The New York Herald Newspaper, February 1, 1879, Page 9

TRADE WITH MEXICO, Mr. George S. Bowen on the Objects of the Commercial Excursion. MINISTER FOSTERS CHICAGO LETYER. Cross-Purposes Marring the Pro- gramme of October. eiiieneniiemeenel Is THERE A WAR POLICY? A Hegaxp reporter called yesterday on Mr. George 8. Bowen, of Chicago, who has organized the Ameri- can Industrial Deputation to Mexico, which is now visiting the land of Anahnac, with the object of learning his views regarding the prospect of creating intimate commercial relations with the sister Repub- lic. In the course of conversation Mr. Bowen made the following statements in reply to the reporter's inquiries :— FS “Mr, Bowen, how did you come to organize this excursion to Mexico?” “Briefly, in this way:—In May, 1878, I called the manufacturers of Chicago together for organization, and I discovered that they had produced during the previous year more than $200,000,000 worth of manufactured goods, and that they had a capacity tor producing more than twice that amount, but that the present markets were unable to consume and pay tor those goods, and my atton- tion was called to Mexico as a possible con- sumer of large amounts of our agricultural im- plements, our iron and nails and our cotton and woollen fabrics and our jewelry and glassware. I also observed that in the entire Republic of Mexico there were only about three hundred miles of railroad to ac- commodate a population of 11,000,000 people, and it occurred to me that a visit of some of our leading man- ufucturers to Mexico, with a view to- discover their wants and the ability to supply them, would result in a friendly interchange of commerce most desirable to both nations. It was that thought that induced the invitation to Sefior Zamacona, the Mexican Min- ister at Washington, to visit Chicago for the purpose of examining our manufacturing and mercantile es- tablishments, in order that he might see our capacity for manufacturing and supplying his people with those articles which they most largely consume, and also to explain to the people of the Northwest the ex- act condition of Mexico and the Mexicane. “He mude that visit) as you are aware, and ex- pressed himself as greatly pleased and instructed by it, and greatly in favor of the proposed visit of the industrial deputation, who are now in Mexico. NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1879.—TRIPLE SHEET. | ONONDNGA'S “BLACK OLE” speculators, for a vi millions. On this enormous sum Mexico yen aid the in- terest and subsidy until recently, w! @ ques- tion was raised in ard to the settle- ment of some accounts tween the govern- ment and the railroad company, and on that account, and that only, has the payment been withheld. ‘Mr. Foster,” Mr. Zamacona, ‘reters to the insecurity in Mexico of life and property. His was of reasoning on this point, as on some others, seems to me deceitful. That is to say, to pick up some isolated facts and to arrive at a yeneral conclu- sion. Everybody who reads the chronicle of erime in Mexico and in the United States--where such a security of life aud property is enjoyed—would be inelined to conclude by this comparison that life aud property are extremely insecure in this country. If they would read the reports which daily occupy abont one page of the New York HexaLp in regard to murders, outrages, highway rob- beries and the stealing of dead ies perhaps somebody would be inclined to form the opinion that not Ly Pees Mving but the dead are robbed, That would be # most incorrect and illogical way of reasoning. Of course we have not enjoyed, on ac- count of our political agitations, the blessing of such security as the American people have enjoyed, but I rotest, with the sincerity of an honest man, that in jexico, especially in Central Mexico, where our prin- cipal centres of population are sittated and our prin- cipal railroads, enjoy now complete security, and it could not be explained otherwise. The very fuct that a large number of French, Spanish, Italian and English merchants are established there aud doing a large business and making large fortunes proves this, The German, French, English and meer in Mexico represent a far larger interest there than the American people.’ “In this letter Mr. Zamacona refutes every state- ment made by Mr. Foster in the same way. A DAMPER ON THE EXCURSION. “On account of the eflect of Mr. Foster's letter it became necessary to defer the departure of the depu- tations to Mexico from the 2d of pedestal last until the 4th day of January of this year. So many per- sons having been frightened out of got by Mr. Foster's statements, and the party as finally organ- ized was made up mainly of new recruits, who were sufficiently individualized to have opinions of their own, and who were also desirous of extending their trade, it, atter secing for themselves, they were satis- fied that trade could be profitably carried on in that country. The names of that party and their status are already well known. “When the party met at the Palmer House, just prior to starting, where they were entertained at din- ner by Mr. Potter Palmer, I was shown several copies of a pamphlet containing my note to Mr. Foster and his full reply. This pamphiet had on it the imprint ot Chicago, but I doubt very much that it was ever printed in Chicago, and I have good reason to believe that it was printed in Washington, from which place acopy ot it was mailed to members of the deputa- tion just before they left their homes tor the rendez- vous at Chicago. “The party left on time, as you know, bat I was obliged to leave them suddenly at Jackson, Tenn., owing toatelegram requiring iny immediate pres- ence in New York on a matter of personal business too urgent to be neglected. After I had despatched that in New York my attention was turned to inquir- ing a little into the reasons for the diflicuities which had beset us and the obstacles which were thrown in our way in organizing this excursion. “First—Why did Mr. Hoxie, of the International Railroad of Texas, retuse to prorate with the other roads to take us to Galveston ? ° “‘Second—Why did Mr. Foster's letter throw cold water on the scheme, and why was it sent to the State Department and by them furnished tor public action to the Chicago Tribune ? . “Third—Why was the letter mailed by some un- known person to the deputation in pamphlet form with the evident desire to deter them from ;naking the trip ? AFRICANS IN THE WooDPILE? “My inquiries resulted in ciearing wp the matter in @ measure, and I will give youthe result. _I will first state thut I cannot, in all cuses, give you the names of iny informants, since I have not asked thelx per- mission, but I am personally satisfied as to the Through his earnest endeavors arrangements were made for the free introduction of samples of these goods into Mexico, and his government made a gen- erous appropriation for the entertainment of the deputation while in Mexico.” “How was the deputation gotten together?” “In October last a circular was sent to manufac- turers all over the country giving them the details of the proposed trip and its object—the establishment of closer commercial relations with Mexico—to which a very cordial response was made by the manufac- turers, evincing by the hundreds of letters received a deep interest in the new market about to be opened. Being assured that a sufficient number would under- take the journey to warrant the trip negotiations were opened with the Illinois Central Railroad and its connections, whom we found thoroughly in ac- cord with the project and to whom we are greatly indebted. This is true, also, of tho Iron Mountain and the Texas and Pacific lines. We were also met in o fair spirit by the Alexandre steamship line and most generously considered by the Vera Cruz and ‘Mexican Railway Company. It was our original pur- pose to go by way of Galveston, making it the short line; but we were unable to make any arrangements with Mr. H. M. Hoxie, of the International and Great Northern Railway of Texas, for the transportation of the party over his line. At the time this seemed somewhat remarkable, in contrast to the hearty good will displayed by the other lines, It was, however, decided to issue our tickets by way of New Orleans, and through the politeness of Mx, Zamacona, for the Alexandre steamship to run direct to Vera Cruz, omit- ting her stops at way ara in order to save time, and the price of the tickets was fixed at $150 for the round trip. MINISTER FOSTER'S LETTER, “In the meantime, as chairman of the Committee on Invitations to the reception to Minister Zamacona in Chicago, I had extended an invitation to John W. Foster, United States Minister at Mexico, to attend this reception, and accompanied it by a letter briefly setting forth our purpose and requesting his views on the desirability of opening commercial relations between the United States and Mexico. “In reply to this invitation Minister Foster wrotea ‘letter of forty-seven Fees; which was addressed to the President of the nufacturers’ Association of the Northwest, in whose name the invitation was sent, but instead of being sent to him it was for- warded to the State Department at Washington, as it subsequently transpired. The first I heard of this letter it was printed in garbled sect.ons in the Chicago Trilune ot November 22, 1878, having been telegraphed trom Washington to that sheet, the effort being on the part of those interested in its publica- tion to dissuade or discourage parties who had con- templated taking the trip to Mexico from doing 80; the letter, as printed, going to show that life an property were unsafe in Mexico; that subsidies eranted by the Mexican government for the construc- tion of railroads were not paid; that Mexico was so impoverished by revolutions that they were utterly unable to undertake any great work of public im- portance; that the railway trom Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico, 263 miles in length and costing $27,000,000, has never paid over five per cent; that Mexico owes Europe a large bonded debt. He expecially refers to the Mexican tariff as being very Objectionable, and he also expresses the opinion that American merchants are su stantially unable to compete with the German merchants, who now largely control the trade with that country. Mr. Foster stated, also, that in # population “of 11,000,000 there ‘were not more than 1,000,000 who would be consumers of Aacrican goods, and the introduction our ag- r.cultural implements would, in bis opinion, be very difficult, He thought that an exalted ‘idea of the magnitude ot the possible trade with the people of Mexico was eutertained in this country, and he cites many cases of robbery sad vio- lence which have, he says, come under his notice during his four years’ residence in Mexico. In con- clusion, he says that the Germans control the trade with Mexico, and he thinks they have tairly earned their predominance by many years of patient study and persistent applicotion. Our merchants, he thinks, will continue to find other markets until Mexico, by liberal re and running up its credit, makes it possible to establish direct railroad communication. Mark that, as I shall have occasion to refer to it again.” MR, BOWEN'S REPLY. “What is your re this?" Pe “Why, simply that Mexico imports $75,000,000 * worth of goods a year, principally domestics and manufactures of iron, in the production of which we can beat the world as to quality and peice, and Ger- mans and other Europeans, nothwithetanding wll Mr. Foster says, find a profit in selling Mexico these ods, Having obtained this supremacy alluded to y Mr. Fostor they naturally intend to keep it. “The etfect which Mr, Foster intended to produce, however, he accomplished pretty thoroughly, At the time of the publication ot this letter there had been received by tho association applications for tickets to Mexico from 160 of the leading manufacturers _ of this country; but after the publication re- ferred to the majority, or in fact almost all of them, backed +sqaarely down, saying that if the tucts as represented by Mr, Foster were true they had n0 desire to yo to Mexico or to do any business with the Mexicans, Minister Zamacona at once re- or to this letter in the columns of the Chicago rribune, Ho began by saying that those who tried to deter and keep the American merchants from the City of Mexico by raising the ghost of murder and insecurity have a certain interest in creating a feel- ing of distrust and fear in the minds of the Ameri- can people in regard to Mexico. Mr. Foster, he said, adopted @ very deceitiul manner of judging the pub- Uc sentiments of a country. He thought that if ono were to Judge of the sentiments of the United States toward ope and Mexico by picking out extracts from the Congressional Record of speeches which have been delivered in Congress, one would obtain a very erroneous idea of the foreign policy of the United States. In to the railroad sub- sidics, he explained that an international ra! way ‘was most desirable, and in several cas liveral concessions had been made to representativ of this ye One company not only obtained com jon, but hy the third time % have it re- newed, when the Mexican government, considering that that company stood in the way of the building of @ railway to the Rio Grande, doclared it forteited. That be go was the Taternational Railroad Com: pany of Texas. In vegard to tho railroad alte iit, from Vera Crus to Mexico, while it cost $27,000,000, it could have been built, had mot the in- exporienve of Mexico been taken advantage of by truth of all these statements. “In regard to the refusal of the International Rail- road ot Texas to co-operate in any way you willremem- ber that Mr. Zamacona refers in his letter to the tact that that road had a subveution to build the road trom Austin, the end ot their present line, to the City of Mexico. They have failed as yet to carry out their roject. Naturally, therefore, they looked with di vor upon the opening of any relations with Mexico which would be likely to place in other hands the completion of a contract which, although unable, they still desire to carry out. On the other hand, in case of a war with Mexico a military necessity would compel the building of that road, to their manifest advantage, as at the close of such a war the road would naturally fall into their hands. “Now for the reason why Mr. John W. Foster, our Mexican Minister, threw cold water on the scheme, My information on this point 1s largely derived trom an American gentleman who has lived for sixteen ears in the City of Mexico, From him I learn that in the first place Mr. Foster is obeying the instruc- tions of the State Department in fostering the war policy of the administration, which, as it appears, is y no means abandoned, Further than this, he in- forms me that Mr. Foster is interested in the scheme for the building of the International Railway exten- sion to the City of Mexico, and that tilis invasion of merchants and railway men might lead to the open- ing of negotiations for the actual construction of this as well as give rise toa popular sentiment in this country teer-ot peaceful relations with Mexico, = C GUNPOWDER OR SEALING WAX? “This shows why the letter was scut to the State Department and by the Secretary of State furnished to the Chicago /'ribunecorresponient tor publication, because in this way only could popular feeling against Mexico be manufactured and the war policy of the administration be bolstered up. “It was for the same reason that the pamphlet was circulated, ‘That it emanated from the State De- partment is more than probable from the tact that they, and they only, had «copy of my letier to Mr. John W. Foster, and that the pamphlet was mailed trom the city of Washington after the publication of the names and addresses of the excursionists. Now, in corroboration of this, I learn that the adminis- tration licy is to annex portions of the three forthern § States of Mexico, by seiz- ure or purchase, and thus straighten the boundary line by carrying the lne along the tweuty-sixtn parallel, instead of along the Rio Grande, as at present. ' In conversation with the editor-in-chief of 4 prominent republican morning paper in this city he waid to me:—'L told the Presi dent that I should oppose that policy with all the ability I have, being of tho opinion that we had had lenty of war; that we desired no addition to our rritory at this time. Neither dia I think that we desired any more voters of the class that we should receive by the proposed annexation of additional Mexican territory.’ This, of course, left me to inter that he had been asked to support that policy. “It has been reported to me that personal friends of the administration have already secured large con- cessions of Jand from the owners in the form of ‘0 ns’ upon the theory that it it became American soil its value would be very greatly enhanced. “The conclusion that I come to is that there is a great field in Mexico for American enterprise, and I see no good reason why the merchants, manutac- turers and railway men of the United States may not find an excelient market for the products of this country—a large field for the builaing of railways and an interchange of commerce between the two re- pobitee that shall make it impossible to distrust the ndly relations existing between the two conntrics, because there are no ties so strong between nations as those of commercial friendship. “T think that the results of this visit will be such as to make it impossible for any political faction to raise the question of war with Mexico." THE POLICE BOARD FIGHT Mayor Cooper has received the following commu- nication from General Sinith, the president of the Police Board :— Commissioxers’ Orrr Pouce Derantaxnt, | ‘ Crry of New Youx, Jan. 90, 1879, Hon, Epwarp Coorxn, Mayor :— Dean Sir—A resolucion Introduced into the Board of Police by one of tho Commissioners at the meeting of Bourd on tho 21st inst, together with an expianut thereupon introduced me vo nddrose a letter to you In my capacity ae a member of Board of Police (the acts of whteh bave been ques: tioned) and algo in my character asa Police Commissioner, as some of the specifications point to individual acty of un: specified Commissioners. T feel cortain that from your knowled not expect ine to avoid any investiz: facts, and trust you will give the matter on into a meeting held to-day, canses of me you would wu of ty official eh examinatio an nocensary to satiety yourself erences to. the carelensness, the Bow tirely with ref: . Ineificioney or extravagance of rd, and also the conduct of the individual members heir official powiti Police is by statute its own final rays the right and is furnished investigating the disbursements . 80 far as know, the Board iways jon into its financial transne: ons. dition of he police fores proper tv determine the justice of prome, diveipline or constant enforesmont of hose matters entirely with ico, I shall bo ouly too well picased to have them thoroughly aud will aid you to the extent in your examination. no dosire to relieve myself from an equal respons 08, Lewnnot but focl that assert eonveyed. by th responded to by each member in his and T thorefore address you on my 0 fully yours, + WILLIAM F, SMITH, Commissioner of Police. A POST OFFIC ROBBERY. C. B. Casey, & negro, residing at No. 31 Chapel street, Brooklyn, was arrested yesterday morning by Detective Corr and Officer Burns, of Police Head- quarters, that city, charged with robbing the Ja- maica (L. 1) Post Office and the residence of the postmaster, Mr. Charles H. Smith. Constable Smith, of Jamaica, took the f grange to the latier place later in the day. It is said that the accused was seen leav- ing the town of Jamaica on the morning of the 2d ult. with a bag in his possession, KINGS COUNTY INEBRIATES. Dr. T. L. Mason, president of the Inebrintes’ Home of Kings County, has just completed the eleventh annual report of that {ustitution to the Legislature. It shows that the total number of cases treated dur- he year, including 76 readmissions, was 402. the patients admitted were 40 clerks, 2 clergy- lawyers, 26 merchants and 3 mperauice men, lecturers, The receipts during the year were $40,218 57, while the dinbursvaionts, ineluding thooe's tonance, amounted to $41,008 67, OUR COMPLAINT BOOK. (Norg.—Letters intended for this column must accompanied by the writer's full name and address to. insure attention. Complainants who are unwilling to comply with this rule simply waste time in writing. Write only on one side of the paper.—Ep, Henan.) WHEN WILL THEY Pax? To rae Eprron oy THE Henaup:— Ihave been badly victimized by the following broken banks—viz., the Security Savings Bank, the Merchants and ‘Traders’ Bank and the Sixpeuny Savings Bank, Can you inform me and other de- positors when we will get a dividend? T. ¥. Cc. STREET DEPARTMENT NEGLECT. To THE Eprror or THE HERALD:— I should like to ask you if you know how I can get the ashes removed from the front of my place of business, No. 48 Crosby street ? I have counted four ash carts pass and they have not looked toward the ash pile in front of me. It has been accumulating for the last six weeks, making the location inc gd Cc. P, WILLIAMS, WHERE I8 THE COAL? To Tne Eprron ory THE Herap:— I was obliged to apply to the Commissioners of Charities at New Year's for halfaton of coal. The visitors called on the 15th inst. and were perfectly |) satisfied us to my poverty. It is now fifteen days ago and yet no coal has come, Surely the frozen coal barges can now cross the river, but I end many others are frozen in our rooms, It'is bad enough to be without winter clothing and food; but the want of heat is very severe. ©. 8. J. PARCELS ON THE THIRD AVENUE ‘ To THe Eprtor or THE HERALD:— Having to catch a train at the Grand Central Depot on Wednesday morning I went to the Hanover squere station of the New York Elevated Railroad, but was refused admission because I carried two sinpll bas- kets of fruit and a small valise. The ticket seller said I had too much baggage, and that he could not allow mo on the train, consequently I had to leave the valise at my office while I took the two baskets to the Grand Central Depot, where I left them at the news stand, and had to return for the valise. I think this is a gross ontrage, as all the parcels were small and it was at a time when the cars were not crowded, MERCHANT. LIFE ON A BOBTAILED CAR. ‘Lo THE Eprror oF THE Hrgaup:— Car No, 158—a bobteil of the Eighth avenue line—left the stables Isst Tuesday night at half-past eleven o’clock, going north, About fif- teen passengers, including threo ladies, were inside on leaving Fifty-ninth street. A squabble arose about fares between persons on the back plat form, Soon there were oaths, then clinching and Dlows, the eters crowding into the car amid the screams of the ladies, Then the car, was stopped for a few moments and the tight continued in the street, returning again to the car, and thus kept up for about fifteen blocks, the driver having given the reins to some one else and himself taking a free hand in the fight. When these cars were first put on I protested against their use, predicting such results, Is there no law to compel this company to protect their pas- sengers? Ikuow that some ladies refuse utterly to ride in these cars, because they haye been insulted by the words and acts of men half intoxicated or worse, . INDIGNATION. NO SYSTEM. To THe Eprror or THe Heranp:—~ Passengers taking the New York Elevated Railroad trains at Harlem are subjected to considerable incon- venience in the matter of Franklin squaro trains. Asarule there are no officials to inform passengers which trains go through aud which stop at Franklin square. In one solitary in- stance we were notified véry politely by one of the most gentlemanly train guards whom it has been my privilege to meet on this line that the trains went no fnrther than Franklin square, but to our astonishment on leaving the train at that point an official standing on the depot platform stat that the train would go all the way to South ferry. There seems to be very little system in the management. If the officials at 129th street kuow its destination be- fore a train starts it would be well to have a couple ot signs reading ‘Franklin square only’ and “Through to South ferry” and place them in front of the trains bound for the respective points, and thus allow the brakeman and train guards the few minutes’ conversation with their brother officials which they seem to enjoy so much, Passengers then would be saved the discomfort and delay of trapsferring at Franklin square. ROS) TALMAGE'S TALK. MACMAHON’S RESIGNATION OF THE FRENCH PRESIDENCY—-A CHAMPION OF THE CHINESE. expression last evening when he mounted the plat- form of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. There was some expectation that he would allude in his Friday night taik to the inquisition by the Presbytery which now appears to be suspended over him, but on this subject he was silent. On the political change in France and the recent legislation directed against the Chinese, however, he spoke at considerable length, and the eudience applauded and laughed. He wondered that MacMahon had not resigned the Presidency before. France never would have permanent republican in- stitutions until she recognized the Bible, honored the Sabbath and became a Christian nation, A mon- archy might exist for ages with nothing but the iron grip of the despot to hold it together. Not so witha republic. It must have a Christian foundation. Our government had at least tried to dgright, and all the resources of omnipotence were accordingly pledged in its defence. MacMahon retired from his ineffectual attempts to make France free. Revolution and cut-throatery behind France! revolution and beep oy! 3 in front of France! Alas for her! When the Sabbath in Brooklyn was as little regarded States go downward by the same path that had been taken by France. Nothing but spiritual peace with God could give political peace to individuals and to nations. Mr. Talmage said that one of the most important events of the past week was the passage of the anti- chinese law by Congress. ‘The United States goveru- iment bad pronounced the Chinese lepers, it didn't the sizeof their feet, the style of their coat. The Chinese worked too cheap and were determined not to spend a dollar until they earned it. They would not patronize our civilized’ graveyards, but insisted upon sending their bones back to their native land. Out upon such offenders. So it seemed that wo were to fight over again the old battle of caste, of color and of race. It the Chinese were not permitted to come ashore at San Francisco they would come ashore at New York, at Boston and at New Orleans. Nothing but the annihilation of the | globe could hinder them. Civilization has got under such swift headway that the democracy of religion ‘was too broad and the world was too old tor it to be possible to build around the United States another Chinese wall, Come they had, come they might, come they would, and come they should. The day would never come when the gates this country would be closed to them. God liked the Chinese physiognomy 80 well that fe had made 400,000,000 Chinamen, while he had only created oné Kearney. Mr. ‘Talmage liked the pagan- ism of the Chinese, that endured insult uncomplain- ingly, better than the Christianity that lacerates and stongs and mauls them. Of course, if Chinaien were shut out of America, Americans would be shut out of China. China had natural resources superior to those of the United States as fifty is to one. decree of Congress, if successful, would put up a bar brig the most magnificent opportunity on the globe. The nation that got the inside track with China would be the richest on tho face of the earth. Those who object to the man carrying home the bones ot his country must be overiond of funerals. In regard to the jectionable facial contour of the Chinese, Mr. | mage remark | be as handsome as himeelg There would ‘be a mo- notony of beauty unbearably dali. He wanted the Chinese as a background to set off his own attrac- tion He praised their workmanship. Let them come, There was room enough between the Atlantic and Pacific for everybody. In this cauldron would he mix all nations until such a broth was brewed as would poison unto death the world's last despot, PLYMOUTH PRAYER MEETING. “1 have received to-day,” said Mr, Beecher last evening at the prayer meeting at Plymouth Church, “a note from @ young lady, in which she says she is in great distress of mind because she is impressed with the conviction that she has committed the un- pardonable sin. She docs not know what it is, but she thinks she has committed it, She is a member of a Christian Church, has keen sensibilities and @ strong moral sense, 1 have known a good many people who have had same impression, and | therctote think it 1 useitl to give afew words of instruction in referenc . Beecher then went on to describe jus and teste of a regenerated that whenover he met with & person had this impression as to the commission of this sin he had always found that they were on the verge of a moral insunity. certain sign that they had not committed it, er that sin might be, was that they had an awakenod conscience in reference to it; remorse tor ain Was not the sign of having sinned away the day of an A paralyzed spiritual n a dull un responsive conscience and a nerveless soul might be ® sign of ita commission but not a sincere sorrow for wile as is the Sabbath in Paris then would the United | ot | j when words were almost inadequate, The Rey. Dr. Talmage’s faco wore a very cheerful | the midat_of their deliberations the committ like the shape of their eyes, the length of their hair, | Better Treatment of the Help- less Insane Demanded. NEW BUILDINGS REQUIRED Charity Commissioners Recognize the Truth- fulness of the Herald's Reports, caprtateeteee oecemedt SynacvseE, Jan, 30, 1879. Public opinion has just accomplished in Onondaga county a feat something akin to the cleansing of the Augean stables, which history tells us cost the brawny Hercules such a world of strength. At last, aided and abetted by the tremendous power of the press, the demands of an outraged community have been recognized by the incumbent Board of Super- visors; the stubborn facts, part and parcel of the scandalous management of the Poorhouse and In- sane Asylum, to the full airing of which the Heranp lent itself, have been brought home, and with such actual force that the county's indifferent legislators were forced to con- cede to the common sentiment the remodies prayed for. This insures to those who, in the near future, may become helpless wards of Onondaga county something more than the treatment of wild beasts, although unfortunate enough to be placed between the walls of an asylum for the insane. COMPELLED TO HEED THE PRESS, That this change will be one greatly for the better need hardly be told observant readers of the Herap. When in December last the horrifying picture was made public regarding the conduct of the Almshouse and Asylum for the Insane at Onondaga Hill, the Hematp was not behind in printing the start- ling picture in its news columns, and the editorial comments with which it teemed, were not at all uncertain or equivocal. It was this fearless position which brought to bay the Board of Supervisors, who, for the pains the local press had taken to utter the indignation of the public, had youchsafed only langhterand contempt, In a resolu- tion recognizing the Henap’s demana for immediate and searching investigation the State Board of Char- ities were directed to step in and direct the inquiry proposed, ‘The response was as prompt as its results were satisfactory. Hon. William P, Letchworth, president of the Board, and Dr, Charles 8. Hoyt, secretary, in conjunction with a special committee of the Board of Supervisors, consisting of Messrs. Clarke, Gero and King, entered into the investigating business. From the outset the efforts of Mr. Letchworth and Dr. Hoyt were in concert, and the vast development of wrongs and divulgence of evils soon enlisted the hearty co- operation of the gentlemen supervisors, who were at first inclined to make their duties perfunctory, as Mr. Gere, one of the committee, announced before the Board the other day, he had no idea that there existed anything in the insane asylum which would draw ‘rom the supervisors their consent to surrender their insane to the custody of the State, but the in- vestigation had caused a change of heart on his part, as well as on the part of every humane man in Onon- daga county. And so the county has decided that the State is a better custodian of its chronic insane than itself can possibly be with, nothing but a pile of prison-like buildings to receive them in. DISCOVERY OF THE “BLACK HOLE.” ‘The evidence adduced in the course of the inquiry, which has been given in full in the HrraLp, demon: strated far more thau it was expected it would, It was not alone proven that upon an unheralded visit of a committes of the Board of Supervisors five poor, naked mortals were found wallowing in their own filth in as many dark, dismal, unyentilated, unlighted dun- geons, but the evidence drawn by the thumbscrews of expert examination made it apparent that these human prison pens were in constant use for the pun- ishment of unconscious fault as well as for the restraint of violent cases, Deaths had taken lace in these black holes of horror, put as to the number the officials and the appointed physician could not agree. That erncity was commonly resorted to by the insignificant corps of inecompetents, called by sufferance attendents ‘was shown by the evidence of an ex-keeper and his wife, under whom were the same officials as. occupy the places to-day, but whose leases of office are now at a timely end, provided the mandates of the Board of Supervisors are obeyed. Other facts equally as mon- estrous were made apparent before the Teint commit. tee of investigation closed their account. Even in at the instance of the members representing the State Board of Charities, sent a preliminary report to the Supervisors recommending the immediate im- provement of the Poorhouse and insane Asy- lum buildings, which were ordered made once. New heating apparatus has been put in, the basement dungeons torn down and the room utilized for a sitting room, and the whole institution is now undergoing repair which will make its interior ar- rangement more in conformity with the ideas of modern civilization. The total incompetency and unfitness of the five attendants under whose care were placed 130 demented beings were apparent. MR, LETCHWORTH'S DESCRIPTION. The opinion of the committee regarding the state of affairs as disclosed by the investiga- tion, although still not shaped into a formal report, is an 0} secret. For instance, Mr. Le‘ch- worth, in his address at the ceremonies attending the recent opening of the Home for Soldiers and Sailors, at Bath, drew a graphic picture of the Onondaga ‘County Poorhouse, and Insane Asylum, without mentioning its name; bat | his clear descriptions of the dungeons and other | surroundings, and pointed allusions to the previous yorations of certain keepers could not be mistaken. He said:—"The class of chronic insane with which the unfortunate soldier becomes identified are cou- fined in jail like structures, often damp and unwhole- some, and illy ventilated: their recreation in the winter limited to the range of the gloomy halls and in summer, during the day, to pens in which they are literally herded; some- times, in these far away places, "poorly clothed and uncleanly; sometimes, I blush to say it, confined in dark dungeons of solid masonry, their only comfort a meagre garment and the loose | In such quarters, worst of af, | straw upon the floor. we sometimes tind them left to the care of the ordi- nary pauper, whose highest estate before falling to a condition of dependence was that, mayhap, of caring for stable horses."" ‘This was no flight of the imagination, it was simply President Letchworth’s truthful description of the Poorhouse and Insane Asylum of Onondaga county. ‘A NEW BUILDING DESIRABLE. rvisors, held | mittee, who said that an insane asylun The extra session of the Board of 5 to receive the report of their own comm ap pointed to investigate the Asylum wrong: arned | yesterday, having taken decisive action prem- | ises. Mr. Letchworth and “Dr. Hoyt, of the State Board of Charities, raade a special visit to Syracase to make a verbal report. Their official report is mude to the Legislature. Dr. Hoyt, acting as spo! sed the supervisors at great length, vantages which the county would derive the a of by transterring the care of its insane to the State the Willard Asylum. ‘The buildings now standi Onondaga Hill, Dr. Hoyt said, were totally unfit occupancy as an insane asylum, and, what was more, he said they wore so little susceptible of improve juent that money spent in anticipation of continu- their use as an asylum would be clear waste. Their only use would be as an almshousd. He showed that at the lowest possible estimate— $300 for each —patient—a building — capa- ble of holding the county's insane would involve an expenditure of $45,000, This figure was disputed by Mr, Gere, one of the Supervisors’ Com- that would cost £75,000 would be cheap. Dr. Hoyt demonstrated that the niggardly policy which had characterized the management of the Poorhonse ond Lisine Asylum ; in this county, where the insane wore classed with that he did not expect everybody to | Baupers and kupported for eighty-five cents each a week, wag radically wrong, and could no longer be en- dured. In this the Supervisors’ Committee one and all acquiesced, Dr. Hoyt argued that the rate charged at the Willard Asylum, $2 60 per week, is not excessive, considering all the advantages aiforded, nd none of which are suporfinous and luxurious, How sorely such an institution as the Willard Asylum, at Ovid, had been needed was seen in the bettered condition ot the insane sent there, When the asylum was first opened in 1469 there were about 1,500 chronic insane in the county asylums. Since thet time there have been adiitted 2,176, and there still remain 1,908 in the county institutions. ‘There are in the State altogether about 9,000 dependent in- sane, Dr, Hoyt was sharply catechized by the mem- bers of the Board of Supervisors, but his answers were so clear and pointed, and his facts and figures png authenticated, that no exception was taken to WHAT SHALL BE DONE WITH THE BINGHAMTON ASYLUM? As an example, Mr. Dyer, who thought that the county was well enough off at present in the care of asked why it was, if there was no ex- ce at Willard, that it cost $2 60 per week, when our stiperintendent is keeping lis insane at eighty-five cents? . ir. Hoyt took the inquiry as a cue, and touched pertinently on the false economy of the poorhouse management of the State. He said at Willard the county paid for proper attendance, daga ‘was simply insignitic Y thought of character or numbers in their choice, and, ws Mr. Gere said, there was not one of the five who was fit for his or her place. Mr. Dyen—These persous have been holding their places for several years, have they not? Dr. Hoyr— Yi Mr. Dyen—Then why hag not the Board of Chari- tics called attention to theif incompetency? Dr. Horr—That’s just what they have done, As at | long as ten years ago I pointed out the unfitness of the head attendant, and since that time have recom- mended changes, but political influences have pre- vented the remedying of the evil, » Board Anally suceum! and adopted resolu- tions directing the Superintendent of the Poor to in- crease his force of attendants at the asylum as porary expedient, and just as soc ws the State can receive them at Willard Asylum thi sane requiring spec: It is understood that Mr. Letchworth and Dr. Hoyt are canvassing the State tor the purpose of arousing & strong seutiment in tavor of Gover- nor Kobinson’s recommendation that the Bing- hamton Inebriate Asylum be converted into an insane asylum similar to that at Ovi Dr. Hoyt seys that an expenditure of $200,000 on that institution would fit itfor the reception of 400 insane patients. It is also proposed to increase the capacity of the Willard Asylum, The policy of the State Board of Charities secis to de to eventually place all the pauper insane of the State inthe custody of the State itself. Board is therefore enlisting the influence of the differ- ent counties, so that the egistetion at Albany may have the desired effect, Measures looking to this re- suit will be introduced this winter, aud Dr. Hoyt says very little opposition is apprehended, INVESTIGATING DAVENPORT. SEVERAL CITIZENS CLAIM THAT THEY WERE DE- TERRED FYROM VOTING BY THREATS OF IM- PRISONMENT—MIKE NORTON’S EXPERIENCE. The evidence taken before the Congressional In- vestigating Committce was resumed yesterday before a large audience of politicians and citizens interested in the result. There was nothing ot special import- ance elicited from the large number of witnesses ex- amined, and those who were present in expectation of hearing Mr. Davenport address the committee in his own defence were disappointed, Michael Obright was recalled, and was handed a paper purporting to be a voluntary surrender of his naturalization papers, “That is wrong,” said Mr, Obright. “I did not voluntarily surrender my naturalization papers. You said you would examine them, and that they would be returned to me.”” “Who so informed you?" said Mr. Davenport. } “You yourself,” was the answer. “I paid $3 for those papers, and I want them.” “I guess you'll have to wait awhile.” replied Mr. Davenport, Arnold Lustig, real estate owner, at No, 511 Fifth avenue, came to this country in 1863, and was natur- alized in 1868; when he went to register he learned that these papers were looked upon as illegal; he went to Commissioner Davenport, but received no satisfaction; he consulted with Judge Choate and others, who said the papers were all right and he could vote on them; did so, and considered his arrest was an outrage. Patrick J. Dugan said he served in the Marino corps, and was naturalized in 1858 on his discharge papers. He registered and swore in his vote on elec- tion day, and was arrested. Ho was taken before Commissioner Deuel and sent to Ludlow Street Jail, where he was kept until the following Thursday. Commissioner Davenport offered in evidence Dugan's application for papers, showing that they | were tuken out as a minor, Kdward Hall, of No. 411 Second avenue, was next called. He was an inspector of election in the Six- tevnth Assembly district on election day; the repub- lican supervisor objected to reeviving a citizen’s vote; witness insisted, and it was sworn in; the Marshal then arrested the party; this intimidated others with 1868 papers from coming to the polls; at least fifteen in his district kept away on this account; a man, named Koch, wko had 1868 papers, when he came was told he would be arrested; he went away, but came’ back after a while aud, offering to yote the combinution ticket, put it in the box and was not arrested. Sigmund Klingstein was next called. He testified that when he received notice that his papers, dated in 1368, were illegal he saw Commissioner Daven- ‘ho took them away and told him he would be ed to take out new papers; he took advice in the and got duplicate papers of the Superior Court, and voted upon them; he was arrested and taken to republican headquarters, but vas allowed to go on his own recognizauce. ONLY A “I saw Mr, Davenport “and he said he guessed it was a m: “He made 3,000 just such mistakes,” remarked Ellery Anderson, of counsel tor the committee. ‘Thomas J. Butler was a supervisor in the Seventh Assembly district. He said that a man named Poe, haying 1868 papers, came to the polling place, but did not yote when threatened with arrest. A short time afterward aman named Denny, also with 18%8 papers, but a republican, came to the poll and voted without any remark. When one of the supervisors asked why this man was not arrested the republican supervisor said he didn’t have the warrant with him then. Herman Lenge served in the Second New York cay- alry, and took out naturalization papers on his dis- charge in 1868, Did not vote for iear of being ar- rested, Albert N. White, keeper of the Morgue at Bellevue Hospital, testified that the evening before election a marshal came to the hospital with warrants for the arrest of about twenty-five men em- ployed in the hospital. ‘Two of them, Jeremiah Ma- honey and Peter Rose, were arrested. He hurried | with Colonel Wingate to the Post Office, and got in ! after considerable trouble. They had a long inter- view with Mr, Davenport and the men were released on bail at a late hour, warrants were issued, he said, had been in the hos- | pital many years. All of the men were there | when the marshal came with the warrants, but he secme4, afraid to make the arrests, Marebrl Payn was the next witness. He testified that no complaints had been made against the mar- shals, and e:phatically declared that they were not | appointed by Mr. Davenport or at his suggestion, ex- cept asmall number whom he may have recommended for the position; the warrants used by Commissioner Davenport did not go directly to the marshals, but to the supervisors; he did not consider this 4 proper method of issuing these warrants; witness was asked as to the cost of these proceedings upon the govern- ment, but the question was ruled out. John Willing testified that he was a veteran of the Mexican war and of the war of the rebellion; had served in the army and navy and had been a voter tor thirty-three years; on last election day he was arrested and brought before Commissioner Daven- port, who discharged him, saying his arrest was a mistake. said the witness, take.” A RACY WITNESS, Michael Norton was the next witness. He bad hardly been sworn when he cried out, “It's a nasty shame thgt one man can make rules for a wholo city,” ‘Just keep “How can I ness. said counsel. uiet, Michael,’ retorted the wit- eep quict and talk (Laughter in the court room.) yas then told of his going to the polls and learn- t he would be arrested it he voted :— done of the marshals: ike Norton, if you vote I'll arrest you;” “By gorra,” says I, “I'll go round a little tirst; it won't do to be arrested so early; f I'm to get a night's lodging I'll wait till the even- Iwent home to the old woman and told her I ted to be locked up—(great laughter)—atter a recreation I wont back to the polls, but Davenport's hounds were waiting for me; Mike Norton,” said one of the “arrest “Hould,” #: bit, wud’ thon I began to think of the poor de in the City Hall without grab or water to drink Leays to myself, “Alike Norton, go home and yourself away trom these hounds of Davenport, So Ldid. (Groat langhter.) Atter a brief and unimportant examination of Com- missioner Little and John Foley the committee ad- journed to this morning at half-past ten. BUSINESS TROUBLES. Fifty-three failures were reported in this city dur- | ing the month of January, in which the total liabiti- ti ounted to $1,412,804, and assets $3: This is a very flattoring exhibit as compared with th responding month of 1878, when there wore 120 fail- ures, with aggregate liabilities of $ Failnres in the hardware trade throughout the country are attracting attention, and yesterday the New York Hardware Board of Trade received the an- nouncement of the failure of Bartlett, Parker « Co., of Dating, Lexas, who have stoppod goods in transit. Oliver & Norton, of Mucon, Ga., have failed, with | $80,000 Liabilities. Mr. James H. Goldey, Actuary of the Board, on behalf of the New York creditors, ewore outa bill on which an injunction was granted, re- straining the firm from doing business and the Sher- iff was placed in charge. Frederick Lewis was yesterday appointed assigneo of George Guental & Son, wholesale dealers in piano hardware, Myer Lichtenaner, importer of diamonds and Shes, made an assignment yesterday to Joseph M. htenauer, giving-three preterences. Adolph Seligman, dealer in cigars, mado an assign- ment yesterday to Julius Newwitter, without preter- ence. ‘The failure of L. EB, Stainbeck, a cotton broker, was announced inthe Exchange yesterday, His lia- bilities are said to be very small. ———— MARRIAGES AND DEATHS, i MARRIED. Dvrenen—Oupen.—At the residence of the bride's parents, on dantary I4, by Rev. L. A. Ostrander, ‘ ot New York city, to FANNIR Kan- Waiter Ogden, f Owego, N pis——On Thursday, January 80, by Wardlaw, Josk A. Fenner to Bruun, daughter of the late Phillip D. Nellis, of this city. No cards, Ratauen—Hays.—On Monday, January 27, 1879, by. arp, Joskrit 1D.) RATURON to ANSTR the Rev. Samu E,, daughter of William Hays, No cards, DIED, Anery.—-Katte Froresce, only daughter of Philip and Klizabeth Ahern, aged 6 mouths and 19 days, Funeral Saturday, February 1, at ten o'clock A. M., from 890 ay. A. conches allowed. w Li tem- | The | Some of the men for whom | | x Banny.—Davi Bangy, son of Thomar Elizabeth Magner, a native of Castletown Cork, Ireland, aged 25 St. Elizabeth Church, Fort Was! Febraary %, at half-past eleven A. Fune the church to St. Raymond's We county. Relatives and friends are invited. Entered into rest January 31, 1879, a6 .J., Sama A., oldest daughter of the late Derick Bennctt, aged 02 years. Kelatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Presbyterian Churci, Red Bank, N. J., Monday, February 3, at eleven A. M. Boyias.—On January 31, Patrick Boyrrax, of Pare ish of Araghal, county Monaghan, aged Tl years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday, a+ one P. M., from his late resi- dence, 154 West Isth st. Browy.—On January 30 James B. Browy, in the ‘Tith year of his age. aj Funeral services at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Washington av., Morrisania, on Sunday, February 2, at half-past one o'clock. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Ortt—January 29, 1879, Mary ForruxaTa Corsa Crrrr. Funeral on Saturday, at twelve o'clock, from her late peuidanee. 207 East 84th st. Relatives and friends invited. CLose.—At Greenwich, Conn., January 30, Mant Hanr, widow of Jonathan A. Close. Funeral trom the residence of her son, Alen H, Close, Saturday, at two o'clock, Carriages’ awaiting the arrival of 10:10 train from New York, Relatives and friends invited, CoLeMan.—On Wednesday, January 29, 1879, at the residence of lus parents, 501 Grand st., Brooklyn, E, D., Himam T. CoLeman. Funeral services at the Church of the Immaculate Mauger and che, Conception, corner Leonard and sts. thi (Saturday) morning, at J0 o'clock, It is requested that no flowers be sent. CoLLiss.—On Thursday, January 30, Joun J. Core Lrs4, son of Eliza J. Costello, in the 18th year of hig ‘Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his parents’ re« idence, 36 Hamilton st., on Saturday, February 1, at ay wine o'clock A, M.; from thence to St. James* Chareh, Coorrr.—Suddenty, on Wednesday, January 29, 1879, at Dobbs’ Fi He Wesvchester county, N. Y, Joun W. Cooren, in the 80th year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, Dobbs’ Ferry, on Saturday, February 1, on arrival of the 10:35 A. M, train from Grand Central Depot, New York, Rela. tives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Carriages will be in waiting = the depot. It is kindly requested that no flowers ye sent, Daiy.—On Wednesday, January 29, James R. Date Funeral on Saturday, February 1, atten A. from his late residence, 106 Kast 56th st. DaLnyMpLe.—On Friday, January 31, after a linger- ing illness, CHARLES DALRYMPLE,@ native of Scot land, in the 61th year of his age. ‘The friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral, on Sunday afternoon, xt half. one o'clock, trom the residence of his sister, Mare garet Grahsm, 103 Ainslie st., Brooklyn, E. Dunries and Hamilton (Scotland) papers please copy. D: Lancry.—On Thursday, January 30, MARGARET, relict of David De Lancey, in the 81st year of her age, Relatives and friends are respecttully invited tovat- tend the tuneral, from the residence of her sou-in- law, Robert White, 149 East 61st st., on Monday, Fon- ruary 3, at one o’clock P.M. It is kindly requested that no flowers be sent. Duny.—On January 30, Mancarer Dusx, beloved of John Dunn, @ native of Ardkeenan, county ommon, Ireland, in the 35th year of her age. May she in peace, Funeral will take place, trom her Inte residence, 1,237 2d ay., on Sundity, the 2d inst., at one o'clock vury Cemetery, iday, January 31, 1879, CHances H, EXatt, formerly of Virginia. ‘The funeral services will be held on Sunday, Feb- 2, at half-past one P. M., at the St. Luke's Hos- Relatives and triends are respectfully invited His remains will be taken from his late residence, 27 Renwick st., to Calvary Cemetery, on Sunday, Feb- 'Y¥ 2, at two o'clock P.M, Friends are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral. GurutaL.—On Friday, January 31, wife of George F. Gueutal. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funcral, from her late residence, No. 37 West 4th st., at ten o'clock Sunday morning. Mamiiton.—On Friday, Jannary 31, ALEXANDER Haminroy, son of John and Mary Ann Hamilton, aged 12 years, ‘His fineral will take place on Sunday, February 2, at one o'clock, from the resideuce of his father, l0uth | st., between 7th and 8th avs. HasuLron,—Friday, January 31, 1879, James Haite TON. Funeral will take place Sunday, at one o'clock, from. his lale residence, 163 West 20th st. Hasttvas.—On the svth of Jaunary, at his late revi- dence, 46 Greenwich st., MicuaAEL Hastixes, of the county Clare, Ireland, 58 years of age. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday, at two P. M. Hexwxck.—Suddenly, on January 30, Minwix, wifo of William Herbeck, daughter of the late August Halbe, aged 23 years. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited toattend the funeral, from St. Mark’s Chureit, 6th st., between Ist and 2d avs., Saturday, February 1, at half-past one o'clock. Hooxsr.—At the residence of her son-in-law, John W. Hamersley, 255 5th av., New York, January 30, HrLEN Sanaui, widow of the late James Hooker, of Poughkeepsic. ‘The funeral serv Broadway, on Sate Relatives and without further invitation. The remains will be taken to Poughkeepsie tor interment. Itis requested that no flowers be sent. Hupsox.—Wednesday, January 29, Svsaxna, wife of George Hudson, aged 78 years. Funeral from late residence, 99 Kosciusko st., Brooklyn, Sunday, February 2, at two o’clock. Kesnepy.—On Friday morning, January 31, 1879, Dr. P. L Kenvepy, in the 40th year of his age. Notice of funeral hereafter. * Kessey,—On Friday, January 31, Tomas Kexxer, native of county Longtord, parish of Edgeworths- town, Ireland, aged 72 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 14° Hamiltoa ay., Brooklyn, on Sunday, February 2,48 two o'clock P. M. Krxvex.—On ‘Chursdey, January 30, Mrs, Marg KINLEN, native of parish of Granard, county Longe ford, Ireland, aged 70 years. Relatives and friends of the family and of her sons, Michael and Patrick Brady, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 445 7th av., on Saturday, February 1, at ten o'clock A. M. and from thence to Church of the Holy Innocents, where w soletua mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of her soul. Kyapr,—At Round Hill, Conn., on the Sist ult., Sauan, danghter ot U, C. Knap) ed 27 years. Funeral se on Monday, rebruary 3, at 12 M., at her father’s residence. ‘Carriages ‘in waiting at Greenwich station to meet 9 o’clock A. M. train frou New York, MILLEn.—Acknowledgment.—Mary Elizabeth Mile ler and family return their sincere thanks to rel tives and friends and the Long Island Bowling Club for their sympathy aud kind attendance at the fue neral of George Christopher Miller, our dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather, MILLen.—January 31, ApELe Lovrse, daughter of Harrie and Evelyn Miller, aged 6 months. Funeral Sunday, February 2, at one o'clock, from 263}, Varick st., Jersey City. Relatives and triends cordial invited. ne. —At 3 of Anna ¥, “Rt el 24 years. uucral hereafter. " y 31, at the residence of hea son Michael, 155 East s0th st., Burpoer McEvoy, aged, 4 years, Notice of funeral in Sunday’s HeBann. McGixx.—On’ Wednesday, January 29, Parntck Mo» Gixx, aged 26 years, native of the parish of Kilse kirrey, county Tyrone, Ireland, . Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 230 East 40th et., at one o'clock on Sxturday. PAULMIER.—On the ist uit., at the residence of the late Charles Wall, Exq., No. 43 Park ay., New York, Ivsse PAULMIER, Of Jersey City. tives and triends are invited to attend the from his late residence, No. 173 Wayne sty City, on Monday, February 3, at ton o'clock Friends will please not send flowers. Pawroy.--On Thursday, Junuary #0, at his resie West oti st., Henny Pawros, of this city, in the 68d year of his age. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, at St. Bartholomew's Church, corner Madison ay. and 44th st..on Mourlay, at halts past nine A. M. It is requested that no flowers be will take place at Grace Church, February 1, at half-past ning lends wre in to attend January 31, RANDOLY the late Laurence Lee Jamuiry 29, Enwann T. st are resp English papers ph “'Puneral Sunday, at halt-past ernacle Baptist Caureh, corner Thiet ton st. and Cline On Friday, the Sist ult, at five A, Mo. , infant son of George T. and Ida May Sill, aged 5 months, Burial from residence of parents, 358 East 124th st.y on Sunday afternoon, at two o'clock, Sreiwenicn.—On January 39, Iss Simon aud Adelaide Stoinreich, in th age. Funeral on Sunday, nine A. M., from the residence of his parents, 431 Kast sist st. Outit towers. Wanb.—Suddenty, on Priday, danuery 31, Jeuta A. Ward aud daughtes of the beloved son of h year of bis West Wth st., om 0 flowers, late Monday, February Wonrenpy kr. —( Wourkxpyxe, aged 67, Wortendyc + age widow ot the es and triends are invited to attend the fie from her la res Pp. Me New turday, Februery 1 whkensack, No J clock noon, by tm Thursday, Janaary 3), Lovra ,A., bo wifo of A. G. Wood. Fu | services at her late residence, 117 Weak 10th ot., on Sunday, February 4, at two P, My