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New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
IN THE EAR WEST.

Sacramento Cal. Jan. l2-Cnited States Senator
Perkins will be reelected at the Joint session Of the
Legislature tomorrow. Both houses In separate
ballot at noon to-day gave him majority Of four
teen.
Salt Lake City Utah. Jan. l2-The Legislature
met Yesterday and organized. The Senatorial fight
has not vet begun but IT j. plainly TO be seen that
the contest is between Rawlns. Thatcher and Hen
derson Thatcher will be opposed by the Mormon
church even though he up 10 late day a
member of the Twelve Apostles and Rawins
seems have the inside track, Henderson Is
be the dark horse.
Boise Idaho. Jan. l2.-The supporters Of Dubois
for Senator received q setback yesterday In the
senate by the adoption of the minority report Of
the Committee on Elections, which recommended
and putting IN their places TWO Populists. The
Dubois men claim they have twenty-six silver
Renublican and SIX Fusion Democratic votes left.
making four short of enough 70 elect on the first
ballot The Popusts are conhden. and have re-
neved their efforts 10 induce the Democrats to
unite with them some Populist.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
THE CONTEST FOX THE PRESIDENCY.

ZACH FACTION IN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SAYS ITS CANDIDATE WILL BE ELECTED
The all-important question to the Board Of Edu-
cation the election Of a president for the coming
year is 10 be decided at the annual meeting OF the
Commission at No. rs Grald-st. this afternoon.
The election is Of more than ordinary importance
this wear as it gives TO the Board the first oppor-
tunity 10 reorganize since the Pavey-Page law
uo,, into effect abolishing the old trustee system
Under this measure a number OF important reforms
have been made in the school system, and those
commissioners who originally supported the bill
though before it, passage they were in the minor
,,,. in the Roard-have had sufficient additions 10
their numbers 10 create desire on their part 10
control the policy Of the Board
charles Bulklev Hubbell las been the leader in
rho reform movement. and il the candidate Of the
reform element for the presidency President koo-
or, uclav is the candidate of the conservative ele-
men, for reelection Eleven votes are necessary TO
secure the Office and the faction supporting Mr..
ftubbeu and that supporting Mr.. Maclay each
saws that il can count the required number OF
votes Commissioner Mack will nominate Mr.. Hub
hell this afternoon. and either Commissioner Little
or Commissioner Ketchum will place Mr.. Maciay in
, nomination.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Hubbell Will be elected.
and base my assertion the votes Of the follow
ing commissioners. who will | believe cast their
ballots In his favor. Messers Peaslee. Prentiss,
Rogers. Taft. Mack. Agar. Anderson: Eustis'
Speycr Greenough and Montant. Mr. Mack inti-
mated however that the vote would be so close
that each candidate would be- compelled 10 vote
for himself He said that there was possibility
that Commissioner Anderson. who is on his way
homo from Salt Lake city. might not reach New
York IN time to be- the meeting. but even then
he figured on eleven votes for Mr. HubbelL
Commissioner Joseph J. Little told Tribune re-
porter. who found him at his home No % West
Forty-nfth-st.. last night. that h. expected his
candidate 10 be elected at this afternoon meet
Present Indications are thdf Mr. MdClay Will
win on the first ballot" said Mr.. Little and
believe that that is his own opinion. He will have
thirteen votes. | think | hear that the opposition
Is divided and that some members have intima ed
their lack OF willingness vote either for Mr..
Maclay or Mr. Hubhc Still. I do not expect 10
see A third candidate in the field.
Mr. Little declined TO give the names Of the
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
DEFEAT FOR sHEEHiN ~ ERIE.

Buffalo. Jan 2.-The Democratic General
County Committee met to-day and rcorganized nv
the election Of officers for the ensuing year The
regular Democracy sustained boy vote q
two 10 one and William H. Cureback Samuel J.
Transporter and Abram Lang the regular organ.-
zaton candidIte We're elected chairman. secre-
tary and treasurer. In opposition 10 candidates
representing sx-Ileutenant- Governor Sheehan Of
New-York City. The result l. d victory for Nor
man f. Mack proprietor Of The Buffalo Times"
who has waged A consistent and stsadfast war;
fare against Sheehan's Interference I'm local Affairs
for the last six months.
The Republican General County Committee also
organized to-day Henry " Brendel chosen
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
sprCT-TiTION LEADS TO FORGERY.

Arthur Ecklund. the twenty -year-od son OF
the Rev Henry W. Eckund. pastor OF South
BROOKLYN Swedish Church, was arrested last night
in Brooklyn on "A charge OF passing forged checks.
Edgar Mcdonald cashier OF the Nassau National
Rank OF Brooklyn. made the charge. He alleges
that the Young man passed checks drawn on the
bank TO which forged the names Of A O.
Carlson tailor living at No 1l3 South Oxford
St by whom Ecklund had been employed since
September 49,, r., ,,.,, -, o,so,
The police reported that Ecklund had confessed
10 passing bad checks OF the face value or $500
lie said 10 them that he had been tempted 10 dc IL
h.caus. of Specializing In stocks Ills father baiied
him out and the tailor agreed not TO press any
charge against the young man Ihe chiet COM
nlalr.,.t .owever, l. the bank cashier.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

thought. and as Constitutional lawyer he is the
logical successor OF Daniel Webster. f1e owns no
legislators but he presided with decacy and
skill over a State convention OF picked men. whose
labOrs were prodieiOus and whose work X an en-
during monument to their patriotism and wisdom.
He has no political pull. but he exposed David Il.
Hills infamous plot to steal a Stat, Legislature
and mad saa' n Maynards crime odious
that the people buried him beyond resurrection in
1895 and restored the Republicans to power in this
State He could not put gold into platform In
which 1t wa already imbedde1 and then go home
and brag about it: but he teach the great
principles Of a protective tariff and OF Ameri-
can currency good gold the world ,Ap
plause)
suffer from illusions. There il more
chance for Joseph H. ChOate than for the baby
on our block: but the legislator who resists the
bla ndishmentS OF power will retain mis- self-respect
and be held in high honor by every right minded
citizen. Great applause).
After Mr.. Woodhouse's speech, the audience
was dismissed.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
THE RAILROAD Y. w. r. 4. ANNTTERSARY
CORNELIUS VANDERBIIT's ABSENCE DEEPLY RE-
GRETTED-sPEECHES BY W. II. BALDWIN
AND CHAUNCEY NJ DEPEw

CORNELIUS VANDERBILTs ABSENCE DEEPLY RE-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BY W H. BALDWIN
AND CHAUNcEY NJ. DEPEw
A locomotive engineer on the West Shore Rail-
road about twenty-five years ago happened 10
meet Cornelius Vanderbilt and in the course Of
a conversation. told him about association Of
railroad which had been organized small
village on the road the objects Of the association
being somewhat similar to the present Christian
association for young men Mr.. Vanderbilt; saw
a useful future H. this city open 70 such society
as the engineer described 10 him. and meet
ing was held on October 2s 1915. with the aim Of
organizing a Christian association Of railroad
men. The organization started with fair
prospects. and in 1857 Mr. Vanderbilt gave to it
the handsome building No 961 Madson-ave This
i now the Railroad Branch Of the Young Mems
Christian Association
When IN. association was founded there was no
similar organization in the State and only three IN
this country. Now there are hundreds Of such soc-
etie- Mr. Vanderbilt has always taken A deep in
teres, in the growth of the branch in Madison ave
and has contributed literally 70 help its work. Last
night Al the celebration Of the tweniyfrst dnniver-
sary of the orglnizaton for the first time in It's his
tory Mr. Vanderbilt absent from an annual
meeting and hS absence was noticed by all me Old
members In speaking OF Mr. Vanaerbts absence
Chauncey VI Depew who presided. said that all knew
that Mr. Vanderbilt had desired 10 be present nut
his Doctor would allow him TO venture out;
ent OF an anniversary hymn: composed by O. A.
Warburton the secretary Of the branch AdiresSes :
were made 10y W II Baldwin Jr.. president OF
the Long Island Railroad and MI Depeewi r., - Lne
Rev DIT NJ Woolsey Stryker president or Ham!l-
ton College was 10 have spoken. but was Kept
away from the meeting by cold: Mr.. BALDWIN de-
clarsd that more mutual consideration was seen
between railroad men and officials to-day than was
the cass fifteen years ago The men ne said. de-
mand fair treatment. ana hlgner CHRISTIAN spirit
existed on the part OF the offcfS~.
The Reception Committee who arranged the cele-
hration consisted Of James II. Dawson. William
Van Thof Edward Willis and J. Lyon Woodrun.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
WINTER WEATHER ~ EARNEST.

\ HIGH WIND AND \ Low TEMPERATURE. WITH
PROSPECTS OF GREATER COLD TO-DAY.
Now that winter has reasonably good start
after its enient mood In the last few days 1t Is likely
TO remind that W. have 20 far had little real winter
weather Yesterdays weather conditions some
wnat startling after the mild atmosphere and sun
shine Of the closing days Of last week but the cod.
according 10 the weather prophets. Is likely 10 last
for a while
Nothing thlrs on, the crowds in the street. like a
heavy rain or biting cold snap with a northery
wind Yesterday the latter conditions prevailed and
me appearance ~ many OF the town streets reminded
a n,-sarbv OF SUNDAY Every collar was turned
an and every one went about his or her business
though speed records were 10 be- broken.
Tie average temperature yesterday was 10 degrees
Will. the wind hummed about the big buildings al the
rat, Of thirty miles hour. More Of this northwest
vind il nromisei for to-day with possibly lower
tamperatiire even than yesterday. but there no
snow storms In sight
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

PEEP INTO SOME BUSINESS coRRb
SPONDENCE.

PEEP INTO SOME BUSINESS coRRS
sPoNDENcE
In reply to letter from minister in New
Jersey. who mad inquired regarding some
nourishing and healthful drink that would
take the place OF coffee for those who had
been injured by coffee drinking. the follow
ing statements were made: our Postum
coffee is a food drink which looks like the
finest Mocha coffee and has the fragrant
aroma. 1t creams up with the golden brown
color OF old Java. and really seems 10 the
coffee drnker a vertable cup OF the much
loved beverage. but it is made wholly ard
entirely OF grains. and is decidedly fattening
and nourishing. The stomach troubles and
bowel and liver complaints disappear under
its use, for the reason that the real cofee.
which contains the same poisonous alkaioids
as strychnne. tobacco whiskey and NOR.
phine has been dismissed. and pure food In
a liquid form taken in it's place.
Postum Is shipped to physicians. and ~
order Of physicians. to various parts of the
country: a package containing enough for
30 cups is sent for - cents. postpaid; IL
packages, by express. prepaid. $50.
1T is used by the children and their
perents freely. with good results. 1t is high
ly recommended by the medical profession
and others but we take the position that
preparation that is made Of natures pure
grains alone needs no human Endorsement
1t has it's health certificate from higher
'source. Very respectfully. Postum Cereal
Co. Lin. Battle Creek. Mich"
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
MEETINGS AND ENTEPT4TNHENTS

The annual poo; tournament Of the Delta Kappa
Epson Club was begun last evening at the club
house No West Thirty-hrst-st. The tournament
will he continued throughout the winter on Tues
dav and Friday evenings I'm each week. and at
the end OF the season prizes will be awarded 10
the winners Those entered are W II. Bosworth.
: Wvman Smith C. r SlOcum. r : Williams.
q p Seitz r. VI Youmans. DR.. + ;. Grant. \. l..
Brown George Ross. Alexander Mcneil, christie
rher Hefser Emery Hawes and J. r. I.eavy. To-
marrow night the annual whist tournament OF the
ciuh hegins and will be- continued on Thursday
,,eb, In each week until IL Is finished.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
SENATOR 0 H. PLATT RENoMINATED.

Hartford Conn Jan l2-The Republican caucus
OF Senator'S and Representatives for the nomination
NJ United States Senator for six years from March
t.o- was held in the Hall Of Representatives this
afternoon. OrV!lle n. Platt OF Meriden. was nom-
mated by acclamatiOn 20 succeed himsei
The democratic members OF the General Assembly
in caucus to-day nominated Joseph 3. Sargent, Of
Nou- avon for ScnLtlr.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
FAIRBANKS WINS IN INDIANA.

NOMINATED IN CAUCUS AFTER BOLT or THE
OPPOSITION.
Indianapolis. Jan. II (SpeciaD.-The Republi-
can joint caucus 20 nominate a United states
Senator was held tonight at the State House.
Senator Newly presided. The first motion pre-
cipitated a conflict that ended in a temporary
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
Professor Edwin Checkley. the al

Professor Edwin Checkey tne author Of 4
Natural Method Of Physical Training" who has
o,e,ed new school for instruction IN the Cneckley
system at No i,75s Broadway. will give the nrst Of
= ,o,rss of lectures for ladies only Friday AT
g o,ciock ar the school. The subject Will be How
70 Keep Healthy without ,iymnastlc Exercise or
1,a,in0', This lecture marks the beginning OF
onrse 10 be delivered by Mr. Checkley 70 MS pupils
ond others desiring 10 attend the coming season
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
rhe at,n .nnu.l n,ee.ng OF the fOreIsn mIssIOnary

socie,ies OF all the representative denominations In
rho United states and Canada began yesterday
afternoon in The rooms Of the Board OF Foreign
Nfssions OF the Presbyterian Churcn. Az No. l56
i'is,heave The meetings Will be continued to-day
and ro-morrow and will end win a mass-meetng In
carneg.e Hall on Friday evening.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

chairman and George Gatchell treasurer.
George D. Emerson will be elected secretary. &c
succeed himself at the next meeting
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

bolt including fourteen members Of the House
and Senate. The boiling members were in oppo-
sition to Charles w. Fairbanks and their griev-
ance they said, the result or the vote on
the question as to whether they should have
secret or an open ballot which stood - to 3:' in
favor Of an open ballot.
It was evident that some did not want the cam
didates to know that their promises were out to
two persons. Representative Stetler. Of Goshen,
shouted for Lew Wallace as he walked with the
other boilers to the Senate Chamber. He had
been counted for Fairbanks. The greatest ex-
citement prevailed. The Senators in the move
ment were Bozeman, Hubbell. Duncan. Kerns.
Early and Collett
The caucus rescinded the action requiring an
open ballot after the retirement Of the boiters'
and then sent several committees to them. in
forming them Of what had been done. 1t took a
consdera BILE time for the boilers 10 secure enough
courage TO face the indignant crowd of Republi-
cans on the outside in returning TO the caucus.
Once there however, the vote was taken. and 1t
resulted in a victory for Fairbanks ny vote OF
so to - for the opposition, divided between Lew
Wallace and McKeen.
The election must occur on or before January
10 Mr. Fairbanks at the Denison House.
and received the news with calmness. both as 10
the bolt and the result. He expressed gratitude
at the splendid support given him. 1t is said
that the bolt proposed by r. I. Mcdonald,
Of Fort Wayne.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

Tho installation Of officers Of the Patriotic Repub-
t,,, C-lub No PAS East Seventy-eighthst will take
Mace this evening There Will be- speeches. sing
ing and instrumental music and refreshments VIII
he served
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

Tho New-York Board Of Trade and Transportation
,, have its twenty third annual meeting to-day AZ
an m AZ No 9O3 Broadway. Several subjects OF
n,erest will be discussed.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

Fur Capes. Collarettes. Muffs. Large assort'
ment lowest possible prices for strictly reliable
goods c. c. Shayne. Manu- End St. West.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

There Is but one genuine original Postum
Cereal Food Coffee. with multitude of
limitations offered Just az good.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

General sickles will speak tonight on the Cuban
situation before the Nineteenth century 'luo' at
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Hiram II. Steele then read the following reso-

lutions. which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That the great State % New-Y York
should be represented in the National Senate now
a. of old by its eminent and honored citizens
and that these days Of political uncertainty ana
the United States Senate especially the historic
principles Of the Republican party should have the
clcarcst utterauce and the ablcst advocacy.
Resolved That Joseph H. ChOate is cons pruOusly
fitted 10 serve his country. his State and his party
in this high office. His reputation is spOiless and
his great abilities have been wcll approved He f.
our foremost constitutional lawyer. our most dis
tinguished orator steadfast Republican and "a
true patriot. a whose services State should
he proud command.
Resolved. That urged upon representa- tives
in the State Legislature the election the United
States Senate % Joseph II. ChOate. the only avowed
candidate thus far named. and ask our fellow
citizens 10 cooperate with us in securing this end
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
EIECTORiT VOTE BY STITFc

The following is the electoral vote by States as
the result OF the meeting of the various State
81 Yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

Charles W Fairbanks il a lawyer Of Indianapolis
who was formerly journalist His success in that
branch o. the law known corporation law has
given him wide reputation. and he is one OF the most
skilful and sage railroad attorneys in the West He
was born az 'nonvilA Centre. Ohio in 1852 and was
graduated from the OHIO Wesleyan University AZ the
age Of twenty Mr. Fairbanks secured position with
the Associated Press Of Pttsburg through the IN
huenca OF his uncle William Henry Smith. He found
time 10 practice Journalism ard read law a. the same
time and after his admission. the bar he be-
came solicitor for the Chesapeake and ONO Railroad
He & now Interested largely In many Western rail-
roads being president and one Of the principal stock
holders Of the Terre HauJe and Peoria. He j. highly
regarded as a railroad fnancer. and his mastery OF
corpOratlon and railroad law enables him 70 combine
tho two important functions OF director and solicitor
Mr. Fairbanks L. amateur In agriculture and h0rti-
culture He owns a fine farm in Illinois and paying
fr,tif ranch near old San F}ernariinO in Southern
california He temporary chairman Of the 81.
Louis Republican Convention.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
SPEECH OF MR.. wOODHOUsE.

sylvester l.. Woodhouse the last speaker Of
the evening. spoke in part follows:
Who is Joseph H. Choate? He has not The price
Of a dinner II payment in political patronage II re-
quired. but he has rare wisdom rich culture broad
craftsmanship, skill In affairs. and Is profoundly
learned in the great principles Of government. He
cannot pack = convention debauch primary.
but he Is 4 master OF assemblies leader OF
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

said in part
In the entire period Of his service NJ. Patt three
times only addressed the Senate. For his maiden
speech he selected April 49, 1881. the anniversary IF
natted farmers stood and fred the heard round
fo- world" Mr.. Platts speech as follows
'Nlr President: | desire TO announce for the day
that ! am paired with the Senator from Californi,
On April o. 1881 for the third and last time address
ing the Senate. he said Il am paired. bu. in order
TO make a quorum vote nay!' Well his friends
may urge sometimes the best service legisa or
render his constituents l. TO mold his tongue I
cOncede this be cOnspcuOusly OF some OF our
public men. and viii not gainsay the claim OF ms
friends that il may be true ot Mr.. Platt Grant il
you please that Mr. Platt possesses great executive
ability. l. II executive ability specially want In
the United States Senate What we want there is
forensic ability. What want there is power In
debate. What want there Is a great orator like
Joseph H. ChOatei Not mute and inglori0us Mil
ton Ike Thomas c. PIatt Iaugntert
And "A word iis being worth
while for Independent citizens TO Mr. Choate's
candidacy gentleman who is engaged here IN
Brooklyn in urging his fellow Republicans TO try
TO persuade Mr. Plat 10 be candidate said to me
the other day. why are you hiring Historical
] will wager you he said that he will not have
single vote from Kings County In the Repub-
lican caucus" Well. gentlemen. whether Mr..
Choate gets vote or not. believe money is
misspont energy. If there be aroused in thought
ful citizens conception of the pass 10 which
what We call representative government has been
brought No man IL III 10 serve In the I.egisla ature
available for the United States Senate We know
well that the political methods Of time
enslaV- the wills of too many Of eeisla tors.
The men al Albany who say that Mr.. ChOate
100 late TO gain their votes confess them
selves guilty OF treason TO representative govern
men
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

William q. Browning.
Frederick T. Brown.
james A. blanchard.
II. l.. CLARK.
Frank II. Carpenter.
John =. Dickerson.
Francis L. Furnali.
Frederick u. Grant.
Wellington Holbrook.
J X. Haywood.
Albert q. Hyde.
George ". Lyon.
John J Mccook.
David Milliken. "
William :. Nichols.
James ". Perry.
Augustus q. psinr.
!. Dwight Ripley.
Arthur T. Sullivan.
Grant B. Sciley.
Edward A. Treat.
Charles y. Taintor.
John W Nroon an.
william IL wallace.
John ;. Wise.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
MR.. MKEEN THE NEXT SPEAKER.

lanes McKeen. president Of the Hamilton
Club was the next speaker. and he made a witty
address aimed especially Mr. Platt which
was received with laughter and applause. He
said in part:
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13

He then introduced Charles Stewart Smith as
another man who not afrd6 10 fight boss
ism. and who had come across the Bridge to
lend a hand in the fight. He was warmls vel
coined. Mr Smith said in par:
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
JOSEPH W. HOWE.
Secretary.

Fifty members OF the Union League club have
sent 10 the members Of the Legislature paper in
Tho form OF a remCnstrance against the action or
the club on the evening Of December 10. The paper
declares that the Committee Of Fifty is composed
of both Republicans and Democrats and the ac-
tion OF the club not IN accordance with the
feelings OF II large number Of the members OF the
clnh The naper Is slgned by The following.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-13
DIR. STORRS INTRODUCED

Mr.. Schieren then briefly introduced Dr. Storrs
as one Of Brooklyns foremost citizens. The ven
erable pastor was received with volley of APP
plause He spoke with great vigor and feeling
and his speech was in part as follows: