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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
THE CAROLINA RACE TROTBLES.

TALK OF AN INVESTIGATION BY CONGRESS- But
NO PLAN YET ADOPTED
Washington, Dec. s.-The North and South Caro-
lima members OF Congress say that plan has
been formulated as to Congressional action on the
recent race troubles in the Carolinas. There had
been some talk of Congre ssonal investigation but
move In that direction has been made by the
members Of the House and OF them said to-
day that the matter would probably be left TO
Senator Pritchard OF North Carolina. who Is said
to have IN contemplation some kind OF inquiry
Representative White the colored member from
North Carolina. arrived here to-day. He severely
arraigns the leaders of the recent mobs. and says
the race issue has about reached the point where
the negro must face either determination or emil
grafton He expresses regret that the Presidents
Message did not deal with the question. Mr.
White has prepared an investigation resolution
and he expresses doubt whether much be
pected from Federal inquiry Intervention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
COLGATE&CO'S
Holiday
Perfumes
BY THE president.
HoBsON PROMoTED-MANY OTHER NAVAL
APPOINTMENTS.

uOBsON PROMOTED-MANY OTHER NAVAL
APPOINTMENTS.
Washington. Dec. s-The President sent these
nominations to the Senate to-day:
NAVY.
a.sls,sn, Naval Constructor RICHMOND T. HoBSoN
10 be naval constructor =,
S"Fs spse,d Shi-SoN NJ '''"A Or"
Passed Assistant Surgeon l. W. KITE TO he surgeon
Citizens to be assistant sGrssSRs d. Of vrsna j. s
MHrTEE 2, YeTyogf r Iowa HETT9SS Z GST
iumbia g. L. AGENY Of Mafsnehu.ettsC; W; IA:
M NF a IF M.'G OF caf or c HocoMB OF
paymaster ]. FOSTER to be pay inspector.
Passed Assistant Paymaster F. r. ARMS to be pay
master
Assistant Pay1,aser J. H. MERRIAM TO ne passeu as
sis;ant paymaster
Pay Inspector E. BELLOWS to be a pay director.
Paymaster T. 6 THOMPSON to be a pay inspector.
Passed Assistant Paymaster T. H. HICKS to De pay
G. c sHAFER Of District of Columbia. to be assistant
paymaster.
T J. ARMS. OF New-York TO be assistant paymaster
Passed Assistant Engineers F. W. BARTLETT F. c.
BiEc; and H. GAGE to be chief engineers.
r. F. STEELE. OF Louisiana. and c. H. DICKENS. OF
New-Hampshire. to be chapians
A.. n. SKINNER. of illinois, to be professor OF mathe
matics.
Assistant Naval Constructor G. H. ROCK 10 be naval
constructor.
J. w G WALKER of Massachusetts; a. C. Gun,
SGHAM OF and FhED ToMps%S Of
Of Columbia be civil engineers.
MARINE CORPS
Second Lieutenant a. r. DAVIS to he first lieutenant
First Lieutenant G. A.. DOYON to be captain
Major r. l.. MEADE to be lieutenant-colone
Assistant Naval Constructors THOMAS +. RUIN:
LAWRENCE SPEAR and F. b. zAiIM to he naval
constructors.
POSTMASTERS.
New-York -EIGENE BREELAND, Dundee: f. w.
CUSHMAN. Hamilton: f. 4. EDWARDS. Holley;
J. DALES TULLAR. Jordan: GEORGE l.. THoMP-
son. Kings Park; WILLARD u. MNElL, oxford;
MATTHEW LAYTOR. Schenectady.
ennsylvania-WILL1AM Z. ROOT. Cambridge Springs;
J. H. BISHOP Milersville.
vermont-BARNEY CANNON, jr.. Bellows Falls.
Maine-LEWIS c. FLAGG. Berwick: ARTHUR l.
BROWN Belfast
Also large number Of appointments under the
head of Interior and number of promotions In the
Navy which have heretofore been announced.
Naval Constructor Hobson has been detached
from the New-York and ordered to the As tic
Station for duty in connection with raising and re-
pairing vessels captured from the Spaniards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
ACTION BY FARMERS CONGRESS.
RESOLUTIONS FAvoRING MANY NATIONAL M
PROVEMENTs PASSED

RESOLUTIONS FAVORING MANY NATIONAL M
PROVEMENTs PASSED.
Fort Worth Tex Dec. s.-The Farmers Ma
tional Congress slow in getting down to bust
ness to-day account Of the bad weather Among
the resolutions adopted fayoring aid in
constructing the Nicaragua canal. with Govern
ment control OF the same. and another favoring
development OF the beet sugar Industry. COM
mitee to engross the resolutions and present the
same to Congress appointed. composed of
Messrs. Clayton. OF Iowa: Candidage Of Mass2
chusetts; Evans. OF Colorado. and President Hoard.
Resolutions recommending the passage Of laws
providing that grain be separated from seeds OF
noXious weeds before being put on the market
ordered forwarded 10 the proper authorities.
The congress also passed resolutions favorng
the lease sale OF arid lands. 10 make them
taxable. and asking Congress for increased appro-
prations for rural free mail delivery: favorng
National legislation do away with the privileges
accorded to original packages OF oleomargarine
under the Interstate Commerce law. prohibiting
the branding OF dairy products with the name OF
the State or the Territory in which they pro-
duced, and urging. the necessity for instruction
the principles of agriculture I'm public schools.
The resolutions also urged harbor improvements
for interstate commerce, as well as for National
defence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
TRIED TO Buy Az APPOINTMENT.
MEYERS AMBITION TO BID A POLICEMAN LED TO
TWO LAWSUITS.

MEYERS AMBITION TO BID A POLICEMAN LED TO
TWO LAWSUITS
Justice Dickey. IN the Supreme Court sitting IN
Long Island City. heard case involving the al
legged purchase OF appointments 20 tho police force
OF New-York City in 49,. Adam Endres sued Jo-
seph Meyer for sl2o with interest From the pa
pers in the case 1t would have appeared that Meyer
collected s20 OF Endres and failed to make return
According to the testimony given. Meyer In 1892
was anxious TO be appointed TO membe. ship OF the
New Ork police force. He had friend work
ing FOR him in the city, who OBTAIN the
desired appointment AT a cost OF 500.
Meyers had 500 and went to Endres. who at that
lime kept saloon in New-York and borrowed
from MIN 1901 This Meyer gave to his friend The
appointment was not made and Meyer sued his
friend for the money and obtained Judgment The
friend paid the $500 through a lawyer. II then an
peared that Meyer failed to settle I'm ful with
Endres. and returned him only $3.50 This left $50
due, ana for this the suit was brought with n de-
mand for interest to date; Justice Dickey tried to
the appointment for Meyer but the parties 10 the
suit succeeded in suppressng Il.
The Jury returned a verdict against Never for
$3.50 ignoring the interest. Meyers counsel asked
for arrest Of judgment on a nfty-day stay but
Il refused.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
PENSIONS From THE WAR WITH SPAIN.
BILLS ALREADY IN COSGREss-NO NEED OF
GENERAL LEGISLATION CHAIRMAN
RAY SAYS

Washington Dec s-The first of the special pen
introduced at the present session is that Of Repre-
sentative Gillett Of Massachusetts,. to pension the
widow Of Captain Dickinson. of the 18th Infantry,
who was MORALLY wounded in the fight at FL Caney
on July Other bills Of this character coming
over from last session are those TO pension the
mother Of Worth Baeley. the naval ensign who
lost his life the torpedo-boat Winsiow in the
bornbardment Of Cardenas. and TO pension the
widow Of Captain Gridley. commander Of Admiral
Deweys flagship. the Olympia, in the battle of Ma
Mia. All bills relating 10 the 20 TO the Pen
sion c. mnittee as the Committee Invalid Pen
ions viii handles the great bulk Of pension legs
alton. is restricted by the rules 10 the Civil War
Chairman Ray Of the Committee on Invalid Pen
sions SAID to-day that he did not look for any
general pension legislation growing out Of the re-
cent war.
present pension laws apply TO those who served
in the recent war except the act of June a. 1890.
which applies only TO those serving In the War of
the Rebellion. That act gives $l2 TO soldier and s.
the cause Of disability. But 1t Is noticeable that
il passed until twenty five years after the
Civil War for by that time there were many aged
soldiers and widows Of soldiers who entitled
bties SO twenty-five years after the late war
there doubtless will be a number of old soldiers
who Will be regarded with special favor by the
Government. and then an act similar 10 that OF
June 1880. will he provided for them. But for the
present every soldier who incurred disability In
service comes under the general law, and II one
This apparently meets the conditions OF the Span
ish-American War until the sturdy young soiders
them any governmental aid in the mean time II
that becomes IXpedcpt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
SOLDIER VOTES COTNTED.

FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND TWO
BALLOTS SENT HOME BY VOLUNTEERS
Albany Dec. s.-Sccretary Of State Palmer to-day
opened the packages Of soldiers votes that have
been received at his office. in the presence OF
Mayor Van Alstync. OF this city representing the
Democratic State Committee. and Arthur l.. An
drews OF this city representing William Barnes.
jr Of the Republican state Committee There
were 45o2 votes cast by the soldiers. according 70
the count. The ballots in each package were com
pared with the poll lists Of the members OF the
company voting and In only two instances
mistakes found. In each Of thcs@ Instances there
was one ballot short of the number voting accord
ing the pcll lists.
IL Is now the duty OF the Secretary OF state TO
make n poll list for each county in the state from
the names Of the soldiers the envelopes contain
Ing the ballots. This work will take couple OF
days When finished thcs' poll lists ana the indi-
viddal envelopes from which they were made Will
be sent TO the County Clerks. The County Clerks
will then recOnvene the boards Of election inspec-
tors in the various districts to canvass the vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
OBITUARY..
DR. GOUvERNEUR NJ. SMITH.


Dr. Gouverneur NJ. Smith. who was a welI-known
physician OF this city. died suddenly at his home.
No. % West Fifty -ffth-st.. early last evening. He
had ~. neen I'm good health for time. AMI
owing to his Illness had not left his house for about
six weeks.
Dr. Smith was the descendon, OF a family that
had been active In the practice Of medicine for
more than a century. He son Of the late
Joseph Mathcr Smith a professor In the College
of Physicians and Surgeons. and a grandson or DE-
Matson Smith DR.. Smith was born In this city
and in 1852 was graduated from the New-York Uni
versIty and three years later Received IN" degree
Of NJ A. from the college.
In 1858 he was graduated from the College "t
Physicians and Surgeons and year later was
physician to the Demt Dlspensary. In the Clvi
War he served gratuitously AS a medical o'hc'r
on board the United States Sanitary Commission
transport Daniel Webster In December w. ne
was appointed acting assistant surgeon IN tn
Army in which capacity he served until the ehd
OF the . . c,., -
on the death II his father in 1866, DR.. Smith was
selected to succeed his father as one OF the aisd
ing physicians At the New-York Hospital, OF when
since 1879 he had been one OF the consulting phy-
siclans. DR. Smith had also served as one OF the
attending physicians OF Bellevue Hospital. ana one
OF the attending and consulting physicians OF the
From 1873 to 1878 Or. Smith was vIce-presdent ct
the New-York Academy Of Medicine. and for
about fifteen years he was one o. us trustees an,
I'm 1857 and lsSS he president or inc New
YORK Society for the Relief OF Widows and orphans
OF Medical Men. He wrote many essays on medical
subjects ard also contributed "A number OF huinor-
Gus verses to wc-known periodicals; r.,
DR.. Smith member Of the Del'a ~ am
Wars the Century and Metropolitan clubs and
the New-York Historical Society; mempeI Oh
the Board Of Managers Of the Society OF the Schs
Society Of the War of 1872. Of which he was one OF
the Teasurers one of the consuming pnysc ~ S ~
New-York Association for Improving the Conditon
Of the Poor and OF the New-York Institution Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
SUIT FOR CORDlGE STOCK.

THE WIDOW OF CHARLES WALL BRINGS AN
ACTION FOR 100000
Boston. Dec. s-Mrs. Eliza 4. Wall. OF New
York. has brought suit against number Of de-
PENDANTS TO recover the sum OF 10000 for 400
shares OF stock. which she alleges. have been
wrong fully taken from the possession Of firm In
which she is Interested. The came up today
before the full bench OF the Supreme Court in this
city. The Old Colony Trust Company Of Boston.
the Boston Cordage Company. Charles H. Parson
of Brookline: Charles Davis. OF NewYofk. and
Edward VI FELTON, OF Montreal, are The defendants
named Mrs Wall il the widow Of charles wa,
who until his death the senior member OF the
firm OF William Walls Sons. Of Ncw-York MS.
Wall brings suit the Guidatinc partner 81 M
firm. alleging that the io0l shares Of preferreu
stock OF the National Cordase Company. which are
those involved I'm the suit were transferred Wihou;
her knowledge consent; Tho defendants naineu
each had part IT is charged In the transaction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
ALONZO l.. MASON.

Alonzo l. Mason. an officer OF Part III OF Cen
oral Sessions Court died Yesterday morning al hiS
home No 100 East Eighty -second-st. lie was lot
ve,rs the lieutenant OF John II. Gunner, Re-
;;,bicon leader of the XNNIIlth Assembly Distrlc'
Nnsou was AT different times a foreman III IN,
i.Ininninr Dopartment, a clerk In the Navy lard
,d an emnlove in the Surrogate's Court re was
uenhew OF "Rilr' Poole. the pugiiist. VINO was
"bot - lumber Of years ago In this city Mason
viii be buried I'm Greenwood =. ,..
W,eon vas 4 clerk IN General Sessions Tor three
r. For the last two months he had been SUI
49, from kidney troubles. lie belonged 10 the
Association Of court Clerks. end MS VIE VIII 'o
ceive 500 from the organzltion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
HENRY NJ. PLATT.

Henry Mortimer Platt died yesterday at his home,
No 1873 West Thirteenth-st.. from pneumonia Mr.
Plat was born in this city on June I. lS22, and
was a son of George ". Platt who was well known
I'm the iewelry business
Mr. Plat was educated in this city. and In the
forties studied chemistry In Paris. Later ne or
pnnized and conducted what is believed 10 nave
beon the first gold and silver refinery business IN
.h, oourtrv He retired from business in 1881.
and was succeeded by his son. Charles ID Platt
AIR plat leaves two sons and two daughters.
The funeral will be held at o'clock to-morroW
afternoon and will be conducted by the Kew. r.
" Sioddard a brother-in-aw OF MT fIav' WIZ
Greenwood Cemetery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
PETITION FROM CATHOLIC ARCHBTSHOPS.
THEY ASK CONGRESS TO REOPEN THE WHOLE
QUESTION OF INDIAN EDUCATION

QUESTION OF 1ND1A% EDUCATION.
Washington. Dec s-Cardinal Gibbons. in behalf
OF himself and the Archbislops Of the Catholic
Church in America. has submitted petition to Con-
gress asking That the question OF the contract school
system be reopened and that Congress again 90
the whole subject OF Indian education. The petition
sets forth at length the history OF the Indian school
question and TIE legislation applying 70 IT up to ;ha
recent Provisions IN appropriation bills looking to
the gradual dscDn;inuance Of Government: aid to
sectariaE schools. The petition asks that a Con
gressonal inquiry be made In place Of the depart
menta, inquiries in order that the merits and de-
fecs OF contract schools and Government schools
may be shown. and not kept as secret OF state,
concealed in the files OF any department or Office -
The petition presented By Representative Nc
Intre of Baltimore and referred to the House
Indian Committee. which T. preparing the
Indian Appropriation bill Mr. German presented n
similar petition in the Senate.
Representative sherman. chairman Of the House
Committee Indian Affairs. is In favor OF grant
ing the request that an investigation be made. lie
Is Of the opinion that as the Catholic Church has
made large expenditures for Indian education IN
the erection Of buildings. etc, II is fair that Con-
gress should know the exact condition Of things
Mr.. Sherman said to-day that he probably would
take some action to bring about such investiSa-
lion, but not for some time come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
TO BrILD LOCOMOTIVES FOR PARIS.

Schenectady n y, Dec s-The General Elec
trio Company has received an order from the COM
pany which is constructing thc underground street
railroad in Paris for eight electric locomotives and
the large quantity of apparatus that goes with
them The contract calls for the expenditure OF
10000 but the officials Of the General Electric
Company connden: that the present order Will
he more than doubled the Parts railway people
will make number Of extensions to their road
next season The locomotives are Of the same type
20 those built by the General Electric Company
for the Central London Underground Railway
They will be capable OF pulling = train Of Ave
al a high rate Of speed. The length Of the Paris
road will he three miles and 1t Will run through
a section that Will give II an immense traffic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
NEED or PASSING An ARMY BILL.
GENERAL MILES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE HOUSE
MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

GENERAL MILES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE HOUSE
MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Washington Dec s.-General Miles expects 10 ap-
pear before the House Committee Military AZ
fairs in few days 10 give the reasons why he
thinks his Army bill should be passed The mos:
urgent reason IS the fact that Immediately tn
forma! announcement Of peace between the United
States and Spain the Army may be suddenly re-
duced almost third. and at time when the
need for troops for garrison purposes H. still press
Ing This statement does not apply TO volunteer
troops AS stated by the President In his Mes
sage. having enlisted for the war, they must all
be discharged. But when the War Department.
acting under the authority conferred by Congress
the last session, sought TO recruit the Regular
Army 10 a footing to stimulate enlistments II
pledged itself in formal order 10 discharge on
his application any recruit who wished 10
leave the service at the conclusion Of peace al
though the nominal term OF enlistment was for
years General Miles Will refer TO the present
prospect Of conclusion Of the negotiations at
Paris and the signature OF the treaty OF peace IS
evidence Of the necessity for speedy action. lie
Will also urge that provision be made for the fortl
Sra ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
DEATH OF LIEUTENANT KENNEDY.
KILLED IN AN EXPLOSION IN THE JUDsoN
PONDER WORKS N RERKELEY CAL.

KILLED IN AN EXPLOSION IN THE JUDsoN
POWDER WORKS N BERKELEY CAL.
Boston. Dec. s-Lieutenant Charles y. Kennedy.
whose death Is announced from an explosion AZ the
works of the Judson Powder Company. at Berke-
ley Cal Of which he manager. was well
known in this city. He was born in New-Bed-
ford Graduating from service cadet on the
United States revenue ship Salmon p. Chase In
1852 he vas commissioned third lieutenant He
appointed TO the United States revenue cut
ter Dexter. and in 1881 for signal bravery on the
occasion of the wreck OF the city of Columbus. on
Gayhead, he received the silver medal II the
Massachusetts, Humane Society. Later he was
ordered TO the Pacific Coast. and DISTINGUISHED
himself in the Arctic service on the United states
steamers Bear, Rush and Ccrwin IN ISIS after
receiving his commission as second lieutenant. ne
resigned from the service TO accept the position IN
which he lost his life He leaves mother.
brothers and sister in New bedford. and brother
IN nc cir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
MR. VEST PROPOSES ~ INvEsr;GAr1oN

Washington. Dec. s-Mr. Vest to-dav introduced
I'm the Senate resolution providing 10. the ap-
pointment Of a joint commission TO investigate the
charges OF corruption I'm the conduct Of the war
with Spain Tn. preamble To the resolution reritas
that charges have been made in the public yIess
over the signatures OF responsible parties that
proper and corrupt means have been used TO secure
contracts from the Government for the purchase
OF vessels for the Navy and Tor the furnishing
of clothing and other necessary articles for the
Army OF the United states during the war win
Spain at excessive ana eNO.litant rates" The
resolution calls for the appointment Of three SEN
ators and Ave members OF The House. and imposes
on them the duty Of 'inqulring as to the truth OF
all such charges and making report b. bill or other
wise" The Senator's - be appointed by the
President of the Senate and the members of the
House by the Speaker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
STILL DISCT SSING RECIPROCITY.
THE LUMBER SCHEDULE GIVING MOST
TROUBLE TO THE JOINT HIGH
COMMISSION

TROUBLE TO THE JOINT HIGH
COMMISSION.
Washington. Dec. s.-The session Of the Anglo
American Joint High Commission to-day was
again devoted to the reciprocity clause but there
Is official intimation OF how far or how amcably
this discussion has proceeded. 1t is understood
that the rock ahead this stage is the lumber
schedule. the American interests along the border
bringing great pressure to bear on the American
Commissioners to prevent any material conces-
sions while the Canadians feel that at present
the forest products OF Canada are the chief sub
ject for consideration in any scheme Of reciprocity
Representative Dincley entertained the British
Canadian members Of the Commission In the
House Of Representatives to-day, accompanying
them the diplomatic gallery and explaining the
procedure on the floor and later becoming their
host at a luncheon in the House restaurant. where
the party joined by Speaker Reed and other
prominent officials After the luncheon Speaker
Reed and MIR Dingey had business talk with
the foreign Commissioners. in which. IL Is under
stood the Speaker reinforced the views already
presented by Mr.. Dngley to the difficulties I'm
the way Of that large degree OF reciprocity which
the Canadians desire to incorporate in treaty.
few days recess the holidays. but just
how long is not yet stated Such a recess Is con-
sidered favorable sign. because II the differences
in view were wholly unreconcilabe II Is thought
that the negotiations would be brought TO an
abrupt close before the holidays. rather than bring
the Commissioners back to Washington to
nounce disagreement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
EDMUND FULLER WEBB.

Watervllle Me. Dec. s.-Edmund Fuller Webb
nov,s OF whose death at the Revere House. Boston
last night was received here to-day. one OF the
leading members Of the Maine bar. He was born In
Albion I'm 1850 was a Colby University graduate and
was admitted to the bar I'm 1867. He was twice a
member OF the Maine Senate and House. and during
his SECOND term I'm each its presiding officer
lie served three years as County Attorney. ap-
pointed Commissioner OF the United states circuit
court I'm 1867 and chairman OF the Presidential
Committee OF Colby University at the time OF his
death He l.aves a widow and a son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
DELAY IN THE iLDRIDGE CASE.

1T WILL NOT DE PRESENTED TO THE DECEM-
Der GRAND JURY
Albany Dec SIT IS announced unoficially from
the Attorney Generals Office that the cases OF the
Superintendent OF Public Works and the State En-
sineer will not be presented 10 the Grand Jury of
Albany County now sitting. II is found that the
papers canno; be prepared in time for the present
Grand Jury, and the cases Will have TO 80 over
~ lam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-09
OBITUARY NOTES

Milford Mass. Dec. s--Father Patrick Cuddehy.
the oldest Catholic clergyman In years well as In
service In he United states. died this afternoon He
was one month under ninety years Old. Death was
due 10 disease incidental to old age
Cloversvic. y. Y. Dec. s-Ja-on H. Miller. about
sixty years old. one OF the most prominent and
wealthy citizens o: 1oversvs fell dead In his drug
store ~ noon to-day.