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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
OBITUARY..
CHARLES II. WINFIELD.

Charles H. Winfield. recently the Prosecutor OF
the Pleas for Hudson County n. j.. died at sIo
a. m. yesterday at his home Garfield and Danforth
aves Jersey City He resigned the office OK Prose-
February on the advice OF his physician.
DR. c. X. Dickinson. His last appearance In court
was in the middle OF December. His ailment was
arterio capillary fbrosis which affects the heart
brain and kidneys. The disease showed Its hrst
symptoms several years ago. During the last TWO
years II compelled him to take frequent vacations,
and he made several trips to Virginia and Florida.
which gave him temporary relief He was contem-
plating n voyage to the Mediterranean when ne
collapsed in December
In 1885 ne was elected member OF the state SEN
ate. and had opportunity TO snow MS grautuue
to his tutor In the law Mr. zabrskie. who was
nominated for Chancellor by Governor Marcus L.
Ward There was bitter opposition TO Mr.. Zabris-
kie He had fought the monopoly grants 10 the
Camden and Amboy Railroad Company. The Sen
ate was Democratic and the railway companys
lobbyists made earnest contest Mr. Wihheiu
made a vigorous fight for the confirmation OF the
nomination. 1t his vote that made up the
necessary majority. and Mr.. Zabriskie became
Chancellor
Mr. Winfield was appointed Prosecutor OF the
Pleas for Hudson County by Governor Ludlow in
1882 and reapponted by Governor Green In 1883 and
by Governor Werts in 1893 His third term would
have expired In April. Before his appointment as
He defended Jennie smith and Covert R. Bennett
in their second trial for the murder OF the woman
husband Richard Smith. policeman. VINO was
founded deal The first trial resulted in conyic-
ton and the second trial in their acquittal. His
summing up In that case attracted much attention.
He took the leading part on the side OF the Govern
ment in a contest over the will Of Mr. Lewis who
beaueathed s. 10000 to the Government. The con,
testant who claimed TO be I.ew!s's widow, offered
for probate a will that left the estate 10 her Mr..
Winfield clearly showed the latter will to be a
forgery
Mr. Winfield was an attractive orator and was
employed by the National Democratic Committee
in every National campaign since 1880 except the
last. He complimented by being assigned to
speak In doubtful States.
is a lawyer. and counsel to the Hudson County
Board Of Health
O'Clock AT the house The burial will be private, at
ID aI1
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NO DUTIES IN DISPUTED TERRITORY.
AMERICANS WILL BE PROTECTED IN RESISTING
COLLECTION BY CANADIAN OFFICIALS

AMERICANS WILL. BE PROTECTED IN RESISTING
COLLECTION BY CANADIAN OFFICIALS.
Seattle, March 81. ". Ivey. Collector OF Gus
toms for the District OF Alaska. has arrived in
Seattle from a conference with the authorities at
Washington. He has specific instructions OF a
significant nature relative to the collection OF
duties and the location Of his men for that pur-
pose on the passes and trails leading to the Yukon
Ivey says that his instructions First-To as
certain IL the Canadian Mounted Police had
hoisted the British flag the White Pass. Sec
ence to the international boundary line and to
sisting any attempt on the part of the Canadians
10 collect duties in the disputed territory.
All doubts as to the safety Of the overdue
Of tho sidewheel steamer North Pacific from
Alaska Captain Carter reports that he passed the
Bessie X. on March 8. at the entrance OF Lynn
Canal headed for Skaguay. She was In no trounie.
When the North Pacific left Juneau tho cottage
City was there The passengers reported that she
had been aground twice, and that she was leak
ing Captain Hunter said that II was ordered that
she should leave Wednesday morning for Skaguay.
Captain Bendergard. Of the steamer signal Which
arrived last night said that last Thursday mo-
night he sighted the steamer Alice Blanchard
about thirty miles south Of Juneau hying dis
tress signal He ran alongside. and was INFORMED
that the Blanchard had collided with an Iceberg
Will. running at full speed. thorough ex-
animation of her hull revealed that she hao
suffered no injury beyond a slight straining OF her
seams She proceeded TO Juneau.
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MOSES BRUCKHEIMER.

Moses Bruckheimer. who was well known In
Hebrew society circles In the Eastern District and
a trustee OF the Temple Beth Elohim, In keap-st.'
died suddenly on Tuesday from heart disease Mr.
BruckheImer lived at No 705 Grand-st. He had
been suffering from heart trouble for eight years
and had made several trips abroad In tho nope OF
beneftlng his health His last trip was one or ten
weeks TO the Bermudas. He returned from MS
trip on Saturday last without any Improvement ana
on Monday entered establishment In Lexington
oyo Manhattan to undergo a course OF special
treatment While he sitting In chair IN
his room on Tuesday ne died. - ,
Mr. Rruckheimer was born In Germany anu
was sixty-fve years old. For many years ne con,
Quoted pawnbroker's offices In New otK anu
his sons He was a member Of the Henrew
Renevolent Society Of the Mount sinai fospl'dti
Sssoc,atton the Cremeux Benevolent Society OF
Manhattan and the Royal Arcanum HIS sudden
death will postpone the marriage or his second SOIL
Edwin and Miss AddIe Baer. OF Manna.tah "nI S
was TO take place soon The Iuhe,rai WI hrr,aI
place to-day at the Temple Beth,Elohim ana ou'i"'
will be at Salem Field. Long Island.
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MAY GO TO ALBANY TO-DAY.
PROMINENT SUPPORTERS OF THE UNION LEAGUE
PRIMARY BILL. EXPECTED TO AT
TEND A HEARING THERE.

PROMINENT SUPPORTERS OF THE UNlON BEAtUE
PRIMARY BILL EXPECTED TO AT
TEND A HEARING THERE.
1t Is expected that about twenty-five of the prom-
nent supporters of the Union League Primary bill
in this city will 90 to Albany this morning for the
purpose of advocating at the hearing to be held
this afternoon. by the Senate and Assembly Ju-
dietary committees Jointly. favorable report on
the bill substantially 1t was introduced In the
Legislature last Friday. Among those who will
probably go Ellhu Root Paul d. Cravath.
Henry W. Taft. Chase Melen. Seth Low, General
Wager Swayne, president. and William Houston
Kenyon. first ice-presdent. OF the General Com
mittee OF the Republicans OF the County OF New
York: William Brookieid Gherardi Davis William
c. Wilson, B. Aymar Sands George W. Wicker
sham and James W. Perry. The men In this list
who members of the new Republican organiza-
lions General Committee will, OF course, appear
as individuals and not in representative capacity,
since the General Committee has taken no action
either for or against the proposed new primary
election measure Certain amendments may be
suggested by members OF the party. but they Will
be in the nature Of a revision not proposing a
change in any Of the essential features OF the Dill
measure here that 1t will both branches or the
out having been weakened in any vital particular
by the addition of hostile amendments. ,,,
The bill as introduced was accepted BY Repubn-
can leaders at Albany. including the Governor.
nnd " not 3 BY 4e eyson on h e
part OF those men from the line OF absolute good
fan In the matter. II there should be, the frlendS
OF honest primaries will declare war, 1t Is said,
war in which they will tolerate no suggestion OF
compromise. and they think they know how such
struggle would end.
1t was said yesterday that in all probability no
repres tatiyes Of the County Committee would
attend the hearing. AS a prominent. machine
leader said at doesn't make much difference TO
whether they pass the bill not" His CHIEF
objection 10 the measure. like Mr.. Quigg's. was
that II provides for enrolment of voters the
official registration days; and another serious de-
feet was that the bill compelled the voter to dis
close his politics just before election. But" he
added, " this is only the opinion Of plain. prac-
teal politician. and can have weight against
the opinion Of man Ike Mr. Cravath. who has
made study Of the primary system-n the Equi-
tn Bile Building"
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HIPS HOPPER AT THE CASINO.

twas announced yesterday that MIS- h"na a"1 u
~ " had stoned a contract with the George W.
,ror Company to appear al the Casino AT the
ana Of her present season with her husband DE
VOL, Hopper There have been OF late many ana
rarIous rumors about Mrs. Hopper's plans Tor me
,nture That she would not long continue IN Mr:
iiIunrnsra company was taken for granted IL was
hcgPared once or twice indeed that she would not
dnish the season Of FL captain WIN tna' olYaI III
sn,os seen At the Fifth Avenue Theatre through the
two weeks OF Mr. Hoppers engagement mere WhS len
enuonanv TO mi the SIX onenght engagements OF
this week and It was generally lnde.siood tnat t,s
"a few da Us ago thnt Mrs. Hopper was to join the
company which is now playing Normnanay VII W.
SJna" a; the Herald Square Thenfre. This was also
nrnmptly denied II Is not announced Just when she
viii make her first appearance with the CASINO co'u
pany.
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CONTROLLER GOLFERS REPLY

Controller Golfer yesterday sent the following reply
70 the letter which he recently received from
George McAneny, secretary OF the Civil Service Re-
form Association:
Dear Sir: | beg to acknowledge receipt OF your
communication OF the 5th inst. in regard to the
legality OF certain appointments made in the mu-
niclpal Civil Service since January !, 1895.
| have requested from the Corporation Counsel
An opinion as TO the necessity for the approval OF
the new rules by the State Civil Service Commits
sion this being the most important legal point
raised in your communication. AS TO the details In
regard TO employees who. you state. have been
improperly appointed. beg 10 thank you for the
information contained In your letter Each In,
stance cited by you will receive the most careful
consideration by the Department OF Finance be-
fore payments are made OF the salaries OF such
appointees. ! beg assure You that | Will at all
times appreciate such assistance OF this character
as you may be able 10 offer with view OF pro-
tecting the city and the Department OF Finance
from the results OF any violation OF the Civil Ser
vice law, rules and regulations.
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INDIANA REPUBLICANS UNITED.
HARMONY IN THE PARTY PROVED AT THE MEET
ING OF THE STATE CoMMITTEE-MKIN
LEY COMMENDED.

Indianapolis, March (SpeciaD-The Republican
State Committee met to-day and made plans for
the State campaign which is near at hand CHAIR
man Hernley announced tho Advisory and Exec
utive committees and il was seen at once that the
''od timers the men who had charge OF the
party's work in the two Harrison campaigns. are
in big majority in each of the committees In
fact, the meeting a Of reunion for the
Harrison men
The meeting was attended by the leading Re-
pubcans Of the State. and it was easily seen that
there is not breath OF discord in the party. All
enthusiastically commended President Mckinley
for keeping his head" during the war scare. ana
his bold and determined front and sentiment OF
millions for defence. but not one cent FOR trlb-
ute 1t was subject for congratulation that
Chairman Martin, of the Democratic State Com
mittee is having such a hard time to suppress open
discord. from the fact that one faction OF the
party Is crying against the admitting TO party
Offices those men who were ee-silver Republicans
Populists in the last Presidential campaign and
who are in the Democratic foid now. and another
tactic ruin ahead unless the outsiders are let
in and pamDcred and petted into supporting the
Democratic cause in the coming campaign.
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BEEKMAT@At summ.e G. on March March lssH
BecKmsn and ca,harn. Alexander Nelson in the s7,h
year Of his age
Funeral Friday morning. March II. 1918 o'clock.
tween sth and 9th AYES
CAMMEYER-At Genoa, Italy February 49, 1905. cathe-
:. zine NJ. wife Of Alfred j. cammeycr.
FARMER-cn Wednesday. March o. 1893 Sarah Force
. Farmer. widow Of Edgar Farmer
COZ ner Of Broad and hombardy ,ts Newark n j.. 90
saturday. Starch H. at p.
HERBERr-At Bound Brook y. j.. March s. OF pneu-
monia George Willis second son OF Major Jacob Her
Bu"d i Brook r. E S' a "
XINXAN-on March :. 1898 Msrssre, Jane os,rsnds r
late Cornelius ' B. orrsnder ''''"'''
wes, stu. o 5n rsnrs s al % "'' '"
LIrrIEJoHNI In Garden city Long Island. Wednesday.
sa"ser Of the "a late $50 ssm q n and VIE
n ns sey h. Eng S. 2 long Ion.
Island. on Saturday. March 10 at 3 p. m
LoWNEscM to. Cambridge Hospital Boston; MAS g
years
Ms MsA her :,S N s.s """ Of Captain
Relatives. and friends are invited to attend the funeral
Thursday, March 10. at II a m.
MoRRELI>-on Tuesday morning March 1898, a. net
residence No. $40 5th-ave. Julia A. widow OF TnomAs
Funeral services at St. Thomass Church corner osst
and 5h-ave. on Friday. March II, at II o'clock O. M
daughter Of the ate Jenima Prentice. and
Funeral from her late residence Brooklyn, on Friday
afternoon. at o'clock
lnterment Albany y. Y.
Kindly omit flowers
WAIT-At Railway. " j.. Wednesday. MaTun =
Erskine |. Wait. In the 3sh year OF his age.
Funeral service his late residence Railway. ~ J.. -
Friday. March II, at II O'clock a M
Carriages Will meet train.
Arbor, Mich. papers please COPY
WEDENFOWLER-At his home near Bedford Souoe
Westchester County. y. Y. on Wednesday March
Wadenfowler. aged 30 years.
Funeral Friday March II. 1885, from Bedford stauon
Church, at ! p. m.
Buxton Cemstery.
WESTLAKE-At -. Charles. H.. Monday March
Cornelia Carter widow OF Dr. Albert Westlake' q
Elizabeth. n. J.
A-The Kensico Cemetery.-Prvate station, Har:
lem Railroad 80 minutes ride from the Grand Central
Dennt lR i2d-st.
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FIGHTING ETTRADTTION.

Trenton ". j.. March e-Governor Voorhees, gave
a hearing to-day the application for the extradi-
ton OF Lottie Walling who Is now in the Essex
County Jail charged with conveying TO George
Duva in the Tombs. New-York City. a saw and
some other tools by which Duval tried to make his
escape The girls extradltion opposed by
counsel who said II desired TO keep the girl in
New-Jersey TO bring about her reformation, II pos
sihle She Is nineteen years old
Assistant District Attorney Blake. OF New ork
said the girl was wanted in NewYork chiefly be-
cause IL is believed she can give valuable testimony
against DuVal whom the NewYork authorities be-
ieve has some knowledge OF the murder OF Diamond
Flossie.
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LOSSES BY FIRE.

pnuade,nh,a March s-Thc big fur felt factory Of
the II w Johns Manufacturing Company. Twenty
fourth and Hamilton SITS. was damaged by fire to
the extent of $4,000 to-day. The origin of the
fire is unknown. The loss is fully covered by In
surance
Waterbury. Conn, March 9.-The plant OF the
Trott Baking Company was completely destroyed
-, ar. AZ IN earlv hour this morning. cntailing a
loss estimated at about $4,000 with $1,000 insur-
ance The plant was four-story orick sttuctrte
room In the second story. where crullers were
being boiled In hot fat. boy VINO was ie H. 70
minute and In his absence the fat boiled over anu
ignlted the woodwork
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EDWARD PFARRE.

Edward Pfarre, a member OF the firm OF George
Tiemann & Co.. manufacturers OF surgical instru-
ments at No. lN Park Row, died on Tuesday at
his home No 1856 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn. Mr.
Pfarre was prominently connected with number
Of German charitable organizations. He was born In
Carlshaven Hesse Germany. on July 7. 1874. He came
to New-York in 1887 and began his business career
He was with the firm OF George Tiemann Co
for ffty-fve years. during large part OF which
time he was active member OF the firm. He
leaves a wife and eight children. He was promi-
nent member Of St Luke's German Lutheran
Church. in Washington-ave., whose pastor, the
Rev william Ludwig will conduct the funeral
which will be held at o'clock this afternoon at
the house Mr.. Ludwig will be assisted by the
Rev DR. Kroker. Of Manhattan. The burial will
h. rlAa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
ENGAGEMENT OF MSS TOWER.
From The Philadelpht, Press.

From The PhiIadeIphtl Press.
An engagement Of great interest. not only to -
cie;y In America, but In a number OF European
capitals where the groom at isast G T'oeT
w. Wurts, Of Rome Italy. to Miss Tower, OF
Philadelphia Mr.. wurts. who Is the brother OF the
late Major Wurts-Dundas, has been popular nGs
ure In the diplomatic service OF America for the
last twenty.nine years. having served at Madrid,
Rome and ST. Petersburg and since his retirement
from the service he has made the Imperial City his
permanent home. Miss Tower is well known IN
Philadelphia She the daughter Of the late
Charemagne Tower. and n sister OF Chari ;magne
Tower jr., the present United States Minister 10
Austria She has been prominently Identified with
Philadelphia society, and has entertained somewhat
at her fine house. No. ISIS Spruce-st. The wedding
will take place April IA. and II Is understood that
Mr.. and Mrs Wurts will reside In Rome.
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CLINCHY'S "VINDICATION."
ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS MADE UNDER THE
NEW TAMMANY RULES.

ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS MADE UNDER THE
NEW TAMMANY RULES.
Additional appointments to city offices without
competitive examination. under the new Civil
Service rules were announced yesterday. Anthony
Cllnchy the former State Inspector OF Gas Meters.
who was brought up on charges by Governor
Morton and resigned has been ''vindicated'' by
order OF Mr.. Croker by being appointed local in
spector OF gas meters In the Department OF Public
Buildings. Lighting and Supplies. with salary Of
$4,000 He will inspect gas meters in use in the
CITY, and his duties therefore, will not conflict
with those OF the State Inspector whose duty 1t Is
TO see that new gas meters are perfect when they
leave the factories Another appointment In the
Department OF Public Buildings Lighting and Sup
plies Is that OF c. P Edwards. receiving clerk. at
s.. 200 year.
Tammany politicians are looking hopefully for
the passage Of the bill introduced by Senator Page
TO permit the appointment Of former Police JUS
tices TO the office Of city Magistrate, even II they
have had standing lawyers Paddy DIVER
ls said to be sure Of vndication" II the bill be-
comes law.
The following appointments were made yesterday
by Controller Coler: Tn eodore A. Snedeker, NO
$50 Broome-st. paymasters clerk. 1850 year.
jeremiah II. Fahey assistant to expert accountant
g a day; Charles Roth. temporary clerk Bureau
for the Collection OF Taxes 50 a day; John Kuhler
OF College Point dsbursng clerk. Queens, 1850
year; James Carroll. College Point warrant clerk
In Queens 81 O0O Joseph Carlin dlsbursing clerk IN
Queens 5000; James Hanon. OF Flushing warrant
clerk in Queers. N.0I. .,.,
These positions are all in the non-competitive
schedule under the Civil Service rules ex-
cepting those that are temporary:
Among the Controllers appointments Tor ne
Auditors Office in Brooklyn the following: W.
NJ Horan Inspector $1,000; John II: Robinson, Reg
lister OF Claims s. 100: George j. Gibbons; examiner
81 200: John j. McCana messenger, 1900; Edward
T. Clarity, bookkeeper. 1900 ]. F. scanlon IN
spector $500; Thomas F. Langan, warrant regis
trar 81 600 John b. Gray Registrar Of Claims,
siiOb; Edward J. Fitzpatrick, inspector, 81 800 John
Hart1en assistant clerk Of accounts. $500.
Sweeping reductions of salaries were made yes
terday by President Hoahan. OF the Board OF
Public improvements. and by Commissioner Lantry
In the Department OF Correction. The salaries of
over hundred employees in the Board Of Public
improvements such assistant engineers
draughtsmen transitmen Jewellers rodnen and
axmen were cut from 800 to $3.50 each. In addition
10 cutting down salaries OF many employees in his
Department, Commissioner Lantry made n few re-
movals Among the men removed from office was
John Kerr Warden II District Prisons. whose
salary was cut down TO $1,000 recently
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PRINCE ALBERT TAXES A DRIVE.
HE WILL GO TO WASHINGTON TO-DAY AND BE
ENTERTAINED IN OFFICIAL. CIRCLES

HE WILL GO TO WASHINGTON TO-DAY AND BE
ENTERTAINED IN OFFICIAL CIRCLES.
Prince Albert OF Belgium. who is making tour
OF this country under the name Of Count DE
Rethy. and who II at the Waldorf-Astoria, VIII
leave the city at 10 O'Clock this morning for Wash
Ing ton. where he will be entertained by the Presl
dent. the Belgian Minister and several other promi
nent officials. The Prince spent yesterday morning
resting after his voyage. which told heavily on his
strength He breakfasted in his apartments with
Mr.. Mali the Belgian Consul at New-York. After
luncheon he and the members Of his party, Lieu
tenant JunSbuth and Or. Nell. one OF the Court
physicians, drove through Central Park and along
Riverside Drive After their return TO the hotel
the Prince entertained at dinner given by
one OF his personal friends who is resident or TINS
city The plans for his journey have not been
definitely settled. though after his visit TO Wash
for a few days, as he is deeply impressed by what
he has seen OF NewYork and desires TO see more
OF IL.
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TO CONTEST THE NEW RULES
DECISION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RE-
FORM ASSOCIATION
A SUIT TO BE BROUGHT on THE GROUND THAT
THE REGULATIONS WERE NOT APPROVED
BY THE STATE BoARD-THE ABo1L-

n
THE REGULATIONS WERE NOT APPROVED
BY THE STATE BoARD-rHE ABoIL-
rroH or PLACES
The Executive Committee OF the Civil Service
Reform Association met last night at the City Club
and formulated a Of procedure to be fol-
lowed In contesting the validity OF the rules
OF the Civil Service Commissioners Of this city
The committee met behind closed doors, william
G.. Low presiding. After the meeting George Nc
Aneny the secretary OF the association. said that
It had been definitely decided to contest the rules
the ground that they are invalid without the
approval of the State Civil Service Board.
There is nothing In the charter to warrant tho
contention that this provision has been repealed,
said Mr.. McAneny. but at the same time II must
be admitted that the question Is a doubtful one
and may be decided one way or another" The
issue will be brought before the courts with as
little delay as possible, soon, In fact as some
necessary preliminary details are completed
I'VE anticipate" Mr. McAneny remarked In this
connection. that Corporation Counsel Whalen VIII
assist in bringing the matter to conclusion. Tne
Corporation Counsel has displayed very friendly
disposition toward Us, ana II Is ns cnntest
Just what sort Of test suit will be entered IL Is
the arrangements that are made, but 1t VIII prob
ably take the form Of enjoning the Controer hon
paying the salary OF some employe VINO mas peeh
appointed under the new rules. ,
THE association will also test the consututionT
ALLY Of the exemption from competitive examlna-
lions which the new rules provide In many cases,
and Will also oppose excessive appointments Oh
Many Of the departments have been making a
great number of removals by abonshing places.
to wh a thsr own appontees We intend to make
direct protests 70 the departments against TINS sor.
reductions are not made in good faith. because
new men always appointed to take the places
aboishlng their offices"