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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
TO OPPOSE SENATOR LODGES BILL.

AN IMMIGRATION PROTECTIVE LEAGUE oRoAN-
lied IN THIS CITY
The Immigration Protective League was organ
tied and bylaws for its government and guidance
were adopted at meeting at the Aston House yes
terday afternoon. W. BouTke Cochran. on the
motion Of Oscar S. straus was unanimously elect
ed president Oswald Ottendorfer. Oscar s. Straus,
Ashbe p Fitch William Lloyd Garrison. of Ros-
ton; John Crane Or. John Frederick. Paul Goepel
and Father Bonaventura PiscOpo were elected vice.
presidents and James Mcmahon. president Of the
Immigrants Industrial Savings Bank, and Dr. j.
II. Senner were elected respectively treasurer and
secretary Of the League. The constitution adopted
by the League provides that Il shall be National
organization, with local branches in every part OF
the country and a general headquarters in New
York.
Ii is proposed TO hold a public meeting at an
carly date in either Carnesie Han or in Cooper
Union, at which steps vii! be taken to oppose me
bill Of Senator Lodge. 10 be introduced in the Sen
ate January H. providing that immigrants ar
irving In this country must be able TO read nVe
lines Of the Constitution In their natal tongue be-
fore being permitted TO land James =. carter Will
be asked TO preside at the meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
BOUGHT BY THE Y. Il. O. A.

The Young Mems Christian Association has
bought Of Margaret A Murphy, Huldah A Duryea.
Mary T. Kelly and William DetmolJ the plot OF
land at the southwest corner Of Lexingtoa-ave
and epty-sixth-st. The lot is 7sSxl25 IN size
and there now stands upon 1t three tlree-story
brick dwelling houses that face in Twenty-sixth-
ST. and four similar buildings facing in Lexington
ave. which included in the purchase The
price paid considerably exceeded $1,000
Cleveland r. Dodge. one OF the trustees OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, said that the
purchase made so that Il the association
should se. its present building at Fourth-ave and
Twenty taird-st 1t would have site 10 build
upon The property now owned by the Young
Mems Christian Association IN Twenty-thi rd,s !.
has been on the market for several years IL mas
Increased greatly in value since the association
acquired II. and It is the opinion OF the trustees
that a less valuable site would answer the pur-
poses Of the organization fully as well For ma
reason il has beea decided 10 sell tho properly
provided satisfactory offer can be secured: sew
cral offers have been received, but none OF tnen
have seemed large enough 10 tho committee III
charge Of the sale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
ANOTHER SETBACK FOR CONSTOCK.

Meyer Chinskey, a bookseller, Of No. 70 Lud-
lowest whom Anthony Comstock. CT the Society
for the Suppression OF Wee. has been prosecuting
in the Court Of Special Sessions on The charge or
selling an immoral book. was acquitted yesterday
in that court The case was begun some time ago.
and the hearings were adjourned from time to time
until the Court could decide which Of the two
,ransIatiops OF the book presented for It's con-
alteration Uhe original work being in Hebrew
was tho correct one. At ono Of these hearings
Presiding Justice jerome ordered Mr. comstock
from behind the railing into tho body OF tho court.
room MI Coynstock conteEded that The title OF
the work was "Massa Tolo meaning The story
Of the Crucihed One" and that II had been printed
Of the missionaries who were at work among me
Teyvisb people Chinskey. however, asserted that
~. ~. was "Massa Solo or '"1he Story Of the
Hanged one written by Jewish priests priest; sew sew
vas an allegorical tale intended 10 !nculcate good
morals and high standard OF principles IN the
reader The Court adopted the booksellers VIEW
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
I'M NOW 4 MOULIN Rouge.

John B. Doris who recently gave up tho attempt
70 conduct a permanent circus in West Forty
second-st now intends TO reopen the Same building
for another purpose. No has formed What Is called
,hs Moulin ROUGE Amusement Company. Carpen-
ters are now at work laying Moor for dancing ana
II Is hoped that the house can be opened in sem
b,ancs O, the famous Moulin Rouge OF Paris as early
as next Monday But the preparations may take a
little longer than that
There will be no entertainment offered IN me pace
except dancing unless refreshments which w!.l be
sod oe counted as Entertainment. There Win be Il
CORPS Of professional dancers. and at certain tines
Querade and fancy dress balls are also projected.
and prizes will be given for dancing from time TO
time.
M Doris said Of ais project yesterday The idea
simply is TO provide for the general arlsc-
men, and pleasure OF those who desire Kill time.
7 imagine that the respectable public wants such a
our motto"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
SAVING TINE.

The waste Of time is one Of the things most 10
be guarded against in this busy and rushing
modern world. Men like Huxley and lyman
have cried out against the demands upon the
time Of scientists made by society and domestic
life. Great workers like Darwin ana Iltlre va Ia
used every scrap Of precious time and carefully
protected themselves against needless loss OF an
hour we do not often reflect on the u7neces-
sary waste Of time in the simpler operations OF
daiiv lie In housekeeping for example. which
OF necessity takes SO much time. the contrlV.
anoes for saving time are not what they should
be But one great tirne-saver has been found
the gas range. Waiting for coal FIRE 10 come
up" waiting for II to cool of, are unknown
things in an up-tc-date kitchen. The gas range
is ready for instant use by turning key. does
its work quicker than coal. and ceases TO ger
crate heat instantly when the gas is turned OF.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
THEIR SEALsKINS MAY GIVE TROUBLE.
PASSENGERS on TEE UMBRIA AND NEw-YoRK
Likely TO HAVE THE FIRST EXrEN-
ENCE WITH The NEW Law.

ENCE WITH THE NEW Law
Passengers arriving on the steamships New-York
and Urbria to-day who own sealskin garments VIII
Re the frs: 10 have experience with the new
law enacted 10 prevent tho Importation Of skins
taken from seals in the district in the North Pa
c!ac Ocean. Behrng Sea and the Sea OF Okhots].
Unless the passengers can show certificate from
an American Consul TIA; the skin used In the artl-
Gle brought over was not taken n the prohlblteh
district the law says ;hat the garment must De
conhscated and destroyed
The Treasury Department viii al first deal en-
iently With persons asoAeyirg this law. and until
It's provisions are thoroughly published aoroso II
Will not be enforced strictly as 10 inuiViouais.
The present ruling IS that all sealskins IN transit
al the time OF the passage OF the act shaA Dc aa-
nitted es heretofore. This will admit practically
ell seaskins purchased abroad by individuals prior
to December 90 the date Of tho signing ~ the act
whether they were brought directly 10 the United
States or come IN within reasonable une now
ever, ali seal garments will have 70 he hrst sent
10 the Appraisers Stores for examins ton before
their owners can claim them
The Collector In spesking o, the new law said
yesterday: we will thoroughly enforce 1t here
There are some notifications that may be necessary
in the Treasury Department rulings. and we may
send some suggestions from this offlce. some pro
vision wth have q De maze 10y 49, y: "y be "a
prohibit, e articles"
The new law not only affects the importation Of
garments now in this country which theiI owners
cate Of ownership must be secured IN sucb cases II
order that the garments be admitted tree when their
owners return Areadv forr persons have avaned
themselves of this provision Of ne lay ana taken
their seal garments 10 the collector Tor MS oS ifcate
Mrs. J Psrpont Morgan. jr., and Miss l. X Naehl
obtained certificates for clo2ks and nuns. ana a
French Manufacture who Is about 10 visit Can
ada obtained one for a pair Of gloves, while MS
vie secured one for sack. muf and cap. Botn
the Collector ard Appraiser say they see no diff.
Guilty in thoroughly enforcing The law az soon as
rs various provisions are fully known az home END
abroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
TRAsK,s RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
MANY APPLICANTS FOR THE covERNoRsHIP OF
SAILORS SNUG HARBcR.

MANY APPLICANTS FOR THE COvERNORsHIP OF
SAILORS SNUG HARBCR
The trustees OF the Sailors Snug Haroor held
r,.e.inp Yesterday afternoon a. the offices OF the
,re.,t,,,ion at No. 81 Nassau-st., al when they
voted 70 accent the resignation OF Captain G. ID.
Trask governor CT the Sailors Snug Harbor.
CAPTAIN TrasA resigned his goveTnorsEip several
davs ago IN consequence OF resolution passed by
the trustees expressing their intention OF placing
the control OF the institution in other hands.
The meeting was largely ATTENDED. Among those
nresent was Mayor Van Wyck. who attended the
rnee.ing in response TO the request Of Alexander
= Orr who called az the Mayors office and per-
sonally invited him 10 be present Other trustees
nresent were Captain George l.. Norton Captain
Austin jayne tha Rev DR.. Howard DuIied. Re-
corder Gof and Thomas Greenleaf The Rev. DR..
Morgan Dix vas the only trustee absent DR.. Dix's
absence regarded in the light Of his absence from
the meeting al which the trustees voted 10 change
the nanaeerent of the Harbor gives color 70 the
reo0rt that he was 2 partisan Of GOvernt- Track
and ltrLeld him III the con.rcVcrsy. Besides
ccrfing me resignation Of Governor Trask. the
trustees received apple atoms from large number
OF candidates who V.ah 10 succeed 10 his Office
Mr. orr president OF the Board. said after the
meeting thai the names Of ali applicants would be
sart 10 eacn trustee, together with the recon-
unendations Of ea Oh. The trustees VIII meet again
next Friday, and II is expected that the election
OF Captain Trash's successor VII take place. The
trustees refused 10 glvo the names OF any Of the
HppllcaDts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
MORE WORK FOR MAGISTRATES.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY GARDINER REFERs MIR
CHANTS SEEKING INDICTMENTS TO THEM
DstrictAttorney Gardiner yesterday made pub
lie letter he has addressed 10 several downtown
merchants who complained against Louis schnadig
and Frank l. Gerrlsh. whom they charged with
swin5llng them The case was thrown ont OF the
police court and they underworld 20 get an indct-
ment through the Distrct-Atorney.
In his letter. Dstrict-Attorney Gardner says that
es an old New Yorker, he has certain od-fashioned
notions as to the method OF procedure in cases Of
this kind and excep; in extraordinary cases as for
example. where the alleged offender IS a fugitive
from justice, he does not believe that the men who
serve upon the Grand Jury should be compelled IN
the first instance 10 give their time and attention TO
cases which should 20 before committing rnaEis-
trates who are specially appointed for the purpose
Of hearing in the first instance accusation Tor
crime and giving the accused persons the oppor-
tunity for explanation. . 49,
Upon the facts as you give them" says the Dis
trict-Attorney, sufficient probable ca use would DO
undoubtedly found 10 warrant the accused being
held and the matter would then come up N regu-
lar shape for the Grand Jury. When an indictment
shall be found will assure You o. the most prompt
and vigorous prosecution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08

-D. STOCK READ luStlnclltS,
COat friOes clearances and realiza-
and Coat Values. tons result to your
benefit in matters Of price. There's not
dav. 1t this season, that has not its own
bargain story in Womens Coats.
Here's to-day
WOMENs COATS
Al $5-Oi Beaver, black and navy blue, fly-ront;
velvet collar, tailor back, hip pockets; lined
throughout with black or bright colored satin.
At s6-Of Kersey, Beaver Cheviot or Soucle; n.y.
front and notch collar or fastening high at neck
End with storm collar Slack, navy blue, green
and tan lined with silk scTg: or plain satlns
At slO-of Covert cloth. Kcrsey BOucle or plain
Ch.viot; new ly-front, p in. long, notch collar,
hip pockets tailor back lined with BLACK sam. IN
this lot are many handsome novelty coats; values
up to S25.
Al s15-Of Kersey. silk or cheviots, fine imported
blouse and tght-fitting coats; handsomely trimmed
with braid and silk embroidery many edged with
fur; few duplicates Black, green steel and auzzar
red; values up TO $40.
Al $500 Kersey, Melton or rich Velour; some
with fur collars; Others handsomely trimmed with
braid and edged with tur; very richly lined with
silk or satin, IN black, huzzaT red green, navy Due
or tan Values up 10 s75.
WOMENs CAPES.
At $40 Si2. and S15-Of silk, canels-har Sicilian
and Kersey; for both elderly and young women
Values, S25 to $50.
At s15-Of Black Camers-hair, 30 IN. deep, hand
somey embroidered with narrow soutache braid
and silk embroidery; lined with quilted satin. turn
down collar, finished at neck with satin ribbon;
very ull sweep.
Second noor Broadway
c., MADE from the crisp silks that
DIN crackle and rattle and swish
PetlIc0ats. with all the significant music
Of hidden richness.
Moreover, as pretty TO the eye as rlch to
the ear, and OF silk that wears something
less well than sheet iron. If all this is at
tractiye enough to induce you to look at
them, the final and irresistible argument
will be found in these prices
SILK PETTlCOATS.
At Sol rustlng tafeta, changeabie biatk, Roman
stupe or check two styles; corded umbrella rutle,
rercslne lined and dust ruffe; or Spanish ruhe,
With small rullc and eording above.
At S6-Of handsome heavy taffca. three styles fancy
stripe corded Spanish rufie; Roman stripe in pretty
coors. corded umbrella ruftle with dust rutle also
Sn7nish ruf1e with two small rutiies and coIdng
above.
AT SO 5O-Of satin. striped tafcta on dark grounds,
umbrella ruhle, percalIne lined vclveteen bound,
eordng above. Worth $40
Second floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
WORKING on THE LOOP.

The work OF completing the loops at the Manhat-
tan terminal of the Brooklyn Bridge dd pro-
coed so rapidly yesterday as on THURSDAY The
flooring at the entrance had been taken up during
the night while the foundations were laid and the
rails put in place. and 1t was put down again until
the space between tie rais cou- be hhed with con-
c..te Tire connections were made a the south
curve OF the loop. ana tie tracks were extended
across the north ROADWAY. S!x pillars will be re-
girde.s -
There was no blockade o: vehicles YESTERDAY The
only difNculty was when the crowds began 10 cToss
the crdee ae In the afternoon, when scores Of peo
pie who We're va cning the work made 4 eifiic1lt
Tor TIE Bridge polies 10 keen The crowd moyinx
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
THE DEATH OF ". T.. BUCKLEY.

William 7. Buckley. who SHOT himself al his
home in Wave Crest. Long Island, Thursday morn
ing was buried yesterday afternoon in Greenwood
Cemetery. At the brief services at the house tAe
Rev r S Sayer ofielated. The only members OF
the family present we're Mr. Buckley's two brothers
and Townsend Buckley. his son. Coroner Guy has
decided to postpone the inquest from next Mon
day and It will be held later
Ex-Mayor Strong. when seen by Tribune re-
no-ter Yesterday afternoon denied the report that
he secured the retirement Of Mr. Buckley from the
hrm Of Durham, Buckley & Co, The report IS
absurd" ne said II never had any connection
Whatever with ne. hrm OF Durham, Buckley 6 Go.
with the nrm Of James H. Durham & GO You
shape or fash.oe. have I been connected With the
Arm ! knew Mr.. Buckley but not as well as
knew the other members Of the firm"
James H. Durham also said that there was no
truth Whatever in the report
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
TIE S. P. c. 4. IN ITS NEW HOME.

The Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty to
Animals yesterday took possession OF Its new
costly and beautiful building at Madison ave and
Twenty sixth-s,. The finishing touches are not
yet complete but the business Of the society will
be transacted there from this time on. The
building 10 sufficiently imposing and extraordinary
20 cause remark on the part Of passing pedestrians
Doubtless II will serve every purpose for which II
IS intended but many OF the friends OF the society
srouding many who contributed largely toward the
FUND for the new building. have found consider
.aole fault because 60 much money was spent upon
she hirh-Drfced site and the extraordinarily elab
crate building TO be devoted exclusively TO the
uses Of the society. when Il is thought smaller and
less p-etentlous quarters would be sufficient
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
BRAprN IS STILL AT LARGE.

Onic.als Of the American Express Company say
that the amount Of money and bonds stolen by
Clark Brlden. 3r.. an ernploye Of tho company, IS
not moro than COO The five 900 Chicago Con-
sunlers Gas bonds not negotiable. 30 that
Braden really obtained less than 5000. II IS
proba bic that reward will be offered for Braden Q
apprehension.
Al the once OF tho Pinkerton agency II was said
.hst detectives are on thewaich for Braden. and
that no expense wa be spared 10 effect his arrest
tr nol,ce Of all cities have been furnished with
Minute description OF the man. and all steamers
leaynx this country will be closely watched
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
RATES BEING MAINTAINED.

George r. Blanchard. commissioner Of the Joint
Traffic Association. said yesterday OF a report that
railroad rates eastbound from Chicago were de-
rncrallzed. There Is truth in the report Rates
are not being cut but, OH the contrary, are being
strictly maintained. Tie presidents OF some OF
the Western roads we're IN NeW-York yesterday.
and they reported the situation as very strong
Reports have becn circulated OF generalization at
S. Louis but. as matter OF fact the situation
there Is better now than Tor months"
j. T. Goddard commissioned OF the Trunk Line
Association said that oastbound rates we're being
strictly maintained and that the situation was
stronger than for years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
. p.PTr4L ECLIPSE OF THE MOON

For period q. than an hour early last
evening the neon looNe1 as II Il had been made or
green cheese and n hungry rat had been prey!ng
UPON T., There was vide shallow lndentation on
one edge which according to the almanac, began
20 develop a. 6Sl D. although f. was 70; viaiols
to the casual observer Until after Q CLOCK u
ATTAINED rs creates dimensions at 1e9. AZ when
time II extended Inward nearly one-sixth OF the
lunar diameter and cut out about the same traction
had appeared the phenomenon disappeared. and At
D. chs disk was once more as round as the shield
OF Our fathers
Eclipsst OF ,he moon. especially partial ones
posLess 10 sclentnc yalue, and l2st evenings was
ins!gnlncant even - popular shcw. /; Is doubtful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
rpsrrSryD YACHT CLUB NOMINATIONS

The committee appointed by the GraVeseno pSs
yach, Club TO nominate officers and trustees 10 DC
voted for at the annual meeting on February mas
renor.ed the following ticket: ComInodore Ea"'i4
p Morse; vice-commodore. George H. AlaeNe..a.
a. N|r,n,,dora Richard p. Moore: measurer
1,cha-d W Rummel: president, Cornelius Furgue-
cor tr: vce-presdent Thomas cleary ueasurser
Lawrence F. Wilson financial secretary ones "
Wakelee: trustees-Frank A. Boles aired a. EHi
,ich G. Edward Gran. Frank G. Mason. M VIA"
Norya. y n Morrisey, Henry w f!a,zSsiet' II II
Hudson Riley Constantine schubert robert H.
Sherwood T. D. Weldon and John J. WOODS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
THREE NEGROES HANGED TOGETHER

NeU-Oreans Jan. 7-Taree negro murierers died
on the scaHold at Aahnvile, small town In 81.
Charles Parish to-day. Louis Richards, alias Pierre,
alias Creole. George Washington ana hoph MOTIFS
,,,rdared and robbed q pedler named Zelger last
June or Ellington plantation near HahnvlHe.
Creole confessed, duplicating the other two Creole
eicn corirssed that since 1854 he had murdered az
least nine men and one colored woman on various
plantations. Investigation revealed tat his STATE
wa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
COULDN'T OVERCOME HIS DESIRE TO DIE

John c. Rixtor. thirty old, OF No. III
First-ave.. committed ,oterday at his
home By drinking CARROLL ~-.p. lie was discov-
cred by his wife 10 whom Re wrote a note. telling
her that Re was tired OF life. Rixton had been
employed for two years b. tho United Electric
Light and Power Company. but was discharged not
long sso He became Respondent. and YESTERDAY
morning his wife found HIM UNCONSCIOUS, with a
hottis OF carbo.lc acid IN his hand He died be-
ten 81 him ended es foilows: Everything Of mine
Is yours dear Annie cannot overcome my desire
any longer. Goodby all John"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
MANRlrr4N cHEHH CLLB OrFIcERs.

The election Of officers q the Manhattan Chess
Club took place the quarter q the club liz the
Assem- bly-rooms IN the United Charities Building.
IN this city on Thursday evening The Reports OF
the retiring officers showed that the cub has more
than 81 100 cash In hand aad list of two hundred
active members. Here are the results OF the cleo
ton: Charles A. GEbore. rrohIderti t.. IT, HA;tc-
way. vce-prcsident, 4. Beramji treasurer, 6.
Slraorson. recording secretary. a. = Docharty,
corresponding secretary. Board o. Directors J. g.
Curry Z. 81. Dahl. 4. Ferguson. r.. I. Morse.
Hector Rosenftd ard II. Oram Smith
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
I'd G0 lRR0ln rO.n4r.

Among the passengers sailing 81 me Aurania FOR
Liverpool TO-DAY arc Mr. and Mrs T. II. Coiman.
". !. Fernis. III. ara Mrs =. de kaislnes Miss
Allene De Raismes and Louis wichmann
Among those sailing for Havre to-day Of the
French Line steamer La Dretagne are 7 Jor-
dan, o F. De Kernel Mr. and Mr.. Joseph sass
ard family. Dr. and Mrs George o. Webiter and
Mr.. and Mrk ". g. WiuiaInA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
UNAvA1L1Nc APPEALs IN WARRINGTON.

WASHINGTON Jan. IL. P Boar1nan. attorney
for Durrant made last effort to-day TO secure a
stay OF proceedings for the condemned man ms
MIA, WAS 10 see the individual members OF the su-
nran,a Court in hone OF securing from Of them
his signature TO an order for WIKI OF haoeas cor
pus. Justice shiras refused the application made to
him al hts house. without going into the reasons
for his decision. Mr. Boardman did not see other
Justices before the converting or the court
When the court met all the members were pres
ent except Justice Brewer. Mr.. Boardman reaG a
nefition In the murderers behalf, and in thlrtyNve
minutes the decision announces: Iae Chlei
Justice said simply IN the matter o. tie appHca:
Yion For writ OF habeas corpus IL the case OF
Theodore Durrant the petition 10 file an application
for a writ is denied upon the unanimous opinion OF
the court"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
yE ROY SEE WINS THE RACE.

The match race between lie Roy See, OF Brook
iyn and IL p. McDonald. Of Montreal. CANADA
which was called after the hockey game az the
S,ernoort Avenue Rink. Brooklyn last night. re-
suited IN an easy victory for See At the crack OF the
pistol Mcdonald took tho lead, closely followed by
See Mcdonald maintained the lead for three
LAPS and then began 10 show signs OF distress AT
this point SEQ who had not been making much OF
an eiso-i passed his opponent Ike a shot and won
the race easily.