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New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
VOWEL ENTERTAINMENr AT ORANGE.

Orange, Feb - (SpeciaD-There "A novel en-
tertainment yesterday at the residence of Mrs.
Isaac p Rodman in Berkeey-ave.. by the Junior
Sons and Daughters OF the Revolution II was n
Martha Washington party. and some sixty young
people were present in Colonial costumes. The
house was decorated with bunting and the coors OF
the society. After a musical programme an ad-
Dress was made by Mrs George w. Hodges. State
Regent Of the Daughters OF the Revolution OF New
Jersey, and then The Virginia reel and Sir Robert
de Coverley were danced by the young people. An
unexpected feature Of the affair a cakewaI TX
by Mrs. Rodman's cook and butler, both Southern
eTs, that created much meTriment and joined IN
10y the guests. Some OF the impersona tions were:
George Washington, by Douglass Church. of South
Orange; Martha Washington. by Miss Helen Rod
man; Eleanor Custis, by Miss Marjorie Metcalf
Betsy Custis, by Miss Florence Bomeisler: Janice
Meredith. by Miss Dorothy Gray; Continental Of
hcers. Isaac r. Rodman. jr.. and Theodore Bomels-
Ter; Trinity Bells. Miss Edna Mead and Miss
Laura Mead, OF South Orange.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
LABOR UNION DECLARES A BOYCOTT

Elizabeth, Feb. q (SpeciaD-There is trouble here
between the Union County Trades Council and
William Mcdowell Drake, manager OF the Lyceum
Theatre, which has resulted in the labor union
declaring boycott against the playhouse. Mr.
Drake has taken steps TO have those who author
lied the boycott arrested and prosecuted for a.
legged conspiracy. The of the trouble was
the discharge by Manager Drake OF three stage
carpenters, the manager declaring that the men
were incompetent and had been complained OF to
him by the managers OF several theatrical com
panies which had played at the Lyceum The dis
charged men deny this. and say that their dis
missai is due 10 the fact that recently they became
members of the Trades Council
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25

chimes with tempting signs. In nearly all these
stores cigarettes were sold and smoked at re-
cess or the noon hour by the children. A score
Of the shops have been driven out Of business by
the police.
According TO the report of a special commit
tee appointed by the trustees the books of the
Chicago Public Library are infested with some
thing more deadly than bookworms. The COM
mittee found that every book inspected was
more or less infected with germs that would
spread disease. DR.. Kufewski, chairman of the
committee. displayed several tubes containing
countless numbers OF the germs taken from the
books. but the Board decided that further in
Vestgation would be necessary.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
NEWJERSEY POLITICAL NOTES

A rumor that Robert Davis. the Hudson County
Democratic leader, had somewhat changed his
views upon the Meeker Anti-Spring Elections bill
proved 10 be untrue. When asked on Saturday If
he still believed that the members of the Legis-
lature from that county would support the Meeker
bill he replied: ''It looks that way and | do not
believe that the Hudson members will oppose IL"
f. w. Woolley, the chairman of the Hudson County
Republican Committee, exhibited figures TO show
that the did not take great interest in
the spring elections, but that comparatively full
vote at November elections.
II is a noteworthy fact that all along the lines
of the party in New-Jersey the Democrats are dis
posed to more untedIy follow the lead of Hudson
County in favoring the passage Of the Meeker Anti
Spring Elections bill than they have been in
dorse that county's Democracy In other poitt-
fcal matters The Republican members OF the Leg
islature and the leaders OF the party have had SUI
1eient experience know that their political
opponents never indorse Republican measures with
out strong motive for doing so. and more than
this in this instance. II is unnecessary TO say
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
UNE4sINEss IN SILK CIRCLES.
PATERSON wEAvERs DECIDE TO DEMAND
AN INCREASE IN WAGES

Patersa Feb. "a (SpeciaD.-There is an uneasy
feeling silk circles here, and ii is possible that
before the end of the week several strikes may be
declared. At a meeting of the weavers yesterday
it was decided TO make formal demand on all the
manufacturers for increase in wages to the same
standard that in vogue in 1894. Shop commit
tees will wait upon the employers on Tuesday and
report the result to another meeting of the
next Friday evening.
II was not concluSively determined last night
whether a general strike should be declared if the
manufacturers should resist the demand of the
weaverS but there strong sentiment in that
direction. The weavers claim that they have not
been making living wages for several years but
they had submit because of the poor condition of
the trade. Now. however, the trade is revivins;
and the weavers declare that they must share in
the profits Great interest is felt here in the strikes
now going at Scranton, Wilkesbarre and other
places. and there is a general movement through
out the silk trade for higher wages. Some of the
manufacturers have already shown disposition
to increase wages. but ii is not likely that they will
agree to such large increase is asked for by the
weaverS.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
CHANGE OF OPINION IN NEWARK.
THERE IS, HOWEVER. SOME OPPOSITION
THERE TO ANTI-sPRING ELEC-
TIONS BILL.

The sentiment among active Republicans in New
ark in regard the bill for the abolition OF spring
elections. pending in the Legislature Is
strongly in favor of the measure. There are now
ever some dissenting voices. Ex-senator william
stainsby said he was utterly opposed to the bill.
and could see nothing but disaster in its passage
by the Legislature. He added:
Ny opinion is the same it was last year.
Then all the Republicans | met condemned the
idea and they ali do il now in their hearts. even
those who have for reasons of their own come out
in its favor. Republicans who are sincerely in op-
position to the bill not inclined to say so pub
licly because they stand In awe of somebody or
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS RESIGN.
SAY THEIR RELATIONS WITH THE sUPERIN
TENDENT WE'RE UNPLEASANT.

Orange Feb. "a (SpeciaD.-Dr. Frank FL. Glaze
brook and Dr. Henry p. Merrill. the two house
physicians at the Orange Memorial Hospital, last
night rendered their resigna ons TO the president
of the medical staff. Dr. William j. Chandler The
request was made that the designations be accepted
~ once Dr. Glazebrook asked as to the
reasons for this action He said that the relations
with the superintendent have been unpleasant, and
i'm fact uncomfortable DR. GlazebroOk declined TO
state definitely the causes OF complaint. Or. Mer-
rlII refused to discuss the matter further than 10
say that DR.. Glazebrook's statement was correct
The superintendent of the Hospital is Mrs Mary
j. Chambers, who has been at the mead or the IN
stitution for a number Of years. She refused 70
discuss the matter or To give the reasons Which
led the physicians TO resign Mrs. Edward W !;
Ashley president of the Board of Governors, said
that she knew nothing officially of the reSlgna-
tions and until then could say nothing. Dr. VIII.
lam J. Chandler president os the medical staff Of
the hospital refused to be interviewed on tne mat
ter DIR. GlazebroOk's term OF service expires on
June /. and that of Or. Merrill on December l.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25

was destroyed with its contents, including one
horse.
The fremen had just begun work this fire
when they were called to the old Paret mansion. in
FirSt-St. and Ingramave.. several blocks from the
Brady fire, and fully quarter of mile from the
church This house saved from total destruC-
tion by tugs of the Standard Oil Company and the
Lehigh Valley Railroad which played streams on
il from the Kill Won Kull. which the house
stood. The steam yacht Scionda. belonging TO A.
W. Booth. in winter quarters in front of the
Paret house but uniniured. The loss on the
church is about sSo0o and is fully covered by in
surance. The loss TO the Brady barn and Paret
house is about So
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
NEW TRUST COMPANY AT mOyTCLATR

MontcIair Feb. "a CSpeciaD-The Montclair
Trust Company has been organized in this town
with capital of 100000 the stock 10 be placed at
$50, thus providing surplus of $4,000. Back of
;he company many men prominent I'm financial
circles. among whom John II. Capstck. pres-
dent OF the Boonton National Bank: Joseph Van
Week. John e. Van Cleaf. William Y. Boyle, Ben
iamin V Harrison, Henry V. Crawford, w. f.
Marcus George d. Finlay. Albert Comstock
Crane, w. l. l.. Adams and others. Assemblyman
Robert NJ Boyd, jr., is guiding the company which
will begin business in few weeks
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25

THE BUSINESS OF LAST YEAR WARRANTS THE
OPENING OF A NEW BRANCH

The year 1900 was prosperous for the Provi-
dent Loan Society of New-York, and one which
demonstrated that there is place for such an in
stitution in this city These facts clearly shown
by the sixth annual report just issued So success
full has the project proved that within thirty days
a third branch. to he known as Branch B. or the
Forty-second-st branch. will be opened at No. iI9
West Forty -second-st. An increase of capital of
s25.ooo has been authorized for the use of this
branch.
The report shows that the total accumulated sur
plus since 1894 when the society incorporated
is $S3.60l S The development of the business since
It's beginning Is best shown by comparing totals
In 1894 the number of pledges 14.234 and the
amount lent s229. l55 so The number of pledges in
1900 was SS2j. and the amount lent S19l07 725 The
capital employed last year $4,000. There We're
loans outstanding December 81. 1900 of SS39 95.
The trustees of the Provident Loan Society
Otto L Barnard. president, James Speyer, treas
urer; Robert W. de Forest, secretary; Charles +.
Cox, John S Kennedy. Solomon Loeb and Cornelius
Vanderbilt. Executive Committee. and John sloane
]: Kennedy Tod, William F. Dodge. Ab~am 5
Hewitt, George f. Baker, John d Crimmns and
David II. Greer
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
nOTORmAN KILLED By TROLLEY CAR

Joseph Byrne twenty-five years old of No s75
East one-hundred- -and-siNth-st. a motorman en-
ployed by the Union Trolley Line in The Bronx.
was struck and instantly killed by an electric Ga
or that line at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at One
hundred-and-siStieth-st and Melrase-ave Byrne
was on his way home. He was riding on the rear
platform OF southboun6 car. but stepped 10 the
pavement when one-hundred "a nd -sixtieth-st was
reached He passed around the end Of the car
and directly in front of car No. 8 which struck
and killed him. Charles Hanon. of No 20I East
0re-hunfred- a nd -sleventh-st rotorman OF the
which struck Byrne. was arrested.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25

something. You know, I am not in the habit Of
ConJeallng my thoughts when | believe party in
believe they are, There is an independent ftepuo-
lican sentiment perfectly loyal to party principles
that doesn't respect persons or measures when
those principles are at stake or are UlSuSed ana
Il can't be harnessed by any such device as mix
ing up the elections to confuse issues. II VIII
surely take satisfaction out of party candidates
a law. Why, just look at the last election tor Gov
ernor. Two years after the election OF lSss lSss tnt
Essex County had given Democratic majority or
$40 Voorhees, would have been defeated. II. last
year, anti-spring electnna had been made. me the
issue by the Republicans would have lost the
Legislature. think that the falling of In the vote
in charter elections does not arise so much from
indifference a from the disposition OF many voters
to Dunfsh their party by non-voting. My opinion
is based long, practical experience III p'huc7
Harrison Van Duyne. formerly Speaker of the
Assembly and for two gears president of the New
ark Board of Works said
II is poor politics | am satisfied that it is an
tagonized by the conservative sentiment ot the
party. and will do the party injury II passed.
recognize all that be said in regard to indi-
well as the arguments for separate local elections
and have looked AZ the matter pro and con; but but
considered as a political measure. the A"u-9pr''s
Elections hill is certainly impoliuc
How is the Ant-Srrlns Elections hill regarded
hy workngmen?" a prominent labor leader was
nsked lie replied:
Well Il hasn't received much attention. There is
YOU know. for the sake OF killing time | haven I
found any strong feeling either way Personally. !
would like 70 see local and general politics Kept
apart. and ] wish We could Sepdrat" labor matters
from general politics. as. matter how important
a labor issue may be-. our fellows so like sheep
with ther political PaTus; on on EgG9n ,,,r D@y m
the spring elections question Just now. Whether
or not II Will later I cannot
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTHER cHURCI

Montclair, Feb. "a (SpeciaD.-The congregation Of
St Luke's Chi ipel In this town, are TO separate
from the mother church, and petition TO the
Right Rev Bishop Starkey has been indorsed by
the Vestry of st. Lukes Church. asking that the
chapel be enrolled a diocesan mission. The
Rev. Alden Bennett, assistant rector of St Lukes.
who has had charge of the chapel for some time,
will his connection with the church in June.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
NEwAFE MECHANICS TO GO ON STRIKE

NEw-ToRK UNION REFUSES To LISTEN To A..
PEAL OF LOCAL wORKMEN.
More than hundred carpenters iron7rork0-,
plumbers and painters employed on the new bull
ing of Hahne & Co. Newark, will go on strike TO-
day. The contractors for the building are Thomn
son Starrett. Of Nsw-York There is a verbal
agreement between the contractors and Hahne &
20 that only local labor shall be employed Last
week the first eIeetricaI workers we're Angagaa
TWO were from Newark and thirteen from New
iork- Thls caused trouble. the Newark union nro-
the New-York men. 7N N''es
W. when me Newark union appealed to the New
ton over Newark. Then. by order Of he Nsyg-Yorr
union union tne TWO Newark electrical workers wers
notiieu or their discharge under alleged agree
ment between the contractors and the New-Yar.
union Ihe strike was ordered by the local union
on saturday afternoon The \eW-YOrk union
cLtimS jurisdiction over all territory within a
Iauius OF twenty-five miles around New-York CITY
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25

LEPoEE. AN IMMIGRANT WHO KILLED HIS
COUSIN TO RE SENT BACK

IEPoEE. AN IMMIGRANT. WHO KILLED HIS
COUSIN. TO RE SENT BACK
John Loderhger, Of the immigration service at
Ellis Island, yesterday hailed before the Board Of
Special Inquiry one Peiegrino Lepore. an Italian
immigrant, whom the Board ordered to be deport-
ed Lepore. who is thirty-two years old and a
native OF Forlianes. in the Province OF Benebento
is said TO be ex-convict. and he was ordered to
be sent back on the Trojan Prince. on which he
arrived. The crime for which Lepore served
term Of eight years and nine months in an Italian
prison. by his own admission, was the murder Of
his cousin and namesake. Pellegrino Lepore by
stabbng him In the course OF quarrel a
girl with whom each was in love lie par
dOned at the time OF the ascension TO the thr ,ne
of King Victor Emmanuel III. lie is suffering from
pneumonia. In spite OF the be iween he
United States ard the kingdom OF Italy. which
contains a stipulation that Italy shall not unload
any of its convicts criminals upon the United
States Pel!egrno LepOre furnished with
passport. with a government stamp. at tho ex-
pense Of the Italian Government. because ne was
too poor TO pay for the same according the Ellis
Island officials.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
FIRE ALARM EUPTIES CHURCHES.

Matawan Feb. "a (SpecaD-The ringing of fire
bells this evening emptied the churches of their
congregations. The fire in the of the
grocery store of Thomas 4. Shepherd In Main-st.
the scene of the disastrous fire of January q last
which did about 500 900 damage A pile of old rags
and papers found to be blazing under an old
stairway in the rear of the building Only the
fact that the blaze by Charles Carma n
who lives next to the building, saved the from
another connagration. There be doubt
that the fire of ncendiary origin
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
CHURCH BURNED AT BAYONNE.
FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN BURNING WHILE THE
CONVERSATION WAS ASSEMBLED

CONGREGATION WAS ASSEMBLED.
The Bergen Point Reformed Church. In Second
ave-. Bayonne, N j.. totally destroyed by fire
yesterday. The congregation had just been dis
missed. some of them not yet being block from
the church when the flames had swept through the
entire building and were climbing the steeple The
fire is supposed to have originated in the furnace
room. which in the Of the church, ad-
joining the large schoolroom, and was probably
burning while the congregation still assembled
The church built about fifty years ago and
was the oldest one in Bergen Point. The pastor
the Rev. Asbury e. Krum. is attending Howard
College. and the pulpit filed yesterday by the
Rev. DR.. Gessler, of Brooklyn. A heavy wind was
blowing from the north. carrying burning embers
Tor a long distance The stable of James Brady
in Lexington-ave., about three blocks away was
soon ablaze, and before the hremen had arrived
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
METHODISTS BUY PROPERTY.

Montclair, Feb. "A (specaD.-The Methodist Eps-
copal Church has purchased the property adjoin-
ing the parsonage in Fuerton-ave from William
J.. DOremus. 1t is intended to erect $50 900
church building the recently acquired land.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
UNIrERSIrT CLrR ELECTS OFFICERS

The University Club of Newark held its annual
meeting on Saturday night and elected these off,
GERS; President, Charles r Underwood vice-prest-
dent, Chandler W. Riker: treasurer Iobn n IIar-
din, and secretary, Malcolm NcLear.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25
DYING FROM SW4LLPOY IN TFr4S

Bloomfield. Web "a CSpeciaD-Word came from
galveston, Tex. last night. that William Batch
elder: carpenter. formerly of this place was dv-
Ing IN hospital in Galveston from SMALLPOX
batcneider left Bloomfield with several compan-
ions last NOvembe-.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-25

How is the Anu-Sprins Elections hill regarded
hy workingmen?" a prominent labor leader was
nsked. lie replied:
New-York tribune., 1901-11-06
N.Fu. BEATEN BIZ neOFaRs.

The AsEYork University faethaIl teaIa, weak
snsd hy che ehsanca Of fepr of its yRAR. vas de-
New-York tribune., 1901-11-06
LAFAYETTE HITS A SNAG
PHILADELPHIA PROFESSIONALS SMOTHER
THE COLLEGE BOYS
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Philadelphia, Nov. 5-Lafayette struck a snas to-
day when she met the Philadelphia professional
football team, for the latter an easy victory
by q points to 0. Lafayette's great game with
Princeton had led them to expect victory but the
professionals were heavier and faster. and tho
Easton boys could not make any impression on
them. The Phiadephians scored two touchdowns
In each half They used the guards back system
and played 1t with aerceness and power Had
would have doubled the score. Lang. Washburr
the old Brown crack McCloskey and Wallace OF
Pennsylvania were the stars, all making ground
continually, The nneupi
Philadelphia Positions. Lafayette.
Stehle. ond, Hademan
HoCloskey Left tackle, Hadernap
Sachsnafs
s!Ala ltisnt Ernst
taunton
ft9eppef
NeshpuIr fraft
fsaoeF -<1tonaT
&Anq ~ a.pdnA ,eIre
Referee-J Ac0aTtF, tmpiFe-nE: Edward Stearns,
Tirner-Dr J. & Shell; FiHf OF hspes2d minutes and
9Th minutes. Tpuefdowls-iaag. ~ Roller, Ms6apskey.
Goals from toaatdsRns-se!eF, o. Seere-Fhadelphia.
e3; Lafayette O.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-06
GOLF.
c11A1-Scry WINS CHAMPIONSHIP OF
DYKER MEADOW LINKS AND
MAKES NEW RECORD.

All amateur records for the Dyker Meadow INKS
rrsre broken Yesterday when the final rouhd Hid'ch
for the club championship was played between
Daniel Chauncey and Alfred L. MOTIFS Inc pr
,tous eighteen hole record was g. made ny +ArtIui
u whitney though J. L. Taylor is credited with
O, 81 In practice on Monday. Chauncey io"ereu
both 70 rs In yesterdays match while his thrIS-sN
hole score of 1853 Is several strokes better than any
thing yet recorded for that distance. MOTIFS "S @ @
holder of last years championship was naturaiS
q favorite for the cup but Chauncey completely
outplayed him, ending the morning half by II up
and full match by up and to play HIS morning
card was absolutely faultess. but hgh "llu
,oarred some OF the drives the afternoon and the
scoring was consequently less brilliant Ihe HrsC
nine however done in 49, and the second, IN
20 aeures that stand well with many OF the earlier
New-York tribune., 1901-11-06
CYCLING.
TO END THE SEASON AT vAILSBURG ON
sIyNDAY-MANY RIDERS ON THE ROAD

TO END THE SEASON AT vALsBURG ON
sUNDAY-MANY RIDERS ON THE ROAD.
To end a most successful season, Sunday will be
getaway day at Vaisburg. A fine programme
has been arranged. The professional sprint riders
will be out in force. and upward of thirty will ap-
pear against Frank Kramer There will be two
amateur racer. OF which is at half mile run
under championship rules, while the other win be
freeman. Butler, Collett. Krebs and Schreber are
among some OF the good ones who will start.
The rain OF yesterday morning made the roads
muddy, and in consequence not as many riders
were seen on the highways would have been tho
oase under fair weather conditions. In Brooklvn
the drivewnys IN Prospect Park and the Coney
Island cycle paths dried out in good season. and q
large number OF Wheeimen We're out in the after
noon The wind was rather keen. and thoss who
out kept moving at good pace.
The annual road race OF the Kings County WhesI-
men, which was to have been bed on the Merr,ok
Road ysstaFday, Waa postponed on account Of the
xNla. - -~
New-York tribune., 1901-11-06
BALTUsROL'S BIG GOLF DAY.

There were forty-nine entries for the Election
Day Handicap at the Baltusrol Golf Club yesterday
where in spite of links, the ad-
mirably consistent. The prize won by Clifford
Wharton jr.. who received handicap OF IS strokes
and whose 81 Robert ". Gambler
got second place with So, while Roy De Rasmes.
who won the club championship Monday, re-
turned the best gross card with S4. The summary:
New-York tribune., 1901-11-06
20 10 l and Z TO !. also ran

dicapper O3rennan). 30 10 i ana 10 - S-So -
Start good Time, 1:49,z.
FIFTH RACE-seling; maiden 2-year7oios' o77
G. AIexanders b. C. Iridescent by IN "a
goldsby-Radiance. 104......- CBurns) ! ~ ~
snnoasunna es ...... .Gweber) 81 p
Deadly Night Shade 1ol (Suith). 10 10 and o to y
Ma 1oi s1Brennanl 60 to / and 20 Missile. lol
Miles 20 to J. Triton 90 (Egan) o9 20 -.
/; Leslie Bruce. 9s Cummings. 100 to snd ~ 10 ~
Little Arrow Cochranl and even; tr1ar IaooI ~
(2utter) and to l; Hot lo2 (HendersoI 10
and to /. Sinecure (Hedfernt. 90 to enc 10
fhicadee aS CTiIkerson). and TO l. Leander lol
(Tompson) l and !; Francois ~ creamery tVv
70 and 80 10 Gay Girl, 9s ID OConnor), o 10
and ; to .. also Start bad Time, 1;lo
SIXTH RACE-Selling; years and over'l mile ana ~
yards
McFadden & Aliens g. Big Gun by - . :,
lA-tilery-I-inda Vesta, l. l03-. (Miles( ~!
W-histling Con. g. 100. tWeher1 90 .
Astor. Wonderly) 3 10 =
DR. Riddle JOG Burns). 3 to gut: Hammock. IL
CAiounce( ) to even, and Harry McCoun' Ioo
(Tsooker) 60 TO and u !, also Start good
New-York tribune., 1901-11-06
BALLOU WINS AT APAWAMIS.

In the final round for the Presidents Cup at the
Apawamis Golf Club. of Rye. yesterday, +. H.
Wiggin defeated Simeon Ford. up and to play
in thirty-six hole match The Governors Cup
was won by NJ Ballou. who defeated j. H. Clark 10
up and to play. Mr.. Ballou also captured the
club championship in n thirty-sx hole medal play
tournament. in which the leading scores We're:
Maturin BalIou. IFS: F. A. Moore. 179; F. II. Wig
gin. 1885, Malcolm Graham, 1SS; f. s. Wheeler 194
and r. F. Matthews 197.