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New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
ASSEMBLING FOR THE CARNIVAL.
Yachtsmen Gather at Larchmont-Weeks
Programme Announced.

The yachtsmen are beginning to assemble at
I.archmont for the annual race week, which VIII
begin Saturday July l5 The list Of entries is un-
usually large including all classes, and it is ex-
pected that the attendance during the week Will
exceed that of former years. Members of all iegu-
larly organized yacht clubs have been invited TO
enter their yachts, and by Saturday the harbor Will
be filed by the finest fleet ever seen about New
York The entire week will be observed as a holi-
day in I.archmont. and the hotels and many OF the
cottages will be decorated.
The entertainment committee has announced the
following programme for the week:
Saturday evening July Is minstrels; Sunday even
ing July l6 smoker; Monday evening, July H.
local talent; Tuesday, July 49, womens reception
water sports and band concerts in the afternoon,
and hall and illumination of the club house and
grounds in the evening" Wednesday evening, July
49, local talent; Thursday, July 20, womens day
and reception on the flagship Vergemere. owned
hv Commodore A. c. Bostwick; Friday July a.
dramatic entertainment in the Theatre Pandemoni-
uu under the direction of Clay NJ. Greene; Sat
urdAy, evening, July %, grand windup' and de-
parture of Yachts. ~,
The preparatory signal for the yacht races VIII
given AT a IN. each day, and prizes Will De
awarded in each class in which two yachts start
with fun intention of completing the course a
second prize in each class in which three or more
yachts start and third prize III each CLASS III
which five or more yachts start. - 90 -.
The nriZe for the New-York Yacht Club aO-toot
one-desgn boats has been given by Columbus
n ISen.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
WHITE PLAINS.

William G. Barrett and family have taken COT
tagA at Ocean Grove N J.. for the summer
ExAssemblyman Alfred f. Smith. Of Bronxvtne,
attended the annual convention and banquet OF the
Order OF the Cincinnati. of which he is a member
in Boston this week
Supervisor and Mrs. Alexander McCleiland OF
Dobbs Ferry left here yesterday for Vermont
where they Will spend a two weeks vacation
Mrs William Reynolds Brown. prominent So
ciety woman of White Plains. sailed yesterday FOR
Europe where she will spend the summer.
The White Plains postofice will be removed on
August I 70 the new building just erected by John
T. Rehill The government has lease on the
building for ten years. at yearly rental or $500
friends dinner at the Orawaupum Hotel yeSter-
day. Thev came here in fOur-in-hand-
The twelfth annual outing OF the HoOSier kicking
Club will be held at Edwards Rye Beach Hotel on
July o. The club will have a vaudeville entertain
ment and band concert during the clambake.
the month Of July at Liberty. y. Y.
Mrs George Strickland and daughter are the
guests Of friends at Tuxedo Park.
Mrs Peter Pauldng and daughters are spending
a few days with friends at Flushing. Long Island.
Mr. and Mrs. G. AIphonse Newell and Mr. and
few days.
A lawn party will be held at the home OF George
". Platt near Rye Lake. the afternoon and
evening of July l3. for the benefit OF the Lake
Street Chapei.
tember l, all the judges being their annual va
cations.
County Clerk and Mrs Leslie Sutherland will
spend their vacation in the Catskin Mountains.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
PORT CHESTER.

Henry L. Stoddard. managing editor Of The
Mail and Express" has leased large country
place at Byram Shore.
Mrs Johanna Bush. mOther-in-law OF Colonei
Henry Huss. celebrated her elghty-eighth birthday
on Wednesday at Shell Island. Colonel and Mrs
Huss gave large party in her honor. Among the
guests were Major Keck, OF the list Regiment
who presented Mrs. Bush with basket of flowers
Mr. and Mrs Howard N Potter. OF Harrison
have gone to Southampton for month.
w r Bull and family. Of Harrison. are spenu-
ing the summer In the Berksnres: r..
Miss Charlotte ProcknOw. principal of the East
Port Chester schools, has gone TO Europe on va
The Port Chester High School class OF lsoo viii
have an outing at Rye Beach tomorrow altgxr- x
noon There are nine boys ana nine glrls III tio
class SO no outsiders have been Invited -
Mr. and Mrs Howard Gould, VINO nave oeen
snending the week their steam yacht Nlasat s q.
off Tarehmont drove through Port Chester every
day in their coach ,.. /. .,o,,4iro d,
the summer with her uncle, Thomas j. Bldln.
Iosaph HammiIl for twelve years station dSenl
% the New-York New-Haven and Harttotu ran
Tosd mere has resigned to accept anoIher pOslt0
Adolph Bender, of Rye. has gone 70 ElFOPe;; "
Render who has large villa near, EtSe De - -
Claimed that the noises made by the IneTryLSoo
rounds and shooting galleries at the DeaGh @ hiI 70
tered his nerves and made 1t necessary Ior nl IN ~
GO abroad other wealthy summer residents nav nav
also complained OF the noises OF TINS resort. siI
the Rve Board OF Health has nOtined the pppi1T ~
thar he must conduct his place more quietly; h Ne
sentiment Is growing in Rye to purchase thS -
raze the buildings and make II a pubic PARK 10 Oe
controlled exclusively by the village or hye-
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09

Bevan House, entertained large dinner party
saturday night In honor of Consul General and
Mrs. Arturo Baldasano Y Tortepe. of Spain
the home of Eddie Foy, the comedian. which he
calls the Foyer. The actor Is opposed to the sale
OF LIQUOR In the place. but after looking up the law
ne round there was no way TO stop IT,
Inc summer colony here was entertained on
frlday evening at St. Johns Hall by the MEM
eeTs T or the Larchmont Athletic Club who put on
local farce entitled in LarchmOnt Manner.
, rne opening scene was the veranda OF the Larch-
mont facht Club during week. The cast was
made up OF young people Of Larchmont. consist
ing or w. {. Deane-Tanner, t. j. s. Flint Schuy-
!er Greene, Peter j. Kane. John Andersen. Lewis
u. spence. Walter +. Jaeckel. George W. Mitchell,
Miss Winnie Kaesche Miss Edna May Andersen.
Madeline Thomas
The Atlantic Yacht Club met of Larchmont on
wednesday for its cruise to Newport. The fleet
was led by Commodore Daniel G Reid's flagship.
the Rheclair. About fifteen yachts took part IN
the cruise.
Justice and Mrs Francis NJ Scott and their
daughter. Miss Margaret Scott. sailed yesterday
for Scotland. They Will visit Mrs Henry Tew. OF
Glasgow Mrs Tew is the daughter OF Justice and
Mrs. Scott.
Jack Bqudouine and party of friends are erus- %
ing his yacht. They spent July at the Man
hanset House. Shelter Island
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Simonds gave n large mouse
party at the HommOcks to eleven friends lasting
from Saturday 70 Wednesday. They expect 10 give
another large party July Is.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09

presided over by General Nathaniel Woodruff.
who a few weeks later was killed by the British
on Long Island. At this meeting a letter.
signed by John Hancock was laid before the
delegates telling of the intention Of the Con-
tinental Congress-, in session in Philadelphia, to
dissolve all connection with Great Britain and
set I'D the government of the United States.
The Provincial Congress unanimously ratlned
the action Of the patriots in Philadelphia, ana
ordered that the Declaration be published with
beat of drums at this place Thursday next.
On July 10 the following resolution was
adopted by the Provincial Congress-
Resolved and Ordered: That the style or TUE
of this house be changed from that OF the FRO
vincial Congress of the Colony OF New ork' 10
that of the convention OF the representatives
of the state of New-YOrk.
This was the first time that the eXpreSSloH
estate of Nev-York' was officially used ana the
massage of the resolution marked the birth Oh
the State and the town of White Plains en-
ioys the distinction of having been It's plrth-
place -
The women appointed on the monument COM
rnittee are the regent. of White Plains Chapter.
Mrs Julia NJ Powell; Mrs. j. 7. LOCKWOOD MIS-
Teed and Mrs Dudley President John j. Brown
&c Well nIea sed with the suggestion, and has ap-
noTnted a committee of the village trustees to
cooperate with the chapter.
II is understood that the trustees Will recon-
mend that the monument be erected on village
property TO prevent complications arising
i'm the future. The committee hopes to celebrate
the unveiling of the monument in the early
autumn.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
POOR SERVICE IN YoNKeRs.

That great Improvement could be made in
the service accorded the citizens of Yonkers by
the "Huckleberry" Railroad Company is con-
eeoed BY all. Old. wornout cars. many.of them
with wheels so fat that they almost slide. are
the best that is offered. Serious complaint Is
also made Of the decrepit and rickety condition
OF the express cars. These cars can be heard
coming for three blocks. and are disgrace 10
The company.
Al the present time it must be conceded that
superintendent Burton is giving better service
az the number Of cars than his predecessor did
out more consideration is given TO the lines car
Iylng the passengers transferring from New
York than TO the city passengers. The cars are
Fen on such an irregular schedule in Yonkers
ulat people there say they can never get one
walk
only recently the South YOnkers Improve
Hent Association and the Morsemere Taxpayers
association took up the matter of more and bet
s ~ cars, and they intend 10 bring IL TO the at
died - - " N t
another serious cause for complaint is the
bdlht on the cars, with cane cushion seats This
eeens 10 have been shot at the seats instead OF
HppAeo with a brush. Every day or so some
Li0isnsnt passenger discovers a blotch Of vel
ow paint on his clothing HIS only redress Is 10
n.she good verbal kick" because his COM
b'oant is always pigeonholed.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
OSSINING.

The Shattemuc Yacht and Canoe Club started on
9 cruise up the river yesterday morning. The first
stop will be at Fishku, where a trip u Mount
Beacon will be taken after which the feet VIII
proceed 10 Kingston. the northern limit OF the
cruise returning home Sunday evening. The regatta
committee is composed of Harry NJ Carpenter
chairman. Louis H. Soule and George F. Hoag
The Mems Parish Club Of ST. PauIs Church
opened its clubhouse the premises of the
president of the organization, John p. Faure' on
Friday evening Addresses were delivered by Rev.
Henry Mottet D. D. of the Church of the Holy
Communion. New-York, the Rev. L. p Dame, Of
St PauIs and others
I. II. Soule and family OF Ellis Place home
from an extended tour through Ireland and Scot
land.
DR. and Mrs r. T. Irvine have returned from
their visit with relatives in Wisconsin Their
daughters. the Misses Edna and Irene who ac-
comnanied them on their trip West. will remain In
the Adirondacks for a month. at the Cohassett
House Old Forge Fourth Lake.
Workmen are engaged in tearing down the frame
structure in Highland-ave., known as the Mott
Chanel of Trinity Episcopal Church. One OF the
Oldest buildings In the village, for than half
century save one interval of several years when II
was used for other purposes this has been the
excellent fare and the high character of its hosts
and patrons Back in the late 40s and early sos 1t
was kept by one John McDuffie and afterward by
his sister. For the last twenty-five years and up
10 the time OF his death George Mot the pro-
prietor.- Like his predecessors, he a host of
the old school, and his personality part and
the establishment. The walls OF the old building
have witnessed much q. the social life OF the
village for many generations and at its hospitabie
tables have sat most OF the noted people OF the
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
YONkERS.

Representatives of all the councils Of the Royal
Arcanum in this county will meet in the Common
Council Chamber in this city the evening OF July "a
The conference Is be held TO discuss the new
rates recently promulgated by the supreme cOun-
ell.
James NJ. Hunt, counsel 10 the Bronx Valley
Sewer Commission. accompanied by Mrs Hunt has
gone to Camp Wasa, Ontario. for the summer
John G. Gibson. of Amackassin Heights leaves
town tomorrow for San Francisco whence he will
sail for Japan. He will engage in business there
the representative of several New York firms
One by one the old landmarks OF Yonkers dis
appear before the march OF progress The latest
20 go is the we'll known Dortie Park In South
broadway, consisting OF five acres. which has been
sold TO realty company. Eight years ago a
committee of YOnkers citizens endeavored TO secure
this property for park and the site OF a rev
City Hail. but the owner refused sell IL. for
sentimental reasons. The property has been IN the
possession OF the Dortic family for sixty years.
Henry Gensler OF the besr known citizens
OF Yonkers. is at St. Johns Hospital. where
,Wednesday Re had leg amputated.
This sumne- Will three Yonkers policemen
celebrate the twenty-ffth anniversary OF their
appointment A. policemen They are Sergeant
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
FAITHFUL MOTHER BIRD.

Three weeks ago a freight car came into the yards
at chillicothe Ohio. and the railroad men discov-
cred ON the footrest through which the brake pro-
trudes at the end. toward the top Of the car. a
robin had built its nest. In the egg
The car had made a CONTINUOUS trip from Michigan
and stood here day so. and was sent 10 Ripley
Ohio Upon It's return here two eggs were in the
nest II again sent TO that place. and returned
with three eggs. In this time the mother bird had
hatched The eggs out ever following the in its
fneandertngs The railroad men had kept a strict
watch 1Ipon the nest, and that nobody molested
IL Orders came 10 send the 20 Michigan and
the held consultation, and IL was decided 20
remove the nest to a nearby tree. IL was carefully
tied fast 10 with strings, the mother bird
watching the proceedings from nearby limb. AS
soon as finished she resumed the faithful watch OF
her flock Investigation has proved that the mother
bird travelled hundreds OF miles in following the
nest from Michigan 10 this part Of the country
youngstown lOhio) Yindicator.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
NEW-ROCHELLE.

c. Oliver Iselin has nearly recovered from his
illness and has gone on cruise on the steam yacnt
sultana which he has chartered for the season
One of the most successful celebrations along the
Sound on July at the New-RocheIe facht
C-1ub The trees and verandas of the clubhouse
were hung with japanese lanterns. and Princes 8
Military Band gave concert on the lawn. Inc
scene in the evening was particularly brilliant
Yachts were illuminated and thousands OF fairy
lamps CLEANED about the clubhouse. Among those
who entertained at dinner parties were Commodore
F. II Waldorf T. NJ Gill. DR.. Foote. J. L. Mitchell
w H Horsfau r. l. Forbes A j. Rosch' Paul
Williams and W. L. S. Jackson.
Professor F. B. Richardson and family have
leased a cottage At Belchertown. Mass. for the
summer.
party consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert P
Carpenter Mr. ana Mrs Howard r. Ware and 9TH
ers are soon 10 have a summer camp at White
Lake. Sullivan County
Ten yachts of the New Rochelle Yacht Club have
lust returned from a cruise to Lloyds Harbor. The
feet was off oyster Bay on Tuesday night and
given in honor of President Roosevelt. The prize
offered for the cruise won by the Firehy. sailed
cruise ser OF ~ the ret club will be held July Is,
The dances of the Huggenot Yacht @ ciuo nave
tee will give another on July 10. ,,,.o - q.
Mrs w S oA MeEF snpervsoF 3s Fred T. Merritt
Mr. and Mrs. D. w Glasser Will spend July az
LTFG be Rey George F. Mason pastor of the North
Avenue Presbyterian Church, sailed on the Celtic M
ON Friday afternoon TO spend the summer In Eu-
Harry r Hanford of Manila Philippine Islands.
has baeu visiting Mr. and Mrs Paul Williams. OF
Webster-ave He left yesterday to attend the Elk 5
reunion at Buffalo His lodge expects to win the
The new Wykagyl Country Club North-ave.
are are now being made TO the clubhouse TO accomo-
date the increase in membership. throughout the
lawns Several cups have been given by members
as prizes for tournaments
Miss Marion Carpenter. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira e. Carpenter, is home from Weliesly.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
RYE.

Mr.. and Mrs. George d. Barron and family have
gone on pleasure trip to Alaska and the KlOndike
They will be absent about six weeks during which
time they will visit the Lewis and Clark Exposi-
ton, Yellowstone Park and other places of in
terest.
reception given June % to Miss Thomas
Worrall, wife Of the rector of Christ Church
by Mrs. Thomas Townsend Sherman at BY the
Way, her residence in Grace Church-st
Augustus Wiggin and family have taken the house
formerly occupied by Mrs Richard Conner on
Grace Church-st. Mr. Wiggins house was de-
stroyed by fire last February.
The Rye Lawn Tennis Club elected the following
officers at the annual election held last week
President, George d. Barron; Vice-President B. L.
Sackett: Secretary and Treasurer, @. c.. Entz
Directors: Howard WhittmoTe, William Mathews
T c. Shedd and J. s Entz
During the storm last Tuesday evening a row
boat. containing a party of young people was
swamped In the sound about midway between
Captains Island and the shore. The stern of the
boat sank. leaving only the bow above the water
to which the whole party chung One of the young
men, William Lesher, swan TO the shore over a
mile away, for assistance. When help reached
them they were thoroughly exhausted. The men,
bers of the party We're Misses Alice Lesher. Eta
Fleming. ard A r. LOhmeyer. William Lesher
and Robert Banks.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Henry. OF 2d-ave. are en-
joying the season at Blanford. Mass
Harry j. Duglass. the Manhattan real estate
operator. presented the Carnegie Library with a
handsome national flag. and DR.. Campbell, Dr.
Greene DR.. Howe and Mortimer J. Bell furnished
the flagstaff
Frank Pearsan. State secretary OF the Young
cation at Katahdin Iron Mount Me-;
Close Quarters the summer home Of Dr. NE NJ +
Hss Sas opened p 'f for the season s last week
Mr. land and y Mrs re Ge0Tge nd Hodn 1db aId ffmy s
dale T. H, for the season.
ar tae op PGrff the "bs aneR Rry q s o
the prizes were woq by Mrs H IL f. Borp I'm Mrs. Nv W
E " W9rden len and ,g: Mrs WiliaE' aE', Allen en- ,-,,oa
Dr George Weiss has asp purchased the Schroeder Sch
sanatorum For the treatment Of nervous diseases
The Rsy Granville I Hunt past pastor F OF GT Grace
Rhpere he goes as deegae fo the Bapst
The Rev W A Grangers family is at Broad Al
bion. Owego County. Mr.. Granger will spend his
Mr. and Mrs Mrs F Haloek Beals have returned from
their honeymoon. spent at at the Thousand Islands
Andrew s3auf Of North Terrace-ave and Waace
b LytIe nephew of Alderman a. NJ. Beresford
were married last week and are living in Manhat-
Clinton Hook and Ladder Company will clear
Sl,OoO from the carnival held during the last two
old St Paurs Church East Chester ceie5rat ID
the Fourth with appropriate exercises ! ne DeH
toIIed 129 strokes The Rev. William s Coffey, TIE
rector made patriotic address; Francis J. Coggs-
we'll read the Declaration of Independence, William
G.. Phipps read a paper on Battles of the Revou-
ton" Clarence S Mcclellan. jr.. paper on Men
OF the Revolutionary Period" and Miss Fanny c.
Levy sang columbia" ;" after which those present
decorated the graves of the Colonial families buried
Il. James am NJ Reid Paul Hick and Gilbert ]. Ange-
ent at the election which takes place month
The First Congrega tional Church has purchased
a lot on Crary and Oakley aves., Chestei Hill,
where they propose Immediately TO erect a new
church edInCe. -.
Charles e Nichols. superintendent of the public
schools and Mrs Nichols Professor and Mrs. A.
r. Davis Mr. and Mrs. James NJ. Mckee. Mr. and
Mrs oscar z. Coburn. Miss Mary Irwin Miss
Redwav were at Asbury Park attending the school
teachers convention.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
SHE TOOK THE HINT.

At the home stations" of the British army the
private soldiers washing is usually done by the
married soldiers wives, who expected to sew
on missing buttons and make other repairs for
which a small sum is deducted from the privates'
pay.
Pat McGinnis had had a good deal OF trouble
with his laundress Sunday after Sunday had his
shirts come back with the neck button lacking
onlv hanging by thread He had spoken about
the matter and the woman had promised 10 see
10 IT, but still the button not properly fixed.
He got out OF patience day when the missing
button had made him late for parade. Bother
the woman he said. I'll see if can't give her
q hint this time, anyhow.
Taking the lid of a tin blacking box, about three
inches in diameter, he punched two holes in IL and
sexed II on the neck of the shirt that was next
be washed When the washing came back he
found that she had taken the hint-or part OF II.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
WESTCHESTER NOTES.
MOUNT VERNON.

The Sigma Delta Epsilon Alumne Association. OF
the High School. held it's annual banquet and cleo
tion at the Hotel Vendome. Saturday, and the
following officers elected: President. Miss
Edith Appel: vice-president. Miss Avis Hull: sec
retary, Mrs. Charles Simmons; treasurer. Miss
Adah Brush.
The engagement of Miss Mabel Buckmaster.
daughter or the Rev and Mrs. j. W. Buckmaster,
to L. B. Treadwen of Tuckahoe is announced
The family of J. Howard Burton have gone to
North Haven Conn. for the months OF July and
August.
The wedding Of Mrs Eliza Nicholson and Abram
Goodenough, present commander of Farnsworth
Pest. Grand Army of the Republic, took place at
the home of Mr.. Goodenough's daughter Mrs The
Odore G. Vollmer. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. DR.. w. A Granger. of the First Bap-
tist Church
Mrs. Eugene B. Fuller and daughter have gone
to Franklin, n. Y, for the month OF July
Mrs. Lines and Miss Mabel Lines sailed for Paris
on Friday. where they will spend the summer.
James NJ Grimes, principal of School No. l. and
Mrs. Grimes. have gone to Katahdin Iron Furnace,
Me- for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. James d. McLaurin and family have
gone to ottawa. Canada. where they will remain
until September.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09

Peter McGowsn. Sergeant william Lsae - Pa
trolman Henry Cooley.
The members OF the Park Hill Country Cluo.
with friends to the number Of about 40. usharsd
In the Fourth Monday evening with flannel hop.
Music furnished by Pound. and very sn
joyable evening spent TIE h0stesses were
Mrs George $. Sweet. Mrs. Frank p. Dwyer and
Mrs. William T. Hance
The MOrseT2ere MethOdists TO have . new
church building the OF Morsennere-ave.
and North Broadway. The cornerstone viii be laid
within few days. IL has been announced
The death of Edward Cnderfill Monday lasS
removes more OF what has been familiarIy
called The Old Guard Ten years a2o -.
Underhill and number OF other gentlemen were
in the foremost ranks OF all political and business
movements. but to-day very few OF them are Left
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
LARCH MONT.

Talbot Monroe st. John, thrty-seven years old,
died at his home. In Mamaroneck. last Monday,
after n long illness. Mr.. ST. John was the organ
izer of the Boys Battalion which had among its
members many of the of prominent fam
lies OF Iarchnont and Mamaroneck. He was also
a member OF the 7th Regiment and the Frank
Hardy Association The funeral was held on
Thursday az ST. Thomas's Protestant Episcopal
Church. Mamaroneck. Mr.. st. John leaves a widow
and three children His widow is the daughter OF
Captain C. s. Forbes
The Rev. DR.. Healy of the Catholic University
in Washington. is the guest of the Rev E J.
Powers pastor OF St. Augustine's Church
Mrs. George W. Bassford. who is stopping AT the
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
THE PHOTOGRAPH BURGLAR"
New Variation of the Telephone Game
Worked in Westchester Suburbs.

The police Of westchester County on the
lookout for a burglar who has robbed many of the
larger houses in tie suburbs. He is known the
photograph burglar" He asked permission
tako interior views of the different houses, pre-
tending that they were for use in a leading weekly
gazine. After going through house and
lecting a cosy corner drawing room, with tong
delays-his camera constantly got out OF Order-he
succeeded in getting a good exposure Later the
family discovered that the house had been
sacked by some one. probably an accomplce