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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
THE RAPID TRANSIT BOARD MEETS.
CONSIDERATION OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSIONS
REPORT IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

The Rapid Transit Commission yesterday held Its
e, ,,eetInq since the approval OF the underground
,ur,y mans by the Special Commission or the Su-
roro Court on Saturday last. Those present at
Yesterday afternoons meeting were President orr
commissioners Steinway, Imam and Low. Chief
.n,ineer Parsons and A. b. Boariman the Com
MISSIONS counsel
NJ parsons was warmly congratulated by Presi-
dort Orr and Commissioners Low and Stenway on
tho success OF his prohles for the proposed under
,,round railway and for the work he had done with
IN. ansc,ol Commission. which adopted the Rapid
transit commissioners plans. despite the numerous
ro,os, q, the many property holders along the
route
The Board then went into executive sssAon 20
consider the report OF the Special Commission.
At the close OF the executive session Secretary
Delaheld said the Board had instructed its coun-
sci Mr. Boardman. to secure the amount of com
pensation due by the city for the expenses of the
Special Commission of the Supreme Court. The
stenographer's bill which alone $1,000. also
referred TO Mr. Bonrdman for verhcation
Mr.. Delafeid said that copy of a letter sent by
Hoard In the executive session. asking that fur
Their appropriation be given the Rapid Transit Com
mission BY the city The last appropriations accord
Ing to the letter was made n December. 1895 The
letter met the approval of the members present
Commissioner Low suggested that the changes TO
be made In the Croton water mains. well as sew
Parsons. be submitted by that official TO the Com
missioner OF Public Works for his approval This
met the sanction of the Board
The Board closed it's executive session by dis
cussng at some length the detailed plans for the
construction OF the proposed underground railway
and amending the bylaws to make the regular meet
ing day OF the Board Thursday instead OF Wednes-
day An adjournment was then taken until next
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
BOOTH TUCKER TO TAKE COMMAND.
HIS FORMAL APPOINTMENT ANNoUNcED-EVA
noo1.u nrFENDS HER FATHER.

u,s FORMAL APPOINTMENT ANNOUNcED-EVA
eoorH DEFENDS HER FATHER
The lazy. hail in the Salvation Army headquarters
q, M 100 West Fourteenth-st. was crowded In
every part last night at a special meeting OF
auxljares and friends of the Army.
Commissioner Carleton from the international
Headquarters London. reviewed The history OF the
Army Ballington Booths work and the c'rcum-
stances leading TO his resignation IN speaking OF
General Booth he said that he acted impartialiy
and Justly and that in ignoring the strongest FAMILY
ties when he believed the best interests OF the
cause demanded such action. he showed that ne
could be trusted.
When the Commissioner said that the Army was
not English but "a word-w vide institution. he was
vigorously applauded
He was followed by Commissioner Eva Booth
who spoke earnestly and eoquently In defence OF
the course Of her father the General and re1erred
pathet.cally 10 the circumstances which TOOK ner
beloved brother from a calling TO which their par
ents had consecrated them. She spoke OF the good
which had been wrought by changing commanders
in various places. and said that when Darlington
Booth was ordered TO prepare to cave his present
post many other commanders received like orders;
among these her sisters in France and In
India. herself In London and her brother In Canada
We are contending for a cause" she said. "ahd
II Is dearer to US than ties Of flesh and blood The
system OF change has been the Army's greatest
power" Miss Booth also referred the fact that
the Salvation Arm" was not English and said:
when we are in the slums we Summers. when
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
FAITHFUL no THE DEAD.
OsMUNsON's DOG REFUSES TO LEAVE
HIS MASTERS BODY
WILL. NEITHER EAT NOR DRINK. AND CANNOT
BE INDUCED TO GO FROM THE SIDE OF
THE MAN WHO SACRIFICED HIS
LIFE FOR HIM.


THE MAN WHO SACRIFICED HIS
LIFE FOR HIM.
The dog 10 save whose i.fe Nelson Osmunson
gave his own on Wednesday morning has peen o's
consulate since the death OF his master, ana re-
fuses tn eat or drink Osmunson was night watch
man at the Starin shipy ards. between west
brighton and Port Richmond. Staten Island vi
Wednesday morning he was leaving work ne
ATTEMPTED to cross the Staten Island Rapid Tran
sit Railroad tracks when run over the shpyards
on a trestle There a passenger train ap-
proachng and Osmunson stopped. The dog also
stopped but directly in front OF the approaching
train Osmunson rushed forward and threw the
dog into place OF safety. Just as the dog LETT
his hand. Osmunson struck by the train and
thrown under the wheels.
Osmunson's body was taken home yesterday. and
the dog was allowed TO his face. Since then
he has remained beside the coffin. All efforts TO
coax him to Eat or drink have failed He refuses
to leave the room. and objects to any except the
members OF the family entering.
The dog always with either Osmunson or
his son. He was trained to high degree OF per
lection. 1t vas one OF the things taught MIN
which Osmunson's life. The dog had been
taught 70 stand perfectly sull when his owner did.
He usually walked few steps ahead OF his owner.
aud when the latter halted the dog would stop at
the time until he heard his owner start for
ward again. This IS what happened on Wednesday
morning. can be ascerta.ned. The dog
to let the train go by the dog halted the track.
and even his owners commands could not make
him vary from his training
The dog would remain home until about II o'clock
In the evening. when Mrs. OsmInson prepared lunch
for her husband This would be placed In basket,
and the dog would carry II mile to the shipyards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
THROWN FROM THE TRACK AND KILLED.

FOUR HORSES DRAWING LOAD OF SAND RUN
AWAY AND CAUSE THE DRIVERS DEATH
Arthur Caulfeld. forty-hve years old. OF No. 6l'
West One hund red and twenty was thrown
from truck which he was driving last night and
Instantly killed at one hundred twenty sixth
and Manhattan SITS.
CauIneld was driving a truck loaded with SAND
and was sprnkling the tracks OF the Boulevard ana
Forty second-st. Railway. when one OF The traces
hrokc and the four horses which were drawing tne
eand became unmanagc bic and ran away Whli'
turning into Manufactured. the wheels OF dhe ''uon
etrr,ck the curb so vlO.enuy that Caulnelh was
da shed 10 the sidewalk His body was taken 10 INC
Wcsi One hundred a nd twenty nfth-st. station
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
AN OLD-FA SHTONED HERESY TRIAL.

THE REV. W. T. BROWN. OF MADISON. CONN.,
WILL. RE THE DEFENDANT
Madison, Conn. March l2.-An old-fashioned he'-
esy trial over violations OF the orthodox creed In
the Congregational Church will take place mere De-
ginning March a. and probably lasting several days
The pastor Of the Congrega tional Church. the Rev
William T. Brown. has been accused OF hereucdi
teaching nv conservative members OF the congregr-
ton and a council OF about a dozen neghporing
churches has been summoned to deal with the mat
ter - l., A.. .o,,,,u NTH ha tho p ~,
Drs smith Munger and Phillips, OF New-Haveu,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13

we we are IN England we are English. ard when we
Booth:
The General has appointed Commissioner and
Mrs. Booth Tucker to the United States. He IS
praisng God continually for the fidelity Of the
American officers and soldiers and relies with per,
feet confidence upon their devotion to the flag and
their advance in the war under the new com
mander."
The great audience received the announcement
with loud cheers
William Glover j. G. Hallimond and Mrs Spence.
members of the Auxiliary League and apparently
friends of Ballington Booth. sent requests TO the
presiding officer allowed to speak but per-
mission not granted
Miss Booth was asked after the meeting to the
because Of a disbursement relative 70 the fnanc.s
of the Army. She replied that there not a
word OF truth in It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
LIVES LOST THROUGH CARELESSNESS.

NEGLECT TO PLACE THE PLUG IN THE BOTTOM
OF A YAwL swAMPED IT
The schooner ashore Ia toms Neck. which was
driven there By Wednesdays storm. is the Kate
Scranton of Sag Harbor. and not the Emma Bates.
reported.
The names OF the drowned through the
swamping Of the yawl are: Charles ChrIsterman.
mate thirty years old Norwegian. and George
upther Of Sag iarbor. coored. NIFTY years Old
The swamping of the boat was caused by the fan
ure OF the crew to place the plug In the bottom
The schooner Is a total wreck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
MISS WILLARD INVITED TO ENGLAND.

Chicago. March 12.-Iady Henry Somerset the
leader of the Christian Temperance movement
among English women. has written letter to the
Women's Christian Temperance Union National
Headquarters here asking that President Frances
Willard be allowed to come TO England to help her
In the approaching National Convention OF the Ma
tiona. Council OF Women OF Great Britain, OF wncn
Lady Henry Is president. She writes that she Viii
reclprocate by coming this country in the inter.
ests OF the Women's Christian Temperance Union.
Miss Willard WI. probably sail in April.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
BERLIN IRON BRIDGE COMPANY SUED

Danbury. Conn. March l2-Martin c. Powers OF
Ridgene.d through his attorneys brought suit to-
day against the Berlin Iron Bridge company Tor
s,5 on damages Powers was injured by cave-in
that occurred while he was working on a bridge
that the company was constructing In Water-st.
NorwaIk He has been ncapac.tated for wo-k
sinca and Ia now In . serious condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
TROUBLE AT A SPARKLING EAhfniiiV"'

GRIFFo FAILED TO APPEAR. AND THE MANAGER
HAD DECAMPED.
Paterson n. j.. March l2.-Serious trouble was
threatened AT the Opera House here tonight Young
Griro the boxer was billed to appear against three
men IN addition to other bouts. After several ex-
hibitions had been given the curtain was lowered
and the referee announced that Tue hanass' ""a
iacamnad with the receipts and that Critic had
failed 70 appear The crowd made a rush for me
box office and could not be dispersed until the po
lica called,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
THE FAMOUS PREACHER,

Rev. w HAY AIrKEN. who gave remarkable series
In Trinity Church ten years ago. Will begin
OF MONDAY preaching. in the same church. next
Monday under the auspices of the Parochia Missions
Society for the United StaeA ofcs Room 81. 10. ssa
Fourth AvenSA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
WILL. BE LOYAL TO GENERAL BOOTH

VIII. BE LOYAL TO GENERAL BOOTH.
Peoria. H.. March 1.-THE Salvation Army d.
vision of Illinois closed its session here last night.
Colonel Nco. the representative of General Booth.
who recently to this country. explained all the
details Of the present split and advised the army
remain true 10 General Booth. Colonel Nicol was
frequently interrupted by applause, aid AT the end
Of the council, the members unanimously decided
remain with General Booth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
PRIZE SPEAKING AT DARTMOL TN.

Hanover. y. H.. March l2.-The annual Smith
Rollins prizes speaking contest at Dartmouth Col
Iege Church las, night resulted as follows:
Rollins przcs-Firsl go Craven Laycock. br'sto'
second so Arthur r. Smith. Dover.
smith prizes-First. $50 Frederick T.. Shaw. Lynn
second, {o. Ernest p. Sseman. Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
SALVATION ARMY SECEDERS
srAFF CAPTAIN WATKINS AND ADJU-
TANT HEAVYWEIGHT RESIGN.
@HE FORMERS WORK AND POPCLARITY-sEvERE
CRITICISM BY HEAVYWEIGHT OF THE
NEW LEADERS, COURSE.

NEW LEADERS COURSE
The number of seceders among the members Of
the Salvation Army the religious order which
is being found ID by Ballington Booth is increased
daily Among those who transferred their al
legiance yesterday to the eX-Commander of the
savationists two well-known officers-Staff
Captain Pattie Watkins and Augustus James Hart
wright Miss Pattie Watkins. besides being one of
che most popular and prominent Salvation Army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13

leading orthodox clergymen in New-England. The
specifications against Mr. Brown are for violating.
in his preaching. vital points Of hsen
members Of the church since the early nst OF th Inc
Yale Academic and Theological departments. ana
il q vigorous worker and speaker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
DEEP SNOW ON THE GREEN MOUNTAINS

Brattleboro Vt. March l2-About a foot of snow
fell here last night. which was badly drlfted. delay
ing trains and stages. The wind is blowing vigor
oisly night and the small towns report OF the
OF the season
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-13
WARSHIPS ALMOST READY.
THE MASSACHUSETTS TO HAVE \ TRIAL
TRIP NEXT WEEK

WITH THE MOUNTING OF HER GUNS SHE WILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01

ARRESTED Lieut.. Smith and Officer
knight to-day arrested Ed Schuler,
Sam Williams and VIM. Fountain, tie
latter colored, charged with stealing
twenty five hides from Mr. M. Schiller.
The men will he given trial tonight.
Some of the hides were sold to Mr..
II. Bladder and these were recovered
A few days since Mr.. Bladder purchased
some hides and paid for them. Yes
terday evening the same men brought
him some more hides and he, thinking
something was wrong, told them to
come this morning and get their money.
In the meantime Mr.. Baader notifit d
the police of his suspicion and told
them TO be at his store this morning
when the men came for their money.
Later, Lieut.. Smith ascertained that
the hides had been stolen from Mr..
Schuler's slaughter house. This morn
ing he took Officer Knight to Mr..
Baader's store and when the men came
for their money he arrested them and
locked them UP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01

THE REGULAR weekly meeting of AL.
exandria Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, was
held last evening. Visitors from Belle
Haven and Jackson councils were pres,
emit. Six candidates were given the de.
grees of V. l.. and p, one reinstated
and six applications for membership
were received. The council will attend
lawn party to be held in Falls Church
on the Sth inst. in the interest of Cres-
cent Council. The committee on the
42nd anniversary of the order reported
having arranged for a sermon on May
II. The committee on excursion to
Norfolk in view of the orders annual
field day, known rs American Day"
are now making vigorous preparations
for the event.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01

INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT
An issue has arisen.in this city concern
ing the powers of the Inspector OF Lum-
Der. Under the old charter there were
Two inspectors and measurers, who re-
ceiyed twenty cepts for every thousand
feet of lumber measured and further
fee of ten cents for each thousand feet
Inspected, the seller to pay for the
measurement and Che purchaser for the
Inspection. When the present city
charter was adopted in 1894 provision
was made for but one officer and he
was termed inspector of lumber"
This morning Mr.. James Rector Smoot,
Of the firm OF Smoot & Co., declined to
allow Mr.. James l.. Adams, now hold.
iUg the Office, to measure vessel load
Of lumber which had arrived here on
the ground that under the present city
laws there was no such officer as meas
urer. The contestant further alleg-
ed that the State code provides for no
such official, while it does for an in
spec;or. The question to be deter
mined is, whether Mr.. Adams can COM
pei Mr.. Smoot to pay for the measure
nent of the lumber under the present
laws of the State and city. 1t seems
clear. however, that the Inspector can
charge for inspection, the same to be
paid by the purchaser. The penalty
for falling to have lumber inspected is
$50 for every 500 feet or parts thereof.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01

PERsoNAL.-Captain Page McCarty
yesterday took charge of the editoria,
department of the Norfolk Euenins
Ne,cs.
Mrs. Irene Baumgardner continues
extremely i'll at her home On south
Fayette street.
Capt Webster, who has been quite
sick and confined to his home for the
past few days, is improving. Lieut.
Smith continues to act as Chief of Police
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Tackett have gone
to New York for short stay.
Rev. J. T. Williams, of the M. E.
Church South, has accepted the invita-.
ton from Lee Camp to deliver the
address in this city on the 25lh instant
on which day the Confederate memor.
ial exercises will be held. Mr.. Williams
was gallant member of Mosby's com.
mand during the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01
Girls Department.

Children's Cardinal or Navy Blue Refers
Plain and braid trimmed or with broad sailor
collar. Sizes to ID years, at $1.26 each.
Childrens Navy and Mixed Cheviot Reef.
ers, in several jsunty styles, and the very
latest etfec's. Sizes to 10 years, at 1925
each.
Childrens Navy and Cardinal Cloth Reef.
ers, with braid trimmed or embroidered grass
linen collars, entirely new. Sizes to IL
years, at 1918 each.
(Third floor. 1th-st. building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01

SOUTHERN ExPREss.-To-day, May
lst, the Southern Express Company by
arrangements assumed control Of the
express business Oh that portion of the
Southern Railroad extending from
Washington to Lynchburg, from Wash
ington to Strasburg, from Calverton to
Warrenton, from Washington to Round
Hill and from Richmond to West Point.
The Southern Express Company also
assumes control of the Adams Com
pany's business in some southern terri
tory outside of Virginia. The circular
making the above announcements also
states that all rates heretofore in effect
to and from offices formerly managed
by the Adams Express Company will
remain in full force and effect until
further advices. The principal acqui-
sition by the Southern Company is the
business of the Adams Company be-
tween Washington, this city and Lynch
burg.
To-day the office of the United States
Express Company in this city was
closed, and now all business is trans.
acted at the Adams Express Company s
office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01

COMMITTEE MEETING.-The com
mittee on streets met last night to con
slider the various matters which haG
been reported to them by the City
Council. The price for opening paved
streets for water, gas, &C., connections
was fixed at 10 cents per running foo
on paved streets and cents on dir
streets. The City Engineer was di
rected to make estimates of the cost
of extending the Royal street sewer
and also for constructing sewer or
Prince street from Fairfax to the river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01

.r..4fHgr. Ndl1hCA Ah'hS
c.oaa3, to southoastery winds.
~ RACE TaAcKs.-The Wasting
Ihh .rrgsnoudeut of tho Richmond
ton w., saws According to the race
Dfa' nsopIe their lawyers aud the
IFa.H ,;, i fraternity generally, the Maui
sp0l,',n r, seems 10 have been skillfully
pin , .".,cted and drawn in their interest.
'Sfanning's course yesterday and last
Al D ,nt The hotels, the decision of the
Il,io is Court of Appeals on the va
VIZ, nii.' Of the law was the all-absorbing
Il,.s II discussion, and the consensus
iCpv ,;rion is that it is favorable to
I' T, zoe General impression seems to be
nd lDo pool selling is prohibited by
. .ta decision. but as this method of bet
luz u was not practiced on either of the
!.DS sks in Alexandria county, that can
IL ,arc be the case. 1t is contended
s sSat Matchmaking, or other ways of bet
, .1~y in vogue at race courses, are not
ii .Js nor are they punishable
u as1ar the Maupin law. So decided is
, gIsS construction of the courts de-
. .s,5 that it is given out tonight that
c'' "loreirn book will be opened on
,onSay next on one or both of
~. .hoT VIRGINIA tracks, and that probably
". ..co, will be resumed there at
.Ss close of the meeting at Baltimore
.ay month. This will be done, no
S Ion in order to get legal interpre-
Zion or test, of the construction
laced '',, by the Court of Appeals on the
sIsupin law.
Island track, said he had not consulted
bis LAWYERS on the subject of the de-
o ri. that he was unable to define the
meaning of the decision, but that if
onIv pool selling was prohibited under
the law neither he nor his associates
would object to it.
The effect of this decision, as con-
strued by Attorney General r. Taylor
Scott who argued the case of the
State before the Court of APP
meals will be to break up sell
ing pools on races run both within
and outside of Virginia, including that
form of evasion practiced by telegraph
jur bets to some place in another State
where they are not prohibited.
As heretofore stated betting on for
ern books is expected to be resumed
at the st. Asaph track on Monday. The
managers and their attorneys will meet
tomorrow when it is expected the date
for reopening the track for racing will
be determined upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01

1t will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks of bilious
collie to learn that prompt relief may be
had by taking Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In
many instances the attack may be pre-
vented by taking this remedy as soon as
the first symptoms of the disease ap:
pear. 25 and so cent bottles for sale by
l.. Stabler & Co., druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

The week closes quiet in business circles
generally. The receipts of grain have been
light and prices continue low. The fishing
season is drawing to close and not as much
money was put in circulation as was expect
ed. Money matters are quiet with no change
in rates. In New York yesterday money on
call was easy at 21baS per cent. last loan pa
per cent; closed 21b per cent. Prime mercan.
tile paper 41ha51s per cent In Baltimore
money has been in good demand and in plen.
tiful supply, with slight easing of rates at
the close, when call loans were quoted
at 4ba5 per cent. Bank accommodations
and time loans were steady at E per cent.
State bonds are firmer at an advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01

Y. P. 1.-THE Young Peoples Union
of the Second Presbyterian Church held
meeting in the lecture room of that
church last night. An invitation from
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B. Kennedy to at
tend an entertainment to be given by
them on the night of the 14th instant
was accepted. 1t was decided to assist
the Union Mission every other Tuesday
night at the services held in their hall
on King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01
DRY GOODS.
v God ward { Lotbrop.
10th. llth and F Sts., N. ".
PICTURE DEPARTMENT.

Medallions, white frame, gilt corners,
Magical H." Purify" aid other subjects,
soc each.
Etchines. 1920 inches git Florontine
frames. hi -torc subjects, 81 so each.
Water Colors, Gilt Fiorentlne frames heavy
mats good subjects, ST. 50 each.
Basement. ........... .......11th-st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-01

LIQUOR LICENSES. the Corpora
ton Court today liquor licenses were
issued to T. J. Fannon and G. r. Davis.
So far 81 licenses have been granted,
including 8 malt liquor licenses, 2
wholesale liquor, 2 wholesale and re.
tail and l wholesale malt liquor. Five
persons who took out licenses last year
have not applied for renewal, but it is
expected that they will do so during
the week.