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New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
CENTENNIAL or DIR. HERNG's BIRTH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE EMINENT HoMEoPATHIsT
OBSERVED IN PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia. Jan. THE Tooth anniversary OF
the birth OF DR.. Constantine Herring. the father
of homeopathy in America" was celebrated here
to-day by the dedication of the office building
erected in his honor by his son. Walter f. Herring.
Over five hundred persons from this city, Boston,
Nev--York Brooklyn. Baltimore, Washington and
other cities present The doctors widow.
Mrs Therese Hsring. and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter E.
Herring received the guests. Addresses were made
by DR.. William Wessehoeft and the Rev. 5. s.
Seward Of NeW-York and others DR.. Herring was
born in Oschadz Saxony. and his father was one
OF the orignators Of the system known as the
.'peouIe's school which now prevails in Germany
under The title OF the .'Prussan system At the
seventeen years he began the study OF medl-
cine and was graduated ia 1896 He lived for six years
in Sufinam. devoting himself 20 scenunc reseasch n
and the practice of homeopathy. Later he came 10
this city where he was one of the founders OF the
North American Academy of the homeopathic
Healing Art. the first college Of homeopathy in
the world He one of the founders of the
Hshnemann College. in this city. and was the ar
thor OF a number OF books and made many va =
able scientific researches.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
DEFALcATIoy OF A COUNTY TREASURER.
ACCOUNTS OF f. H. HERSHEY. OF LANCASTER,
PENN SHORT S65. .oON-sTOCK 81 EQUATION
AND POKER PLAYING THE CAUSE.

Lancaster. Penn. Jan THE continued absence
Of County Treasurer f. r. Hershey and the ugly
stories concerning his accounts which have been
afCat for a week past prepared the public for the
formal announcement to-day that he is defaulter
and absconder. MT Hershey's was in charge
OF the Office last week endeavoring 10 straighten
out the books He called County Auditor Marsh
lis aid. and they have found defalCatiOn OF
about s65 600 There is on deposit in the banks OF
this city s6 $40 while the books call for S26.SO.
There is due the State for money at ir-
terest for 1899 the sum of $4,000. of which three
fourths comes back TO this county. hence the net
sum owed the State is ST. COO.
Hershey IS believed to have gone 20 Canada
His financial condition has been regarded with
suspicion for a long time. but it is not believed
that much If any of the cOunty's cash went to
help along his regular business lie had been
dabbling in stock speculation for some time and
lately a heavy scale and it is asserted that in
the slump OF week before last ne lost $4,000. He
also became heavy poker player, and his losses
in this line have been matter Of talk on the
street. Stock speculation and poker are believed
to have practically eaten Ip The entire amount OF
the defalCation
The office was turned over to the new treasurer
this morning. when the shortage was officially an
nounCed to be S65. 5.O42 A. Two of the bOndsmen are
brothers of Hershey, and one composed with the
treasurer the firm Of Amos Hershey & Bro. or
GOrdOnve. against which execution for $4,000
issued last week These Judgments were held
by relatives and were confessed only few days
is expected will be set aside. The other bonds
represented the different banks which held
the county deposits, and II is expected the short
age will be made good without litigation
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
THE "a c. HILLS THE NEW YEAR.

The arrival of the year was celebrated at
many Of the athletic clubs with the usual dash ana
show Of good fellowship yesterday At the hand
sonoa home of the Ncyy-York Athletic Club the mem
bers arrived early. Some Of them remained late.
Dinner was served in the dining room and the set
pieces were particularly elaborate. Last night the
orchestra played and the members OF the ciuo sang
nonuIar songs with a vim and earnestness which
left no doubt in the mind of people in the neigh
borhood that everybody was having good time
The annual election of the club VIII be held on
January q Only one name has been posted on the
bulletin board in opposition to the ticket named
by the Nominating Committee. Walter = wilson
will oppose young Hunter, who Is running t2r q
place the Board of Governors. 8otn iacuonS @
late for the posting of any other names in opposi-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
THE COLONY'S DESIRE.

St Johns, N F.. Jan. 1.-Tac -2ritish Govern
ment continues in constar- communication with
the Colonial Ministry over the renewal of the
modus vivendL The Colonial Cabinet would like
a modified arrangement, relieving colonial fisher
men from the Jurisdiction of naval officers, who
now rule the coast as autocrats
The colony holds this reform to be an essential
preliminary to a renewal of the measure but
Mr.. Chamberlain urges the revival of the instru-
ment, which expired yesterday. Thus far the
colony has proved stubborn
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
NEW ALDERMEN ORGANIZE
MEET SHORTLY AFTER NOON-COUNCIL
ALSO IN SESSION-No BUSINESS DONE.

The front OF the City Hall almost covered
with flags yesterday morning, and the interior o.
the building was made gay with bunting and
flowers in honor Of the new Board Of Aldermen
From an hour before noon until an hour after noon
Sousas Band played lively airs. The Aldermen
expected crowd OF admirers at their reception.
but few people went 70 city Hall Perhaps the
lack Of enthusiasm ever the Aldermen was due 10
lack Of LIQUID refreshments. II had been nosed
abroad that there would he nothing to drink at
the reception and the big punch bowl IN the Gov
ernor Room remained dry.
The new Board OF Aldermen held a meeting 70 or
eanize Many Tammany members of the Boarf
ha been reelected. Most OF them had flowers on
their desks. The following are the new members
OF the Pnard:
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
SING SING

The concert and minstrel entertainment given
by the couvfcts AZ the State Prison Christmas
Day was repeated yesterday About one thousand
persons including the convicts witnessed the
performance
John u. Baldwin. who was sentenced 20 tunprts-
Onuent for life for the murder Of William X.
SpTingstein AT Port Jervls in 1S7., and who was
pardOned last Saturday by Governor Roosevelt.
released yesterday and started for Port Jer~
Wis with friends who were waiting for him Bald
win had served twenty-five wears less two months.
and is now about sixty years old The first
rence Of the Court was that he be hanged but this
was Commutei 20 life Imprisonment.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
NEW-YORK CITY.

The French liner la Normandie which arrived
here yesterday from Havre, reported passing on
December p a large icete erg which lowered sbous
one hundred and eighty feet above the water.
The Social Reform club will hold reception FOR
Edwin Markham the author OF The Man with
the Hoe" in its rooms at No. S University Place
this evening II Is expected that Joseph r.
Buchanan will be present speak OF Mr.. Mark
hams work a letter viii be read sSom Edmund
Clarence Stedman After the exercises light re-
freshments will be served and opportunity wiz
be given to meet Mr.. Markham
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE II CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles. Cal Jar. 1.-Two slight earthquake
shocks were felt here yesterday. No damage was
done so far Is known. The shocks were felt al
San Feruandino and other points south and east.
including San Diego
San Diego. Cal. Jan Charles Taggart, who
arrived in this city to-day from the Coeopah coun-
Try ot Lower CaIiforna reports that the earth
quake OF Christmas Day had marked effect on
the geysers OF that region. causing them 20 spout
with redoubled force
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
COASTIyG STEAMER OFERDCE.

Some anxiety is being felt for the coasting steam-
er George FarweH. Captain Ficket4, from New-Or-
leans by way OF Port Tampa for Sew-York. Mr.,
Pickett OF the firm Of Ray Fickett. ship brokers'
IN South-st father OF the captain. said yesterday
that ne had received letter from his Pors
ROYAL, s. c. dated December 21 which stated that
the FarweH put In there that day account os
a and intended TO sail next dsy. but since
then news had been received. A big storm Was
raging 81 that time and may have prevented the
little steamer sailing the day intended. but sha
must have left shortly thereafter. She carried a
crew Of about seven men.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
COLONIsTs AID THE EMPIRE.
FEARS OF TROUBLE OVER FRENCH SHORE
QUESTION REMOVED.

London, Jan. 1.-The second edition of The
Times" publishes a dispatch from St Johns,
n. F. dated December 81. saying:
All the political parties agree that a renewal
of the mOdus viVendi for another year is a meas
which will pass both houses unanimously
about pri 10 All the Coonists are united in
a desire TO assist the empire by every possible
means
The fear that Newfoundland would refuse TO
renew the modus vivendi has been a bugbear of
the Imperial Government, many Of the author-
ties declaring that 1t constituted the gravest
possibility Of complications with France. Thus
the news that the modus vivendi will be renewed
has been received with the greatest relief.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
MANHATTAN.
BROOKLYN.
QUEENS.
2 Luke often.

Michael F. Blake. who was reappointed by City
Clerk ScuIy as Chief Clerk Of the Board OF Alder
men. called the meeting 70 order twenty minutes
after noon
The organization Of the new Board was effected
by the election Of Thomas F Woods presjdenit, i
John T Mccall yice-president; Thomas A toah-
ley, sergea and John Mcclure asslstdns
sergeant-at-arms. The rules governing the oIu
Board in 1893 adopted temporarily.
committee was appointed TO call on the Mayor
and acquaint him with the fact that the bodrd
was organized and waiting for any message
that he might send. Just then committee from
the Council appeared and announced that the
Council was in session and was waiting Tor any
message that the Board OF Aldermen might wish
to communicate The Board then took a recess.
After the recess the committee named 10 W4is W.
upon the Mayor returned with word from fis
Honor that he had no message ready ana would
communicate with the Board later.
Alderman McInnes, OF Brooklyn, offered resoiu,,
ton providing that all committees or the Boald
that consist Of members shall have two re,
uublicans unon them. This resolution was lslkeu
over for a long time, amendments and substitutes
being offered, and finally referred 10 me
President of the Board. The Board then al
tourned to meet on Tuesday January =
The Council met in accordance with tne pro-
visions Of the charter. There was no business 10
transact. and after sending committees TO wait on
the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen ana t onet
them the compliments of the season adJourhreHt
taken until to-day.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
HONE NEWS.

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
FIFTH AVENUE-Seuator Nelson ". Aldrich of
Rhode Island GTISFY-William a. Pinkerton, OF
Chicago GRAND-Dr. :. Heyer. Of Washington.
IMPERIAI--tf. ". Delamater- of Pttcsburg MAN
HATTAN-EN-C Congressman George n SouthwicS
% Albany. WALDORF. =. Castle. Of HouOlului
Rear Admiral Philip HiChborn L. : y, and Sens
ator John c. Spooner OF Wisconsin WEST
MINISTER -Hamlin Garland. OF Chicago.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
MEETING OF ONO GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Columbus. Onto. Jan. The ssventy-fourth Gen
eraI Assembly net to-day and elected the Repub-
lcan caucus nominees by strict party vote An
adjournment was then taken until tomorrow, when
Governor BushneII's message will be read. Under
the reorganization Judge A. c. Reynolds, Of Lake
County. IS Speaker OF the House and Oscar shep-
ard president prO tenn OF the Senate L-ieursna n
Governor Jones holds over until next Monday
when he VIII be succeeded BY John A Caldwell OF
Cincinnati
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
NEr RR4NcH oF - Rosrov ~ M4IyE.

Portland. Me Jan The Portland and Roch-
ester Railroad ceased exist at y O'Clock mid
night the road having become the Portland and
Worcester division Of the Boston and Maine. The
formal exchange OF stock Will take place in Boston
January IS.
Under the new conditions Superintendent Fl. W.
Davis becomes al assistant superintendent. Th4
train dfspatcher's Offices will be moved Nashua.
y H and the train hands Will probably be obliged
to run through Worcester. Mass. instead OF 20
Rochester Mass as formerly. The ticket Depart
ment viii be at Boston. and all receipts will %
cd
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
ROBBERS SET FIRE TO 4 DWELLING.

Whitnsvie Mass, Jan. Thieves broke into
the house Of George Nelson az Castle Hill this
morning and stole safe containing 500, after
which they fire 70 the dwelling 10 cover their
crime Mr. Nelson got up early 20 60 20 the barn,
only short distance from the house On MS re-
turn he found his desk ransacked and the house on
fire There Is CleT 70 the perpetrators OF the
crime The whole affair Is involved IN mystery
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
4 GRE4T NHOWING IN NsURAyCE.

In another column Is published the preliminary
statement OF the Equitable Life Assurance Society
OF It's 1899 business The principal financial figures
a-e the assets. s2sOOC0O0o. and surplus 70 policy
holders of s62GJOOG0 The business done BY ths
during 1899 outstanding Insurance ST. ESQ.,
COO O6O and business written during the year
500 600 00O shows that the Equitable has fully par
ticipated in the great prosperity the country has
arnin Cd
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Molineux trial before Recorder Con.
Police and Pilot Commissioners meetings.
New-YOrk Historical Society. Eleventh-st. ana
SecOnd-ave.. $50 r.
Social Reform Club, No. 45 University Place. SIS
y
Lecture by Professor A. n =. Hamltu before
Camera Club. No West Thirty-ntnth-st.. $50 D. M
Lecture by J. F. Learned Cooper Union, p. m
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
NEW SHERIFF TAKES HOLD.
REAPPoINTED ATTACHES OF THE OFFICE
SWORN IN

hEAPFOlNIED ATTACHES OF THE OFFICE
SWORN IN
Sheriff CrelI accompanied by the retiring Sheriff
Mr. Dunn went TO the Sherifs Office a few minutes
before yesterday, and later many employees of
the Office in, the oath of office being ad-
ministered BY Deputy County Clerk Fahrbach. The
following were sworn in.
Under Sheriff Henry P Mulvany.
Counsel. Philip J. Britt.
AuctiOneeT. James T. SilO.
LOUIS Leavitt Alexander j Ahearn, Thomas J.
. 5oEaell Thomas @ iogan Ih0mas Ga Eadley'
John }. Murray and Frank J. Wagering.
Assistant Deputy Sheriffs. John +. Purcell. James
4 Hayes. Andrew J, McGiyney. Max Altman
George r. Clifford. William H. o. Brieu. John j. Has
sett. John G Mayforth and Daniel G. Terry.
AUDITOR. Edward II Walker
Cashier, William {. Blaney.
Arrest clerk. George A Weaver.
Secretary. Richard T. Kna5e.
The last named is a new appointee and succeeds
, Charles J. McKern. who was Sheriff Dunn's private
secretary.
When the work of swearing in the employees
was over the question OF their bonds was taken
up and settled new bonds being given Sheriff
Grell received a floral piece in the form Of a key,
presented hY the hadley Club. EX-SheTln Dunn
rongratuaed Sheriff ireI on his assumption of of
nee Sheriff Grell then shook hands with all the
officials in the office and wished them happy new
Large floral horseshoes were sent to the new
Sheriff by the Plattdeutscn Veren and the Ger
man Democracy.
In the presence of a small party of eight or ten
eX-SheTif Dunn went through the torna III y
of turning over the keys OF the Ludlow street Jan
TO Sheriff GreIl. Warden Pickett handed the keys
10 ex-Sherin Dunn who turned them over to
Sheriff Grell saying that he attributed the fact that
there had been recent escapes from the jail TO
the interchangeable labors and fidelity of his men.
chief Of whom was Warden Pickett
In receiving the keys Sheriff Grell announced that
he would retain the old employees and hoped that
ne would be served as well a. Mr Dunn had been
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
WHITE PLAINS.

Catherine Thorne. fifty years old. % White
Plains who has been visiting friends in Jersey city.
slipped and fell Montgomery and Barrow stSs
yesterday and fractured her right leg she was re-
moved 10 the home Of her friends
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
COLESBERGs CAPTURE.
Continued from first page.

Austrian military attaches. who spent the holi-
days in Durham, returned TO the front this even
ing
The White Star Line steamship Majestic,
which. left Liverpool on December 13 with two
thousand troops arrived here TO-DAY.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
FORECAST OF PoRTUGAL's ACTION

London, Jan. 2.-The Lisbon correspondent
of The Standard" says
1t IS currently reported that the speech Of
King Carlos in the Cortes tomorrow CTuesdGy)
will refer at some length to the situation in
South Africa, but il is doubtful whether any
thing will be said friendly to England
than TO the Transvaal
The public is with the Beers. and the papers
generally fear British designs upon Della
goa Bay. The Portuguese Government asserts
that it has done everything TO preserve neu-
trality
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02

older than 20
or IS VIII o
begin TO
complain Of
tired backs
and brains.
of stomachs
giving out,
Of shattered
nerves, of
lost energy,
of aversion
70 work.
Sc men
have thought
more Of dol
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
WAITING FOR LORD ROBERTS.

London. Jan. IA Cape Town dispatch, dated
Sunday, December 81. published in the second
edition of The Times says:
For the moment there is a general lull in aC-
tive military operations. pending the arrival OF
General Roberts. 1t is generally hoped that he
will. for some time at least, direct the opera
tions from here. The absence of General Butler,
however unavoidable. has left the colony with
out that central organization and vigorous
troll at headquarters essential TO the conduct
Of campaign along so vast a frontier
The same correspondent says:
In view OF the fact that Dr. Leyds and other
Boer agents seem 10 be able 10 cable freely
Pretoria. the British censorship will be even
stricter hencefOrth.
A De Aar dispatch, dated December 81, says
a mounted patrol has gone from there and that
other arrangements have been made to prevent
looting in that neighborhood by small Boer
forces.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02

about old age The years will GO by Sut they won't
show IL This medicine makes digestion perfect
and changes disordered stomach into a healthy
that works Nature intended. It regulates the
liver. euriches the blood and tones the nerves. II
prevents consumption BY curing bronchitis, lingering
tains no alcohol no false uncertain stimulus the
5weT il gives is the power Of Nature deep genuine
and lasting II does not create craving for snu-
lsnts. In serious cases OF sickness Dr r V Pierce
Buffalo, " ", will give free advice ard counsel to
those who write him.
The delayed wiring because wanted
wait had taken The medicine before giving
my statement aud send cooj. conscientious
testimonial writes Chas. T. Scrgcart Plain CITY
Madison Co. Ohio. During the aud fall Of 1906
became all rundown 7nd stomach we're on; #
order. 7 Dr. Pierce for advice He sal, h4f
general debility and advised Dr. Pieroes Golden Medical
Discovery. and used six bottles stopped t%sing Il
about year ago. have not taken medicine u a-v
kind and have been able 70 work dav -~e.:tc
good, eat thEee square nicsi- ~sf
sssl that miserable burning the stomach a5tS5 ealiu"
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02
PREMATURELY OLD.

man ought not TO feel Old or be old until well
p towards the ninetes but now a DAYS YOU don I
&c many such men. Instead you hear people nc
New-York tribune., 1900-01-02

lars ttan of health. They forget
that money is almost worthless
without health 80 enjoy IL II
men and women will take DR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry fhev y,eednlf u.orrv ruuch
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-18
Foreign Exnorts.

Per British steamship Aron for Havre.
7o1 bales cotton. ssss. o5s rs bags sea ISL
and cotton. ,723. so tons cotton seed
meal. $500 100 tons cotton seed cake r.
so. - pieces p. =. lumber. So. Coz p. p.
logs sos. 100 tons pig iron. $500
Cargo various
Per British steamship Platea for Liver
pool 100 barrels rosiu. S23f3. i5s barrels
Cchro Op tonsl. Si2l; SO pieces p. p. deals.
$50, Jo-ls feet prime lumber. $3.50; ~
logs hewn 3. p timber sl,255; 40 hewn
logs p. . timber. 81 -. Lois ions pig iron.
81 rs. SEQ sacks cotton seed meal. 500.
2lsp slaves 500. $3.50 canes Oil bundlesl.
1925; - bags sea island cotton. 1881 -
53i bales cotton. SS5,sl0. 4s7s sacks cot
ton seed. 9.7J0-Cargo various.
Per British steamship Hurworth for
Bremen. so barrels TO In Oh. &.3i5: soi
sacks cotton seed. 81 o57. 1851 tons phos-
phate rock. N5.s7i 5.02l bales cotton, f2i3.-
-1--CarEo various
Per Italian bark Consiglia Galatola for
Fiume. 3eoo barrels rosin. s9Oo.-Cargo
hy Strachan & Co. agents.
Per Norwegian bark Prince George for
Garston Dock. 3.32s barrels rosin. 81 100.
l0) casks spirits. SO59. Cargo by Pater-
Downing Co.
Per German bark Elsa for Hamburg
30 barrels rosin. $500. 200 spirits tur-
ncnt.ne ai75 So spirits turpeutine. ST.
.oi,-Careo by Stachan & Co. agents
and s. z. Shotter co.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-18
RHEUMATISM CATARRH
IN THE BLOOD,
TRIAL TREATMENT FREE.

II Sc tho docp-scatod. obstinate cases
81 catarrh and rheumatism. the kind
that have refused 20 heal under ordi-
nary treatment that T. q b. botanic
BLOOD Ha'm cures. IL matters not what
other treatments. doctors. sprays linl-
mertf. mcdicatei air. blood purifiers
havo Called Co 90, y D. y always
~ omutv reaches tho rcu cause and
roots out ana drains from the bones
joints. mucous membrane and entire
system fhr sp.c.lc poison In the blood
that caus. Rheumatism or Catarrh B
=. b. .s the only remedy strong enough
20 de- ths and cure SO there can never
be q return n the symptoms. II sou have
pains or aches .n bones Joints or back
swollen glands tainted breath. noises iu
tie head discharge OF mucous ulcora-
ton % THE membranes. blood thin. get
easily tircd treatment with Is % b.
vii stop every sympfom by making the
blood pure and rich. Druggists 81. Trial
treatment free by addressing BLOOD
BALM co. Atlanta. ca. Describe trouble
and free medical advice given. Blood
Balm thoroughly tested for 30 years; over
5000 voluntary testimonials Of cures by
Z. u. u,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-18

vavcrora. Ca. Nov. U-Mr. and Mr..
j. r. whitman are ~ home again. AFTER
an absence % some time AZ Tate Springs
Tenn. where Mr. Whitman has been
quite sick His friends WILL be glod 70
know be is greatly improved.
Miss Carrie Bradley o. this city e
teaching q private school 81 GasNin's
Spring in Conec county.
Miss Emily Rudolph. assistant teacher
in the B.acuhclr hooi vistcd the
Misses Jones Be- Wsycross This week.
Mrs Georgia Jones O. ln pouelas this
week assisting in a revival meeting.
The young people are Planning num-
ber Of interesting social events for ine
vs. utar There VIZ boz hop or two az
the Armory several receptions. etc,
Rev j b IS smith and Tnos. l..
Brown were the de.. gates to the Augusta
Confederate Veterans reunion
Miss Pearl Cnrrol has returned to her
home IN Jagsonvtlc. after "a peasant
WISH with Waycross friends.
Miss Lillian Russcau OF Savannah. has
returned to hcr home after a delightful
visit with her sister. Mrs. J r.. Dlekins
Nj AMI Mrs T. x. Dale ana child have
returned from a WISH, % savannah
N.ss Florence Wootcn ~ Douglas. made
Miss VIRGINIA Lyon a pleasant vstt the
past week
Miss Bessie Virgins OF this city Is the
guest OF Miss Lydia Jenrios lea Bruins
wick.
Mr ana Mrs u Strickland ana Mis-
AzaHa Strickland 81 su.aon. have return
80 home after "a pleasant visit with Mrs
}. Il. Knight