New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-06

from the Yonkers Board of Aldermen to the Alder
men of Mount Vernon for game OF ball, 10 ne
played between the members of both bodies. Inc
Mount Vernon Aldermen. remembering their defeat
when they played year ago with the 1ohkers
CITY Fathers will no doubt. accept the challenge
Mayor Fiske says it will never do for Mount YER
non TO back down from such challenge. ana ne
will start to train at once Cor tho game. Inc
Mayor is experienced athlete and whee'mah ana
thinks he lead the home team to victory against
the hosts OF Mayor Peene. The proceeds Will ne
ire IL subiect TO consdera BILE speculation Last
year Mayor Strong consented TO umpire the game;
cev IT. Depew down the line TO Steve Brodie
Frank Palma the musical director of Frank Dan
iers Opera Company. has purchased the beautiful
suburban villa OF z. NJ. Davis. in Claremont-ave'
Chester Hill.
The Bslmonts. a social organization, composed Of
the leading young Germans has chosen the foIiow-
officers Edmund b SaG Tcyda aecretaTy
ter of ceremonies.
Miss Blanche Cornell and Miss Grace Patterson
whose homes are in this city. were graduated from
the Oneonta Normal School this month; AMONG n
Reed s'qdf Is FANNIE Tchborne Miss Edith Whit
take and Of Sro the b yoq Hsb School
Tho Junior Christian Endeavor Society Of the
Reformed Church has closed its work until Sep
TENDER The society mas beem pr
the year. having received rom ~ ilio ~
Eli Trott, Of South Second-ave. is off on trip
70 Chautauoua Yellow Stone Park, Portland and
Santiago Cal. On his return ne VIII s'op az
Chautauqua and spend the summer.
The members OF the steamer company and their
friends have arranged for asmoonlight trip to City
Island next Wednesday evening. where they Will
enjoy a shore dinner. Protection Engine company
No held Its annusI er Gu.I RroO 0n
Chief jewell Assistant Chief Heinsohn and Others
MI q
sports and rife practice Mayor Fiske and Patrol,
man marksm iu i, Which was won by the Mayor
The racing at the Allendale tracks Saturday
afternoon notwithstanding the threatening OF rain,
attracted a large attendance. Among the spectators
were ex-Mayor Edison Lewis, Aldermen Fletcher
and Fiske and many persons prominent In business
and politics The Judges we're Smile Mess ,6e s Bss
! did excellent work and gave satisfaction to al.
first prize. set of road harness, presented by C. NJ
Mosean second prize nifty bushels Of oats PRE-
prize suit of horse clothing. presented by the Port
Chester ses S f %hP
! Rochelle. The summaries are:
300 CLAss-FOR PRIZES.
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| Time3:oo 2:36. $50
| Chief Foley OF the Mount Vernon police. while
| always on the lookout for large game in the
course of his official duties is not Indifferent to the
| smaller annoyances that affect the citizens To the
| greatest nuisance Of suburban cites-the dog null
sance-the Chief has applied powerful and effective
| remedy On June he began n systematic campaign
against all the dogs in town whose owners had not
| paid the tax or compiled with the law. The re-
| suits have been successful that persons from
other cities have visited Mount Vernon to ascertain
| the method OF procedure against dogs The plan
| adopted a complete census of every house IN
town made by OF the most responsible officers.
| Sergeant Henry c. Beckwith. The census was
taken in stubbooks. and the books. as fast as COM
| pleted were turned the City Clerk who
used the duplicate stub receipt for those who.
| after being told TO observe the law compiled by
| taking out the license. Those who did not comply
| were summoned before the City Judge to answer,
| and in where the ownership OF the dogs was
| denied the animals taken to the city pound
/ and killed in a painless manner The streets are
| now nearly free of dogs There are number Of
| persons who have yet taken out licenses. and
| they will be summoned before City Judge Shatz
the law The cases promise to be interesting. owing
| 10 the fact that the defendants number several
hundred. The result OF the crusade IS summed up
in the following figures: Dogs licensed. $50; yet
licensed, 49, Killed. 400. The amount of money re.
ceived TO date is 1880 Mayor Fisk is the owner of
the greatest number of dogs. lie pays taxes on
over fifteen fine animals. The most Interesting part
OF the transaction is dispute over the money re-
| ceived for the Chief Foley argues that the
| money Is "as good found" and should be given
20 the Police Department. which is seriously in need
| Of more patrOlmen
Judge Shatz. since taking his seat on the bench OF
, the City Court. has made some emphatic decisions
IN regard to the laws and ordinances referring 10
| wheelmen Attention first called 10 this fact
| when he announced that he would prosecute any
person found riding bicycle and attempting ia
carry children He holds that 1t is menace TO tht
children and whether parents or not all persons
must obey the laws prohibiting the endangerng OF
human life The Judge also deals with marked
severity with persons found riding with unlightedd
| Ion,ne In the case of William Sedgwick. arrested
last week the Judge In finding the defendant g,l,hy
| is reported have said; Il know hcycle ride,s
| mink they control everything. hut want them tc
understand they must pay attention TO otne s PEG
| pie's rights Why last night was nearly run Oyer
| while going home. III suspend sentence on YOU tn''