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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
MRS ALLEN MUST KEEP THE PEACE.

Mrs Julia Steiner. young marrlei woman VINO
lives with her husband at No. 100 North seventh
2, had Mrs Mary Alien an elderly woman. u
NO 60 North Elghth-st in the Lee Avenue Ponce
Court Yesterday on a charge Of contln'' ~ annoy
ing her Mrs Aliens married daughter died
year ago. leaving child. which she gave INTO
the custody Il Mrs Steiner The after has taken
good care OF the child and according & her. mas
permitted Mrs. Allen tho chil1's gran.lmoth'r -
see the child whenever she desired Lately NIH.
Allen has tried 10 get possession Of the child she
was unsuccessful and two weeks ago she. u is
alleged. began 10 annoy and traIuce Mrs. steiner.
Tho latter appea.cd Justice t;Octilng on Thurs
day for the arrest Of Mrs Allen. and summons
was srued When Mrs Allen was ariaigncd In
court she denied In the most emphatic terms that
she annoyed Mrs. Steiner. The Justice put her
under bonds TO keep the peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT.
THE FIRST LUNCHEON AND SOCIAL MEET
ING OF THE EUROPEAN.


ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER OR NOT
TIE NEW WOMAN IS ENDANGER-
ING HOME LIFE READ.
The first luncheon and social meeting OF the
Chiropean the new woman's club. on THURSDAY
was a great success. and Is likely to be foio"eu
by others. The affair was held In the MANSION a'
Bedford-ave. and Ross-st. Prior to the luncheon
the members Of the club were formally preseh'eu "
the officers OF the association. At the table OF the
president Mrs. Brown were the guests or the gay
Mrs Mariana w. Chapman. Mrs. Truman Bachus
and Mrs NJ Z. Sangser The first number on inc
programme was by Miss Jennie Figgis. ana thei
Miss Lillian Chambers read some verses. MISE
Francesca j. Meyer sang. and after her Mrs neofs,
/, Wentworth read paper on society. ne W. NJ
important part of the programme came when ML =,
Daniel T. Wilson, chairman OF the COMMITTEE ~. ~"
uome and Society, presented the question on 10
The Typical Nineteenth Century Woman f.nua rh q
ing Home Life by Her Outside Interest. ne
affirmative side OF the question was prese'ip
MIS- Joseph Wi;herbee. Mrs. Charles fazen huHs -
and Mrs Joseph Duryea. while the nrgatNe W tue
was taken by Mrs Charles Il. Bartram anu 'iiS'
William FaWcett.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
A QUEER PRELUDE TO A WEDDING.
Sioux Falls Is. D. correspondence OF The Mime
apOl,s Journal,

Sioux Falls o. D. correspondence OF The Mime
apos Journal.
Hold i'm under the pump" commanded the
bride. The beat and the brides father held
the groom under the pump while one OF the guests
piled the handle few minutes of THIS treatment
sobored him completely. and the wedding went on
with a rush. william NJ. Daughsrty. the hero or
this remarkable experience. was scheduled TO be
married last Thursday night TO Miss Edith Spiers
at the residence OF the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Walter T. Spers, Rockford. 5. d. on the morning
twelve miles west OF town. and after paying his
respects at the ladys house. started out with the
boys for little celebration In honor OF the oc-
clsion. by night Daugherty was scarcely able TO
dom his wedding garments, after which he started
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
F1J-sIIING-AVE. HAS A CAvE-lN.

Flushng-ave for distance oil more '"an Wv. y
ho,woen Johnson-ave and McKlbbin-st. has caved
in In that block is the row Of frame tenement-hals
where a child was recently burned TO death IN the
absence OF It's mother at nearby grocery. nav
section of the city is ned-in ground. anu !, H.
,bought that the heavy fall of snow. toEeih' WIZ
The pressure of water used 10 put out the nre III c
I'm nent row two weeks ago. caused thc slouHu ~
se,.le II has caved in for fully twelve 10 elgntecn
inches and only cars can pass. other rai''c mas
been sllspendeQ in that hIOck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
FOURTEEN NEW PLACES.
THEY CAN COME UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATIONS. OR MAY SERVE


1t was learned yesterday that fourteen new places
have been created in the City Works Department in
the Water Purveyor's Bureau. These places are
those of detectives. inspectors Although places
like these may be assigned to Schedule y. or made
competitive positions, appointments can be made 10
them in the absence of an eligible list
The furnishing Of eligible lists for drafts 10 I'll
such places, and the question OF extending the
privileges of the laborng class is keeping the Civil
Service Bureau busy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
DEATH or FRANKLIN r. LOCKWOOD.

Franklin r. Lockwood. who. fifteen years ago was
one OF the known merchants In Cincinnati. died
yesterday morning at his home. No. 1872 Grand-ave.
from the effects OF stroke OF paralysis. Mr. Lock-
wood was "A hat manufacturer and he also dealt In
furs He was born in New-York on December q,
1913 Lately he had been connected with Greene
ST Ncw-York establishment Mr.. Lockwood was
a deacon In the Clinton Avenue Congregational
Church. The funeral will be held on Sunday after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21

,n-law Even then ne might have gone credtably
through the ceremony had he not stopped tor
final beer on the way, so when ne arrived az ms
destination he had to be supported into the bride
presence. Then II that the damseIs patience
gave way After the water the bride flushed with
Hcr Victory and the groom. limp and dripping. but
quite sober took their places and the solemn words
we're spoken which made them man and wlie.
Daugherty considers his wifes actions somewhat
ofninous OF future trouble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
Franchises NOT GRANTED.

The Railroad Committee OF the Common Council
Not last night and heard the application OF the
prookvn Heights Railroad to be allowed to use
Iiherty and number Of other streets for tracks.
Professor Collin counsel Of the railroad said that
his company had yet received no franchises either
Tor Liberty-st or the Plaza. .,.
~ There was considerable opposition. and no action
vva q taken by the Aldermen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
BROOKLYN BILLS IN ALBANY.
SENATOR LEXOWS EAST RIVER BRIDGE
MEASURE REACHES A THIRD
READING.

.,.,.,.x torr. nils REPORTED FANORABlf ~
rim. .r,; CITIES coMMIrTEE--A HEARING
TO rE HAD oN THE BILL PROVIDING
FOR THE LEvYING IN KINGS
COUNTY pF TAXES CLAIMED
by THE STATE
,,.., March % 1SpeciaD-Senator Lexow'S
,nI ,.f,,iny 20. fhe construction OF the East RIVER
t,si. o.. now on the calendar Il third readlhs III
~. s.,o,e II WAS 80 advanced this morning 10y
~. provisions OF the bill. which is an ahehuh.n'
10 the East River Bridge act OF lS"' the h''neo
Commissioners remain IN ofice untl the 'ohpie-
ton OF the bridge. when Their final report mus. Dc
made 20 the Controllers OF the cities Oh New io'N
and brooklyn.
batch Of seven brooklyn bills all introduced
by senator Brush. were reported ia'o'ao! !" u'
Senate Cities Committee to-day.
Tb.s. are first an act authorizing the appoint
ment OF an additional Deputy city Auditor; second
4 Bill providing for the transfer OF the uneNpended
balances OF the city departments TO the genera
fund; third an act relating 10 the appointment OF
a Commissioner OF Invoice on June !. 1885, iour'n,
a bill TO authorize the raising OF S6"o TO pay OH
the indebtedness OF The town OF Gravesend; ht'h'
10 provide new board OF directors cf the lnebri-
ates Home: sixth. a bill to authorize paying or
debts OF the town OF New-Vtrech and seventh a
bill 10 authorize the appropriation OF $1,000 for the
civil Service Commissioners.
The Senate Committee on Finance Will give hear
ing Wednesday afternoon next on the Finance
Committee bill providing for the levying OF tax
upon Kings County OF S22p~D for arrears OF taxes
c.amed by the State Assessors to be due the state
This is the bill which Assistant Corporation Counsel
Spcrry succeeded IN having recommltttd 10 the -
nance Committee FOR a hearing when 1t was on the
Senate calendar Of third reading last week
Among the bills reported favorably 70 the AS
scinbly This morning were Mr.. Marshalls bill, pro-
vidng for the payment OF certain improvements as
sessed in Brooklyn Mr. Forresters bill providing
for the appoint ment of three Commissioners of
Records for Kings County: also. another bill OF Mr..
FORESTER. creating a Board Of Police Physicians
and Surgeons for the city Of Brooklyn. and abolish
Ing the present Police Surgeon Department. and Mr.
Waldo's bill. transferring the powers o. tIe sewer
Commissioners OF the Twenty-nnth Ward to the
CITY OF BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
THE TOAD'S WEAPON OF DEFENCE.
from The Russellville CKy) Ledger

From The Russellville tky) Ledger.
g. w Marshal tells me he saw toad. when holly
p,Irsued BY a snake. grab stick In his mouth and
turn TO meet the snake, and the snake went away.
sam told me that TIE frog did that to keep the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21

snake from swallowing him. Sam says that snake
frog holding stick crosswse In his mouth escapes
the voracous appetite of the carnivorous reptile. He
tells another story OF toad, where his son, I. 8
Marshal was milking a COW and a toad came Jump
ing along and Irwin squrted some warm milk on
snake. quickly grabbed stick and faced about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21

Clark were friends o; the administration. even
though. naturally, sometimes there had been fights
among friends. AS TO the choice of the delegates
for President. the Mayor said:
None OF the delegates We're instructed. so far as
i know. / am for Governor Morton. Yes. not only
the first ballot but the second and third also.
/ am Of the original Morton men,"
SMILED AND KEPT SILENCE
The Mayor smiled when asked about Mckinley $
probable strength In Kings County but said nothing.
He said he could not speak for tho other delegates
AS TO going TO ST. Louis he said he doubted If he
would be present in the National Convention as he
preferred to remain in Brooklyn to attend to his
duties. He said his alternate John J. Milhken, Oh
the Twenty-First Ward. could represent him.
1t seems that Alderman Clarke IL anxious to go 10
the convention, and the Worth saying
yesterday that the Mayor and his representative
in his absence the chairman Of the Board of Alder
men. Mr. Clarke could not be away from the city at
the same time. They were delighted. under these
circumstances, TO think of Mr.. Clarkes alternate.
But Mr. Clarke told a Tribune reporter that both he
and the Mayor could be Of the city at the same
time. II both wanted to go, as an acting president
of The Board of Aldermen could easily be elected
who would act Mayor. Alderman LEIGH, for in
stance. might then be made acting Mayor just for
a few days. Alderman Clarke, of course. would not
say yesterday whether he administration or
"anti-admni stra ton He declared that he was for
Morton, and OF his election. He saw the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
The Howard Hotel.

Norfolk Street Embankment, london THIS newly
erected Hotel replete with every modern comtorts
Oyeroos Frnbankmen and River Elegant and spacious
public rooms. Electric Light throughout American sys'
TEN elevators. Fixed tariff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
SIMPLY AS A REPUBLICAN.

Register Hartman said he would go to the conven-
ton absolutely unpledged, and simply as a Repub-
lican after trying to learn what the wishes OF the
Republicans in his district were He said he was
not all enemy of the administration Of the other
side, and naturally he would not be against a man
whom he had helped TO make Mayor. 1t is known
that the Register believes that Mckinley Is the
workingmens favorite.
A Worth leader stopped talking Of gold bricks
and Hartman and Clarke for US yesterday after
long enough to say he believed that Mckinley
could be nominated the rs.<baot.
Commissioner Woodruff Commits sioner Willis and
Mr. Roberts all say they are for Morton. Mr.. After
bury says he has no choice now. lie Will vote as
his constituents direct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
Upper Norwood, Queens Hotel

Near CRYSTAL Palace, London Healthiest situation IN
England lovely gardens. Boarding terms from $50 per
day Special terms for large parties Convenient train
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
Queens Hotel, s.

xNOO'' - Fine marine view racing
Isle OF Wight Lovely Old gardens. Tennis. etc. Ad-
ions ROYAL Yacht Club Frequent boats to Cowes Ryds
and Southampton. "ROyal Pier Hotel" under sans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
WHERE WORTH HAD HIS OWN WAY.

In the With District. where there were 264 dele
gates. the h-Palmer-Safen crowd ran things
with lease and huency." Andrew Frank, State Com
mitteeman, called the convention TO order Mr..
Schleuter had been designated by Chairman Roberts
and George II. Mason had been named by the State
Committee for temporary chairman On the voting
Mason was announced as the elected chairman by
Q vote Of lH TO s.. which was a test OF strength.
Thereafter succeeding considerable confusion. while
nominating speeches were being made for Palmer
and safren the anti-Wo men quietly left the con,
venuon Palmer and Saffen received II is said 179
votes each. and they received power to name their
alternates
The administration men. alleging that their rights
had been violated, nominated Fischer and Schleuter,
and John Droescher OF the Thirteenth Ward was
nominated for Presidential e.ector resolution in
dorsing Governor Morton withdrawn
Tribune reporter yesterday asked Mayor Wurs-
ter what he thought OF general results He replied:
AS to my lection, have this to say thai / did
not know that my name was to be presented as a
candidate for delegate. ! said In the Newspapers
that was rot a candidate. so far as was seeking
the nomination, and the 18th l wrote 10 Mr.
Kramer, the Executive Committee member OF nv
ward. asking that my name should not be pre-
SEATED to the convention"
Asked as TO what he thought of the WITH District
Iesults. and whether Hartman and Clark might be
ssllsd administration men. Mr. Wurster smiled
(?eially. and said that Mr. Hartman had mana ed
- campaign for him. and he hoped that he and Mr..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-21
TALKING OVER THE FIGHT.
,rs,uTs OF THURSDAY NIGHTS CON-
TESTS FIGURED OUT.

ur,N CIT AND DECISIVE VICTORY FOR THE
.nNrNIsTRATIoN IN THREE OF THE FIVE
CONGRESS DIsTRIcTs-oNE IN woRTHs
,.xDc AVN THE OTHER NOT PRO
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-02
RAILROADS AND THE ELECTIONS
Many Enterprises Waiting for an En-
dorssmenr of ~ound Money

In spite OF the hard times the work os
grading and tracklaying has been going
on upon a very considerable number OF
railroads In the United States. The first
six months OF the year Is always devoted
much more 10 preliminary work than to
trackiaying. but the records of The Rail-
and june % track was laid on sixty-three
lines 10 the extent OF 7SS miles.
OF the states which show new track
Louisiana leads with 100 miles on three
lines, followed by California with IS miles
on three rneS: Florida, 81 miles and four
lines Michigan. "a miles and five lines. and
Ohio. 81 miles and two lines. In general
the roads on which work Is in progress
are short extensions or branches OF exist
Ing roads, with number OF independent
local reads also short. The most extern
Siye line now under way Is the Kansas
City. Pittshurg & Gulf. which promises u
add about 30 miles in the next six months.
completing a trunk line 30 miles long
from Kansas City 20 the gulf. The coast
line extension OF the Southern Pacific in
California and the San FAaneisco & San
Joaquin Valley are the other lines OF most
importance now under construction.
There are hundreds of enterprises on the
books waiting for more favorable times.
and II RE financial credit OF the United
States IN the eyes OF investors in this
country and Europe Is not destroyed by
the Endorsement of debaSed money stand
ard In November as II IL not ar al likely
20 be. there will be much railway build
Ing in the near future.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-02
Railroad and Industrial Sote..

I. a. Nadesu. general agent OF the North
ern Pacific. has returned from Spokane
4. II. Otis. receiver % me Union Depot
Company. Of Spokane, was IN town yester-
day.
Effective yesterday. the Northern Pact
&c west bound tariff from Atlantic sea
hoard common points, on cotton flannel.
rnertue. cotton knit underwear in bales
released or in cases. and hosiery boxed
Jess than car loads. will BE- 81 - ner 100
mounds; minimum charge for any single
shipment. s2sa.
The PARTY % Great Northern officials
consisting Of Wee President Finley. Gen
ersi Traffic Manager Shufe. General Pas
Senger ard Ticket Agent Whitney and
Western Freight Manager Heuharr veS-
terfsy visited the Port Blskelev mills.
With re execution Of Mr.. Benhaun. whose
headquarters are IN THIS city. the party
viii - East tonight.
The position % general freight arr PAS
senEer agent - the Oregon IMPROVEMENT
Company. formerly held bv Harry =
kyle. has h@en filed rs tAe prornattgr1 ~
r W. Clark. formerly agent % fhs same
company AZ AnarortfR. The position made
sa8aat ~ AT, tiafk s promotion has bee n
niied by the appointment % r. II OfNeil
wno VII also he the Anarorfez axent az
TIE Northern Pa~tfic Express Congasrv.
Amon< the recent changes ana promo
Uaus ~ Great Northern officials tAa CONF
tesy and fnerttorsous services % I u
gray eonfrsciinS tFeisht agent in this
eify- have nos been overlooked and YES
teTasy he was notified that henceforwarsl
- Nat ~ tne &foaTai agent o! the Fre5eHf
department. with headquarters IN fhis
80 Mr gray has been Wfth the Great
Nofk6SFn about year. bur nad rrs.vi.,fts-
Is been connected WIN the We~rs-,, -T,,.ss
Hc Association IN Chicago II Is xfrt.f a.
Ientton q business ard good fe4ifg-x >, l.,
nave % pm 70 any srIen6s. w-he svsl4 -
pleassd g hear Of his deserved advsne,-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-02
FRANK Burns Goes 70 Cook Inlet for
Passenger RTrsfnes<

frank z. Burns. wh. recently resigned
az coal agent o. the Oregon Improvement
company. gave place yesterday 20 his sue
cessor, r c. Calhoun. Mr.. Burns has not
severed his connection with the company
IA whose service he las been for 50 long.
oif VIII go north on the steamer Topeka.
Wa2ch sails today. and viii be passenger
rem sttka on the steamer running 10
COOK Inlet. There he viii solicit passen-
gers Tor a steamer % the Pacific Coast
steamship line. which VIII make a direct
tr1o 10 Cook Inlet, Il enough business is
OBTAINED 10 warrant. He figures that Of
the z.eo people now On the inlet. prooa-
biy cEs-aslf are ready 10 return. and one-
fourth have the means to do So The Next
co and Al-ki are both available for such
TIP. and X viii PROBABLY De the former
vessel. as the expenses OF running are
comparatively light. rate Of SIS will
De made 70 those wishing 70 come ont.
ana any who have not the money can
SEND letter TO a friend and have the
fare deposited AT this end.
f5e big excursion steamer Queen may
ee sent 70 the inlet should enough passen-
gers Dc obtained. The Queen will DE re-
modelled inside this winter. She is a very
costly boat al present. requiring so tons
OF futl tor the two weeks voyage in
Alaska waters Her original design was
Tor passenger service, and accornmoda-
lions Tor freight are limited. The remod-
cling VIII give more cargo space and
with new machinery and boilers the run
ming expenses can be much reduced
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-02

The officials OF the newiy-christened Sc
attic & international Railway Company
and the Spokane & Seattle Railway Com
pany were yesterday busliy engaged In for
warding the Official circular. No I. 20 their
various connections throughout the eoun-
try. The circular announces that the
former named company has succeeded 10
the property of the Seattle, Lake Shore &
Eastern Railway Company west OF the
Cascade mountains. and accompanies the
announcement with subsequent state
ment giving the new name OF the company
and the officers. as follows:
John II. Bryant. president and general
manager, John n. Allen. vice president: II
G. Struve, secretary; Newman Kline, su-
perinteneeat: Harry r. Talcott, chief en-
giaeer. F. A. Allen. general freight and
passenger agent: George W. Harris. audi
tor; Strive, Allen. Hughes & MeMicken,
attorneys.
The circular OF the Spokane & Seattle
Railway Company announces the success
sion Of that road 10 the property OF the Sc
attic. Lake Shore G Eastern Railway
Company east OF the Cascade mountains.
The officers OF the company are the same
as those OF the Seattle & International
Railway Company. with the exception Of
the superintendent. chief engineer and gen.
erai freight and passenger agent. which
positions are not mentioned in the roster.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-07-02
AMUSENf3 MS.



The audience at the Third Avenue was
again entertained last evening by Walter
Hodges company In the society comedy
entitled Saratoga" Bronson Howard
great successful work. Walter Hodges, as
the principal character in the play is voted
an unqualified success by Seattle critics as
an artist of ability. His work is most try
ing, his lines being OF an exhaustive char
acter. bringing his entire histrionic force
into play as the humor and sparkling bon
mots and repartee bubble forth. His work
IN the last act clearly exhibits a strong
force. which demonstrates itself more by
considerable than In his character OF Earl
Leighton the week before. The remainder
OF the company acquitted themselves In a
less restrained manner, everything going
on with q vim. Characteristic OF How
ards Interpretation OF his play. Essie Tit
tell was fauitless as Effie Remington, her
rendition OF the lines showing the instinct
OF born actress. The speciaities in the
picnic scene were good. the vocal solos and
instrumental duet being encored. Manager
Russell Is entitled TO credit for the way he
conducts his house during these warm
summer evenings. as every comfort is in
PRODUCED for the benefit OF his patrons.