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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
THE GLOTERSVILLE CONFERENCE.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
VOTED DOWN.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
VOTED DOWN.
Gloversville, n. Y. April l6.-The Methodist Epis-
copal Conference met at $50 o'clock this morning
Bishop Charles II. Fowler In the chair. The first
business was the election OF clerical delegates TO
the General Conference and voting constitutional
questions 1t was decided to vote the class of
the second year for full membership TO the con-
ference before the election of delegates In order
that the new members might have a vote Bishop
Fowler briefly addressed the conference and candi-
dates on the work before them The following can
dldates were examined and passed. and those not
deacons were made so. and all were admitted TO
full membership: Ralph A. Dearstyne Joseph C.
Booth Herbert L. Keltun. Gilbert +. Cady Harvey
d. Spencer. James c. Mitchell. Charles II. Quinlan
and Wallace d. Spencer.
motion was then made to take up the order OF
the day. which to elect clerical delegates to
the General Conference and vote the consti
tutional amendments. There was heated contro-
versy between several ministers over the first and
second amendments. The first proposition was said
TO be unconstitutional motion was then passed
that the conference dsapprove OF any such legs-
lation Or the first proposition. which was 10
amend the constitution making all lay delegates
male members the vote stood as follows: In FAVOR.
The second proposition reading that lay delegates
NAV be men women after hot dlscussoh' was
The third amendment on ratio OF ministerial rep
resentation was lost by vote OF III 20 4a .
The conference also voted on clerical deiesa'eS
this morning.
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THE LAST OF THE CIRCUS AT HAND.

If anything could make the circus seem any more
appropriate and delightful than 1t always seems
under the worst OF circumstances, 1t would be the
sublime circus weather that has been making itself
so conspicuous for the last few days. Does 1t not
recall the brolng days under the canvas when they
who now go to the circus just to take the children
were not afraid to confess that they went because
they liked 10? The Madison Square Garden Is a
more comfortable place than those old tents used
10 be. yea more comfortable than those tents are
now. for. though New-Yorkers liable TO forget
that there still such things circus tents they
are still used the less In towns OF simpler and
more primitive ways. This would be fine weather
to be under canvas" said circus man the other
day. Yes" another less complacently answered.
and We shall be there after another week, and you
know what will happen. then;. we shall probably
have about week Of cold rain
But II the cold rain comes to-day--as seems un-
kely-the circus will still have the protection Of the
Garden roof. There has probably never been such
q long succession of such large crowds In the Gar
cen since the present building was erected. 1T is
just IS expected" the wise Mr.. Hamilton the
greatest press agent that the world ever said
Gay or two ago. II told Mr. Bailey that IL we short
sned the season little bit the people would come
IN Just Ike this. and here they are There they
are. verify. and those who have not come in yet
must come In soon. out Of that promised cold rain,
ior the circus stays for only week longer.
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studied law at Heidelberg and received the title
OF Royal Auscultator. an appellation which has
since gone out Of usc. At about this time the
young man qua rrelled with his father, who wished
him to enter diplomatic life, and went to Leipsc,
where he began the sort OF work that has since
kept him so prominently before the public. His
success was almost instantaneous, and he was
engaged to Illustrate popular history OF the
Austro- Prussan war.
firing of his easily won laurels De Grimm In 1867
entered the LIST Regiment Of Guards at Potsdam,
Emperor Williams pet regiment In the following
military career was from the first a brilliant one.
the Franco Prussian afrordng him numerous
opportunities for the display Of COURAGE HIS bravery
he so distinguished himself as to receive the Iron
Cross decoration bestowed only for signal bravery
on the field Of battle. Baron DE Grimm also par
wen in the siege OF Paris and the review Of the
victorious German army at Berlin.
In 1873 however. ne abandoned the military life
illustrated humorous weekly. which subsequently
had a brilliant history. Removing to Paris in 1879
the cartoonlst was connected successfully with La
Graphic The London Pictorial World" The Lon
don Sporting and Dramatic News" and Vanity
Fair" In 1854 ne came to New-York and from that
have been familiar to the reading public. He as
ISOLATED in 1892 with Carl Hauser in the management
OF a comic weekly called Hello" which did not
prove a financial success Later he was assoca ted
cate articles and illustrations Of various sorts
Baron De GrImms later years had not been en-
tlrely free from trouble but he was in comparatively
good health until about ten days ago. when h caught
a severe cold. pneumonia set in and he refused to
take proper OF himself to take the medicines
the physician prescribed until he was forced TO do
Improved. and even yesterday morning his recovery
was thought impossible
He leaves one cnd' st's I'LL nS , VINO Is now IN
Day.
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MARRIED..
BARCLAY-SLOANE-

BARCLAY-SLOANE-On Thursday. April 49, by the
Rev John Wesley Brown. D. D.. Priscilla D. Sloane,
l.. Barclay. both OF this city.
DENCii-wARREN-w Wednesday, April 15 1885, at
Mr. GRANT by the Rs
Cobb I,ess Gladys Warren to William Lester Dench.
ELKus-HEss.on "Wednesday April Is. 1896. at the
residence of the brides father No $50 Madson-ave.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. selmar Hess. to Abram l.
Elkus. OF this city.
AMNEsTocKmMETcALF-on THURSDAY, April 10.
Mctcaif. 10 Harris Fahnestock.
GROw-PRICE-On April ~. 1896. by Henry
Ansce. Miss Edna Story Price daughter OF Alfred b.
Price. to Mr.. George p. b. Grow. of Buffalo, N. Y.
UNCONSTITUTIONAL the First Baptist Church
James Black Hodgskn to Elose. daughter OF DR.. and
Mrs. John !. Linson.
JOHNsON-BRAMAN-On 18th inst. In Trinity Church.
Boston. by the Rev. DIT. f.. W. Donald. Charles A.
Johnson Of Denver to Miss Lucy Braman. OF Boston
Church by hs Rev Dr. shpSan Snd the
fackus Charles Godfrey Gunihsr Hall 70 Lucie Hitch
ings daughter Of Mrs. Charles F. Htchngs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tuesday. April -. 1890. at the
residence OF the brides parents by the . Rsy
LAIDLAw.cIARK--At the North Reformed Church.
b. d. Ii b.. assisted by the Rev. Donald Sage
Mackay d. Dr. pa a2, OF ae IN nomSs co
Clark. OF Newark.
the residence OF the brides father No 157 Joralemon
ST.. Brooklyn. by the Rev Richard s. storrs .: D..
John F. Tamage. to John Murray Mitchell OF New
York
the Rev Dr. r. s. storrs. Sophia Clafln, daughter Of
Peter McCartee and James Howard Prentice all Of
Brooklyn.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Wednesday. April Is. at the
Church OF the Incarnation. by the Rev F. w Brath-
wSe sssS ~ s shs roe tn Lloyd Bowen san
derson all OF this city
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ton entitled Row. Boatman. Row" which was
rendered by G. J. Barry, Joseph F Shea. r. r.:
the banjo club: Harvest home" by the gee club
and orchestra; Knight Waitzes." by the mandolin
Pabe.: Gallant Knights" by the mandolin cub: a
vocal solo entitled THE Steersman" by John At
college orchestra: violin solo by James NJ Nc
Doune.l. banjo solo by Clifton Laughl!n and sew
era other numbers.
Francis ONel Is the manager OF the glee club
organization. which includes the other musical clubs
OF the college. and Robert e. Mcdonnell is the as
slsiant manager.
Among those present were the Rev. William o. 3.
Pardow the Rev. William Clarke. the Rev. J. Nc
C.uskey. the Rev. Thomas J. Cannon. president Of
Fordham College: Judge Morgan j. O'Bren, the
Rev Father Qu.rk. the Rev. Father Cardella Mrs.
Richard Croker, Mrs. Joseph Fogarty. Mrs. Francis
O'Ne.li. Mrs. W. Poche. William Ferguson Frank
McCann the Rev. J. " OConor, J. K. Claffy and
T. J. Cakins.
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THOMPSON DEAN.

Thompson Dean died at his home. No. 81 East
Thirty -fourth-st.. yesterday. He was at one time
one Of the most widely known business men OF the
Southwest, being engaged in numerous enterprises
at Cincinnati. Memphis. Galveston and New-Or-
leans.
He built and operated numerous lines Of Ohio,
Mississippi and tributary river steamboats,. which
for many years did an extensive passenger and
freight business from Cincinnati to Memphis and
New-Orleans. before the competition of railroads
rendered water transportation Improbable He was
warm personal friend and ardent admirer OF Gen.
eral Grant during and after the Civil War
Mr.: Dean owned and conducted the Memphis Gas
Works. and for number Of years was president and
principal owner Of the Mutual Gas Company OF De-
troit. Mich. He had lived In New-York City for
thirty years. being at one time member OF the
firm Of Dean, McGinnis & Co. He had not been In
active business for a number OF years. He leaves
widow. two sons and daughter.
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DIED.

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Funeral private.
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Funeral. April II, at $3.50 M. at st. Peters Church
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and the late Frances NJ. Parkin in the ssth rear 4
service; At St. deOrsss Church r1s:Sinf o. FF!dsy
r. assn leave. S,y foot s ~ q !sh: a. 40 M
of ss "a ths Is Room c
The members society requested attend TIE
funeral services Of their late associate member Q1e.
Oe pssa' on + Friday q: spr H. n0''
Frederick s. Talimadse. President chas Isham. sscy
PRosEus-At Yonkers. N y. April 10. Esther. wife q
Funeral services at her late residence Luoiow-ss 1ex0
day afternoon, O'Clock.
.Int,rrnent at convenience Of family
o e: S son Of August ~
Funeral services the house. No. 235 East tzd-se, m
day. v:30 O.. m
srREETER-Entered into rest. April TO- 1909. q hse
residence No. 2S08 7th-ave. Nancy NJ, wife OF NoyD
Streeter. Jr.
Funeral private.
Kindly omit flowers.
xD Il Ann v wdsy Of
In the Seth year Of her age.
Funeral services will be held Friday at ner late re:denoo
arrival Of the II o'clock train from Long Island City
vOORHIs-Suddenly, in Jersey City. Wednesday. Aprn
Is. 1885, in his cath ex7Judge Charles vcorhia
Funeral from his residence No ia Clifton Piac. Jersey
City. Friday. April II. at l:30 y. m.
Chicago -apers please copy.
WEGMANN-At Englcwood N. j., on April 10. May W.
widow OF l. Edward Wegmann.
Funeral services st. Pauls Church. Engiewood -
Saturday. April IS, at 23O p.
Interment at the convenience Of the family:
Carriages will m In waiting arrival OF train eavn0
foot Of Chambers-st. at 1:20 D. m.
ILIIAMs-suddenly. at Brookneld. Conn. Dr. Amoe
Connecticut and Fairfield County Medical societies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
YAMAGATA ATTHE CITY HALL
RECEIVED BY MAYOR STRONG AND
OTHER OFFICIALS.

THE HEADS OF A NUMBER OF CITY DEPART
MENTs PRESENTED TO HIM-HE MAY
VISIT WEST POINT TO-DAY.
Marquis Yamagata tired out with the festivities
Of the previous evening. late yesterday fore
noon. He was entertained at an Informal dinner on
Wednesday night by the japanese residents Of New
York, and the feast lasted until late In the even
Ing About o'clock yesterday morning he break
tasted in his apartments in the hotel He sent
word to Mayor Strong at the City Hall that he was
at the disposal Of the city authorities Mayor Strong
sent back word that carriage would call at the
hotel at 1880 o'clock, and the Marshal would be
escorted to the City Hall. where the Mayor and
the heads OF the various city departments would
receive him. Job Z. Hedges. the Mayors private
secretary appeared at the hotel and was received
by the Marquis In the antechamber Of the state
apartments Mr. Boldt's private landau was in
waiting. and the guest stepped In. With him were
Minister Kurno. Mr. Hedges and the Marsha"s pri-
vate secretary, NJ. Tzadzuke. crowd collected
to watch the departure from the hotel The party
was driven through Fifth-ave. and Washington
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6pefial Notices.
Fifth Avenue
AUCTION ROOMS,
23S FIFTH AVENUE.

Fifth Avenue
AUCTION ROOMS.
23s FIFTH AVENUE.
WIN. B. NORMAN. AUCrIoNEER.
HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 6AG8
By AUCTION
OF A
LARGE AND EXCEEDINGLY CHOICE COLLECTIONS
COLONIAL. EMPIRE. cHIPPENDALE.
SHERATON AND CARVED OAK
FURNITURE.
sheed Plated Ware in great variety Dresden Porcesme
Old Delft and Iron Tenders and Anoirons JaSSs
niers. China Tea Sets Cups and saucers' Ens"'n ~
''''' TO BE SOLD
ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT
RESERVE
This Friday Afternoon. April 18TH
AT TWO O'CLOCK.
AND
On Saturday Afternoon. April 19ths
AT TWO O'CLOCK
MR. GEORGE, w. DILLAWAY'O
COLLECTION
ANTIQUE PORcELAINS BRONZES. LIMOGES EN-.
AMEIs CHINESE CLOfsONNE ENAMELs. IVORY
TANKARDs AND BOXES. VERY OLD AND VAL.
LIABLE LIMOGES ENAMEL. TRIPrYCH CHINESE
PAPIER-M ACHE IDOL.
A LIBRARY OF CHOICE BOOh1s
TO WHICH HAVE BEEN ADDED THE FOLLOWING
WATER COLOR PAINTINGS.
"a STUDIES FROM NATURE. BY q. ROMlN' VINO =
leaving for Paris representing Scenes In hoi'ases
Norway Sweden Denmark and America
"a STUDIES BY ANTON Won WERNER. representing
Home Life II. Mecklenburg
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JAMES 8. DRAKE.

Binghamton N. Y, April 1s.-James S. Drake,
general superintendent of the New-York and New
Jersey Railroad who had been suffering from a
cancer on his neck, which was successfully removed
by DR.. Klmer. OF Sanitaria Springs. this city,
died at that place last night. Mr.. Drake was out
last Sunday and contracted cold. Pneumonia set
In. and death resulted. He lived in Hillsdae, y. ].
He formerly master mechanic of the eleva ted
lines in New-York City. A wife survives him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
WILLS FILED YESTERDAY.

The will of Martha McCook Curtis was filed at the
Surrogates Office yesterday. She makes her hus-
band. John G. Curtis. and her brother. John j.
McCook. her executors. The sum OF 5000 is given
to a niece. Miss Martha McCook. daughter OF John
]. McCook to purchase some memorial OF her
grandmother and aunt. who bore the name.
TIE OF Mrs. Curtiss estate is given to her hus
band and daughter for life ard then to the chill
dren Of her daughter.
BY the will OF Richard T. Haines, which was
filed at the Surrogac's Office yesterday, all OF his
estate. the value of which is not given left to
his brother, John r. Haines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
OBITUARY..
BARON coNsTANrIN DE GRIMM.

Baron Constantln De Grimm died yesterday
shortly after noon at his home No 222 East FIJI
feminist. after a comparatively brief illness.
The well-known cartoonst was born at the Win
ter Palace at st. Petersburg. December 30. 1915.
His family was OF the Oldest OF Saxe-Gotha.
one Baron De Grimm having been friend and
close companion Of Diderot and Rousseau. At the
time OF Constantine birth his father acting
as chief Instructor to the children OF Car Nicholas
/. his pupils being the boy who afterward was
Alexander II and his brothers.
Until 1860 young De Grimm attended school in
the city OF his birth and after that he removed
with his father to Berlin. finally completing his
education at the College Franchise In that city. He
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
WILL FIGHT Mr.. CORBIN.

..rcuwAy COMMISSIONERS DETERMINED TO OPEN
ROAD WHICH HE CLOSED.
Aus,,r corbin. president OF the Long Island Rail-
rad and Highway Commissioners George +. Rob-
inson. Edgar Clock and Samuel b. Gibson OF the
town of Is,ip Long Island. are having merry war
over a road that runs near Mr. Corbn's country
seat. and which Mr. Corbin closed up When Road
master Hgbie appeared there with number OF Ia.
S,n, with arrest II the men DESTROYED the fence
built across the road. The Commissioner SAID ~ u
Years No effort was made to do any work; how
ever Mr. Corbn says that he owns the lan1; Yes
.erdov the Highway Commissioners held meeting
and X was decided that Roadmaster Higbe be or
dered TO repair the road This was done; and prep.
arat,ons are now being made to fight the railroad
president.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17

Mr.. Cecil was the son Of wel-known solicitor
He educated at East Sheen, and It at first
intended that he should enter the army. but he
displayed a great talent for music and acting
and first appeared an amateur at the little thea
ire on Richmond Green which had once witnessed
the triumph OF Kean and the debut Of Helen Eau
cit.
In 1869 ne appeared at the Gallery Of Iustra-
tion." In Mrs. German Reeds company with which
he remained for FIVE years. 1t was here that he at
tained that power OF disguise of face and manner
which one OF his chief characteristics.
From 1888 to 1887 he was, with John Clayton
joint manager OF the old Court Theatre. He acted
with distinction in many parts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
LEES MISSION TO CUBA.
WILL IT LEAD TO RECOGNITION?
From The Pittsburg DISPATCH.


From The Pittsburg Dispatch
g., fMznlgh Lee was dashing and brilliant officer
an the Confederate Army man of rather fiery
he viii i be 90 suSs Judgment II IL not probable that
tsndaa c,, mas been nor with complaints from pre-
in their haS Of this country regarding his Offices
sne Cuoan conflict his sympathies are but his gen
an eas 9n1 Ssr IN ay Se
recoxn py VIII hope that his appointment means
'e@'s"'oh' ana II necessary, Intervention.
MILITARY TRAINING FITS HIM
from The Syracuse Post
II vii, ., appointment is commended. also. because
IN cuba trained soldier who can better Judge and
Ian me progress of the war than could civil
'or oy General Lee "
HE CAN GET LITTLE INFORMATION.
from The Baltimore American
an. General Lee is probably quite as competent as
my other person likely to be selected for such
be sSs but 4 is difficult to perceive how he win
Hswsnn Is now. He goes an Consul-General to
c; ryan "a and his duties win be performed IN that
IN Havana world Knows already whatever is known
SURPRISING SELECTION
from The New-York Commercial Advertiser
Son IN his nomination OF Ftzhust Lee the former
Position
SnsS sasi q Tes ss .
xnd breadth Of view under present conditions
a neIy impulsive man, unschooled In the proceed
~ q diplomacy. might work irreparable harm with
VIC pest Intentions In the world
HIS DISPATCHES WILL HAVE WEIGHT.
from The Philadelphia Times.
an educated soldier and an experienced public
SS,sns OF strong character and earnest enthusiasm
S ~ eminent,y fitted to represent this country in
r tn 20 watch over American interests and to keep
sns government fully and truly Informed. 1t 10
~ snerely understood that the course Of events in
AZ next few weeks Is likely to determine the
~ @sPAtch Of an able and Trustworthy Consul
E.sst nay BE- regarded - z preliminary step
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
WILLIAM G. WELD.

Boston, April 16.-Wiliam @. Weld died suddenly
this afternoon at his residence. No Common
wealth-ave.. Of heart failure. Mr. Weld was the
son OF the late William F. Weld. and was born In
Boston sixty-eIght years ago. When a young man
he entered his fathers business and at the time
Of the death Of the latter he became executor and
trustee Of his fathers estate He retired from active
been identified with many institutions. Mr.. Weld
for years had his residence at Newport r. L. where
he owned fine place. He left wife and one son,
DR.. Charles u. Weld
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
NICHOLAS c. REyILLE.

Nicholas c. Revii.e. vice-presIdent OF the ]. q.
Shaw Blank Book establishment. Nos. PSI and 263
Canal-st died from kidney disease at his home.
No 5ss Lexington-ave.. on Tuesday afternoon. He
was born in Tarrytown thirty years ago. He came
TO this city when he was fourteen years old and was
employed by J. G. Shaw Co., manufacturers OF
blank books at Nos. % and IS Duane-st. He learned
the business thoroughly and worked his way upward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

Henry Lee an American actor. who was once
leading man for Modjeska ami star In melodrama
vent TO London three years ago. where he produced
.rhe Henrietta" and then appeared in the music
b.Ils with a monologue styled Great Men-Past
md md Present" He has just returned to England
after trip to South Africa. He has signed win
= Y Proctor to appear at the Pleasure Faiace IN
September
william F. Blande has brought suit. through his
attorney, E. A. Pratt against Duncan B. Harrison
10 recover the amount Of six weeks salary He
sueres that he was engaged by Mr.. Harrison to
NAV for eight weeks at least In company playing
"A Midnight Bell" which Mr.. Harrison is manag-
INK and that he was dismissed after two weeks
vi;hout adequate cause. He sues for the remaining
six weeks Of his contract
The engagement Of John Hare at Abbeys Theatre
viii begin on Tuesday evening Of next week, instead
NJ an Monday as previously announced This Is
necessary on account Of the Journey from Chicago
and the time required for bringing and setting up
heavy scenery
The seventh annual benefit Of the Treasures Club
on Sunday evening, April g.
The soloists who will take part in the concert on
Sunday evening at the Metropolitan Opera House
will be Mines Frances Save and Scalchi. Mile.
Lola Beeth, Signor Cremonini ard Messrs: Plane
and Msr NJ bs e the orces Of h
Metropolitan Opera House, under the direction OF
Anton sedl. will be heard
The fourth exhibition for the season OF the still
dents Of the Empire Theatre Dramatic School took
place yesterday afternoon at the Empire Theatre.
The plays were "A Sudden Shower" "Twlggs and
Tudens," and THE Dummy.
The date Of Miss Loie Fuller's appearance at the
Metropolitan Opera House has been set for Friday
evening, May !.
The Olympia Theatre will be closed after to-mor-
row night. The performances in the music hall WILL
OF course. be continued
Mr. Rosenquest Is to give a clergyman's matinee
performance Of The Village Postmaster at the
Fourteenth Street Theatre next Wednesday, to
which all the clergymen Of this city. Brooklyn. Jer-
sey City Long Island City and Staten Island are in
Nted number OF special invitations have been
sent to well-known clergymen of every denomina-
ton agd seats will be provided for all who wish to
attend the performance.