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While We were talking Dr. Van
Schoonhoven entered, and | did not see
the Major again that evening, as l pres
emily returned to the -ecepton-room
the Major remaining for a chat with his
host.
was decidedly Ill at ease. for l had
that piece OF burglar alarm in my pock-
ct, and could find no opportunity to put
II back. | was fully aware that my
hasty action might be misConstrued by
one who did not know me, and | was
anxious lest the Major had seen me
remote way had either OF us referred
to the subject. Ii was no business OF
his, though, In any case and l deemed
myself in no way bound TO consult
him about so trivial an AFFAIR Re
sides l was inclined TO think he had
not seen me take the piece of metal.
It subsequently appeared, however.
that he did see me take IL. and that
his actions were strongly influenced
by the ideas this trining incident sug-
gested to him.
As II happened. l found no opportu-
nifty TO approach the window again.
and I went home with the bit OF metal
in my waistcoat pocket.
That night an attempt was made to
rob DR.. Van schocnhoven's house. the
burglars entering by the very window
from which had removed the burglar
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alarm. They did not succeed in secur-
ing any plumber, but were frightened
away before any valua bles were found.
Now, this attempted burglary was
similar TO several others which had
taken place al some OF the finest resi-
dences in town. in each case followed
only day or two after n reception OF
ball similar to that at DR.. Van
SChoonhoven's house. As It happened.
in every instance but one had
been guest at the entertainment. ard
! had almost begun TO fear lest the peo-
pie who had invited me should regard
me as a bird OF evil omen and cease to
request the honor of my presence" at
their houses.
Probably you are thinking OF Major
Hoffman In connection with these rob-
berries?
/ must confess that | did not, though
/ had occasion afterwards TO associate
him, more or less directly, with all OF
them. l had met him but once and for
short time only. and his name did no,
occur TO me until two weeks later, when
Senator C,X's daughter was married.
At the reception In the evening l met
the Major again, suave, polite. but, as
before. suggesting Mephistophe.es,
encountered him a dozen times that
evening. on the back verands. In the
conservatory. in the garden, tin II began
to regard him a. my evil ~ :
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cent las guests in this house / trust
We need no formal introduction--my
name is Hoffman. Major Franz Hon-
man"
And l am William y. Vance, very
much at your service. sir" / returned.
decidedly pleased with my new friend
voice and manner. II am indeed glad
TO make your acquaintance, Major"
/ found Major Hoffman a very agree
able fellow. a gentleman OF refinement
ard culture, polished. well informed, a
ready converse ZIONIST, Though decidedly
reserved as to himself, and a smoker OF
excellent cigars. We discussed books,
yachting, horses, politics. &c. the Major
showing himself a man OF wide reading
and depth of thought along many lines.
/ could learn nothing however. as
TO his own occupation--he was especially
reticent on that point. Major Hoffman
casually let slip that he had been in Eu-
rope until recently. His business had
taken him there on two days warning
and had brought HIM back as suddenly.
lie could not tell how soon the present
matter would be disposed OF or where he
would 20 next
81 am an uncertain fellow" he said.
laughing. "and never know my own
plans two weeks In advance. Indeed.
my plans are largely made for me, and
! 80 and come usually 1t the bidding Of
otherA.
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and at the other side OF the room the
figure of man lay upon a sofa.
slipped over to his side, and with my
revolver close to his temple slgnalled
my friends to begin their work.
At the first soft clink OF the silver in
the bag, into which they were guardedly
slipping the wedding gifts, the room
was suddenly flooded with light, and I
heard ar oath from one OF my compan-
ions. | turned quickly, to see Major
Hoffman and three policemen standing
in the doorway covering us with revolv-
smile trlumphantly and nod in my d.
rection before my arms were seized
from behind. my pistol wrenched from
my hand. and with two shary clicks Of
locking handouts l was a prisoner. The
Major fiung back his coat so that I
could see the police badge shining on his
waistcoat as he remarked:
Hardly expected to meet again to-
night, eh, Vance? You tried that bur-
glar-alarm dodge once too often. let me
tell you. Gentlemen. you are my pris-
oners"
As l before remarked. / am now TAX
ing a rest from my social duties. I
shall stay at this institution somewhat
less than twelve years. and there are
eight indictments. am told. waiting 10
bs attended to when lesvs-John
Palmer CAN'T N MONTREAL HoEn -
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MOB IN GRAND Street
Crowd Tried to Rescue Two Little
Girls from Gerry Agents.
Policemen and Citizens Saved the
Latter from Rough Usage.
The Children Finally Taken to the
Gerry Headquarters.

An attempt was made shortly before
noon to-day to rescue two little girls. at
Grand and Essex streets. who were being
taken to the rooms OF the Gerry Society.
This morning, In the Essex Market Po-
lice Court Justice Simms held Max
Washcnsky, fifteen years old, of 1913 Hes
ter street. and Max Mclorky, fifteen
years old, of Sc Norfolk street., for ex-
animation. They were charged with as
saul.
The complainants were two little nine
year-oli girls, named Rosa Prince and
Rachel schneider. both of lo3 Hester
street.
On Sunday last the girls and boys
were playing in front of 1913 Hester
street. The boys. 1t is charged, at
tempted to assault the girls in the
hallway. The parents of the girls heard
OF he matter and prosecuted the boys.
When the case was brought up in
mittcd to await further examination,
and the girls were turned over to the
Gerry Society.
At Grand and Essex streets. on the
way to the Gerry rooms, the girls were
met by their parents and friends.
The agents who had the girls In
charge were taken by surprise
The girls friends and parents grabbed
the girls and assaulted the agents. But
for police Interference and the timely
have been roughly handled and the
girls rescued.
An excited mob gathered, but the
disturbance was quickly subdued.
The agents finally got clear OF the
crowd and took the girls TO the Gerry
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Particularly did be hover in the neigh
borhood OF the roomful OF silverware
and jewelry which comprised the wed
ding gifts. Though / did not see him
touch them or hear him speak of them.
II seemed as If some irresistible fascina-
ton held him in their vicinity. l think
others noticed IL as well as l, for l saw
them looking at him and remarking
upon his actions among themselves.
When | left the house, the last per-
son saw was the Major, who
went out with me and left me at the
corner below, turning down the side
street with a wave of his hand and a
CHEEKY Good night. vance,"
saw the Major again that night.
and IL happened in this wise: The moon
had gone down. and II was nearly
o'clock in the morning when, with
two friends, | stood in the garden In
the rear of the Senator's house under
the shadow of u large bush. still wore
my evening dress, but had soft hat
pulled down over my eyes and wore
dark overcoat. In my hand l held a re-
as did my two companions.
In pursuance OF my project, II was
only a minutes work to quietly open
the door at the rear OF the house and
the glass door at the head OF the
within. Two minutes we were
IN room with the wedding gifts.
A din light burned In thu ehandellsS.
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IN THE WORLD OF LABOR.

:'harles s.hirt is tho newly elected Recording
Secretary II Branch II OF the workmen's General
Bench, Union.
Members Of Rricklayers' Union No I ncglecting
from the roll.
oscar ma Is the newly elected Recording and
Corresponding secretary ot branch 10 OF the
Workmcus General BENEFIT Union.
Musical Unions are adopting rules against re-
spending to "cncorps while furnishing dance
music at rtcnirs, balls and parties,
The Board ot Walking DELEGATES est.rday
elected William J. o'nrien. President J. F..
Rogers Vice President, L. Dalton Secretary; J.
+. lyncs, Treasurer, J. G Edwards. Sergeant.
al ARMS; r Heating, j, Crotty. =. Schultz. j.
tlrtch 8. Johnson, Credcntial Committee.
United Machnsts' Union No. 2 yesterday 70.
solved to parade on Labor Day.
The Textile Workers Union NJ Paterson. N j..
has Joined the National body OF Us trade The
lar meetings viii he held in the future ever,
nrst and third Thursday Of the month at wilkes
mans Hall
The officers elected. by the x. Of l.. Brass,
Phoenix Labor Club No. L. are: W. Dignan
Master Workman, J Crooke, Worthy Foreman
T. G. feeney Recording Secretary f. SCHNEIDER
Financial Secretary. C. bay. Treasurer; +. Peter.
stlcck. Statlsticinn.
Ctgar-Makcrs' Union No. 70 has elected: C
Gabriel, rreaident. ]. Belssco. vlce-Pre,dent
Gellbroek, serEeunt-at-Arms; G, celestine, f
Dobhins, Financial Committee; ID. Carroll II
LennarGe, H. Laine Trustees.
Lodge No. 3u Of the International Association
Of Machiniats has elected James Newly. Master
Machlnist $. Conkln Foreman; Matthew Ma.
Euirr. Recording Secretary; J. Newly, Fnancia
Secretary. Il. Easton. Treasurer: W. II. King
Statistician; T. II. Dakin. Conductor; J. McCrea
samuel Anderson. SentinelS: r. s. Eden, r
Hewitt Trustees. L. S. Eden. Past Master; W
Helms. Chaplain.
Ernest klntiein. aH West Thir,y-nin street
has been elected Secretary OF the Independent
Bakers Union In this city. George Teppervier
was appointed a committee TO submit plan o.
agitation against seven nights per week work u
Carpenters Union No to7 yesterday elected
Charles Srhlecht. President; O. iarth, Vice
President. l.. Wcgener, Recording Secretary: q
Berthuld. Financial Secretary; A. Jost, Treasurer
=. Labor. Conductor; A. Seller Warden; r
Schulz, j. Ottner J. Wedel Finance Committee
q Well q Ernst, Trustees: G. Harth. O. Ernst
Delegates to the District Council. From Sept.
members will no longer be permitted to work OF
Jumping Jobs.
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ElOPED WITH THE BARBER.
Rachel Deserts Her Musical Hus-
band for a Tonsorial Artist.
Articles OF Jewelry and Sum OF
Money Also Strangely Disappear.

Pretty nearly everybody on the east
side knows Joseph Lezinski, who has at e
tended every gathering of note in that
section for years. and whose violin
which he always carries with him, has
stirred the souls of dancers In every hall
Joe Is In mourning now, and those who
kept time to his music may never hear
the strains again
Joe had wife who was regarded as
one of the prettiest women on the east
side. His home. at 1870 Forsyth street,
was OF the happiest kind. and Rachel
spared no pains to make Il perfect
heaven. Now Rachel Is among the miss.
ing. and so are 800 which the musician
had saved.
Not cloud darkened their sunshine
until In an evil hour Morris Brenner
entered the household as a boarder.
Morris was a natty young man OF TWEEN
ty-six, Just Rachers age. and he was
barber by profession. Mrs. Lezinski
Ksh the styls OF his hair and he was
Two months ago Joseph thought the
BARRIERS health would improve by find
Ing another boarding house, and told
two weeks longer and then disappeared.
Joseph also changed his quarters to 3Oj
East Eighth street.
On June g. when. the musician re-
turned home weary from the dance, he
found the house In darkness. and In
vestigation showed that his wife had
fed Then he looked for the 500. but
that, too. had gone. SO had a diamond
ring and other articles of jewelry. He
says the barber has the latter.
He has been searching for the missing
couple ever since without success, and
this morning found him In tears at Po-
lice Headquarters. He sobbed out his
story and added that he heard the bar.
her had a chair In some seaside hotel
and was living with Rachel He asked
the police to aid him. They said they
would consider It,
Whether he mourns the loss Of his wife
or the 500 most Is the question puzzling
the police.
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TALK ABOUT THE CHANGERS.
Gideon and His Former Wife Alleged
to Meet ClandestincIy.

PORTCHESTER, N. Y, July 3.-Some
people who reside near Commissioner
McClave's house think there still exists
a strong attachment between Granger
and his former wife, and they say that
Granger and che have been seen signal
ling each other and also meeting outside
of the McClave residence at night I'M
known to the McClave family. Granger
is quoted as stating that he and his d.
vorced wife still retain much of their
old regard for each other and that they
met occasionally.
Commissioner McClave has not yet de-
cided when he will take the proposed
European trip. He does not gain in
strength very rapidly, and is quite weak.
He takes short rides evenings through
Greenwich village and Belle Haven. DR..
Jones, It is alleged, advised Mr.. Nc
Clave to go abroad. so that he might be
free from Granger, who Is continually
annoying him With correspondence re-
garding business matters.
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WANTS NO WELCOME,
Croker Will Land Privately at
the States Expense.
Tammany viii Screen His Home
Coming from the Public.
To Board the Gov. Flower When the
Majestic Reaches Quarantine.

To his former subjects in Tammany
Hall. Citizen Richard Croker is still
King. 1t Is Croker's wish to avoid the
public and publicity on his arrival from
Europe tomorrow. A wish from Gro
derlings.
1t Is his command, therefore. that they
take precautions that he does not come
In contact with the plebian populacc.
Above all, he wants to evade the enter
prising reporter and questions that may
embarass him.
To enable him to crafty his personal
desore Health officer William r. Jen-
kins. Croker's brother-in-law has placed
the quarantine steamer Gov. Flower.
which Ia maintained at public expense,
at Croker's disposal.
Croker wrote a letter to his business
partner. Peter F. Meyer. In which he
requested that no demonstration be
made on his arrival and that he should
not to be put to the indignity Of landing
at the wharf. with Lord Churchill and
the other passengers.
Meyer communicated with Brother-in-
Law Jenkins who arranged 1t 80 that
the United States Government will not
prevent the great man from leaving the
ship before the customs inspectors get
around. Croker will be taken off the
steamer as soon as the Majestic anchors
at Quarantine. He will be the Lord
High Admiral. in command OF the Gov.
Flower. and will direct the vessels
lands. That is all his friends profess to
know of Croker's Intentions.
He Will be master of the vessel. II
will all depend on him where he will
In I'D hi nNn mt to NH rtn 10
most intimate friend, Commissioner Of
Public Works Michael T. Daily, author
lied 1t. Mr.: DAILY Tammany, Leader
lawrence La, Delmopr and Pete Peter F.; Meyer
the guests of DR.. Jenkins and wait for
the arrival Of the Majestic there.
1t was suggested that landing may
second street. and that the party would
proceed from there to Croker's home.
East Seventy-fourth street. Mr.. DAILY
mir. Croker's house Is closed. II
were he ! would get out of the heat OF
the city at once. His family is at Rich
field Springs, and ne may go there. But
one rol knows Siso, wha! he will do except
It was also suggested that Croker
might hasten down to the Coney Island
races, as he hustled off to the Grand
other side.
Croker never takes the public into his
confidence. He likes to keep people
guessing, and that Is evidently his plan
as to his movements tomorrow. At the
White Star office 1t was said to-day
that the Majestic was expected at her
dock between 10 A. NJ. and noon to-mor-
row. That would make her due at San
dy Hook about Z o'clock. and Quaran-
| tine an hour later.
Deputy Commissioner of Public Works
Maurice Holohan, Grand Scribe of the
| Tammany Society: Police Justice Ber-
nard F. Martin and Nicholas r. O'Con-
nor are In Washington to-day.
city the guests of the Tammany Soci.
| ETY. at the Fourth Of July celebration to-
morrow. The party will probably ar
over the ePnnsylvania Railroad to-
night
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MRS. CLAUSON is SATISFIED.
Policeman Who Arrested Her Adj
mits He Made n Mistake.

Mrs. Lena Clausen. of AZ Greenwich
street. who was arrested in Rivington
street on Saturday night by Policeman
Kelly. OF the Eldridge street station.
charged with being an improper char
acter, called on Inspector Williams this
circumstances.
Policeman Kelly was also present. and
after hearing the woman's statement,
acknowledged that he had made mis-
take and apologized to her.
Mrs. Clauson refused to make COM
plant, stating that she had suffered
enough disgrace and didn't care for any
more notoriety.
Mrs. Clauson is a respectable married
woman, and the complaint was dis
missed against her in the Essex Market
Police Court yesterday.
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NY FRIEND THE MAJOR.
Enforced Retirement of q Society SaCelI
Due to His Efforts.

tertainments given In the city during
the past two or three Winters. 1t not
only gave me no small enjoyment but
It also assisted me materially In my
business.
1t was a matter of considerable diff
Guilty to secure an invitation to the Van
Schoonhoven reception, but ] managed
it-no matter how-and 1t was at this
reception that l made the acquaintance
OF Major Hoffman.
l had strolled into DR.. Van Schoon'
hovens ONCE to get out OF the no. and
crowded reception-room. and In the din
light was leaning against the window
casing. idly tapping on the glass with
my nails, when I noticed At the top oil
the window sash bit OF metal CLEAN
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am taking a rest after a round OF
sayety and social activity which / never
equalled before. and doubt my going
INTO the swim" again next Winter, or
Tor some Winters to come, for that mat
ter. I am DESTROYS to explain my rea-
SSns for this withdrawal from society.
order to do SO shall be Obliged
Rf my relations with Major
iou see, i have always felt that It
"as' In sense. my duty to move In
5000 society. and ! have been at some
1h' 30 to arrange my affairs and
''al relations a. to be able to attend
-" q the better GLASS Of private en-
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DRIVEN TO CANNIBALISM.
shipwrecked Crew Tell n story OF
Great Hardships.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press)
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, July 3.-The
steamship Queen arrived yesterday from
Sitka. and reports Capt. Huntley. the
third mate, and fifteen survivors of
the whaling bark James Allen, wrecked
in Western Alaska. had arrived at Stka
and taken passage for San Francisco.
The survivors report that they endured
such circumstances as to he compelled
to eat the flesh Of their dead compan-
ions.
Four men were drowned by the cap
sizing OF a boat and two died of starv-
alton. Fifteen more are missing.
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TAILOR CHENKEN ARRESTED,
Caught by the sheriff for Swind-
ling His Creditors.

Elias Chenken. formerly in the tailor.
ing business at 159 East Broadway. was
arrested late yesterday afternoon by
Deputy Sheriff Wagering upon an order
issued by Justice Van Wyck. of the City
Court, In n suit brought by Dahlmar
Bros. to recover S2l2.49. The plaintiffs
allege that the defendant and his part
ner. Abraham Neuman, secured credit
for goods to the amount mentioned by
declaring that they had a stock OF 500
and owed no debts.
These representations, the plaintiffs
claim, were false. They also claim tina
Chenken gave a note to an outside per-
son Just before the debt to Dahlman
Bros. became due. and that the stock
was sold out
Chenkens former partner corrobora ties
the plaintiffs.
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SMALLPOX TAKES A JUMP.
seven New Cases Transferred 4
North Brother Island.

Seven new cases OF smallpox were re-
ported at the Bureau OF Contagious Dis
eases this morning.
The patients are Thomas Higgins,
twenty-seven years old, Of bo5 East Six
teenth street; Michael Noonan, thirty
years old. and Michael Fitzgerald. sixty
three years old. both of 1851 Water street;
GRECO Boseo, sixteen months old, OF S
Baxter street; Minnie Bruner twenty
months old. OF 800 West Forty first
street: Mary Citro. six months old. OF
510 Courtlandt avenue. and Patrick Fitz-
gerald. Twenty-Five years old. who was
found at Chambers Street Hospital last
night. All Of the sufferers were removed
to North Brother Island this morning.
The case Of Minnie Bruner Is the sec
ond case that has been taken from 1903
West Forty-first street since yesterday.
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INNOCENT MAN IN JAIL.
Daniels Must Stay In Prison
Through OHcIRl CarcIessnesS,

Col. Hare. the lawyer, was at the
District-Attorney's Office this morning.
trying again to solve the puzzle sur
rounding his client. Thomas J. Daniels.
now imprisoned in the Tombs. an &C.
knowledged guiltless man. of the charge
of assault in the second degree on the
word OF Assistant District-Attorney
O'Harr. The man cannot be discharged
because the Indictment has been lost.
Acting District-Attorney Mcintyre,
when the facts were laid before him
this morning, urged Col. Hare to
see Assistant District-Attorney Battle.
and have him certify to the loss of the
Indictment. Mr.. Battle was seen and he
refused to act in the matter.
All he would do was to promise that
he would have the case laid before the
Grand Jury, and have new Indictment
found or the prisoner discharged.
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Left 1900. 900 to His Niece.

Miss Lucille Anderson. the nineteen-year- old
daughter OF John Anderson. . retired produce mer-
chant. living at SO West seventy-second street.
has Just been notified that BY the death Of an uncle
In Scotland she has fallen heir to $500. ooo The
uncle. who was a strict churchman. left half Of
the amount named to Mias Anderson's brother on
condition that he would lead q good religious life,
but at the last moment changed his will. leaving
oil to the young girl. The AFTER, however, will
zee that her brother gets his share when he
reaches his twenty-sixth year. He Is now twenty
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(By Associated Press.)
OSwEGO. n. Y. July 3.-Robert Mellin, thr-
teen years old, last evening procured a boat,
sculled out TO deep water, disrobed, lesped into
the river and drowned His mother was
buried yesterday and at the grave Robert showed
signs Of insanity caused by grief. The body was
recovered by the life saving crew.
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vANCEBURG. Ky. July 3.-Charles Dusan
tw enty-one years old, shot and fatally wounded
Miss Matte Hull. eighteen years old. near Toies'
boro. on Sunday. Dusan had been waiting on
the Young lady for some time. but when he pro-
posed she refused to marry him. Il is thought
Dusan is insane, as he has been acting strangely
for some time
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Rondout Man Drowned Here.

The body Of William Clancy. twenty years old,
a boatman at Rondout. n. Y. was found floating
in the North River on Thirty fourth street at I
o'clock this morning. He had been missing since
Saturday night, and 10 supposed - have fallen
overheard at the place where tho body was found.
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A Boston's Physicians Praise,
Professor Muny on's Splendid Work.

Prof. Munyon's marvellous success haH
attracted the attention of the Who'll,
medical world. and his Office Is crowded
stinate cases brought to test his methods
after all others fail Every case re.
ceiyes personal attention. Thorough
medical examinations and advice Also.
lutely free, Open all day; Sundays, 8 ia
o p NJ. East 14th street, between
Fifth avenue and Union Square.
Munyon's Remedies sold by all druraists