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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
nru,ND RY WEST FARMS PEOPLE.

The West Farms improvement company neiu a
i"1 loo, night AT Wray's Hail. Boston Road.
NJ. ror,ns for the purpose OF agitating for re-
form in transportation facilities James A. Bolton
presided and speeches were made ~ W MnMaho5
~ H. Thorough discussion. a committee OF twenty
Citizens OF West Farms vas apponaed 10 can F H
W Franslol manager or the Manhattan FL
W a. Paiiroad and inform him that the elevated
system must be forthwith EXTENDED rom one IN, nun
s, s,iffer the loss of its charter The tenor
s he speeches indicated great earnestness on me
OF ."e ri,be neople OF West Farms 10 secure the
par s,op and IL is said that enough money WIN be
snbscribed by the wealthisr properly owners s 10
a., tho extension finish In the courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
FOUR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
MR. srEDMAN's PLAN FOR FURTHER sEPARA-
TroN OF LOCAL AND GENERAL ELECTIONS.

MR.. sTEDMANs PLAN FOR FURTHER sEPARA-
TON OF LOCAL AND GENERAL ELECTIONS.
Albany. Feb. A-Assemblyman stedman. OF Al
bany this evening introduced four resolutions pro-
posing amendments to the State Constitution one
is to increase the terms OF Assembymen to two
years. making them equal TO the terms or Ser
ators The other three aim TO have elections for
State and county officials and for judges held In
even-numbered years.
When tho Constitution wsS amended In 1884 II
was sought separate local from general elections
and provision was made for holding charter cleo
lions in cities OF the hrst and second classes IN
odd-numbered years, and elections for Governor.
Tioufenant Governor, Senators and state oncials
in even numbered years Elections for county
officials were permitted to occur alterpateiy IN oud
and even numbered years by the length OF the term
~ ONCE three years. The proposed amendments
seek 10 take I'D the work where the constitutional
Convention left of and make the divorce between
local and general elections absolute
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
BRIGADE COMMANDERS GOING TO ALBANY
THEY WILL TALK WITH THE GOVERNOR ABOUT
THE NEW MILITARY CODE GENERAL
ROES ADJJTANT.

THE NEW MILITARY CoDE-GENERAL
ROEs ADJUTANT
Albany. Feb 14-The commanders OF the brigades
OF the National Guard Of the State and other prom
inent military have been invited TO attend
conference TO be held in this city tomorrow with
Governor Black on the Military Code the draft
of which has been submitted TO the Governor by
the commission appointed to draw 1t up The pro-
visions Of the will be discussed before Its
Introduction in the Legislature.
Mator-General Charles F. Roe has rendered 10
Captain Chauncey Pratt Williams. OF this city tho
post OF assistant adJutant-general on his stan,
with the rank OF colonel Captain Williams Is con-
sderins the offer. and will send his reply to Gen.
eral Roe within few days
Captain williams is u soldier OF fourteen years
experience. He was instrumental In organizing,
and has been the commander OF the I'd signal
Corps since II mustered into service in 1888
lie enlisted as private In Company A. 10th Bat
talon. November 10, 1884. was made sergeant May
TO- 1886 and the following month was advanced 10
the rank OF first sergeant. In December. 1883. he
was elected second lieutenant Of the company:
Subsequently he resigned 10 assume the ONCE OF
Inspector of the Third Brigade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
CANADIAN PACIFIC EARNINGS

Montreal Feb. H.-At a meeting of the directors
Of the Canadian Pacific Railway to-day the usual
halt-yearly dividends Of per cent IN the preferred
and p, per cent the ordinary stock were de-
clared The statement OF the year shows: Gross
earnings s24ci953i working expenses. s3.7S7S:
NOT earnings $40 300 rs: income from other sources
gao zoo. total net income SO Sal IS2 fixed charges
s. 73 3S7 net revenue available for dividends. &ssl-
Tx ont OF which a dividend of per cent the
preferred and liz per cent on the common stock for
Inc June halt year paid last October
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
SFVATE BILLS PASSED.

Albany. Feb H-During the brief time IN which
.ha oera,e calendar was considered tonight these
bills were passed: -
senator Rrush's adding the Park CommlssIone,
~ the thorough Of Brooklyn 10 the Shore Foa"
Commits sion. ,.,, ,,a MA ~ nots In
60 IN jamaica Ray and adjacent waters
cnnStor Whites providing marks for the grayeHs
~ snIdiers OF the War OF 1872 and the war Win
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
NAY HAVE DIED FROM HfDhofhObA

Ellie, calson. seventeen years old. died In Roose-
-, uosntal Yesterday. and the physicians who at
ended her think she may have died OF hynro-
nbobia. The girl taken to the hospital SUNDAY
norning by Emil Lads. Of Congers. Rockland Coun-
-. A. v From ALL that can be learned nj the
hospital nothing was said about the case exS sep
,bat tho girl may have been bitten ny a pet doB'
- -, ,as servant and worked In Ladss FAMILY.
"'Dr Whiting who examined Ter. found that she
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
FOLKMANS SUDDEN DEATH IN BERLIN

Berlin. Feb. H-Professor John Folkman. OF
Chicago. who visiting relatives here, dropped
dead in the street on Saturday evening. He was
lightweight years Of age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
Mr.. CRIDLER GOING TO PARIS.

TO CONTINUE THE LATE MAJOR HANDY's WORK
FOR THE EXPOSITION
Washington Feb H-Thomas W. Cnoler ihru
Assistant secretary of State. who has been charged
by N. President with the continuation OF the WORK
OF preparing for the representation OF ,he Dh,h
was originally Undertaken by the late Moses I
Handy will sail for Paris on CDR uaIy 20 000o'N
ranied by Lieutenant Baker OF the Navy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
NOUINATED BY THE GOVERNOR.

Albany Feb. 1.-THE Governor sent 20 inc pen
ate Tonight the nominations Of Oracle e. Carpen-
49,. =, poughkeeps;e 10 be manager Of the Hudson
rt,,sr state Hospital to succeed Mary Clark. and
~ II f. Buell. of Port Richmond TO nc sReciai
Jor, Warden at New-York, 10 succeed himself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
4 GRAB FOR RAINES LAW RECEIPTS.

,honv Feb LINT Griggs OF Kings mas
,onned into the bllbox IN the Assembly Dill 10
ar,end the Raines law. that 50 per cent OF the
"a, revenue will go to the county where Il Is col
ne ,ad and only per cent to the state me pres
1t law provides that a3 is per cent sha 20 10 the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
tEHIGH COAL AND NAVIGATION.

philadelphia Feb. 1.-THE annual report Of the
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company for iN
shows gross receipts D2ss.7S: disbursements
81 100 co: net receipts E60lS3 per cent dividend
on stock was paid. aggregating S7S.sS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15

had all the symptoms Of hydrophobia. He at once
sent word to Pasteur Institute but when DR.. La
bade arrived he said that the patient was dying.
and that he could do nothing for her. She sank
rapidly until the hour Of her death. This morning
an autopsy will be performed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
yr1pryG ON THE DISPENSARY BILL.

r, ,ho LIST OF hearings on important bills pup
ushea Yesterday there was an error In the state
want that the Public Health Committee would
hold hearing THURSDAY on senator TS b h rs
1a % Is senator Sulvan's Dispensary bill. ana
~. ~ hasrinr has been set for tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
THE VARIETY THEATRES.

Mrs Minnie Seiigman Cutting began yesterday
her second week ut Proctor's Theatre Twenty
tbird-st. in Gilbert's COMEDY and Tragedy" and
there was no diminution in the attendance.
vaudeville bill is presented In addition to the
dramatic feature. and includes Charles T. Ellis the
vodler with his company, in Mrs Hosan's Music
Teacher: John Kernel, with new parodies and
yyitticisms Johnson, Davenport and Loretta the
tbree Polos gymnasts the Deltorellis. musical gro
tnsoues: Eugene O'Rourke and jessie Gardner
Girard in a farcical sketch, T. Nelson Downs
IS,,srs and Vidocq Waz and Ardee. duettists
Iohn A West: Nellie Burt. soubrette; Hayes and
Randy dancers and Niedert trick bicyclist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
A HOCKEY VICTORY FOR BROOKLYN.
THE SEVEN FROM THE NAVAL RESERVES IN
aprE To SCORE AGAINST THEM

THE SEVEN FROM THE NAVAL RESERVES IN
ABLE TO SCORE AGAINST THEM.
lyn defeated a seven from the Naval Reserves by
a score Of goals to last evening at the Clermont
Avenue Rink. The sailor boys were loudly cheered
as they lifted and passed the puck but they were
unable to score. The homo team played together,
and Dolby was much cheered for his playing
In the first half the Brooklyn forwards carried
the puck into their rivals territory, ana AFTER
fourteen minutes play Dolby shot the puck
through for a goal Soon after on pass from
Drakeley. Dolby scored again -.
In the second half Post started the scoring soon
after play was begun At the push-on Lounspury
sent the puck down the floor, Dolby shot II
through and the crowds cheered. Then Drakeiey
scored and In a scrimmage In the Naval Reserves
territory Bill their coverpoint. pushed 1t through
scoring against mis- own side The lineup was
N.v., pe.erves Position. Skating Club OF
',-'N' Rrookyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15

ne cOuIu telegraph back ana say, foys, you
seem to have forgotten the verdict OF 1871
TROY's MONUMENTS OF CORRUPTION.
Senator E. r. Brown said he had seen the
monuments I'D the Hudson to various heroes OF
American wars. but they nothing to the
monuments Of Troys elections. He declined to
directly charge that Senator Murphy was re-
sponsible for Troy elections but that city, he
said, was the field OF the Senator's political
operations.
Senator Ford said that while 1t was an un-
precedented act to censure Senator Of the
United States, the act Of the Senator also was
Unprecedented. Senator Murphy. he declared
had identified himself with the enemies OF his
State.
The Weekes resolution was adopted, % to H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
yTI-SCALPING BILL FA|ORED.

RESOLUTION PASSED THE GENERAL fAs"AN'D"
AND TICKET AGENTS ASSOCIATION.
Wash,nSton Feb IA special meeting OF the
American Association Of General Passenger ana
Tsoke, Agents was held at the Arlington Hotel TO-
dav William A Turk general passenger agent OF
the Southern Railway Company. PRESIDED Ihere
was a large attendance OF the members OF the
BODY Az a rule this association meets only once
a year but the Anti-scaping bill. now pending be-
fore Congress caused this extra session. The as
ISOLATION adopted the following resolution:
that The sssage OF the Anti-Scalping bilI now
before Congress ie favored Only by re" OF the
remuneration lines Of this country; afo Z,
whereas This meeting, comprising INC onicialss
oirec,lv in charge Of the passenger Interests OF
the transportation lines. has assenbied IN N"s IN
ingon ID C.. this Nth day OF february 1870 ior
the purpose OF considering this SUBJECT -.
Therefore be IL resolved, That We express our
earnest bies IN the necessity for National legisa-
ton on this question and Respectfully urge upon our
repreeentatiyes in Congress that immediate auG
favorable action be taken upon TINS measure "hitn
has our unqualified Endorsement as oeing IN tne
interest OF the general public as well as the trans
resolved That copies OF this resolution be sent
to all members Of Congress ana iur"isheu ~ '''o
public press.
Under & Sense Of Duty.-lsnogges-l suppose
look pretty rocky this morning. Know ~ leeilnt
that way. Just got back from a TRIP 10 MInhe"p
oils. II tires 10 death 70 rae on the cai s,,
apos? -, -. .-o,,,a
Isnogges-Eo. just ran up there to look around
a little -, . -, 80 .ho
Kanaggy-If IT tires you TO death TO ride on the
cars why do YOU travel around so much s.
Isnogges-confound II. I've got an amman P"
on the railroad.-(Chicago Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
COSTLY VALENTINES INCREASING.

The letter carriers had heavy mailoags Yesterday.
and they were OF more than ordinary Importance In
the eyes OF at least one part OF the ei'ys popua-
ton Many an anxious eye peeped through the
Mind. for the postman's coming. and his ring at
the doorber was answered with more than usual
a,acrity This was because IL was ST.. Valentins's
Day ,., -, H.. ,us. 49,
there were more costly valentines sent through the
mails this year than there were last year but that
the sending OF the commoner KINDS, such a. the
so,calied comic ones" was dying out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15


The Pleasure Palace filled TO its fullest
csnscitv Yesterday afternoon. when the American
h,ooranb was exhibited for the first time uptown.
Practically ell the views were new. Maurice
BARRYMORE and his company gave "A Man OF the
World and were rewarded with hearty curtain
call Frank Bush told stories and jokes. Caicedo
bounded on the wire with amazing dexterity. and
r. rec, Of the bill was contributed 10 by Georgia
Gardner and Edgar Additionally. Stanley and jack
son the Mimic Four. Ray L. Royce Snyder and
Buckley. Hill and Whitaker the Brothers Morel-
IN DE Moss and Mais. lie Claire and Hayes and
others. go 49,
G. Biars Music Hall last night The entertainment
~ last week proved popular that II was thought
that nothing better could well be done than to
continue the most Of It, Miss Lottie Collins began
her last week at this house, and when 1t Is ended
snme time The rest Of the bill made up OF
Charmion. Julie Mackey. the kurach ms the nc nc
Rafin's monkeys. Demore and Lee. on the ladder
De Bessel, with new faces IN clay sa'o' the jug
gler and the De Kock troupe
4, Tony Pastors Theatre yesterday J. X. Emmett
WAS placed at the head OF the bill ana presented
farce called "A Honeymoon in a Harlem Fiat or
Arte.s Dream" being assisted by Anna Moruand
Abundant entertainment was provided by Miss
Inoeene Conner in descriptive songs; Miss Florence
Rindlov, the Donovans. Miss Irene FTankiin the
Snwehoys' Quintet Mr.. and Mrs. g. lote Silver,
nicE and Alice McAvoy. Keno and WEIGH. Clark
III Ind lew simmons the Cartons. Hart and
pIiin Jessie Burto the clown Juggler, ana MISS
Minnie Rinehart. topical and rag time singer
Charles A. Stevenson appeared at keiths yester-
day in Kenneth Lees one-act pay al iionoi'
rhe vaudeville portion OF the bill was provided by
=, zhoaie the eoullibrlst: Mary Norman. character
iTmaoerSonaior the Animated Song Sheet Pitrot.
he mimic Mile. Ancion, aeranst inc AihericuS
Comedy Four and Annie ST. Tel
A, the Eden Musee the cnematograph reproduc-
,ion of the Passion Play attracts many people
,a,r,, The afternoon exhibition takes place at .
,ck ana the evening exhibition al o'clock Inc
othe, attractions at the Musee are as good as ever
, .ao NJ especial Importance made at
w. g. Fields's Music Hall last night. The bur
taso,s "Pousse Cafe. the Wayhighman ore"
The large crowd that II always uo's'
,r,o came may be said OF Sam T. Jacks Theatfe'
,rhan we're GOOD audiences afternoon ana evening
tnrieso,,e and variety were presehleo as uSua''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
ADMIRAL. s1cARp REGIONS THE FLEET.

Key West. Fla, Feb. 1.-THE United States
steamers Fern and Bache have gone 10 Tortugas
10 join the feet. The former boat has Admiral
sicard and Captain Taylor, OF the Indiana, on
i.nar I'd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15

musical director OF Augustin Days musical produc
tons He desired TO make certain other engagements
in case OF his not being needed at Days Theatre
next season. and as 1t impossible for Mr.. DAILY
10 tell so far in advance whether he would produce
musical pieces season which would call for
Mr. Seindorff's services. It was agreed that he
should be released at once. Mr.. Stetndorf has been
with the company which is playing The Geisha'
ON the road He closed his engagement Satur-
day night and yesterday Frederick Ecke who
has been conducting the orchestra at Days The
atre went to Boston to take his place at the Ire
mont Theatre. where the company is playing this
week Mr. Ecke's place at the theatre here
taken last night by Sebastian Hitler. who has been
engaged for some weeks In rehearsing the company
in the Japanese operetta. "I.iI-Tse," which Is TO
he presented for the first time this evening, to-
gcthcr with the performance Of THE Country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15

Tho contract for the appearance Of Nine. Nordica
at Covent Garden. London next season was signed
yesterday. we'll as that for her engagement
here next winter with the Grau Opera Company
She will appear, according to the present arrange
ment, in the first performance Of the London sea
son. which will be Tristan and Isolde" with Jean
and Edouard de Reszke In the cast. 1t Is likely
that the same work will be the irst in which she
will sing at the Metropolitan also. though It may
not be the opening opera Of the season Contracts
with Nine Melba have not yet been signed though
II is practically settled that she will sing at Covent
Garden In the spring. and altogether likely that
she will be heard here next winter. Contracts to
this effect will probably be signed some time this
week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15

Are you going to Klondike? complete ist Of
Klondike outntters be found In the narrow
columna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

At the Irving Place Theatre last night the first
performance here OF Lindau's drama. Brothers"
was given 1t will be repeated this evening and
tomorrow evening. A similarity OF title is nouc
a bile In the farce which is to follow II Thurs
day night, "LoRenbruder."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15

No change OF especial Importance was Ii'iae
vah.r g. Fields's Music Hall last night. The pui
jesoue ..Pousse Cafe. or the Wayhishhah' ore
The large crowd that II always uo's'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15
MURPHY's VOTE DISCUSSED.
TRoYs MONUMENTS OF CORRUPTION.

he could telegraph back ana say, Boys. you
seem to have forgotten the verdict Of 1891"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15

William F. Owen will play the part Of Pompey. In
Measure for Measure" in Nine Modjeska's com
many AZ the Fifth Avenue Theatre Friday
INC and Saturday afternoon. being loaned for that
ntirpose as the theatrical phrase goes by Augustin
DAILY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15

The same may be said OF sam l. jan 49,
No. ,rara Good audiences, afternoon ana evening
Burlesaue and variety were presc"'eu do N"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15

A, the Eden Musee the cinematograph reproduc-
,,on Of the Passion Play attracts many people
at, The afternoon exhibition takes place at .
u,Suuscc, anH the evening exhibition al o'clock Inc
nt,ractions al the Musee are as good as ever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-15

TWO NEW ASSISTANT PAYMASTERS.-Sec-
rotary Long has appointed w p. lizard. Of South
Carolina, and David Potter. OF New-Jersey. assist
ant navmasters in the Navy. The young men stood
rospectivelv Nos ] and 2 the result OF a severe
examination in which about thirty applicants took
mart Mr. lizard formerly cadet at the Naval
Academy.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1898-03-15
Big RWt.

We have lots of it to spare, mud.
Fling Bros's. are hauling quite Il
lot of fine timber for n. b. Terrell.
5. Z. Bell was traHsacting business
i'll this section one day last week.
Paris is hustler and we say amen 10
sending him to the Legislature.
Several new residences are going
up on Big Root this winter.
Special constable w. G.. Brooks.
has been pretty busy for several days,
serving summons III favor of j. 5.
Silcott and others.
L. q. Stevens has moved into the
handsome property owned by q. W.
Silcott, We welcome him in our
midst.
We wish to extend our congratula.
tions to our friend Pious Bell as he
floats out on the matrimonial sea.
Rev. Craig, at Big Root the first
Sunday night in each month and
Rev. Sam Robinson the second Sun
day night.
There has been some talk of a
Baptist class being organized at this
place i'll the near future, we bid them
Gods speed Long live the gospel.
The voice of the pillow boy can be-
gin to be heard i'll our midst.
Several weddings in this part of the
county recently. Ye scribe will soon
know what is left for him.
Give us plenty of oil and a pros
porous season and with the X. X. as
sured We will rest with euse.
Big Root lies in Sheriden district,
IN the eastern part, it is noted for its
fertile SOIL, industrious farmers and
last but not least its oil producing
territory, its lads are being leased up
for good figure one man realized
$4,000 rental this week.
We will close for fear we are get.
ting little tedious.
Long live the CHRONICLE and
may she ever prosper in the cause she
advocates.
BILL NYE.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1898-03-15
Resolutions Of Respect.
RICHARDSON, w. Va,

NhShAhDooN, W. A.,
Mar. 8, 1898.
At meeting ot Richardson
Lodge, No 1873, l. o. o. F., the fol.
lowing resolutions were adopted.
WHEREAS it has pleased the most
glorious God. the antl0r Oi ali gO,,i,
and he Giyer of all mercy, to re.
move from our midst our worthy and
beloved brot 'ei. w II. Riggs, who
departed this lite March ), 1898, at
his home ON Rpweps run, Calhoun
county, w. Va, and
WHEREAS the last office which the
living pay to the dead has been paid
Ia this lamented brother, by not only
The Immediate family, but a. well by
the members and brothers of this
Lodge, who were associated with him
for 80 long Il time and who 80 well re-
member his tuithfilness and zeal in
Odd Fellowship,
THEREFORE, Resolced that we,
as members Of Richardson Lodge No.
l3S, .. o. f., do hereby express
our deep and lasting recollection of
our beloved brother, who was always
faithful to his trust and z..aluus and
conscientious i'll the discharge of all
duties.
Resolved that we tender our
sympathy To the family and friends Of
the deceased, in this the sad hour of
their bereavement, realizing that 1t
kind husband ana father has been cut
of, like some delicate and trayran,
flower i'll the spring time of lie, and
whose good works and kindly deeds
"i,l remain forever bright in our
memory.
Resoived that Richardson Lodge
No. l3S, |. O. O. +. express their
thanks and appreciation t" Grants
vile Lodge Mr.. 100, for their earnest
cooperation and support in these sac
and impressive ceremonies.
Resolved that copy of thes,
resolutions he furnished to tie bereav
ed family, and II copy he sent to the
CHRONICLE and t. the Roane Conn
ty Record fo- publication, and ala
spread upon the records of this Lodge
1 ID. SrARcnER
+. q. NICHOLSON Com'tee.
ED WRIGHT