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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
NOM BANKS STUCK.
Each Must C,iIect I's Own Claim from the
Chrck-kItIng Firms.

The Arbitration Committee OF tho Clearing
House. after hearing all the evidence in the
charge OF check kiting on tho part OF " J.
Schloss 4 Co. between the Hide and Leather
and the Mechanics and Traders banks and
tho collection Of check for S4.2l0.G3 by the
Hide and Leather from the Mechanics and
Traders. decided yesterday in favor OF tho
latter bank. The two banks submitted briefs,
and agreed TO abide By the decision OF the
committee. liy its decision. now rendered.
the Hide and Leather must refund to the Me-
chRliCS' and Traders S4.2l!hE,
Ii AIpeaTs that the complication arose when
IrOutInHn 4 Co. who taiiei the other day.
drew their check. letore tho suspension OF
SrhlOss n CO., for the amount named on the
Mechanics and Traders. and gave Il to SchlOss
4 Co. who deposited il in tho Hide and
Leather and drGY against II, At the same
time Schloss 4 60. gave Iroutman 4 60. their
check for the same amount on the Hide and
Leather. and deposited II I'm the Mechanics
and Traders and drew against 1t. TToUtman
Il 60. mad a balance in the Mechanics and
Traders Of $500. and whom they SUSPENDED
they made the bank a preferred creditor for
- 500, which with their balance, will cover
the amount Of the check. so that as result
OF the check kitinG and the decision Of the Ar
Lltratiun Committee the Hide and Leather is
out ~ 5lnGH which il must Recover from
SehlnSs 20. ald the Mechanics and Ira
deTs' Is oVt SO 800 which Is protected by the
preference to that bank IN Troutman Co.'S
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NO INVEs LIKELT.
Great Disqualification In yirgIaIa Over the
Nomination or Martin.

RICHMOND. Va. Dec. l2.-DeleGate Wthers
OF Danvile who announced yesterday that he
intended to offer to-day resolution to in
yestigate the charges that money had been
used to secure the nomination Of Thomas 5.
Martin for Senator did not offer the resou tion.
No one could DO found who would father the
charges.
Members OF the Legislature who voted for
Martin, however. ara having a hard time in
explaining to their constituents In some In
as no one can he found who knows anything
this will probably end the matter.
There Is no doubt. however. that the Martin
forces have been greatly alarmed at the turn
affairs have taken. and especially at the out
hurst OF indignation from all parts OF the state
over The selection OF an almost unknown man
for the SenRtorship. some Of the Democrats
papers continue TO inveigh bitterly over the
result, but beyond adding To the great spirit OF
dissatisfaction IN their party no other result
now seems imminent
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
COLUnBTA ALUMNI At DINNER.
President Low Says Tint $40. 900 900 win
lie Needed for the New RuIIdInrs

President Low Says Tint $40. 600. 900 win
Be Needed for the New Buildings
The annual dinner OF the Alumni Associa-
tion OF Columbia Collage was given last night
at the Hotel brunswick. About $50 alumni
were present. At the conclusion Of the dinner
George q. De Witt, President OF the associa-
ton. introduced President Seth low. who re-
sponded to the toast Columbia College,"
In speaking OF the removal u the college to
its new site. President Low said that $40 OoO-
900 would probably be required to erect the
buildings necessary Tor the next ten years
and that $500 900 was needed to insure the
first payment OF ST 900 600 tor the Blooming
dale property. which falls due on July |. 1874.
lie spoke strongly in favor OF encouraging
athletics and said that by the liberality OF I've
OF the trustees he had been nabled to com
plete arrangements by which the studenta
woul d have the sole privilege OF using he old
Manhattan Athletic Club gymnasium during
the winter.
Nearly all the speakers who followed and
notably President lie Witt. the Rev. Dr. George
~ advocated the establishment OF dormitorles
unon the removal OF the college. President
Low. WHO is said to he lukewarm on the sub
Ject, carefully avoided expressing a decided
opinion upon the matter.
Some Of the alumni present were Judge Ran
dolph Ii. MARITIME, Brnnder Matthews. William
Fellowes Morgan. William G. Schermorhorn
DR.. Reginald II Sayrc, William Rayard Cut
ting julien L. Davies. the Hon. Willard Bart
lett the Hon J. A. Geissenhainer John L. Pine
and John Crosby Brown.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
the ALPHI DELT4 PHI RECEPTIO
The Fraternity and Hts Guests ErJoy .
Notable Rrunion.

Notable RvunIon.
The fourth annual reception OF the Alpha
Delta Phi Club to the fraternity was given at
the club house. - West Thirty-third street.
last evening. 1t was preceded by the annual
meeting OF the club, at which Brainard Tolles
and Alfred l.. Manierre were elected to MI
vacancies and Joseph ii. Choate. BENJAMIN
W. Franklin George j. Feet, and Charles M
Baker to serve until december. 1895
Among those present at the reception were
p l. lien } Alien, collin Armstrong C NJ Baker
Rrni Barker. Jr. Jefferson clark. William b clark
W \ Cohen. Il n COWlnE Jr. q T. Debsyotse \ w
Duuning Alfred Ely. Franklin II J. IIanme ms
Warren Higlsy. H., W Hitchcock, 4. = Hyde. x r. Lee
M,s,.w cSa, LYON Ma L Nen's GIss, Hamilton "
Chs-Irs i Vunby u. RAnEfnr. Fills u Roberts Il
~anbnru, clarence 4. seward, Bartholomew Skaata
Nelson : spencer charles b.. Spragus. WhbeT fnrce
Suly. l. : Trnuey u y. iwCmby, Edgar " MArd v
J. washbnrn u u Nlism-, Tscott Nnnams Andrew
Frank Poor, |. A. smaller, r. NJ TAFT, Is. W. Wood ward
ana Everett hean.
The only guests. other than members OF the
fraternity were a number Of the artists who
contributed "a the four h annual Artists Loan
Exhibition ~ the cluh. Among them were
otto II. Each"r, MllltamU Nerulanck Rirney
Howard Russcli Butler Lyell Carr Richard
Newton. Jr. and Tn. Robinson
As the weather prevented many ladies from
attending tho Loan Exhibition and reception
on SATURDAY u further opportunity to view the
exhibition will lie given to-day. when the inyi-
tations for Saturday and cards Of mem bers
Introducing their friends will be honOTed be-
tween the hours Of II \. NJ and > clock L. II,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
Opposing O.d u. moer.tle Leaders.

The most significant result OF the Demo-
cratic primaries in Kings county on Monday
was the turning down Of Sheriff John Court
ney, the veteran leader in the Twentieth ward
in Brooklyn. Opposition to the continued con-
troll OF Sherln Courtney was started directly
after the election. Sheriff Courtneys ticket
was defeated by eight in a vote OF over 500.
ahe sheriff takes his defeat gracefully He
Eays lie Will work as earnestly as hitherto for
the success Of the democracy
There was also a surprise at the primary IN
the TTenty-siAth ward County Treasurer
Adams having run Hl4 behind his ticket. In
lions ut a purpose to retire some of the old
managers and bring some new blood 10 the
front. The full effects OF the changes wrought
by the primaries will not be developed until the
meeting OF the new General Committee next
month.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
PHIL4DELPHIA AND READING.
Isaac T.. Rice Files His Petition Asking
that the Receivers Be Removed.

Tho petition OF Isaac l.. Rice for leave to In
tervene In the original suit OF Thomas C. Platt
against the Philadelphia and Heading Railroad
Company. in which the receivers were APP
pointed. was fled in the United States Circuit
Court in Philadelphia yesterday.
Mr.. Rice in his petition gives the history OF
A. A. McLeod's speculations In Boston and
Maine and New York and New England stocks.
and the subsequent losses thereon, which
were transferred to the Heading Company. He
charges also an illegal issue of about 81. TOO
900 OF the third preference income bonds ofths
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company.
and asks that the court order the cancellation
OF these bonds so Issued. and that II any have
been pledged in good faith for the security OF
any valid loan that they be redeemed at the
valuation at which they have been pledged.
lie alleges that OF the illegal issue S5.OO0.OOO
are, unlawfully held by the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company
Charges of malieasance are made against
the present receivers. and their removal 10
prayed for.
Judge Edward " Paxson. one OF the receive
ers, expects To sail for Europe to-day. and In
his absence the court has vested the two other
receivers. Messrs. Harris and Welsh. with fun
powers
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
Gorham Solid Silver
For Holiday Gifts.

Recognizing the requirements
this season of artistic objects that
combine high character of execu-
ton with attractive prices, the
GoRHAM MIRO Co. have directed
the resources of their workshops
to meet this demand, and by in
viting inspection of their stock of
STERLING SILVER WARE, now COM
plote for the holiday trade, they
feel confident that the superiority
of their products will appeal with
equal force to intending pur-
chasers as the extremely, reason
able prices at which they are
marked.
Carriage entrance 10Th Street.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
The u. r.. beaver and su,r Receiver.

Gen. G. NJ. Dodge. President OF the Union
Pacific. Denver and Gulf Railway Company.
said yesterday that he was satisfied with tina
selection by the United States Court In Denver
OF Frank Trumbull as a receiver for the COM
pany. lie said that Mr.. Trumbul's name had
been one OF those suggested by himself and
interests.
In addition 10 the November coupons on tho
Kansas Pacific consols the Denver Extension
lis. and the heaTney and Black Hills first mort
gage us, the | MON Ia itc receivers have been
authorized 10 pay the December COUPON on the
Kansas Pacific, Middle Division Bs and tho
monthly installmeuts as they mature on the
collateral trust three-yeIr notes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
ft1rEx nRAwLEns ARRESTED.
Two IN the Hospital =. Prisoners, the re.
suit OF FIRht IN - west street Saloon.

Two In the Hospital ss Prisoners, the RE-
suit OF = FIRht tn . west street saloon.
As result Of a fight last evening in Henry
Newkirk's saloon. 4O4 West street, two men
are prisoners in ST. Vincents Hospital. and
nine others are locke up in the Charles street
police station.
About o o'clock william and Henry
Doyle, brothers. entered the saloon and began
to abuse a third brother, Joseph. whom they
accused OF telling Barkecper Michael Con-
molly that they had tried to pinch the damp
er"-rob tho cash drawer-last Sunday night
Joseph retorted; words led to blows, and
Joseph was fairnR badly at the hands OF his
two brothers when Connolly tried to put the
three men out 81 the place.
Then James Haley a hystandcr. SHE'D two
big beer glasses at Counollr. one OF them
striking him in the face. and leaving piece OF
glass rrotruding from his left temple. Con
molly retrented behind the bar dazed from the
ELECTS OF his wound. Just hero a shot rang
out, and Connolly was the ono to get hit
again. The ball struck the fingers OF his left
face, ploughed furrow along the right cheek.
anil lodged at the bRse OF tho nose
The wounded harkeeper got his own pistol
ran pell. MEL ont Of the saloon. Connolly
hrcI And Haley was struck in his left side.
connolly ran into the street. and was caught
by Policeman James J. Perkins Just ns he was
about 70 fall from loss Of blood. Policemen
Owen Burns and James Mallon. with the as
sistance OF other officers, arrested all the mon
Their names are John Irving. John Coy.
John Newhank, Michael Connors. and John
Collins: Policeman Burns found Haleyn block
pital lie IL n blacksmith. but has no homo.
Barkeeper Connolly was also taken to st. Vim
cents prisoner Barkeeper William Geragh-
~ was locked up and 40 were the three Doyle
brothers Connolly Is marked for life. but
Haley has only n flesh wound
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13

Programme OF tho Mass Meeting In Cooper
Union To.morrow Night.

The com mittee having charge OF the arrange
ments for tho mnss meeting to be held in
Cooper Union o-morrow night. at which tho
independent county organization will be
launched. announced yesterday that these
speakers will address that Assem- blage. Col.
Alexander S. Bacon OF Brooklyn. ex-Mayor
Gilbert Collins OF Jersey City. John p. Town
send. Civil Justices William G. McCrea and
Alfred Steckler. ex-Assem blyman Alfred X.
Conkling. David Healey OF the IriSh World.
Julius Harburger, AMI Alexander Bremen.
President OF the Musical Mutual Protective
Union. There are Republicans as we'll as
Democrats among those who have consented
to speak. as IL Il the avowed purpose of the
new organization to smash TRmmany."
The name OF the gentleman selected to pre-
side was not revealed as 1t was stated that he
is out Of the city'and may not be able to attend.
The first two rows In the big auditorium
have been reserved for ladies'.
EN.Sherf James O'}ren. who hopes to form
an alliance OF his National Democratic party
with the new organization, has signfled his
intention OF attending the meeting with his
followers. So have many anti-snappers who
are not candidates Tor Federal place.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
TAMMASY IN THE SEVENTH.
Cousin I.ion, Once n stecLI-rite. Is n Candi-
date for Leader.


date for Leader.
One OF tho queer possibilities OF the fight for
the Tnmmany leadership in the Seventh dis
trict is that 1t ma revert to a member Of the
stccker family-not one OF the Steckler broth
ers. but cousin. who was one OF their active
lieutenants when they controlled Tammany
Hall politics in the district David Lion. an
Avenue b clothier. is the man. Lion was
an active fighter for Tammany Hall under the
leadership OF his cousin. Charles Stecklsr and
fought Just as hard against the Wlgwam when
his cousins left 1t until a year ago. when
friendly relations between him and the Steck-
lers ceased. Lion resigned the assistant
clerkship OF Justice stecklers, court TO make
room iuI tho late stephen J. Herbert, and
when Herbert died he expected to be reap
pointed, but the place was given TO President
Alexander Bremen OF the Musical Mutual Pro-
tec!ive Union. Then Lion Joined Tammany
Hall.
other candidates for the leadership are Cor
poration Attorney Louis HRnnemann Assist
ant Chief Clerk Henry ". Illwitzsr of the Dis
trict Attorneys office Joseph Roesch the Sen-
ator's brother. and William T., Mitchell.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
D.very Wants the Minutes

Lawyer Charles Straus asked Judge Cowing
yesterday for permission 10 inspect the minutes
OF the Grand Jury for November. which in
d!cted Police Captain Devery for neglect OF
allegations in the indictments which showed
any active neglect Of duty in Capt DeyeTy's
precinct lie cuntendsd that they were not
sufficiently specific TO enable Capt. Devery to
meet them with Tcbutting proof Assistant
District Attorney Townsend said that the In
dictnlsnts specify places and dates and are
unusually explicit. Moreover. the names on
all Of the witnesses before the Grand Jury are
endorsed upOn the indictments. Judge Cow
ton should not be granted, hut that he would
receive briefs On either side and would reserve
hiA dapisian
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
TROLLEY TICTIMS MUL TIPLT.
Druggist H:itz Crushed to Death Under =
Fulton Avenue Car,

Druggist Louis F. IIitz was killed under tine
wheels OF n trolley car in Fulton street. near
Ralph avenue, Brooklyn, while on his way from
his store. at 2o3 Hopkinson avenue. to his
home. at 2lO Spencer street yesterday morn
ing. Mr.. llitG had reached the corner OF Full
ton street and Ralph avenue. when car No. 100
OF the Fulton avenue line came along at a
rapid rate.
As Mr.. Hiltz was smoking he tried to get on
the front platform OF the car One OF his feet
slipped and he fell under the car. MotormAn
james Gensburg vainly tried to stop the car
before the druggists life had been crushed
out under the wheels.
Mr. Hiltz was 2b years old. He leaves a
widow and one child. His brother said tho
widow was very i'll. and would not be notified
Of her husbands death as 1t was feared that
the shock might kill her. Motorman Gems
burg WAS arrested and released by Police JUS
tice Connolly in 81. 900 bail.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13

Then the Widow Decided TO Let the n ar
Iiage Ceremony Go Ou.

PATERSON. " j.. Dec. 12.-Justice Hudson
was somewhat surprised tonight, Just as he
was about to make Mrs. Josephine Demarto
the wife of Petro Meino, by the declaration OF
tho prospective bride that she wouldn't marry
Petro until he made a solemn pledge to love
and respect her two children as much as her
self.
=" You haven't any objection to make a prom
Use to 10 good to the little ones, have you Z"
said the Judge to the groom.
When promised to marry her agreed to
be Kind to he. children" Meino answered.
A promise will not do Judge: ! want him
to swear to H." said the woman AS she placed
her two children in petro's arms and told the
magistrate 10 20 on with tho ceremony
The children strokei the groom dark beard
while lie repeated the words that made him "a
husband.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
ANOTHER kEMpNER ALTOGETHER.
ID. Kempncr & Son Not the Landlords who
DIarosse.sed The sLronaLern..


Disposse-sed the strengthens.
The family Of Aaron Strengthen. which on
Monday was dspossessed from miserable
lodgings at 100 Fast Broadway. despite the
fact that Mrs Strengthen was very sick and
In tod. were fairly well settled yesterday in
their new home at 800 Madison street. They
have n single room in the rear tenement.
They received more money yesterday from
neghbors and Kind hearted persons who read
the story Of their misfortune in the morning
papers and Mr.. Strengthen got half days
work, with promise OF more.
In its report OF the dispossessinR OF the
family yesterday THE SuS made u mi sta AXE.
which It regrets. In saying that the landlords
were D. kempner Son, the real estate hrok-
ers and house agents Of Coz Eighth avenue.
ID. henpner X Son are members OF the Real
Estate Exchange. and they are neither the
owners nor the agents OF anv property on tho
east side 10 tho neighborhood OF the house
in which the Strongierns lived.
The papers In the case show that Marcus
Ksmpner. who lives at 10 East Sixty-ilrst
street. Ia the owner Of the house. and lie is his
own agent The rent OF the Strengthens was
payable In advance When the rent for
the present month was not forthcoming, on
Dec. :. Marcus ksmpner went to Justice Gold
fogle's court and got precept demanding
stropgiern's appearance to show cause why
he should not be dispossessed on Dec. 3. The
case was adjourned to Dec. Z. and on Dec. y
ludg ment was entered.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
WEST SIDE SALOON GEv INDICTED.
The Protective Association Has Been Watch
Ing Things Up by Central Park.

Lawyer John II. Coleman. representing thu
West Side Protective Association. has been
busy before the extraordinary Grand Jury for
some days, making complaints for violations
OF the Excise law against keepers OF saloons
on the west side OF Central Park. The Grand
Jury filed indictments yesterday for violating
the Excise law against Ambrose Schiller Of
Az Columbus avenue Roger W. Bligh Of AM
sterdam avenue and Eighty-third street John
Mccormack Of Columbus avenue and Eighty
first street. John Muller OF 425 Amsterdam
avenue. Joseph Lindhcim OF 43l Coum bus
avenue. and Thomas Carney OF Columbus
avenue and Eighty,third street. Detective
these saloon Keepers and took them to the Dis
trict Attorneys office. They were arraigned
before Judge Cowing in Tart l. OF the General
Sessions. and. having pleaded not guilty to the
ind ictments against them. were released each
under 500 ball
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
ABl.hop Too Ausry to Preach.

FoND pU Lac, Wis, Dec. l2-Bishop Grafton
came to church on Sunday prepared 10 deliver
sermon. lIe faced an audience half as large
as a corporals guard. The Bishop told his
ii0"k that be had worked four days on his ser
mon and he did not propose to waste II on
handful. lie upbraiied the parish for its lack
~ interest, and ended ~ stepping down from
the pulpit without delivering his sermon, Ii
- leaItI we hlsAop VIII remove 10 some other
tAFaSt here. ~ "
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13

JustIes Iippineott Tells Thers How Mach
Reform IL Needed in Hudson Couuty.

Jnstte. I.,ppireott TeIis Ther. How Mach
Reform IL Needed in Hudson Couuty.
In his address to the Grand Jury OF Hudson
county. y. j.. Justice Lippincott said yester-
day:
1t Ia incumbent on the Court to call your
attention to the continued open and notorious
violation Of the laws prohibiting the sale OF in
toxicating liauor on Sunday. In eighteen or
nineteen counties OF this state the laws am
informed are fairly we'll observed and obeyed.
In the county OF Hudson they are openly, no.
toriously, and denanty violated and Grand
Juries have Invariably declined TO indict. IL
remains to be seen whether this state OF affairs
Will bo a" OF m Inc
ment OF the law ~ primarily with you. and
without your aid this Court cannot afford any
Justice Iipnincott had something to say
about the policy and lottery business. the
green good" game. and tho existence mp
to last May OF pool rooms In the county. He
said the bookmakers were only waiting
favorable opportunity to resume business. He
advised the Grand Jury to let the investigation
diciments. Prevention Ut these offences in
and furnishing now" he said A large mum.
Der Of people are engaged In tho lottery and
policy business. These should be indicted on
evidence presented TO Won. This includes pro-
moters dealers. canvassers. and telegraph
companies. All who aid or assist in carrying
on the business are alike guilty, he they cor
Since Feb. 81. 1893. rool selling and book
mpparentiy leGaiised during nine months sV d
the year. The validity OF that statute 10 pend-
ing IN the supreme Court. and this court for
engaged IN this business previous to Feb. -.
1898 are indirtable MS keepers OF disnrderly
houses. hut the Court will not so direct at
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
The MepIher.

There was storm or slight energy passing nortn'
westward over YoTk state Yesterday. attended hv
snow ON its NORTHERN sle. TINS disturbance Is followed
by an sNtrnsAc area Of clear ana dec tedy colder
weather frou thr u"r'h"esi The coli wave ia So
ptcteI mere t,uy and shoa,d bTlug The Temperature
down 50 or II raE r. efng
In lh3s ,lty y,se dAy t was gsUer1T far; highest
Official Temperature AZ luwest. - average humid
iy "a prrr,u wui southwest aysisg~ yslnrtty II
miles az luar Increasing IA foscs vLi eaanging 10
northEe.. tFaarl utgpt
Ths tGr .l..r.e'rr AZ Perrys pAsrwacr in TBE srS
h..LI.. ~ WI
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13
Manufacture Snow IIaag. mIm.slG

Ezra H. Snow. who told the police he was 40
years Old, and manufactures in East Orange.
was in a hilarious condition Monday on one Of
tho Barclay street ferrYboats. and created
such disturbance that when the boat reached
tsriay Sergeant FlatteTy found the prisoner
hanging from a bar o. the grated door by a
sllk handE erchief. which Ee had tied around
ms neck. lilo was taken down and brought TO-
About an hour later ne had al epileptic III. In
the morning Recorder McbOnouGh discharg 81
linn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-13

Tho New York steam Company il expert
mcnting with the underieed stoker"a patent
device which aims tp abats the smoke nui.
Eance. The stok or replenish IN fires from be-
low The idea beng that the black smok . Is con-
sumel as /, passes through the burning coal
Tho Health Board wlIl COM ideT to- day Chemist
Martins report on tho nuisance.