE COMES ON IMPORTANT OFFICIAL BUZZ
NESS. BUT RETAINS IN SILENCE AND 81
CrIysfON Under AN ASSUMED NAME

CLUSfON UNDER AN ASSUMED NAME
Charles Roloff. Secretary of War Of the Cunan
rebel Government arrived In this city several days
ago from Cuba by way Of Jamaica. bound for Key
West. He IL travelling under an assumed NAME ana
has kept himself In secusion since his arrival II 10
said that he Is intrus,ed win important ociai bust.
ness which f. believed 10 he the hitting out OF .
formidable libustering expedition in which hsn ex.
plosives Will be an important factor lie - repo1teo
have said 20 intimate friend: Things In Cuoe
are reaching a climax. and the world will soon Wit
ness the complete triumph OF our cause. Cuban IN
dependence will be an established fact oefore ox
months have elapsed"
Another report is that Roof having become cie'
pleased with the management OF affairs In cuos.
came here protest to the Junta-" Still another re-
port. in Spanish circles Is that "Ro!on has onereo
70 surrender TO the Spanish Government" Regaro
Ing the latter rumor Tribune reporter called A. inc
Spanish Consulate Genera. in the Merchants Buiio'
ing No. 10 Brtdge-st. yesterday. The Consu-Gen.
era absent. but his head secretary said that -
such report had reached the Consulate.
At the offices OF sefor Tomas Estrada Palma,
agent for the Cuban Government, No. New;:.: IN;
secretary who said TITS true that Secretary Rolon
is here on official business. He is living In street
10 find him. In two three days he Will go 10 Key
West 70 complete his mission lie came here oy me
antned for about two weeks. OF course. neither ne
of oGr n{ su to 70 sy 4.
here to protest TO the Junta There is no Junta a.
ISIS 70 ISIS Jun,a is Commission appointed BY
the Government. Senior Palma who is the cuban
s"t sntirev under hts ,ns,ruc,,ons ane Do not n
any sense constitute Junta ,.
with the management Of affairs and tina, ne has
offered to surrender absolutely false Secretary
triumph E t Of Which we cal ali have fu condence lie
comes here with the complete c,nni.nce q ,hs
Cuban Government. with which. as i's trusted Sec
rotary OF War, he IL In perfect accord
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
IrAsE OF THE M4DTSON-AVE. LINE.

Eight ard a half millions OF the s0ooo.oco stock OF
the New-York and Harlem Railroad Company was
represented IN person and by proxy at special meet
ing Of stockholders yesterday in the Offices OF the
company In the Grand Central Station The meet
ING was called 10 take action IN regard 10 the lcas
,,o ~ the coupanys surface road in Mad!son-ave
IN rhe METROPOLITAN Traction Company. The Board
~ Dire,tors had decided June II lease the Mad
the stockholders yesterday approved and ratified the
lease - 80.
.. n annual rental exclusive OF all taxes OF $3.50 900
for the frs, five years. equivalent to 81. per cent
~ ,ontssl stock OF the \ew-YOrk and Harlem Rail-
rnad COMPANY. and 100000 thereafter equivalent 10
1 ner cent on such capital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
Mr.. ASTOR'S BUILDING PLANS.

SAID TO BE CONSIDERING THE PROSPECT ~
ERECTING AN APARTMENT HOTEL AT
FIFTY fIF-rH-sr. AND FfrTH-AvE
John Jacob Aston and the trustees OF inc VIII
lam Aston estate. James r. Roosevelt. Henry r.
EIv and Douglas Robinson. have changed the'r
mans TO erect private dwellings at the southeass
corner OF Fifth-ave and Fifty-nfth-st. Tho plot.
which consists OF five lots. measures 70 feet 10
the avenue and 100 feet in Fifty ffth-st 1t Is op'
positc the northern par, OF the old ST. Lukes Hos
pital site
Mr. Aston is considering. according TO one
OF the trustees. the erection OF fine arartment
hotel on the site The change has been determines
upon in view OF the shifting character or the ave-
nue. The University Club has recently purchased
a site for a fine clubhouse at Fifthavc and tifty.
fourth-s,.. on tn. old hospital site The southwest
corner at Fifty-ffth-st and Fifh-ave Is stu un.
disposed Of and probably will be sold for other
than dwelling purposes. The erection OF the hoteL
however has not been positively determined on
Mr. Aston and the trustees OF the estate nave
lust purchased the property AT the southeast corner
Of Broadway and Duane-st. for $4,000 building
for business purposes VIII be erected on the stes
= wi "a nftepn stories high.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
WATCH JOBBERS UEET.
FAILURE OF THE MOVEMENT TO FORM Ma
TIONAL ASSOCIATION.

FAILURE OF THE MOVEMENT TO FORM Ma
TIONAL ASSOCIATION
circular was recently sent many watch Job
bers in this country announcing that movement
was on foot 70 organize National association or
watch jobbers and asking the jobbers 20 assist IN
the form ton of such an organization Tne opJecs
proposed association were to bring about con-
certed action the part of the tobber5 10 prevent
the cutting of prices and of having contracts made
between the dealers and the manufacturers Those
interested in the movement asked El!hu Roo, TO
draw I'D a plan for the association This plan was
submitted 10 the jobbers. One OF the circulars sent
out was to the effect that contracts which would
bind the members could be drawn up so as not TO
conflict with National or State antitrust laws
Those Interested IN me formation or Sucn an asso-
citation were invited attend meeting TO be held
In the old banquet hall in the Equitable Building
No 100 Broadway, yesterday morning. This meeting
resulted in a failure About fifty persons. repre-:
senting about thirty jobbng concerns. nearly all OF
which were OF this city and State, were present
Wheeler & Co., d. r Myers & Co. Lissauer q Co.
Avery & Brown. 5. Levnson. w b. Musser OF
Lancaster. Penn; A G. Schwob Bro OK
Fink: y IL White e. Co, \. II. Bonnet. Of Column
bus, Ohio; David Marx and l.; Strasburger. OK ms
city, and Robbins. Appleton 90 AGENTS l U t.e
Ettinger & Fink was chairman. and James II
Noyes, Of No. 1872 Broadway secretary only a rev
obbers from other states nan "A
Estimated 10 be about tj0,0D0000. There was gan
eraI interchange of ideas on the proposed assocla-
ton Some argued that 1t would be an exceedingly
difficult matter to manage 50 large body as the
jobbers and that some jobbers might no. i've "
their agreements. 4 motion was maze 20 tdhs
~ ,be iohhers presen; was in favor OF an assoca-
lion" All present against the motion Inc
meeting then adjourned 49,, ,,,ro col,
No date was set nor was 'Heio u's ''''''e ~
afsout another meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
CHARGED WITH ABDUCTION.
A coLoRED WOMAN FROM CHARLESTON AR
RESTED HERE WITH PRETTY WHITE CHILD.

A coLORED WOMAN FROM CHARLESTON AR
RESTED HERE WITH A PRETTY WHITE CHILD.
respectable locking colored woman. who was
accompanied by pretty eight-year-old white girl.
was arra'gned In the Centre Street Police Court
Yesterday charge Of abducting the child.
me woman said sire Mrs. Emma Davis. Of
|harleston. s. c.. and tho child whom she
hao adopted by permission of the mother. who
was Mollie Wilson. a mulatto nurse. Her arrest.
however. had been caused by the chd's mother.
9lrs Davis and the child arrived in New-York
I" ~ O'clock yesterday morning on the Clyde
steamship Comanche, from Charleston. On the
e'riVei OF the steamer Policeman Daily. Of the Oak
o. station who was duty at the Clyde pier.
Vas called aboard the Comanchc by Commander
roiiinston, who informed him that he had just
rChv..fea telegram from the Chief OF Police OF
11narieeston. asking HIM 20 turn Mrs. Davis and
the child over 10 the police the charge of abb
oTSyyIoh DAILY at once arrested the woman.
men aTragned In court Mrs. Davis told NaX!S-
go brafn mat she had cared for the child for
{S.@Mis She received her from her mother. Mrs.
e. 81 lison and looked uron her her own daughter
Sne hso now come 10 New-York visit friend.
az, had brought the child with her because she
49, nov Know what else 10 do with the little one.
w regarded her as her
nnon'n kilograms received from Charleston by the
ytte ana Gerry society Mrs. Wilson. the child's
n a.ste was absent from that city when Mrs.
tTe yis departed with the girl She learned. how.
"H ner child. ana. going 10 the Chief of Police
o. charleston. asked tina. Mrs Davis might be
s',esled On her arrival in Ncw-York
~ n4'cr listening 70 the statement Of Mrs Davis
H5ann held the woman in 5000 bail for exnmina-
W W.. on FRIDAY nex, The child in the mean time
va IenAnded TO the custody Of Agent King OF
The TT er1S. society Mrs Davis locked UP in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-16
THE MIDWEEK FRUIT MARKET.
HIGHER PRICES FOR LEMoNs-ORANGEs SCARCE
AND STRONG BANANAS WEAK-P1NE-
APPLES AND MELONS PLENTIFUL.

HIGHER PRICES FOR LEMOES-ORANGES SCARCE
AND STRONG - BANANAS wEAK-P1NE-
APPLES AND MELONS PLENTIFUL
Lemons are In much more active demand than
they were last week. when there was a serious
decline In prices This Is attributed TO the TOT
weather that has since prevailed. causing orders
TO come In from all sections Prices Mt the WHOLE
sale auction sales show advance OF from 70 10
80 cents a box according to the grade Of the fruit
and range from 81 50 TO g box for sound lem
ons Much OF the fruit recently received was In
such bad order that It was abandoned by the I'M
porters who thereby suffered heavy losses Some
that suitable for immediate use. but unht Tor
shipment to distant places. was sold at practically
nominal prices. Stocks and receipts are steadily
diminishing. and importers are hopeful that the
hot weather may continue. In order that prices
may further improve. thereby lessenins the losses
of the season, which has been disastrous
Oranges are in small supply and limited demand
Prices are however. firm. Rods and Sorrentos are
from 81 80 to S a box for choice fruit. California
navels are virtually out Of the market. Seedlings
are selling for from 81 30 to "A 30 a box.
Bananas are abundant and In light demand
Prices are about 1917 cents a bunch lower than last
week and the market is dropping. The restriction
placed by the Spanish Government on exports from
Cube has had serious effect, as by lghtering
ep,ba :goed to the open ports nearly normal sup
ply IS obtained. Receipts are heavy and the ten
dency of prices downward
:'ineappies of kinds plentiful. Havana
straWberry pines scarce but sugar-loafs Gre IN
hundred Fioridas are from S to sl4 hundred. and
Porto Ricos from 800 10 80 a hundred Many OF the
Watermelons in more liberal supply and
prices are less firm than last week. They now
sn5 ~ H 81
rive freely but many are small and Of poor flavor
Marylands and Deawares are from q % 70 & 30 !! a
carrier. and Virginia Jenny Linds from 81 70 TO 50
barrel.