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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
MOUNT VERNON.

euchre party followed by dance was gwen
nm Monday night at the home of Mrs A NJ Sexas
I'm Summit-ave
Mrs Mary b. Mckeon, widow OF ROBERT "o,
~, d,ad an Monday afternoon at the home OF
her daughter Mrs George Mears, In No 252 south
Fourth-ave Mrs. McKeon was eishty-four years
old and had lived in Mount Vernon eight years
The funeral will be held tonight at the nome oy
the Rev Charles $. Lane, OF the presbyterian
Church. - ., 1ro,.
The members of the City Club observed WASH
,rrton,s birthday AZ its clubhouse with smoker
and vaudeville performance, AZ which the atIenu-
The marriage of Miss Martha Pfngthorn, daugh-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. p. W. Pfngthorn. and Arthur
NJ. Bush will take place at the Chnrch o. o'
Lady OF Victory this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
OBJECTS TO CYCLISTS As NEIGhbohS'
MRS Kr-RTz SAYS THEY CONSUME QUANTITIES
OF BEER AND ARE NolsY-REBCFFED

MRS KI-RTZ SAYS THEY CONSUME QUANTITIES
OF BEER AND ARE -REBUFFED
IN THE COURTS.
Justice Beekman. in the Supreme Court. yes'er-
day refused to grant an injunction to Mrs. Nellie
y Kurtz the owner Of the premises No. 700 West
End-ave TO restrain her next-door neighbor. r..
Clifford Potter from leasing his house at Ninety
ninth-st and West End-ave. 10 the Riverside
Wheelnlen for "A clubhouse.
Mrs Kurtz alleged that both properties are IN
a neighborhood used exclusively for residences,
and that Mr. Potter threatens TO violate an agree
ment that the properties shall only be so used by
giving a lease to the Riverside Wheelmen, Of whom
she said: They are an association for athletic
and social purposes. the members or when are III
the habit of meeting at the clubhouse and CON
suming great quantities OF beer and other intoXi-
eating liquors and become. In consequence there
Of noisy and boisterous at all hours OF the day
and night" Giving a lease OF Mr.. Potters house
10 the wheelmen Mrs Kurtz said would do IT.
reparabe harm to her property.
Calvin l.. Harrison. president OF the club, and
Edgar NJ Folsom. chairman Of the House Com
mittee denied all OF Mrs. Kurtzs allegations and
said that no noisy and bosterous conduct was
permitted I'm the club which was closed at mid
night The club. they said was composed OF gentle
men, and only gentlemanly conduct would be al
lowed in the clubhouse.
Justice Beekman. in denying the motion. said
ing in the action and that while she would suffer
no Inconvenience while II was pending. the de-
PENDANT would be put TO great embarrassment and
trouble should an Injunction be granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
MR. CROKER SAILS AWAY AGAIN.

Richard Croker sailed for Europe again yester-
day morning on the Moth German Lloyd steam
ship Spree accompanied by his son. Frank and
II he follows the plan which he announced before
his departure he will not be back In this city
until next August Although the former boss OF
Tammany had been suffering from a cold. he
looked well and appeared to be in good spirits
when he went away.
Mr.. Croker left his home in this city about s:1
a. m. riding in carriage with his wife and
Nathan Straus. Following a second carriage
containing Frank Croker and a young friend.
After the carriages turned into Fifth-ave. from
Seventy -fourth-st one Of the young men unfurled
big Irish flag and allowed Il to hutter out OF
the window OF the carriage. 1t attracted much
attention on the way down the avenue. Mr. Straus
had driven to the house Of Mr. Croker. No. 5
East Seventy -fourh-st, 10 take Mr.. and Mrs
Croker to the steamship pier in Hoboken and
TO escort Mrs. Croker back after seeing her hus-
band and safely aboard the ship
The carriages arrived at the steamship pier In
fIobolen a few minutes before 10 a. M the time
for sailing. and when Mr. Croker stepped out
the pier he greeted by John G. Sheel an who
has been referred to frequently by Henry ID. Pur-
roy the allen deputy leader OF Tammany;
Police Justices Ryan and Fetner James j. Coogan
r. d. Hotchkiss James Nolan, the "counselor,"
and a few other Tammany men There was no
demonstration OF either sadness or joy account
of Mr. Cookers departure. but the men who knew
him shook hands and wished him safe voyage.
Mr. Croker said IL was unpleasant TO begin a sea
trip with cold. but he expected 10 be comfortable
the ship. He and his would to Wies
ginning of April. Il expect to of my
horses in the English races" Mr.. Croker said but
March / have horses entered before April 10"
John &. Shechan left the pier before the Spree
sailed. The other Tammany men waved farewell
TO Mr.. Croker from the end OF the pier as the
ship started down the river.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
TARRYTOWN.

The sixteenth hearing in the case OF Johh H.
and William Rockefeller against the assessors Vi
Tho town OF Mount Pleasant viii take place TO-
morrow at the Willard Building. In Man-st'' Rel
cree Franklin Couch. OF Peekskill, presiding How
ard H. Moore. counsel for the Rockefeiers, ex-
poets to finish the direct examination vi ihoias H.
Purdy at this hearing
Georgia Washington social and euchre party
was given by Miss Frances Hatfield at her home.
I'm Lawrence-ave., on Monday evening. the mousse
was prettily decorated with American flags and
each guest wore small six nag me sfo, re ca Ta
tiona colors. and each point galnea Was repie
scented by s'ar for the first prize
suited in a tie between Miss Flora Miiard; MISS
Jessie Silver and Miss julia Ramsay me ,i pay Mo-.
silver a close second. Frederick Fairchid cap
,ured the FIST msn Rrd v 9d deeaed Clarence
Jones I'm the final Among the other features OF
the evening were vocal b ana S,es1s s'f n
Guided Mr.. and Mrs William LSck WS;so OF green
wch Conn LeyS BpRna, W % I3atcd Of
Poughkeepsie; William c. Strong. Of Buffalo Miss
Grace LIson Mrs HuS'g enn Msi H 5sfse MISS
Flora Willard Miss Julia Ramsay. Frederick Fair-
child Miss Blanche hI Gha n
The members Of the, Unique Whist club club. were
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs John r. Collins at
an ENJOYABLE tine was had Mrs. Charles T. Van,
derbiit and Mrs Livingston received the hrst ana
Vanderbilt received the first mems prize and Franz
V Willard the second The latter was i r MINI au,
meeting will take place at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs F. a. Russell on Monday evening nexi L, ,,,s,
Church has been called for this evening 70 con
slider a proposition made by William Rockefeller
the leasing Of the building at nominal rate Pre-,
vious to the meeting there VIII be an ad9ress on
uelian who represents the Armenian National
Committee at the Bible House, New-York City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
DR. POTTER TAKES PICTURES or GUARDS

The besiegers Of the Rev. Or. u. c. Potter in his
parsonage, in Stcond-aVe., are evidently getting
ready for a good long siege, for at o'clock yestcr
day afternoon a wagon drove up Ia front of the
Baptist Tabernacle. next the church house and de-
livcred a quantity OF blankets and bedding TO the
guards Dr. Potter spent the early part OF the
afternoon in taking photographs OF the crowds
which gathered opposite the besiePed parsonage.
About . o'clock five OF his guards. who had been
out to luncheon returned and were hailed from the
other side OF the street by n wcll-dresscd The
group OF six stood in front of ST. Marks Church.
which is directly opposite Or. Potters stronghold,
and were in earnest conversation wien OF them
noticed the doctor at his window taking a snap shot
at them with his camera. Word instantly
pa ssed and all hands turned UP their coat collars,
pulled their hats firmly down their heads, and
covered their fac, with ha1dkerch is. Hidden IN
this manner ths guards skunk back TO the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
WASHINGTON CONTINENTAL GUARD.
AN INTENTION TO INCREASE ITS MEMBERSHIP
AND LIMIT IT TO DESCENDANTS OF REVo-
1I.rIONARY AND COLONIAL. SOLDIERS.

AN INTENTION TO INCREASE lis MfMbtfShii
AND LIMIT 1T TO DESCENDANTS OF RENo-
LUTIONARY AND COLONIAL. SOLDIERS.
A meeting Of the Washington Continental Guard
was held last evening at the office of Alexander
Crawford Chenoweth, the company adJutant, TO
make arrangements for a memorial service which
the company will attend on Sunday evening, III
the church at Ninth-ave. and Twenty -eighth-st.
Captain John j. Norman. who has been member
of the company for forty years and In command
OF 1t for thirty years presided. The members OF
the company present said that arrangements are
being made to increase the membership from thirty,
the present number. to 08. 1t Is intended 10 ma ke
the company a patriotic organization by limiting
the mem bership descendants OF soldiers VINO
fought In the Revolution and in the colonial Wars
The organization of the Washington ContlIlental
Guards IL Is declared has been kept intact without
a break since the days Of the Revolution; although
at times the membership has been small In No
vember 1890 when there were two companies OF the
C;uard the members met in the City Arms Tavern,
broadway and Grand-st. and petitioned Congress
for recognition. That resulted In r passage or an
Act of Congress in May. 1872 by which the organ
ization of the Guard officially recognized In
March 1898. the Guard took part In the parade
at the second inauguration of Washington as Pres
ident of the United States The Guard was mus
tered into active service In 1872. and was mustered
out again in 1874 For many years the Washington
Continental Guard has attended TO the raising OF
he hag on the old Block House in Central Park at
sunrise on National Holidays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24

r. II. Vreeland. president OF the Metrop III IN
Traction Company, called on Mayor Strong yester-
day and discussed the problem re.ating to Dead
Mans Curve" at Fourteenth-st. After the inter
view the Mayor repeated his statement OF last
week that he WAS committed to any plan. and
should favor none until he was satisfied that II
was the best possible solution of the trouble
The Mayor said it had been proposed that the
Metropolitan Traction Company should pay the
city $4,000 annually for the of that part of the
park included In President McAiillan's plan Mr.
Strong not prepared 10 say whether this com
pensation would be considered satisfactory not
Mr.. Nrceland later SAID that he committed
to the tunnel plan proposed by himself He
would not discuss President McMillan's plan or
that Of John Daniel, saying that the company
favored the tunnel and he was its chief officer he
could not discuss the other propositions until the
tunnel plan had been formally abandoned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
NEW-YORK CITY.

This is the closing week Of the exhibition OF the
American Water Color Society at the Academy OF
Design
The interdenominaiona service of humiliation
and prayer of home missionary societies VIII DE
held Thursday. at 10 a. m. In calvary bap"S'
Church, Fifty-seventh-st., near Sixth-ave
Chauncey NJ. Depew, entirely recovered from his
cold returned to the city Yesterday Mr.. Depew
was due early in the forenoon. but his train was
DELAYED six hours by washout. He says 'ha'
he had an excellent time at Old Point comfort
and that he feels better than he has felt for year
When asked about the report that John hay
would be the Ambassador to England ne repheo'
ct only know what see In the papers ! cannot
discuss the subject as ! am entirely ignorant or
the situation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
CAUGHT THE BOY WHO ROBBED HEX.

A WOMAN CHAsEs AND CAPTURES A THIEF IN
WASHINGTON SQUARE.
A daring robbery occurred in Washington square
at II o'clock yesterday. Harry GuiIles' hl'e'"
years old who said he lived at No. lS Cahal-s'''
was caught by Mrs Mary Taggart, of NO l's west
Fourth-st. after an exciting chase across the PARK
and turned over to Park Policeman OShea. Mrs'
TaEgart said that Just az she entered the pa'N
she felt some one push her. and. looking around
saw Guilles running rapidly away She then ais-
covered that her purse. containing ~, was nisSnh
Mrs. Taggart ran after the young thief ana causht
him. To the policeman ne first denied the WON
ans charge but after few mon ents hahdeG NIT,
Taggart her purse and begged her TO make no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
STATEN ISLAND HAPPENINGS.

John r. Pope. State Masonic lecturer. will he
present at Tompkns Lodge Stapleton. this even
ing and exemplify the degrees.
The Violet Social Club will hold reception this
evening in Monroe Hall, Tompknsvle
An entertainment will be given in the Sunday
school rooms OF the Church OF the Ascension. West
Brighton this evening. under the auspices OF the
Girls Friendly Society.
Messrs. Charles Gratot and J. Sheffield Bartlett.
of Mount Airy. Hart Park. will give reception
on Saturday In honor OF Miss Florence DE Morgan.
Miss Dora Hoyer, of Stapleton, will sail next
month for Europe where she Will remain until Oc-
tober.
The charge OF assault made against Charles Lex
Brooke Of the late Charles ". Brooke by Mrs.
Mary Brooke dismissed yesterday afternoon
by Justice ". {. Casey. Mrs Brooke did not APP
pear 10 press the complaint, which from her
efforts 20 enter Mr. Brookes home while the fu-
neral services going on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
SING SING.

rne St Agnes Guild OF St Pauls Episcopal Church
will give a social entertainment in the Sundayschool
sOoms this evening.
2he "nelghborhood meeting" held by the Epworth
league OF the Highland Avenue Methodist Episcopal
CHURCH last evening in the auditorium Of the church
was q successful affair. W W. Alexander OF New
York City Mr.. Thompson. OF Dobbs Ferry, and the
pastor the Rev. DR.. Price. made addresses.
An entertainment for the benefit OF the Geacons'
fund Of the Presbyterian Church Will be held In the
!ecturc-rOOm tomorrow evening
The following candidates for village Offices
nominated at the Democratic caucus held on Monday
afternoon and evening: President. William Brand
refh Trustees Seth G. Ellegood George H. Eldridge.
William f. Ryder; Collector. J. William Myers
Treasurer. William s. Van Tassel; Water Comnls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
HASTINGS.

The members OF the Hastings Young Mems Cath
Ole Association are making arrangements 10 hold
their annual entertainment Monday evening.
March ].
pleasant social party was given at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Conover in Farragut Road. last
Wednesday evening a large number OF guests were
present. many from out OF town. and an enjoyable
time had. -
The billiard tournament at the Tower Ridge Yacht
club has come 10 a successful close. Each com
petitor played eight games. The frst prize was won
by Percy Steel who seven games and lost one.
Charles H. Bevers close second with q score
OF to 2 A H. Smith W Tompkins, Dr. Lyman.
G n Smith, t. Rose. J. Hustis and X. Brown nm
,shed in the order named
The annual report Of Protection Hose Company;
a credit 70 the officers showing assets amounting
to 1885 while they have no liabilities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
An OBJECT LESSON N 4 MURDER TRIAL.

The taking OF testimony in the trial Of Patrick
Coegns for murder was resumed yesterday before
Justice Fursman in the Criminal Branch OF the
Supreme Court. Goggins. on September IA last.
was arrested on the charge Of knocking down Mary
f. Bryan twelve years old. of No. SIS East Eigh-
feminist. she was standing on the sidewalk
near her home As the result of the blow alleged
10 have been struck by Goggins the little girl died
the next day. Coroners Physician SchultZe testi-
fed that he made the autopsy and found fracture
of the temporal bone. The witness took skull
that Assistant District Attorney Weeks had
brought with him and pointed out to the jury the
nature OF the INJURY to the Bryan girl The case
will go on to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
CIT HIS WRIST AND BLED TO DEATH

Christian Gurtner. a tailor fifty years old who
lived In the basement Of a tenement at No 5i5
East Sixteenth-st.. found dead yesterday morn
ing in his bedroom, with his right wrist cut TO the
bone. The had committed suicide A story
told to the effect that about year ago the
tailor had his life insured I'm Industrial insur-
ance company, paying few cents every month
The amount OF the policy $500 Three weeks
ago the tailor seen with small roll OF money
Some asked lin where he got IT, He said that
he had sold his policy for "a His refusal TO accept
food. which the tenants offered him. on Sunday IN
dlcatos that he had either decided TO sarve himself
to death else he had selected the other form OF
suicide. and considered IT useless to eat when he
o sacrifice his life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
HONE NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
Absolutely Pure.

EVERETT-Abert Chevalier. Of London FIFTH
AVENUE - FIX President Jorg Mont OF Chi'i
Baron Ahrentha of Germany. and Henry AuanS
of washington ID C. GRAND-Colonel w d.
Chipey of Florida. HOLLAND-AleXander Agas-
SIR Of Cambridge, Mass; T. T. Blackstone preSi-
dent of the Chicago and Alton Railroad COMPANY
John G.. Shortall OF Chicago, and Eugene loihp
kns of Boston. MANHATTAN--Ex &C congressman
John W. Gambler of Boston and John caldwell
OF Pittsburg. MURRAY HILL-Judge Nathaniei
Shpman. OF Hartford. and Justices j. o. DSkmah
and NJ H. HrschberF. of the New-Hork supreme
Court. WALDORF-John X. cowen ana oscar "
Murray. receivers of the Baltimore and ONO Ran
road Company: Robert {. Ogden and Jofn b' Var
rett. Of Philadelphia: Perry s. Heath OF Washihg-
ton: James Coats, of Providence: General George
s. Field OF Buffalo. and ex-Congressman w. A.
Russell nj Massachusetts WESTMINSTER
George KEENAN, OF Washington. D. {.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
Auction SALE OF PAINTINGS.

At the Fifth Avenue Art Galleries. No. 36G Fifth
ave- last night. Robert Somerve, auctioneer for
Ortgies & Co. managers. sold hfty-fve Oil paint
ings and fty-four studies in black and white. pro-
duced by William de Leftwich Dodge There
a good attendance. but little competition among the
bidders. The drawings were studies for decora-
lions Of the Library of Congress. and were sold for
from s. TO 81 apiece. The prices realized for the
nainiings ranged from 80 to $50. and re-
garded as remarkably low Only seven pictures
were sold for 500 more EACH as follows: THE
Evening Dance" $50; The Dream OF Orpheus"
$500 Diana" 500 The Crcassian." s265; The
Stephen" SllO and Autumn Flowers" 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS

The Sheriff has received attachment for $40 600
against Thomas y. Wallace who did business az
James Wallace Son. brewers, at No 1874 TO 400
Cherry-st.. in favor OF the Southern National Bank
The claim IS for the amount due on thirty-two
notes Of ya.lous Gust toners In this city Brooklyn
and Bridgeport Conn. of James Wallace 4 Son
which notes Endorsed by the firm. Charles
NJ Warner. Of Syracuse. y. Y. was appointed re-
ceiver for the business IN April last in a suit
brought by George W. Wallace. as executor
against Thomas i. Wallace After this appoint
ment Thomas L. Wallace, 1t Is said, went to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
popT CHESTER AND RYE.

Mrs I.ottie Craft. wife OF Frederick Craft, die1
Yesterday at their home. in Weaver-st She iea7es
a husband but no children. Mr.. Graft was lot
merly assistant postmaster under W Imam H. n.
-, Trio funeral will take place in St Peters
Episcopal Church tomorrow afternoon ,
John Hughes sixty Ave years old recent me men
ber of the 9th New-York Heavy Artillery, dled IN
rye and was buried yesterday after services III
the Church of the RESURRECTION. MT hughes
leaves a widow and two children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Legislative Committee on Trusts City Hail. 10
a.. m.
Sound Money League conference. Chamber OF
Commerce. II a.
Auueduct Commissioners meeting.
Auction sale of pictures. chickering Hail. p m.
Review of 18th Regiment and presentation OF
medals armory. p m
New-Yorl Electrical Society, Columbia Cniver-
sty j. m
Dog Show. Madison Square Garden.
Koerner murder trial. before Judge Newburger
American Paper Manufacturers Association.
Waldorf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
ELOpING COUPLES on THE PRUSSIA.

Two clipping couples arrived here the Prussia
yesterday from Germany and were turned over by
the Ellis Island authorities to the Rev William
Eerkemcler. of No &c State-st. to be married
Paul r. Manning Engshmhn. and 10 10
the time of leaving Berlin the sporting editor OF a
paper there. wished 20 marry Ida " Pankrantz
but the match opposed by the girls parents VINO
are said 10 be well of. the young people came TO
this country 10 have their wedding
The other couple were Frederick \. Stade OF Lep-
sic and Marie Funk. who came over In the second
cabin OF the Prussia. IL also opposition to their
United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24

Europe On February Justice Ahur Nv Wallace
but the bank has been unable to find ba h against
pendens was filed yesterday oy, me pan" "e
Schedules Of benjamin s. Hoheb, exporter anu aga
merchant. OF No $50 PRODUCE h "a III
is senured nominal assets $685. and actual as
sets. g. 759 The difference between Uni due TO
accounts in Hayti Porto Rico, San Doniinso anu
Jamaica which are considered uncohecupie'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
IRVINGTON.

Edward s and Kenneth Jaffray have gone TO Moon
lake in the Adirondacks. on a hunting expedition
II w. Nichols has sold Fernsde the country home
IN Broadway OF Heber K. Bishop. TO wealthy resi-
dent of New-York City. who will improve the house
and move into IL with his family In the summer
The work on the exterior OF the Church of the I'm
rnacIIate Conception is now practically completed
and the interior decorations being rapidly made
The members OF the Irvington Brass Band have
decided TO hold a ball next Monday evening. John
Taffe Thomas F. Jordan. George Heike, James
Downey. John Farrell and Peter JORDAN compose the
committee on arrangements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
NEW-ROCHELLE.

Arrangements are being made for large mass
meeting OF the citizens IN New-Rochelle on FRIDAY
night to take action upon the attitude OF the Ao-
ministration toward the Cuban patriots large
number OF speakers will be secured ana resolutions
are being drawn crticsing the fres'uehl anu
Secretary Of State and praising the patrouc Ut
tarances NJ Consul-Ceneral FitZhugh Lee in de-
claring in favo. OF the protection of American ct-
zers. $50 -. -. -o.oo.,or
The Catholic Club will give its last reception
and dance before Lent in the Town Han to-hsht'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24
KATONAH.

Mrs Sarah Ann Tucker Whtlock. daughter OF
the late Daniel Tucker and the wife Of Artemus
Wbitlock. died at her home in One-hundred-an
forty-nfth-st.. New-York. last Monday, morning
Mrs Whitlock was born in Whitlockville Uhe ola
village a half mile west of Katorah sixty seven
years ago. and lived in this neighborhood untll
within FIVE years, when the family moved to New
York She leaves a husband son. Thaddeus
Whtlock of New-York. and two daughters. Inc
funeral will be held at her home tomorrow at noon,
and the burial will be In Ker sico Cemetery In the
afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-24

The Supervisors held short session yesterday.
The subject of the Bronx River drainage SYSTEM
concerning which there several bills pending In
the Legislature. came up for discussion and was
finally laid upon the table. The majority report OF
the committee on the new jail was fully approved.
and the county stands pledged to the erection
of a new and commodious jail, on site OUTSIDE tne
village Of White Plains at total cost OF sl6oVU anu
70 remodel the annex 10 the present jail at cost or
sI4 OOO for the accommodation Of women prisoners
prisoners awaiting trial and witnesses.