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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
A Bishops Opinion.

opening the 109th session of the Philadel-
phia conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal church this morning, Bishop John F,
Hurst, d. D., IL. D., of Washington, d.
c., touched briefly upon the Cuban ques-
tion, and declared that If 1t were within
his power he would free the island in five
minutes. "Cuba has as much right to en-
joy liberty" the bishop continued, "as
does Mexico. The conditions are the
same" The bishop deplored the Arme-
Fnian atrocities
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12

New York. March 1.-THE executive
council of the American Bankers asso-
ciation at its meeting here today selected
st. Louis as the place for holding the an
nual convention of the association this
year, and September 20, % and "a as the
time Duluth, Springfield. ILL.,. and San
Antonio. Tex, were among the contest
ants for the convention
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12
Railroad Property Sold.

Atlanta, March n.-A part of the
"overfiow'' property Of the Central rail-
road was sold here Today by Commission
er Leaken, and brought $4,000. 1t con
sisted OF some right OF way for a belt line.
1t was bought for Messrs. Thomas and
Ryan, purchasers Of the Central.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-12

Chicago, March 11.-cardinal Satolli
arrived In This city from Omaha at
o'c. .ack this morning. He was met at tha
nnion depot by Fathers Thorne and De-
haldi of the italian church and escorted
to their parish residence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
LONG ISLAND NOTES.

Samuel Cisco the colored man who was hned -
,or violating the aw In not sending his children 10
the colored school. and who. on a second charse'
was acquitted yesterday went to the Office OF super
,nepdent Ballard at School No ], In Jamaica WIN
his two boys John and Jacob. and asked 10 nave
them registered as pupils In the white school lie
oled n notice with the Superintendent IN when ne
s,J ,h,i he wanted his children instr c'' In pup,
lie or common school and further stated mat Schooi
No which IL for the coored children Is moi V the
OF that cass Superintendent Ballard assigned tne
boys to school No. but Cisco would not sena mem a
there and took them home with him lie says INA.
he will not send them to the school II Is sa'd una.
advice and interesting developments are expected
Coroner Strong on Tuesday night held an inquest
In Long Island City In the case OF John Huter, VINO
was killed by a blow struck by John Hogan. Huter
and other men were In Hogan's saloon when ne
tried TO close the place. There was hght. and
stones were thrown through Hogans WINDOW one
striking him on the head He went outside and was
attacked He struck Huter. The latter died with
cut reg aiming consciousness The Jury decided that
Hogan struck the blow In se.f-deferce. and DIS
charged him from custody.
In the thunder and lightning storm Tuesday
evening the Long Island Railroad derot at Central
PARK about i've miles from Hcksville. was struck
by lightning and ignited. Miss Mary Rhodes was
in charge. and although she was shocked. she did
not lose her presence OF mind. and summoned as
sistance. Postmaster Benkert and Rudolph Dorm
with the aid OF several others. extingished the fire
The damage was slight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
MOUNT VERNON.

Jesse IAntz. who nominated for City Trcas-
urer by the Republican City Convention Friday
night last. declined the honor. and Henry Rudolph.
jr.. has been nominated In his stead. Mr.. IAntz de-
clined. knowing that the Republican tickle, would be
elected and ne did not feel that he could perform
the duties OF City Treasurer In a way satisfactory
to himself 10 the people unless he should give
up OF the other work that he has done well.
He is not only cashier OF the Mount Vernon Bank.
but is also n member OF the Board OF Education and
trustee of the Public Library, and these officers
act from him great deal OF time. The work OF the
campaign has begun IN good earnest. and the Re
publcans feel elated with the prospect OF electing
their ticket on May 49, william Archer. the nomi-
nee for Mayor Is a successful business man. a MEM
Der Of the firm OF Dawson g. Archer. and he is a
sef-made In every way. lie has served a
member OF the Common Council and his record for
watchfuness and careful administration OF the bust
moneys is excellent lie understands the needs OF
the city and it's people and his business methods
done much TO improve that part OF the city which
had attention until he took hold OF IT,. and he
He is a prominent member OF the church. and he
has also been strong advocate and financial sup
David o. Williams. the nominee for City Judge. Is
another self-made man. and he stands high In his
fans was born in NewYork City. and be celebrated
his ~ six ohSay on s, he bs aa
admitted to practice In the United States courts
s n1 With 1e eacoany Judge M
partner In his firm. He is member OF the West
SSrs state a har wa ne
Of marked ability in his profession II straight
forward In his manner, has an attractive presence
and a dgnlfed bearing at all times. whether In
court or In public. He is also an ex-membcr OF III,
Common Council. and president OF the Board
while a member.
The Board OF Trade Will hold It's second annual
dinner this evening In Lincoln Hall The toasts
and those who will respond follow: Our Country.
General Horace Porter; our state" Lieutenant
Governor Charles r. Saxton: "Our Greater Neigh
bor." Mayor William /. Strong: THE Mount Yer
non Idea" Augustus Thomas; "Our Congressional
District" Congressman Ben l. Fairchlld
Our Sister City" Mayor Peene OF Yonkers: oul
City" Mayor Lewis. OF Mount Vernon; BOARD oil
Trade OF Mount Vernon" Joseph 5. Wood: 1.-THE
Press" Henry L. Rhoades.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07

church at the church parlors this evening i"e
occasion will be a notable one
Cortlardt Lodge No. "a. +. and A. NJ, ana Cqr'-
,andt Lodge. No g. I. o. o. F., will both meet TO-
night and both expect to do degree work.
Water Superintendent Orrin J. Ioder yesterday
sent out to delinquent taxpayers notice 70 the
effect that by the law governing the BOARD OF
Water Commissioners they are required 10 ISSUE
warrants for the collection Of unpaid water TAX
and use on May 25 and II not paid by June they
are required to turn them over TO the trustees vi
the village 10 be sold for nonp payment
Jeremiah Dugan was buried on TUESDAY AT YER
nlsnck Point He died on Sunday AZ the nome Vi
his son-in-law Or. T. w. O'Bren, III , nohants
In his sixty-seventh year He leaves three uauSn
tors a son and a widow. Paralysis was the cause
~ deatb He had been employed by the New iorh
Railroad for many years. He was porn III II''"""
and came TO this country nearly ffty years ago.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the First PresDy terian
Church VIII hold their monthly sociable In the
church parlors this evening. Mrs A. Louhsp"''
and Mrs f.. u. Slater are the leaders
The Water Commissioners expect to hold regu-
lar meeting tomorrow evening after a respite Vi
three weeks
Ex-Judge William NJ. Barton was at fonkers
Yesterday in attendance at the Surrogates Cour!
FIX Supervisor Ire Strong Is In ATTENDANCE AZ NJ. NJ,
session OF the Grand Jury at White fiaihs t"'
week. ,, Mill,
Arbor Day will be celebrated by Drum tii' W.
school tomorrow morning. and approprisstr eHe ~
cises will also be held at Oakside PUBIC Se'ioo IA
the afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

Deputy Sheriff whorskey has received an attach
ment for SO75 against Elisha NJ. Allen doing busi-
ness as Allen IL Bro manufacturing woollens with
an office In the new Wool Exchange Building. In
West Broadway. and mills at Hanover Conn.,. In
favor OF the National Union Bank. on note or
Allen Il Bro which Endorsed by George Fol-
lett a. Co.. wool merchants who failed on Monday
The attachment was obtained on the ground that
Mr. Allen Is a resident OF Orange. y. j. The Sheriff
served the attachment on Mr.. Aliens bank. but IT
was said there money there to his credit
1t was also served on Dudley. Battelle & Hurd
commission merchants. who handle the goods manu-
featured by Allen a. Bro. where there were said
to be goods the amount Of $4,000. subject to adj
vances for half that amount: but It was said that
Mr.. Aliens equity In the goods transferred on
Friday last. In explanation Of the transfer. 1t was
averred that II made In settlement of an inter-
est OF one Of the children OF Mr.. Aliens brother.
who became Of age about month ago. the brother
formerly having been partner In the firm At the
office or Allen Il Bro. II was said that Mr.. Allen
had gone to the mill at Hanover on Tuesday and
would return to-day. II was admitted that the Arm
was In financial difficulties. and was involved In
the failure OF George Follett & Co.. but to what
extent could not be learned II also said that
Mr.. Allen had made assignment at the mill at
Hanover. Mr.. Allen has been In business many
years. and was reputed to be worth $4,000.
Damon. H. and BENJAMIN H. McClain, composing
the frm ~ Mccain Brothers Wholesale and retail
dsslsrs hardware at No. ~ 6pEing-st. made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
NEARING THE END OF THE TRIAL.
ONLY ONE WITNESS EXAMINED YESTERDAY IN
THE MILES ADAMS CASE

ONLY ONE WITNESS EXAMINED YESTERDAY IN
THE MILES ADAMS CASE.
The examination I'm the case OF Miles AdaHs' eA-
s,nerntendent of the Poor OF Westminster county,
before Charles NJ Lane. Charles G Haviiahu anu
Gideon w Davenport. special committee OF inc
BOARD OF Supervisors continued IN the SUPER
visors. room at the White Plains Courthouse on
Tuesday morning ,..
Tn. order OF Justice Keogh. OF the Supreme Cour,
commanding the presence Of Charles cam, H. .
Mcnamara and Samuel Beck. OF New-i orh e'y' "
give testimony In the case. having been Appeared
from. the non-appearance OF these witnesses "''e
the session OF the committee a short one AN
l. = Brcnnecke a wholesale grocer OF NO ''-
Greenwch-st New-York city. testified 10 ha''"s
so,d goods TO the amshouse In lssf-s' Inc 'o''
value Of these goods did not exceed WV. NJ nv"
facts were obtained from the witness the ope'a'o'
10 which he testified being apparently Oh pu'eN
busin,s,slike character. -,
The case for the prosecution II nearing 80
tn. three witnesses. cahn Mcnamara ana becn
and on. boy 20 be examined at the almshouse are
all that remain 10 be heard on that side Inc appe'
of ,hes. three witnesses from Judge I>cogh oruy,
vrili not be heard until the hrst OF June, NM" ~
will come I'D in the Appellate Court IN b,9okYn.
The committee adjourned 10 meet on Monunf ~
the Wcsrhester County Amshouse, III East ''e"'
n lOCk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
SING SING.

After the Board Of Village Trustees had been
called to order by President Brandreth. at the Cor
poration rooms. last Tuesday evening. Trustee
James announced the death OF Mrs. Robert Lem
mey, wife OF Trustee Lemmey. In few we'll
words he expressed the sympathy felt by tho
trustees toward their fellow member, and n mark
Of respect adjournment was taken until this
evening
The annual election Of Cataract Hose Company,
No. q on Monday evening resulted IN the selection
OF the following officers: Foreman. Matthew Nc
Cabe; first assistant. James Brown; second assist
ant. Frederick Jones: recording secretary. Il. J..
Woods: financial secretary. Frederick Partelow;
treasurer. Harry Hiard; trustee. Joseph T.. Quick.
At the annual election of Senate Hook and Lad
der Company, No. l. on Tuesday evening, the fol-
lowing officers were chosen: Foreman. c. H. Baker;
first assistant, william Johnson: recording secre-
tary John Traube financial secretary Henry Iud-
wig: treasurer James 7. Rollins: trustee William
McKenney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
STATEN ISLAND HAPPENINGS.

Arbor Day. tomorrow. will be appropriately CO.
served in all tho schools Of tho county specmi tx
ercses will be held In the Garretson, castietoh NO
4 and staple,on Union Free schools Al the "lS'
schoo, state Superintendent Skinner. School commas
.,oner Julia Kent West and Professor Arthur iioi-
uck Of Columbia College. will speak Al the Two
other schools the new structures Will be deaica'el'
Congressman Franklin Bartlett VIII probably a"-
dress the scholars OF Castleton No y
The Richmond County Country Club golf team
vv,l play match with the Lakewood COLI Ciuo d,
the Lakewood links tomorrow
The members OF Tompkns Lodge OF Masons. CT
s,a,,c,on gave a dinner at the lodge-rooms last
evening
A s,ereoptlcon exhibition will be given In the he-
formed Chapel Mariners Harbor this evening IN
aid OF the church.
The annual gymnastic competition OF the Young
Mems Christian Association VIII DC n'''
evening In the gymnasium
John Dunschut six years old. of Chiffon. was ar
yested Yesterday charged with throwing Stones
,hrough the railroad windows AT the Chito!.
crossing His father promised to assume the Cost
Of the damages and the boy was discharged.
The body OF an unknown. man was found dro"m.l
on Staplcton Yesterday morning. Inc man was
about thirty-nye and five feet seven ihcnes III
height He had suit OF oiskins ana was "p-
n sailor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
STOVE AND FURNACE MEN MEET.

r,vrxry FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR AssoCf-
,rroN-pApERs READ on TRADE TOPICS
c,ova and furnace manufacturers from many
nars Of the country among the visitors to this
civ Yesterday They came to attend the annual
meeting OF the National Association or Stove Manu-
facturers which was held at the Murray Hill Hotel
Twenty-Five years ago the first annual meeting or
the association took place and the silver ahh'er"
sary was celebrated yesterday
When Iazard Kahn. OF Hamilton. Ohio' the pres-
dent of the association. called the meeting to order
AT Il O'Clock yesterday morning. he faced a jolly
crowd OF men, numbering about 10 AFTER the call
ing OF the roll came the reading OF the minutes OF
the last meeting. the election OF new MEMBERS an
address by the president. and the reading OF the
secre,arys and treasurer's reports and OF commu-
nications. -
The subjects for consideration were: Market
Prices and Suggestions for Remedying Their Evils"
by Franklin l.. Sheppard. OF Isaac A. Sheppard q
Co.. Philadelphia; Pattern Work and Expense.
By CO. SoG BSao Steel by John NJ Dwysr
secretary OF the Peninsular Stove Company, De-
Will William f. pPraher treasurer Of the Abram cox
Stove Company. phladephia; oak ak! stoves % 6y
Rock Island. nj "Ar Tight Radiators" by will
lam n. Moore president OF the Joliet Stove Works,
Boal I vice-presdent OF the Favore Stove and
Range company Piaua; ohio; ION the cCnd Mo,,
delphia; Foreign Trade" by John ID, Frazer. Of
Abenroth Brothers this city, is as c 0 ahs
Present Condition Of the Western Stove Market.
by ~ II. Burt. president OF the Great western
Stove Works. Leavenworth. A.,
After the reading OF a few OF the papers Tor as
cussion the meeting was adjourned at O'Clock
in order that the members might attend dinner
given by the New-York men. Many OF the mem
bers went to places Of amusement In the evening
This morning all will meet again TO eect omcers
for the coming year. and to transact other busl.
ness Most OF those from out OF town VIII start
for their homes tonight. -,
The present officers Of the association are: Presi-
dent Lazard Kahn: v!ce-presidents. James W
Van Cleave, Of St. Louis. and Julius joldschmidt,
Philadelphia; secretary. Thomas J. Hogan of Chi
csgo.
Among the members of the Central Executive
Bureau are c. s. Prizer, OF Reading; Francis ker-
Dana. OF ST. Louis; F. Magee. Of Boston. and c. c.
Huntington, OF Memphis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
CATCHING AT A STRAW.
DISPATCH RECEIVED BY Mr.. PI.ATT FROM JOHN L
NEW THAT GENERAL HARRISON MIGHT GO
BEFORE THE CONVENTION CHEERS
LIEN.

DISPATCH RECEIVED BY NIX f'~aii rn''' '
NEW THAT GENERAL HARRISON MIGHT %
BEFORE THE CONVENTION CHEERS
THE MACHINE lien.
The most cheering word that came to the beieag-
u,ed Anti Mckinley contingent at the Flfth avenue
Hotel yesterday was received by MI r,a'' -
John C. New. at indianapolis. Mr. New teiegrapheu
% Mr. Plat that he had strong hopes ex-
prseident Harrison would consent 10 go before Tue
Indiana Republican State Convention, 10 pe n.''
in Indianapolis to-day, and make speech
d,a On Mr. New believed that Mr.. Harrison wouiu
start a boom for himself that might seriously h'e'
fere with the chances OF McKnleys NOMINATION"
Tho Anti-NcKinley combine Of New-iork Is III sao
straits and the telegram from Ne" orous". ~
..corohners, more comfort than they have mad TOT
a month II General Harrison could be ihduceu "
MACE himself In the hands of his enemies Vi iou'
wears ago. IL was said. and help them 10 "oin Wy
deadlock that would prevent the nomination VI Hie
Kinley. Il might yet throw the nomination 10 'io'
ron Reed Quay or somebody the combine
,a Harrison was the last hope Of the Anti
NcKinlevites and the report that he would lena MS
voice to-day 10 antagoDize Mckineys suceess'u'
campaign was like the balm OF Giiead 10 the Univ
mans enemies In New-fork
While the Morton machine was looking 70 lnua'a
Tor re.lef Its leaders were filled with apprehension
,or ,beir grin on the New .Yorl: delegation reports
~ more assertions from Mr.. Platt's list OF careiui'y
selected Morton men were rife yesterday report
from watertown indicated that DE WIZ Middie, ha
daI"oa,. from the XXIVth Congress oistrict; no
decided like Colonel Thomas w Bradley, OF a ,ns
XVIIth District. 10 vote for Mckinney on .ne
haIIot Tho report threw the machine fha"asei'
ei State headquarters into cold sweat. =,
Mr.. Plat ATTEMPTED to contraaf' 'Wonarmfy and
Ernest Kanbach Brooklyn de hS oin ot Walter
"a Wa,erbury OF the lIId. In his purpose 70 sup
por, Mckinley the rst baGi ex as sa Mr. WOOD
rmY thai they would stand by Morton until luz
MAS reported In sheol" II was subsequent ieann.
~, ~ s,,f.ment was one OF Mr.. Patts character
stlc .'buffs and that the delegates ne propoSe" W
sneak for had not authorized him 10 40 50 ,.,,or.
The air wa full OF rumors last night OF -
N Mckinley In various other parts or the S'ate ~
was generally admitted that II Indiana snaI Secisse
~ NcKinley IL would be useless 10 oner furthe,,
onnos.tion 10 the Ohio Napoleon. 1t was neneyru
that Governor Morton. in that event. wouu lose III
10 ,ne i'm withdrawing from the race
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
WESTMINSTER COUNTY.
YONKERS.

The meeting Of the Water Commissioners was
held on Tuesday this month instead OF THURSDAY.
to accommodate some Of the members VINO ma"
engagements outside the city to-day. Super'h'e".
dent Lockwood reported that the receipts Tor Apr''
were SIO553 90 He also reported that during the
last month 97OOOOOo gallons OF water had oeeh
pumped from the Grassy Sprain Reservoir INTO 'he
storage reservoir and G5oo.O0 gallons OF TINS hau
been pumped into the high service. The reservoir
overlooked during the whole OF last month ana
the water Ia now at the level Of the temporary dam
1t is expected that the dwelling house for the
keeper OF the Fort Field Reservoir. in Palmer-ave.
will be completed about the middle or this month
Bids opened for supplying GOO tons OF coai 10
the pumping stations There were seven bidders.
The offer of Clarence A. Pearsa to supply the
coal at 81 30 a ton accepted
Miss Mary Marshall Butler president or the
Noman's Institute will give lecture on Flor
ida this evening in the institute hall. II Will be
Illustrated by eighty stereopticon Views. The pro-
ceeds from the admission charge OF 10 cents VIII go
to the institute.
Mrs. Emily u. Burgess. president Of the Woman
Christian Temperance Union OF Ulster county,
will deliver address this afternoon and evening
In Temperance Hall before the local union
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
WHITE PLAINS.

John Weber. jr.. transfer tax appraiser for the
estate OF Sarah d. DE Grove. filed his report on
Tuesday with l. Sumner Burnstne. transfer tax
clerk Of the Surrogate's Court. The report shows
that the estate included personal property valued
at A.2s5 As. Henry ~ Baird. jr.. az appraiser in
the estate OF the late Rev. Thomas Armi.age, OF
Yonkers has fled mis- report. which shows that
there was personal property valued at si5752 a. OF
which the widow receives si5,250 "a; Mary f. Fair
BARN, Cornelia l.. Fairbairn. Mamie A. Low. Susan
A. Laramore and Thomas y. Armltagc. children,
each receive 800 30.
The proposal to widen Railroad-ave: by taking
two and a half feet from the sidewalks has been
killed. although operations had begun 10 carry II
out by Getting back curbs. At the special meeting
OF the Board OF Trustees on last Tuesday evening,
Corporation Counsel II. T. Dykman. to whom the
matter had been referred, reported that while the
village authorities had an undoubted right to shorten
the width Of the sidewalks, they would be respon-
sible for any damages that might arise from the
curbs. etc. There were other questions connected
against the proposed widening. and. accordingly.
the trustees decided to abandon the project, and
directed that Contractors Costello & Nagle, OF Ell
mira be informed to proceed with the paving OF
the avenue with vitrifed brick according to the
original plans and specifications.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07
A SEA COW AT THE ZOO.
BErsEY is THE NAME OF THE LATEST
ADDITION TO THE PARK MENAGERIE.

SHE RECEIVES NUMEROUS CALLERS IN THE OLD
MONKEY HoUsE-HER FORMER OWNER
TELLS THE STORY OF HER CAPTURE.
Another arrival at the Central Park Zoo!
Just arrived from the tropical climate OF Flori-
da! trifie tired by the long journey, but able
to hold an informal reception for the press. just
the same! Anything to be 'in the SWIM ana
Johanna and me baby hippopotamus have al
ready set the pace. And So In accordance WIN
the established social precedent for new arri-
walls, a reception was held yesterday In the OLD
monkey house at the Park Betsey, Tor that IL
the name Of the newcomer, was at slight dis-
advantage because the stains Of travel were
still visible, and her new home was not ready
for her; but such trifles were overlooked ana the
function was declared decided success by all
who attended.
Betsey Is a manatec, or sea cow as ner
kind are usually called. and she halls from the
waters In and about the Florida Peninsula
She Is not called Betsey by every one That
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-07

an assignment yesterday TO Henry =: hUOse, IN The
city having been established in 1899 BY Orlando D.
McCIan who died in 1873. His sons the assn a tbev
Claimed to have a capital Of 5000 - ,,,s,r.ss
TIE schedules OF Benjamin Fitch doins dSiSn af
az r Fitch & Co.. manufacturers or bedoins a.
Nos 80 and 81 Fourth.ave No West df wenty
dfth-st show: Liabilities $6l,l91; nominal assets
sss623: actual assets A6,2l6 , ..,, r,,r-
The Sheriff has received an execution from I'm
,on' comntv x Y for $S2lA against Joseph Is.
Edridge Of No "A Wall-st, in favor OF sarah' Mary
and Isabel Eldridge.