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and says that the ineomss q citizens s,s much
ss e ss sSst sSs 81 oSs. %sfs asd
law .Mr. Wheeler slso offered = bill to carry
out the objects cited In the resolution. ~,
Mr.. Houk OF Tennessee introduced bill!
providing for the nmendpept OF the general
ponslon laws 30 % to include soldiers who
served in the Florida war.
The Democratic members OF the Ways and
Means Com mittee held a conference this morn
ing on the Springer Free Wool bill No conclu-
sion was reached. although there is no doubt
tho bill will be iavorably reported. with possi-
bly, some minor changes. Action Will soon be
taken by the committee on bill amending tho
existing tariff rates on lumber. member OF
the committee said to-day that there was u
disposition among the Democrattc lnembars
to sanction q measure similar to the lumber
provisions Of the Mills bill. making sawed
lumber free.
The Commission considering. reciprocity
matters with Canada met again tn 3 morning
Mt tho State Department and roma nod Ia sss-
ejon until after 2 o'clock. Secretary Blaine
remained with them and did not attend tho
usual Friday Cabinet meeting. Tho proceed
inps arc secret, but 1t is understood that much
The agcnts considering the Rehring Sea seal
matter did not meet to- day. They WILL hold u
ession to. tn orrow. beginning ut 7. VI.
A delegation Of the Loyal Legion. headed by
Senator Proctor. called on the President this
morning and invited him to attend the ban
uuet of the Loyal Legion at tho Arlington
Hotel in this city on Feb. %. The President
said lie would attend II possible
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PETKRsEN's MORPHINE nEMINIsCENCE
Carlyle Harris Seems to Take stock In II,
but They Don't at Asbury Park.

THE SuN printed yesterday the story OF Carl
Petersen OF Chicago. who has suddenly recol-
lected that Helen Potts used morphine for
hcr complexion" and that six weeks before
her DEATH on Feb. l. 1891. she hnd helped her
self to Il largo quantity Of the drug from bot
tie which he had in his room at Asbury Park.
Tho despatch describes Petersen as friend Of
Harris. who is now engaged to marry Miss
Mollie Mceker Of Asbury Park. an intimate
friend OF Helen Potts. and says that at the time
OF tho morphine incident Peterson. Carlyle
Harris. and Miss Potts were "all at Asbury
Park together
Carlyle Harris. who Is in Murderers' Row In
the To,nbs under sentence OF death for poison
ing Helen Potts. his wife, with morphine. was
asked by written message yesterday about
this story. This written message came out in
Il remember tho gentleman perfectly. and
10 my best knowledge all ho says Is true He
WAS IN intimate friend of my wife'!s friend.
speak of the afreytion between Helen and my
S Sssks Ssore W sse Gea all @ 2n ope &
she ,S,h Of this terrible tragedy will f.
Another note was sent. in asking Who Carl
Peterson was and when he lived In this city.
To this Harris replied il 6y the relieving HsS Psts
fI that Mr. +
MpNC lWSnJy-nlntn Streely IN tu0 mousse Wltl
Miss NJ. Ny wife visited the latter. and all
four of US went to the theatre, DC. together:
Mr.. p is. as far as know. entirely reliable. and
you can we'll imagine how sincerely Hope he
may hold the key to this .sad mystery. Yours.
"CARLYLE HARRIS"
No ono by the name Of Petersen or Meeker
hns boarded at the house. 3l0 West Twenty
ninth street since the present landlady took
it two years ego. Miss Meeker is the daughter
whom Assistant District Attorney, Wellman
heard Of the conversation that Miss Mae
Scholefleld had with Carlyle Harris at Ocean
Grove. in which he threatened to kill his wife
and which was used SO effectively by the
prosecution on tho trial. Miss Meeker was the
soprano solo last summer at the Sunday SER
AsBURY PARK. Feb. l2.-Miss Meeker and her
mother say that they know nothing whatever
OF Mr. Petersen. None Of the members Of tho
family OF Harriss wife knows anything about
Petersen. Miss Meeker ,is still pursuing her
| musical studies. SO say the members OF the
Potts family. 1t is also declared that Miss
Harris had n number Of friends OF greater or
! less intimacy here. and none OF them could be
found to-day who ever saw or heard OF Carl
Petersen.
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TOM STETESSON'S DUMMIES.
Ono Held the Lease or "The Glide" aha
Another tho Excise License.

Tom Gould created stir yesterday when he
entered Part l. OF tho General Sessions where
Tom Stevenson was on trial for keeping q
disorderly house. Tho Slide" at 157 Blocker
street. The occasion Of the stir was an Inn
preston that prevailed that Gould had been
burned in the Hotel Royal fire.
David Siberstein. pawnbroker and real es-
tate dealer OF 442 Lenox avenue. testified that
he owned the house at 1o7. Stevenson was
accustomed to pay the rent for Frank Steven
son. whose lease expired on April IA last.
Several months before that Tom Stevenson
introduced to the witness q thick-set man.
with heavy black moustache, as James Nc.
Laughlin. and a new lease was executed to
Mclaughlin. The witness had never seen
Mclaughlin since. He received the rent from
Tom stevenson. On Jan. u last Stevensoss
gave the witness the keys and said ho was
done with the place. y
Isaac J. Silberstein. son OF tho previous Wit
ness. testified that Tom Stevenson paid the
rent either in cash or checks signed Thomas
Stevenson.
John McGrew. the lcensee OF tho Slide"
testified that he was an fcemRn and sold leo
TO Tom Stevenson. Tom Stevenson requested
him to apply for the license and Gave him the
Testimony about the customary. orgies in
concluded.
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PHILIP 6. MILLER. General Agent.
l WALL ST.. COR. BROADWAY.
NEW YORK CITY.
HE MARRIED At EIGHTY.
And His VIII Leaves Two Sons d Ea,
to Which They Object.

And His VIII Leaves Two Sons d Each.
to Which They Object.
John Brennan OF 548 West Forty third street,
and his brother Joseph. steamship engineer.
with nominal residence at Norfolk Va. are
contesting the will Of their father. John Bren-
nan. because he cut them of with SIS each and
loft the whole remainder OF his property. which
they think Ia worth $l50.0OO. to his widow.
woman barely half his age. whom he married
about five years ago. Tho old gentleman was
IS years old when he died. the latter part Of
last month"; He lived Mt 555 West Forty fourth
street He was contractor in this city. and
no acquired a great deal OF real estate In New
York and New Jersey.
The will was drawn by James A. O'Gorman
OF 2OO Broadway. who is counsel for the widow.
and Mr.. German says that the old man was
fully aware Of all ho was doing. The sons say
he was a paralytic for several years before his
death. and practically blind and not responsi-
Bile for his acts. His signature to the will it is
alleged. Is written slnntwiso and sptawls up
able to know what ha was doing. or his hand
was guided The will wns made about q year
ago: 1t simply cuts Off the two, sons with. SIS
each. without remarks. Another son. An
thony. gets n small Request. but Lawyer Will
liam Holt Secor. who Is counsel for the con-
testants. says it Ia probable that Anthony will
join his brothers in the attempt to set aside
the will
Both John and joseph are poor: @ on one :, being
ship. They are older. they say. than the
woman their father married. The, case will
come up before tho Surrogate next Tuesday.
when day will be set for hearing.
The sun., 1892-02-13

Custom House Broker William Cutajar's
troubles are not over. He was arrested yester-
day on a warrant issued by Commissioner
Shields at the request OF the United States Dis
trict Attorney for the District OF New Jersey, in
which district he has been indicted on a charge
OF Offering to bribe an officer Of the United
States Government.
The indictment was found upon the affidavit
OF Thomas D. Hyatt, United States weiCher.
lIs swore that on Nov. %. 1901. Cutalar ap-
would undcrweigh consignment Of cheese
and merchandise.
Cutniar was brought before Commissioners
Shields and gave 1900 bail to await warrant
OF removal II is said by competent authorities
that his trinl in New Jersey will bring out an
alleged connection between him and other
United States weighers and assistant weigh
ers ut the port OF New York.
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An OLD SERYANT ARRESTED.
Accused OF Thcfts In tho House Of Presi
dent Charles Il. SmIth.

OenG NuHrIGU bm1lu.
The Grand Jury found yesterday an ndIct-
ment for grand larceny in the first degree
against Mary +. Roberts. lately housekeeper
for Charles s. Smith, President Of the Chamber
OF Commerce. in his homo at 20 West Forty
fifth street. Mrs. Roberts is about SO years Of
age. and respectfully connected. She was mr.
rested by detective Cuff and taken to the Gen.
eral Sessions.
Mr.. Smith IL widower. and his sister lived
with him Mrs. Roberts had been employed
by MIR. Smith about five years. Recently she
gavo up her place. and when she was a bout to
leave the house q number OF articles having
been missed. her trunks were searched. 1t Is
alleged that about 81 200 worth 81 iewelry and
costly clothing belonging to Mr.. Smith. his
wife, and his sister WAS found.
Mrs. Roberts pleaded not guilty. Judge Mar.
tine tlScd bail at 81 900. In default of this bail
Mrs. Roberts Was committed to the City Prison.
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A tall. well-dressed German. who describes
himself as Henry schafrer OF Weatherly
county. Pa. closed tho big gates OF Hupfel's
brewery in St AIMS avenue Mt noon yestcr-
day and stood guard over them TO prevent the
brewery men from reopening thnm. lIe de:
clared that he had charge of the brewery and
driven in or out OF the yard that day. Police
man Bulger induced tho. man to go, to the
Court he said he had gone to II funeral recently
and had been ablo to remember nothing sine"
II seemed 70 have been the funeral "i III ~,
He. is ~ years old. Justice Wcldr sent hir. t.
bellevue Tor examination.
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MANY MIGHT HAVE HELPED HER
Had They Kn0wn that the Old Lacenakel
wns Dying OF Poverty.

Josephine Roberts an elderly Belgian. dted
in Bellevue Hospital yesterday from exposure
and want Of proper food. She was brought
there the preceding day from the top floor OF
the tenement at 425 West Thirty eighth street.
where pile Of rags was her only bed. while
table. n chair. and o small stove formed the
furniture Of the sQualid room. She had lived
in the tenement twelve years. and had
supported herself after a fashion by making
lace until she, became too i'll to work.
Among her employers were many persons Of
sho had II presentiment of her approaching
end. and paid an undertaken what 1t would
hausted her means. and she was dependent
principally on her ,neGhbors in the tenement
could afford. but she needed Iuxuries which
they could not furnish and she died. not from
want Of food. but from inability to assimilats
what food she had.
The sun., 1892-02-13
DAMON's MOR7GAGE INVALIn
A Month Ancr Executing 1t re Committe
Suicide.

George j. Damon. Il partner in tho spool
thread firm OF George A. Clark q Bro. 400
Broadway. gave mortgage Of $4,000 on his
property to William Clark, in December. 1889.
and in the same month made an assignment
to W. kentng Clare. On Jan. 20. 1880. he
to SEQ i. pi.tol. and shot himself dead.
In tho Tnitrd States Circuit Court Judge
ass! gnmrnt on tho ground that when they
were executed Damon was TOO weak and
business and that while In that condition he
was persuaded to execute the mortgage and
the assignment unfairly to his other creditors;
his aSsets about S3O,0VQ,
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DON'T BE DECEIVED.
La Grippe Is Not a Cold.
What Il Really Is-where IL OriEiAatsd-
How IL IL Proparnted and tho Way
by which II Can Rs Avoided.

by which II Can Ro Avoided.
ia Grippe" Ia not new disease II 10 an old enemy
with now name. II was known In Europe ~ far back
as the sixteenth century. and was epidemic In this
country hfty years Daniel Webster wrote tree
te the disease and called 1t Contagious rnnuensa"
Tho present epidemic had its origin in the marshy
plnns of Central Asia It was taken to Russia By the
traders who camo from the crowded baxaars OF the
East from here soon ovespread western Europe and
found Its way to this country.
The disease is called the grip" from the fact that
the most prominent symptoms are sharp. lancinAtnG
pains which seem to shoot through the loins. bAck.
shoulders or head These pains accompanied with
fever nausea loss OF appetite. congestion Of the h~er
lungs and kidneys md an infammatory condition OF
the mucous membranes. In no disease are the svi.
dcnces Of cOnstituti ional weakness quickly mani.
tested. The patient Is weak tired and enervated. and
In this condition ensiy acquires bronchial trouble
pneumonia. which often proves fatal The debility.
loss Of flesh aud nervous enorgy prevail for weeks
after the acute symptoms have disappeared. In such
cases the kidneys and liver always found to be i'm.
paired in their action and unable to from Che
blood tho virus OF influenza and acid formations The
New York Herald In an article on this subject says:
IAN classes should avoid crowded AssemblaRss and
SEQ that their systems built and toned up" This
lis common sense-it Is good advice
Ono easily say "tono up tho system. strengthen
the kidneys and liver" hut howi There has never
been but one standard remedy for strengthening and
restoring these grcnt and that 10 Warmers Safe
Cure 1t strengthens renews II fortines the system
so that when tho germs Of La Grirpo come they are
unable to IND logment and are killed before they
propagate These facts endorsed by the emf.
ncnt hyscians both abroad and this country Or.
Gustav Weber OF the Royal Court OF Germany. Dr.
uocsch OF Berlin. Dr. william Edward Robson Of the
Royal Navy of England DR.. Wilson Of the Royal Society
OF EdinbutRli and many broad minded and liberal
physicians OF America have unhesitatingy affirmed the
same.
You who read this arc in danger Of contracting tie
grip witch may leave its painful and banerul effects
upon your system unless you are In srong. healthy
and vigorous condition to-day If you feel lAngud,
restless. irritable desponent. II your appetite 10
certain your rost brnk II you signs OF fever.
ishness chincss YOU need to take imme seps
against i You need to orfy your kidneys and liver,
and you can do It absolutely in but one way. and thst
is by the aid of the great cure above named.
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Supposed to Have Perished in tho Hotel
HOYal Fire.

DASDrRY. Fob. ia young woman from
this city and New York commercial traveller
have been missing since Saturday and 1t is
believed that they pershod in the Hotel Royal
fire. The young woman went to New York on
Saturday afternoon to visit friends. The
went away on tho same train. The young
woman did not 80 to her friends. and tho man
has not boon ut his business house nor ut his
home in Brooklyn since. Friends Of tho GIrl
nre In New York trying to identity. her body
Tho friends Of the couple refuse to divulge
the NAMES until certain that tn" couple wero
killed. Tho drummer Is married.
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SEEMED TO BE SITTING DOBX,
But Was Really Tied by tho Throat to .
Tree aud Dead.

Park Policemen Bagley and Shandley. pa
trolling Central Park yesterday. saw man sit
ting in the bushes on Cherry Hill on line
with Seventy second street. When they np-
preached they discovered that the man was
dead. and that he had committed suicide by
strangllng himself. He had tied one end Of a
polka dotted bandanna handkerchief to an
evergreen limb. and winding the res: OF the
hnndk crchief around his mock. had assumed .
sitting posture. and. by holding his legs up.
chokod himself by his own weight. Tho ever
green bent over 80 far that the man seemed to
bc sitting on the ground. although only his
feet touched ii.
The suicide was apparently n mechanic. IIs
was poorly dressed and thcre was no money
identity. Around his neck WAS IL string tn
which were attached u small cruciiiX and u
medal Of the Sacred lnnrt
The body WAS taken to tho Morgue.
The sun., 1892-02-13
Nephew. aud Niece. Contest tn. VIII.

Steps are being taken to contest the will Of
Patrick J. Mclaughlin. who died in this city
last month leaving property worth about
$4,000. Iie left largo interest in house
and lot ut 4l5 West Forty-second street to q
young lady. to whom. he states In tho will. he
would have married but for his illness. At the
death Of this lady the proceeds OF the prop
erty nrs to be divided among several relatives.
tho Homo for tho Aged OF the Little Sisters Of
the Poor. and st. JoseGh's Home Tor incura-
hics. 1t is on these gifts 70 the institutions
that the contest IL la sea Tho contestants are
niecos and ncphews residing at GuttenLurs.
The sun., 1892-02-13
Myriads OF Small Scarlet Worms.

NORTH ADAMS. Mass. Feb. Nv. a. Hop.
kins OF Blackinton. while walking in the
woods above tho town yesterday. found the
snow filed with myriads OF small scarlet
worms. Several acres were covered with
them. and they were so numerous THAT they
brought several Of tho worms 10 this town.
They were about three-eIghths OF an inch
long and as brilliant in color as cochinea
Enunll.
The sun., 1892-02-13
Canadian. Fieeoea by Green Good. M.a.

MONTREAL. Feb. 12.-The green goods :"
men Of New York have OF late been flooding
this province with circulars. offering 5000
worth OF counterfeit money for 81 900. num-
Der OF Inhabitants OF the interior got together
and raised 81. 900. with which one Of them
went to New York to bring back the counter
ieit In exchange. While returning the dele
gate acted so suspiciousiy with his parcel at
Kousc's Point that customs officer instituted
nm Investigation. The package was opened
and found to contain q common red brick.
The victim was permitted to continue his jour
ney home.
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say~ lie i. to be M,u,s,er 10 Jsvap.

Bonebrake says he has private assurances
that he will shortly bo appointed Minister to
japan.
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46th
Annual Statement
Connecticut Mutual
Life Insurance Co.
Of Hartford, Conn.

NET ASSETS January l. 1891. .s57 2ss oot %
RECEIVED IN 1891.
For Premiums .....,....sl. .5o< .61<bS
For Interest and Rents. 3.21S,35<27
Pront and Loss si.3loiS
1904. .47eoo
The sun., 1892-02-13

BALANCE NET ASSETS. Dec. ST. 1870, ..5s. .2o7 7s4 ss
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-24

A STRAL SEER: PAST PRESENT FUTURE;
u horoscopes cast. Prof Holmes. II Scott fec ~
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-24
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Resolutions Adopted by the Calistogi
Farmers Alliance.

Resolutions Adopted by the Calistoga
Farmers Alliance.
At a meeting Of tho Farmers Alliance
ana Industrial Union, Louis Haeckl Presi-
dent held at Calistoga last Saturday, tie
following resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS. At a reject meeting of the Board Of
Supervisors OF Napa County resolution was
adopted iayOTiug State Convention AT an early
day 10 consider The Nicaragua Canal, and three
delegates, viz: A. l.. Bayan. g. \. CoTnwel aud
T. D. Beard, were elected 10 represent Napa
County IN said convention; therefore, be II
ReSolUed by the Farmers Alliance aud Indus
trial Union OF Napa County composed of tax
payers, that we respectfully urge said delegates,
or rather instruct our public servants so com.
missiOned. 10 participate in no action in said con.
YeniiOn when held that may be construed to
mean That we favor the building OF the Nicara-
qua Canal by Government subsidy Of any kind,
unless absolutely owned and controlled by tie
United States Government. for We re sick and
tired OF seeing our Government machinery used
by Schemiug mOnopolisis as monkey 10 pull
their chestuulS OUT Of the fire;
Rc5OiUed, hat a copy OF these resolutions.
duly signed by the President aud Secretary OF
this Alliance, be mailed 10 each Of said delegates;
also, that il CODY OF these resolutions be sent 10
Hon. ~. NJ. kstee. elected by our Board Of Sg-
IervlsOTs 10 a seat In lie California Traffic AssO-
citation, for the guidance OF the honorable gentle
man as 10 our views and wishes, should the
Nicaragua Canal question come up ar any lime in
that body.
Resolred, That we indorse the State paper Of
our worthy President, Marion Ctnnon, on the
Nicaragua Canal question, and call on sister ALI
ances 10 do so also, that there be no uncertain
opinion on the matter, so far as our order IN this
) ate Is concerned, for we are unalteraby oD-
posed 10 any more bonds for gold bugs TO clip
coupons oil, while we toll and economic to live.
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soaIEwHAI IMPATIENT.

Tie Les Angeles Herald assures its read
ct, t.at san Francisco is doing nothing to
zee v5r any trade IL mag have lost It says
aIso.taat san Francisco merchants are CON-
p-ainirE that business never was 50 dull.
I'm tie face Of periis and disasters the
Esa3 says san Francisco does nothing
SIZE dreams OF competing tTanscODtinental
railroads and Nicaragua canals ana sub
F. -cftaes nothing. IL respect to complaints
IF dUlacsS of business, clearinghouse re-
ports indicate tie contrary. There is a
steadily increasing volume Of business, and
SpCcElat.9n IN stocks has contributed less 10
tie whole than usual. The table of exports
and imports shows Improvement il excess
of tie ratio Of increase in population.
But IS it true that San Francisco Is doing
nofhiBg2 Does the organization Of the
Traffic Association count for nOthing2 If
We admit that the association has not ma
tuled its plan Of action, the very fact Of
such an organization being formed is the
most hopeful movement Of the past ten
years. There is now q body who can dis
cusS the question Of rates with the railroad
company en- even terms. The members Of
tLe association also possess capital enough
Ito establish line e steamships to the East
and In Cpa ard TO secure the cheap distri-
bit.eu Of goods from san Francisco to the
interior. If our friends in interior cities
Vis help tie work along instead Of playing
ju.1 t-e hands Of our OppTessors, good re-
suits VIII follow, both to San Francisco and
Ilterilr cities
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-24
DRIFTED ASUNDER.
Mrs. Hannah Liebes Divorced
From Her Husband.
Her Charges of Cruelty sustained-Liebss Re-
tracted the Accusations Which He
Made Against Her.

Jewish circles have been agitated ever
since il became known that Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Liebes were not living in that state
of felicity that is supposed to exist under
the matrimonial yoke.
The prominence of the parties, their
wealth aud high standing gave to their do
mestic quarrels An importance that is never
given to the marital jars of others who do
not bask in fortunes smile; and when it
was announced that Mrs. Liebes had left
her husbands roof on account of his alleged
cruel and inhuman treatment the pulse of
gOSsip's tongue ran so high that its thIobs
could not be numbered.
SHE LEFT HIS ROOF.
Mrs Liebes' departure from the shadow
of the family TOOi-tree was followed bv the
publication of notice in the papers of the
kind that JddiciouS bus bands usually pub
lish when their wives take an informal de-
partuTe She went 10 the Palace Hotel
with the children and he remained at the
family mansion.
Mrs I.iebes filed a complaint for divorce
in the Superior Court and alleged that he
had subjected her to cruel treatment and
had pelted her with vile names. Liebes
filed a cross-cOmplaint, in which he charged
her with iufidehty.
The case came up before Judge Finn for
hearing yesterday. Liebes withdrew his
cTOSS-cOmDlalDt. ana evidence was intro
duced sustaining the charges Of cruelty
made against him.
HER CHARGES SUSTAINED.
The court therefore granted her a decree
OF divorce, finding that she had been cruelty
treated without cause, that all rights to
alimony and counsel fees had been waived
and that the community property had been
divided between the contending parties.
In connection with the charges made
against his wife, Liebes has made the fol-
lowing written retractiOn.
hereby absolutely Withdraw and Ietraet any
and all charges Of iufideliiy which have at any
time heretofore, whether IN legal papers or other
writings, or verbally, made against my wife
hannah Liebes HERMAN LIEBFs