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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
Ayx1ors TO pUsH THE HARLEM CANAL.

The improvement OF the Harlem River and spuyten
Duyvl Creek received tho attention OF tho Aldermen
yesterday, and resolutions adopted calling the
attention Of Congress 10 the Importance Of providing
for tho speedy completion Of this waterway Tho
resolutions say that when completed II willtave n
distance OF morn than twenty miles Of Intricate and
difficult navigation around the Battery to the sound,
and the city has conveyed to tho United states large
tracts Of land and has advanced considerable sums
Of money to promote tho undertaking. sufficient APP
preparations to insure It's rapid completion should DO
made Immediately. Tho financial officers Of tho city
are renlested m take measures to obtain reimburse
mont from the National Treasury OF the money ad-
vaneed by the City OF New-York toward the con-
gtruetion Of the canal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
GEORGE HAyyAn RETURNS 10 HIS HOME

GEOhub HANNAH MI th.'o ~ hAo h'AAA+
George Hannah, the librarian OF the Long Island
Historical Society. who disappeared mystcrously on
Saturday, returned 10 his home at No. $50 West
enty.cighthst yesterday morning. 1t was under
stood that Mr. Hannah had suffered from ovcrwork and
loss Of Sleep and after hs disappearance his friends
feared that he had wandered away without any clear
purpose except a desire TO get rest. Mrs Hannah
had worried so much on account Of her husbands alb
sence that sho was III in bed yesterday. Reporters
who went to the house told that Mr. Hannah
was asleep, having been tired by travel
DR.. Doane, after consulting with some other mem
bers Of the family, said that Mr.. Hannah was not
suffering from any mental trouble, and would be all
rght after good Sleep He said that Mr. Hannah was
Obliged 10 go TO Boston on saturday TO attend 10 press
ing private business After leaving the library In Brook
lyn, he sent message 20 his wife That he was Obliged
10 take train for Boston Immediately but the mes
sage reached the house Ills Journey to Boston
10 return on Monday night and he had not read any
account Of his Disappearance In newspaper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
COLLEGE TRUSTEES HOLD TWO MEETINGS.

COLLEGE TRUSTEES HOLD TWO MEETINGS.
Tho annual meetings Of the Boards Of Trustees OF
the Normal College and Of the College OF the City
Of New.York were held yesterday afternoon in tho
han Of Tho Board Of Education, at 30 p. m. and
4 D. m. respectively. Tho trustees Of the Normal
College organized by rejoicing j. Edward simmons
as president, and Arthur McMullen as SECRETARY. A
number Of reports Of committees were received and
ordered printed and resolution adopted chang
ing tho hour for meeting in the future at p. m. IN
stead of 30 p. m, and tho hour for the Esetng Of
tho trustees Of tho College Of the City Of New
York at 30 D. m. instead Of p. m. The boad
then adjourned and assembled as trustees Of the
College OF the City OF New-York They organized by
the election OF the officers the other board.
In both cases President simmons received fourteen
votes, two being cast blank IN the Normal College
Board and four I'm tho Board OF the College Of tho
CITY OF New-York on motion Of Commissioner Holt,
Edward T. Van saun appointed assistant secretary,
and after some routine business the board adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
vAp1o,ss NEw.JERsEy TOWNS.

pATERsoN.-Three robbers, one Of them negro,
entered the house of william Roushgarden IN his
absence yesterday and while one seized mrs Rough
garden and thrust the muzEle OF reVoNor in'o nor
mouth the other two ransaoked INC noa'o anu
800. The thieves escaped opoo'ai ele0-
go a,aormon IN tbe Second Ward yesterday was
won by tho Republicans who elected William Boyle
HoRoKEN.-The Coroners jury In the case OF
Mrs Amelia Harrington, of New-York who died from
ALLEGED 10 have been inflicted by James Car
III, ~ hs mothers house on the night of January q,
has found a verdict holding Carroll responsible ior
her death. The prisoners mother was inc most I'M
portant witness against him.
Pt,AINFTEID.-The Common Council has raised the
license fee from $500 10 800 for both saloons ana
hotels and has ordered all barrooms 10 DC cioscu
- o,c,och every night. High ncnso is regarded as
a 0reat success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
LITTLE GIRLS CAUSE A STRIKER

A supplementary strike took place yesterday In tho
feather factory of Julius weille, No. 16i Mercer-st
Although Mr.. weIlle had consented to pay the union
scale of prces the striking girls refused to return
IN work until he had agreed to raise the wages OF a
number OF little girls who had gone CUT with the
larger girls These young girls tie up the feathers and
do other work about the shop, and there was no pro-
vision In the union agreement relative to their wages
Al first Mr. weilis refused to consider the matter but
afterward said he would see what could be done for
the ahandler,s. and the girls returned to work at
noon.
The strike Of the Higgins carpet mills continues and
much bitterness prevails among the strikers and the
nm union workers WHIP took their places. Several
hands were discharged from the mill yesterday
count OF Of work, and several went away Of
thejr accord.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
DEATH OF MRS. ANGELINA N. BLAKE

Mrs. Angelina N. Blake. wife Of John l.. Dlake,
of Orange, died AZ the home of her son-nlaw. VIII
fam Read Howe. at 1 O'Clock yesterday morning.
Mrs Blake had been a sufferer from an Internal
trouble for two Mrs. Blake was tho daughter
Of Lowell Holbrook. of Brooklyn. a prominent dry
goods merchant and was born in that city in 1884
She was the eldest daughter, and two brothers and
a sister survive her. She was married IN her
twentieth year TO John L. Blake. But one child was
born TO them. the vito Of William Read Howe.
Mrs Blake OF the promoters and original
incorporstor of the Orange Memorial Hospital wos
active in the founding of the Orphan Home and one
Of its warmest supporters, and interested In the
Training School for Nurses. the House OF the Good
Shepherd, the Essex County Ladies' Art Exchange,
the Essex County Country Club and st. Marks Bcnev-
olent Society The funeral win be held IN St. Marks
Church tomorrow afternoon at o'clock and VIII
DO conducted by Bishop Fallner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
WESTMINSTER COUNTY.

WHITE PLAINs.-The Supervisors OF Westchester
County got into lively discussion yesterday In re-
gard 10 The payment of the expenses for tho trans
portaon OF prisoners from tho several towns 70 inc
county iails the members OF the upper towns con
tending that they had seldom occasion TO send any
vagranis or petty offenders 10 the county jan ana
aid NOT think Il right be called upon to pay any
portion OF the expenses incurred for the transportation
OF such Migrants and offenders arrested In the lower
sections OF the county. The judiciary COMMITTEES
reported that tho expenses should DO borno by tho
county at large
Violently insane last week. had another violent out
break out on Monday night ON Sunday Frey showed
evidence Of becoming rational. Last night no was
taken 10 tfe insane asylum for conycts at Auburn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
WRECKED BY A GAS EXPLOSION.

An explosion Of gas occurred in Palsade ave
Yonkers, at about o'clock yesterday afternoon, which
completely wrecked the store fronts near and broke
the glass in almost every window on the block
sewer is building in the street, and at this point
the excavation had been covered with panis the wori
being discontinued there for time. This enclosed
space became filed with gas from a leak IN the
street main, and was the cause OF the explosion
How the gas became ignited has not been dis.
covered. Although the explosion was violent up
setting horse that stood near fortunately but two
persons were injured, James Kelly and Edward Berri
gan being burned about the head, though no,
seriously. horse that was passing was hadly
burned. The damage Will amount 70 81 300
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

Another suit for damages for injury OF the spine
caused by a railway accident came TO trial yesterday
in tho Supreme Court Rudolph +. DazeH sued for
$50 600 He was injured in a collision at Atlanno
and Ralph ayes, on December 81, 1887.
Mayor Chaplin win attend the annual Emerald bail
ON January 30.
Tie Court Of Appeals has affirmed the decision OF
the lower court in regard 10 tho right OF the Kings
Comfy and Union Elevated Railroad Companies TO &C
quire lands I'm certain streets for railroad uses.
At the annual meeting of the Central Congregations
Church the receipts shown 10 be saeO3o OIL ana
the expenditures S2665S IL. the deficiency Deins met
from contingency fund.
The employees of the surrogate's Office passed reso-
buttons In honor OF Surrogate Lott yesterday Jherc
are many candidates for the Office the salary OF which
Is $4,000 year. A new election VIII be held IN
November, and the new appontee viii oniy hoia the
place until January 1, but It is supposed that he VIII
have the best chance Of being nominated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
BEGINNING A TRIAL FOR MURDER.

BEGINNING A TRIAL FOX MUhDEh-
Tho trial Of Frederick Baldwin for tho murder
of Edward L. Miller, the young divinity student at
Westfeld n j., last June, began yesterday at Eliza
beth.
Shortly before the trial began young woman
blessed in deep black and closely yelled entered the
room. She was Millcr's sister Gussie. Prosecutor
W. r. Wilson conducted the for the State and the
morning session of the court occupied in the eeo
ton Of jury.
In opening the case Mr. Wilson said that his claim
would be that Badwtns motive was robbery and fhai
he thought Miller had money than the s2S PAID
him by Mrs Lawrence, by whom he had Deer en-
ployed. lbe first witness was John NJ. Z. Marsh,
surveyor, who had made map Of the place wher f
MIer's body was found photographer named W. ~ ~
Hill testified 10 taking views Of the scene Chester ~
Smith, who was with william Dallas when ue Dody
was discovered, testified to the finding OF alher
body ir Trask's woods. Dallas followed him ana COT
roborated his testimony. The defence VIII try 70
prove that the body foprd in IrssKs woods was mo-
win had motive for the crime.
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OUTGOING STElHERS
SHIPPING NEWS.
.

AoSo
ARRIVED.
Steamer Miranda OBI Leseman 81 Johns NJ via Halifax.
witt mdse and passengers to Bowring arsnioaid lin,
udse 10 John Il Van Sickle
%S.s a1% R3 Ns.: and
Gen%hney, Bcase Boston. with mdss and pass
BsT',Sw cSTTn RToyS.1 N VIZ,
20 order, vessel 20 Punch, Edye & Co.
Sas q J order. 1s..e % H 80 days. win
to s e Mf os Whitney s% CO. 0''p' 81 Gays win
BARK Kings County BID Knsman. Diepps L" days. with
Bark Henry Burnam, Ross. Providence to Miller d
BarE Henry Buruham NOrwerL Fall River.
sohr Cecie Steele BAraeoa days with fruit to Gomez
sUNsEr-At sandy HOOK wind light sw; very hary. AZ
CITY Islsnd. wind light ssw; hazy.
Arrived yesterday
steamer angina OBJ Mitchell Trieste Dec Bari Palermo
10 Nsp: ~ Ds1 90 eS a rS %aii s5S
CLEARED
Steamer Martelo (Br) Abbott HuI-aanderson d Son.
Steamer Abe (Gerh Sanger, Bremen via Southampton
Steamer charloir CBr Schmidt RO,terdsmH sturrburs
steamer IL Flandre orb srnit Antvsrp-smith Lonh
Steamer Saginaw Holmes Turks Island. San Domingo 40
Steamer ts. rs posn. yas Co
samer Delaware Chichester Charleston and fernandna-
st,ansr City Of cathsrine say.nnahg WALKER
Roanoke Hulphers Newport News and Norfoik-
Old Dominion IS CO. -, ,.,.,..,.,,.-., 4. p.nn.,,
Steamer Herman winter HaIlett Bo.son-H D.mock.
ship Bernadotto lNorh Iorsensrn hottctuam- Ho
Bart enma uiaD. vincenrO. batavia Java for orders
Bark Mabel snow Dunedin, Nz-Maircr oueroau.
sohr clifton tB,l Mclean. Bahia-A Heney.
SAILED
STEAMERS wilson sn Liverpool Saginaw, TURKS rsand
City Augusta Savannah Beaware Charieston Cherokee
Jacksonve Roanoke Norfolk Brcakwaes. West Point Vai
KAnawhA Newport News
ship Mommscn. for Eoricnhamm.
Bark q dc Jndo, for 81 Jago and Guantanamo.
Brig Petrol. for Exmouth x,
Also saed-ya Long sound-Bark John Bailey for
MISCELLANEOUS.
BARK Dictactor or lehman, from Middlesooronsh va
Shields damaged by collision In the Tyne She was dis
charging cargo at farsund Dec 20
SPOKEN.
BARK Scotland ORD Munro from Antwerp for NewYork
Jan q. lat 40 ", Ion 10 W.
THE MOVEMENTS OF sTEAMERa
FOREIGN PORTS
LONDON Jan l5-Arrved steamer Ksplur Belg. Tanner,
sailed STEAMER Ludgae Hin CBr, Brown. for NewYork
HAaBuRG Jan lt-Arrved, steamer Oovelgonno (Gerl,
Glaeycckc from New. York.
RIO JAxEmo Jan ls-sAied. steamer Nasmyth Orb Ward.
Pror 10 Jan is-eaiIed steamer oilers Belg for ewYork
SASToz l2-Saied Elstow (Br for New York.
MANAos Jan losaed, steamer Ambrose tBrl Bisson for
New. York.
New.York via Havana.
bard from New York for Barbodoes
Jan l1-Arrived. steamer Murel (Br Locke nom
New.YoTk for Antigua.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
A WATER SUPPLY IN SIGHT.

Newark has progressed far toward. q solution
Of the question Of a water supply as partly to
accept proposition by the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company. the lessees Of the Morris Canal This
proposition Ia TO sell water 10 tho city for $40 a
million gallons deliverable in the cItys reservoir or
to build reservoirs In the Pequannock, wanaque and
Ramapo watersheds and lay the necessary mains 10
Newark, selling the entire plant to the city for
$4,000 coo and guaranteeing supply Of $4,000 600
gallons daily. The Newark Aqueduct Board late on
Monday night after long discussion, conditionally
accepted the proposition 10 sell the plant to the city
and passed resolution asking the concurrence Of
the Common Council. which VIII consider the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
rHEr DO NOT YEAR CLAUS spRBcxLEs.

1t was generally believed among sugar men in
New-york yesterday that the rumor that Claus
spreckles had secured the entire Philippine Islands
sugar crop for his Philadelphia and San Francisco
refneries was either entirely false an exageeraon.
Henry Havcmeyer laughed at the report and init
mated that he thought It absurd. Mr.. willett, Of
wfllett a Hamlin, said that SPEECHES had bought
$4,000 tons Of last years crop; and he might pos
sibly have bought that or larger portion Of this
years But the stories current In Philsdelphis that
be had bought the entire crop had not been heard Of
.jr New-York except through newspaper dispatches,
and they seemed improbable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
rrpeEY CITY.

The Police Commissioners held meeting last even
,,r and once more considered tho case of Captain
rs,ondson Of the second Precinct The captain is
a Republican, and his place being wanted for Dem
ocrat he was charged with physical inability 70 per
form his duties. The Board, wn,on Is composer oi
ho,nc in favor Of dlsmssing the captain
ad the other three holding that the charges ought to
90 d,smIssed compromise was effected yesterday
~. can,a,n Fdmondson was ordered to headquarters
a. anu t.Es the place of Captain Lange, who has been
aetaiIed as Inspector.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
LONG ISLAND.

eAo UARBOR-Iatest reports from the steamer
George Appod which went ashore near , MSaSqR
Point week ago, say that the veSse1 mas proson
machinery viii be saved. large part OF the cargo
viii also be saved. The wrcckng companies are
taking II to Providence.
MANol.-John J. woodruff who was struck By
rong Island Railroad train Monday. near hero
died yesterday afternoon. He was one Oh tho
wealthiest residents OF the town
GARDEN CITY.-Blshop Lttleiohn, accompanied by
his Wife the Rev. c. @. Jessup Miss Armstrong, Mrs
pbilins and Mrs Jenhs wife Of Corporation Counsel
Jerks, OF brooklyn, win start for Bermuda to-nor
k.ov
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
4 MEErING OF LIFE INSURANCE MEN.

A regular monthly meeting Of tho Life Insurance
Association OF New-Yor was held at the Union Square
Hotel yesterday at 80 D. M Tho session was
mainly devoted TO business. guests being present.
Tho following candidates for membership werc elected
George W. Nicholas, New-York Life: Edward @.
Hilton, New-York Life: William H. Marvin. New
Schmidt Equitable Life: william J. Madden, Edut
able Life. Dinner was served at @ 80 and was at
landed By members only.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
uonIurn ro cn no WAsHINGTON.

The veteran Zouaves OF ElAaoeth, General ].
Madison Drake commanding VIII take part in the
inaugural parade at washington' ana while there
o,a cu.rs vbo arr arranging a round OF piasure for
,hs Jersevmen. The zouaves will be accompanied by
band Of forty musicians Besides their tstiered
baeag they win take with dne Them ne magnR F,
silk embroidered colors preseh'0u '"i III San FRAU
In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
ALDERMEN WANT THE STREETS REPAIRED.

AIDEHMLN VIM nIIII1I11' 1'14' ~'FIII&I1s
Tho Board OF Aldermen yesterday adopted a rcsou-
tion offered by Mr. FItzsmons quoting Mayor Grants
recommendations regarding the shocking condition OF
the pavements and streets in somo parts OF the city
and instructlng the Law Committee to prepare bill
for passage by the Legislature Increasing the sum ap
proprated for tho purpose OF repairs and repaving
from 100000 10 81, 100000 to DO expended during
the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
DAILY TRIBUNE JANUARY 49, 1885,.
nanels win be exhansted before the iury. 6

many panels win be exhausted before the Jury Is
secured.
dispatch was shown Mr. Fellows In which
friend OF Billy Moloney is given authority for
tbe statement that Mr.. Fellows wished 10 secure az
sranItfal for Ceary so that he could dispose OF al
fbe cases by recommending their dismissal. Mr.
EeIlows said that the report was absurd. He ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
orproERs FOE THE oREMArIoS SOCIETY.

The New-York Cremation Society met last night
It NO 100 West sixty-fourth-st and elected the fol-
lowing officers President, q. W. G. yelling; first
vice-prsident, W. j. Flagg; second vice
president, James Chas<el; corresponding score
tary, H. r. spazzali; financial secretary, s. Bcrond-
sohn recording secretary, Theodore Berendsohn
treasurer. d. W. Craig; members Of executive COM
mittee, c. Cockey. James Duane, Dr. J. NJ Parrsga,
Mn p. Iruchsess- Dienenbscb, Mrs Charles II. steb-
bins, William Gretsch; members of auditing com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16

,n,ttee. David Lew l. Guttentag and l. II. meyer
and inspectors of election. John Kutnow >. r. nu so
ertson and Hrschbsch The society now mas ao9
members OF the various grades In gooo s'an'iAs' 49,
last wear two members were cremated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
NEWARK.

lanes W. Young, of No. 1s1 Plane-st, dropped
"a g. MarN.t.st Yesterday morning. He was fifty.
four years old and brother-in.iaw OF county
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
PORT w1Rppy nfEADE's HOUSE IN r1AMEs.

Fire broke out last night In tho cellar OF Port
Warden Clarence W. Meade's house, No. 4el West
Twenty -thrd-st, and caused 81 500 damage 10 the
furniture and 60 500 to the building The flames ex
tended to Harry Watkins house, No. 463. and did
H50O danaCa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
Mr.. FELLOWS SAYS HE rs IN EARNEST.

NH. FELLOWb EAIb HE IS IN EhhNEST.
Many OF the 100 talesmen who are 10 be examined
noxt Monday as 10 their fitness to act as Jurors on
tho trial Of ex-Aderman Cleary have already received
their notices from Sheriff Flacks deputies District
Attorney Follows and his assistants believe that not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

BREyooRT-sis Alexander 7. Gait, OF Mon'e ~
General James III. Wilson, Of Wlmngto n, DEL, s rr
John C. Bullitt Of philadelphia BRUNsWio1n a-sar
Governor John Lee Carroll Of Maryland ana =. b,scn
f2ank. Of Albany CLAREND0N-Commooore mo o
comery sicard u s. Navy FIFTH AVENob-oon-
rressman George West Of Baston N 4. exOonsresS
man A. A. Ranney Of Boston, and ex1oyssnor
a Cheney Of New. Hampshire. ST. DENlS-oongresss
man-elsct John A. Quackenbush. OF troy mGSi'
MANIFESTATIONS B. Parmenter, Of Troy. WlNDSoN-
William H. Seward. OF Auburn N. \.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
ALONG TIE SOUND.

DANBURY.-The directors of tho hospital VIII ask
the Legislature for additional appropriation OF
Is 1000 10 complete the building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16

Every day customers are coming
to us from other houses with the re-
mark: II find no assortment Of nice
clothing elsewhere.
Dealers usually sell their stocks so
low that only remnants oflots remain
after the holidays. Our policy is diff
ferent. We keep prepared for trade
the year round. Hence when you
need a garment of any sort just re-
member that at either of our stores
a complete assortment is at your
service.
Bargains we have, of course; the
small lots are constantly getting
marked at tempting prices to pre-
vent accumulation.
You ought 10 know of the remark
able value we are offering in Neck
wear at SOC. and in all wool, white
and sanitary" Underwear at H.25.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16

at the next regular meeting sSs sv The , tshs4 yssS
=, Eor rngard 20 ownership Of water rights
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
TO-DAY.
sun rises tbs Sets ass Moon rises 43< Mson'sags Is
HIGH WATER
A. M-sandy Hook 6:51 Gov. Island 7;l8 Hell data o0e
T.X-sandJ Hook 6:51 Gov. Island TAD Hen Gaia e34
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16

Neglect your hair and you lose IL. Parker'i
Hair Balsam renews growth and color
Parkers Ginger Tonic stre M thens the weak.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-16
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
THE SUPPLIES FOR THE BRIDGE.
MIR. SWAN SEES NOTHING IMPRoPEH IN me
nv WHICH HIS FIRM FURNISHED OIL

MIR. SWAN SEES NOTHING IMPRoPEh AN AA-
WAY IN WHICH HIS FIRM FURNISHED oin
Tho reports about the Bridge trustees IN rosau "
,.,, furnishing supplies to themselves while tney Gun
d,c, tbe affairs of the structure for the penen' VI ~
two cities was much discussed yesterday AZ !"
understood that not only two of the broohiS
hu, also one or two Others have appeared ON INC
hoots NJ the Bridge as furnishing supplies ineic
has been a report that Mr. Higgins was promp'cu IN
making his allegations against ME- ewan W ,"e
dlfBculty he has had in securing the payment VI
het which he alleges was made by Mr. swan t"O
years ago. ...,.rs
Mr. Higgins denied yesterday that personal ma''oi J
Ia .nvtbina 10 do with HIS action. Mr. swan sao
that he had no recollection Of making the oet WIN
Mr.. Higgins, but was willing to leave the matter "
arbitration. Mr.. Swan said
any firm began to supply oil and grease 70 INC
Broohlyn Bridge at the request OF superintendent
Martin shortly after the heavy machinery for the car
traffic WAS set In motion. The bills for oil now
amount 10 from s4OO TO $500 a month, and our
nrost amounts to from $50 to $50. We also sell 70
the Bridge kerosene at profit of 25 cents Darrell
40 Won will easily see have been making no fortune
ont of IT, II had been present at the meeting on
Mondav. would have explained the matter 10 the
Board We treat the Bridge trustees Just IN tne same
manner as we would any other customers, suoh as
RAILWAYS I do not anything lmproPor ~ oo'
dealings as the bylaws of the Bridge, IN aruole =,
section a, say that no trustee sheli en,Sr my ~
tracts to supply either material or labor ios inc
Rridge We have no contract and have sold our
goods in the regular way OF trade, ana "ouio III al
order tomorrow II they sent one"