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The evening world., 1893-12-29
GRAVES las SETTLED.
$500, 900 of the St. Nicholas Banks
Cash Ready for the Receiver.

Ex-Mayor Hugh ]. Grant. receiver for
the st. Nicholas Bank. and who was to
take charge of the affairs Of the defunct
institution to-day, had not made his
appearance up to noon.
The sun Of 500, 900 in cash has been
turned over for the receiver, and to this
will to-day be added $1,000 more. Presi-
dent Graves has settled his Indebtedness
of $4,000 to the bank. and now owes 1t
nothing.
The Sank Examiner In his report says
nothing to make clear Receiving Teller
Hills misrepresentation of s42.Oo 0 on
Dec. 81. the day on which Mr.. Preston
took charge, the first thing done was to
count the cash on hand. Before this
york was completed Hin calmly in;
formed Mr.. Judson hat he would find
his cash S42,0 900 short. This was sub
~sequently found to be correct. The
money must have been taken between
the 18th and 2lst day OF December.
This, says Supt. Preston. is all he knows
about 1t.
It is the duty OF the Superintendent
to lay the facts before the District-At-
torney for that official to act upon.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
MISS P II 4 IS HAPPY.
The Burgermeister Peterson, Bear
ing Her Lover, IL Nearing Here.

The teamship Burgermeister Peterson
Is safe. This will be cheering news to
Miss Sophia Stebbins. who has haunted
the Maritime Exchange and shipping Of
fees for days. The ship has been thirty
two days out OF Rotterdam. 1t was
feared by many that 1t had gone to the
bottom.
The British ship Woolwlch has arrived
here II spoke to the disabled Burger
meister Peterson go miles east OF Sandy
Hook. The BOAT refused a tow and was
being steered with u jury rudder.
Carl Bodehelm. of the disable ship,
and Miss Stefiins are engaged to be mar
ried. The ceremony was to have been
performed before Christmas. Miss Stef-
fins waited several days after the time
set FOR the arrival of the ship. but never
ave up hope. She resides at Union liill.
\. j.. and has come TO town each day
In quest of news OF the ship bea her
lover to her. She was rewarded this
morning by the good news that he was
safe and would reach here within a
few days.
Capt. hunger. OF the disabled ship
sent "A letter by the Woolwich to ius.
tave Heye. the agent of this city. In
II lie said that the Burgarmeister Peter.
son was I'm latitude 40 and longi.
tude 6S. They had plenty Of coal, water
and provisions. They lost their ruddpI
and rudder post on Dec. 8, when eight
days from Rotterdam.
The HATS. OF the same Company. vii
go after her sister ship Immediately.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
FORGED LANGHORST'S NAME.
Had Ordered $415 Worth of Jewelry
on a Bogus Check.

Herman w. Hand. a good-looking man
of twenty-five years, who says he lives
at 10 East Eleventh street, was held In
the Tombs Police Court this morning on
a charge of forgery.
His methods were ingenious. Last week
he received a check for s. from Proprle-
tor Langhorst, of L~anghorst's Hotel, 20
Fourth venue. by giving a 81 bill In
exchange. He said he wanted to send
II to a friend by mail.
Then he practlsed writing the signature
of Langhorst. When he deemed himself
proficient enough he went to the jewelry
store of Casper & Co., Fourteenth street,
and University Place. and selected a dia-
mond ring. valued at $4l5. He said his
name was ~Langhorst, took a check and
filled 1t out for the amount making a
good imitation OF I.anghorst's signature.
He said Casper 4 Co. could get the
check certified and that he would cal!
for the jewelry later.
Yesterday Hand sent a messenger boy
for the jewelry. Meantime Casper & Co.
had found the check was a forgery and
notified the police.
Detectives Nugent and Hickey followed
the messenger boy and thus a?prehended
Hand.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
FRUSTRATED BY COAL GAS.
Three People In Brooklyn Narrowly
Escape Death.

Three people had a narrow escape early
this morning from losing their lives by
inhaling coal gas. which escaped from ii
stove in their sleeping apartments. They
were Patrick Murray, his wife Hester,
and a friend. Mary McGovern. all Of
whom live together at 1854 Bond street.
The trio retired late last night In their
bedrooms on the first floor. The stove
was no, properly arranged, and when one
OF the household awoke shortly after 4
o'clock this morning the apartments
were full of gas. With. much difficulty
the others were aroused from their stupor
and made their way to the door 10
get some fresh air.
Five minute later Roundsman Duffy
and Policeman Irwin. OF the Butler
street station. ound the party prostrat-
ed on the front stoop. Ambulance Sur
geOn Staub was summoned, and after
the usual remedies We're administered
the sufferers were put to bed. They
will recover.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
DA CANA IS DENIED.
He Makes Formal Demand for
Recognition as a Belligerent,
Fifty Brazilian Soldiers Killed at
Aguas BeIIas.
In AN Attempt to Capture Senior
C%onstantin Rogobcrto.
CRY Associated PressN

RIO DE JANlERO. Dec. 90 -Admiral
da Cana. the commander OF the insur-
gent fleet IN the absence Of DE Mello,
made II formal demand to-day upon the
representatives of the foreign powers at
this capital. asking that the representa-
lives of the powers should recognize the
insurgents as bellieprents.
The Diplomatic Corps, having pre-
viously "Cme to an understanding on this
subject. refused to accord the request of
the insurgent Admiral
The evening world., 1893-12-29
FUNERAL OF JAMES T. GIBBONS.
Jersey Clty's Benevolent Grocer TO
BE Buried To- Morrow.

The funeral of James T. Gibbons. who
died at his home, S0i Newark avenue.
Jersey city. will be held at $50 o'clock
tomorrow. Solemn high mass will he
celebrated In st. Johns Church. Mem
bers Of the Royal Arcanum. Excelsior
Council. No. oO6, and Merchants Pro
tective Union have been invited toatiend
his funeral.
Mr.. Gibbons was one Of the best-known
grocers in Jersey city, and had made
himself famous by his ~benevolence. Poor
families. unable to settle their bills. We're
frequently presented with the amount,
and In the neighbOrhod where he did
business none who applied to him for re-
lief was allowed TO go hungry. Although
not an active politician, his influence "a
city affairs was great.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
JUSTICE STECkLER'S CHARITY.
lie Relieved Many Poor People
Brought Before Him.

The Fourth District Court transacted
an immense amount OF business during
the year 1893. Owing to the distressed
condition of affairs among the poor there
were over 100 landlord and tenant pro-
ceedings before Justice Alfred SteCkler,
and every effort was made to prevent
them from being summary disposseIsed
A great many worthy tenants were as.
sisted financially by the Judg. and
through voluntary collections taken In
court. In addition 10 these landlord and
tenant cases over 5.O0D other litigations
were disposed of. which included actions
between private %litigants. violations OF
the corporation ordinances and viola
tons OF the ordinances OF the Board OF
Health.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
VAIL TO Be THE sCAPEG0AT?
More Indictments Against the
Commercial Bank Cashier.
Surprise that None OF the Directors
Was Presented.

Three more indictments against John
J. Vail, the cashier of the wrecked Com
mercial Bank, were filed by the Grand
Jury with Judge Moore. In the Brooklyn
Court of Sessions this morning.
Two of the indictments accuse Vail OF
forgery in the third degree; the third Is
for perjury, and covers the same charges.
though in different language. as were
made in the Indictment on which Vail
was arrested a week ago.
There are two counts in each OF the
new Indictments. one Indictment alleges
that on Aug. 10, 1880. Vail falsiied the
account OF a G. Grening. the real
estate operator, 80 as to make It appear
that on April Is, 1887, Grening had on
deposit with the bank the sum of s35.
7jS.O1; on April 10, $3.415.4j and again
on the same date $27. 500.
Vail. it is charged. knew that Grening
was not entitled to these sums and knew
that the credits and counts were false
The other indictment for forgery &C.
cuSes Vail of having on Aug. 10. 1890
falsitied the account Of the st. Kelvin
Mining Company In the ledger. so as tc
make it appear that on July l, 1889, the
Company had a credit Of $50, 100. The
second count alleges that on Aug. IS
1890, Vail accomplished this falsifica'
ton of the Company's accounts by chang
ing an entry in the ledger from 500 tC
$50, 700.
1t Is alleged that Vail knew these
figures were false, and made them fol
the purpose of d~efrauding the bank.
The witnesses examined by the Crane
Jury are Horace Graves, Messrs. Var
Houten and Dawson. Charles NJ. Preston
l.. IL. Cahill, J. II. Roland, X. Gill, David
l.. Harris and Richard Drant.
Vail expected that additional indict
ments would be found. and he arrived
early at the District-Attorney's Office
with his bondsmen. After the new in
dictments had been filed his bonds wer,
renewed.
ON the indictment charging perjury III
renewed his $4,000 bond; on each of tn,
two indictments charging forgery ht
gave additional bail in the sum of 5000
In court this morning the foreman OF
the Grand Jury said that the jury hat
completed its work for the month. The
jury was discharged with the thanks OF
the Court.
Up to date only two men have beer
indicted for the alleged rascality in con
Quoting the banks affairs-Cashier Val
and President Seth l.. Keeney. Som
persons who are familiar with the mat
ter express surprise that none Of tn,
other directors was brought TO justice.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
Wire News in Brief.

Il is said that the Ipilure OF the indianapolis
National Bank has entirely swept away the small
fortune laft by the late eN-Nice-r President Colfzx
to his widow, gt
John MYERS, a rSuchmar on Elk Greek. wyo.s,
forehead aud his feet and legs burned 20 a erisp.
lie was evidently murdered, and an effort made
to burn the house 10 conceal the crime r fs
itv Mutual Life Insurance Company, Of Philadct-
phia. was fined in chicago yesterday for on aa-i
saGlt on II u. JOnstOn. General Agent Of the
Mutual Reserve Fund Association, Of New York
Fay Parshley, aged thirteen years, died at DeE-
CCdsting accident.
Arthur Dudley Nint0H, attorney a. the Prescott
and Arizona Central Railroad, Yesterday nled .
petition at Prescott. Ari,, for the appointment o.
a receiver for the Atlantic aud Pacific Railroad.
The entire establishment Of the PennsyIvania
steel COMPANY. al Steelton. Pa. with the exrep-
ton ~ the frug switch and signal department. ard
two furnaces, viii close down On Saturday for a
indefinite period 4tt4l
col. John 7. Terry, a pioneer Citizen OF san
Antonio, Tex. Is dead, lie was the last sufvIv-
Ing member " the stan Of Gen, Sam Houston.
A.. Fire At milsbnro, .Boslus. County, Tex do
strpyed a block In which were located many of
the heaviest business houses OF the town. fA4.
loss is estimated at $1,000. S
The Macon. Ga. Evening News went into a.
hands Of a receiver yesterday. ~
A how wooden buildpg, 800 feet LONG. ana, jaeeep
pied aS stores and, onGes, yes aApEaed Nt,,ffA|
s5t.S0 O.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
PORTER ACCUSED SHEPARD.
Said the Late Colonel's Brother
Opened a Private Letter,
In the Tombs Court the Case Was
Dismissed.

4. u. Shepard. Nlce-prcsident of the
American Bank Note Company. and
brother Of the late col. Elliott T.. Shep-
ard. appeared In the Tombs Police court
this afternoon to answer to II charge pre-
fcrred by Col. H. NJ. Porter. chief So
llcitor Of the American Bank Note Com
pany, OF opening Il personal letter ad-
dressed TO the complainant.
Col. Porter testified that he went to
Baltimore abou, the middle Of Novem-
Der. lie left word with the clerk at the
office to forward his mall to Baiti-
more.
Three days after his return he ound
d personal letter on his desk. II had
been opened by Mr.. Shepard. An in
dursement on the top OF the letter read;
"Opened by A. -. :. Voucher placed on
file
The letter was addressed to "col. II.
NJ. Porter. 81 Trinity place and bore
nothing To indicate that 1t was on bust
ness Of the company, further than the
imprint OF the Worlds Columbian kN-
position IN tn. corner.
Mr.. Shepard took the stand and stated
that II had been customary for II great
many years to open letters addressed To
the employees Of the Company during
their absence when 1t vas believed the
letters were on business for the Com
Iany.
The witness had instructed Col. Por-
ter 10 write to chicago on the Com
Iginy's business. aud the letter he was
charged with opening was an answer
to II.
ON cross-examination the fact came
out that Col. Porter had been In the
employ OF the Company some twenty
years. and had been notified that hts
services would be- dispensed with at the
close OF the year.
Justice Martin decided that no criminal
intent was apparent and discharged Mr..
Shepard.
A, W. f.varts, counsel for Mr.. shepard.
made the statement to an "EN'hlns
Wurll' reporter that Col. Porter had
served the Company for many years In
the most acceptable manner, hut they
had been forced To dlsprns" with him
ON account Of his eccentriClties. which
were developing to "A marked degree of
late.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
RUMORS PUT AT REST.
Business Men Treasured by the Bank
Examiners Statement.

The statement made Yesterday by Ma
tlonal Bank Examiner Kimball concern
ing the condition Of National banks in
this city put to rest some of the rumors
that have been current in financial cir
cles regarding the condition Of certain
banks Of the city.
IL is generally believed that the Clear
and some of the larger and
more powerful banks would not be sorely
grieved were some Of the small though
perfectly solvent banks 10 go under.
Nevertheless every small hank that has
been in temporary difficulties has never
failed to secure the all-powertuI assist
nnCc Of the larger banks.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
RECEIVERS OFFICES.
1t OF Rooms Opened I'm the Eqult-
. able Building.

: Offices were opened In suit 62, sixth
floor, of the Equitable Building, to-day
for the use of the recently appointed
receivers of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe-President !. W. Reinhart, Col.
J.NJ. McCook and MIR. Wilson. Messrs.
Reinhart and McCook held a conference
They were seen there by an Evening
World" reporter.
az understand that Mr.. Wilson, the
other receiver, Is IN his way from the
West" said President Reinhart, land
when he arrives we will come together
in a formal sort of way. But we shall
hold no regularly scheduled meeting to-
day, nor snail we give out any state
mept to the public.
There have been many misstatements
made concerning the Company, and. the
receivership. and a number OF interviews
have. been published, which ! know have
bristted with errors and radically wrong
statements"
The evening world., 1893-12-29
Perfect Holiday GIFTS.

4 man without a neCktie would be a
queer sight nowadays. One who has not
a nice tie. and collar and cuffs, Zoo
linen, Is not up TO date, There are two
places where these are to be had in per
fection-No, 1888 Broadway and l2i and
l2j Fulton street. both kept by Eugcn"
+. Peyser. the outfitter,
He makes these goods himself, so Is
able to sell direct and give for ~ or 81
cents elegant neckwear that costs else
where 81 and 81 30. and collars at 10 cents
that have become famous all over the
world There are also great bargains to
be had In tlght-rolling walking stick UNI
brelas at sos and $40 that make ele-
giant presents; also a speciality I'm Eng
lish Cape tan walking gloves for 81 that
would be good value at 81 -. -"
The evening world., 1893-12-29
vESUVIUS OUT OF DRY DOCK.
The Dynamite Cruiser Now Ready
for Any Orders.

Tn. United States dynamite cruiser
Nesuvius came out Of the dry dock at
the Brooklyn N~avy-Yard this morning.
For the past two weeks the Nesuvius has
been undergoing repairs,
Her bottom has been sCraped. she has
been thoroughly o~vtThauled. and by next
week II is expected she will be ready for
her next trip.
No more orders have been received by
Rear Admiral Gherurdi from Washing
ton. but II is thought that II any more
Of our war vessels are ordered to Rio
the Nesuvlus will be the next one to
follow.
The officers at the Navy-Yari this
morning expressed the opinion that no
more vessels would he Ordered to Rio. at
least not until the situation became
more serious.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
CAUSE OF NICTHEROY'S DELAY.
PelNOtO Waiting for Reinforccmcnts
To Ills Fleet.

RIO DE JANklRO. Dec. 9.-Tnquiries
were made to-day in Government circles
as to the cause Of tn" Governments
inaCtion in regard to the Nictheroy and
America, the two cruisers fitted out at
New York and which have been In
Brazilian waters Tor some time pnst.
In reply. 1t was officially stated that
the Government of President PeiNoto
does not intend to attack the rebel war
ships until after the arrival in Brazil
IF the torpedo boats purchased in Ger
many. as the Government force Is not
now considered strong enough to engage
the rebel fleet.
The evening world., 1893-12-29

Besides, a few feet from the wall In
the building is another rampant Of rub
foot long by six inches wide, afforded a
view into the space beyond. Through
these could be seen the deep red glare OF
fire in what seemed TO be an Immense
furnace.
II they are correct who say that Mil
ner was struck while standing about M
teen feet from the rear wall. his body
must long ago have been consumed In
Fire Chief Croker. OF the second bat
talon. said that none of the water
that spot. The sub-cellar at "a Pearl
street, In some mysterious way. drains
OFF the water with which 1t Is attempted
to flood the wreckage in the burning
The only way to play the hose directly
into this furnace Is through the two chinks
In the rampant at the rear OF the build
Were we to do that" said a fireman
| stationed there. 1.-The steam suddenly gen
Grated would cause an explosion that
would bring the wall down upon the
ce nement,hSSs emoli II sge it," "' ~
The nement-hou referred to Is q
Roosevelt street. and Its tenants, mostly
Italians, are a%nxiously watching the re-
Notwithstand.ng the fear expressed by
the fireman, Chief Croker afterwards Or
dered a stream to be poured into the
blazing mass. win d tTtHneinuous his'
the Are vanished behind an impenetrable
curtain Of steam, There wa no ,, sNp,Gs,
threatening to collapse, was still standing
at 4 o'clock. 49,
August Vahlen. the proprietor or me
factory, was at the scene OF disaster TO-
day. .,, tho
lie said he called yesterday. but tne
nolice would not let him pass the lines.
pT"I don't know what object Mr.. Nahlen
has by saying that he was mere yes.er-
day." said Capt. SANFORD, Of Patrol No.
L. "but i do know positively that he was
not here u, ,,o,
he had only had ona fire at 46 Pearl
street, and that was fifteen years ago;
~ was only half insuret. at that ne
The Fire Underwriters tell a different
""Mr. Vahlen," it was said at their
Office, 80 Nassau street. has had nve
fires since 1872. The first was May 10 OF
thai wear; the next was FeJ. p. 1880: tht
third June 80. 1886; the fourth sept 70
1881. and the present fire Is the httn. lie
was always well insured
The evening world., 1893-12-29
TROLLEY CARS RUN INTO TRUCKS.
Similar Accidents In Brooklyn and
Jersey City This Morning.

Charles Woodwork was driving a load
OF coal along Second avenue near Six
ty-tirst street, Brooklyn, early this morn
Ing. when trolley car No. 702 collided
with his vehicle, and he was thrown to
the ground.
He was removed to the Norwegian
Hospital. suffering from a fracture of
the skull.
A similar accident occurred in Jersey
city this morning by the collision of a
Grand street trolley car in charge of
Terence Quinn. with a truck driven by
Alderman. of 4G7 First street.
Hoboken. The truck was demolished, and
Alderman was injured about the head and
back. He was removed to his home.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
NORTHERN PACIFIC OUTCRY.
Transfer of a Wall Street Feud t.
F. the Courts, Says MIR. Payne.
(By Associated Press.)

CT FILWAUkEE, Wis, Dec. Gre
m Eer Henry c. Payne. of the Northern
el }ifc, said in regard to the petition of
e stockholders of the road, seeking the
, lpointment of new receivers, that
c. and his colleagues have faithfully
nc diligently undertaken to administer
the trust placed in their charge, ha wing
frt view only its preservation and man.
~, nent In such a way as in the quick
y, time to place the Company on its
~er
up /, as a transfer to the courts of the
On II street feud which has long existed
oes Neen the two opposing factions of the
at i.
cot ir. PAYNE and Mr., m left las
N 'ht for st. Paul. where they will. with
W. Cakes, hold a conference with the
~, nloyees of the road In relation to the
~ posed cut in wages.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
SHORTER LINE TO NEW YORK.
Central Pennsylvania and Western
Company TO Build II.
nly Associated rres..)

10y NTsVNIUNVV FN"~T
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Dec. 2s.-The
Central Pennsylvania and Western Rail-
way Company has filed a mortgage for
IS, 900, 600 to tho New York Security and
Trust Company as trustees.
The money will be used to build a line
from this city to Watsontown to connect
there with the Wilkesbarre and Western.
The Central Pennsylvania and Western
includes several roads, and Is connected
with the Wilkesbarre and Western. the
Orangevllle and Lehigh and the Turbot-
willie ami Williamsport.
The plan Is to get a shorter line than
either the Pennsylvania or Reading TO
New York.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
THREE APPRAISERS APPOINTED.
Parties Interested and Justice Pratt
Make Up the List.

Justice Pratt. OF the Supreme Court,
Brooklyn. this morning appointed Alex
ander Cameron, Nelson G. Carmen and
p. V. Il. Hoese Commissioners to APP
praise the easement on some sixty par
GELS Of property on the line of the Brook
lyn elevated Railroad Company on
Myrtle avenue.
There are 10 other parcels. The law
yers I'm the case could not agree on a
commission. and Judge Pratt suggested
that the property-owners, the Railroad
Company and the Court each appoint
one commissioner.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
DR.. BURTSELl'S CASE.
Father Connolly Hasn't Officially
Heard that He Has Lost II.

Father Connolly, Archbishop Corriean's
secretary, when asked II the repor, wa
correct that the Rev. DR.. Burtseil had
lost his case at Rome, replied:
Not to my knowledge, and of course
as secretary | should probably know,
| will not. however. state au,horltaiively
had received the news that the Propa-
ganda's decision was unfa yOrable 10 DR..
Burtsell. | believe in consideration for
that priest he would refrain from making
1t public
Father Connolly declined to discuss the
effect an adverse decision would have
on Or. Burtsell and his followers.
The evening world., 1893-12-29
TWO new RECEIVERS.
Another Turn Given to the Affairs
of the New England.
W T. Hart and n. J. Perry to Act
with Mr.. Plat.
hcir Appointment Made by Judge
4 Colt In Boston To-day.

-sTON. Dec. 29-Arguments were
before Judge Colt, in Circuit Court.
morning, for the appointment of a
England receiver for Massachusetts,
Rhode Island.
telegram was received from T. C.
,and read in court:
Wallace authorizes me TO say after he APP
me- receiver OF New England. he Judge
acel was called up on the telephone by Judge
send. asking whether he had objections TO
appointment OF Hart as receiver in Connecticut.
lie answered he saw no necessity for appoint
ment Of any other than |. Should Judge Town
send appoint any one else he must do 80 on his
own resi- possibility.
counsel denied that Plat was APP
pointed in the interest OF Mcleod or
ory faction. +. IL Prince O. Co. ex-
ed their desire to have Platt alone
in that capacity.
lge COLT appointed Messrs. r. c.
e>t. w. I. Hart and N. j. Perry joint
-, yelvers for Massachusetts and Rhode
Island, each to furnish $1,000 ponds.
Temporary Receiver Hart was seer
by AN Associated Press representative
Immediately after the decree was made
He said: ~
until the final decree, and its only objec,
is to prevent attachments in that time
The road Will run on Just the same ant
YOU would never know any such chang
had taken place. There will be no neeC
of Mr.. Platt's coming here"