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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
A FAMILY TOMBSTONE.
From the Nashville Banner

from The NashNIe BAhntT
Last winter while wandering through the rural
districts OF South Georgia CHANGED upon a family
graveyard in Telfar County. OF unique character.
There were three graves side by side. The cen
tral one was marked by head and foot board.
made of thin slabs Of marble. The headboard.
divided into thr divisions. was engraved az fol
lows: The first top. division. John Allen. a
Just Man" , ..,,,., WE, :.
The second division was engraved, First wire;
The third division was similar 10 the second only
the hand pointed TO the grave on John right ana
was engraved Second WIFE
These three completed the legends on the head
hoard immortalizing John Allen az a just man.
The hasty reader may think John Allen had better
written "A frugal man Again, the footboarf Tor
ers,lng on II Son" have given things as they
actually exist. except mar IN" name OF Johh Alien
is substituted for the real
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
THIEVES on THE NEW YORK.
A SEAMAN CHARGED WITH BREAKING INTO
STATEROOMS. AND A STEWARD. WHO
FED HIM WITH COMPLETELY.

When the American Line steamer New-York ar
rived at her pier yesterday morning the police ar
rested two and took them to the Churcn-st
station one OF them gave his name as Patrick
Moran. a brcklayer. of No 3l5 West Forty -hrsi-st
The other was William Hyde steward on the
New-York Moran charged with breaking
open several staterooms and stealing property
from them. and Hyde was arrested accom-
plico The officers Of the boat appeared not to
know how far the latters completely In the thefts
went. but they say that Hyde gave food to Moran
HYDE however, the man who Informed the
captain Of the New-York that staterooms had been
broken open and entered. and his record is good so
far az IS known He has been steward on trans
atlantic liners for several years. and formerly
on the Paris Moran. on the contrary. was recog-
nized by the police ha wing been often arrested
for petty thefts He declares that it was at Hyde's
suggestion that he entered the staterooms and
that Hyde offered 10 feed him while he was con-
cealed In the hold OF the steamer.
The officials Of the American Line did not care 10
tell about the alleged robbery but from the police
IL was learned that II comparatively Shght
one OF the Australian cricket players who came
on the steamer was among the losers. MS name -
Dorllng. and IL IL aid that he lost diamond
which the police have recovered and returned 10
him. - - ,...
eastward trip as passenger but he shipped for
the return passage seaman. According to
no seaman For the first three days he loafed. the
men say, and after that he disappeared. The OFF,
OF the ship say that HYDE was seen giving
food to Moran and that afterward, when the
steward told them that rooms had been en-
tered they looked for Moran and arrested him.
After that Hyde also pat into the ship 3
prison Hyde says that ne thought Moran was a
stowaway 1t is thought that there were several
more thieves aboard thc steamer. Thus far, how
ever none of them have been apprehended.
The two men were taken before United States
Commissioner Alexander and held in 81 bail for
examination to-day.
Moran is charged by Chief officer Rodgers with
having stolen from the bagsage-room case Of
surgical instruments and some jewelry. Hyde is
charged with completely In the theft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
GENERAL G4LLTENI.

The appointment of General Gaeni 10 the COM
mand OF the French troops in Madagascar. where he
has lust arrived decided upon only after pro-
tracted debates in the Council OF Ministers. The
French press has also frequently and warmly dis
cIssed that appointment, for it implied change in
the colonial policy Of France. at least in regard to
Madagascar. That change amounts 10 this. that
the civil Resident General in the newly annexed
African island will be longer the supreme ruler;
the real authority is transferred 10 the general in
command of the army Of occupation. This was
deemed necessary TO suppress the insurrection,
which has spread all through the island and which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16

threatens. as Is admitted even by the Government
organs in Paris. to blockade Antananarivo the
capital. and to annihilate the 1900 1000 French
soldiers now dispersed through the immense ter
ritory OF Madagascar. Reinforcements will soon be
sent from France but, meanwhile. NJ. Laroche, the
civil governor. could hardly check the progress or
the rebellion The French Ministry recalled too
soon from Madagascar It's conqueror. the energetic
General Duchesne, and his successor. General Noy-
ron. was placed under the authority OF the civilian
governor. He will transfer his military powers 10
General Gallieni whose career In the French SOU
dan and afterward In Tonquin has been very bIili-
liant and successful. lie was recently promoted 10
the rank Of general When ne was lieutenant
colonel and later colonel he distinguished NM
self b. his bravery, and was often wounded on the
battlefield But he also won attention as an ACRE
adm illustrator lie organized the native militia In
'ronoun and found In II best and most efficient
adversary oppose the insurgents Of that country
which he pacifed almost thoroughly. IL Is ex-
p.cted that he Will accomplish the same results In
MADAGASCAR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16

Baltimore. Sept. 15-CardiDal Gibbons
game OF baseball yesterday for the first time BY
his special invitation the champions went 10 ST.
Charles's College. in Howard County. and dividing
the team into two mines. reinforced by amateurs.
played a game, which His Eminence and number
OF priests thoroughly enjoyed. The Cardinal pre-
sided at a dinner rendered 10 the players, and at
the end In a happy strain thanked the players for
their presence. In the OF his remarks. His
Eminence said:
You have afforded me the pleasure OF seeing my
first game OF baseball. and you can understand M
pleasure at witnessing IL when my own lack OF
knowledge OF the game was fully compensated Tor
by having bout body of clergy so well Versed
in All Its intrcaces. Among so many shining
lights as there are among you ii would be invidiou9
to speak of individuals You and your manager
have reflected much credit on our city In former
DAYS Baltimore called the city OF Monuments,
but you are eighteen living monuments TO its great
ness II was once celebrated for its fast Baltimore
clippers. but dare say none were so fast as you
can run. ! congratulate you. and nope you may
continue to be an honor 10 your city ana your
selves
have always been In favor Of harmless popular
arnusements especially those that were hcathful
and irnoceni In the history OF the world we ma
that all peoples will have amusements. If they DO
not have innocent amusements they Will nave thos-
that are dangerous and wrongful This can be
said / think truthfuly. of baseball that while II
gambling and other dangerous features. Much
credit is due the Baltimore club. not only for their
professional skill but for their personal and moral
rcctitudc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
CONFERENCE OVER THE TEMPLE CUP.

Washington, Sept. l5-Presdent y. +. Young.
Manager Hanlon Mr.. Won Der Horst OF the Bal;i-
more club: Mr.. Byrne. OF Brooklyn. and Mr.. Eaton.
who Is connected with the Diamond Match Company.
had conference here yesterday afternoon. 1t was
rumored that the sale OF the franchise Ct the New
York club TO w. A. Brady and number OF capitalists
was discussed but President, Young said that the
tax had no bearing the matter OF buying the New
YORK franchise. lie declined state The subject
under consideration.
was stated this afternoon that the subject 81 the
conference was the series OF games for the Temple
Cup II was agreed that the series should no played
under the same rules that governed last seasons con-
Test President Young Will appoint tho umpires. as
heretofore. and the winning team will get ca per cent
OF me receipts and the losing club g per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
THE AUSTRALIAN CRICkETERS HERE.
GLAD THAT THEY WILL. HAVE A REST hEtORE
MEETING THE PHILADELPHIA PLAYERS
THEIR ENGLISH TOUR


THEIR ENGLISH TOUR.
The American Line steamer New-Yo-k which ar
rived al her dock early Yesterday morning. had on
board the team Of Australian cricketers which has
come "a this country to meet the crack players Of
philadelphia New-York, Chicago and San Francisco
The party l. in charge Il Harry Musgrove. and in
cludes G H. 5 Trott the captain Of the team; J.
Darling II Donnan. c. J. Eady. c. HILL s f. Greg
orv G. Ginen H. Graham +. A. Iredale f. Jones
A. F. Johns j J. Kelly. T. X. McKii,bin and H.
Trumbe The men are all in The hes; OF health, and
although moro than one suffered from sea-sickness
they enjoyed the nip immensely.
The cricke'ers could he easily picked out from
among the other passengers on the New-York Hugh
Tumble is 6 feet Inches and Q. J. Eady is feet 2
and weighs 2l0 pounds, while most Of the Others
nearly reach the sx-foot mark IN interview.
Tumble the big bowler. said: II glad tina. We
shall nave a couple OF lays rest before our game in
philadelphia this time Judging by our experience
the last time We played In that city, We shall have 10
be In good form II W. 10 win our match there.
They have several good batsmen. who are always
worth runs besides lo OF bowlers. and their field
ing is a. good as any have ever seen consider
King their best bowler. lie should always get wicke :
on a pitch that suits his delivery 49,
The men do expect to have much difhcGty
in winning their other games in this country. In
their English tour they lost only six games. two
being against all England. one against the MID
land Counties. one against Mary!ebone. ana one
each against Earl de Ia Wars eleven ana Z. l.
Thornton'- eleven. In most OF these games the
condition OF ihe ground and weather WAS such that
winning the choice Of innings meant winning the
match. and the Australians proved unfortunate
7 he first game In this country VIII commence on
Friday morning on the grounds OF the German
town Cricket club when the first match against
The Gentlemen of Philadelphia will take place
PLAY will be- continued Saturday and Monday
and will be prolonged 10 Tuesday If necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16

RAILROAD TELEGRAPH LINES LEASED.

T. c. Bradley. vice president OF the Postal Teie-
graph Cable Company. yesterday confirmed the re-
port that his company had taken over the tele-
yranh limos IN the Chesapeake. Ohio and South
western Railroad The contract with the Western
Union Company expired on September g. and on
that day the Postal took charge OF the lines the
acquisition which includes 100 miles OF wire ana
fifty Offices on 40 miles OF road FURNISHES Tue
tsl ,d,h = ,hro,an route from Louisville TO Mem
phis The Postal recently acquired the lines on
the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley EaaUsn; msrn
Railroad is in the Illinois Central Railroad system system
The Postal is building new lines De'"ee" '"''o"'
points In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
CASE OF W. s. ANDREWS AGAIN.
A MYSTERIOUS RECLAMATION BY f. NJ. TOM
Observation-Disclosures OF COUNSEL.

A MYSTERIOUS RECLAMATION BY f. NJ TOM
LINsoN-sTATEMENTs OF COUNSEL.
The alleged recantatlon by E. NJ Tomlinson OF his
charge before the Lexow Committee against william
s Andrews formerly a Commissioner, respectively
OF Street Cleaning and Excise. has been followed by
a mysterious alleged reputation Of the said recana-
ton. Tomlinson before the committee that he
corruptly paid Mr. Andrews 500 10 secure license
for the Lexington-ave resort known as the Maison
Tortoni. After the Lexow Committees investigation
charges brought before the Military order OF
the Loyal Legion OF which Mr. Andrews was CON-
rade. and he was expelled from the order Mr.
Andrews then began a suit against Tomlinson FOR
damages for Islander. Tomlinson afterward withdrew
his charge and declared under oath. that II was
false The suit against him by Mr.. Andrews was
thereupon withdrawn. Yesterday. however, counsel
on both sides surprised by the publication OF a
supplementary statement alleged to have been made
by Tominson declaring that the recan;ation OF the
charges incorrect and made under misappre-
henson He said. !; is alleged. that an affidavit
which he signed intended Withdraw certain OPP
probrlous names which he had applied 10 Ny. An
drrws in liquor store. but not 10 withdraw the
original charge.
Mr. Andrews who was seen by Tribune reporter
his Office No $50 Nassaust. YESTERDAY, TOOK from
his safe and showed what purporled ana seemed 70 pe
the original Of Tomlinson's AFFIDAVIT, unquannedy
whdra wing The original charge Mr.. Andrew9 de-
cned 10 make any statement. but referred the re-
porter his lawyer Gibson Putze. OF Rose Putzel.
No. 26l Broadway. Mr. Putzel. white confirming the
original retraction. said that It's reputation TOOK
his breath away
Mr. TomllnsOn old man, who has been FOR many
years operator for the Western Union Telegraph
Company, could not be fO0nd He recently returned
from the convention OF Old Time Military Telegra-
piers Pittsburg. Penn. but has not yet resumed MS
duties in The Western Union Building, AT broadway
and Dey-st His counsel. Lyman n. Set;el. OF Nc
Intyre & Settei, in Park Row. said in substance
Mr.. Tomnson has been III and in an excited condi-
ton He came to me on his reiurn from the con-
venton His Reputation OF his original retraction
made vithou: my advice or consent DO not
know where you can find him now. but hope and be-
lieve that when this little furry OF excitement dies
away everything be explained and settled TO the
20 I'm. Il Ill nod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
THE RECORDS
-, AND 6. CHICAGO, 6.

Cleveland. Sept, l5-To-day' game was one .. r~e
- oxcifine of the season. Both teams paSe'
most IN and Tebeau's men managed 10 tie the
sea' ~ the last half Of the ninth by lively hitting
,ocarr was on third and TWO men were ou'' win
rDhaal a. the bat. when Arson DEMANDED ma .ne
Iepeau "caied because OF darkness buisIe IeIusri
game ~, .nsor nrayed for the gloom 10 deepen IL
ana men rfdiv and he gained his point the score
In''"" c,ore,and II: Chicago, 10 Erors-, isNe
fsssn', ehicaso 3 Batteries Wallace wilson ana ~''
griQgs alQ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
No CHARGES AGAINST Mr.. NUGENT.

IN reqord TO the allegations OF Clarence IL Glib
son NJ brooklyn former United States Secret
service agent that James Nugent' clerk In the
yorkvilIe Police Court. had recently lowered the
bail OF y burglar named Clark from No" 10 ZOO
Assistant District-Attorney George uoruon n"'''e
Ia yes,erdav that no formal charge against any
a.. I'm The case had been laid before the Grand
jury Magistrate Famner mas Write Hg 20 MI
mnfounded as he tthe Magistrate) originally placed
Z he hail a 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
GENER4L BUCKNER'S PIPE AND CANE.

From The chicago Times-lierald
c.rsral Simon Bolivar Buckners corncob pipe
and General Simon Bolivar Buckner's cnne were
among the spectacular features OF the indianapolis
convenflon General Buckners corncob pipe Is
nearly llways In use. His schedule number OF
smokes per days Is twenty-five. ii' stops only for
meals II Il during these reccsses that General
Ruckncr's cane comes into prominence and useful
ness 4 touch OF the finger upon secret spring
In his walking stick and opening appears. ne
corncob pipe IL thrust therein. where II nestes In
snug safety. The spring Is closed and General
Buckner and his cane and pipe trudge along happy
In mutual affection. trust and security.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
THE PATTERSON TEAM PROTESTS.

Paterson. Sept 15-Mcssrs. Rarrows and Nc
kee. Of the Paterson club of the Atlantic League.
nave entered formal protest against the cham
ponship pennant being ded until all protested
forfeited and extra games have been investiga ed
and acted upon. The Patersons contend that New
ark fas played about eight extra or exhibition
games, while several OF the Hartford games have
been protested If these protests sustained the
Pater' ons will win the pennant with games TO
spare This action has been taken in view OF the
contention of the Newark mana cement that their
team has won first place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
LASSOED 4 BEAR.
La lara (col) correspondence OF The Denver Re-

La lara (Co) correspondence Of The Denver Re-
publican.
Sgmund Guss has for the last year had big
black bear chained TO post IN his back yard This
afternoon 80 O'Clock the animal got loose and
started rampage through the town Women
and children asssied. and one little girl was
only rescued from horrible death by the timely
appearance OF a little fox terrier which ran up, ana
by barking and swapping at the bear diverted ms
attention from the child -, H..
Nj Guss wishing 20 recapture the animal alive.
cd so 10 any one who could eaten nlfii A party
of Mexican cowboys were In town ana TOOK up ms
onar AS,er running the animal through the town
and Our among the sage brush Tor an hour ana
b.Ir they sueceelsd in assong him. wnereupon me
ha Tie began. About seventy ve men were iohow-
20. ,ho GOV bows and watching the run when the
ing 'no Jesnsras lr,gge to free himself. grabbed
na ~ the ropes with his mouth and cut IL IN two az
o or, ~ a.. could be done with knife. This left but
ons rome on him. and he made ferocious attack
vnor tSs man who was at the end OF II. Tn" Next
~ dronpel the rope and for his horse, reaching
I, j,,st as the hear caught MIN BY a dodge he es-
,ay1ed hy Leaving his horse and escaping on foot
,rhs next victim Clark Moser. who was then
,hs hears nearest assailant lie was attacked and
nm1sei nearly to death. when Mr.. Gass ran up and.
niacIng his revolver the animals head. fred the
shot Killing the bear instantly. Mr. Moser. with the
exception OF d few scratches escaped unhurt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
TOP TPiCELLERS N SPAIN.

The growing popularity OF the trip 10 the Mediter-
ranean in the winter months makes especially
timely the handsome booklet "Glimpses OF Spain
and Morocco issued by the North German Lloyd
Steamship COMPANY II is printed handsomely and
embellished with fine Illustrations While not
formal guide book, 1 contains much valuable IN
formation with q vocal ulary OF phrases I'm com
monest use among travellers. The publication Is
one that makes the reader long 10 see the cities
and palaces pictured there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
p J. BJscHOFF DECLARED INSANE.

Franklin J. Biscnon. lawyer. forty-one years old
living at city Island, against whom several criminal
charges have been made lately and who com
mitted by Magistrate Wentworth 10 the insane pa
yilion AT Bellevue Iosnital for examination was
declared insane by the State examiners Drs. Fitch
and Wildman yesterday, aud was transferred 10
the Bloomingdae Insane Asy lum at White Plains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16

>ov,nort p /. Sept. 1.-THE thirty -foo'ers To-Day
Rad fairly good breeze from the sou'h"cS.'
80. vas 10 Dyer's Island and return ana the
~ - ,arted nv the Wawa going aground on
,be ledge or Roe Island and the Puck remaining
nah,nd 70 assist her in getting off so that neither
enshed Launches from the Massarhnse ea5 ne pb
me NT held # to the end The start was AT -"
srhe Xnnueros elapsed time was Z'U"''S' '"e A'"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
,o,,rsvIIJE. "A; ST. LOUIS, Y.

Louisville Sept l5-To-day's game endea ,ne
49,, ..ason I'm Louisville. and II was smuggling
ma,ch from start to finish Herman ana Dononue
were both knocked out OF 'he 'oA
800 The score 9.
,,,s,trs ..........1 -
ST Louis .....-......-.s.'r' -. louis.
p..s,,.s-rouisvfle &c. St Louis IL -rr - "a
~ a. {, Louis Ratteries-f~fHa, inN'i lii
f M Dcnohue Kissinger and Murphy. '"p'e ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16

. At Scranton First game-Scranton. s: Springfield.
second game-Scranton. 2; Springfield ..
~ Wilkesbar -Wilkesbarre. s; Providence, 4.
Al Syracuse-Syracuse. Is: Rochester. I.
AT Toronto-Buffalo g. Toronto. 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
Washington. :

Washington. Sept; l5McJamess pitching was 100 100
much for Brooklyn to-day. he
01s OF OF Hmrs decisions Wrgey TOOK MS Place 1dm
MS playins f,rbtng Attendance. 1880. The score;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
r,,prr cANEs POSTPONED.

The games scheduled for YESTERDAY pe'me 49,. 49,.
New-York and Philadelphia teams a NC" -.
n'.,.,, md Cincinnati teams at PlttsburG and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
A good story was told yesterday about the SIAM

A good story was told yesterday about the SIAM
pede 10 purchase bicycles at a wel-known dry-
goods store on Monday An enterprising deaier
thought that n jam would take place. ana
ne prepared for H. He stationed uon,"
=, lie o,ootovo. In that throng to give out his
circulars telling people whore they could purchasc.
bicycles at cheap rates. Il knew tnat a 10Y ol
pcople would come from the country determined 10
get a bicycle" ne SAID yesterday. and that tney
trIbuted thousands OF circulars and as a result
sold 200 bicycles al my store
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
uAc111>ON. 4: BROOKLYN. !.
r. SENATOR'S PITCHER oVERcAMh I'M
TROLLEY DODGERS.
CANES YESTERDAY.

Washington A. BROOKLYN !. Ne nal,,mH1e rain
II,uisvilIe. "A; 81 LOUIS -
iTe~sland G. Chicago %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16

Willis b. Troy the cycling manager who went 10
France at the head of 4 racing combination com
posed OF Murphy, Kiser and Macdonald, returned
10 this country yesterday Troy was not as sue
cessful as he had been previous trips, ana IL
will probably be time before ne again decides
TO Invade the old country with American speed
merchants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
4 POLITICAL FAILURE.

From the Chicago Record
Yes. when the crowd they set up
cheer
what. Didn't they set up anything more sub
stantial than that?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16

The eight new bicycle policemen who have been
assigned 10 do duty in this city have gone 10 work
The next police racer who takes to professional
racing ought 10 have a little more speed than ola
Schucssler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
ale 2s 4 OF o

ro-sa r-irs-Wsshingtoh. - bSokINn, - $50
Earne w. .hIngton g. BROOKLYN. :. Frsi base On h t
0r McJarn.s OF paub siu9 SS CapivTiTbt and
., D. Sscrace hts-Smith. Brown soon pa ss q,
shinule inpires-- Hurst and Huydier lime oi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
TRAINING FOR THE QUILL CLUBS MEET.

HOW ONE DEALER UTILIZED TIE sIEGEI-COoPER
CRUsH-To HONOR TIMOTHY l.. WOODRUFF
BICYCLE PARADES AND THE PUBLIC
AN UNSUCCESSFUL TOUR.
Many people went to the track ut Manhattan
Beach yesterday TO witness the practice WORK or
tho professionals and amateurs who are training
earnestly for the two days race meet OF the gum
Club Wheelr1en which will be held there on rriuay
and Saturday With fair weather the meet ought u
he unusually successful. for so many 1ast TUT s,
have never before entered a tournament In this
neIghborhood. The meet will determine the reai
amateur and professional champions TOT the yeai.
This question Of supremacy has heretofore peen
settled Mt the Springfield meet. but this year aitet
the meet there 1t difficult as ever 20 seiecs
for amateurs and a similar race Tor proiessioh-
Dls ought 10 furnish two splendid contests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
OTHER GAMES YESTERDAY.

Baltimore and Boston Baltimore were post
poned on account OF rain.