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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
SALvATIONISTS BURN THE DEVIL.
RED. FIRE USED. AND HE LOSES LEG
COLONEL INGERSOLL REPRESENTED
AS HIS BACKBONE

The devil was to have been burnt at the head
quarters Of the Salvation Army last night. but the
fire insurance companies declined to allow anything
like bonfire In the building. so. instead OF cast
ing the effigy Of Satan into a roaring fire. Major
Winchell. of Chicago who arranged the spectacle
announced that he would surround the picture
which represented the Evil One. with red fire. The
best laid schemes Of mice and fire companies
however. gang aft agley." The counterfeit OF
caught alight, anyway. when it hung over
the red fire. and before the blaze could be ex-
tingushed. Of the legs was completely burned
OF
Major Winchcll used this cremation of a lay
figure. however only az side incident in what
really illustrated lecture upon the evil In
fuence exerted upon the world by the Vaccinations
OF the Wicked One. His principal effort was given
to the dissection Of eIgy Of the devil. concealed
in a transparency fashioned like coffin. Taking
in turn the members Of the body. he drew some
strong comparisons between these and the follies
and frailtes OF humanity. A gaudy and much be-
lowered bonnet the first article taken from
the box. Major Winchell said that it represented
pride and vanity. and he delivered n long disser-
tation on these sins. Gossip. SANDER ana lies were
eyemplified in large piece of canvas cut In the
shape Of tongue. and the backbone of the ruler
drawing of Colonel Ingersoll with the inscrip-
ton underneath Doubt destroys" Major Win
chell explained the allegory by saying: Faith Is
the backbone Of religion. and doubt IL therefore
the backbone of devil and In Colonel lngersoll
you have doubt personifed.'
The large hall well filled for the entertain
ment. but judging from the absence OF the en-
thusiastic fervor that usually animates Salvation
realistic the expectations OF the audience had
pictured II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
BEN ALI HAGGIN ACCIDfNTALLl SHOT.
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED IN THE FOOT By A COM
pANioN on \ HUNT IN KENTUCKY

SLIGHTLY WOUNDED IN THE FOOT BY COM
p,ElOx on A HUNT IN KENTUCKY.
Word was received in this city late yesterday az
.ernoon that Ben All Haggin. son OF the late ben
An Hagcin and the grandson of James b. Haggin'
=. No Isl Fifth-ave had been shot while hunting
IN Kentucky. Fortunately. the wound was slight
one.
Mr. uaegin when seen by a Tribune reporter
last evening said that he had received particulars
OF the accident "My grandson he added. "a
bow about fifteen years old. went down TO spend
tie Christmas holidays with an aunt near YER
salles Ky. and he, together with six or seven
o.ha~ - r,.n, limiting considerably. Yesterday
they started early and all crowded into buck
board 10 drive TO the shooting grounds. When they
arrived. one Of the boys jumped OUT ann siaonng
his gun which was loaded. attempted 10 take IL
from the bottom Of the wagon. The manner III
some manner was damned against the cartridge
which exploded but only three OF the siol en-
fhs ny ny ga n doctor removed the shot The
acc,den, i:s ~ no serious moment Ny grandson
will be here Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
Not AFRAID OF BEING GAINED.
THE RUSSIAN CONSUL-GENERAL SAYS
HE WILL SHOOT SAvINE IF THE LATTER
MAKES a MOTION AGAINST HIM

Nicolas Erasmus Sdvine who calls himself the
Count de Tououse-Iautrec. and who Is a Russian
by birth. is much enraged at some unpleasant
things General Alexander f. Olarovsky the Rus
sian Consul-General in this city, has said about
him. When yesterday the Count so
much enraged that he obliged to several
languages at once in order properly to express
himself and then he not satisfied. He de-
clared that the nsul-General had said that he
was criminal. and that therefore he must fight
him in duel He asserted that he had sent
challenge to the Consul-General. and that II the
latter refused to accept 1t he would cane that Of
fetal in the public streets the first time he saw
him. All these things the Count said several
times in each language. lie furthermore declared
that he was a Nihst. and that he plotted for the
throne of Bulgaria. and that he would have been
successful in this attempt If 1t had not been for
Russian Interference. Moreover. he says he is
in this country in behalf Of the Siberian Railway.
tt. to sue him for Mcoco for SANDER
4 Tribune reporter called on Genera, Olarovsky
yesterday to see how he managed TO stand up under
be done him. The Consu-General smiled sereney
said that he knew the man thoroughly. Savne
said he. is fraud and sWlndIer lie does not rep,
pretender to the Bulgarian throne He is very far
from being count and he was never even Nihilist.
lie is criminal with a considerable history. He
convicted Of crime In Russia and sentenced 10 Siberia
warned of him by the Russian Government. to which
the mans character is well known. and have called
detective force 5 dangerous character. Much more
than this know OF the II Is not hearsay. nor Is
IL persona. matter. In my capacity as Consul
General 1t Is my duty 10 designate him for what he IS
Rsre rom ST. To-
prove everything say ana more
THE idea OF fighting a duel with such person
is ridiculous. As matter OF fact never received
any challenge from him. The nearest thing to II
the visit OF a messenger from him who wanted
give him 5000 to leave the country. II goes
without saying that challenge from him would
be ignored II tho man wants anything 10 do with
me he knows where my office is. He is somewhat
dangerous criminal. and has written me Il threat
enng letter. ] told he now threatens to cane
me. If he but makes motion against me- ] should
feel compunctons I'm shooting him upon the
spot. and promise him that | would But don
anticipate any such necessity"
District-Attorney Ocott said yesterday that he
had heard nothing about the report that the
Count had sent challenge to tight duel to the
Consul General Mr.. Ocott added that he would
take notice Of the reported challenge until some
had officially made complaint to his once
Such matters. he said. belonged 70 the police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
MAYOR HOOPER EXPLODES ANOTHER BOhh

NEARLY A CLEAN SWEEP MADE or BALTiMoRE's
SCHOOL CoNMIss TONER'S PRESIDENT GIL
MAN HEADS THE NEW LIST.
baltimore Jan 6 (speciaD.-Mayor Hooper. whose
reform administration has been series Of surprises
to-day removed nearly the entire old Board OF Public
School Commits sioners and filed their places with
sumo Of the most prominent educators and business
men in the city. He heads the list with President;
Gilman. of the Johns Hopkins University, who will
no doubt introduce needed reforms in the
school system. DR. Lillian Welsh. Of the Womans
College. another OF the new Commissioners. Is the
hrst woman 10 be appointed on the Baltimore School
Beard. She was formerly of Philadelphia and is a
graduate OF the Woman's Medical College OF that
CITY John J.. Morris. president OF the Board for
many years. is reappoinied.
Inc Mayor has thnz succeeded in taking the
SCHOOLS entirely out Of politics and removing The
,ntcl OF appointments OF teachers from the pol-
The ms MS action Is based the opinion given by
We - ia" SHicers that the Commissioners deposed
The 80 'yen ny unlawful methods The members of
u i.oaid threaten TO apply for an Injunction 10
missia ,he mayor from swearing in the new Com
sno.hts rms move Will undoubtedly prec!uifaie
scS .k Dtier night between the Independent Nsy,s
ca &c spoilsmen In the City Councils Some of ths
the ehv'nmissioners charge the Mayor with making
Snt pante 70 secure denomination az an independ
"epupican indorsed by Democrats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
SENATORSHIP CONTESTS
CAUCUsEs IN SESSION IN NORTH CARO-
LIMA
PofTLIsT SUPPORT OF SENATOR PRITCHARD IN
DOUBT-w. A. GUTHRIE MAY BE THE
DEMOCRATIC (,ANDIDATE

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
Raleigh n. c.. Jan. 6.-The Democratic legisa-
i've caucus adopted unanimously the following
resolution. which Is placed In the hands of the
Populist caucus:
Sonnding In the Peoples party professions favor
Ing Tree silver we invite cooperation with Popu-
ns' members OF the Legislature In the election OF
a., avocae or free silver. opponent or trusts and
IYoimoinss ana an advocate of income tax. TO the
hi'eu states Senate. II the Peoples party accept
ana perform agreements entered into.
caucus Endorsement Of Senator Pritchard.
senator Butler publishes in his paper tonight an
attack on Prtchard. in which he accuses him Of
rdicuing free silver and it's advocates In speeches
and interviews last year. Senator Butler also
refers to Congressman Skinner. and says the lat
ters statement last night that sixteen Populists
were pledged TO support Pritchard is untrue. as all
except two deny II. He says: 81 do not by any
means concede Pritchard's election" He says also
that Skinner is trying TO lead a bolt from the
Populist caucus. but that it will fail. Skinner says
That while perhaps three Of those who pledged
may dodge there are five others ready to take
their places.
The Democrats are IN caucus tonight and ara
the fopulists Senator Butler Is with the latter.
Mr. skinner mnde speech the Populst caucus
last night. urging that Pritchard be supported but
the Populist State chairman says SINNERS re-
marks fell perfectly fat. There strong intima-
lions that Butler will present w. A. Guthrie for
Senator. The Democrats will certainly support
him.
The Legislature met to-day and elected officers
all Republicans and Populists. A. +. Iiileman (Pop)
is Speaker Of the House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
THE WESTERN BANK TROTBLES.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 6-Most Of the depositors in the
dcfunct Columbia National Bank. Of this city,
have ioined in a telegram to Controller Eckes
asking for the appointment Of f. b. Dodge of
NinneapolIs as receiver 1t stated at the
meeting Of the deposltors that Charles Kittelson
president of the bank is indebted to the bank to
the amount of $4,000. The capital Of the bank is
s9OoOOc.
ct Paul JAN Sat a special meeting OF the
BOARD OF Directors OF the Germana Bank, held
Yesterday II was unanimously resolved that a COM
mittee of seven stockholders. OF which the presi-
ed by him for the purpose CT taking measures for
the speedy reorganization OF the bank.
The January meeting Of the directors OF the Sec
ond National Bank yesterday declared a SEMI
annual dividend OF per
Omaha Neb Jan. 6.-The Omaha Savings Bank
which closed It's doors last Saturday. owing depos
,,ors 10000 after paying $500 900 In six months
previously has given an approved bond to pay dol
lar for dollar within four years and its officers are
"roin I'm charge TO wind up The affairs OF the bank
This course has given renewed confidence In bank
ing circles and the slight runs two insti-
,utions that followed the closing OF the savings
bank have ceased
chicago Jan Shark Streicher. senior member
~ The Arm of Mark Streicher & Co.. wholesale
S,inerior Court this afternoon against his partner
Ignatus Schwartz. asking that receiver be-
pointed He alleges that the Arm has always done
!, good business but the assets. amounting to
60 200 have unaccountably disappeared. The firm
was formed In lsss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
p4SSEVGERS SHAKEN CP.

o,,,s,,x Of TRAINS OK THE THIRD AVE.
ROAD AT THrRrY-ForRrH ST.
Nam, ,orsons were badly shaken up by collision
49,, trains on the Tnird-ave. Elevated Rail
d AZ the Thirty -fourth-st. station about $50
o.clcck last evening The trains were running under
verv short Roadway the time and all of them were
cr,wded one train slowly moving away from
the station and the other was moving toward II
,o, tho collision occurred. Many men and women
ere thrown 10 the floors or were hurled againsf the
seats and windov-casings. Several windows IN the
80 car ~ the forward train were broken. This
smashing served unnerve the women occupants or
Thai car and some OF the men were not altogether
IL nos sessed Hats were broken. packages were
,nioosencd and tempers tried TO the utmost. The
passengers throughout both trains were in state OF
,,anic hut the only who suffered seriously was
Kate Conner twenty-one years old. laundress. OF
No 1862 East One-hundred- and -hfeenth-st. who sus
DcIleyue Hosplta; for treatment.
All the passengers were ordered on the forward
~ az II was feared that some OF the cars might
have been damaged by the collision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
A POLICE CLERK ACCUSED.
ROBERT 5. PETERSON TO STAND TRIAL ON
A CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED EXTORTION

ROBERT s PETERSON TO STAND TRIAL. ON
A CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED EXTORTION
The Police Commissioners held executive
session after the regular meeting yesterday. at
which charges prefer red against Complaint
Clerk Robert S. Peterson. The charge against him
is that abou: March II, 1885, he attempted to
obtain and extort about 800 from Patrolman James
J. O'Brien for alleged purpose or pretence of
reducing fine about to he imposed upon o. Brien
for neglect of duty from ten days TO one day $
pay" There will be a hearing in the next
Wednesday.
Complain Clerk Peterson has been connected
with the Police Department over twenty years
having been appointed June g. 1876 Policeman
James J. o Brien. who makes the charge against
him Is attached to the West One-hundredth-st
station. He appointed January %. last year
At the time he alleges Peterson tried to extort
money from him. he had been tried on CONVERSE
ton complaint. and the decision in the was
pending. He says Peterson told him that for $50
he would see that he received only small fine.
He refused TO give up the money. Subsequently
he was fined one days pay. 1t is only recently
that O Bren brought the matter to the attention
Of the Commissioners.
Peterson makes denia! OF the charges. He said
he would be ready to meet the charges before the
Commissioners the day set Policeman o Brien
Is the man who was tried before the Commissioners
or charges preferred by Assistant District-Attor-
ney McManus who alleged that O'Brien spoke
disrespectfuly of him and of tn" Grand Jury. No
decision mas ever been given In his case
Commissioner Roosevelt gave out this statement
relative TO the charges against Complaint Clerk
Peterson:
..Jn July last In connection with some matters
was talking with Policeman O'Sren. when he told
me of the Peterson affair. Two three more
similar charges had been made to before. and
I'm each case started an investga ton One OF the
cases is yot under investigation. O Bren
trcv STRAIGHTFORWARD and |. OF course laid 1t be-
fore my colleagues. For long time rumors OF
this kind reached my ears. and have been
deavoring TO run them down
Policeman 'Bren Is married to the niece of Adj
mIral Porter He eloped with her from Washing
ION whore waiter,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
TAMMANY TO SUPPORT HILL.
HE ORDER ISSUED THAT MEMBERS OF TIL
wIGwAM CAST THEIR VOTES FOR
TILE SEM TOR

wIGwAM CAST THEIR VOTES FOR
THE SENATOR
Richard Croker who hurried home from his
Southern trip and got back the city on Tuesday
evening. ut his Office. No III Broadway yes
terday, and saw number of Tammany Hall poll
ticians. John c. Sheehan among the others. Mr..
Croker declined TO make any statement for pub
lcation. except reiternte the declaration he has
made at stated intervals since his alleged retire
ment in 1894 that he out OF politics"
After Mr.. Cookers interview with Mr. Sheehan
II became known that the Tammany Hall members
OF the Legislature will be instructed 10 vote for
David B. Hill In the Democratic legislative joint
caucus at Albany. when II meets to nominate the
minority candidate for United States Senator. As
Tammany holds the majority OF votes OF the Dem
ocratic members OF the Legislature the support OF
the Wigwam representatives. will make Mr. Hill the
Democratic nominee for Senator In spite OF the
siIverite opposition and give him the empty honor
OF being the choice OF his party for a reelection
of which the Purroy faction and other silver
trenists have been seeking to deprive him. Mr.
Croker has said more than since his return
from Europe that no good reasons existed why
Hill should no: have the compliment of the oppo
sition vote when the election TO fill his place In
the United States Senate held.
The order to support Hill was looked upon yes
terlay IN political circles direct intimation
70 the Purroy element that their wishes will not
have any consideration from Mr. Croker. Purroy
himself has many times OF late bitterly assailed
the Sage Of Wolferts Roost declaring mat no true
Democrat In the Legislature could cast a vote for
his return to the Senate Yesterdays decision mol
Gated II said. that no quarter was to be
shown TO Purroy by any friend OF Croker. and
that P,rroy's effacement. so far as Tammany Hall
was concerned. had been decided upon The Shee-
han faction rely upon Croker's positive support
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
MR.. CHoATE TO CONTINUE THE FIGHT.

X.
There have been persistent reports for the
last day Or two that Joseph H. Choate was tired Of
the contest for the Senatorship, and would WITH
draw from the field before the Republican egisla-
that he intends retire may be denied on the au-
thority of Mr. Choate himself A reporter of The
Tribune saw Mr. Choate at his home. No 30 West
Forty-seventh-st last evening. and In reply TO
question regarding the report Mr.. Choate said;
There is absolutely no truth in the story. My
friends may rely upon ii that propose to stick
Chairman G.. w. Hackett of the Republican Stale
Committee returned from Albany last evening. ac-
companied by Dwight A. Lawrence. the librarian
of the State Senate. and others who were present
at the opening Of the Legislature. and Mr.. Hackett
had an interview with Mr. Plat at the Firth Ave
not vet been officially decided upon Mr.. Hackett
said that only the Caucus Committee could nix the
date but II was understood about Republican State
beadauartcrs last night that the time would not
he later than Thursday evening. January a. re-
mort was brought from Albany last evening to the
effect that since Senator John Ford has been won
over nv the Platt side only Senator Pavey and AS
scmblyman Francis T. Laimbeer. Of this city.
would record their votes in the caucus Tor Mr..
Two moro letters from Asse mb,ymen addressed
70 Senator Pavey. favoring Mr.. Plati were given
out AZ the Fifth Avenue Hote. last evening. They
were dated at Albany and signed by John Henry
Holber; Of Chemung County, and W. H. Graves.
of Oneida County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
NEW COMPLICATION IN IDAHO.

Boise, Idaho. JAN 6.-The unexpected break up Of
tho Democratic -Popust fusion in the Legislature and
III. coalition between the Democrats and Silver Re-
nubljcans by which the former were enabled to or
gan,ze both houses has given new turn to the Sen
ator,al contest and to indicate that the Popu
usts instead of securing the Senatorship as they ex
nec,ed IN do bvsthe aid Of the Democrats. will be
Ief, on, in the cold The prevailing opinion is that
the breach between the Democrats and Popusts can
not be bridged and that the Senitorship VIII go
either 10 Dubois or TO a Democrat probably John
SON Claggett. Angel and Cooper the Populst can
ddates and their friends say. however, that the
acflon of The Democrats in Joining with the Silver
Republicans in organizing the Legislature has no
Sena toral significance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
VAST CONSIGNMENT OF SALT.

ONE ORDER PLACED CONTINGENT on MKIN-
1.ry,s ELECTION FILLS 100 FREIGHT CARS.
silver Springs. n. ", Jan. Cone hundred and
sixtv cars loaded with $4,000 pounds OF salt left
h.re to-day consigned TO ew-England firms The
train was the Worcester Salt Special bearing n
s,o,ment of orders to New England. which had
heer given contingent upon President McKinleys
a,.c,,on The cars handsomely decorated
win vari- colored banners. The train will go
,he Erie Railroad 10 Jersey city, and thence by the
tnnrr.IoIidated road TO BOSTON. large crowd was
oothereJ about the train and as II started there
- great cheering The first section has attached
" nrivate car for representatives Of the press and
odicials OF the Worcester Salt Company.
The shipment contains H222 barrels. packed with
al, In hays and bulk and IA sacks not IN bar
rels II the barrels in the train were placed stand,
ing one top OF the other the most elevated barrei
would be over six miles In the air.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
SENATOR PERKINS SURE OF RE-EiEC

Sacramento. CAL Jan. 6-(ieorge c. Perkins will
succeed himself in the United States Senate That
was the conclusion arrived at by Joint caucus OF the
Republican members Of the Legislature last night.
ONLY one ballot was taken. resulting in unanimous
vote for Perkins.
Only ffty-nine members, however. were present.
the slxtieih vote. the proxy Of Assembymaa Sims.
of Sacramento being cast by his colleague. Ennis.
'rhirty-eieht votes would have bound the Repubi.-
cans according 10 caucus rules. but an effort was
made TO bring in of four Grant Perkins men.
so that the caucus should mean election 1t Is
conceded that Perkins will receive siyty-four Repub-
lican votes on the frs; ballot and Colonel Jackson.
manager of the Perkins fight stated that sixteen
Democratic and Popus; votes had been rendered TO
him provided they were necessary 10 elect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
THE MACHINE HAS IT'S WAY IN ILLINOIS.

Springfield. Ill. Jan. 6-The Senate and House OF
Representatives. constituting the forteth General
Assembly Of Illinois. were opened to-day and both
bodies were organ mixed according 10 the previous
decisions OF the majority party in caucus All the
incoming State officers were present excepting
Govcrnor-elect Tanner
1t is the general talk that practically no further
work N connection with the Senatorial contest will
be done this week The party leaders have left
town. having arranged the organization OF the
House. and will not return until sunday night
Meanwhile the Senatorial candidates. Madden
Mason. Hit Carr and Alierton. remain on the
ground 10 see that advantage Is gained by any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
IN THE TWO DAKOTAS.

Pierre. g. d.. Jan. 6-The Democrats have de-
cded to put full SIT OF House officers In nomina-
ton with Representative Weeks. of Brule. as their
candidate for Speaker The rumor is general that
they are likely 10 secure the Republican support
for their man II they hold on. Kyle seems TO be
gaining Senatorial ground and is undoubtedly IN
the lead $780,, +,
bismarck n. D.. Jan 6.-Both houses adjourned
today without transacfing business. Senator Hans
byoneb is confident of a majority Of the caucus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07

NETWORKS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
A complete list In Brooklyn Eagle Almanac for
1887 For sale By all newsdealers-(Advt.
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Continued ON Seventh Page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-07
ALLISON PREFERS THE TOGA
TUT IOWA SENATOR WILL NOT GIVE UP
VIC SEAT FOR THE CABINET.

-rprNcr BETwEEN HIM AND THE
,,rs,pExr-ELEcr-c. NJ BLISS MAY BE
.,rr.Ry OF THE NAVY UNLESS
souE NETWORK MAN is MADE
The morning news., 1897-04-18

Between 80 and 80 members Of the Ep-
worth League in the Savannah district Of
the Methodist church are expected to go to
Atlanta this week to attend the state con-
vention of the society TO be held there
April 22-25.
All the Methodists In the state are in
torested i'm the approaching conference Of
the leagues and great preparations are
being made. The programme that has been
arranged Is one 90 attract the attention
and interest Of any religious minded per-
son. 1t Is thought that many Will attend.
who have not the right to do 50 as dele
gates securing free entertainment The
one fare for the round trip Special board
ing rates have been obtained by the com
mittee.