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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-14

The Manhattan earnings have fallen OH 30
much that the quarterly dividend has been re-
duced from one and half TO one PER cent. Ana
the quarterly dividend is sure to be reduced 10
nothing In a short time unless the company tries
to give better service than it has been giving
Few railroad companies were ever managed more
unwisely and injudciously in affronting ana
alternating public good than the Mammalian
has been. The policy Of It's directors has been ex-
tremely foolish and short sighted. This property
formerly so valuable and profitable. Will soon he
ruined unless its directors show more sense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-14

lions or deeply disappolnt those who nave cner,
ished them His action with reference 10 'ne
Police bin of the Republican organization VIII
60 far to settle a question which is still open
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usefulness will be extended by the larger oppor-
tunitles Of the Craftsmanship.

The free silver lecturers who are striving 10
make n paying business OF 1t In the FASTER"
cities are quite out In their reckoning. Little III
terest Is felt here In the subject and none IN ther
treatment Of It, II may still engage attention IN
the prairie dog districts but in these busy regions
alive with the awakening note OF prosperity we
have any number Of other things 20 think about
The orators may well take double reef IN
their orations and cease to worry over s'N-
necked and perverse generation which doesn't
care rap for them or their rhetoric or their doc
trineg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-14
Business Notirrs.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-14

Before the Metropolitan Traction Company is
allowed to tear up several OF the most important
avenues in the city in order TO put in an under
ground electric system 1t ought to be compelled
TO pay more attention to the convenience and
comfort OF It's passengers and TO the rights Of the
people generally. The management has been in
creasingly reckless in disregard Of its obligations
toward the community in recent years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-14

According TO the statement OF Professor Felix
Adler. Miss Frances Willard wants to vote "for
the sake OF promoting the naturalization OF
business the abolition Of representative govern
..ment the enactment OF prohbtory laws and
.the free coinage OF silver. declaration OF prin-
ciples calculated TO invite the union OF persons
who in general in violent opposition to
each other. II she were endowed with the bal
lot and empowered to work up a crusade on the
lines indicated she would soon find herself at the
head Of a political sect more curious than
full. pulling all ways, like a newly yoked pair OF
AccomacIi steera.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-14

H. when the shifting around caused by the
coming retirement OF two rear-admirals Is set
tied II should be found that the post OF chairman
OF the Lighthouse Board had fallen into the
hands OF Captain Winfield s Schley. now in COM
mand Of the flagship New-York. the men who are
Identified with the sea-going interests OF New
York City will have cause for qualification. Cap
tain Schley made an enviable record when he
was In charge Of the Third Lighthouse District
few years ago. and he has been assigned to
duty with the Board on his leaving the quarter
deck OF the cruiser. those who watched his work
at TompknsvIlle are hoping that his sphere Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-14

Yellow journalism Is having rather hard run
at present. being thrown out OF clubs and libra
ries right and left with scant ceremony polite
ness, in fact. with none at all The directors OF
these institutions unite with an immense and
growing number OF other people in considering ita
conduct as contrary to morals and public policy.
II is apparent that 1t must mend its ways or Its
staggering rhetorlcans will soon be barking to
empty benches.
The times., 1897-05-08
THE MUSIC OF WAGNER.
Complimentary Concert at the Mt
tIonaI Rifles Armory.

Musical students and the lovers OF Wag-
ners music will be pleased to learn that
there VIII be musical recital OF his works
next Monday evening at National Rifles
Armory, Oh G street. This recital viii
be conducted by Mr.. Basil Crump, bar.
rister at-law, assisted by Mrs. Barclay
g. Cleatiier. both OF london, England
Both Mr.. Crump and Mrs. Cleather are
accomplished musicians, and their re-
citals in other cities have aroused new
interest in Wagner's music.
The ''Parsefal'' prelude, presled from
"Die Meistersinger,' Siegfrieds Death
March," and other selections Will be
rendered on the organ by Mr.. Crump,
who will also interpret the motives of
the great musician underlying his compo-
sitions, and give some interesting phases
or his life and character, and some new
views of the meaning OF the Flying
Dutchuhan." "Parsefal' and 'Lohengrin.' y
Mrs Cleather, who will accompany Mr.
Crunlp on the piano, is charming English
lady. who has just returned from the
Theosophical crusade around the world
under the leadership OF Mrs. Tingley
Admission to the recital Will be free,
but VIII be by cards, which may be OBJ
tanned at the box office of Columbia The
alter by those wishing to avail themselves
OF the opportunity.
The times., 1897-05-08
PAREWEELS TO TRUESDELL
Clerks of His Office Pay Parting
Respects.
Friendly Expressions of Feeling by
Auditor Petty on Behalf of the
Clerks In the Office.

A pleasing incident disturbed the Or
dinary routine OF official affairs at the
Distri ct building yesterday afternoon when
the clerks Of the various branches of the
District service repaired in a body TO the
room of Commissioner Truesdell to pay
their parting respects and assure him of
their goodwill and regret at his depart
ure Auditor Petty acted as spokesman for
the employees, and in a few well-ehosen
remarks assured the departing Commits
sioner OF the cordial relations that had been
engendered among bis subordinates dur
ing his three years incumbency as their
chief and adviser, 1t was, he said, with
feelings of keenest regret that they Lad
assembled to pay their parting respects;
but he assured MIR. Truesdell that, though
his future course would not be inter woven
with his former associates. he would carry
with him the goodwill, affection and
esteem of every man in the District build
ing.
Their sincere hope would be that his
future might be as bright and prosperous
as was theirs during his service as Com
missioner, and that his stay among them
would always be recalled with feelings of
keenest appreciation.
In his response Mr. TTuesdeil said that lis
gratitude was only equalled by the surprise
of such an unexpected greeting, and that
he was glad to feel that ne had such
high place in the regard an d esteem OF his
associates. During his stay in office he had
been greatly aided in the work OF his office
by the fathfulness and efficiency Of his
subordinates, and that mainly TO their close
attention to business and faithful perform
ance OF duty had he been able to success
fully discharge the duties of Commissioner
He said that in his opinion there was no
branch OF the public service that equaIled
in efficiency and excellence the clerical
force of the District government, and that
he could unhesitatlngly say that the clerks
were the best he had ever known Though,
he said. he was to retire from the Com
Inissionership he would still retain a deep
and lively interest in al matters pertaining
to the welfare and improvement of the Dis
tnct and thatin relinquishing his duties he
felt assured that his successor, Mr.. Wight,
would prove an efficient Commissioner and
came under him,
In conclusion he wished his friends long
and successful life Of happiness, and trusted
that they would not lose sight of him after
his retirement TO the life OF q private cfu-
zen.
After the clerks had left the room they
stood about the halls in knots speaking Of
his approaching departure, and on III sides
nothing but regret and best wishes were
heard
The times., 1897-05-08
THREATEN TO WITHDRAW.
Belgium Delegates stard Out Again,

Belgium Delegates Stard Out Agains st
the Great Postal Powers.
The ways and means committee OF the
universal postal congress continued the
discussion Of the immediate transit system
yesterday Nearly all the members of the
committee were in attendance and many
delegates to the congress not members
OF the ways and means committee were in
and around the old Corcoran Art Gallery
building
The leading feature of the session was
The attitude Of the Relgian delegates toward
the reduction or abolition OF the compensa-
tion paid by sending countries, to those
countries through the territories OF which
the mails must pass before reaching their
destination.
1t was stated after the Adjournment; OF
the session yesterday that the Belgian
delegates threatened that their COVE enment
would withdraw from the Universal Postal
Union # her postal revenues werecurtaied.
This threat, il is said created somewhat
of q sensation among the delegates, who
said that as Belgium would be u heavy
loser by such withdrawal, it would be
UnbusineSslike TO attempt it.
The delegates of the United States
favor the adoption OF the direct transit
proposition, and are using such persuasion
as in their power to induce the Beigians
TO accept compromise.
Another question which was considered
in a cursory way yesterday was that of
an increase in letter weight. The postal
powers faxor this, but the smaller govern
ments or Europe oppose it.
An error has been committed by many
of the American papers in publishing that
Brazil Ia without a representative at
the congress. Brazil, however, is rep
resented by her consui-general at New
York, Senor A Fontoura. Xavier, who is
a skilled diplomat, postal expert and an
accomplis he'd linguist.
The times., 1897-05-08
COLORED PASTORS NAMED.
A. Nj. 4. Conference Appointments
for the Potomac District.

The Baltimore conference Of the A VI E.
Church came to close at baltimore Thurs
day, with the announcement of the ap-
pointnents. Charges had been filed against
some of the preachers for failing 10 pay
their debts, and the Rev. Henry Fl Sharp,
OF Waters Chapel, was on trial for using
the funds of the chapel. After careful ex-
animation and hearing the evidence, ne was
expelled from the connection
The bishop said that no pastor " ould re-
ceive an appointment until all claims were
settled. They put down the cash or .ote,
and then the business went on. The ap
pointments are as follows
Potomac District-Dr. 1. s. Lee. presid-
ing elder.
J. A Johnson, Metropolitan. Washing
ton; w. r. Arnold, Ebenezer. Washing
ton; W. II Hunter, st Paul's Washing
ton: j. c McEady, Garfield. Washing
ton; T. F Aldridge, Campbell. Washington;
j. c. Waters. Browns Memorial, Wash
ingtoR; j. o. Custus, Benning.
The times., 1897-05-08
ECHO OF THE HOLT WILL.
Distribution of One-Half the Estate
Prayed For.

a petition was filed before Judge Hagner
yesterday by John w Holt, Locke Ingie-
heart, RobertI. Holt Thomas Holt, Joseph
]. Holt, and Sarah holt, praying that a
distribution of one-half Of the estate of
the late Judge Holt, be ordered on a per
capita basis. A son of nephew OF Judge
Holt, and residing in Texas, also for
warded petition praying that he be given
the share allotted from the estate to his
father.
1t is said that in the event of the petition
being granted, the bond OF $500 filed by
Luke Deylin and Josephine Throckmorton
will be withdrawn and a satisfactory ar
rangement will be made suitable to all
parties concerned in the suit.
The arguments setting forth the reasons
for the petition will be heard at 10 o CLOCK
this morning before Judge Hagner. The
half of the estate for which distribution
is prayed is that part devised under the
instrument to Miss Lizzie Hynes. of Ken
tucky. the other equal beneficiary Her
interest in the estate was transferred to
the heirs at law in consideration of
certain amount after the alleged will had
been set aside by the jury.
The times., 1897-05-08
Ordered by Commissioners.


That the following work he done under
the permit system, upon deposit of one
half the estimated COST
Pave alley, in square 1877, estimated
cost, $246.
Lay cement sidewalk and reset curb
in front of No sos Fifth street northwest,
estimated cost, S42 so.
Repave driveway or east side OF Thirty
fourth street, between N and streets
estimated cost, So.
Contracts 23I1 and 237S, with J Mer-
rick Horn, for furnishing curb. are hereby
extended to June 1, 1897.
Contract 2372,s with Richard Seek, is
hereby extended June l., 1897.
That the cost t$77.07) of repairing the
tracks of the Capital Traction Company, 1t
the east end of the Mstreet bridge, be
paid from the appropriation for the Rock
Creek and street intercepting sewer,
the tracks having been injured at that
point by the construction Of said sewer
That permission be granted to connect
Nos. 1907 to 1926 B street southeast with
single house sewer for each two houses,
and that no exception he made in the ca Sc
OF the houses at Massachusetts avenue and
Fifteenth street southeast.
An allotment OF $4,000 from the ap-
preparation for Rock Creek and B street
interceptiBg sewer, for use in the current
quarter, is hereby approved.
That the lamp-posti in front of No. 1875
Ninth street northwest, be disconnected
from the main and taken down, estimated
COST, $l.5O, chargeable to appropriation
for street lighting.
That the lamp-post, on Twenty-fifth
street, between NJ and streets north
west, he re-erected, estimated cost, So SO,
charge able to appropriation for street
lighting
That 166 feet of 4-inch water main he
laid in the alley between Canal, B, Second
and Third streets southwest, square SIT
estimated cost, $12450.
The times., 1897-05-08
Miss HalIoweli,s Song.

The beautiful classic song just published
by Miss Alice Hallowell and Mr. Rufus C.
Garland of this city, will be rendered by
Mrs Kitty Thompson Berry and Mr.. Gar
land, on Saturday afternoon. at the Co
lurnbia Theater, upon the occasion of the
May hall to be given by Miss Luckett and
her pupils. Miss Macdonald will be tie
pianist The families of he President and
Vice President, members OF tne Cabinet,
Nine Romero, Mrs. Davis and Mrs Sayers
are among those who are expected to be
present.
The times., 1897-05-08
A WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION
The Washington Golf Club Tea a
Great Success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Entertain In
Honor of Secretary and Mrs
Gage at the Arlington.

Mrs Mckinley held reception yesterday
afternoon. Many strangers were present
as well as a number Of Washingtonians.
Mrs Mckinley was assisted by Mrs. Saxton
only, as Mrs. Borden left for her home
yesterday morning.
Among those who called We're Hon, Adlai
E. Stevenson, Senator and Mrs. julius Z.
Burrows, Mr.. and Mrs. Forbes Beale, MIR.
and Mrs. Ralph Kirkman, Mrs. John III.
Carson, Miss Carson. Miss Rosa Carruthers,
Mrs Robert Tichehor, Mrs. Arthur Gillette,
Mr. Edward II. Gbecn, Mrs. Fleming, MIS-.
William King, Mr.. Ross Thompson, Mrs.
Richard Chapman, Mrs Joseph Is. Church,
Miss MacYeagh, Mr.. Wayne MacVeagh-
The times., 1897-05-08
ROOSEVELT GETTING TO WORK.
VIII Start in Today on Tour of
Investigation.

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt will to-
day visit the navy yard in this city and in
spcct It. An investigation will probably
take place later.
Next week the Assistant Secretary will
begin his big job of overhauling the Brook
lyn navy yard, and he already has large
batch of specific charges to inquire into,
some of which relate to the dismissal of
employees for political purposes. 1t Is be-
ieved the invests cation will not begin be-
fore the end of the week
The times., 1897-05-08
Dav Confers with Rockhin.

Judge Day. who has been appointed
First Assistant Secretary OF State to sue
ceed W w Rockhill. was closeted with
Mr. Rockhill for about three hours yester-
day 1t is understood that he will assume
his new position next Monday.
The times., 1897-05-08

MI and Mrs. Fletcher Heath have been
spending q few days in Washington as the
guests of their brother, First A ssistant Post
master General Perry Heath. at his home
on Connecticut avenue.
The times., 1897-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. w s. Walker entertained
at dinner last evening at the Arlington. IN
honor of Secretary and Mrs Lyman j Gage
The guests included the Secretary OF War
and Mrs Alger, the Minister OF Mexico and
Mrs Romero, Mr.. Pioda, the Minister Of
Switzerland. and Mrs. George L. West
inghouse.
The times., 1897-05-08

The tea which was given yesterday at
the Washington Golf Club attracted sew
eral hundred people, and was pronounced
the most enjoyable affair of the season.
The fact that it was almost entirely an
outof-doors affair contributed largely to
it's success The beautiful view from the
heights overlooking the city and river fur
nished enjoyment while one was supping
a cup of tea or eating an ice. The putting
green, with its group of enthusiastic
players, was both picturesque and inter
esting, and the scarlet coats of the men
added brilliant splash of color TO the
animated scene.
The tables where refreshments OF fancy
articles were sold were placed under
wide-srreading trees, and groups or hand
some matrons or pretty young girls in
dainty gowns fitted about, satisfying
the wants of purchasers.
Mrs. Richardson was in charge OF the
tea table, while Mrs Jack Rodgers
poured tea. Mrs Loquer and Mrs. Wit
Iner were in charge of the ice cream. and
Mrs John Poore, the confectionery. Among
those assisting were: Mrs. Edward Nc
CeuIey. Mrs Michler, Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs
Leoua-d Wood. Mrs Hartwell Heath, Mrs.
jenkins, Mrs. Manning, Miss Mary VIII
Jams. Miss Martha Hichborn, Miss Patton.
Miss Gwynn, Miss Emory, Miss Mckeeyer,
and Miss Condit-Sniith.
Mr George Dunn, Mr George HELEN,
Dr. Jenkins, DR.. Murray, and Nr Alher-
TIM were among the gentlemen who were
conspicuous in their red coats, while the
Misses Boardman, Miss McKeever, Miss
Woodward. Miss StebbiDs, and Miss Pat
ton were among those who took part in
the putting match. Mrs Richardson Of
fered ss a prize a box Of golf balls,
which was won by Miss Stebhins
Among the large number who went out
for the afternoon were Mr and Mrs. Emory,
Miss Emory. DR. Whiteof Boston, Mrs. Brice,
Miss Brice, Miss Saunders OF Philadelphia,
Mrs Condit-Smith, Miss Hyde, Miss Cor
don and Mrs. Mcmillan.
Mrs n. L. Anderson will give tea this
afternoon at the Country Club ia honor Of
the former ambassador to Italy and Miss
Macy eagh.
The times., 1897-05-08

Nine Albertine has gone to her beaiiu-
ful country home at Coberg. ~ T., lor
the summer.
The times., 1897-05-08

MI William E. Curtis is in Albany, n. Y,
where he will lecture prior TO his depar-
ture for Europe. Mr.. Curtis Will be ac-
companied on his trip abroad by his fam
lily They expect to sail on June 9 via
City of Paris, and will attend the Queens
diamond jubilee.
The times., 1897-05-08
ADJUSTMENTS. A
SIt ia tho Rast ou Earth

''It is the Best on Earth"
That is what Edwards s. Parker. ner-
chants, of Plains, Ga. say of Chamberlain
Pajn Balm, for rheumatism, lame back.
deep-seated and muscular pains Sold by
Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail Drug
gist, 93S F ST and Conn. ave. and st NV
The times., 1897-05-08
sAKS SAYS

SAKS SAYS
No other house does. ever did. or ever
yin. sell such sterling qualities as such
NV prices as we quote.
The times., 1897-05-08

Mrs N L. Anderson will give tea this
afternoon at the Country Club ia honor Of
the former ambassador to Italy and Miss
Macy cagh
The times., 1897-05-08
DIRECTORS.

WILLIAM +. GUIDE.
HILLMAN A. HALL.
j. y. McILHENN Y.
WILBUR r. n ASH.
r. e. .GIESEkINd,
The age-herald., 1897-10-03
AN ATTEMPT FOR LIBERTY
THREE JAIL BIRDS FOUND SAWS
 AND ACID.
Two Bars Had Been Severed Before the Plot Was Discoyered-They Were Badly
 Wanted Criminals.

An attempt to saw through the bars of the county jail and allow thres un- tried men to breath the air of liberty wes nipped in the bud Friday. The matter was kept quiet, but leaked out yesterday.
 The men who made tha attempt were John Smith, an alleged Nashville dia- mond thief; Tom BlaclSham, held for trial for murder committed in Warrior and man named Mathews. Out of Smiths cell were taken saws, flies and a bottle of acid.
 Charles Myers, who kill=d a man on Morris avenue about eighteen months ago, was said to have informed the jailor about the plot. This he denied as well as the officials.
 Some of the deputies and Warden Daly were aware that the tools were in the jail for several days, but could not To- cats them. Friday the men went to work on the bars and succeeded in saw ing or burning away two of them before they we're caught. They were locked up in different cells and the tools and acid confiscated,
The age-herald., 1897-10-03
NEGROES MADE THE ATTACK Assault of George Lekas Will
 Be Avenged. THE POLICE WERE FOlLED When Their Efforts Were Exhausted Deputy Ball Was Detailed and Found the Guilty
 Parties-lndictmen Made.
HE POLICE WERE FOILED

The perpetrators of the murderous as- sault upon D. Lekas, fhe Greek mer- chant. at the corner of First avenue and Twenty street, have at last been discovered and are In the hands of Sheriff OBrien.
 Their names are Harry De Shazo, ''Kid' Williams and John Williams, alias Sonny Williams, and the latter is now doing time at Pratt mines for similar assault upon another Greek.
 After the police had exhausted all of their efforts in this direction, Sheriff O'Brien detailed Deputy Sheriff Jim Ball to work up the case. Deputy Ball at once went to work determined to run these criminals in and worked link af- ter link until he had we'll connected clue to the perpetrators. During the course of this investigation he was com- pefled to make several trips to Mont- gomery and Clayton. At the latter
 
 him the desired information. Returning to this city dle held a conference with the solicitor and the evidence being deemad satisfactory and sufficient for conviction warrants were sworn out upon affidavit of Geo. Lekas and the arrests made on Sept. 16.
 After the arrest of these negroes, for they are all negroes, they stoutly main- tained thedr innocence of the charge. but finally two of them sent world to Sheriff O'Brien that they wanted to see him. They then made cl=an confessions to the deed and told how 1t was planned and executed. These statements were reiterated before the grand jury with the result that true biIls have been made against them.
 TIhe assault on ilie Greek was A moss cowlardIy one for the purp SC of robbery. About F o'clock one rf ghlt during March three negroes came to his place of busi- ness a frlIGt stand and rasbauraaat, un- der the prelheNt of buying some lining to eat. When they interrupted their nssauH LeSas attempted 10 defend h mseR, but was overpowered and pourdsd over tl,s head with a club, rendering him uncorn- scgous for the thine being. They then robbed the place and left. About 1:30 isD tine morning Policeman Brown was attracted by groans and found Lekafs fn am almost dying condition. He was given medical a6tention but has not yep fully recovered from the effects of the assault.