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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09
FITHER FITZGERALD SENTENCED
TEN YEARS FOR BURNING \ sCHOoL-HOUSE
THE CASE APPEALED.

Rochester Feb S.-Thcre was ,arge crowd III
the County Court this morning TO witness the
sentencing of Father John VI. Fitzgerald eN-pas'o'
Of Hov Cross Catholic Church. In Char-otte VINO
WIS found guilty of arson in the second degree for
burning the parochia. school In that village on the
ri,ht ~ Inv ls ,,st for the insurance. John
rronin the priests hired man. who applied the
torch. is now serving seven years. ani Nora Cro"ih
John's sister and housekeeper for the priest Is IN
jail here awaiting tra. for the same crime Judge
sutherland took his seat on the bench at 10 O'CLOCK
Father Fitzgerald entered the room few minutes
later.
..IIavc Won any legal reason why the judgment OF
the Court should not now be pronounced upon
you?" inquired Clerk Hunt.
Permit me. your honor" replied Father Fitz-
gerald ito say a few words at this time. Without
fear ar trembling | wish declare and affirm.
with all due respect to your honor. that am
innocent Of this charge; that neither did drect
nor nslgate the crime OF arson in Charlotte on the
18th or l7th of July last at any other time dur
Ing the term of my existence In charlotte.
further declare that neither by word or mouth.
sign nor any indication or manifestation have l
| instigated any person or persons 10 commit the
crime of arson. l am innocent. That Is ALL
Judge sutherland. In passing Sc, sentence' 'nen
sad John Fitzgerald would not ,S, w'Tn 70 say
You were tried before fair ana impartial jury.
who showed that hey hed no cnmsndssian S,i
mercy be extended to you by the Court. You were
defended by counsel or great dDihty, WHO
/ i'm the conduct OF your case consummate skill.
They aid not fail take advantage Of every point
that would tend to your advantage. Ii ony re-
mains for me pronounce the Judgment OF the
Court do so. bearing In mind that recommenda
tion for mercy which the jury gave. The Judgment
OF the Court is that you. John VI. Fitzgerald. for
the crime Of arson In the second degree. be con-
! fined in the State Prison at Auburn at hard labor
for the term Of ten years
Father Fitzgerald received his sentence without
dnchng and left the court with his lawyers for
| Justice Nash's chambers Justice Nash granted
certificate OF reasonable doubt District Attorney
FORSYTH this morning received a notice Of an APP
peal to the Appellate Dvison OF the Supreme
Court from the conviction OF Father Fitzgerald
Father Fitzgerald asked 10 be allowed TO take
luncheon downtown. instead OF going to the jail
This was done At O'Clock his bondsman signed
the bond for loO00 and he was released from GUS
tody.
THE NEW YORK HERALD WILL BEGIN
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papKUTRST AND BAXTER CHOSEN.

Watkins y V, Feb Sat the Republican Con-
venton for the XXIXth Congress District. he'd
here to-day John f. Parkhurst. Of Bath. ana Colo
mel Archie T. Baxter. OF Elmira. were elected dele
gates TO the National Convention, and franktin
T, SheryOod of Hornellsvil.e. was nominated Tor
Presidential e.cctOr.
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CUILDPEN'S ASYLUM ~ FLAMES.
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NANUET CAUSED
-. r1nL, IN 4 CATHOLIC HOME.

GREAT ENcITl.MENl ~ N-''
BY A FIRE ~ a CATHOLIC HUME
Tho village OF Nanuet. Rockland county WAS a''
astlr Yesterday afternoon when lre baz'u III -
Agatha's Home a large Catholic asylum ior cur
drsr. The flames started in the pubic store on '"'
place and rapidly spread 10 large bari' ueS"oy-
, ho,n h,,udiugs Tho flames then destroyed a
coftagc termed st Francis Lodge ., l., 49,
Thcrc were several hundred children In inc
asylum and the widest cNcltei'tt m ~. t. nnii,invs
etors In charga rushed into the burning bulidihgs
~ remov. the contents TWO three OF the sisters
barely escaped serious injuries. , ,, ,,,,tt
tn 0r,mrn succced,l IN saving the largest build-
ings with the aid Of Manuel citizens. NO one was
hurt
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Edward Lauterbach was present. he took
pains to say. not advisory member OF the
committee, but as chairman of the Republican
County Committee. There were present also
Edward Mitchell A. II. Steele, Paul D. Cravath
and John S. Wise. members of the Committee
Of Investigation appointed by the Committee
OF Five Hundred. to present the memorial pre-
pared by the Committee of Twenty-Five, OF
which Cornelius n. Bliss. Joseph II. Choate,
Elihu Root, Charles Stewart Smith and other
prominent Republicans Of this city are mem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09

THE NEW YORK HERALD WILL BEGIN
publishing its 1900 prize story by Edith Carpenter
entitled Your Money or Your Life. Monday feb-
ruary TO- and will continue II daily until completed
Don't miss it.-lAdv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09
THE MEMORIAL PRESENTED.

Edward Mitchell presented the memorial.
which showed that in the Ist Assembly Dis
trict seventy-fve Democrats were enrolled as
Republicans, while the total percentage OF IL
legal enrolment was 81. The percentage OF H.
legal enrolment in the IVth Assembly District
was 43; in the XIVth, 80; in the XVIth, 49, In the
XXth 80; in the XXVth. Al in the XXVlllth,
30; In the XXIXth. 13; in the With, "a; In the
With. "a. and in the With. o.
Mr. Mitchell presented calm cold. unim-
passioned statement OF the situation, based
upon trustworthy returns. Mr. Cravath foi-
lowed this on similar lines. Then John s. WISE
dwelt In forceful terms upon the proofs or
fraudulent enrolment unearthed by the Com
mittee Of Twenty-Five
Mr.. Lauterbach astounded the representa-
tves Of the Committee of Twenty-Five by evad-
ing the actual facts OF fraud and taking refuge
In the plea that the constitution OF the County
Committee was at fault for the trouble mat
had arisen. Then Mr.. Lauterbach went on III
an impassioned address, to tell how virtuous
the County Committee had been he declared
that the recent apportionment had precipitatea
q sudden and unexpected problem upon 'ha'
committee.
AN ATTACK on THE MAYOR
The speaker did not neglect to make an attack
upon Mayor s:rong's administration 1t was
at this point OF his attack that Mr.. Lau'erbach
could Se heard even In the corridors OF the hotei
He charged that Mayor Strong's administration
had been hostile to the welfare Of the Repnb-
Ican party.
MR.. sTEELES REPLY.
When he had finished Adelbert II. Steele, the
Deputy Commissioner Of Public Works. rose and
said: LAS for your attack upon Mayor Strong
and his administration Of this city government
wish to call your attention to the following ap-
pointments OF Republicans in this city" Mr.
Steele named a number Of Republicans appointed
to office including many well.known men. Then
turning TO Mr.. Lauterbach. he continued: Il
wish you 10 remember. sir. that in the recent
Campaign which placed Republican Mayor in
the executive chair OF this city, the sum Of
$4,000 was contributed by the Committee u
Fifty TO effect that result II we have Republi-
can Mayor In New-York City to-day, 1t is due 10
Republicans who have had no interest In a false
and fraudulent enrolment. but who are primarily
American citizens, and who. Republicans,
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Continued ON Eighth Page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09
ARBITRATION IN SIGHT.
GOOD NEWS FROM LONDON
BELIEF THAT LORD SALISBURY WILL
MEET VENEZUELA HALFWAY.
cREspo PRESSED HARD FOR IyDEMNITY.
THE YURUAN AFFAIR SETTLED. THE
BOUNDARY DISPUTE MAY BE
ARBITRATED.

RHODES AND CHAMBERLAIN SEEM TO UNDEAH
STAND EACH OTHER-THE COLONIAL sECRE-
TARY's SUMMING UP OF THE TRANS
VAAL TROUBLEs-COMMENTO on THE
BOND SUBSCRIPTIONS - THE
FIELD" THROWS DUN
RAVEN OVERHEARD.
The herald., 1896-08-31
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
Twenty-second Precinct Committee Hold an
Interesting Heeting

The Twenty-second precinct cam
paign committee met on Friday at the
residence of Mrs. Bachelor, on East
Twelfth street. The program consisted
of music and a paper read by Miss Jones
on The Emancipation of the Family.
Mrs. Alice Moore McComas read valu-
able paper on The Laws of California
Concerning Women. An animated dis
cussion followed and many questions
were asked by the listeners and answer
ed by Mrs. McComas. This precinct will
hold an open meeting next Friday even
ing at the residence of Judge B. N.
Smith.
The general campaign committee of
Los Angeles county will meet at the Y.
M. c. A. auditorium Monday afternoon,
August 31st, at 2:30 o'clock. The public
generally is invited as there will be re-
ports of the work of the various pre-
cincts throughout the county and an idea
can then be obtained of the magnitude
of the labor the ladies are performing.
The herald., 1896-08-31
1t Aided the Colonies

King George took off his crown and let
the cool air play with his fevered brow.
You say" he remarked musingly. that
Washington. Adams. jefferson and Han
cock are the four leaders in this rebellion?"
Lord North bowed his head and again
referred to the dispatches from America.
'"They are. sire" he replied.
George III. puffed out his cheeks.
"A set of adventurers" he cried, con-
temptuously. I'm crush them with sin
gle hand"
Lord North slowly shook his head.
You forget one thing, sire he gravely
remarked.
George III. scratched his nose ref1ectively
with his scepter.
What is it?" he asked abruptly.
You forget, sire" returned the minister,
fastening his majesty with glittering eye
that 1t is absolutely impossible for one
king to get away with two pair
And from that moment 1t was felt In
court circles that the royalist cause was
hopeless. New York World.
The herald., 1896-08-31
A CRY FROM THE BLACK BELT

Col bugs dun treat us might ruff
Come erlong. voters!
Vote fer silver she's hot stuff,
Come erlong, voters!
Bury Mckinley way down deep.
So fur We can't even hear him peep,
An put Mars Hanna SCUM ter sleep,
Come erlong, voters.
Don't be afeared of de goP bugs bluff,
Come erlong voters!
They's mighty mad. that's sure enuff.
Come erlong, voters!
They holers loud, but see dem run;
Well shoot dem with a silver gun,
Hurry you up an see de fun.
Come erong, voters!
Bryan's de man ter lead us out,
Come erlong, voters!
From de wilderness, sing an shout.
Come erlong, voters!
Hurrah fer Billy, de silver knight;
He'll lead us into a silver light
An bury de goP bugs out of sight.
= ~ Gene erlong, voters!
William Reed Dunroy, in the New York
Journal.
The herald., 1896-08-31


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the fact that Washington and nearly related by blood He
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dues Major Ball did
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The herald., 1896-08-31

The above is furnish ed throughout in all the
modern effects and is as good as new. consisting in
part of Parlor Chamber, Dning-room, Hall and
Kitchen Furniture; fine Moquette, Brussels and
Ingram Carpets. Linoleum Rugs, fine Lace Cur
tains. Silk Draperies. Bagdad and Silk Portieres
Chinaware and Cutlery; all the Bedding Comfoi is
Blankets, Sheets and Slips Hair, Floss and Cote or
Mattresses; splendid cook Range, Gas and Oh
Heaters, aud everything else that goeswith first.
class residence.
The UPRIGHT PIANO cost $500, has an elegant
old English case good when it came out Of
the store. and will be sold at II o'clock.
Sale peremptory. Terms-Cash deposit required
w. l. DE GARMO, Auctioneer,
Office. 521 South Broadway.
The morning times., 1896-01-24
Sunrise" The folio wing are extracts from
her address:
MISS KNAGG'S ADDRESS.

Today the world is awakiug. Seif-gov-
erninent for woman is an accomplished fact
in three States of our great republic. The
sense of humanity is astir. The doctrine is
daily gaining ground that the world needs
the cooperative and Coordinate work OF
man and woman.
We stand here tonight TO avow our faith
In the ultimate application of the prind-
pies of republlcan n government. We believe
that each human being is whole, single and
responsible; that each human unit is con-
cerned in the social compact which is
formed TO project individual and mutual
rights.
Over how large a part or the world has
woman been given 4 measure OF freedom
and M evil thing has happened, but much
goodi Home ties are ccmented, not loos-
ened. Children are better born, not neg
lecied. Social evils are controlled or elm
mated, not increased. Public order and
prosperity are promoted, not ovcrthrown.
In proportion to our belief in the right
eousness or our cause, so ought cur faith
Ia be. If we are harnessed in with the
eteruaI forces OF Right, we have nothing TO
fear.
Charlotte Perkins Stetson of California
enlivened the meeting by the rendition OF
Feminine Vanity" which was loudly ap-
plauded. She responded TO two encores.
Julia K. Jenney, a lawyer from Syracuse,
delivered a very pleasing address. and in
a charming manner upon the subject Law
and the Ballot
The morning times., 1896-01-24
MAIL BAGS hADE IN JILL
Continued from First Page.

ment in 1S9f95 paid for 63 1888 jute
sacks, $4,000 at 40 cents and the remainder
at Al cents, which make up pretty good
contract.
What amount OF work is done by the
women may be learned from the fact that
In the year ending June 80, 1895, there
were 1,52s,1S7 sacks repaired, of which
1,224 ,o9S were the jute sacks.
WORK LIKE SLAVES.
This makes an average of 10,134 for
each of $50 women, or S45 per month.
Those who get 1 cent apiece for handling
them could make about SO a month; at
cents, SIT month; and at 3 ceits, $50
q month.
Gen. Nelson says, on page 217, that
under former contracts the work
done in the mail-lock repair shop
cost S116,2 Under his management
he says that it cost S34, ,99s.9O, making
saving to the government of SS1 ,26S.31.
Notwithstanding this immense saving
to the government, on the 1st of January
he proceeded to cut down the wages of the
women from $50 month to cents apiece,
others to l cent, and others to 3-4 cents.
Nowhere in Gen. Nelson's report is there
statement of the per diem of the en-
ployes.
The morning times., 1896-01-24
Misnt Clothing Parlors closed all day.
wArcHMAkERs HAVE EAPPLIEp.
Asked the Federation to Enroll Them
In Lubor's Ranks.

Asked the Federation to Enroll Them
in Lubor's Ranks.
A largely attended meeting OF District
Assembly No. &c. K. OF L., was held last
evening, Master Workman Simmons III the
chair. Twenty weight local organizations
wererepresentedb by a fullquota ofdeiegates.
One new assembly, the Theatrical Al
lance, was admitted to membership, and
two other organizations applied for admis-
sion.
A request was received from the journey
men watchmakers asking TO be organized
and admitted to the order of X. of l..
The delegate from Gambrinus Assembly,
and manager OF the local branch OF the Gin
cinnati Brewing Company, reported that
during the last two days more than hum
dred local liquor dealers had transferred
their patronage from the local companies
to the Cincinnati Brewing Company.
Delegates from the Eccentric Association
of Steam Engineers, L. A, 1896, and Paint
ers, L. A, 1898, reported that their or
ganizations had made appropriations for
the supper of Gambtrinus Assembly.
The absence of Mr. Joseph X. Potter was
the cause of much surprise and regret. 1t
was the first time, he bad been absent since
the organization of the assembly. He is
confined to his room by muscular rheu-
matism.
The morning times., 1896-01-24
Misfit Clothing Pariors closed all day
ADOPTED THE RULES.
Quorum Counting Clause Modified
and Other Changes Made.

quorum Counting Clause Modified
and Other Changes Made.
The 'uervous irritation produced by the
indulgence of an afternoon of constitu-
tionai debate" as Mr.. Doliiyer OF Iowa
wittily expressed it, was responsible for
the only enlivening feature OF an otherwise
dreary stretch in the House proceedings
yesterday.
Immediately after the reading of the
Journal, Mr.. Henderson reported the quo
rum-counting rule from the Committee on
Rules, as amended to meet objections made
to its original form. The changes provided
for adjournment pending a roll call and
exempted Friday night sessions tuntil fur
ther ordered by the House, from the opera
tious of the rule.
Messrs. De Armond, Dem, Missouri: Bal
ley, DEM, Texas; Miles. DEM, Maryland;
Grow, Rep, Pennsylvania; Gibson. Rep,
Tennessee, and Dalzell, Rep. Pennsylvania
spoke upon the report, all but Mcssrs. Bal
ley and Miles approving the rule, and it
was agreed to.
Mr.. Crisp moved to substitute for the
rules as whole the rules OF the Fifty-thi
Congress. Before this was put, Mr. Dol
liver made half sarcastic. humorous
speech, congratulating the Democrats upon
their advance since the famous scenes in
the Fifty first Congress, in which they
protested against the counting of quorum
by Speaker Reed, as evidenced by their
willingness to vote for the rule reported
today.
This drew from cx-Speaker Crisp an
earnest defense of the action of the Dem
ocrats at that time against what they
then deemed and which he still deemed q
revolutionary proceeding on the part OF
Speaker Reed. 1t was to this that Mr.. Dol
liver responded as quoted above, in explana-
tion OF his purpose to say nothing that
should irritate the Democrats or cause evil
memories to arise.
The substitute of Mr.. Crisp was rejected
and the rules as reported were declared to
be adopted.
After the transaction of some routine
business. the House., at 4:30. took a recess
until Friday night for the consideration OF
private pension bills, and at the conclusion
OF that session to stand adjourned until
Monday next.
The morning times., 1896-01-24
Misfit Clothing Parlors closed all day.
ALL OLDEST" MASoNS.
Annual Dinner of the Masonic Veteran
ASSocisfiou

Annual Dinner of the Masonic Veteran
Association.
The Masonic Veteran Association OF the
District of Columbia held its eighteenth
annual dinner last night at the National
Hotel. The table was elaborately embel-
lished with flowers and other decorations.
Following is list of the toasts and the
gentlemen who responded:
''The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons of the District of Coumbia," Most
worshipful Grand Master George ". Baird.
1.-THE Grand Royal Arch Chapter OF The
District of Columbia" Grand High Priest
Theodore G. De Mol.
The Grand Encampment of the United
States,'' W. La Rue Thomas, Most Eminent
Grand Master.
1.-The Grand Commandery of the Dis
trict of Columbia" Right Eminent Com
mauder Noble D. LarDer.
"The Grand Lodge OF louisiana" Hon.
C. F. Buck, p. G. II.
1.-The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania"
Congressman C. F. Coddlng, P. G. NJ. THE
Grand Lodge OF California Past Grand
Master George C. Perkins, "The Infant
Member of the Association" Deputy Grand
Master Matt Trimble. P. G. N. Myrou
W. Parker made few remarks.
The morning times., 1896-01-24
A TRUE FRIEND
So Say the Afflicted.

"A friend I'm need, is a friend indeed. ]
don't see, DIR. Walker, how you can af-
ford to treat for So IA month and then give
medicines free: but you are doing n grand
good work, and know the people of this
city appreciate your efforts"
This is what patients say OF DR.. Walkers
notable So mCnth Offer and it certainly
proves to the public DIR. Walkers honesty.
/ Do you suffer from DYSPEPSIA, u BRON
CHIAL CATARRH, ASTHMA, RHEU
MATJSM, HEA RI DISEASE. LIVER COM
PLANT, NERVOUS TROUBLE, LOST
VIGoRs,or ANY CHRONIC DISEASE? If
you do you can be quickly and perman-
entity restored to health, all medicines and
appliapees furnished you for So a month.
No larger fee will be accepted by DR..
Walker. in any case; no matter how com
plicated.
His wel,-snown sanitarium, at IL Penn
syivania avenue, adjoining Wizards Ho-
tel, is open daily for consultation and
treatment. Office hours, o a. III. to p
M; Wednesday, and Saturday evenings,
to 6; Sundays, TOTO ~. Consultation free.
The morning times., 1896-01-24
THEIR INITIAL BANQUET.
Pressmen Exchanged Stereotype e

Pressmen Exchanged Stereotypet
Plates for China Ones.
Pressmens Council, No. 3S, N. u, held
its first annual banquet last night at
Freund's. The table was beautifully deco
rated with flowers and handsome candela-
bra. and covers were laid for nearly a
hundred guests.
Several short addresses were made, all
of which were extemporaneous. Among
those present were President A. E. Sardo,
Vice President J. J. Callahan. ex-Presi.
dent James A. McGrane. Financial Secretary
]. J. Connolly, Chaplain N. c. Speague.
Usher Ernest Sikken. Speaker Finley s.
Hayes, Secretary J. NJ. Little. Treasurer
F. b. Cox, Sergcant-a;-irms C. F. Davis,
Doorkeeper Charles NJ Richardson, trus-
tees. Messrs. ]. ]. Cunningham, E. f. Eom-
burg and d. j. OLeary.
F. NJ. Willis, T. II. Owings, James H.
Sheridan, John j. Kelly, W. II. Kerwin,
II. j. Farley, H. C. I.ieutaud, George E.
German, Patrick Hussey, J. F. Hutche-soa,
John ]. Ryan, John W. Rodgers, J. j.
Mccarthy, Glen. Hellman, Theo. Michael,
Ollie Hill. E. j. Shine, Miles J. Higgins,
Albert McMullen. E. W. Crutchfield, VI. F.
Brian. Jesse Grant, Albert Baker, William
Waterbury. Thomas f. Benedict, James
Diesker. William P. Smith, J. E. Conne;iy.
Harold Benedict. W. B. Hyde, james Hughes
and Richard Bright.
The morning times., 1896-01-24
WEST vIRGINLaNs BANQUET.
Senator Elkins Was the G uest of Honor
at Hotel Page.

at Hotel Page.
The West Virginia delegation in Con-
gress were given banquet by the Repub-
licans of their State at the Hotel Page
last evening. A large number of the rep
resentative citizens Of the State were
present and the banquet was a success in
every way.
When the good things had been disposed
OF and the time for speechmaking came
around Mr.. C. NJ. Shinn, as master OF cere-
monies. arose to introduce the speakers OF
the evening. He said:
There have been many occasions in my
life when j have been somewhat en-
bdrrassed, and this is one of them. I
am down TO speak a bout our invited guests.
They are the men who represent us in
Congress, and the people of the State of
West Virginia have shown their good taste
by electing such able Representatives. /
now call upon our friend, the Hon. Stephen
B. EIkins, who will tell Us something of
West Virginia
Senator Eikins spoke in part as follows:
You may know how much / think OF
West Virginia from the fact that have
already assisted at one dinner this evening,
have now eaten another, and did not go
TO the White House.
Il thought the President could get along
without me and 1 could see him some other
time, while you would be together only
tonight
Senator Elkins spoke OF the broadness aud
scope Of the subject. He touched upon the
political history and war record OF his
State and its wealth and resources and said
that according to area it was the richest
State in the Union.
In conclusion the junior Senator expressed
the regrets OF his colleague who could not
be persuaded to come although his narns
was down on the card for a speech.
The morning times., 1896-01-24

Frank Smiths Operations Were Not
Confined to Ba timore.
Baltimore, Nd, Jan. 23.-Frank Smith
pleaded guilty in the criminal court today
to the charge of forging check for $500
on the Buchanan, w. Va, National Bank,
and was sentenced to eight years in the
penitentiary.
Smith disappeared after casbing the check
at store in this city. Last October he was
arrested at Orlando, Fla. 1t is said that
Smith is wanted for forgeries in Morgan
town. w. Va, where he has been indicted,
and in New Jersey, Mississippi and other
States.