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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
no APOLOGY NECESSARY.
From The Chicago Tribune.

From The Chicago Tribune.
An incident which happened on nor,hpouns..
Uaho shave car yesterday brought smile 70 Vi
focas ~ the few passengers who were prlviessss
cas- developed the smile gave way 10 hea''
laugh - ,. ,,r,., ,bs car long
hafore II reached Twelfth-st. was an OLD krh".
n,an vho rode on the front platform. smoShs
cigar The old man carried n cane III one haila s a.
tbough there was nothing In his personal apps"s,
ance 10 Indicate that he needed IL as an a'u :"
Tha patform on which the old gentleman s. $40
contained half a dozen other passengers. VINO NJ
oIsn tnaulcing In the luxury OF smoke. one
them was crowded over against the VII. siis
whIch the company considerably puts on the sr ,s
of the car nearest the track on which the ea,s
Going I'm an opposite direction To prevent son.
pers falling of and being run over BEFORE '"e W.
ductor can collect the fare , ..,,, man
As the ear neared Van Buren-st the youi,s, a 10
who had been leaning against the guard s'a'' mo
blocked the passage TO the steps. ana III uoN ,oss
accidentally trod on the old Sentisinna, OF
Everybody who the occurrence tnvus,rI
course IL hurt but the old man never wnes. GU, of
The Younger passenger was In the 'e,y IL AS.
Jumping OF the car when reallzau2n vi mrsupon
courtesy seemed to dawn upon MN ne ire
stepped back on the platform. and @ osiiaborate
old gentleman. began profuse anu
apology. -. ,s,y made ne
While this amende honorable was being "i nSs cd
car had covered half a block OF giounu' ,sniana-
gentleman listened patiently 10 all tne aid
tons the young man had TO OFFER NJ, III" veil well.
stepped on my foot did you? Wei. Vel eI right
I wish id known II at the time bu. !, vs., ali you
young man. You may walk on tnaa mai mstter OF
want TO. It's been cork foot ior ' but
doxen years now. It's announcement som isr
thank Heaven, there are no corns y" ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
AT THE ELKWOOD PARK TRAPS.

SEVERAL INTERESTING MATCHES SHOT YEsTER-
DAY.
Long Branch March 26.-ElkwoOd Park to-day
was a dun place compared to what it yester-
day, when the Grand American Handicap be-
ing shot.
\ stiff wind from tho Northwest blew ove- the
grounds to-day, but 1t a zephyr when COM
pared with the hurricane yesterday. fast lot Of
birds was produced for the hfteen-bird match. SD
entrance. 1t was expected that r. a Marshall
would compete, but he remained out. Walter Pat
ten and Fulford divided first money with clean
scores Welch and Coldren killed fourteen each
and divided second money. The scores Of the others
were as follows: Epson and Phil DAILY, jr, 10;
Clayton, 70; Anthony and APPLICABLE y: WINS and
Sumpter. ~
In q s. sweeps miss and out. WINS, Epson, Col
dren. Patton and Apologize killed five straight and
divided the purse; Fulford and sumpter killed 3;
Clayton, 2; WEIGH. /. while Colonel Anthony Went
the first bird.
Another s. sweeps brought the same men 70 the
traps again. In this match Epson. Fulford An
thony. Caldren and Welch each killed ten birds
and divided. Applegate second, with :, Sump-
ter with 7. Jones with 2. Daily and Patten. each.
Daily and Chanfrau trying hard 10 arrange a
match between Jack Brewer the champion wing
shot and DIR. w. +. Carver, OF Chicago who was
one of the second men in the Grand American Han
dicaD,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
PORT CHESTER AND RYE.

bill has been introduced by Assemblyman
Smith giving to the village trustees of Port Ches-
ter the power TO adopt the Myers ballot machine
at all elections. and providing for the purchase of
a machine for each election district.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gould OF Grace Church-st..
sailed on the St. Paul on Thursday for a three
months tour in Europe Their home, Grey Rock
on Sound, will be occupied by their son, william
Gould, until their return.
The mural decorations and mosacs In Christ
Church have been finished. and services will be
resumed In the church tomorrow.
The residents of Milton Point will hold a meeting
April - to vote APPROPRIATION for the
purchase OF n site and the erection OF a school
BUILDING
number Of young men IN Port Chester have
organized a rowing club. The officers c. 4.
Kelly president: William Boerner. treasurer; Ed
ward Boerner, secretary. They will establish a
clubhouse near Captains Island
Alfred NJ Collett. of Weymouth. England. a stu
dent Of ecclesiastical architecture gave an Illus
trated lecture yesterday afternoon on THE Ely
Cathedral" the home of the Misses Johnson and
Alcott in klng-st. Port Chester.
Harry Perreette Girard: organist OF Christ
women Of Port Chester and Rye. The lectures in
clude six papers on Great Composers and Their
Works"
The Port Chester Street Railway Company has
made formal application for franchise for
line through the streets Of the village OF Rye TO
Rye Beach. The application will be considered by
the Highway Commissioners at a meeting In Rye
on Monday, April Il. A large attendance is ex-
pected, sentiment is divided on the question
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27

fresh water tanks or can be used for water ballast
IN a soaway she has four steel watertisht bulk
heads so arranged that she will float even win TWO
Commitments filled with water. Her deck Is nusn
from SION 10 iaffran ana OF the deck nttiAgs
viii show above her hulWarks except the deckhonse
water and the bath is plumbed for hot ana cola
fresh and sea water All the deck structures are
of brnss and POLISHED mahogany, and the interior
Joiner work is a tasteful combination OF polished
mahogany and white and god finish. Inc yacht
is lighted hv electricity the pant consisting OF a
scventy-lamp dynamo and ii storage battery or
sixty hours capacity. ~ ..
steam is supplied by pair Of Roberts patent
safety water tube boilers. having a combned heat.
ing surface Of $50 square feet. and forced drauSt
is obtained by means of a fan blower directly con-
nort,d with a double cylinder high-speed engine.
The main engine is Of the four-cyclinder, triple ex-
panSion type.
The Marietta was designed by Henry ]. Gielow,
and represents his best work Her boats consist Of
one 9l-foot naphtha launch. 1Sfoot cutter, one
lS-foot gig and one 1l-fOot yawl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
ATTEMPT TO WRECK TROLLEYCAR
A MrsCREANT HEAPS STONES on THE TRACK IN
REVENGE FOR 4 FANCIED SLIGHT.

MIsCREANT HEAPS STONES on THE TRACK IN
REVENGE FOR y FANcIED SLIGHT
An attempt made yesterday morning to
wreck a troey-car of the Palisades Railroad near
Edgewater The road runs from the Weehawken
ferry along the Palisades, to a station mile north
OF Fort Lee.
The car left the ferry AT O'Clock. When about
quarter Of a mile north OF the Edgewater station
man ran out from the woods and beckoned TO the
rnotorman to stop II is a violation of the rules Of
the company 10 stop between stations, and hence
the motorman paid no attention TO the signal and
continued his way. As the car passed. the man
shook his fist at the motorman and used vile Ian
guage. Nothing more thought Of the occur
renee until the car on its return trip The car
was running at high rate OF speed, when the
motOrman saw. snort distance ahead. a number
Of stones piled upon the rails. lie quickly nut on
the brakes. bringing the TO standstill with
such Jar as TO throw the passengers TO the floor.
The stones were large that il required the
efforts Of both the mOtOrman and conductor to
remove them. The car again proceeded oil its
way, and had not gone more than few hundred
feet when another obstruction encountered.
This time number Of logs were spread across the
tracks. The reached the ferry without further
incident, and the matte. reported to the police.
Thus far arrests have been made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
ENFORCED HER ORDERS WITH 4 GUN

The Western Union Telegraph Company sent a
gang of men Thursday afternoon to replace old
poes in the Lafayette section OF Jersey City with
new ones Two OF the poles on the property OF
William Relnhard. In Whiton-st. Mrs. Reinhard
who was IN charge Of the house. refused TO allow
the lnemen to erect the poles unless she was
paid damages The telegraph ncmen were not
disposed 10 pay any attention TO her complaint and
began putting In the new poles when Mrs Rein
hard, I'm a rage. declared that II they did not de-
sist she would shoot them This threat did not
deter the men. who laughed at the woman and
continued their work. This increased her wrath
and she rushed into the house procured IL revolver
and again ordered the men to stop. This time her
commands were obeyed The men abandoned work
several policemen. who remained duty at the
place un-- the po.es were raised
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
IRVINGTON.

A well-attended temperance meeting was held In
the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening.
Addresses were made by the pastor. the Rev. J. A.
Ingham and ex-senator X. S. Twiggns. OF Indiana.
Arrangements are being made TO organize a lodge
Of the knights Of Honor and council OF the
Unique order OF Chosen Friends In this village
Father Clancy, OF Mlddletown N. Y. preached
in the Church OF the Immaculate Conception on
Wednesday evening
Mr. and Mrs. A. d. Ellsworth have returned from
Europe. where they have been spending the winter.
Regents examinations were held IN the lrvington
High School all the week. large number OF cand-
dates competed but the results have not been an
nounced.
r. c. Abercrornbie sails for Europe to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
PEEKSKILL.

Surrogate Silkman held his monthly session In the
Savings Bank Building on Thursday and dis
posed OF the following cases: The contest
over the will Of Catherine Lent WAS adjourned un-
I'll April 20. The accounting Of Thomas H. King,
executor for Antonio klug. also adjourned
until April p. The accounting OF James +. Ken
nard. executor for the estate OF Edward Kennard.
was set down for trial at Peekskill on the fourth
Thursday In May. Frost & Manser appeared and
made objection to the accounting behalf Of
Munson f.. Frost general guardian Edward O..
Halsey was appointed transfer tax appraiser In
the case. The accounting OF Mary A. Purdy and
DR.. Charles c. knight. as administrators OF the
estate OF Minerva Purdy. was adjourned 10 White
sons az Administrator Of the estate of Emelins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
SPORTS FOR DECORATION DAY.
THE NEw-JERsEY ATHLETIC CLUBS ATTRACTIVE
PROGRAMME.

Arrangements for the Decoration Day Carnival
of Sports OF the New-Jersey Athletic Club are rap
idly reaching a state Of perfection. In addition TO
the college invitation relay race. the committee
has added additional team relay race, open TO all
clubs and associations OF Hudson County. The dis
lance is one mile The following open contests have
been arranged for: Toward run. handicap. One-me
rum handicap SSO-yard run, handicap; sso-yard run.
novice; 4iO-yard run handicap 22Oyard run, handl-
cap; 29O-yard hurdle race hurdles feet inches in
height, handicap; one-mile bicycle race handicap;
twO-mile bicycle race. handicap; onc-mie walk,
handicap: 2-yard potato race potatoes one yard
apart: pole vault for height handicap limit, ten
inches
There Will also be n special match race between
r. T.. Burke, of the Boston Athletic Association and
@. g. Hollander AT $50 yards. This has been
added 10 give these Two men an opportunity 20 de-
eide who is the best at this distance, now that
Fitzpatrick has turned professional
The prizes in the open contests Will be the regular
Ncw-Jersey Athletic Club die medals gold TO first,
silver TO second and bronze 10 third There III
special prizes In the half-mile scratch and team
rel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
SUED BY HER DRESSVAKER

Margherita Arna Hamm, n newspaper woman
whose correct name is Mrs William E. 8 Fales
was sued IN the First District Civil Court YESTERDAY
by her dressmaker Nine. Ida NJ Rev OF No. -,
West Tweniythird-st., New-York, for 3l35 60 aI
legged 10 be due for gowns made by Nine Rev FOR
Mrs Fales Edwin A. Pratt O. New-York an
pSared Tor Nine Rev, and Mrs. Fales was defend
cd 10y h"r husband. Mrs. Falcs alleges that IN.
dresa named IN the disputed bin was a misft and
never was worn. and that another gown had he.n
returned 10 Nine Rev for repairs and had never
bceH sent back. Judge Neu reserved his decision
aller listening 10 testimony both sides
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27

Purdy was also adjourned to White Plains Apra
g: same counsel In the accounting Of Frank
wood, Sanford X. Knapp was appointed special
guardian; ana the paper, were marked for decree
counts OF Sanford X. Knapp as executor Of ~
estate OF William II. Briggs were submitted Tor
settlement. The contest in the accounting ~,
Stephen ID. Horton executor of Mrs. Phosha
Horton, and trustee n the estate OF Frost Horton
was adjourned TO White Plains. April g. Dav,4
Wiley Travis filed petition for Julia Reynos,
executor Of the Will Of Eliza Reynolds for lis pro
bate decree was entered settling the acco,In,.
OF William l.. Dyckman executor OF Peil Voueht
all Interested consenting. -
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TO BE DECIDED on MONDAY.

THE BRIDGE TRUSTEES WILL THEN SETTLE THE
QUESTION or TOLLS.
President Berrj OF the Bridge Trustees predicted
yesterday that the question regarding the tolls TO be
levied upon the Brooklyn railroads for crossing the
Bridge will be decided upon on Monday. when the
committee consisting Of the Brooklyn members will
have its next meeting The work Of the committee
will then be completed and the committee Will re-
port back 10 the entire Board.
Alr. Berri says tHat whatever the form Of the
agreement may Dc between The roads and the
Bridge, there IS TO be great benefit eli
les. The transportation facilities OF the Bridge viii
he doubled once and lts value greatly increased
In the transaction be construed as
giving away Of the Bridge or any part OF Il. The
trustees have interest In the question
which OF the systems. elevated or surface, would
reap the most benefit from the agreement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
JOIN W. GREATON DEAD.
HE INVENTED TIE ALLOY USED IN THE
NICKEL FIYE-CENT PIECE.

John W. Creation. the wel-knowD chems. and
mctalurgist died, after brief Illness yesterday
morning at his home No 326 Union-st, Brooklyn
He was born in New-York City about sevtnty-four
years ago near what is the corner Of Pearl
and Chatham SITS. The thoroughfares there then
were known Pump-st. and ShinbOne Alley. lie
began business manufacturer OF GOLD pens, and
for number Of years conducted his business at No
- Maiden Lane lie was a skilled chemist, and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.
no BE LAUNCHED TO-DAY.
HARRISON b. MOORES NEW STEAM
YACHT THE MARIETTA, TO
LEAVE THE WAYS.
THE VESSEL a FINE SPECIMEN OF THE SEA
GOING PLEASURE BoAT-How SHE

THE VESSEL 4 FINE SPECIMEN OF The SEQ"
GOING PLEASURE BoAT-How SHE
HAS BEEN BUILT.
Mrs Harrison y. Moore will break bottle Oh
champagne on the bow Of the beautiful new steam
Yacht which her husband has had built at John n.
Roblnss yard in the Erie Basin this afternoon
about O'Clock and chrlsten the vessel the MARI
ctta. Mr. and Mrs Moore have sent invitations TO
a number OF their friends to witness the chrsten-
ing and IL is likely that a goody number OF people
VIII witness the first wet;ing OF what many people
believe will prove to be the swftest pleasure yacht
in the word. Mr. Moore is a lover Of fast-soing
water craft and it is secret that when the order
was given for the building OF the Marietta there
was on understanding that she must be aDlo 10 out
run any craft Of her size afoat. Her boilers and
engines have been built with this largely IN view
il is asserted and Mr. Moore ana hs friends are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
ward to many pleasant trips this sum.

looking forward to many pleasant trips ms SUM
mer I'm the Marietta.
The yacht is liz feet inches over ALL 1iO feet
loaGwater line IS feet beam, and : feet inches
dfausht when fully equipped with COAL water ana
all stores board. The yacht has been Duilt IN the
best possible manner. and Of the best quality of
mild Steel having tensile strength Of from 5000
20 10000 pounds a square inch which was subjected
TO rigid tests and inspection before being used.
Every prccaution has been taken to make the
craft safe. stauch and soaworthy, as is shown by
q double bottom amIlshps which VIII be used as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
SET THE TRUST TALKING.
PLENTY OF CAPITAL BEHIND THE NE"
SUGAR REFINERY.

CLAUS posCHERs SONS WILL BE THE MANN'Ni''
OF THE CoNCERN-wIiAT HENRY DoSOilh"
HAS TO SAY OF THE NEW VENTURE
The disclosure made by Claus Doscher. eN-p'esF
o.n, q, the Rrookyn Sugar Refinery now the prop
erty of the American Sugar Refining COMPANY oi
his intention OF building rival refinery III Lo.is
Island City was freely discussed YESTERDAY MI
poscher IL one of the richest men In the E"s'r'"
District being a millionaire many times OWL ~
sides being a director in dozen bis corporations
no :. tho nresldent of the North Side Bank al
Grand-st. and Kent-ave.
When Henry Doscher. who was the manager o'
the plant at South Second-st. and Kent-aVe'' ana
who was suspended Wednesday by the trust
after his father had announced his intentions on
Tuesday TO II. o. Havemeyer, was seen yesterday,
- ,af,sod % dIscuss his removal "An I will
sav" said he It's that have been suspended from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
NIAMARONECK.

The Richbell Inn in Mamaroneck, has been re-
established and Is being conducted under the man.
agement Of the Rev F. +. German and the vestry
OF st. Thomas's Episcopal Church The Inn has
a library. pool and billiard room and other amuse-
ments for the young men OF the village.
The large brass escutcheons recently purchased
by the towns Of Rye and Mamaroneck are being
placed on the bridge in the Boston Post Road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
NINETY DAYS NOTICE GIVEN.

THE NASSAU TROLLEY ROAD IN FI.ATBU sH-
AVE. FOR A TIME.
The siege Of Fiatbush-ave. by the Nassau and
Brooklvn Heights railroad companies came 10 an end
Yesterday. and the Nassau cars permitted to
use the Heights tracks In FlatbusA-ave. President
Roster dec Jared yesterday that he would
inmate the contract which gives the Nassau road
this privilege at The end Of ninety days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
HASTINGS.

An interesting musical was given In Protection
Hall in Main-st, on Thursday evening. for the
benefit OF the Hastings Reformed Church. Of which
the Rev o. l.. sigafoos is pastor. Among the per-
formers were Alfred H. Wand, barytone; the Union
Theological Quartet, and the Nacuna Banjo and
Mandolin club OF Irvington.
An entertainment was given by the Hastings
Musical and Literary Society last evening.
The National Conduit Manufacturing Company
will resume operations on Monday.
Al the meeting OF the new Board OF Trustees on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27
HELP FOR A NEEDY FAMILY.

IF a." has sent to Tho Tribune 81 for Mrs Ed
ward Bergunder, OF New Brunswick. ~ j. whose
husband died after illness OF ten months leaving
her with three small children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-27

Thursday evening p. A. Hayes was reappoh'eo
village clerk. - ..o,a,v
The improvements to Projection Hall are rapidly
nearing completion.
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FEDERATION FAVORED.

British Trades Unions of Opinion 1t Ia
the Only Thing to 10.
BIRMINGHAM, Eng, Sept. 1.-THE
Trades Union congress has passed a res
olution instructing the parliamentary
committee to collect and distribute a
special fund to assist the striking Ell.
ll:hssfs: 80
Later the congress suspended stand
ing orders in order to discuss a resoln'
ton on national federation intro.
duced by the National Plate Glass Bev'
elers' union. 1t read.
This congress is Of the opinion that
nothing short of national federation OF
all trades and industries will relieve the
workers in their present unsatisfactory
condition, and instructs the parliament
tary committee to issue a circular, based
on this national system Of federation
with a view to enlist the cooperation o.
all organized workers throughout Grea'
! Britain"
The resolution was adopted with en-
thusiasm on the urgings Of one speak
er, who claimed that if a single uniol
was not strong enough to defeat CAPT
tai, the time had come to form natlona
federation of unions.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
YetiO6 Alaska cedar.

The durability of this timber is forci-
bly, illustrated by fallen trunks that are
perfectly sound after lying in the damp
woods for centuries. Soon after these
trees fall they are overgrown with moss,
in which seeds lodge and terminate and
grow up into vigorous saplings, which
stand in a row OH the backs of their
dead ancestors. OF this company Of
young trees perhaps three or four will
grow to full stature, sending down
straddling roots on each side and estab-
fishing themselves in the soil, and after
they have reached all age Of 900 or 800
years the downtrodden trunk on which
they are standing, when cut into, is
found as fresh in the heart as when it
ell.-John Muir in Century.
Meek, but Vigorous.
She was the daintiest of the dainty
face, figure, air and apparel all pro.
claimed it. To be sure he had not heard
her speak as yet, but from the lips Of
so pretty a little patrician only pearls
and diamonds could fall. 1t was strange
that she should be at the races unat-
tended. but that, of course, was but the
accident of a moment. Her husband or
brother could not be far off and would
rejoin her in a moment. Time went on,
though, and still she sat alone. Pres
emily something happened. One of the
horses stumbled and fell. The Jockey
was pitched headlong to the ground.
He lay white and still. The man turned
to look at her. There she sat, the color
flown from her cheeks, her lips parted,
her eyes wide and staring. He ventured
to reassure her. "Oh, I don't believe
he's badly hurt" he said. "Hurt?" she
repeated quick as a fash. II only hope
he's broke his neck. I had $40 on the
little scoundrel. New York Sun.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
The Women of Guiana.

The wife of the cody in Guiana is .
woman who is very much to be envied.
Every gold or silver piece her husband
receives for his services is beaten into
personal trinkets to be worn by his bet
ter half. In this condition it constitutes
the cash wealth Of the family. 1t is per-
fectly safe, as it is as much as any mans
life is worth to touch the trinkets.so long
as the woman wears them. These same
women are also noted for their beauty.
Their features are straight and perfect,
their eyes beautiful in color and their
forms perfect models Of symmetry and
grace. Dressed in soft, flmy materials,
rich in color and eastern figures, they
present strangely oriental and fantastic
appearances, - go
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11

tons along the Atlantic seaboard is
Lieutenant S. G. Sebral, naval attache
OF the Spanish legation at Washington.
In a report from Captain F. V. Abbott,
in charge of the government work at
Charleston, S. c., Lieutenant Sebral is
named as the man who has been en-
gagged in this work.
Lieutenant Sebral is not a member of
the diplomatic corps, and is not, there.
fore, subject to a demand for recall un.
less it can be shown that he has vio-
lated some statute respecting the safe.
guarding of our Notifications. 1t is to
show that the naval attache has actually
been guilty CT this breach of etiquette
that the government is Investigating
Sebral's recent movements.