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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
Observation-Disclosures ATHLETICS.

Lively interest IS felt in the annual meeting Of
.bA intercollegiate Athletic Association among col
Iece men and college athletes especially. The sos-
sion viii DE hold ~ the Ffth Avenue Hotel on
Saturday and Il promises 10 be one ~ the lveliest
~, the history OF the association. The attitude -
the Yale and Harvard delegates viii Doe closely
watched and some people are stu II the opinion
that these two colleges may Insist upon certain
changes which may result IN their ultimate with
drawal from the association.
Tie amendments prepared by tho special com
mlttee have been sent - ne various colleges. ana
&c FAR as can be told they have been faVora-
nv received an around While the amendments
are not az radical as those suggested ~ HarFaid,
ro, practically th" same field. The rule de-
noting the status Of college athlete and The pro-
-oec9 appointment % faculty committee or -FOUR
arc The most important changes which VIII come
I'D for discussion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21

ne Ph! Delta Phi Law Club Of the City OF New
ioTk held .ts regular monthly dinner a. the Hotel
marlborough last evening. Charles T. Terry. vice
president ~ The club presided.
Justice Cullen. q the Second Department Of tho
appellate Division Of the Court OF Appeals was
i.s guest ~ honor. II was expected that ex-Judge
rs sT Wo- also be present. but a. the. last mo
W. W. ~; Terry received message from him dated
"sssnlagtor. y c.. stating that urgent business
nag called him 20 that city.
~ S.suce Cullen. IA speaking after the dinner. told
\. us co.2ested condition of the docket " The
IP~.aie Division The matter might be improved
i. t.Dy4gAt. D. limiting the time taken by each
ts.{r !l argument. The suggestion that four
s1S.sses De taken rom the Supreme Court and de-
.ss 10 assist IN clearing the docket the Justice
~ cld r1t meet with his approval
t.-s4e cullen also said that he was IN favor Of
$50 nfi ~ hts court rotating. lie thought each
V .vo 40 little trial work az least a man re.
ts ~ nothing bur printed cases lost much ~
b. ~" !~lfe ~ character and soon grew so that
ma .e,ti as much reliance in the evidence Of "a
i@ whose character had been attacked as in the
rAnoHy NJ bisnOp
Of ..owng ule remarks Of Justice Cullen several
is,lre men pfesen. told stories ~ the character
iss,e 81 ne justices now on the bench. some Of
VIZ. 'eiaiing % the CUES. ~ the evening, at
Weser' W '' <''''1 "~'N'''9 wa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
COMMUTERS IN PERIL.
DISASTROUS WRECK NARROWLY
AvERTED ON THE JERSEY CENTRAL
THE LOCOMOTIVE or THE LAKEWOOD EXPRESS
BROUGHT TO A STOP WITHIN TWENTY
FEET OF THE REAR END OF THE
MATAWAN LOCAL.

Elizabeth Feb % GspeciaD.-A rear-end collision.
which would have been attended with frghtfui re-
suits, was barely ayerted to-day between two pas
senger trains o. the Long Branch Division OF Inc
Jersey Central Railroad.
The Matawan local which leaves that place AZ
$40 o'clock for New-York. reached the Elizaoetn-
ave. station AZ E.izabethport several minutes De-
hind time. owing 20 the locomotive having IN
sufficient steam. The local was crowded with
commuters. q Is followed by the Lakewood eh-
press and the local Is given time enough 70 reacn
the main line OF the Jersey Central a mile rom
the Elzabeth-ave. station. where II takes another
track 20 let the express pass.
Just the local was about 20 start the express
seen crossing The Elizabeth RIVER, hoouI.
three-quarters OF a mile away. The engineer .,
the express blew a warning whistle Tor the ioSaL
10 20 ahead. but when the engineer ~ the iatIe,
train tried 10 start the locomotive u do nov
respond 20 the throttle. Meanwhile the eNprssss
dashng I'D the grade tosard the ElIdpe1h-
ave. station, and collision seemed lneNlidDe.
The engineer Of the local blew MS wnistte' hno
the frightened passengers on the tram pecaH,
panic-stricken. and made rush for The doors. \
number Jumped tumhled on me IRAN, hmons
them eyera women. and there was mnch eAc''e-
ment - -. ..,,.x
feet OF the rear car Of the other train, when the
ponderotls locomotive stopped. us engineer nad
reversed his lover and PUT on ~" ar pfdnes -
check the speed ~ his train bur nag il hol Dss,,
rlnoIug no a steep grade II would nave cfasifn
MO the tain ahead Had q fox been preYanlns
ghrieking OF the locomotive whistles caused nun. N
dreds OF people including Captain Long ana .le
no.iCe OF the Second Precinct, 20 hasten 70 mo
scene. thinking that there had been a wreck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
BROOKLYN NEWS.
HIS SANITY QUESTIONED
OTTO z. Won All IN a PRIVATE SAM
TARIUM.
HF Is WEALTHY MANUFACTURER OF CON
TEcTroNERT. AND Az APPLICATION HAS
BEEN MADE FOR THE APPOINTMENT
OF a COMMITTEE OF HIS PER-
Ar, rcT
SON AND ESTATE.


Counsel for Mrs Otto T. Won Au. vile o, Otto E.
Won Au Of the firm 81 Mason. Al & Magen-
heimer confectioners. IN Henry-st. made app.ica-
ton Yesterday in the County Court. before Judge
Aspnau. for the appointment 81 q committee OF
the person and estate Of Mr.. Won Au. NJ present
I'm Brigham Hall n private santlarium IN Canaan
daigua. y. y. the ground That he IS not COM
petent 10 look after his affairs
The wife formerly Miss Title Naeher. daugh-
ter ~ eX-Judge Charles Naeher. one OF the best
known Germans IN the city. and the Won Aus have
always been welcomed in tho best German society
in Brooklyn. The papers in the action set forth
that MI and Mrs. Au were married IN 80
vember 1879. and that Mr. Won Au. who "a thirty
five years old. has been in failing health for some
time. In November last on advice of physicians
he was removed 10 the santlarium IN Canandalgua
The young husbands condition has been known
for long time by the friends az those Interested
hut little has been said about f.. There are Two
children-Frieda. nine. and Otto. two years old
md a. was oIt OF consideration for their welfare
that ey-ludse Naeher moved Tor a disposition or
the matter In the courts Mr.. Won Aus father
died several years ago. leaving n large estate 20
his widow. who is living IN Brooklyn. The prop
criy is partly real estate, in Sands-st. and on the
Jamaica Plank Rod.
Dr. William Browning. % No. q Lefferts Place
testified with reference 10 the mental condition or
Mr.. Au. and Or Bender said that the young
man had inherited his mental weakness, ana that
be- had not been thoroughly responsible Tor some
years.
The trial IS likely 20 be a sensational one. as
M. Won Au VIII probably be brought on from tho
sanitariurn 10 testify In his own behalf Mrs Won
An and the children are living at No. 1877 Greene
ave. II is said that Won An viii inherit all MS
mothers property should he Outlive her
Judge Aspinal set the trial. which will be by
jury. down for March 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
INCLINE WILL BE BUILT.
JUSTICE MADDOX DENIES A MOTION FOR
AN INJUNCTION
THE LONG ISLAND SYSTEM AND THE BROOKLYN
ELEVATED RAILROAD CAN BE CONNECTED
IN THIRTY DAYS AT TI4ATBUsH
AND ATLANTIC AYES

AND ATLANTTr ANTS
Justice Samuel T. Maddox. In the Supreme Court
yesterday denied motion which was made IN be-
-, . -, - .,f,,.t.r n .,-,.,or r,- O, In
haf q John "aliagher a taxpayer, 'o' an III,
Junction restraining the Long Island kaHfoad ana
Frederick T-bfn,auu as receiver for the BROOKLYN
49, .' a. - 80
hf'"l@" haifo"u' from oO''"71'''5 -"' W. go
tens by a yaduct and spur at Flatbush and
Atlantic aves and also restraining james T. Keat-
49,, a. 49,. l.,.,,.-,.,- and bis den,t,,
ms a. A''@'" - ~
from permitting the construction necessary ior the
completion 81 the work
r..,. N t-.,,.- NJ c,ro1hcr,a counsel sald
-''"- VI HaP'''' w '--'-'' -,
that he should certainly appeal from the decision
OF Justice Maddox william II. Baldwin. r.. the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
THE CHARTER ELECTION N NEWARK.
PROSPECT OF THE REPUBLICANS CONTROLLING
THE BOARD Of WORKS AND THE
COMMON COUNCIL.
- n Newark are preparing for

Politicians IN Newark are preparing FOR the
charter election. which takes place in April when
half the Common Council and Board OF Education
and TWO Commissioners OF the Board Of Works VIII
be elected.
Il j. possible that before the election me LET'S
- M naes an act making a change IN the
method ~ selecting School commissioners, and
reducing the membership az least twG-t ht1s, ne
nrsssrf Roard l. equally divided politically ana
kas earned extreme unpopularity boy Us course,
The desire IS 20 AXE the Board altogether out OF
politics ard raise the STANDARD or character @Hl0"e
The Commiss Oners r.--.. -.
The present Board OF Works IS Democratic, and
ne refirirg commissioners viii be President lew
son G)enJ ard Commissioner Urich RepD; The
Renubllcans will have 20 elect both Commissioners
20 Ter control Of the Board and the present out
iook il mat the next Board will be Republican.
The Common Council Is Democratic. ana mo
chances OF reversing the majority are good .
The mana cement % the charter election IS IN the
hands OF the two county committees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
r,pr,HARK, THE DOGS DO BARK!

-,--- et50vV OF WESTMINSTER KENNEL
,-r, prcrvs AT THE GARDEN TO-DAY.
,~,..., bench show ~ the Westminster Ken
~... ,-srs mis- morning At Madison Square
r..1er Win every prospect OF e-lpsiNs al oN'''''
- ..e o,-s M. made in former years
~ .... ...a-.., and quantity OF the entries that
~, ~. ...~ to-day and on the three succeeding
49,. have improved over anything the cIuo mas
~ r.sors The show viii include many dogs
,.osa valuations ran up into the thousahus "4''o
,.,srai animals have been imported especially 10
10 shown he.e In fact the NUMBER ol ne" 'o'.,
....-s Is unusually large this year so that II VIII
la me unexpected q there are h'' many ''
among me pr.ze-winners
IN .re other hand. q number ~ od-Vmers wiz
>. missing this year cor the FIRST time since 'hey
- se~~res some 20 them have grown 70 Old
cha. the task ~ conditioning them Tor compeuu"n
is TOO great 90 oe easily performed WhiIe se'e'a'
~ ,ne good ones have died IN the last year. among
,4e-s being KING Orry. the famous bulldog I2 l
49, -'. .'a,-, os good ones however. 20 more than
:; tho places le.t vacant ~ the ga s.aig. o-oro
,sa POINTERS VII. h4 more than ordinarily close tals
,e2- George j. Gould mas. rs uSval, ,"l'4 ~ 90
is fines. animals IN this class. ana VIII Alahr 9l
e47-- to carry OF as many prizes a. nave usLe-ly
gone % him ~ late years. W. Ip--l4 N-o
~ 100 MI have some good dogs % show, hut
h@".. II srarFsv vii compete with his import
. P~orxwo0d Aaron. and Charles Healh tsOa-
vel w.. be- on deck This class VIII give INC J"1s7S
On Thursday afternoon the programme VII IN. n
cgia what IA for this country move ~. jill 't'u
shape contest for cup for packs OF foXhouios'
-Four packs are entered. and t1ere Wal oe ttl u4-a
II PACK Each pack will be shown IN the ing
ATTENDED by huutsuen ana whippers-in. the packs
n ha shown belong &c the Monmouth County Hunt,
The Meadow Brook Hunt The Myopia Hunt and the
fyenesae Valley Hunt This contest rs expected 70
draw good many members Of the hunting set 10
The rr.zes IN the various classes VIII he AWARDED
as rapidly as the judges can thoroughly 40 we
work and bv Tomorrow the winners VIII De beiect-
ed and labelled for The benefit q The CROWDS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
KorTyIcK CONVICTED or FORGERY.

Wlulam Z K0utnick, Of Wesf noboken, who has
sought notoriety achieved some yesterday BY being
convicted OF forgery IN tne Hudson County Court
- Koutnick about the time OF the check transac-
ton for which ne was convicted. and shortly after
~ circulafed thar be had been drowned. He ap-
peared after az absence OF several weeks az 81;
wounds which he alleged he had received by fall
ing from "A tr0lley-car
So and declared be had received and mailed the
Dackage which contained The poison.
xourrfcx's father. an honest old German, when
aste6 about his s0r's attempt 10 figure as a wit
ness IN the Adams case. said IN broken English
mot nov should be N der foolish house"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
WHITNEY FORGERY TRIAL BEGUN
THE DISPOSITION OF AN ESTATE INVOLVED
u THE CASE WHICH HINGES on THE
DESTRUCTION OF a WILL.

DESTRUCTION OF a WILL
TIE trial ~ Edward r. Whitney OF East Nor
wich accused % forgery in the third degree. began
~ the Queens County Court yesterday afternoon
District Attorney George Davidson Is conducting
the prosecution and s assisted by ex-Judge Young.
az Huntington George j. Stcddard and Edward O.
Cromwell are looking after the interests Of the de-
fcu1aut. Whitney was indicted on allegations that
Doc destroyed the VIII % his father. Or. Darling 3.
whitney. who diai on June I. 1SsS. Under the
Penal code. TO change or destroy Il will is forgery
r. tie third degree and the question TO be decided
is whether Within was justified IN tearing UP the
Will
DR.. Darling made n will in favor Of his grand
DAUGHTER, Jennie W Griffin, now Mrs. Jennie ".
CARL j was this Will which Edward Whitney IS
said 70 have de troyed. but he says he did So a.
the request ~ BIS father The viii save nearly all
o. The property 20 The granddaughter, and Edward
Whitney says that his father made him tear up the
Will. the old nan wanted him 20 receive some
The destroyed VIII was made IN July. 1894. and was
torn uQ on February d. 45+.- The witnesses 10 Il
Ernest Knapp. ~ Ops'er Bay now confidential mes
sengrr 20 Governor Roosevelt
Edward Whitney says bis father ld not make
another vii. ara died iut"state. There are TOUR
heirs. Scah. "a brother ~ Edward. s. ln the poor
house. and Edward says that he should Set some
o. tae properly. WIucn rs I'.ue,l al o> .t
Grand Jury year ago this month. hN no tiiaI nhs
been held. and numerous suits pre- -hi Cd Mfs.
Carlis interests are looked aiier ny =; II. Ahim
Vechten. He says he has IN his possession VIII
made IN 1899. and which is more fayoraDe 10 ms
client than tho one destroyed. y the lsyi VIII IS
not admitted. he Will offer the 1898 VII ~ prCul 'e
The legality ~ copy OF the vii IL 1884, is being
inquired into by the supreme Court ~ BROOKLYN.
Mr Whitney was eccentric, ana pefoIe hls dean
q Sheriff jury which cEt'uirtt MN decided nm
moon u4tcrt 20 manage bis affairs The taking u
testimony WIFI begin this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
THE REV. DIR. wNILLAy INSTALLED

Tho Rev Dr Duncan J. Mcmillan was formally
installed last night as pastor ~ the Nc"-fork
proshvtcrlan Church. Seventh-avc. and One-Aun-
49, ..rd-tvcntv-eiphth-sf The Rev. pr. Paxton
,,s f,rrnerly pastor ~ that church. The building
was crowded md several ministers assisted IN The
ceremony Of installation. The Rev. Or John Bal
com Shaw. Moderator OF tho Presbytery presided.
Tho Invocation was made by the Rev Dr. W. d.
Rankin the Rev John T. Scott lea u responsive
ecripfural reading the Rev Thomas W. Sm4th
onercd prayer and the Rev. DR. Anthony H. Evans
rrsacbod The sermon. Prayer was offered ly me
per Dr George J. Shnarer. ~" charge 10 TO-"
fastor was made by the Rev. Or George AlcA-
ander the charge 10 the people was mace Dy me
Rev Or s. g. Rosster and the bsnsGicuoh was
given BY the pastor. the Rev. Dr. McAliIAH'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21

Major Thomas clifford Mexican known in Re
publican circles IN the Twen;y-talrd Ward. and
among Masons and g. \. X. men. who died az his
home No. Ii2 West One-nundred nd-e.eventh-st,
Manhattan. ON SUNDAY. formerly lived az no. 4i6
Putuam-aye Brooklyn. lie was born near Brad
ford Penn. hfty-three years ago. lie went through
The war with honor ana later was member OF
II. pn.rson Post. g. A. i. He was tnirty-second
degree Mason and was connected with several
charitable fraierniues. For many years he had
hon ir thr employ u the Metropolitan Life In
surance Company Mr. Mexican leaves a widow
mn LuD dnl IN -ora.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
LOSSES BY FIRE.

fierce FIRE. supposed 10 have been caused by
sparks from . locomotive. destroyed on sunday
night the large ,wo-story frame hay warehouse OF
The Consumers Coal and lee Company. In West
Sevenfh-sf Bavonne The building was closely
hacked with baled hay. The total loss. partly
covered By Insurance. IS estimated az fully $1,000
Fire. evidently the work OF incendiaries. broke
out in Apollo Hall. Paterson. at noon yesterday
The place was damaged 20 the extent OF about
500 Arrests are expected This was the fourth
arn In ne haN MiLhln short dine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
KLLLrn MHLLE DOMG US pUTY.

Passaic. Feb. % CspecaD.-Matthew Mur.ha
s,xty-th-ee years old. OF No i75 Washington Place
night gateman az the Washington Place crossing
OF the Erie Railroad. was killed AZ his post last
night After be et down the gates for the MIA.
night train from New-Nork ne saw that the ngns
on the further gate 0uf, ana started across
the track 20 TX a. He slipped and feli the tram
struck and instantly killed him he haa sseh ~, IN
the employ OF the Erie Railroad since 4o'A no
leaves a widow and TWO children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21

Peter Perry Sherwood. q retired shoe-deaier OF
Manhattan died az his home. No. 40 Leferts Place,
Prooklyn on Sunday. IN his eisaty-second year
after an Illness OF Few months. old age and no
weakncsses Incident 20 10 were the cause OF death
lie was born IN Fairfield Conn. and came 10 New
York when a young man lie had lived IN Brook
Ign ffty-dyo years. For many years lie was
partner IN the firm OF Curr.er Sherwood Co.
boots and Shoes from which he retired about hf-
teen wears ago. Ii, leaves widow and three
sons Ife Was a member OF The clinton Avenue
CONGREGATIONAL Church. and hs funeral will take
place to-day az the house. the Rev. )r I. b. Nc
iooI Officiating Burial VIII DE ID Greenwood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
TAXPAYERS Complain 70 THE MAYOR

ut'esauon ~ taxpayers from tho taxpayers
..-'4''ons of the Tenth Eleventh and Seven
-' wards called on the Mayor yesterday 20
'''N about the Increases IN assessments. and
w.. "N-' had brought them about. They also
~ -'- io know y there was any relief
. me Mayor after hearing their complaints. said.
.' increases IN the assessments have been made
taree ~ ne work % equalizing the amount OF
lfs ..'..h 'ach ~ the b1r0uChs should bear a.
men. IT, .. yi1lt snare. The system ~ assess
been Se+t uOFolFhs previous 20 consolidation has
beam ,l'l.-, ana IN the work Of equalization IL
some ~, ssaIy 20 increase the assessments IN
'"oushs 20 bring them up 10 The others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
SHOOTING.
cHAMr1oNsH-p coNrrgr - eAHDEN -

CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST At GARDEN CITY.
Crack wing shots from all the prominent clubs
I'm this section OF the country VIII assemble to-
day on the grounds Of the Carteret Gun club. az
Garden CRY. to take part IN the annual contest
for tho championship Of the United States and
for q handsome cup that will be presented 20 The
winner hv Clarence H. Mackav, one Of the prom
inert members OF the Carteret club. ia the last
week large number OF strong BIRDS have been
purchased by the club. and VIII De- used az the
shoot tomorrow and Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
OBITU


Cornelius NJ Demarcst died at the homo Of his
daughter. Miss !. l. Demarcs'. 80 $40 Monroe-st
Brooklyn. on Saturday IN his n'nety-s.xth year
lie was born on August 16. $780, IN Manuel Rock
land County. where his ancestors were among me
first settlers and FOR a livelihood engaged f. tam
ming and farming. lie served the Democratic
b.vman Previous 10 the outbreak OF the CIVIL
War he removed 20 New-Yorh. living in Washing
t0n-st.. until l,G7 when be came 20 Brooklyn. Watre
he had since lived. fIis health good. and Do PEE
talned the use ~ all his faculties until the last
Five chudreu-one son and four daughters survive
him The eldest being Mrs g.. 4. Iye. ~ BrOoklyi
widow Of Colonel Edward. pye. Eight grand
children and nine at-granlchhcrer are living
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
4 kEp0RT on sEyAroRI1I corpTFsY

.bs ing OF me Republican Club was held at
uaS clubhouse No so Fifth-ave. last e,o1ing a.
Ns,,a.' 4eport was read from the Committee on
,o,.5 ''a' Ahairs relative 10 the question o., sena
ana r.., .esy The report. which was prepared
evils e@a ny James 8 Barcus after referring 10 The
VsD'ung from the abuse OF the privilege Of
N'.''''''ea debate. says. "
abundant should AFFORD shelter and protec,,on 20
Senate haze as ussOn. bur the naforty 81 me
the Dover no right to delegate 70 ne NJ ti'S
leaves on ana obs1,srmine whore ample discussion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
An UNEXPLAINED ACCIDENT.
THOMAS o MORTON. SUFFERING FROM
SEVERE INJURIES. TAKEN HOME BY
MEN WHO WOULD NOT GIVE
THEIR NAMES.

Tn. relatives o. Thomas o. Morton. an aged
manufacturer OF No. 2li Fraukin-st, Manhattan
living at 30 e-s Lafayette-ave. Brooklyn with
his son-ln-law are trying 20 learn the cause OF the
serious accident 20 Mr.. Morton on the afternoon
OF Saturday February j., when be was apparently
knocked down iu tlt street hy truck or a itoil"t
car ana afterword taken 30 his home. in La %
ette-av-. hy unknown persons. WHO ana nol t'o
th.fr nance. M Morton is suffering with "a
fractured collar bone and number ~ ID, o'AtI
me preafesf apprehension as 90 mis- recovery
Mr Morton IS unable 10 give clear account o.
ia Manhattan. bound FOR Brooklyn, ana t4at ne re-
members riding as far as Sands-si, OBJ iA" i'i''N-
Ism side Then tu- only thing Dee remembers ~
opening hts eyes and Sseilg "a policeman slaItttS
hy him and hearing hin say something ABOUT sum
,,.o,irg sr anbuIarce Ills watch and a we'll
nj I'd pockefbo0k were in his possession. ana tiere
lad arpareutly been DO attempt 90 ron MIN. Ag'1t
..l-rx ID carriage came 90 the house IN Lala}-
ef-e-ayc and men lifted Mr. Morton out, taxing
him in ana placing him on o. oed. hey ol1 Hos
leave their names. Ih" ponce nave no ''N"i~ va
he accident 90 Mr. Morton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-21
ADELPHI ALUMNI DINE.
THE ASSOCIATION HAS ITS FIRST ANNUAL
REPAsT AND ELECTS OFFICERS.

THE ASSOCIATION HAS ITS FIRST ANNUAL
REPAsT AND ELECTS OFFICERS.
The first annual dinner Of the Adeiphi Alumni
Association was held The oxford Club last even
ing. About seventy-hve people were present. The
association was organized about year ago and
IS composed OF ola members OF Adcphi College and
Academy.
Just after tho dinner. before the speaking had
begun. short business meeting was held at which
Ito following officers were elected: President. VIII
tam C.. Wallace; vlceprcs dent. l. r. Palmer. secre-
tary, Charles ~ Camp; treasurer. Darwin r.
James. jr: Executive Committee T. J. Vernon,
William Tuthlu. Charles J. McDermott and Z. y.
Jewell EN-Ju-tIce Van Wyck TO have been
present. but ~as detained at tho last moment.
William G.. Wallace presided az the dinner.
The list OF tlasts was Hs follows. "Adelphi,' Or.
Charles Leyerm0rc; Friends ex-Jusuce Jesse
Johnson; yourselves" Frederick J.. Crane. Sister
Colleges" Colonel Norman =. Dixie. representing
the P0lvtechni. Institute. Others who spoke We're
W g.. Wallace and J.. T. Palmer.