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New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
SHEEHAN'S R4PS At WTGW4N.
1T LIVED. HE SAYS, BY BLACKMAII, AND
BRIBERY-PRoPHEsIEs GREAT FUTURE
FOR HIS DEMOCRACY 49, REF
ERENCE TO NIXON

No. 26i East Broadway, a little unoretentious
three story building, we'll known to all oldtime
East Siders clubhouse In the DAYS OF Tweed
received a new lease of political life last evening
when 1t was opened up the clubhouse and head
quarters of the Greater New-Yor< Democracy of
the WITH Assembly District. There was a large
attendance. The principal address of the evening
was made by John c. Sheehan. He said:
We know that Tammany Hall has not reprs-
Sehteu Jile true democracy for the last four years
II mas lived by blackmai and bribery. This new
temporary, IN whose interests you are here This
evening Will in time hope represent every
democrat in the county. The enthusiasm bara 10
iinsht means something. and IL is being duplicated
IN every district In the county. The grand victory
votes. Fifty thousand Der ocratic votes wers car
rled 10 the FUSION ticket by the Greater NeW-Yorlx
Denocracy. IKE day is not far distant when this
organizatlon will be the dominant ona in New
York The thing to do now is 20 get down TO work
lor the coming primaries, and a Democratic Gov
e[nor @ ior the state OF New-York the next two
tnuanoe Of tho enthusiasm and the work yot,
hahltested In the last election.
Mr. Sheehan said that while as Vet not r,ucb
patronage had come to the victors in the last cam
palgn' ne was sure that it would come eventually
The Civil Service law. he added had tied things IN
so that even laborer's position was hard 10 get
nut he promised relief in the future
Alr. Sheehan also took pains 10 point our tba
uiierence between himself the one time leader
OF tammany Hall and the present incumbent Mr.
@ @MIXon: He inSimated that Mr.. Nixon was mere
HHsuLehead In my case" he continued ''NIr
CroHe CroKer @ nad aodicated In Mr.. Nixon's case Mr.
place - 49, -'+ENNi ." 'ene my
Mr. sheehsn said he had been turned out of the
turn. "i'er |rohers re-
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
HUMOR IN EARLY ADVERTISING.
COLONIAL PAPERS AMUsE MEMBERS OF
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.


THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
The New-York Historical Society at a meeting in
its hall, Second-ave. and Eleventh-st. last night
listened to a paper History and Humor in Co
lonial Advertising by Frank Warren Crane. Mr..
Crane drew his quaint examples from such pioneer
newspapers ''Publck Occurrences The Bos-
ton Newsletter THE New-York Gazette" after
ward The Postboy'; "Bradford's Gazette" Ben
jamn Franklin's Pennsylvania Gazette" THE
Massac chusetts Spy" and The New-York Diary
1t was THE New-York Gazette that earned the
title OF Lying Gazette by its Loyalst sympathies
during the Revolution Mr.. Crane noted that Colo
nial obituary notices short, and sometimes
read like advertisements. The matrimonial adver-
tisement and the patent medicine advertisement
new inventions. Mr.. Crane read adver-
tisement in "Bradford's Gazette for May 3. 1885,
in which a discontented bachelor made his wants
known at some length, and specified the minimum
fortune, IN pounds, shillings and pence. which
would gain his consideration.
Another man advertised himself having the
advantageous 'knack Of seldom having his bills
disputed
But the two most amusing notices were those of
man and wife who had disagreed. The first, from
the husband gave notice that he intended to ''ab-
scond' and forbade any one give his wife credit
he repudiated all liability. In the second the
wife retaliated. with the explanation that the sepa-
ration mutual that she had money of her own
and would on her part, pay none OF her husban nd's
bills from that date.
The merchants who laid the foundation Of this
citys commercial prestige frequent adver-
tisers. Some of the conspicuous names were
those OF Philip Livingston later one of the sign
of the Declaration OF Independence whose ad-
vertisements would suggest that he kept what
would now be called department store; Peter
Goelet. Peter and George Loriliard who had q.
tobacconist shop at No 80 Chatham-st., near the
jail" and John Jacob Astor. Rhymed advertise
ments. now much used also found in the early
newspapers, witness parody on Hamlet's solil-
oquy, To shave not to shave ending with the
invitation 10 use Hopkins invented strop and
composition
The plans for the soeiety's new building to be
erected in Central Park West between Seventy
sixth-st. and Seventy IN the hands
Of the printer for distribution among members The
hope is entertained Of completing the building dur
ing the year. funds coming into the hands
of the committee. The society will celebrate its
centenary in November, 1904. in its home.
On the motion Of the secretary. S. H. Carney, jr
a committee appointed to start a movement
that may bear important fruit in persuading the
legislature 10 create State Record Commission for
the better preservation Of local records throughout
this State, which stand in much need OF protection
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
SENATOR PLATT WELCOMED.
HEARTILY GREETED IN SENATE AT AL.
BANY. WHERE HE HELD RECEPTION.
IBE TELEGRAPH 70 THE 1n1BUxE.J

IBT TELEGRAPH 70 The IRIBUNE-1
Albany. March 4-Senator PIatt was enthust
astically received at an informal reception this
morning in the upper house of the legis-
lature where he appeared for the first
time In several years. He was the guest Of
honor at luncheon given by those leaders OF
the Senate who make up what is commonly
known as the House Of Lords Others pres
ent were Governor Odel ex-Postmaster General
Charles Emory Smith. Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff Speaker Nixon. Colonel George ".
r,ittee. William Barnes, jr.. chairman Of the
Republican Executive COMMITTEES. and Superiu-
tendent F. D. Kilburn of the State Banking De-
psrtment. The Senator expects 70 start for
New-York at s a m. tomorrow.
Before the session Of the Senate opened Sens-
tor Platt was there. He entered the chamber
with Lieutenant Governor Woodruff and Sena-
tor Higgins. walked down the centre aisle, and
took seat under the big Senate clock. His
passage across the chamber was interrupted a
number of times to respond TO the greetings OF
such Senators as were already IN their seats.
Senator Platt finally compelled 10 hold a
little informal reception until the time for open
ing the session
Senator Ellsworth then rose and asked that
the privileges OF the floor extended to shs
senior United States Senator from this State.
who was then invited TO the chair. Later a
more formal reception was given and Senator
Platt ano Lieutenant Governor Woodruff walked
ernor presented the Senators as they came up.
Senator Depew left the city at p. m to-day.
Because OF gagements in Washington he was
compelled TO return 70 that city.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
TO FIGHT FOR SHORTER DAY.
FIRE COMMISSIONER sTURGIs is SERVED
WITH a WRIT TO INTRODUCE THREE
PLATOON SYSTEM

The active fight for an eight-hour day by the
iremen OF the city begun yesterday when
Thomas Sweeney, driver in the Fire Department.
through counsel. served a writ on Fire Cornmis-
sioner Sturgis requiring him to show cause before
Supreme Court Justice GaynOr. March s. why
he should not assign the members OF the Fire De-
partment to duty limited eight hours day.
provided by the State law.
The contention OF the fremen is that they are
required now to spend tweLty-ons hours ont OF
twenty-four on duty in their fire houses. with the
other three hours for meals. They get one day or
in ten.
Commissioner Sturgis said last night. when asked
about the writ;
l have referred II to the Corporation Counsel I
do not believe in the three platoon system. and
as things are now think the dremsn fully
compensated for the work they do Every man
who enters the Fire Department knows what h8
IS doing and enters IL with his eyes open He
knows the work he has do and ought 10 ses
where he is going and should be satisfied when
he gets in.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
WILLIAM n. VESTS WILL.
THE MINSTREL PROVIDED THAT HIS SHOW

THE MINSTREL PROVIDED THAT HIS SHOW
SHOULD BE CONTINUED
According to the will OF William H West tbs
we'll known minstrel, who died recently in Chicago,
all his personal property, with the exception Of
Sooo and a gold watch. and one-third OF his real
estate are 10 10 his widow, Emma c West The
will was died yesterday In Kings County. Eliza
Gibbons. OF Rochester sister. is TO get Slooe and
William H. Flynn, nephew, is to get the min
strefs watch Two-thirds OF the real estate
TO be divided among his brother. Robert R, Flynn.
OF Syracuse: his stepbrother. John ]. Fitzgerald.
of Auburn. and his sister. Margaret Z. Peabody.
OF Auburn The last bequest is subject TO
devise or 5000 for the erection of monument for
the minstrel IN Greenwood.
a clause IN the will provides for the carrying
OF the William II. West Big Minstrel Jubilee under
is also made for the sale within year OF the
property IN Mount Vernon. known as Allerron
Farm, provided that not less than $4,000 can be
secured for it, George H Primrose is a one-half
owner or this property. IL said yesterday tn
the estate was probably worth 100000.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
ROAD DRIVERS ELECT OFFICERS.
FRED" GERKEN FOR HAVING THE
CHAMPION OF THE SPEEDWAY.

About seventy members OF the Road Drivers As
sociation attended annual meeting at the Hotel
Rossmore last night elect officers for the coming
year. A ticket had been framed in advance by tha
nominating committee, and this was elected with
out opposition John F. Cocke-iH IS the presi-
dent. Alfred Reeves. the secretary and treasurer.
reelected. were most OF the old members %
the board of directors and executive committee
Nathan Straus and a B Gwathmey declined 10
and their places were hed BY the election ot
Thomas ]. Brady and Dr. F. H Flagse
One of the incidents OF the meeting was tbs
presentation of certificate TO Fred Gerken
stating that his we'll known trotter The Monk,
2-0Sis, the champion OF the Speedway in ISol,
Mr.. Gerken said in acknowledging the gift that his
horse would be ready 10 rot for the association IN
any that might be arranged next summer.
of thanks Was rendered 10 the men who
recently paid 100000 for the Empire City track
preserve it for racing purposes James Butler,
Thomas J. Brady and Edgar Bronx members OF
the syndicate. present. and they assured the
road drivers that amateur sport would be an i'm
portant feature Of the meetings held the YOlkerS
course. 1t definitely decided yesterday that a
trottng meeting of Grand Circuit standard viii Be
held at Empire City Park in the week beginning
September S. and following the Grand Circuit meet
ing at Hartford.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05

be given to his wife the Princess Irene The
Prince thanked the women in behalf of the
Princess. declaring that no incident or his visit
had pleased him more, and that he sure
the Princess would cherish 1t always among
her treasures.
The Prince left the Germania Club at 1:3o
and was driven directly to the Union Station.
Crowds as usual lined both sides Of the streets.
At the station he thanked Mayor Harrison for
the pleasure his reception in Chicago had given
him. At p. m. the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul special train. reserved for the Prince
and his suite. left the station. The Prince stood
on the rear platform waving farewell 10 the
multitude.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
DIED AT HIS FACTORY.
CANDY MANrrAcrrrur TOO SICK TO co HOME.

CANDY MANUFACTURER TOO SICK TO Go HOME.
Christian F. Winkemeier, wholesale candy man
Ufacturer. died Monday in apartments over his
factory, at No. S41 Grant-st-, Brooklyn. He
taken i'll last Wednesday with convulSlons and
could not be removed to his home which is IN the
Eastern Parkway. between Troy and Albany aves
The funeral will take place from the latter house
tomorrow morning. Mr.. Winkemeier was born IN
Brooklyn forty-nine years ago and succeeded to
a large candy business built up by his father. He
was living at No % Eighth-ave. with his wife when
she, In 1885, brought suit for divorce from him.
After sensational trial the divorce was granted
TO her. and Re made over $4,000 10 her. Mr. Winks-
meier leaves two sons and one daughter.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
NO DANGER OF A MILK FAMINE.

Milk dealers said yesterday that in spite OF the
crippled condition OF the various roads which bring
milk 10 this city there danger of famine
or rise OF price in that commodity. The natural
supply at this season of the year is increasing
steadily, shipments being considerably in excess
of those Of a fortnight ago. This natural increase,
dealers say about offsets the temporary diminution
brought about by the storm Yesterdays milk
trains arrived irregulary. Some of them We're from
three four days behind schedule time. The Dacka-
wanna road is slowly improving it's milk service
The Lehigh Valley line has been less successful,
having made deliveries for thirty-six hours.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
BOND ISSUE OF $1,000. 900.

The United States Mortgage and Trust Company.
No So Cedar-st, will receive at its office, at par
and accrued interest. subscriptions for issue of
sioOoooe per cent first mortgage trust gold bonds.
date February J. 1902 due February l. 1922 and
redeenable February I, 1897 These bonds the
direct obligation OF the company and are secured
by the deposit with the Guaranty Trust Company
OF over s. 00GO00 of first mortgages income pro-
ducing city real estate; Interest on the bonds is
payable February ] and August ]. The properties
covered by these mortgages appraised fol-
lows Land. S.54sls7: buildings, S11o6.54o; total
81 The capital, surplus and undivided profits
OF the United States Mortgage and Trust Company
amount 70 $s.eo00o.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
ADIRONDACK REGION CLEARING.
WATERS RECBDrSG. But THE COUNTRY
ROADS ARE STILL ALMOST IMPAssABLE.
LBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

lEE TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSE-l
Saratoga n. Y, March 4.-The destructive carni-
val OF flooding surface waters in the region OF
the upper Hudson and the Sacondaga rivers and
the lower Adirondacks IS nearing its end Tonight
the waters are gradually receding. Country high
ways especially in the valleys and low land. which
have been submerged since Sundays heavy rain,
ere in an almost impossible condition
The Delaware and Hudson and the Boston anu
Maine railroad passenger trains are again oelng
operated on almost schedule time. On the Adiron-
dack Railway passengers are still being trans
ferred around the big washout between Stony
Creek and Thurman Station.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
LIGHTHOUSE SWEPT AWAY.

Cstskiu N Y. March A large ice gorge which
had formed ir the Hudson River near Stuyvesant
gave way this afternoon, and, sweeping down the
stream demolished the Undertook lighthouse and
'Tosrtteliy wrecked the large Coxsacke lighthouse
They were OF solid masonry and the two largest on
@1,a WV
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
PART 1-srRINa ORCHESTRA.
PRINCE HENRY TO BE THEIR GUEST.

Prince Henry will be the guest of honor at
dinner TO be given next Saturday evening at
the Waldorf-Astoria by the German Society, OF
which Gustav H. Schwab is president. The com
Mite arrangements consists of Hubert ellis.
chairman: z. NJ Burghard. William H. Klenke, A
Rothbart. r. TraUtman, z. Bennecke. j. A May
and r. Won der Enide
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
PATERSON STRIKE ON.
MEN IN BUILDING TRADES GO OUT TO EN-
FORCE DEMANDS

Paterson. n. J., March (SpeciaD-The strike
tn the building trades is now All the union
plumbers. tinsmiths and sheet metal workers
have quit work because their employers have
refused to grant them the increases in wages
which they asked. In these trades the Journey
men ask increase of 30 cents for day of
eight hours. The big fire has caused a great de-
mand for buildings, and the men say that the
employers will have to grant their demands.
The men say also that they do not ask any
higher wages than are being paid now in other
places.
The painters union has submitted demand
10 the bosses for an increase in wages, to take
effect on March 81. They ask for 50 cents an
hour and an eight hour day. The carpenters
have also made demand for an increase of so
month.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
SOUTH CAROLINA TO WELCOME PRESIDENT

rzy-Nr1RAL WADE HAMPTON DEPLoREs RECENT
INCIDENT
Columbia S. C., March (SpeciaD.-For two
weeks General Wade Hampton has been i'll, and his
sen was summoned from Maine TO his bedside. To-
oay however he went driving. and consented to
speak about matters that have recently created so
much interest here.
II have doubt whatever from what know Of
NV people," he said. that Charleston and all
south Carolina will give the President royal well
come ] sincerely trust the President viii not pay
any attention TO these side issues"
As TO the sword Incident, he said: 'I have been
able read but little about it. but have no doubt
that the respectable people deeply deplore it,"
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
STEAMERS AND CANALBoArs SAFE.

Whitehall. y. Y, March 4.-rhe water has been
falling rapidly all day. Steamers and canal boats
which were in a dangerous condition yesterday
safely secured. Trains on the Delaware and Hud-
son are arriving nearly time this afternoon The
weather is much colder tonight
New-York tribune., 1902-03-05
HoHENZoLLERN BAND CONCERT.

The band OF the imperial yacht Hohenzollern
will give another charity concert tomorrow even
ing at Carnegie Hall. under the direction OF T.
wohlbier. The following programme will be per
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
Sunday Racing at Richmond,
Suffolk Herald.

tSuHolk Eera1d.)
We have been shocked to learn that
Richmond now has Sunday horse-ra cling.
We had hoped that this was only a ru-
NOR. something like the political rumors
OF the Richmond press; but alas. it seems
to be true. We believe that Sabbath desc
Grafton Is one of the greatest sins of
America to-day. and unless it is stopped,
sooner or later this nation must pay the
penalty for such gross disobedience to
Divine law. Until recently the South has
not believed much in an open Sunday
With an influx of population, increase Of
manufactures and railroads building Of
larger cities, Introduction of free thought
and a slack observance OF strict church
rules. the South is beginning to desecrate
the Sabbath like other parts Of our coun-
try. We hope conservative Richmond will
not counterance Sunday horse-racing.
Charges of bribery against some of the
city fathers and the anti-gambling cru
SADIE have not given her an enviable repu-
tation. to say the least.
EThis. DOUBTLESS, refers to the display
of trotting horses on the speedway at
tho New Reservoir. In our opinion too
much license has been given drivers A
check should be put. upon them and all
semblance of racing removed.-Editor
$DiepatcIl,l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
Bncl1.voods Folks Mt White House.

New York Commercially
When Bill SeWall and his wife got PACK
to their home in Island falls, Aroostook
county, Me. from their visit to the White
House in Washington they will probably
have more information to convey to their
friends and neighbors than all the con-
gressmen together from the Aroostook
District ever took back there. William
NVingatc Scwall and Mrs. Sewall and Mr..
and Mrs Fleetwood Pride, friends Of the
former will be the guests of President
and Mrs. Roosevelt for week early
in February.
"A friendship has existed for twenty
and Bill Sewall. the Maine guide and
wocdsrnan. While many man has
shaken hands with the President and sat
ed with him through Milne forests and
over western prairies and eaten baked
beans and jerked beef with him. and
long before the Roosevelt star had risen,
he predicted a shining career for him.
In fact, when Roosevelt was compare
lively unknown, Bill Sewall declared that
he would some time be President Of the
United States
greater admirer than Bill sewalI, of Is
land Falls. Sewall was Il sort of father
to Roosevelt when the latter was in his
teens. and when, pale and rather deli
cate youth, he went every fall TO AroO-
stock county to shoot ard fish under the
guidance of the veteran wOodsman.
The President has always kept a warm
corner in his heart for tie old guide. and
never a year goes by without some token
OF his regard finding its way to the lit
tie white house in the and of the Aroo-
stock. 1t is now more than a quarter Of
century since first tie two met, but
ever since then they ha, c kept in touch
through correspondence.
Even when on his honeymoon in Swift
erand, Mr.. Roosevelt remembered Bill
Sewall and wrote to hin: much as a son
would write to a father. Later, in the ex-
element OF New York politics, in the tu-
multi of the Spanisll-american war and
when seated in the glbernatorial chair
Of New York State. he never forgot his
old friend and guide down in Maine, as
many kind letter. carefully treasured
by the WoOdSman.5 teStifieS.
The Sewall family has always been
noted for thrift and physical strength
Bill, as he is always called in the viii
lage. lives in one of the prettiest cot
tages in. Island Falls. owns a good
farm a lot OF woodland. and a camp
at Mattawamkeag Lake, three hours
tramp from the village He is about 6s
years old. tall. spare, blue-eyed, and fair
haired "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-20
KISSING THE BIBLE.

Mir. McIlwaine's bill, proposing TO do
away with the practice of having wit
nesses in courts and before commission
ers, etc, sworn on the Holy Bible, does
not come 10 the front at a very suspicious
time.
Dr. Wares bill to require lovers and
others to pass medical test before touch
ing one another's lips Qest they communi
cate the germs OF diseased has not put
the public mind in a very serious mood.
On the contrary, it has been the subject
of more more or less humorous newspaper
paragraphs than any bin ever offered in
the Virginia Legislature. not excepting
ties to pay off the public debtor por-
ton of it-by compelling every person
who used an oath to pay fine.
However, let US nIfferentiate the Ware
bill from the Mcllwaine bill. The latter
must be treated seriously. The inten-
ton of its patron, we have no doubt,
is 10 meet the complaint, often heard,
that the leaves and binding of the Bibles
kept il court-rooms are frequently soiled
and sometimes may be laden with the
germs Of disease 1t is the same sort Of
objection that we hear TO the communion
spired some congregations to adopt the
system OF individual communion cups.
Yes, Mr.. NcIlwaine's purpose Is all
right, but we doubt if such a law as he
proposes be necessary just yet. We are
not certain that the germs are doing as
much mischief as some attribute TO them.
AS DR.. Taylor says, all of the bacilli are
not bad; some are good and useful.
Any one who appears in court as a
witness can now be sworn without the
hold up his right hand, instead. And that
is habitually done by many who are
among the firmest believers in the Bible.
But there are others who prefer to be
sworn upon Gods Holy Word: who at
tach special sanctity and significance
to that act, and who on no account,
would depart from the truth after being
so sworn.
1t may not be so With everybody, but
with not a few persons an oath admin
istered upon Il blble-slowly, solemnly,
reverently adninistered-is more binding
than it would be il administered in any
other way.
However, we would not deny to a wit
ness or juror the privilege of being sworn
upon a clean Bible. The State can af-
ford to furnish its courts with clean
Bibles especially as the number of courts
is soon TO be reduced vastly. Nor would
there be any objection to any ones bring
ing his own Bible to court upon which
to be sworn.
All that we insist upon is that the oath
shall be reverently administered. All Of
the solemnity Of the act is lost. much
OF the purpose OF the practice nesatived
when the oath is administered with hop.
skin. and a jump. as 1t were.