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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
THE CORONERS' BILL DISCUSSED.

The Mcdco-i..al Society held one OF is monthly
dinners last night IN the Marlborough Dr.. :. h. W.
Mcleod presided. AMI the question OF the evening
VAS The pendn. legislation as TO the Office OF Cor
orcr."
c.ark EEL the secretary OF the society. reported
that he had received letters from Theodore H. Tyn-
aale OF Boston. the author of the Coroners law IN
Massachusetts, and from Or Wyatt; Johnson OF
Montreal. Canada. lie said through an oversight
the letters had been left at his home. hut he re-
ported that Mr. Tynllle was In favor OF the law as
II was In that STATE. inasmuch as there the medical
part OF the inqu.st- left 10 the inedica' pro-
fesson while the legal sid" of the case was ei 10
the courts. Mr.. licl said that Or Johnson WAS I'M
uuaLnetlv IN favor OF the pending bill
Or f. H. Downs OF Bridgeport, Conn. told or the
workings OF the Jaw In his state and declared that
there had never been complaint In the fourteen
years Of its existence.
Depufv-doroner T. J. Donlin spoke in favor OF the
present system OF He referred TO the Ire
hand disaster and said that II the proposed Dill IN
the Legislature had been the law at That time the
investlgarlon OF the causes OF the accident would
have cost the city thousands OF dollars for expert
had the power force six experts 10 form the jury
that Investigated the He said the Only defect
In the law was that the present stan OF Coroners
physicians was not large enough.
Deputy-coroncr Weston declared that the laws OF
Massachusetts, and Connecticut were founded on the
New York law.
Or Paul Gibler and Albert Bach also spoke
briefly against the bill. and DR.. Porter and Clark
Bel spoke in favor OF II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
DAUGHTER AGAINST WIDOW.

Tho will of Captain Michael Conklin. ex-Assem-
blyman from Richmond County and one OF its most
prominent Republicans was offered yesterday Tor
nrohs,e before Surrogate Stephens in Richmond
Staten Island Notice Of a contest of Its provisions
was given by Mary Elizabeth Conklin. who AYERS
that she is g. daughter Of the dead man and Tor
thirty years or more was recognized and treated
by him as such. The estate was bequeathed 10 inc
widow Fanny Donovan Conklin who was well
known as a physician in New-Brighton and was
the physician Of the late George William Curtis
Miss Conklin lives In Brooklyn she nied ner
notice through her attorney, John j. kenney. Sne
alleges that she is the daughter OF Mr. Conknn
frst wife Betsey. From the time she was an infant
she was treated as daughter and uhtii some some
eight or nine years ago. lived with captain hd
Eight years ago, she declares, she was forbidden 70
enfer her fathers home. and since that Tune she
has sunnorted herself by her own efforts MISS
ConklIn sues for the entire estate. less the dover
Percval a Uilman represented the estate. inc
case was act down for trial on April ~
Captain Conklin was weli-knowh shipo""ei anu
steamboat builder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
PRINCESS OF WALESS DRAWING ROOM.

MRS w j. RICHIE. OF CALIFORNIA. AND THE
MISSES CURTIS OF BOSTON. PRESENTED
London March 1.-THE Princess OF Wales held
the first drawing OF the season In behaf OF inc
Queen al buckingham Palace at o'clock THIS AFTER
noon. Among the Americans presented Mrs.
w J Richie, wife OF the California millionaire.
who was formerly Miss Roach. of Cincinnati. Mrs
Richie wore a gown OF the palest blue satin Win
a court train white brocade lined with PINK satin
Her bouquet was OF white azaoas, nlacs and roses
Her ornaments were dia monds and turquo!ses.
Miss Curtis OF Boston a cousin OF Lady Piey-
fair wore a pale green brocade. with pink satin
train trimmed with ostrich feathers. and carried a
bouquet OF pink roses. go ,
Miss Clara Curtis wore white satin, with a white
striped brocade train. and carried a bouquet OF
white vio.ets and lilies OF the valley.
Among those present were the Duke and Duchess
of Connaught and the Duke OF York. There were
a good many English debutantes The American
deb,ltantes were presented by Mrs Bayard, wife OF
the United States Amba ssador. who. after the draw
ing ROOM held reception at her residence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
QUEEN VICTORIA ~ NICE.
Nice March 1i.-Queen Victoria arrived here this
MI
THE WEATHER REPORT.


THE ATLANTIC COAST SWEPT BY STORM
Washington March 1.-THE storm noted twenty four
hours ago near the mouth Of the Mississippi mas moved
with great velocity toward the Northeast Increasing III
energy as IL advanced Its centre reached the coast IN the
vclI,v Of Norfolk about O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
At o. m II WAS the Long Island coast with cen
,ral presr. Of 20 II Will probably continue us
northeastward course passing the New England ana
Nova Scotia An OF high pressure covers the
Upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys. extending INTO
Canada Rain las south 81 OHIO extending TO the
East Gulf coast and Florida and covering all tho Souh
Atlantic States Further northward snow has fallen az
far as the lakes and throughout England raining IN
deph from one 10 six lrches In the Upper lake regions
and N. districts west the Mississippi there mas been
precipitation and the weather Is mostly clear Inc
weather has cleared In the East Gulf and south At
iantic States with exception 81 Florida while snow
continues In New gland the lower lake regions ana the
Middle states The eifpera'uI"
lower in the valleys and throughout the East
the Northwest. ana Is higher IN
IN. Southwest Thursday clearing ana colder onh
n il Indicated New England and the Middle states
with high The weather Will be fair ana
colder In the Middle and South Atlantic states Falr
Is In Lower
Mississippi Valley and the southwest far weatnsr WIN
continued low temperature In tho lake regions the ONO
and Upper Mississippi Valley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
EX-ASSEMBLYMAN AI.EMBERT POND.

Saratoga. y. Y. March II (SpeciaD.-Ex-Assem-
b.yman Alembort Pond. who for several years mas
been afflicted with muscular atrophy. died last
night He was born at Ezabethtown, Essex
County. y. Y. seventy-four years ago. He stunned
law with Judge Thrall. and was admitted TO prac-
ce at Rutland, W.. fortynve years ago. and Snort
Is after Saratoga Springs. which became
his permanent home. He continued his law prac-
lice M 10 tho time he was stricken and among his
partners were Judge Charles ;. Lester, General
Winsor 3 French and State Senator Edgar t.
Bracket. He was a member Of the New-York state
Constitutional Convention OF 1853 He once ran FOR
County Judge OF Saratoga County. but was defeat
ed by Judge John W. Crane. a Democrat. His vile.
a sister OF Judge Lester died In 1890. Besides two
chldren-Mrs. Waldo l.. Rich and ex-Street Com
missioner Charles l.. Pond-he is survived by two
brothers the Rev. Washington Irving Pond, OF
Saratoga Springs and ex-County Judge Byron Pond
of Elizabethtown He Republican. and in his
earlier years ne was outspoken Abotionist. and
In touch with many OF the conductors on the his
torlc Underground Railway"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
THE STTCKNEY LEGACY RECEIVED.
THE CoNGREGATIoNAL HOME MISSIONARY So
Getty NOW HAS TIE SECURITIES coNsTI-
TtTING THE GIFT.

The Executive Committee of the Congregational
Home Missionary Society reports 10 Congregational
churches the receipt of the securities constituting
the stickney legacy Of $4,000. This money has
come after two years delay. I'VE believe say
the officials that the historic policy Of the society
10 do It's work. with such money as from year TO
wear the churches put In hands and TO keep out
of debt should be maintained. We hope. therefore,
that the contributions OF the churches during the
present month Will enable us to close the year with
all current obligations met and discharged. This
will require about $4,000 Magnificent response has
heen made through the General q. o. Howard roll
of honor toward paying off the deficit OF last year
We look to see that work go forward until me en-
tire deficit Is provided for, sSoOO out OF the sSio
having already been subscribed. We hope that me
total Contributions of the churches and friends OF
Inc society by the close OF year, March H. VIII
he 40 ample and generous as 10 permit our reserV-
ing the whole or substantial part OF the Stickney
legacy as the basis Ct restoring our appropriations
and entering upon a steadily maintained advance IN
orr work IN the years &c come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
JOHN S. HOEY DEAD.

THE wELI-KNowN SPORTSMAN PASSES AWAY
AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF ILL HEALTH
Racegoers turfmen w.ngshots and the admirers
Of the highe--class OF outdoor sports will regret to
hear tina; John s. Hoey. the popular racing judge
and referee pigeo shooting ma tches, died about
$50 last night. Mr.. Hoey the Oldest son OF
John Hoey one OF the founders of the Adams
Express Company. In his youth John 5. Hoey was
q dramatic writer OF some note. Later In Efe he
became devotee Of outdoor sports and oficia,ed
referee at the principal pigeon matches that
took place upon the grounds of the Tuxedo, Larch-
mont Westminster Kennel. Carteret, R!verton.
Westchester and Country clubs. His absolute fair
ness, GOODNESS and decision caused his services 10
be eagerly sought whenever pigeonshootDg
match was made III the neiehborhood Of this city.
MI Hoey selected by the stewards Of the
Jockey Club to patrol judge on the principal
racetracks in the ne.ghborhood OF this city and
filled the position acceptably during the racing
seasons Of 1924 and 1885. Mr. Hoey appointed
associate racing judge TO serve with Clarence Nc
Dowell. upon the retirement of Colonel Robert
month.
Mr. Hoey has been in i'll health for several
months and suffered from weak lungs for several
years His ailment did not prevent him from at
tending TO his duties. either at the traps upon
the racetracks. He amiable, unassuming i'm
moves extremely popular sportsman from the
held. Mr. Hoey was about forty-nine years old.
His friends hoped for his recovery as he had
rallied from a severe attack OF neuralgia Of the
heart last week. Another attack last night
too much for his enfeebed system. and he passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
TALK ABOUT A SPANISH CAPTAIN.
THOUGHT TO RE GAINING IMPORTATION As TO
COAST DEFENCEs HERE FOR HIS
GOVERNMENT


GOVERNMENT.
An officer OF the Spanish Army. who has been Nv
ing quietly at No 4 West One-hundred- md four
amount Of information In regard the Notifications
and defences at Wiets Point. Sandy Hook and
other points in New-York fIarbor. The officers
name IL Captain Carlos de La Casa. and he Is
military attache to the Spanish Legation. Ills
main duties are to inspect the different military
posts In order to discover any improvements that
may be OF service 10 his Government. These I'M
provements are reported by him 10 the Minister OF
War at Madrid. a letter OF introduction from the
Secretary Of War OF the United States. when u"
carries around. gives him the privilege OF making
observations OF the ordnance.
II IL said. however that the captain mas not
limited himself to matters OF ordnance or 10 the
functions OF an officer of artillery. but has under
taken the work OF engineer and made various
drawings locating the mines that would he used
In the defence OF the IIarbor That he should nave
done this IL not all impossible. Nearly all or the
European countries employ officers who are sent
on secret missions They often men OF noble
blood and of undoubted reputation No disgrace Is
impaired by the service. German authorities have
several times arrested Frenchmen who were OBJ
tanning plans OF the frontier fortifications and the
French authorities have returned the compliment.
In view Of the bad blood existing between Spain
some Of the officers OF the former country are en-
deavorng TO gain all the Information possible about
the coast defences here. .
In the case OF Captain de La Casa his retirement
In Harlem and his visits 10 the various forthcations
would both tend 10 substantate the report. lie ID
said to have denied H. His fiat was broken into not
this was the work Of ordinary thief believed by
some. Others alege that II was the work o. unitsd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
OBITUARY.
PETER Y. EVERETT

Peter Y. Everett died at Harlem Hospital yes
terday from heart disease
Mr. Everett was born in this city in lS52 When
seventeen years old he entered the newspaper osi-
ness as a reporter for The New-York SUM- he
was afterward a war correspondent for THE New
York Herald" lie worked on THE Telegram TOT
while and afterwaid worked for several New
York papers.
As young he Joined the volunteer hremeh'
and when the present paid department was organ
led he took prominent part in the work he
was secretary of the Volunteer Firemens Assoeia,,
ton. In the last year he had written a great deai
about the per cent tax foreign insurance COM
panics doing business in this State which mas Deeh
given to the Veteran Flremen, but which some peo-
pie want 10 give 10 the paid department. MI Ever
EFT opposed the change. .r.
In his newspaper career Mr.. Everett founded - ne
Atlantic Highlands Herald" which is now The
Monmouth Press: The Hudson County Demo.
crat." The Beleville Herald and Ihe East
Orange Gazette 49, -, ,,,.,s.
lie was the first postmaster at Atlantic Highands s.
Arrangements for the funeral have not been maze
az yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
HE DOES NOT KNOW RETNER.

DIR. PARKHURsT DENIES THAT HE sE"T TIE IN
PRIsONED EDITOR TELEGRAM.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Your issue of to-day March II. contains
telegram purporting to have been sent by myself
to John Max Relner Editor of The New-Jersey
Herald" l know nothing about Mr.. Reiner. and
until to-day have known nothing in respect 10 the
present condition of things In Elizabeth. The Chief
Of Police Of Elizabeth. who has called upon me to-
day. informs that said Reiner rs in jail! with
something like twenty-five indictments hanging over
him. have a number of friends In jail. but Mr..
Reiner does not chance 10 be one of them. have
idea who the author Of the bogus telegram
Yours very sincerely. c. II. PARKHCRS
No. 1873 East Thirty-ffth-s,.. New-York March
1896
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12

Foreign mails for the week ending March ~ will Close
promptly in al 4RassarL Fl si Sn MA 4. follows
as.r & m sGF be e1Rs eS.S"y srd
sATuRDxY.Ai $50 m for Europe per Luesna.
spain fSrss Gsyps and British !nd. mus;
s Sss ere ir ssss ns:
Be s sv a. urksy Fer
nS,'lsS india. per o.sSssps Va a.yTs deter:
for other parts Of Eur pc must be directed per Il
Norge 0euers must be directed per Norse').
Afte- tn. closing Of the supplementary Transstsnss
mails named above additional suppsmen,ery mails ar:
0s n nd G s mn
Sss q The p he s q sanS q AMERICA wrsr
INDIES. ETC.
THURsDAY-At $50 a. m for Port Antonio; ,pS
m for ron SassSa and Santiago ds Cuba Pc
raa via . rss is ss b! asd
S'pe' n4f Tor q Inasas Port conav.' Petit
st. st. 'sS :nS
M Isss;. 'a& ss
Tontseelsp a. 10 a. .ms spsep psr xarondaeS
M. for :s
ana for ot egs: %s:s ,: Pc:
PEI rof sd!'s at Il Complementary g M To-
as a 70. '. ANA S.!9:s s
Nassau n r.. per steamer from Palm Beach.
Mails for Newfoundland. ~ rail to Hafax and thsnee
by steamer, thu cfice daily at $50 p m Mano
for Mqueon by rail I. Boston and thence by steamer
close at this office daily at $50 p. m Mails Tor Cuoe
close this once daily at a. m for forwardng ~
steamers sailing Mondays and Thursdayso from Port.
Tampa Fla. Mails for Mexico overland unless specially
dispatch by steamer. close at this once
daily at 4 m.
rRANSPACIFIC MAILS
Mails for China Japan Hawaii. per Begic tfoD
Francisco close here daily TO March 10 at
Mails for China and Japan. per g. victoria IRON
Tacoma). close here daily TO March 'l5 at $50 p M
Mails for Australia Except West Austraa). Hawau
and FIJI Island. per .. Warrimoo from VancouveYs
close here daily after February 70 and up TO March =
$50 p Mails for China and Japan Especially adj
dressed only. per Empress Of India from Van
Mails for the Society Islands per ship TfIIic BIZ
At $50 p. m. Mails for Australia Except those ZOE
West Australia which forwarded via Europe). New
Zealand. Hawaii Fly and Samoan Islands per . =
March '2s at TAO q; M. II a. M and $50 P m lor
arrival Ntw-York Of .. s. Umbria with Britishi
mails for Australia Mails for Hawaii per Aus
ualia from San Francisco close here daily up 10
April l at ESQ p. n.
Transpacihc mails forwarded port Of sailing daily.
and the schedule OF closing arranged on the presum.~
tion Of theif uninterrupted overland transit.
CHARLES w. DAYTON. PostmasteA
Postofnce New-York. n. Y. March g. 1896.
Registered msn closes At p n. pssvlous aayI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
THE BERMUDA STILL AT ANCHOR.
MEN SAID TO HAVE GONE OUT TO HER TO
TAKE THE PLACES OF THOSE WHO HAD
COME ASHORE-TWO OF THE
CREW CALL ON COMMITS
SIONER Shields.
SIONER SHIELDS.

SIONER SHIELDS.
The steamship Bermuda IS still the cause OF num-
erous rtImors but at late hour last night she rode
peacefully a: her anchor. seemingly glad TO be IN
out of the storm. dozen or more OF the crew
hailed a passing tug and went ashore yesterday
AS they carried their baggage 1t was evidently their
intention TO stay ashore.
The tug W j. McCadwin took out NUMBER
Of MISUNDERSTANDING men about p m, SO IL was
said and il is supposed that they were carried 10
the Bermuda to be shipped In place or the men
who came ashore. on board the released steamship
the greatest mystery was preserved, ana the III
curing news-ga,herer was greeted Win hoho"
laughs or the mysterious nodding OF heads
Joseph HaGgery and John McClain VINO sd'd ''ey
were members Of the Bermudas crew. caled upon
intel States Commissioner Shields yesterday anu
asked for information ) to how they could correct
a months pay which they said was due them lney
said they shipped the Bermuda, supposhg hei W
be freighte r bound for Jamaica. ACCORDING 10 'ie
story told by the two men. ten othef Hlenlpc', VI
the crew left the Bermuda yesterday pecau ne
had become convinced that the Vessel Mas .nE"ee
for a Cuban revolutionary expedition Inc IVY M
also said that II generally understoou aD
the bermuda that "A cargo OF arms ana ~ III,
was TO be shipped some time IN the night OF carry
morning. A.. ,,o-,,,,da NJ q
At an early hour this morning the Bermuda was
still at anchor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
COLONIAL DESCENDANTS NEW NAME.

TO BE KNOWN AS THE ORDER OF FOUNDERS
AND PATRIOTS. lGO7-1657"
The descendants Of the people who settled in the
Colonies between 1907 and 1867 and whose families
also aided the Continental forces in the struggle
against England held meeting at the Hotel End-
colt, Eighty-nrst-st. and Columbus-ave., on tho
evening Of March for the purpose Of organizing a
society. IL decided then call the organiZa-
ton The Order of Colonial Founders and Revo-
lutionary Patriots. 1G01-5.."
which II resolved by unanimous vote that
the society shall he known The Order OF Found
ers and Patriots. lG01-J1.
Among those who interested in the society
are John Quincy Adams. f.. y. G.. Green. Howard
Marshall, II. ]. Morris w. |. Lincoln Clarence l..
Collins IL S Robbins. George w. Livermore.
Matthew Human. Ralph +. Prime and c. b. Will
kinsOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS WINS.



DECIDED IN ITS FAVOR.
A construction Of the will of William r. Sayre
who died in 1870 asked of Vico-Chancellor Reed
in Newark " j. yesterday. Mr.. Sayre was a lum-
Der merchant and lived at Montc.air. When he died
he made among other requests. one OF $1,000 10 the
New School Newark Presbyterian City Mission So
cety. II was stipulated that money was TO BE-
paid until after the death OF Mr.. Sayre's widow
Mrs Sayre lived until February 10. 1895. Before her
eath the society passed out Of existence In view
OF this fact the heirs of Mr.. and Mrs Sayre con-
tended that the money should revert TO them. OBJ
lection was entered TO this claim by the Church tx,
tension Committee of The Presbytery OF Newark ana
members OF which held the opinion that they were
the successors OF organization named in the WILL
The Church Extension Committee formally waived
al claims to the money. but the Board OF Home
Missions tried 10 show that II was the leSal anu
INCORPORATED successor Of the legatee. The VICE.
Chancellor gave a decision in favor of the Board OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
FATHER HENNESsY's REQUESTS.

The will OF Father Patrick Hennessy. of Jersey
City has been fed with Surrogate ONeill Father
Hennessy had been priest thirty-two years OUT
had spent ali his money for charity. HIS estate
consists of two insurance policies and his library
The proceeds Of one policy for 1000 are 10 be held
in trust for the ecclesiastical education OF ms
nephew. Daniel Hennessy, now attending %.
Charles's College Maryland The testator bequeatns
800 each 10 Father Sheehan and his housekeepers,
Ir dget and Margaret Taylor. HIS library Is given
TO Mount ST. Marys College. Emmetsburg. Nd Inc
rest OF the estate will go TO his brother DAME Hen
messy OF Cortland. N Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12

WIlkesbarre. Penn. March 1.-THE Rev. T. r.
Colburn. OF Pittsburg a prominent Methodist
clergyman and corresponding secretary of the Board
OF Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. died at Pittston to-day. He went there on
SATURDAY 10 preach at a special church service and
was taken III He did not rally and his wife was
teiesraphed for She arrived just in time to speak
with him before death came.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
ANDREW s. HAMERsLEY'S FUNERAL.

The funeral Of Andrew g. Hamersley, VINO o'.u
last Sunday. took place yesterday morning al u"
home of his daughter. Mrs Herbert southwcK' "no
lives at No. III West sixty-third-st Services we'e
held there BY Father George DE Chaun, assisted py
Fathers Peter J. Callahan and John Husnes ,.c az was
by the choir of that church. a
There were many floral tributes Burial was ~
the family W ut in Trinity Churchyard
Hr. Hansrstsy was retired lawyer, eightX yssas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12

States Secret Service agent who wished to satisfy
himself and the United States Government that the
captains work well within its proper bounds
Tribune reporter called at the fiat occupied by
Captain de La Casa yesterday afternoon but ne ana
his wife had departed for Washington at $50 In
the morning. HIS departure seemed TO have been
rather hasty The servants were Ignorant OF any
of the details OF the story. They admitted that a
robbery had been committed in which they said
the robbers had secured only small sum OF money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-12
nrrAtr.ED FORECAST FOR TODAY

For New England and Eastern Ne" YORK. clearing:
colder. high nOrthwcsteriy winds.
For Eastern Pennsylvania. New Jersey and Delaware
tearing in the early morning. colder. northwes'eriy
winds diminishing In force. .,, , ,,,.,.,.
fair and colder. uorthwcsierly winds -, i, -,
For Western Pcnnavlyana. fair: slightly colder IN the
southern portions northw-sterly winds
For Western New York. fair northwest"rly whas'