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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
NEWS OF BROOKLYN.
ROOSEVELT HEARS COMPLAINTS.
NAVY YARD LABOR TROUBLES BEING
AIRED BEFORE THE ASSISTANT
SECRETARY.

Thaodora Rooaevelt Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy. made his first formal visit TO the navy
Yard yesterday. under somewhat peculiar erc""'
stances Coming in from his summer nome al
Oyster Ray he arrived at the Sands-st gate M
teen minutes ahead OF the time SET and was re-
ceiyed by tho few marines at the suardhouse ana
the Waterman and then trudged OF through the
rain to the Office OF the commandment riiteen MIN
utes later the Navy Yard band and compah! Oh
marines came to the gate. only 70 find that the
man they were 10 receive was making hlInseN AZ
home at headquarters. Back they went 10 'nc
Lyceum Building and salutcd and as soon as woro
was sent to the Vermont salute or ffteen guns
was fred by the Cob Dock battery ana the oIiciai
reception was over Mr.. Roosevelt visited the
Massachusetts and the monitor Puritan. taking
luncheon on the latter vessel, and took look al
the disabled drydocks. and when the INVESTIGATION
OF the charges against department heads OF 'ne
yard forces begun there was an extra supply
Of orderes Oh hand TO keep the crowd IN oroef'
Complaints were many and various. but no re-
porters were admitted TO the hearings 1t was
known however that those who had complaints
to make were men who had. for one reason or an
other been stricken from the yard rolls They
were called into the room of the chiei ai0 10 'He
commandment which had been appropriated ny the
Assistant Secretary for the purpose ana SAID what
they had 10 say He asked each one some ques-
tons and kept tabs on the answers for reference
later on. Captain Sperry, Of Equipment and Chiei
Nava. Constructor Bowles. of Construction and Re-
pair Chief Engineer Farmer OF Steam Engineer
ing. and Civil Engineer Menocal of Yards ana
Docks were ali on hand. heard the complaints ana
replied 20 them ,
the oyerhau,ing of affairs at the yard is not
known but 1t is the general belief that the present
investigation has been to large extent discounted
at Washington and that few II any changes from.
the present system Of procedure. which Is oased
on Civil Service rules will be suggested.
Mr. Roosevelt kept the office open until O'Clock
listening 10 the troubles of the men, and then
started for NcwYoyk. with the intention OF resum-
ing the hearing at 10 o'clock this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
FATALLY INJURED BY THE SHAFTING.
w. J. coLvIN AN AGED PREssMAN DIED A WEEK
AFTER Az ACCIDENT IN THE METH
oD1sr BOOK CONCERN.

The funeral of William j. Colvin. who died on
Tuesday from injuries received in the pressroom
Of the Methodist Book Concern in New-York. was
held at his home. No. o27 Greene-ave.. last even
ing The services were conducted by the Rev.
Dr. Scudder pastor Of St. Stephens Episcopal
Church Mr. Colvn had been a pressman in the
employ of the Methodist Book Concern for nine
teen years going there from Harper Brothers,
where he had been for many years. He was sixty
three years old. The accident which caused his
death happened on Tuesday. May 4. just before the
Office was 10 be closed for the day. at o'clock
The men preparing to go home. when Mr.
Colvin heard a sQueaking noise in the shafting
above his press He decided to oil the bearings
before leaving. as TO have things in shape for
the next morning He procured the oil can and
climbed up TO the shaft The leather betting
caught his sleeve and drew him swiftly up TO the
shafting He screamed for help. and one Of his
fellow workmen ran 10 his aid while another nur-
r!ed 20 the eng!ne-room and stopped the engine
SO suddenly that many steampipes were broken
and the place was flooded with hot water and
steam. Before the engine had been stopped, how
ever Mr.. Colvin had been drawn up 10 the shaft
ing. and his arm was torn out Of its socket
When ne was extricated from the machinery and
an examination made by all ambulance surgeon
from the NewYork Hospital. 1t found that.
besides the loss OF arm, several Of Mr. Col
WINS ribs were broken his head badly gashed.
and in addition he internally injured. His
daughter Josie. who is employed in the same build
Ing had prepared herself 10 return home with her
M as sS nd Gn ne the o
with the ambulance surgeon and the other press
the news home 10 her mother and sisters. and
tainted Immediately after telling the story Mr;
on Tuesday OF this week He suffered intense
agony until the end came -, -
The burial will be made this morning in Cypress
Hills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
THE DEADLOCK BROKEN.
MORRIS COUNTY FREEHOLDERs AGREE Oh
A COMPROMISE WHILE CONGRESSMAN
PITNEY AND EX-SENATOR


N~,rriAtoyyn Nav 13.-The deadlock In the motifs
County Board of Freeholders. which developed yes
tertlay morning when the Board Assembled 10 or
canize lasted until o'clock this morning, wheh u
was broken by an agreement under when the Oh
fees are divided. The session began at 10 O'CLOCK
on Wedn,S lay morning. and within ten minutes 1t
was found that there would be trouble In reaching
an organization The Board has an equal NUMBER
OF Democrats and Republicans. Last night II was
determined by each side to remain IN session uh'i'
the other side had been worn out
Congressman Mahlon Pitney came on from Wash
ington 10 be present al the meeting ana 'ooh
charge Of the Republican force. Ex-State senator
Drake directed the Democrats Ballot AFTER paho'
was taken without result. Some OF the mempe. ,
of the Board had their meals sent TO them WINE
others paired and went out from time 10 uine 10
eat and drink Under the guidance OF the Con-
pressman and the ex-senator, the political oppo-
nents remained firm As the night wore on inc
members became tired and sleepy but they Kept
to their places and refused to give way ABOUT ZS'
o'clock this morning the co2chers became even
more tired than the members of the Board, ana
Congressman Pitney lay back in a chair TO get a
little nap. He had cautioned his men to stand by
their cause. Mr.. Drake saw the CONGRESSMAN 5
head dropping and after obtaining assurances from
the Democrats that they would not give In ne ioi-
lowed his rivals example.
The majority of the Freehoders also dropped off
to sleep, and those who had remained up all Mig
were sleeping three Republican members of the
Board and two Democrats held consultation. 1t
was long and earnest. and at its conclusion the
sleeping members Of the Board were awakened.
Congressman Pitney and Mr.. Drake slept on. Mer-
rift B. Lum. Republican, was nominated FOR d-
of the Board and his election went through
SO quickly that the sleepcrs did not awaken until
the result had been announced, and then it was
the cheer that greeted the breaking OF the deadlock
that brought them around. Both men were on
their feet in n minute. Frank T. Everett. Of
Chatham was elected Clerk Of the Board. Like the
director. he is a Republican. Congressman Pitney
was amazed. for things seemed to be going all ms
way. Mr.. Drake was TOO astounded 10 Try 10
ascertain what 1t meant.
Then the Board appointed Joseph F. McLeane,
another Republican. as county counsel Congress
man Ptney's face Wreathed In smiles then.
He through the compromise when Mayor
Quaye of Morristown. Democrat. was made
county collector. William f. King. Democrat.
made county engineer and Thomas Mailey a
Republican, road inspector. The Democrats oo,
tanned ajority of the Road, Courthouse and
Jail committees. which have the most patronage
On the whole the compromise was fair for both
sides although Mr.. Pitney and Mr. Drake each
though, his side ought TO have done better or stuck
IL out longer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
MISS LIyDLEY TO LECTURE IN BROOKLYN.

Miss T. Marguerite Lindey will give a lecture in
cid Of the sick fund Of the Brooklyn Hospital
Training School Alumn@ Association next Tucs-
day afternoon at the Hotel ST. George. Captain
rumbridge has given the room for the lecture free
II charge The subject Of Miss LindleY's lecture
will be ''rhe Human Machine and How to Use It,"
supplemented with remarks on the effects upon
health Of bicycling, golf basketball and other ex
tons showing the positions OF cyclists etc: There
will also be an exhibition OF bicycle and other cos
,,imea Miss I.ndleys previous lectures have
proved instructive and entertaining. and her hear
ere are made acquainted with many important but
fine on Tuesday will be devoted TO demonstra-
ton OF simple gymnastfc exercises for home prac-
81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
GLEASON'S PETITION OUT.

THE BIG MAYOR SAYS HE WILL HAVE 100000
SIGNATURES TO THE PAPER.
Patrick j. Gleason, IN support of his determine
ton 20 be a candidate for the Mayorality of the
Greater New-York. has issued petition which he
and his followers are circulating for signatures.
When the legal number Of names has been secured
.he document will be submitted to the New-Iork
Police Commissioners.
, Mayor Gleason says that he will have 10000 sig
natures his petition and that he is In the race
TO stay The petition will be circulated in all the
territory included in the Greater New-York. The
Mayor says he intends 70 go among the voters and
become acquainted with them. He will make the
campaign a hot one. he declares.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
NEW TODAY

Shirt Waists. They are in possession
The procession Of buyers comes ccaselcssIy
this Way-draWn by the big stock ard lit
tie prices.
Shirt Waists spread over two floors-rst
and second, everywhere in evidence. They
claim the store.
M yN;, psFcaI'' and lawns detachable collar
At 75c-Of lawns, dimities pe'caies and Madras
Regular $3.50.
Atsl-Of madras. lappet lawns, and all the newest
materials. Regular 81. 30
Girls Jackets and Refers. Prices drop
to quick selling point on the entire stock.
Uneuualed in Gotham. Many handsome
noveities-one of kind. All the best IN
style and finish. Sizes to II years.
Jackets were s.. so to $3S; now Sc to
SIS Refers were $3.50 to a35 now 50
to Sl5.
Women's Trimmed Hats. Fresh from
the work room. IS and s. for the IS and
$40 sort. Beautiful combinations of fine
quality straw, ribbons flowers, chiffon
wings and ornaments
Womeu's Umbrellas. Elegant, all-silk.
fancy handles. 81 for the So and so sort;
$40 for the SIS and S23 sort.
Mems Suits. Top-notch Of style, perfect
tailoring, Atwood materialS-neWest shades
of cassimereS cheviotS and Worsteds, TEN
DOLLARS.
Maker meant them to sell at SIS and
$3.50.
Steamer Rugs. So so to S22. 50-and
you may choose from an immense assert
ment
JOHN WANAMAKER
Formerly A. T. Stewart & Co,
Broadway. 4th ave-. 9th and 10Th SIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
MUSIC IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
THE EXCELLENT APPOINTMENT OF FRANK DAM


RoscH AS SUPERVISOR.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial music in the public schools
and the appointment of the new supervisor was
most timely and significant the present system
Of such 1t may be called is anything but satis-
factory and when Frank Damrosch started his
singing classes. taking into them everybody who
had any desire to get an Idea Of music without any
selection whatever talents. voice or previous
instruction. he proved most concusively that the
American voice was capable of cultivation. The
secret OF his success in teaching the many hum
dreds who came together was his knack in making
what was formerly considered task pleasure.
and in laying stress on time and reading classical
music according to note. Everybody. under his
careful direction. soon learns TO blend his or her
voice with another. so as to produce the erect
mos; desired. The important point is that every
one readily becomes familiar with all essential ele
ments and with the best music that is and has
always been inspiring. 1t is therefore. 10 his credit
that he has introduced a simple method among our
people for acquiring classical music with Joy and
When the Board of Educa ton selected Mr.. Dam
rosch supervisor II only did credit to itself as
of a people and there is no telling OF the pos
sbilty OF good instruction in our classes IL Is GER
none it is invariably the RUE that boy or girl
desiring to study music finds himself or herself
without beginning, and is obliged TO unlearn what
Now If II is possible that Mr. Damrosch in
troduce the same methods and take the same In
what the effect will be the future development
Of our younger. generation, when the People
one hour 'ii' Week. are able 10 sing The Messiah
as 1t sung few days ago. We hope. there
fore. that the, same interest will be manifested IN
Emerson, that music is the poor - mans Par
New-York MAY S 1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
PRIEST CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

Passaic. May % (6peciaD.-August Rubkowski
and Morgan Badnosd to-day swore out warrants
for the arrest Of the Rev Watentz Chlaboski, rec
tor OF St. Joseph's Polish Catholic Church. The
plaintiffs belong to ST. Josephs Society. For some
time there has been illfeelng between the members
OF the society and Father Chlaboski. Last night
a committee Of the society waited the rector TO
arrange day for the members 10 attend confess
sion and mass In body. The priest. II is said re-
fused TO hear the confessions. Hot words followed.
and Rubkowski and BadnosN say that the priest
struck them. The will come before Police
Justice Bowker to-porr3w morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
4 LD-HUNTING EXPEDITION SAFE.

report cent from Buenos Ayres that the vessel
Joseph r Loubat, which sailed from this port
October II. 1896 for Sluggard's Bay. Terra del
Fuego. with a gold-hunting expedition. composed OF
prominent young of the West, had been lost
with all on board denied here yesterday. n.
c. Demorest. OF No. Is West Fourteenth-st.. was
asked about the report yesterday and said that the
expedition was landed and that the men were now
al work as ne mad had letters from them. The re-
port from Bucnos Ayres probably originated from
the fact that nothing had been heard OF the exped-
tim AT that place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
LEHIGH TO PAY ~ ORANGE.

The Orange Athletic Club will have for its OPP
moments on Saturday, May IS. at the Orange Oval
the strong baseball team from Leh!gh University
IehiChs team this year is unusually strong, as 1t
was not beaten on the Southern trip. in the course
Of which it NE, all the leading college and athletic
Huyler Westervet will pitch for the Orange Ath,
Ietic Club and Cummings Will be behind the BAT. Tot
Nurphy Will play second base. ID. II. Babcock
aDain of the Orange Athletic Club team OF 81 and
"a has been appointed manager Of the team for this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
A REPUBLICAN, OLUB's H0UsBwARMING

The Atlas Republican Club a hourshins Twenty
eighth Ward organization formally opened its new
rooms at Halsey.st and Hamburg-ave.. on
wednesday evening. An enjoyable programme Of
music and recitations entertained the guests and
pipes and tobacco were provided for all Speeches
we're made by Frank Brttter. Assessor F. j.
xsifenbsch ana william TretEen. Mr.. Kalten-
bach, in his speech. advocated the nomination Of
received round Of hearty applause for doins So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
REMINDERS

.Sateen Striped Cotton Crenadtie, eigtt
cents. Large quantity addfd tbs morning.
Black Lace WoOl CaHVaS, flcenty-h1
cents. Just half.
Sieilian. Fine mOhaU and popular,
mixes. Is cents; recent regular brite,
Sl.75.
And long catalogue that 1cW please
iaulsh and THRIFTY taSfe-beaHtyM dress
textiles and beaNhtniLy redHced prfceS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
A. WHITE APPLIES TO BE REIysTATED.

Arthur White who was suspended from the New
York Stock Exchange on March by the president
for failure to meet his obligations has settled his
differences and applied for reinstatement; on the
Exchange. He was suspended on the request OF his
father s. V. White who took this means OF COM
pelling him to apply himself 10 his affairs. TIE
young man had become interested In racing, 10 the
neglect Of his business. He was at no time In
solvent There is objection TO his reinstatement,
and only the customary formaies have 10 be gone
through.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14
DR. MACKENZIE AND ELMIRA COLLEGE.

DIR. MACKENZIE AND ELMIRA COLLEGE.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The prominence of late given to Elmira Col
lege led me few days ago to visit that institu-
ton The campus, the spacious buildings, the
scholarship demanded. the able faculty and the
superior student body we're TO me delightful sur
prises. had no idea that Emira College offered
many advantages If students could realize
what is In store for them at Elmira College there
would soon be demand for greater accommoda-
lions. Its need for years past is. beyond doubt
supplied in the person of the Rev. DR.. A. c. Mac
Kenze who. although called to the presidency last
June. accepted 1t only few days ago He is
man OF strong character, superior scholarship ex-
ecutive ability and broad sympathies. He wins
the confidence or all classes. Already he has Sc
cured in Elmira and In the eastern part OF the
state subscriptions approaching $4,000 for Increased
endowment on condition. however that the sum
will reach 10000 before June next. The COM
mittee of the Presbytery of New York recently
appointed. can with all confidence and should with
great earnestness Cooperate with DR.. Mackenzie
during the remaining days of the month This is
desirable, owing to the unusually large number Of
students in correspondence looking toward entering
college next fall There are many generous persons
In NewYork who, If they would interest themselves
now in this matter. would bestow a blessing the
influence OF which would ever continue.
JAMES CHAMBERS.
New-York, May Z, 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-14

GOODNESS. CAUTION AND CANCELLATION.
To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir Goodness. caution and Cancellation" were the
words with which The Tribune this morning closed
Its article on THE Danger of Haste in nominal
Ing men to head the Greater New-York municipal
ticket for election in November next. Never were
words more timey or more wisely chosen.
This ALTERATION Of the three Cs should be more
potent for good In this municipal campaign than
were DR.. BurchaTd's famous three RS for evil In
helping TO defeat that Hustrous American patriot.
james c. Blaine for the Presidency In 1854
Goodness. caution and conciliation' must be the
%atchwords OF all citizens who are opposed to a
Iammany administration In the second city OF the
World Without the cordial q unto of all elements
power will seize the offices OF Greater New York
sna again On ,ne @ coSsss IL Is
for sound Judgment caution to avoid mistakes
ali who wish to start the enlarged city With foH OF
ears OF clean intelligent ana GnriT1t adm,nisra
No 10 East Northumberland hirtieth-s,. New.
York. May Z. 1897.
BROOKLYN BRIDGE INCLINED ELEVATOR
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In your paper of May s. commentins uno,
the removal Of our inclined elevator from rho
Brooklyn Bridge station. you report the Trustees
saying that they considered the machine "l,,,,s
more than plaything" and that they had n,
right 10 use tho public money In making exnor,
ments Of this kind" VIII you kindly give me snacs
to state for public information the following:
We never claimed that the machine IA ,h.rs
operated was anything more than working model
to illustrate what could DO done In the way NJ ala.
waiting passengers with n large machine. n.rm.
ncntly installed. on account OF the limited amoun,
OF electric current available we were only per
mitted to run the elevator two and half hours
every afternoon. which we did for twenty-eich n,
days In January. During this time we carried mn
over one hundred thousand Passengers without &C.
cideni and without expense TO the Bridge Trustees
Furthermore as estimated by the ticket-chonners
n'nety-nine out Of every hundred passengers used
our machine In preference 70 the adjoining atari,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30


Friday evenings cake contest by Cue
w. G. Z. U. ladies OF this city proved to
be an entertainment of a unique and
palatable character and pleased the
many people attending by It's gratifying
change from the usual order of things.
Following few wei. worded Introductory
remarks by the chairman of the evening,
Editor Gushing, musical and literary
program was we'll rendered and enthu-
siastically received The best part of the
program came last and when the nine
bachelor judges were selected for the
cake contest gsnaral interest attained It's
highest point. Cakes of all kinds we're
entered in the contest and the more the
judges sampled the greater became
their pr"plexity. 1t eventually ter'ni-
mated in the prizes being aw .rded to Mrs.
Hunter and Mrs. Llidlaw. The re-
ceipts of the evening amounting to $50
were considerably increased by auction
ing to the highest builder such cakes rs es-
capped the onslaughter of the audience,
when served with cake and coffee. A
scrlptural cake. was disposed of at 10
cents per slice, and the recipe of ingredi-
ents given each purchaser.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
DEBORAH oANNETT. SOLDIER.
New England Woman who Served in
the War Of tho Revolution.

New England Woman Who Served in
the War Of tho Revolution.
The fact that there was another New
England woman besides Mollie Pitcher
who won fame at The lannon's mouth,
that served in the revolution, has re-
Gently been brought to light as the re-
suit of an inquiry at the pension bu-
reau, says the Washington Post. There
Is lady, Mrs. Hettie Russell Littlefieid,
living in the commonwealth of Mas
sachusetts, who is anxious to become
daughter of the revolution. She be-
lieved that her genealogy could be
traced back to revolution times through
the records of the interior department.
With a view to proving this fact she
addressed communication to the sec.
retary of the interior asking informa
ton as to the alleged military SER
vice of Deborah Gannett, her ancestor.
who was said to have served as an en-
listed soldier in tie revolutionary war
rs a member of the Massachusetts, in
tantry. Her belief Was confirmed by
the receipt OF the following letter:
Madam: In response TO your recent
inquiry, referred to this bureau by the
Hon. Webster Davis, acting secretary
or the interior, have the honor to
advise you that Deborah Gannett,
woman who served as soldier in the
revolutionary war under the name Of
Robert Shurtleff, made an application
for pension on Sept. IA, 1918, at which
time she was SO years of age and re-
siding at Sharon, Mass. and her pen
sion was allowed for two years actual
service as private in the Massachu-
sets troops, revolutionary war. 1t ap-
pears that she enlisted in the month
of April, 1881. and served in Capt.
George Webb's company in the Massa-
chusetts regiment commanded by Col.
Shepherd, afterward by Col. Jackson.
until about the month of November,
1888, when she was honorably dis
charged. During the time Of her SER
vice she was wounded at Tarrytown
(probably in the second battle of that
place. and was also present at the sur
render of Lord CORVALLIS. Very re-
spectfully, H. Clay Evans. Commits
sioner.