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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

The Bridge Trustees met yesterday 70 act hnally
in the matter Of electric lighting in the Bridge cars
superintendent Martin reported in favor OF con-
tract with the Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
ing and Trading Company for $4.+" but his re-
mort was laid upon the table. and bids VIII be sought
for the pant They will be opened at speciai meet
ing Of the trustees october l6
Ii was said yesterday that Hiram S. Thomas the
colored man who recently purchased No. lSl Fort
Greene Place will move into the house with MS
family this month.
Patrick Moran, Of No. l5l Wolcott-st.. was ar
rested on a charge Of drunkenness on september
o. and sent to Raymond Street jail. He has been III
there ever since then Dr. Shepard. the county phy-
slcian diagnosed the as del!rium tremens' out
the father Of the sick says he was Induced 70
drink embamlng fluid for whiskey a; wake ana
that 1t poisoned him.
There were 34O7.3 s2 Brdge-car passengers In Sep
TENDER an increase Of l2s7I over the corresponding
month las, year.
Thomas Peniergast and Frank German. attached
10 the police force OF the Tweniyfrs Precinct were
dismissed for misconduct yesterday.
There were permits for 2sS new buildings 10 cost
81 02l 77S, granted in September.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
NOI1NT VERNON.

The Board Of Education of Mount Vernon sat untii
midnight on Monday dlsposng of the business OF
the seven schools II decided that the Hgh
School session should be from a. m TIL p m
daily instead of from 9 til g. with an hour and
quarter intermssion Other questions connected
with the development Of the High School were re-
ferred to the Committee on Teachers and Dsclp-
line There were five separate proposals SUBMITTED
for the construction Of the new school building AT
Fulton-ave and Monroc-st.. and the award was
made to the lowest bidders, Messrs. Dawson
Archer Their bid is for the construction OF the
building complete Gnc'uding heating. plumbing
double floors metal cOrnices, metal ceiling, etc)'
s23l74 For rock excavation the contractor is TO re-
ceye 81 30 per cubic yard. and 80 cents for earth
excavation. The other bids were S2ioE, YALE
s2430O and s2i.9OO respectively. Many com
plants are again heard concerning additional rules
of the New York City Suburban Water company
a copy of the rules has been mailed 10 each sun
scriber because. the circular asserts many hre6u
larites having occurred in connection with he use OF
the The rules require that owners OF premises
must make application for the exact fixtures ana
purposes desired, and upon the acceptance OF the
application a service permit Will be Issued 10 De de-
livered by the to the plumber before the c0-
mencement of the work. Another RUE prescr pcs
the restrictions placed upon the plumbers; For the
first violation Of these the plumber VIII De Hheu
not less than g. For the second offence ms license
will be revoked. Another rule provides that Tor at
tachments other than those authorized by the com
of the company except through fixtures ana Tor the
exact purposes paid for all persons VIII be prose
cuted under the criminal or civil code TAR
for the benefit OF the Grace Baptist Mission Building
Fund (coloretD was begun Lincoln Hall. in Fifth
ave. yesterday, and will continue TIL tomorrow
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
A DENIAL FROM DIR. OSULLIVAN

Dr. w j. OSullivan, one OF the counsel for the de-
fence in the Meyer poisoning case. einphancaly de-
MES the published statement OF Assistant District
Attorney Mcintyre. 10 the effect that Hypnotic in
fuence' would be the line Of defence used In the
trial Of Mrs. Meyer. Not only does ne say that this
supposon is creation OF Mr. McIniyres I'm
aginat!on, but he denies In most emphatic language
the statement Of the prosecuting attorney that the
woman would have confessed had /; no; been for the
hypnotic influence exercised over her by DR.. Meyer
Mr. Mcintyre knows that that Is false" he said.
and more than that. he knows that Mrs. Meyer
has nothing confess" To substantiate his state
men;. DR.. OSu.livan produced letters from Muller
the chief witness for the prosecution. which he
says ne has told the District ttorney repeatedly that
MS evidence In the Meyer trial a pack OF Ease
hoods; and that II liberated he would prove that
Brandt Still. living
and promised that II he was ever successful In his
entreaties with the Dstrct-Attorney to set a DAY
for the trial. he would have the prosecution laughed
out Of court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
NEW-JERSEY.
ELIZABETH.

CHURCH LOTTERIES DECLARED ILLEGAL
Judge Van Sycke. at the opening of the OCTOBER
term Of the Union County Court at Elizabeth yes
terday, informed the Grand Jury that the running
OF lotteries az church fairs and festivals was He
gal. and much OF a violation Of the statute
against gambling as pool-selling on racetracks The
Judge read two newspaper clippings In reference TO
q strawberry festival held some months ago by the
congregation Of ST. JOsephs Roman catholic
Church. North Plainfed. at which there were
drawings for piano silver cardbasket and a
yearly Communication ticket from Plainield to New
drawings took place in the presence of large num-
Der of people. The judge said II would be the duty
Of the Grand Jury to investigate the matter and
take action for the prompt suppression or such Vo-
lations of law by the Indictment OF the offenders
Prosecutor Marsh when the Judge had ceased
speaking. stepped forward and Informed him that
the church and hall where the festival was held
within the jurisdiction Of the Union County auhori
ties. Judge Van SICKLE smiled and admitted his
error and remarked that In this particular
nothing could be done. but he had no doubt such
practices INDUCED In in Union County, and It
would be the jurys duty TO inquire II such offences
had occurred.
A change has been made in the Republican pro-
District October was originally selected. but yes
terday the date fixed for October H. which
is the day the Democratic Congress Conven-
ton meets at Orange The Republican convention
will be held at o'clock In the afternoon In the
Veteran Zouave Armory. at Elizabeth. and the pri-
maries to select delegates Will be held throughout
Union County next Monday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
RECFITERS FOE o. s. TEALLS COMPANIES

IT. consequence Of the 70 assignment OF oliver
Summer Trail. Judge Lacombe. In the INTEL
States Circuit Court ye'-rclay. appointed receivers
for the Real Est ,te Union and the Elmsfori Park
Company both having offices at No. $40 Broadway
on a complaint brought 10y Francis Far1uhar. as
sgnee for Mr.. Teal. Of the Real Estate Union.
Robrrt r Varnum was appointed receiver and on
a complaint brought by Mr.. Far1uhar against the
Emsf0r1 Park Company Ferdinand X Mnrath
81 ~. % Willian-st.. was appointed receiver
Mr. Varnun IL required to give bonds In 5000 and
The receivers are appointed in Mr.. T,al's inter
ests In the complaints by the assignces against
the companies II Is ALLEGED that TeHn owns In the
Real Estate Union OF E.msford. Westchesirr
County stock worth $1,000 and In the Elmsfori
Park Company 800 shares Of stock.
lie had sued each company for S2oHl In the city
Court In September ana obtained Judgment The
order was returned unsatisfed on October l. OF the
three directors OF the companies. W r. g. See had
resigned. william T.. Alien H. and Mr.. Tealrs
assignee complained that Mr.. Teall the third III.
rector. was alone capable OF doing business. Mean
while the companies business suffering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
STFFOLR COUNTY FAR OPENED.

A LARGE NUMBER OF EXHIBITS MANY PEOPLE
ON THE GROUNDS.
The Suffolk County Fair opened nj Rverhead' J."
on the fair grounds yesterday. The fair opened
under the most favorable circumstances The DIS
play of exhibits larger than usual. and all
the classes were hllcd The attendance was large
for the first dav The committee having charge
~ the awarding OF prizes set 10 work in the after
moo, aud hone ~ have their work well under way
by this morning. .,
The troting contests were interestingly contested
= Elljott's Victoria won the three yearold race,
taking three straight heats The best time ior INC
mile was rs II G. Browns Kosali" Hill went
away from her competitors In the four y"ar-old
class 237i2 being the best hcat time for the rae
In the three minute class Il. l. Davis's Mane dis
tanred the field each heat. The second heat was
made in 2.gS which was considered fast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03

Hats are almost as safe a medium
for >windling as shoes.
We recently removed the labels and
placed before man who thought
he knew something about hats, three
Dcrbys: one made by New York's
best 81 halter another made to retail
for So, the third one of our standard
SO hats. He accdently picked out
ours as the best of the trio and then,
as between the two others, selected the
cheaper hat.
\ common oppressed" hat stamped
into shape under hydraulic pressure),
looks when new quite rs well or finer
than substantial hand-tormcd derby
The fraud is not in selling such
goods at their true value, but in palm
ing them of for what they look like.
Protect yourself by dealing where
your money is treated as deposit
while the merchandise is Oh trial.
ROGERS, PEET & co.
' STORES sss H 8.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
HOME NEWS.
WHAT rs GOING ON TO-DAY.


Republican Notification Committees visit to MT
Morton.
Lexow Investigation Committee Cd General ses-
sions Building, 1890 a. m.
National Druggists Association Convention Del
monico's
State Lunacy Commission. Park Avenue Hote!.
E!mira Reformatory Committee. Mott Memorial
Hall
Park and Aqueduct Commissioners meetings
Board of Education. p. m.
New-York State Democracy County Convention.
Cooper Union. p. IN.
Reccnton TO charles T. Sax,on, Logan Club.
Brooklyn evening.
Orange-New- Jersey Athletic Club football match.
Orange p. m.
James G. Blaine Club ia Assembly District NO
50 East Broadway, p. m.
New-York Hospital Training School for Nurses re-
ception No s West S.xteenth-st. TO 10 p. m
German American Reform Union. Terrace Garden
p.
Harlem Democratic Club. No. 100 West One-huh-
dred p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
STATE DECORATION FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Pursuant to Special Order No. l39 issued by the
Adutant General on September q. a board consist
ing OF Colonel Francis Ninton Greene. list Rcgi-
ment Major Henry Chaunccy jr., 9Th Battalion
Captain Augustus W. ConOvcr 7th Regiment: Cap
tain Henry &. Everdel. 23d Regiment. and First
Lieutenant II. II. Treadwel. adjutan;. 22l Regl-
ment. viii meet at the armory Of the list Regiment
at p. to-day for these purposes First to decide
upon the rules under which the state decoration for
long and faithful service shall be awarded and these
rules the board Will submit 10 the AdutantGencral
for approval second, To act upon applications for
this State decoration and 10 decide 10 the ustic,
OF the sane in accordance with approved rules
The proceedings 81 the board convened under
Special Order No. - to select and submit a design
FOR the State decoration Will be submitted to the
board for It's Information.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
cu,rtES scRrRyER RFc0yERfyG.

Charles Scrihner Of Charles Srrbner's soma who
vr,s thrown from wagon by a runaway hors"
which ne was driving near his country home. Tn
Morrstown y. j.. last Saturday. is rapidly r"coT"r-
ing from the SEVERE nervous shock which he go
cclved Arthur H. Scribner. his brother. was Son
At me ,uhshlng- nous. by a Tribune reporter yes
,.rJay Mr Scrhncr said. when l'ft my brother
AT O'Clock this morning he "as n.y. ana dressed
would be- AT his desk tomorrow. but. although p"
Is rapidly recovering. DO not think h" vi" be hrr"
Tor Two or three days yet. Mr. Burngame. the
Editor % magazine. returned To town to-iAy o
and will h.. al work morrow. | haE" heard Moth
ing to-,iay about Mr. Randolph who. with Mr..
BurllnganIe was also thrown from the wagon. but
| have no doubt that he Is all right
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
HE STOLE THE DIAMONDS AND RAN.

A daring robbery committed yesterday after
noon in the jewery store of Henry Healy al NO.
33l Myrtle-ave. stranger went into the pace
where Mr. Healy was alone. and asked him TO
put a hand on his watch. Healy took the watch
to the rear of the to repair II. While at he
work lie heard a suspicious sound ana, turning;
saw the man take Il tray Of diamond rings ana
run away There two men outside. ana MT
Healy did not pursue the thief further than me
door fearing that 1t would be robbed In his alb
sence He shouted to stop the thief. but the man
fled down the street The tray contained SIX dia,
mond rings and two diamond studs. in all valued
at $3.50 TO the police given a description or
the stolen property ana Of the thief The watch ne
left behind is of little value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
RUTHERFORD.

Lyceum Hail. the new building in Ames-ave.. just
completed by Cortlandt L. Parker. was opened on
Monday night by entertainment and reception
given by the Rutherford Vaudeville Club. body OF
local amateurs which contains much good material
The hall IS the largest in Rutherford will seat
about 600 people and was comfortably filled Mon
day night The prosecuting is lSx2o feet. and the
total stage room 20x30 TIE main seating capacity
IS on the ground floor. with balcony that will hold
about 100. Among the Vaudeville Club members
who took part in Mondav nights performance were
Walter Z. Klein. Robert A. Drummer. David l..
Force. James Sinclair Alexander Taylor f. 5.
Partridge Willis c. Snyder. W. H. Mackay and
Elwood Waller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
FOUNDERS DAY AT PRATT INSTITUTE.

The seventh anniversary Of Founders Day. the
slxty-fourth anniversary Of the birth of Charles
Pratt was celebrated with especial exercises yes
terday at Pratt Institute. The Assembly Hall was
filed with the teachers. pupils and friends OF the
Institute Frederick b. Pratt presided. The re-
ligous exercises were conducted by the Rev Or
David Gregg Charles VI Pratt. president OF the
Board of Trustees delivered the annual address.
showing what had be n accomplished in the year
by the school He announced that contracts had
been let foi the new building contain the library.
art department and a large auditorium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
HOBOkEN.

Annie Kampf. who three months
victed at Jersey City OF attempted pocket-picking,
but who. through the efforts Of Warren Dixon. Sc
cured trial. yesterday acquitted. In her
own behalf she gave damaging evidence against De-
tect!ve Nelson, which was referred by Judge Hud-
speth 10 the Grand Jury for investigation. If the
girls statements prove true, the detective will be
arrested: II not she will be prosecuted for perjury.
Miss Kampf is the girl with whom. it reported.
Altenberger fell in love and 10 whom. II is said. he
beQueathed which ne wore in his buttonho!e
on the morning he was hanged Atenberger did not
wear any flower the day he was executed and
ne and Miss Kampf never met.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
DIR. MGLYNN TO SPEAK on STNDIY

Father McGIynn disappointed his audience last
Sunday at Prohibition Park. staten Island. much to
his regret He came shortly after the meeting had
adjourned. thinking he to speak In the evening
instead OF in the afternoon He viii speak In Prohibit
ton Park next Sunday afternoon on the subject
THE \. T. A.-the Cause and Cure: or. What Shall
BE the Relationship of Catholics and PrOtestants IN
America" Prelude. patriotism Va. Vartisanship."
50 treated as to answer the question, Are the
Christian Endeavo-ers right In waging "A no-license
campaign on Staten Isand?'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
JERSEY CITY.

The Jersey City Street and Water Commissioners
will meet Thursday morning to fix a new date
for receiving bios for the proposed new water sup
ply The failure Of the Board OF Finance to concur
In the specification recently adopted makes II i'm
possible 10 comply with the law regarding advertise
ments by the date first named, October %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
KEARNY.

Edward Bull OF Kearny. who has for two days
been on trial at Jersey City for killing his WIFE, was
yesterday convicted OF murder In the second degree
Judge Lippncott called the prisoner to the bar and
told him the jury had shown him more mercy than
either the evidence the law entitled him 10. he
then sentenced Bull to twenty years In state prison.
the extreme penalty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
LONG ISLAND.

HEMPSTEAD-The goth anniversary OF the
establishment OF the first Presbyterian church IN
America will be observed on Sunday. Monday ana
Tuesday in Christ's First Presbyterian Church.
Hampstead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
NEWARK.

The fortieth semi-annual meeting Of the New
Jersey State homeopathic Society held In the
Board of Trade rooms Newark. yesterday Presi-
dent G. T. Applegate. OF New brunswick presided
Papers were read on various subjects. dinner
was given in the evening the Park House. The
session will be resumed to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03

f. e. ". "Odena." T.. & w.
The new nexibie band link button cuY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
Announcements

DIR. LYONS PERFECT TOOTH POWDER.
Keeps the teeth clean and white pures the breath
An elegant toilet luxury. Sold everywhere. - cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03

physician writes: Patients who are run
down dehilitaed Invariably benefited Mllhnus
cnsaya." Ask for Miihaus Is3 broadway q bots $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teehing softens the gums reduces Inflammation slavs
pain. cures wind collie and diarrhoea. cents borie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03
4 POLICEMAN INJURED WHILE ON DUTY

a POLICEMAN INJURED WHILE ON D'lf'
A policeman Of the First Precinct. John cox was
badly injured in an effort 10 trace a burglar yes
terClay morning He was told that light had been
seen in the unoccupied street railroad stable at
Safest and Boerum Place at 80 a. m In COM
pany with Roundsman Parrett he went to the place
in at A broken window He had just said: wv ait
until get inside. and you can hand me the light,
when he fell through hole In the moor ne "en i
struck on a cement floor. No bones were broken
taken 10 n hospital No trace Of burglar was
found in the building which is owned by the Allan
tic Avenue COMPANY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03

Henry A. Daniels NJ d.
80 WEST sgTH-sT
Diseases Of he Nervous system C.nuo.r,,o.rx ~.
rama Impotenty and steriity Hours 10 1 4 % W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03

AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN

IN FAVOR OF THE GREATER NETWORK.
The members of the Consolidation League met
Yesterday afternoon in the Art Association Build
ing TO provide ways and means for presenting to the
public the questions involved in the vote upon the
subject Of annexation this fall. James Matthews
presided James s. T. Stranahan spoke in favor OF
estlv advocated the scheme OF consolidation win
New-York. f. VI. Grout presented the need OF a n
pamphlets circulars and public meetings. 1t was
decided do all that II was possible 10 90 III tie
short time before the election Financial commit
tee was appointed. consisting of James McMaho1'
Percy Williams. Eugene G.. Blackford, h. D.
Granger and Henry Batterman. and *l2U was
promptly subscribed by those present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-03

Average per week, 1@G9W@x
THIS CIRCULATION 10 ENTIRELY AMONG PAKS~
Frs AND VILLAGERS. AND COVERS THE EAsaS
MIDDLE AND WESTERN STATES.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-27
Goethe ON the Nicaragua Canal.

From Eckermann's Conversations
WEDNESDAY, February q, lSG-
Dined with Goethe. He spoke with adj
mratiOn Of Alexander Won Humboldt,
whose views as to the project for making
a passage through the Isthmus OF Pana-
ma appeared TO have particular in
terest FOR him. Humboldt" said Goethe.
has, with a great knowledge OF his sub
feet, given other points where, by making
use of some streams which flow into the
Gulf Of Mexico the end may be perhaps
better attained than at Panama. All this
Is reserved for the future and for an en-
terprising spirit. SO much. however. Is
certain, that If they succeed in cutting
such a canal that ships OF any burden ana
size can be navigated through IL from the
Mexican Gulf to the Pacific Ocean, in
Vulnerable benefits would result to the
whole human race. civilized and uifcvi-
lized. But | should wonder II the United
States were to let an opportunity escape
of getting such work into their own
hands. II may be foreseen that this
young State, with its decided prediction
to the West will, in thirty or forty years.
have occupied and peopled the large tract
VI ldiiQ DtyOHu tut
1t may, furthermore. be foreseen that
along the whole coast Of the Pacific
Ocean. where nature has already form
ed the most capacious and secure har
bors. important commercial towns will
gradually arise for the furtherance OF
IA great intercourse between China and the
East Indies and the United States. In
such case 1t would not only be desirable.
but almost necessary. that a more rapid
communication should be maintained be-
tween the eastern and western shores OF
North America. both by merchant ships
and men-of-war, than has hitherto been
possible with the tedious. disagreeable,
and expensive voyage round Cape Horn.
therefore repeat that II Is absolutely
Indispensable for the United States to
effect a passage from the Mexican Gulf
TO the Pacific Ocean, and I am certain
that they will do it,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-27

- we cannot agree upon one particular
series OF school histories. we are not
likely TO make very great progress In
our cause OF dIslodEing northern histo-
ries from southern schools. Perhaps the
school-book publIshing-house about to be
established at Richmond will be able to
solve the problem. The Dispatch IL In
formed that the corporators Of that COM
pany have the refusal OF the Ms OF a his
tory which IL well endorsed by educators
After all. any history, or series OF his
tories, must be approved BY, teachers be-
fore Il can come into general use. Some
of our southern histories are able pro-
auctions. but seem not well adapted to
SCHOOL use--ln other words. are not writ
ten so as to interest young people. Our
Peter Farley Is yet TO appear IL he VIII
but present himself soon fortune awaits.
him.
The movement In favor OF suitable
series OF southern school histories has
always had the support OF the Dispatch
always will have, until our want ~ sup
piled. Therefore 1t Is natural that we
should wish TO discover what are the I'm
pedIments 10 success how II Is that the
southern histories now before our public
have not succeeded better in competition
with northern histories.