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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
TO ADVOCATE CITY GAS WORKS
AUTHORITIES FOR MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
CONTROLLER SAYS WAIT TILL RAPID
TRANSIT IS ASSURED.

Municipal ownership of city gas works Is 10 De
advocated by the city authorities. Several ram
many officials declared that plans for the es-
Establishment of gas plants to be owned by the city
or for the requirement by the city of gas plants
already established must soon be consluered III
earnest Controller Coler. who takes the leao III
such plans as rule. said yesterday
am in favor of the city owning its own gas
works but before any plans to that END are pusheu
1 want rapid transit assured Nhen we are
sure of rapid transit the city ownership OF gas
works must be considered.
Not little interest is manifested in Wall street
in the reported advocacy by the local authorities
of the policy of city ownership and operation OF
gas works The general feeling, however Is that
such a plan is not likely soon to be carried into
execution. 1t could be made effective In one OF
only two ways-by the city establishing its own gas
plant in competition with the present companies
or by its buying out the latter and either OF THESE
methods would involve enormous expenditure Inc
Consolidated Gas Company has outstanding $SSo6S,-
Gao common stock and funded debt or y 10 OV1
The New-Amsterdam Gas Company mas SlS oOoV W
common stock 50 600 600 preferred stock ana poEos
of the par value of s207500o0 The Standard Gas
Light Company has &c. 72l.100 common STOCK, S9UOo-
600 preferred stock and S1,362O funded debt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

passed along and he lifted his sort black hat In
recognition of the salutation
At the station 10 meet Mr. Bryan we're Con-
gresham william Sulzer. Congressman DAILY, of
New-Jersey; Dr. ]. H. Girdner and several Others.
Mr. Bryan Congressman sulzer ALT anu n9ns t ;,
erty-st station of the New-Jersey oentrai haii-
road Mr. BRYAN returned to this city IN time 10
attend a dinner in his honor al the house OF Dr.
John II C5irdner No. 81 West Eorty-nfth-st
Among the guests at the house were rom Il J9nn-
son O. IA p Belmont, Ex-Governor James 3 Hogg
Of Texas Father Ducey hughes h ~; 6a "
$50 o'clock and after it the entire party drove to
the meeting at Carnegie Hall. Mr.. Bryan VIII go
TO Paterson to-day. -, -, 49,
Mr. Bryan In speaking of his trip through New
England said that everywhere he had been re,
ceved with uniform courtesy and anu
he was delighted with his reception. Il am ne
said more than pleased with the interest SHOWN
by the people of the East in the cause represent
Anybody who has watched the enthusiasm with
which nv exposition of the OF nti-imperal-
ism and the antitrust question and the free coin
age of silver has been greeted Will nave 70 ADMIT
that the people are thoroughly awake to the ques-
tions of the hour a., a..
(Which of these topics has aroused the sieale''
enthusiasm" asked. . , ia
THAT is something ! cannot say ne fepieu'
81 make no distinction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
LIuIT4TIOY OF FRANCHISES.

Albany, Feb SENATOR COffey to-day intro
duced bill for the repeal of the section of the
Greater NewYork charter, which limits the period
Of franchises granted by the Municipal Assembly
to any corporation for the use of the streets or
parkways of the city to twenty-five years. This
act further provides that upon the termination OF
the franchise the plant and all its appurtenanees
shall become the property Of the city and the city
shall have the option either to take and operate
the property its account. upon paying to the
grantee a fair valuation it may the fran
chse for further period of twenty five years upon
reValuation OF the property. Tunnel railroad
corporations exempted from the provisions OF
this act. and the General Assembly authorized to
grant a franchise to such corporal iOns for fifty
years upon the same conditions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
AGAINST THE Brennan BRIDGE BILL

Albany, Feb. Thomas A. Fulton, secretary OF
the Citizens Union of New-York. is here to-day
working against the Brennan Bridge bill. He says
of the measure:
The Brennan Bridge bill should be defeated be-
cause 1t Is utterly wrong in principle 1t may also
be vicious in details, but the general provision that
the Governor of the State shall appoint six
missioners at large salaries TO locate and build
several bridges and tunnels in the city OF NewYork
at the expense of the city is the most barefaced
attempt to boss the people Of New-York from the
then ought to have State Commissioners to
build our sewers pave streets etc. 1t totally
violates the principles of home rule. The people Of
Manhattan want Brooklyn to have all the bridges
and tunnels necessary, or even desirable, but our
them via Albany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
REPUBLICAN CLUB LINCOLN DINNER

The success of the annual Lincolns Birthday
dinner OF the Republican Club on Monday evening
next at Delmonicos is indicated by the announce
ment that no more tickets can be obtained. SEN
ator Chauncey M Depew. the president OF the club
will preside at the dinner The address ON "Ahrs-
ham Lincoln" viii be delivered by Congressman
Robert G. Cousins, of Iowa Attorney General
Griggs Will respond to the toast THE Republican
Party" Edwin Markham the poet VIII recite and
the Rev. Samuel schulman will speak on Political
Conscience"
Among the guests OF prominence at the dinpar
are expected TO be Admiral Dewey Major General
Nelson A Miles, ex-President Harrison Governor
Roosevelt Rear-Admiral Sampson Rear-Admfral
Philip. Robert T. Lincoln, Seth Low Beriah WI
kins, Abner Mckinley George w Wilson Major
Rhode Island 1'e' Va
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
OBITUARY.
CHARLES FRANCOIS FELU.
Brussels. Feb. 7-Charles Francois Felu the arm
less Belgian painter. is dead.

Charles FRANCOIS Felu, the armless Belgian
painter. born in Waermaerde West Flanders
June g. 1880. Mr. Felu made his home In Ant
werp with his mother. His father who died In 1870
employee of the Treasury Department, who
took up his residence in that city to enable the son
continue his artistic studies. which he had pre-
viously carried at Ostend and Bruges
Although he born without arms he attained
considerable skill and dexterty In manpula ting the
brush and colors solely by the use of his feet
Besides being talented artist. NJ Felu was grad
uated In liberal studies and translated several
works of Horace into French verse His hand
writing. If that term could be used OF writing that
done without hands firm and legible. At
time he intended to become teacher, but gave
up the Idea for art. He made remarkable copies
and painted portraits said to be of real merit.
Sitting in front or his canvas ordinary stool,
he held his palette with his left foot and painted
with his right easily and firmly. He could open his
color box squeeze the tubes and set his palettes
easily as an artist with the usual equipment or
arms and hands.
NJ. Felu had commissions from the Archduke and
Archduchess Charles Louis of Austria who visited
his studio in Antwerp did the Infanta Isabel or
Spain, In 1885 The latter sent him the Cross or the
Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic in recognition
of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
MRS. MARGUERITE c. BALLoU.

Mrs. Marguerite c. Ballou. the wife OF George
William Ballou, OF the banking firm OF Ballou &
Co, at No. 81 Broadway, died in her apartments in
the Hotel Endcott, Eighty 1rst-st. and Columbus
ave. yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Ballou fifty years old For the last
three years she had been invalid. and spent
last summer in Germany and Switzerland for her
health She identified with many charitable
institutions, and for years member Of the
Board OF Managers of the Hahnemann Hospital.
She was also interested in securing home for
working girls, and had many pensioners her
personal list.
Mrs. Ballou is survived by her husband and one
daughter The funeral arrangements have not
been completed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
FIsHERMEN WANT USE or VETS STOPPED.

Local fishermen much interested in bill
which has just been presented to the Legislature
at Albany prohibiting the use of nets in the Hud-
son. Harlem and East rivers and in the Atlantic
Ocean far it is controlled by the State Of
New-York. The bill does not apply TO the use of
nets for the catching of Holsters and crabs nor the
of eelpots in catching cells. .
The Protective League of Saltwater Fishermen
has issued a letter in which IL says:
There than one hundred thousand rod
and reel and hook and line fishermen I'm the city.
and more than ten thousand of these have signed
a petition asking that this amendment to the pres
ent law be made. It's passage would for various
reasons DO more 20 give good fishing In and about
our city than anything suggested In late years;
The curse of the army of New-York rod and reel
fishermen to-day is the rsenhaden (moss bunker)
Fishermen with their mie-long purse seines, who
Keep the approaches TO the mouth or the Hudson
River depleted. With their headquarters on Barren
Island they hover over the south shore or Long
island and over New-York Bay, and woe betide the
school or menhaden that ventures into our neigh
borhood. The menhaden are the attraction that
draws the buehsh, weakfish and schools OF many
otner varieties of fish TO our waters, furnishing
sport. amusement. recreation and fsh 70 thousands
Others who dispose ef their catches In the markets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
SOCIETY OF THE GEHEsEE DIMES.

SECOND ANNUAL FEAST AT sHERRTsw T.
BRYAN A GUEST.
Two hundred members and guests OF the Society OF
the Genesee were present at the second annual
dinner of the society. held at Sherrys last night
Louis Wiley the newly elected president OF the
society presided. The speakers were F. r. Law
renee. John Harry Stedman. j. A. Barhite Judge
W. B. Green and Oscar F. Williams
Mr.. Lawrence. who is president of the LotOs Club
responded 10 the toast. THE City OF New-York"
Mr. Stedman TO After Dinner Talk Mr. Barhi-a
TO Country Boys and City Men." and Mr. Will
Jams TO THE Present and Future OF the Philip
pines
Mr.. Williams in the middle OF his speech. ard
was making a warm defence OF President McKin-
ley and General Otis. when Colonel William J.
Bryan and his party entered the han. They
loudly cheered: and took seats near Mr.. Williams,
who resumed his talk.
At the close OF Mr.. Wiiliams's address Colonel
Bryan was prevailed on 10 speak. He occupied only
Few minutes. giving his well known views on the
Philippine question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
THE DoWAGER EMPRESS HEsITATES.
FEAR OF TROUBLE PREVENTS THE DEPOSITION
OF KWANG-SU.

Picking Feb. 1T is generally believed that the
Dowager Empress will not attempt the formal
deposition of the Emperor at the present moment
though that this was her first intention there is
little room to doubt. 1t is gathered from credible
Chinese sources that the Dowager intended TO
carry out her plans during the first days OF the
new year. Everything had been prepared for the
coup, but at the last moment representations were
made to her that such course probably would
create serious opposition in the south, and this
induced her to abandon temporarily her decision
There is much anxiety in native quarters regard
ing the Dowager Empresss next move. II is gen
orally thought however, that she will allow affairs
to remain as present until she is able to ascer-
tain to a certainty what attitude the Emperor 8
party is likely to assume There is little reason to
believe that the Emperors party is strongly enough
united to give serious trouble. whatever action the
DoWager takes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
BRYAN's RECEPTION HERE.

William j. Bryan arrived at the Grand Central
Station at n:a o'clock yesterday morning from
Hartford. Conn and Immediately started for Plain
field y. J., where he made an address in the after
noon. Mr.. Bryan received hearty welcome VIXEN
he walked up the platform OF the station The
hackmen and railroad employees who usually re-
main the outside. In the waiting shed
There was also large crowd OF Others some
waiting for train and others TO see Bryan it is
supposed. cheer wan given for Mr.. Bryan he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
MANUFACTURERS DINE.
SPEECHES MADE AT A BANQUET AT TN
UNION LEAGUE CLUB IN BROOKLYN


Ludwig Nissea. president OF the Manufactures.
Association OF New-York presided OF the sev.n.t
annual dinner OF the association which was bsfs
last evening at the Union League Club OF Brooklyn
In Grant Square. Brooklyn. Mr. Nissen said =
part:
The industrial conditions OF our country A..
saeh as 10 inspire all men Of energy and brains
accomplish In the future. and in that connects5S
the world fS esua "a , ntla Sna5 man value 70
FOR others than by what ne does for himself r
believe that the members OF association should
look upon y as one Of their privileges to hejs
s% ,I m the breasts OF their fellow citizens
Ex-Congressman John s. Wise OF virginia. wa.
introduced as a former rebel" and was heartily
cheered when he said that he had three sons who
had died for this country
j. C. Monaghan. United States Consul to Chem,
nitz Germany. spoke Of the growth OF the country.
and said
VINO are opposed TO expansion Expansion Is cur
NJ MAJ al c99hdltlon want TO say that when
the breath OF freedom We produce more tsss
We consume In this country. and there Is not
go your hold on the PhiIippinss Gsgma9x reasy
e give you sl0OOO0ooO for Iuzon alone Shouts y
Never Never!D 1 believe that when YOU 10
socialism. have no sympathy WITH the hare q
sometimes expressed with another English speak.
Magma chaIta and the Declaration OF Independence
and stand for the higher civilization.
"An America" was the subject Of the speecb ~
William l. Buchanan. Of Buffalo. DIrector-GeneraI
of the PaE-American Exposition. He said in part:
Europe dictates the policies Of the South Amert-
G oIed TeP1oHSs tbs condition should not Be al
try OF the Western Hemisphere
Captain F. A Cook. L. 8 N responded to IN.
toast America in War;" and the Rev Dr. s d
Mcconnell responded to the toast America In
made a speech. 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
FIRE IN AN UNocCUPIED HOUSE.

IT WAS FORMERLY THE HOME OF THE CRESCENT
ATHLETIC CLUB-THE LOSS ABOUT $4,000
Fire broke out last evening about 10 o'clock in the
five story brick house No II Pierrepont-st.. BrooI-
lyn Flames were first discovered in the extension
kitchen i'm the basement and spread to the roof but
were got under control shortly after they had at
tackled the roof of the adjoining four story house
No q Pierrepont-st. occupied by Colonel Willis
L. Ogden. The building, No n Pierrepont-st, was
formerly the home of the Crescent Athletic club,
hui recently had been used a furnished room
house. However it unoccupied and unfur,
nished at the time of the fire. The lessee Is SAID
IN he William Taeterow. of Freeport, Long Island,
and the property belongs to the Wetmore estate
The damage TO the building and to Colonel Ogden 8
house was estimated at about $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
RuFITS A. ORDER

Canajoharie. N. Y. Feb. Rufus A. Order, a
well known local historian and artist, died sud
denly at his home here to-day from heart failure.
He was secretary of the Mohawk Valley Historical
Society. and for many years teacher Of drawing
and painting In the Canajoharie High School. He
was a collector OF Indian relics, having in his
possession unique collection of several hundred
Revolutionary powder horns. Mr.. Order was born
in LititZ, Penn, In 1917, and was member or the
Old Moravian Church, at Bethlehem, Penn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
sgRyAsT CAPTURES ALLEGED THIEF.
OBTAINS HIM IN CONVERSATION UNTIL TUE AR
RIVAL. OF POLICEMAN.

RIVAL. OF POLICEMAN.
The nerve and GOODNESS displayed by Annie An
derson a servant In the employ OF Dr- D. 1iuuio
COTE at No % East Thirty-ffth-st. las evening
resulted in the capture and arrest of John Widen OF
No 1872 Third-ave. Alden rang the doctors door
bell last evening and inquired for the physician.
When Informed that ne was not IN Alden saiu nc
had an engagement with DR.. COTE. and he was ad-
mitted to the office.
The servant told another servant to stand De
hind the drapery and keep watch Presently
Alden. It is alleged. picked up valuable Iur
collar and placed II beneath his coat The Ander-
son woman then entered and engaged him In con-
versation until the arrival Of a messenger VINO
was dispatched for the policeman on post
Before the arrival OF the policeman Alden tried
several times to get out of the house, but de-
tanned by the servant. who kept reassuring him
that Dr. COTE would be in within the next few
minutes.
When the policeman arrived Alden protested his
innocence, although the fur collar was taken from
kim.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
MRS. MAGDALEN DE B.

MRS. MAGDALEN DE BEVOISE sCHENCk-
Mrs. Magdaen De Bevoise Schenck. sxty-seven
years old, widow Of Henry Schenck, a merchant or
New-York and sister of Isaac c. De Bevoise, or
No. Isl Greene-ave, Brooklyn, died on TUESDAY In
Rome Italy. She native of Brooklyn, and
had been living abroad for years with her son: A
daughter also survives her. The body VIII be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
POLICE EyD rL4SS B4TTLE

The annual dinner OF the sophomore class Of New
York University took place last evening at the
Sturtevant House. The annual fight between the
"soph" and freshman classes took place as the
former class was leaving the university grounds
early in the evening The battle resulted in ths
capture of four members of the sophomore class
by the freshmen. Another hight took place and the
captured men were returned TO their associates
The battle became heated that the police OF tn
West One Observation-Disclosures .n-st. sta ion wagc
called to interfere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
w. NJ. HOUsER.

St. Louis Feb. Wv. NJ Houser secretary and
treasurer Of 1.-THE Globe-Democrat' and the oldest
and only surviving son of D. NJ Houser, proprietor
of that paper died at his home in this city yester
day from consumption; Mr.. Houser was thrty-six
wears old. His health broke down year ago. and
he went to Colorado to recuperate. The change did
not agree with him, and he was brought home
week ago in an enfeebled state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
MRS. J. G1LL1NGHAM FELL.

Philadelphia, Feb. MRS. j. Gingham Fell who
suffered a second stroke OF paralysis Sunday.
died to-day at her home here. Mrs Fell re-
lated and connected by marriage with the Drexel
family Mrs Van Rensselaer, and with many other
families OF equal prominence in society The late
John r Fell Mrs Van Rensselaer's first husband,
was Mrs. Fell's son. and Mrs. Robert Kelso Cassatt
Is her granddaughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
RECEPTION AT PATERSON.

Paterson, n. j., Feb (speciaD.-Wiiiiam D.
Bryan who is billed to speak In Iurn ran l"
city. tomorrow night, will be met at Jersey Ciy
nv committee Of three and upon his arrival mere
Will be received by one hundred Democrats VINO
will escort him to the hall Munson Force VIII pre- pre-
side and William b. Gourley, chairman OF the
Democratic state Committee will introduce him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
EpISON,S CONDITION MUoR IMpRonEn

Chicago Feb IA dispatch to THE Record"
from Akron Ohio. says that the condition of
Thomas A. Edison, who has been Ill in this city
since Sunday. suffering from an attack of acute
Influenza reported by his physicians to be better
The physicians think he should be able to start for
the East by Saturday. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
CONNECTICUT FOR ROOSEVELT.

Samuel Fessenden. the representative Of Connec-
ticut in the Republican National Committee. said
last evening at the Waldotf-Astoria:
The vote of Connecticut Will be for Theo-
dore Roosevelt for Nice-PreSident il he allows his
name TO go before the Republican National Con-
vention. We have nothing against Leutenant-GoV-
ernor Woodruff. but he lacks experience. The Re-
publcans Of Connecticut look TO New-YOrk to name
candidate for the Vice-Presdency.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
MOTHER ELIZABETH STRANGE.

Pittsburg. Feb. 7-Mother Elizabeth Strange
founder OF the order of Sisters of Mercy in this
country, and the last survivor OF seven Sisters
brought to this country in 1s4S died ST. Xavier's
Convent near Latrobe. Penn, to-day, from the
infirmities of old age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
ARRIVALS on THE FUERsT BISHIECK

Among the passengers who arrived last night q
the Hamburg-American Line steamer FUrSt Eia-
marck from Genoa and Naples. Charles E.
DejOne, E. T. Evans, Frank Mckee. L P. Phelps
Director Carl Roderbug, Isaac y. SeIigman. Os-a-
S. Straus, United States Minister Turkey. and
Mrs. Stratus, and Charles A. WeaTe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

DR.. Kennedy. who was born in Aberfeldy Perth
shire, June IA 1913, had been a director of the
London Missionary Society since 1913, and was
chairman OF its Examination Committee from 1882
to 1893. He was on the original committee of the
East London Childrens Hospital From 1887 to 1890
he edited 1.-The Evangelical Magazine" Among his
numerous publications THE Natural History OF
Man" Handbook of Christian Evidences The
Seif-R evela ton Of Jesus Christ and "Old Testa
ment Criticism and the Rights of Non Experts"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
ALVA NJ. TUCKER.

Cleveland. Ohio Feb. 7.--Alva NJ. Tucker for a
number Of years general manager of the Erie
Railroad, with headquarters in this city, died this
morning in sanatorium at Flint, Mich.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
AUGUSTUS RAPELYE.

Augustus Rapelye died yesterday at his home in
FImhurst Newtown, Long Island. He seventy
years old and was a member of the Holland Society.
The funeral will be held at st. James's Church.
Elmhurst, on Saturday at p. The burial will
be IN Greenwood Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
VENEZUELAN REToEUTIoNrsTs LOSE.

Caracas. Venezuela. Feb. THE Government
troops yesterday again occupied San Fernando de
Apure. town in the State OF Apure seventy miles
south of CalabOZO. which had recently been taken
by the revolutiOusts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
ADoLPHE RoTHsCHILD.

Paris. Feb. 7.-Adolphe Rothschild. who had
bank in Naples in the time of the Neapolitan mon
archy, died in this city to-day. He had always re-
tanned intimate relations with the royal family Of
Naples.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
DICKINSON STILL AGAINST FREE SILVER.

Don NJ. Dickinson, who was Grover CieVeiaho
Pcstmaster-General. said last evening at the
Albemare:
1 am for 6 to under any circums 81 ta IETHs
Michigan will not go Democratic next ran II VIII
lam j BRYAN is the Democratic standard bearer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
THE REV. JOHN KENNEDY.

London. Feb. THE Rev. John Kennedy, former
chairman of the Congregational Union of England
and Wales. and professor of apologetics at New
College, London, died yesterday in his eighty-sev-
enth year