New-York tribune., 1896-07-22
MOUNT VERNON.

There was meeting Of Republicans In Ferguson s
Hall Monday night. They came in response to the
following call: Dear Sir: You are invited TO at
tend n conference Of Republicans who are opposed
to the continued domination OF Thomas c. Platt and
his methods in the Republican party of this State
The object o: this meeting is consider and advise
as TO the best means Of arousing the Republicans Of
mount Vernon to act In accord with the Repub-
licans Of the State in the battle at hand
to place the Republican organization in the State
OF NewYork IN ,he hands of men who will represent
tho principles OF the party and the Republican
masses OF the State rather than ofice-broker's
comolne, registering the will OF Thomas c. Platt"
,i me call was signed By James p. Hayes prom
iheht itepubllcan and business man. who is recording
secretary Of the Mckinley League and under whose
auspices the meeting was held. James NJ Reid
president OF tne Mckinley League. was chosen
chairman, and James J. Hayes secretary Speccnos
were made by number OF prominent Republican n
ieaders and arrangements were made to reach ali
Republicans in sympathy with the movement An
other meeting will be held Sa urday. July 25 when
for big mass meeting OF Republicans AT Lincoln
Hall to more thoroughly emphasize their dsap-
sons Hall for It's Saturday evening meetings and
the rooms VIII be open during tho day for Rppub-
movement. ~
Frank Imran. of New-York was arra!gned yes-
terday morning for swindling Wong Foo Wing
Chung and Charley Lee, three laundrymea. Accord
ing to the statement made by the Celestials Imran
went INTO their laundrieS and hung up a sign ad-
vertisng cure for certain diseases. He then in
formed the Chinamen that they were legally licensed
ence of any character The Chinamen. thinking they
had made a good investment, gave him - cent.
each. Judge Schatz fined the defendant $lO which
he paid.
The Cross and Crown Circle Of the Kings Daugh-
ters OF the First Baptist Church will give a lawn
party Tomorrow evening al the home Of Mrs Frank
r. Taylor No. S1G South Fourh-ave from 10 a. m
TO p. m.
A public hearing given Monday evening by
the Board OF Aldermen 10 all who wished To be heard
on the advsablity OF repeating or modifying the
ordinance requiring twenty four-inch sidcboards to
wagons used 10 transport crushed stone and other
loose material. The contractors and truckmen. led
by Building Inspector Iiaag opposed the existing
ordinance and said they did not want limlta-
tons whatever the dimensions of wagons. but
preferred 10 have the police arrest drivers who
spilled and earth the asphalt At the close
OF the hearing the Ordinance Committee went int
executive session. and will report az the meet
Ing Of the Common Council.
The Prohibition electors OF the Tst Assembly Dis
trc, composed OF Mount Vernon. Yonkors and East
Chester, will hold mass-conventon In Willard
Hall Saturday evening August I. 10 nominate
ca ndidate for member OF the Assembly and to elect
delegates to the State Convention to be held in
Syracuse on August H.
Charles Walters, a driver for the electric light
COMPANY. who wns arrested by Patroman Deveaugh
for cruelty horse. had his hearing Yesterday
Gilbert Angevine. Of the Society FOR the Prevention
OF Cruelty Animals conducting the prosecution
Judge Schatz found Walters guilty. and paroled
hin. until he could look up the punishment pre-
scrlbed in such cases.