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New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
B4PTISTs OPPOSE THE CANTEEN.
WARNED AGAINST A COMING ATTEMPT TO
TAX CHURCH PROPERTY.
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Troy. n. Y, Oct. 24-The annual State Baptist
convention at MeChanicsville is of great interest
to the denomination About five hundred clergy
men and laymen in attendance. This morning
the State Missionary Society elected these officers:
President, j. B. Calvert. New-York; vice-presi-
dents, Charles r. Knowles. Albany and c. W.
Streeter. Fulton; recording secretary, L. J. P.
Bishop. New-York; corresponding secretary. H.
W. Barnes. Bnghamton; treasurer. Theodore E.
Schultz. New-York; directors of the first class for
three years. the Rev. Wallace E. Buttrick. AL
bany; Frank Dickerson. New-York; John Hump
stone. New-York; Eleazer Osborn, Binghamton;
J. W. Phillips. Binghamton; \. NJ. Prentice.
Ogdensburg: z. A Woodbury., Rochester, and B.
E. Huntley. Batavia; in the second class. for two
years, 70 I'LL vacancy made by the removal OF V.
P. Kinne. OF Lancaster. G. s Graves, OF Rochester.
The Pastors Association chose these officers:
President. II. P Fuller. of Newburg; first vice
president the Rev. r. .. MOXheld of Oneida; sec
ond vice-president, the Rev. DIR. L. J. Dean, of
ester. and treasurer. the Rev H. \. Patten. OF AL
bany.
Resolutions were adopted urging that the
teen be dispensed with in the army. The annual
sermon before the missionary society was deliv-
cred by the Rev. Il. p. Johnson, of NewYork. He
said he had learned that attempt is to be made
at Albany this winter to repeal the act eXempting
church property from taxation. and he urged firm
resistance.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
MRS. HANNA BACK IN AMERICA
SHE IS SAID TO HAVE REACHED AN
AMICABLE ARRANGEMENT WITH
HER FORMER HUSBAND.

Mrs. May Harrington Hanna, the former wife OF
Daniel r. Hanna. a son OF Senator Marcus A.
Hanna, her three boys. Carl. Mark and Daniel, who
left this country in such dramatic manner on the
steamer Campania July Is. returned to the
United States yesterday on the steamer Deutsch-
land. Their return TO this country so soon was a
surprise. as Mrs Hanna had expected 10 remain
OF the country and Of the reach Of her former
husband. who desired obtain control OF their
children. Nothing more definite than the state
ment that 'an amicable arrangement" had been
brought about could be obtained yesterday.
Mrs. Hanna met at quarantine by Richard
Bacon, Cleveland lawyer and a friend Of the
family Of Mr.. Hanna. Mr. Bacon. Mrs. Hanna
and the three boys were driven to the Waldorf
Astoria, where they dined. They were met there
by Mr.. Kerresch. also of Cleveland.
Mrs. Hanna and her boys dressed in mourn
ing. 1t reported that Mrs. Hanna had been
sick for three weeks in Europe and had recovered
only I'm time 10 take this steamer. which she
boarded al CherboUrg.
Mrs. Hanna when she left this city for Europe,
slipped out Of the Hotel Savoy by private en-
trance and managed TO get herself and children
aboard the steamer Campania without being caught
by her former husband and detectives with writs
10 prevent her from taking the children out Of the
country. Mr.. Hanna had pursued her all the way
from Cleveland
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
JEWELRY IN APPLES AND CIGARS,
CUSTOMS INSPECTOR MAKES A QUEER DIS
covERY IN A KANSAS MANS TRUNK.

Two second cabin passengers on the steamer
Deutschland. which arrived here from Hamburg
yesterday, received more than the usual amount OF
attention from the customs officials On the per-
son or Juan j. Zelaya, who said he a cousin
or the President OF Nicaragua. was found in plush
cases six gold watches. six rings and a pearl
brooch. He explained that he was on his way 20
Nicaragua and was carrying the jewery. as he did
not want to leave il in his trunk which he had
forwarded IN bond. He said he did not understand
the laws OF the United States and had no intention
or smuggling He was permitted 10 put his jewelry
In bond FOR forwarding. The other man did not
nave any such excuse. He was Carl F. Prehn OF.
Galena Kan In his trunk were great many ap-
Pies His trunk seemed TO be full of them They
reposed between the folds of his clothing in all the
corners. and there was tin coffee box full of
them. Inspector Coney was unroIling a pair OF
trousers when he shook out scarf pin set with
seven diamonds and opal This put the customs
oiflcer on his guard. and from that point forward
the search was thorough one.
he plnched the folds of garments between his fin
gers ne examined each apple, he tore open the
cigars AS a reward for his trouble he found a
Jewellsd gold watch and two diamond rings The
value or the things was put at $3.50. The Kansas
man stood by and watched the performances with
a quizzical eye. saying never word
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
IN HONOR OF 4. IT. PETERS.
KNOWN MYSTIC Skinner AND
PUBLIC OFFICER.

Mecca Temple Order of the Mystic Shrine. has
erected in its plot in Kensico Cemetery handsome
granite stairway in memory OF Its late chief officer
and potentate. Noble Augustus w. Peters. IL is
surmounted by two massive panther bodied female
sphinxes. and a bronze medallion portrait adorns
the FACADE of one of the columns. together with
bronze tablet giving the data 1t will be dedicated
on Sunday with elaborate service. Appropriate
music will also be rendered.
Mr. Peters for eleven years potentate OF
Mecca Temple. having succeeded Illustrious Noble
Walter NJ. Fleming thirty-third degree the first
potentate and founder of the order. Mr. Peters was
the first President of the Borough OF Manhattan.
He had been for several years chairman of the
Consolidated Exchange. officer of the Old Guard,
past master. past high priest and past commander
Of his Masonic lodge. Royal Arch Chapter and
Commandery, we'll as having been elevated to the
thirty-third degree In the Scottish Rite Masonry
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25

COLONEL MILLS REPORTS THAT HAz-
ING HAS BEEN PRACTICALLY
SUPPRESSED.

Washington. Oct. A--The most important feat
of the annual report of Colonel A. L. Mills.
superintendent of the Military Academy, relates to
the measures taken for the suppression OF hazing
Treating of discipline. he says:
The discipline of the corps of cadets has greatly
cellent state II is believed military body of its
size exists which excels it in sodiery appearance
cises, we'll in the higher requirements of de-
votion to duty. This satisfactory condition has
adopted during the last three year create among
the cadets higher sodiery regard for their obl-
He ther reviews what has been done. mentions
the criticisms passed on the academy. the
taken to stop hazing. and adds
Throughout the last summer encampment which
is the time when new cadets are being initiated
into their new life. and when hazng is ordinarily
cadets have obeyed the order of affairs and
the regulations Loyalty and willingly Not one case
occurred; none have been required TO perform SER
vices of menial nature for old cadets there has
ing has made exceptional progress. One cadet was
severely punished for giving an unauthorized and
ceedng his authority drill master over them.
The action of the latter arose, believe. through
excessive zeal rather than a haZlng spirit.
Another reform has also been accomplished-the
abolition of what is known as official haZing, or
the harsh and nagging tones or the cadet instruc-
tors over new cadets and cadet officers exercising
authority, and the substitution therefor of methods
more appropriate for the training and education of
young men to command In an American army
The reforms that have been indicated mark an
important era in the history Of discipline and mill
Iary instruction at the academy Dingenee and
discretion the part Of the responsible officers
VIII make these reforms permanent without in the
sIlghtest degree marrlng the pertectlon or drill.
appearance and discipline. The custom among
cadets Of settling disputes or difficulties among
themselves by prearranged ard often brutal fist
nights is over. and there need he no apprehension
that the stoppage of such affairs will in way
impair proper habit of manly self-defence against
personal assaults or insults.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
W0MEN RAISE So, 900.
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WORKING HARD TO
pRED THOUSAND LEAFLETS DIS
TRIBUTED BY REPUBI-
LIcAN WOMEN.

Politics is e practical science for which women
are pre-eminently fitted" declared Charles o.
Asas yesterday 10 the West End Republican Wom-
ems Association Its principal requirements are
knowledge OF human nature intuition and tact, and
these qualifications are possessed by women to a
greater degree than by men. and It is particularly
N this campaign for securing the honor and safety
" MONIES The city wants relief from the grinding
heei OF Devery and the itching palm OF Croker"
MY Mas said that Mr shepards intention to re-
.orn Tammsny might be genuine. but he would
ino II impossible, for the practical and sufficient
iesson that there were too many against reform in
Ast organization. He referred TO the Tammany
ponce protection OF vice as a burning shame that
Sa.iases al Turing young girls to nameless graves
,xa they might have been happy wives and moth
The speaker charged that William S. Devery is
ss .s sponsor OF this fendish blackman system"
~ ~ hslo; We have right TO demand that the
~ ~ nominated as Mayor shall pledge himself 10
gerys rernoval-which Shepard refuses TO do
vs-Ch OF the address was in semi-humorous
NJ NJ ana abounded in cleverly applied anecdotes
,ssrh Clarence Burns reported that two hundred
,So0saho ~ leaflets, containing brief statement OF
" NE women from their various headquarters and
~ WORK Is going on actively.
nc work OF the Wouaen's Municipal League In
On'uncuon with the City Club. which takes the
s'eoil ,orm OF raising funds. has already been
,oess,ul 10 the extent OF two contributions OF
NO. each. and number OF smaller sums. This
poS.SS IS Tor the purpose OF affording the largest
horror circulation 10 the pamphlet exposing the
recsvi ior profit and the fact that Tammany is d.
10y responsible for IL.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
RECEPTION FOR JOHN REDuoyD.

HE WILL BE THE GUEST OF IRISH SOCIETIES IN
CARNEGIE HALL ON NOVEMBER g.
John Redmond Member OF Parliament for Water
ford City and leader Of the United Irish party in
the House of Commons; Patrick McHugh, Member
OF Parliament for Leitrirn. and Thomas O'Donneu,
Member of Parliament for Mayo. will be the guests
OF the Amalgamated Irish Societies and the Irish
National Club at Carnegie Hall on November 8
About a year and half ago. after ten years OF
political strife. a union effected between the
sections OF the Irish Parliamentary representatives
and Mr.. Redmond unanimously elected as
chairman Of the reunited party. A Irish move
ment. the United Irish League. was established
1t decided some months ago that a delegation
from the league should visit this country. Mr.
Redmond and his two collea gues were deputed to
visit the United States. Mr. Redmond has been
here four times within the last ten years. Mr. Nc
Hugh and Mr. O'ponnell have never been here be-
fore. They left Queenstown by the White Star
steamer Majestic yesterday and will arrive here
next Wednesday
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
THE GOSPEL CAMPAIGN.

The Rev. DR.. ]. Wilbur Chapman. of the Fourth
Presbyterian Church. led the Twentieth Century
Gospel meeting in the old John Street Methodist
Church at noon yesterday. and the large attend
ance has led the committee in charge to consider
moving into the main auditorium to accommodate
the congregations Dr. Chapman will lead again
to-day. The committee also reports a large in
crease in the attendance the Fulton-st. and
Greenwich-st. meetings. At the Fulton-st meet
ing yesterday the Rev. John G.. F1agg was IN
charge and to-day the Rev. DR.. William c. Srim-
son Will be in charge. The Rev. Dr. j. F. Carson
led the Greenwich-st service yesterday. and will
be there again to-day Responses the
listers and papers throughout the country are high
~ gratifying. and the week of prayer, opening on
November 10. Will be generally observed.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
AN ADDITION TO THE SUBWAY.
TWO BLOCKS BOUGHT TO SUPPLY ROOM FOR A
TERMINAL AT LENOX-AvE. AND ONE
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -FIRsT-sT.

1t declared at the meeting OF the Rapid
Transit Commissioners yesterday that an addition
TO the underground road at Lenox-ave. and One
hundred dand-forty-frst-s would be built in order
to supply sufficient room for a terminal at that
part of the road Two whole blocks have been
bought for this purpose. and the Of the addi-
tional tracks and land will be 100000. The main
line. from OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -frst-st- and
Lenox-ave.. runs under the Harlem River to The
Bronx. The addition will branch at this point,
keeping up Lenox-ave. to One-hUndred-and-
ffteth-st.. where the terminals will be placed.
There will also be station at One-hundred-and-
forty-hfth-st. and Lenox-ave
The two blocks purchased bounded by LenOX
and Seventh avea-, and One-hUndred- -and-forty-
eghth-st. and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. The
extra money will have to be supplied by the city
bond issues. The lots purchased are at present
partly under water, and will be drained
separate contract.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
Sc4NNELL ACCEPTS THE LOWEST BID.

COMPETITORS DECLARE sON-IN-LAw OF Ex-
JUDGE DIVER CANNOT PROFIT ON FIG
CRES HE NAMES FOR FURNITURE.
Fire Commissioner Scannel opened bids yesterday
for furniture for Engine Companies Nos II and 75.
The bids were; Joseph VI. Early. $685. the Man
haitian Supply Company. S1.OS4 y; James r. Keane
& Co.. s94S 20 and Thomas NJ Farley, S795 So The
Commissioner said that according TO law he had
to award the contract TO Farley.
James Keane. Of the firm which bid next lowest.
protested TO Commissioner Seanneu that Farley
had put in a bid unusually low that he could
not see how the could make money. He de-
clared that Farley was a son-in-law Of ex-Judge-
Patrick Diver. did some others present keans
said that Farley offering TO supply tables
which cost S. . wholesale for 30 cents apiece. and
chairs costing s. 80 wholesale for . cents each.
Other tables he offering TO supply for % cents
which cost 81 25.
Mr. Farley said ne would furnish the furniture
at the bid. He could bid low because he had
special machinery for making such goods and had
devoted himself TO that kind OF work exclusively.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
GOOD WORK OF MISSIONARIES.
NFliRLY 5000 RAISED BY woMENs AUlILIARIBs
TO THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY AS
ISOLATION LAST YEAR.

In connection with the annual convention OF
the American Missionary Association CCongrega-
tionaD. IN session Oak Point. ILL.,. interesting
woman's meeting held yesterday.
II stated in the annual report read by Miss
D. E. Emerson, secretary of the Bureau OF
woman's Work that s24.7S3 II has been added TO
the treasury OF the association by the auxiliary
wonen's societies during the year. -Four hundred
and hfty-one women have been employed as mis-
sionares among the Chinese, Indians. Esquimaus
and mountain and colored population of the South.
Seventeen of the graded and normal schools sup
ported by the association have been conducted
wholly by women.
In her report Miss Emerson said in part
eshefs sxsy aTa 1fo tRe @ it Is
haps not known that large number have been
thirty years. So distributed are these women
5ae Of pp the
Las AS race the eolored @ people are unse1sh ana
from their doors so long there is even a hand
s' F Hs kept no
erty by bard bard lat labor is shared with homeless or
Try are ready to work and sacrifice that the good
their heather tribes The missionary impulse FOL,
already discernble
missionary under the society five years among
the mountaiheers Of Tennessee was feature of
the programme She described the character of
the people among whom she lives as revengeful to
eager Tor knowIedge. In the Big Creek School. or
which she is a teacher, the young and women
pupils do the entire work at the school home
thereby obtaining practical training in ways OF
civilized living. The boys bring fuel and water
and attend TO the buildings. while the girls wash.
iron. sweep. wash dishes. take care of the lamps
and do the cooking. So seriously are they in
earnest In seeking educational advantages that
some of the boys and girls leave home before day-
light every morning and walk four miles TO school,
arriving at o'clock and remaining until lamplight
in the evening. Many OF those who have gone
out from the school are lettering the communities
in which they living They have organized
literary societies and Sabbath schools and good
many teaching. boy sixteen years old who
received teachers certificate and is teaching
in lonely mountain region, recently reouested
books and patchwork a nucleus of the 6rsr
literary and sewing society In that remote district
The Big Greek School not long ago furnished
thirty out OF the seventy-hve teachers employed
in It's county.
The question Is frequently asked" said Mis-.
La Grange, '' DO you find the children descending
from uneducated parents difficult 10 instruct?'
The teachers who come TO US year by year from
the schools Of the North say that the same meth
ods OF instruction well adapted TO the chill
dren OF schools as TO more fortunate pupils
and they consider them quick TO learn as those
in home institutions"
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
CoMEs FRoN FINLAND AFTER BRIpR

Out In Decorah. Iowa. is a young woman who
was glad to learn Of the arrival OF the steamship
Deutschland yesterday. She is Kristina Siewers
the daughter OF Professor Lyder Siewers. OF the
Norwegian Luther College On the Deutschland
was Oscar Parviainen. glowing young Finn from
Helsingfors. the OF the Leading oil producer In
Finland, who has come 70 this country TO marry
Miss Siewers Miss Siewers $ anxious about
the safety OF her hance that she sent letter 10
the agents Of the Scandinavian-AnericanI Lima IN
closing a photograph by which 70 Identity him and
asking that ne be met and started on his journey
70 iowa The couple met IN an ant studio IN
Paris, where they were studying. ave moptba AGO
ThAx VIII raruru 10 Finland to ID
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
A MEMBERS BEREAVEMENT

The many friends of Mrs. A. T. Harms, OF No.
l03 East Tenth-st., Manhattan, will be deeply
grieved to learn OF her sad bereavement in the
death of her husband Wednesday. Mrs Harms
was seriously i'll herself during the summer and
her devoted care to her husband during his Illness
has been a great strain her strength Mrs.
Harms is true Sunshine member. devoted to its
cause. and has been earnest worker In the Little
Mothers Aid Association. In this hour of deep
sorrow the president. in behalf of the T. s. S. ex-
tends the tenderest sympathy to this afflicted
member.
He giveth his beloved while they sleep"
They slept for sorrow when the darkness felt
But night hath kindly balm for eyes that weep
And comforts secret SPELL
White angels in the brooding shadows stand
And whisper visions fairer far than day
And with soft touch the Fathers patient hand
Wipes every tear away.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
TO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY

Among the features for this winter at the
woman's Union. Buffalo, is the course OF lessons
in photography. fine etching and art needlework
arranged by the arts and industries committee
The course OF photography will give a practical
working knowledge of the art. from the exposure
of the plate TO the finishing OF the print. the in
struction being intended TO teach not only the
Show" the why of the
The committee is also arranging a series OF fort
nightly talks practical art. designed intro
ductory lectures TO the working knowledge of the
subject.
Painting 10 Pottery Modelling" Pottery, Ancient
and Modern" Arr OF Illustrating in Black and
ness" Handmade Furniture" "Bookbindinx aud
Decorating"
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
CONVENTION OF DOCTORS ENDS.
MORE RIGID INSPECTION OF MILK THROUGHOUT
STATE TO BE ASKED FOR.

With the afternoon session yesterday the State
Medical Association ended its eighteenth annual
meeting. The members believe that If they have
accomplished nothing else by this convention. they
have effected better and more effective organiza-
tion for guarding the public health throughout the
State and bringing about more unified action on
questions that require legislation and regular
animation. The county bodies. which members
of the State body. have through their representa-
tives decided to move for more rigid inspection
of the milk and furnished for public
sumption. and to move for the daily examination
OF school buildings and school children all over the
State.
Nearly four hundred members attended the con-
yention. Among the guests were Drs. Charles g.
Stocton, of Buffalo: George N Simmons secretary
of the American Medical Association. of Chicago
Mary Gage-Day of Kingston: De Lancey Roches-
ter. of Buffalo, E D. Ferguson. of Troy: Juan y.
De Lanceta. of Havana: Simon Flexner. of the
University OF Pennsylvania; John 3. Deaver. of
Philadelphia; ]. S. Gibb OF Philadelphia: Charles
A Wall. of Buffalo; John Murphy. of Cincinnati;
Frederic H Gerrish. president OF the Maine Medi-
cal Association, of Portland William c. Schauf-
fer of Lakewood; N j. John y. Avery OF Proc
tor, VT; William s. MacLaren. of Litchfeld Conn.
and Major Richard A: lie Garde; of Washington
The convention next year Will be held here
October 90 q. % and q.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
JACKSON BROTHERS SUSPEND.
THE FIRM WAS HURT BY THE NORTHERN Pa
CIFIC CORNER

The suspension Of Jackson Brothers. stockholders
at No. WalI-st., was announced yesterday the
floor of the Consolidated Exchange. The firm con-
sisted Of E. Thomas Jackson and Samuel c. Jack
The board member was z. T. Jackson. who
admitted in November last year During tha
Northern Pacific corner last May the firm sus-
pended Between 600 and 100 shares OF stock wera
sold under the rule for the account Of the firm
on the Consolidated Exchange. a considerable short
interest in ST. Paul being revealed. The firms
Clearing House sheets failed TO through yester-
day morning, and twenty-tour hours was given 10
1t in which meet its obligations.
a number Of customers were at the firms offices
yesterday but they did TO be excited.
Neither OF the partners at the Office, and the
clerk in charge was unable to give any information
the cause of the embarrassment.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
4 WOHAN ITS GENERAL ATTORNEY.
CARL l. scHURz RESIGNS. AND LEGAL AID So
CIETY ELECTS MISS LOEw TO FILL
THE VACANCY.

At a meeting of the Legal Aid Society yesterday
the resignation OF Carl L. Schurz general at
torney for the society accepted and Miss
Roalie Loew was elected TO nil the vacancy. Mr.
Schurz rendered his resignation that he could
Join his wife who is in Europe on account Of her
health. Efforts made by President Won
Briesen and other members OF the society TO have
Mr.. Schurz withdraw his resignation and take a
leave Of absence. He insisted on resignng but
consented TO allow the use of his name consult
Ing attorney, and promised act for the society
free of charge any time after his return 20 this
country.
Miss Loew acted as general attorney of the
society in Mr. SchurZ's absence for eight months
Miss Josephine Starey was placed in charge of the
woman's branch of the society.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-25
j. B. GREENHUT TO BE PRESIDENT
THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SIEGEL-
COOPER COMPANY

Henry Siegel has rendered his resignation as
president OF the Siegel-Cooper Company of New
York. and ]. B. Greenhut of Peoria. ILL.,. who has
been associated with the company since it's or
ganization. will succeed him president. Mr..
Greenhut is well known throughout the country as
a man Of large financial resources and executive
ability As he intends 70 devote large part Of his
time to the management of the affairs OF the big
store IL is guarantee that it's interests will be well
conserved. Mr. Greenhut recently bought a large
part OF Mr. Siegels stock in the company at more
than four times its value. which gives
indication of the stores prosperity.