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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
MR.. FITCH OPPOSES INHERITANCE IAA'
HE ASKS GOVERNOR BLACK NOT TO SIGN THE
DUDLEY BILL

He ASKS GOVERNOR BLACK NOT TO SIGN THE
DUDLEY BILL
Controller Fitch yesterday sent tire following let
ter 10 Governor Black; ~
Assembly BIZ No 1522 introduced by NJ. Drd-
- 81, r,duated transfer taxes" is now awaiting
your official action l have no desire 70 Pu' o.,
w teich the bi is based but there are certain
rracticai considerations affecting 1t concerning
"Cc1rsiderable more than one-half OF al inherit
auce taxes collected in the state or New i or
thereto in 1885, have been collected by my prede-
cossor and myself as ConiroNers for the , ume
hoinr OF The city OF NewYoTk. Speaking, there-
fore with suth authority a may attend TINS pfac-
teal experience in the collection OF me IAN
TAX have no hesitation IN decarlns iiii , ii
that rs revenueproducing measure TINS Dill wouid
Heretofore the inheritance tax has been success
}uy collected because the rate OF taxation has not
been considered oppressive or SO hsh as 10 iuute
state. ,..s ,o, A..
gree as is proposed, It would simply mean that the
SCISSORS OF wealth would acquire their residences
~ 0ti,yp This woIId not be dificuIt matter
and would involve no particular hardshp. II Is an
experence win whisn me for exampc
in the of George Gould who left this CITY Tor
Moreoyer the power Of the State TO levy IN
herance taxes being limited 10 cases OF juTisdic-
ceased or q, the actual situs Of mis- property tho
Legislature would be powerless 10 remedy these re-
suits by extra-territorial legislation:
II should be remembered that New York Is al
most the only State in the Union which imposes a
direct inheritance tax. and that about tWo-thirds
Of the States have collateral inheritance tax
laws The possessors OF wealth would. therefore.
fnd no difficulty in avoiding the burdens OF this
proposed law.
II should further be borne in mind that large re-
CENTS from inheritance taxes In the past have been
chiefly due 10 a comparatively small number OF
large estates and not 10 the payments made by
those of average small size. The eject, there
fore OF giving inducements 10 our wealthy resi-
dents 10 acquire another dOmicile would be 10
he.
after be collected from this source. II Is owing,
Gar from Increasing the revenues OF the State,
would actually affect them njuriously that ] ask
Your Excelency TO withhold your approval from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
TIE RAPID TRANSIT BOARD.
SECRETARY DErAFIEI.D THINKS THE CONTRACT
FOR THE ROAD SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE
CONSOLIDATION TAKES EFFECT

SECRETARY DErAFiELD THINKS THE CONTRACT
FOR THE ROAD SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE
CONSOLIDATION TAKES EFFECT.
TIE Rapid Transit Commission held a short meet
ing yesterday 20 talk the work &c obtaining
consents q propery-owncrs IN the various streets
through which The rapid transit road IS 20 run
After Edward NJ. Shepard and a. b. Boardman tho
counsel. had made repor; 70 tho consents al
ready obtained from officials and property owners
tho Commission adopted a resolution offered by
Charles Stewart Smith. inviting property-owners in
all the streets 20 be touched by the railroad 10
fer with the Commission. and President orr au-
thorlzed 10 appoint dates for the conferences and
20 call special meetings OF the Commission those
days \ resolution offered by Mr.. Smith was
passed, asking the New-York and Harlem Railroad
Company 10 give It's consent 10 t9e construction of
the proposed rapid transit railroad along Fourth
ave- along psrk-ave, south OF Forty-second-st
and along FOrty-second-st. and that The President
OF the Board authorized TO confer the subject
with the representatives Of the company.
Lewis l. Delahed. secretary Of The Board. said
In reply 20 inquiry:
IF the consent Of the ms jorty IN value Of the
property owners upon each through which the
railroad IS obtained. this Board Will be In
q position 10 proceed Immediately 20 frame con-
for the construction ana operation OF the rail-
road and 10 advertise for bids for such contract
II the consent OF the property owners upon any
ubs,,,ed consent of the Appellate Division OF the
Supreme Court. The obtaining of the latter consent
might occupy good deal Of time"
rs there any prospect that ground for the rail-
road viii he broken this yearY Mr.. Deiaiield was
asked.
DECIDEDLY yes. he replied: but speaking for
myself am decidedly Of the opinion that II the
Greater New-York measure is approved by the
Governor II Will very seriously affect the prospect
of obtaining adequate system OF rapid transit
unless the for the construction OF the rail-
road is actually made before the proposed consol-
dalton takes effect Ny reason for sayin this Is
that the narrowed ebt-incurrlng capacity which
would be OccasOned by consolidation would not af-
feet the right Of the present city OF New-York to
meet obligations lawfully undertaken before con-
folihat ton TOOK effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
DOBBS FERRY.

, Scotch supper and smoking concert unoer u" me
,,,root;or ~ Thomas Wells and john d. Dunn Vi
tho Ardsley Club, was given in weiss Dill,e.
rooms in Cedar-s. last evening ABOUT my
scotchmcn partook of the supper when was s.l1 ~
If Scotch character. The programme ihc''ue" '"'
fouo,cine: Selection on the pipes by PIPER
If the Clan McCiregor. and a recitation ,N 49,.
,,u,,ioroer " hv John o. Dunn. Others VINO
80 r, vera " Kilgour W. Tucker Thomas Lee
I pJh pa Pri,ron and Messrs. Wells. Duncan, fraser
Hamilton. Walker and Walsh. .,o.,o, ., Hast
r. Younr Mems Catholic Association OF Has,,
ngs held its annual entertainment ana 'e'ep'0''
III WIN ~ Todd Is arranging 10 give stere0pllcVh
lecture in the parish house Of Zion EPlsc9pdi
'o III. er cent tax etc expired on Wednesday ana
James Gillespie reports that large Pa WaU OF % per
cont viii be charged after which the rate VIII De L
,orc NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
MOUNT VERNON.

The Bronx River Sewer bin. so far as the voice Of
Mount Vernon citizens is concerned was disposed OF
on Wednesday night at a hearing before the Board
OF Aldermen. Colonel Bryant and Alderman Lovett
were the only speakers in favor Of the bill. Those
who opposed 1t were Judge Mills. Joseph 5. Wood,
T. Mortimer Bell. DR.. T. \. Fletcher and Aldermen
Grant Weiss and Rowland. on rollcall Aldermen
Lovett and Walter cast the only votes in favor and
the Manor directed. by 4 vote OF 10 ?. 10 re-
turn the bill to Governor Black unapproyed.
The Mount Vernon Driving Club held its annual
meeting and election Monday night. The officers
chosen were Albert s jerks president: Robert Rnd-
dy vice-presi1ent. Sanford HallOck. jr. treasurer
J. c. Smith. secretary and o. J.. Austin and ). l..
On Bots of Yonkers Charles g. Banks. OF New
Rochelle. and Thomas Blake. OF Mount Vernon. di-
recors for three years The season will be opened
o Memorial Day on the Alandalr track
The Common council has Appropriated $40 for the
Department Of Charities. The members also ac-
cepted an invitation to attend the annual house in
spocuon OF the Fire Department, which viii be hei
this year on May = Saturday. May y mas been
designated the date OF registration and Tuesday,
May -, as the date Of election
John Kolpn. well-known contractor and build
morning Mr. Kolpn had $50 with hrr on the
to deposit IN the bank. but could not do so. the
bank was closed. His family and friends fear that
Two pretty home weddings took place in this city
on "Wednesday night Miss Annie Lau, daughter
Matthew Dummett, were married at he home OF
the BRIDES parents. 80: l2i West First-st. The
ceremony was nerformed by the Rev. G. +. Mol
denkc. Of s. Pauls German lutheran church
Miss Mary Borgwald was bridosmaid and John
liageeman best man The oothcr Wedding Vas that
the home Of the brides parents. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Charles S. koher, and
Miss Nav FORESTER Of brooklyn, and George "
About one hundred friends OF Jacob Scheuermann
were in attendance AZ surprise party given in
n% non ~ ry wss under ihe aSTccs Of the
club and the Arbeiter Iiederkranz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
TARRYTOWN.

The Rev George II. Ferris. pastor OF the FIRST
Rantist Church sailed yesterday for Hamburg 70
no absent for about TWO months. He was accom-
nanicd hy Mss Ferris In his absence the REV.
Gerald purney Smith OF New-York City VIII occu-
py his pulpit
Tho twenty-frst hearing in tho case OF Jonn d. ana
William Rockefeller against the assessors OF the
town OF Mount Pleasant took place yesterday before
Franklin Couch referee. Of Peekskill. FRANK "
Willard counsel for the assessors resumed the cross
examination of Thomas II. Purdy, RoekeLener
witness Another hearing will be held next Thurs-
day. - - iii ..,,r,o tho s,,,ias
~ that office tomorrow. succeeding George Lack
Marcus u. Raymond enters tomorrow on III, ms
twcniy-third year Editor and publisher OF ne
Tarrviown Argus $4,000, +, l,,,. t,,s
conal Church on Wednesday evening. the ceremony
being performed by the rector the Rev D. Selden
spcncer The contracting parties were Miss kltty
RiesfIorf a member OF Of the Oldest FAMILIES or
this Mace ana Adam Schaff'r. The bridesmaid was
Ms Frances Adams. OF Brooklyn. and l.. +. WASH
burn OF this village" was best man .
The Board Of Town Assessors viii meet ana or
eaniz. in tho Office OF *. Herschcl Purdy; the town
clerk tomorrow. The Board Is composed OF Pnip
, E,dmonds OF TarrytOwn: Alexander McClelland.
Of Dobbs Ferry. and Henry j. Kaufman OF Ardsley.
George G. Todd, lshier 81 the Dobhs Ferry Bank.
H. III al his home IN Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
STATEN INLAND PPENINGS.

Invitations have been issued by the Woman's
Auxiliary OF the S. X. Smith Inhrmary for the
openins Of the new home for nurses OF the grounds
OF the Institution. The home has just been COM
pcted with funds given by Mrs. w. L. Bones
The home will be open on Thursday next from TO
o'clock.
The members of ST NIary's Church. Port Rich
mond Will welcome home their pastor, Father
ramnbpU tomorrow night. when he is expected to
return from a tour In the Holy Land.
a gymnasium exhibition will he given at the
Young Mems Christian Association this evening to
rnis. funds TO purchase medals for the annual
competition. go ,,,, -,
a series OF illustrated songs this evening at 5
o'clock ~,
meeting OF the residents OF the Port Richmond
I-nion Free School District was held on Wednesday
evening A committee consisting Of Abram Green
waid John Pelcher. j w. Wortz. Arthur Hastings
Tho need Of a new school building.
The Supervisors have decided that the Tottenvllle
boulevard project Is mpracticable because OF the
lack Of funds
Mr. md Mrs w. Clinton Broun have taken "A
house on the Cromwell estate, In Garretsons.
Tvo men who said they were William Menkcn
and charles ShuitZ. and that they lived Ia New
Vork were arrested In New Brighton at ! o'clock
vosterday morning. They had just robbed Edward
Gould's home, I'm Bard-ave, OF quantity OF
.iiver plate which found In "A satchel they car
ricd and had pawn-tickets for "a quantity OF
mo silver stolen from the Wilcox home Wedncs-
dav morning. The men confessed 10 both robberies
and were remanded by Justice Acker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
YONKERS.


There was pretty wedding on "Wednesday night
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs theodore ierre'' 'o'
III Woodworth-ave when their eldest daughter
ua.tie / Terrell was married 10 Alfred Chadburn'
Of this city The ceremony performed by the
Rev DR. George f.. Strowbridge. of Brooklyn. MISS
Ida Chadburn, sister OF the bridegroom was inc
maid Of honor and William Terrell brother OF the
bride was best man. Among the guests were MT
and Mrs Theodore f. Terrell, of Orange y. 81
BENJAMIN f. Palmer, Miss Ada Miller. Of stamford
Conn Herbert f. Miller Of Springfield, Mass ass !;
Miss Julia Tuttle. Miss Elizabeth lu.tc ""c =, ar
Annie chchester Of NeWSan ,onn mrs Mrs Asabe
Hoyt of High Ridge Conn; George \; ,v Tre Wrs
Catharine g. Sing of BROOKLYN Miss carrie 8I
scy of Nyack: Clarence y. Horton, Of New Ha a
York civ. some Of the Yonlers guests were Mr.
and Mrs William Chadburn Samuel thadpurn
Miss Fannie Chadburn LredeyeK yni,ie Walssy
RAYMOND alssy Mr. and Mrs. Georga b. and rsT Mrs
james fiowcs Mr. and Mrs. Frank Connolly Miss
Bertha Connolly. Mr.. and Mrs Franklln AmeS
Harry WHi'Ga Miss Eah mSe sSz M Mrs aga e. K
White and Mrs Elizabeth Walch A'Sr WGd MTs
Terrell will make their home in this city.
At special meeting of the Common council on
Wednesday night hearing was va =, Et ,on hill J was
dsapproved , a., r.oo,
late Conception is making great pren3rauohss TO
welcome homo it's pastor. the Rev; Charles X; o3i
who expected to arrive III fpuh'I3 tp-ili6i
He received q leave OF absence some time ago ana
has been making a pilgrimage 10 the Holy Lana
There will he reception in St Marys han AT ':SJ
o'clock.
The funeral OF Captain Joseph Peene sr: took
place yesterday afternoon at his home NO 100
Warbur,on-ave The Rev Frederick NJ. Davenport
formerly pastor OF the First Methodist Episcopal
Church oiflciaed. Representatives were present
from the Common Council. Boards OF Fire Water
ana Police commissioners The city Assessors
and Commissioner Of Public Works were also pres
ont The burial was in ST. Johns Cemetery. where
Rising Star Lodge f. and A. NJ. conducted ser
vice
pital on Wednesday, suffering from injuries re
ceived a runaway accident. was reported yester-
day improving. . .
At the special meeting Of the Board OF Health
on Wednesday it was decided 10 advertise for APP
plications for the place Of assistant plumbing in
specor The salary is not To exceed $3.50 n year.
The Yonkcrs District Homing club has arranged
q number Of flights for pigeons. beginning on May
9 The first flight will he to Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
MANARONECk

George f. Maxwell. VINO mas pee" 'a ', 30, ror
-, G, ,rbomoss Episcopal Church. will sail Tor
LIVERPOOL next week. -,
The confirmation of class OF twenty-oh o"'
drcn and adults will take place In 81 iho" >
Church on Tuesday night. Bishop fot,er wiz Nv
ossie,od nv the rector the Rev. +. f. German
The Village Trustees have received P'','o"
from one hundred citizens or Rye Nech' "'A9
that the question Of abrogating the 'eo'"'
poration he resubmitted to the voters ..
rho recention by tho Alumni Association to-nish.
,iu ba q pleasan, affair. The assemoly-roofn oi
tho High School Will be appropriately deco'' ,r'
and ,hcrc will he n musical programme "o
natronesses are Mrs. Thomas l.. Rushmore' Mrs,
r Moffct. Mrs Thomas MeighMan, snenccr Cone.
Mrs. s J. preston, Mrs. Charles NJ Baxter anu
Wrv + f German.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Actuarial Society Convention, No Madison-ave..
1890 Il. m.
Police Board meeting.
Queens County Jockey Club races. Aqueduct 25O
p. IN.
New-York Yacht Racing Association ONeilis.
n.
Yale Glee and Banjo Club concert. Carnegie Hall,
$50 r.
William Niven's lecture Academy OF Sciences,
Hamilton Hall, p. m.
Good Government Club +, No. lS East Eigh-
feminist, p. m.
Dr. NJ H. Harriss lecture. Temple Israel Har-
lem. p.
General Dodges dinner TO his military stan, Union
League Club, evening.
Union SETTLEMENT Association annual meeting,
Windsor Hotel p m.
John Mcneil AZ Hanson Street Baptist Church,
p.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
pEEESKILL.

poiob II Prime William A. Hunt and Frank
couch have prcpared their minute on tho death OF
Edward Wells. Peeksklll's wel-known attorney
and according 10 directions have presented II 70
Tho Supreme Court in White Plains, Justice D. ~
Dvkn,an presiding The memorial has been en'ereo
upon the minutes Of the Court
TIE annual meeting OF the eisht socie''e' "
christian Fndeavor of the town OF Cortlandt Is an
nounced 10 take place in the First Bapust Churc"
on MAY IS . 49,, ro,., CIerk's
,aico yesterday morning and after some prrltn
i,arv decisions by the referee, Charles y Neils;
the ballots we're opened and tho Board proceedea
r. recount them. In the afternoon an Appointment
was taken until to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
NEW ROCHELLE.

committee OF women gave to the Enterprise
Hook and Ladder Company last night large silk
flag The presentation speech was made in tho
Music Hall by Adam Kstinger. and followed
by reception and dancing
Ten candidates for baptism Will be immersed IA
Long Island Sound or IIuguenot Park Sun
day afternoon at 3 O'Clock. The Rev T.. ". Baylis
OF Bethesda Baptist church. Will be- assisted In
performing the ceremony by the Rev. ". N. Tay-
Tor OF Tarrytown
The married and single members Of Relief En-
ginc Company have arranged for mntch game or
baseball Memorial lay
The reading by Miss Mary French Field In Trinity
House last night was aitc11ed by n large audience,
Miss Field assisted b. Mrs L. Holt Dickson.
soprano. and John Francis Glider pianist. In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
HOME NEWS.
ARRIVAL

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE Hoif'L"'
BUCKINGHAM l.. Garter, of Pmadeipha'
FIFTH ANENUE-John Cassils ard Charies az
sils of Montreal J. II. Willard. of Omaha ana
Charles A Sinclair of Boston HOlLAND-Con-
gressman Francis G.. Newlands, OF Nevada 'he
Rev Dr. J. II. Colt, of Concord. y. H.: }. d. cam
eron. of Washington. ID. C., and Sainuel IS Wau'
Of Albany MANHATTAN-John Walker, or Plus
burg Penn: J. O. Moss of Sandusky. ONO, ana
Reid Northrop of ST. Louis. MURRAY HILL
Carlos French, of Connecticut; s. il. Savage OF
Boston: Robert Eeakie. of Hyde Park Mass ran
road Commissioner Ashley W. Cole and the Kew +.
Redecam Of Leicester Mass: Frederick H. ana
Edward Cuett. Of Troy. " Y, and Colonel \. H.
Mason of Springfield. Mass SWITZERLAND
Colonel Frederick ~ Smith. of Peoria. III. WIND
SOR-Dr r s Sutton of Piusburg, and Lieu
tenant j. A. Tobin OF the United States Navy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
SING SING.

Candiana. convict at the prison. who has given
TO the State valuable service since his incarcera-
ton was discharged yesterday morning having
served out his term OF imprisonment lie a
graduate Of schools OF sculpture and art In Rome
and his ability sculptor. modellcr and wood
carver has frequently been called into I'm finish
ing and ornamcnting the new administration build
ing In carving furniture. and instructor OF the
art class OF the prison I'm wOod-carving When he
went out yesterday morning he took with him 81
handsomely finished oak box. containing full set
OF tools pertaining his craft. present from the
State through the Warden's appreciation Of his
ability and faithful services.
The regular Republican Town Committee Gen
eral T. A. McAlpin chairman enjoyed an oyster
supper Motifs Hotel last evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
WHITE PLAINS.

Owing to the absence OF Henry G. Henderson, one
Of the counsel. who IS IN Washington engaged upon
the Ward-Fairchild election contest the hearing
in the investigation OF Superintendent Pierce =
management OF the Westchester Temporary Home
has been post poned Until the second week in May.
The investigation into the mental condition Of
Arthur ". Palmer. charged with murder. AZ
Mamaroneck which 20 have been resumed on
Wednesday. postponed for one week on nc
count OF the absence OF one Of the Commissioners.
Next Monday the May term Of the Supreme Court
Will open AT the Courthouse in this village. Justice
Garret j Garretson presiding. This viii be Judge
Garretson's first appearance as presiding Justice
Of the Supreme Court NJ this place. The civil cal
cndar contains l59 cases. which IS not large num-
infereat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
PORT CHESTER AND RYE.

The village election was held on Tuesday and Sam
uel Corrly and James Patterson were elected trus-
tees and John r. Conaty clerk. They had no oppo-
sitlon II SO happened that the election fell upon
the crystal wedding anniversary Of Mr.: and Mrs.
Patterson and a celebration was held at their
nome in Grace Church-st. About hundred people
were guests ana Mr.. Patterson received loving
cup as an anniversary gift
The members OF the Port Chester Athletic club
and their friends were entertained last night at n
vaudeville performance in the clubhouse in irving
ave. 4 buffet lnnch folloMed the programme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
NORTH TARRYTOWN.

4 fair for the benefit Of Pocantico Hook and Lad
der COMPANY. IT,. vas opened yesterday in the
truckhouse IN Beekman-ave The hall was deco
rated with flags and hunting The fair viii he con-
tinuoI to-day and tomorrow. -
Tho Rev. Luke J. Evers assistant rector OF St
Tcresa's Church. returned nome yesterday from a
trip 10 Rome and the Holy Land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
FryrBAL or MR. AND MRS. uUNSON.

The funeral OF Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Munson, who
died within a few hours OF each other Tuesday
last at their nome. No. 81 West Twenty-frst-st,
took place at O'Clock yesterday afternoon at the
house. The Rev. Percy Sinckney Grant, rector OF
-Hs Church OF tae Assumption, oiiciated and made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30

um,horpo Mrs Frederick Remington Mrs. John
Iahberton Mrs De Lancey Kane, MRS. rusr n,
,ridov, of Commander Cushing, |. >. ~; NIs
T'u p,r,gbt Fort Mrs La Sale A. Maynard ana
the women of the Choir Guild, under "iioSe ~"
snices the affair was given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATIrRE ALMANAC.

MINIATURE ALMANAC
Sunrise 4:se Sunset s55 Moon sets m 800 Moons age
HIGH WATER TODAY
~ candy Hook s:47 Gov. Island 7:22 He'll Cato V;Io
Hook 8:57 Gov. Island 1884 Hell Oate ''-'
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Announcements.


Henry A. Daniels NJ. D..
90 West -oth So
.nairments Of the Nervous Syhem Impotence serility
a, ike ailments Hours 10 l. d 10
Keep looking young and save your hair It's
c,to, and beauty With Parker Hair Halsam.
fJint.rcorns, the best Tor IL
E.&W Nakodas E&w
Ell in nigh. Ia IA. colin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30

brief address. The bodies were taken to New-Ha-
for burial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-30

Prince and Broadway.
Warren and Broadway.
Thirty second and broadway.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-30
fHg Loo or THe MAYFLoWER.
Handed TO Mr. Bayard to be brought
tn frbfa founftsxt

Handed TO Mfr Bayard to be Brought
to This Country.
london, April 3O.--The log Of the
Mayfower was formally handed over
to Thomas e. Bayard the former
United states ambassador to the court
of ST. James, yesterday afternoon in
the dlningroom of the bishop of Lon
don's official residence.
At the conclusion Of the formalities
tbs bishCp Of London rose and said:
"Mr Bayard. it affords me singular
pleasure to hand this to you for trans
mission to the United States. 1t is Of
great importance that such a docu-
ment should be in the hands of the citi-
zens Of the United States. and I am
very glad it is returning to the country
to which it originally belonged"
Hlr Bayard took the collection of
manuscripts, generally known as the
log of the Maydower,' and said;
81 could not have a more impressive
and agreeable duty than TO receive
this record Of the origination of the set
tlement of the country of which 1 am
a citizen, ard the proof of the original
share we had in the civil and religious
liberties of both countries. l will trans
init the documents, faithfully comply
with the decree, and shall place them
in the hands Of the governor of Massa-
chusetts. to be disposed of according
to the decree"