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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
THEY WE'RE SUSPICIOUS.
From The Washington Star.

Major Pollock. who superintendent Of free
delivery in the Postofice Department under the
last Administratio for time stationed
on the frontier Indian agent and was well
chiefs among the red Whenever they sent
delegations TO Washington 10 have a powwow with
the Great Father the Majors office was TO be
visited by them, and they came sometimes In
crowds.
On one occasion, while the Indians were making
another room and called up the Indian Once. When
his call was answered he said:
Tell Frank &c come to the phone. Frank was
haf-breed employed in the Indian ONCE.
Hello, Frank" said the Major Hold the
phone minute. Your uncle is here. and wants TO
talk with you.
Then he went into his ONCE and led one OF the
Want to talk to Frank said the Major. placing
the transmitter In the chiefs hand
After many grunts and suspicious glances at the
mysterious Continuance, the little trumpet was
Now, go ahead Frank"
grin spread over the Indians face and he
dropped the transnitter. After trying In vain 10
look behind the instrument, he stuck his head out
OF the window and looked around Then with be-
wildered look he to the door and looked up and
down the corridor
The Major explained 10 him that Frank up
town in another building but the chief wasn't con-
WINGED, and called another Indian. While the second
Indian listening, the first chief watched the
Majors lips closely, evidently suspectins some
ugh grunted the second chief. as ne dropped
the transmitter and looked under desk and out OF
q window.
The Major couldn't satisfactorily explain the mat
ter to the chiefs, and finally was forced TO put on
where they found Frank at the phone waiting for
more talk"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
ALWAYS PLACES FOR "ISERS."

1.-THE kind Of men / want to hire said news
paper publisher the other day while talking to a
friend ARE seldom to be had. No matter what
their line of business. 'sers Ia word that ryhmes
with scissors) never out Of work. and always
get good money ! want some Users.
"Tsersv" exclaimed his companion. What on
earth are isers'?'
'ro explain what they are" replied the pub
Usher. Get me tell you story of a want ad.'
Once a man wished TO employ for his circus ar
acrobat who could throw triple somersauls. SO he
put want ad In the paper In reply to the
advertisement he received fifty letters. Together
with frieId he read them over. Some Of the
letters he pu. In pile by themselves; they were
the ones that read something like this
Dear Sir: You advertise for a who can
throw a triple somersaut / used TO throw triple
eomersaults, and think that after little practice
] could do IL again. ia like trial
THE other letters put In another pile. and
ran something like this:
Dear Sir: l a good acrobat. but while never
have thrown triple somersaults think with little
practice could do II. I'd Ike TO have a trial
well saie the circus man. as he shook his head
eadiy there .hey are-hfty letters from nifty aero
bats. Twenty-Five of them has beens': twenty
five are going obes, but there amt an iser' IN
the whole lot"
"Now ! want Users and go does every other
business man. but they are all employed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
LIGHT on 4 BIG SIVINDLE.

ARRESTS IN CHICAGO OF MEN WHO DEFRAUDED
NETWORK JEWELLERS OUT OF $4,000.
Chicago Dec. 1.-THE myster Of the Harry Leon
failure in Chicago. by which about twenty we'll
known New-York jewelry houses were defrauded
of 500 worth OF jewery in September last, has
been cleared away by the Pinkerton Detective
Agency, and two of the principals in the case have
been arrested.
Since the failure last September Harry Leon has
been in hiding. ana was only found last week by
the agency Leon had the choice OF telling how the
fraud carried out. and who was implicated or
Of going 10 jail. lie decided he would rather stay
out of jail and told his story. His confession i'm
plcates Avail A Ketcham. Peter ID. Eberman, O.
c. St Clair John + Bull and man named cas-
tleregh. alias Lyon. 1t also makes things rather
unpleasant for banker Henry ID. Tolman of this
city. who aided in the plot though he possibly
was an innocent tool. ketcham and Eberman are
already behind the bars
Leon says that he working for Madison-st.
Jewery firm when he was approached By Ketcham
ana Eberman. who offered to him up in business
and make him rich They explained that he TO
represent that he had inherited $4,000 and upon
such representation to obtain stock OF iewe.ry on
credit. The two men were willing to put up some
money 10 give coOrng his claims of Inheritance
Eberman went 70 the Central Trust Company and
deposited 5000 in Le0us name. AZ soon as the de-
post was made he took certificate OF deposit
from Leon. properly indOrsed. so that. while the
money WAS not in his name. it was still under his
control. ketcham the Royal Trust Com
pany and deposited s. 90 in the same manner This
was not quite enough OF a showing, 50 Tolmdn was
called on TO furnish $4,000 more To.nian took the
money 20 the Commercial National Bark II - said.
and deposited ths money to the credit Of Harry
Leon. but before he left the building he had he
deposit certificate in his possession. Endorsed over
by Leon. that his money was safe For this
service. It IS alleged, that Mr. To.man received the
$50.
This being accomplished Leon wrote to the New
York jewelers. Association that he going to
Qpel business ~ Chicago. and opened negotiations
for his stock He represented that he had just in
hcr.;ei $1,000, and that there present $3l 900
TO his credit in Chicago banks. HIS statements as
regards the deposits We're Investigated, and the
banks books showed that the money In reality
deposited TO the mans credit. As the in
vestigation completed the money was with
drawn and went back into the Golfers of It's right
full owners, and Leon remained pennlless Leon
placed his orders received the goods and then
made away with them.
Other arrests will probably follow, and ii is ex-
pected that Newly rk jewellers viii recover part
at least Of their losses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
RED CROSS PREPARING FOR WORK
BUSY SCENES AT THE HEADQUARTERS IN WASH
INGTON

BUSY SCENES AT THE HEADQUARTERS IN WASH
INGTON.
Washington Dec 14-At the headquarters of the
American National Red Cross this morning the
permanent stan was busi.y engaged in making ar
rangements for modifying the skilled staff which
will initiate the relief work in Turkey soon as the
requisite guarantees of hearty support are iorth-
coming These workers now scattered through
out the country. engaged in the various occupations
which sustain them when great calamity re-
ou!res their presence. Most of them are already
aware that their services will be required In desc
lated Armenia during the next six or eight months
Barton that they arranging their private aairs
for possible years absence. and Will be ready 10
share with her the dangers and responsibilities IN
Volved in the greatest of relief movements Inc
preparatons for the present undertaking are neces-
sarilv attended with greater deliberation ana eau
tion than those hitherto carried out under MISS
Bar;ons guidance, as in no former experience or
country and operate far from its principal sources
OF announcement. This. however. does not deter
the executive officers Of the American National Red
Cross who confident of the cordial support OF
al, the National Red Cross organizations acting u-
der the convention Of Geneva In fact. cable dis
patch OF approval from the international President
Of the Red Cross. Gustave Moynier of Switzerland
leaves doubt to the cooperation OF al. coun-
tries In the work
Until Miss Barton arrives in Turkey, however,
and the distribution of food to the starving Is ac-
tually begun compete dependence is naturally
placed American sympathy with the prosecuted
Armenians.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
4 RED CROSS ENTERTAINMENT.
THE MANAGEMENT AND OBJECTS OF THE HOS
PITAL IN THIS CITY.

THE MANAGEMENT AND OBJECTS OF THE HOS
PITAL IN THIS CITY.
The first benefit performance in aid Of the New
York Red Cross Institute given last evening
at Chickerlng Hall. The attendance was good but
not so large as the occasion warranted, although
the vaudeville performance arranged by the COM
mttee good one
The Red Cross Society was the outcome Of a
little book entitled Souvenir de Solferino," writ
ten by Henri Dunant Swiss gentleman who.
battle of Soiferno. and greatly impressed with
the suffering of soldiers from lack of suitable care
He presented his views to the Committee or PUP
lie Utility. of Switzerland and this was finally the
means Of calling a convention of the nations at
Geneva. in August, 1864, when the Red cross, so,
society through laudable desire TO honor Switzer-
land the little Republic ghicn called the conVen-
ton her flag. white cross on red neld, WIN
to-day the only military hospital flag In the civilized
world protecting all persons who work under H. OF
rightfuily wear it, from molestation in their hu-
name service.
The New-York Institute embraces training school
for nurses and a hospital Cor the reception OF
patients suffering from diseases and from injuries
tufe also furnishes. when required, medical, sur,
gical and nursing attendance IN private muses. anu
elsewhere outside the hospital. The treatment and
nursing Of patients Is freely given TO all appican IS,
irrespective of nationality, religion other cond-
tons either at the hospitals or at their homes ana
no patient is denied treatment and nursing on ac-
count of poverty or inability to pay the customary
at No. 23S West Onehundredth-st, and is supported
only by membership fees patients fees and gifts
The officers of the New-YorS Red Cross Institute
are Mrs Charles H Raymond president; Charles
H. H. Cottrell, vice-presdent; Mrs. Page Cooper
Dennis secretary; DR.. Gottl!eb Steger. treasurer.
the members Of its medical staff many we'll
known surgeons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
BROTHERS, TIE VOTE FOR MAYOR


Alexander Bullock and J. o. Bullock brothers.
are tied for the highest office in the gift Of the peo-
pie OF Pleasant Grove Alexander who rejoices in
Republican principles and the nckn anne OF Sandy"
curtailed by one supporter 10 san" yesterday
established by representatives, his right two
votes that brought his total for the majority OF
the Utah County city to ll3. the point reached by
his Democratic brother. James O.. on Election Day.
The two brothers may now hold family reunion.
and feature OF the day play freeze-out shake
Is TO say they may do If the rule concerning the
apply only in when the parties in interest re-
quire an arbiter to determine the result
The contest made before the Canvassin
Board yesterday afternoon. Messrs Wadlegh and
Clark two CT the election Judges and Republican
Precinct Chairman Thorne and j. .. Bullock were
present. Arthur Brown represented Alexander Bull
lock- while J. o. Buocks rights protected
by j. l.. Rawlins. y vote for Alexander Bullock
that had been put in the box but not counted be-
cause of the voters disputed right TO vote was
counted by consent. scratched ballot on which
the -. o. had been erased and San" substituted
the point upon which the fight occurred Mr..
Rawlins maintained that as the judge of election
had opened separate account for San" Bullock
placing the solitary vote to the mythical gentle
mans credit the action must be final so far least
a ministerial board was concerned. Mr. Brown
urged that the voters intent was clear and pro-
duced the affidavit OF Axel johnson. who swore he
voted for San Bullock. intending thereby to sup
port Alexander Bullock
Messrs. Lynch. Echnor and Whitney supported a
motion that the vote be counted. and the tie re-
suited. each candidate then having ll3 votes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
4 TOTGH STORY.



There is an alligator farm on the Wekiva River
In Florida. Its owner Is Steve Melton. Lately sew
eral loads OF pine-knots have been delivered there.
and some wonder has been expressed as to what
use Melton would put them. Said he:
Feed them to my aliigators, Of course. What do
you think am going 10 do with them? Don't you
know that alligators always cat light-wood knots
before going into winter quarters? That Is the first
OF six lighter loads of the knots | have bought and
ana goos TO have them taken TO my alliga Tor
farm am going TO give an excursion a steamer
TO the farm, and Will give every opportunity
to see the winter feeding or course. / VIII take
along half dozen dogs from the city pound and
lot OF catfish to whei the appettes of the gators
They Will then be In trim for the lght-wood knots
Did you ever gator swallow light wood
knot? No? Well. you Just come along with me on
that excursion and | will show you a sight that
few people besides the natives of the wiids OF
southern Florida ever witness. The knots are not
thrown into the water. They scattered over
a hve-acre lot just as though they fell from the
trees. After having their appettes whetted by
CANNES and catfish the gators crawl out on the
bank ana begin their feast Each gator stretches
out full length on the ground. He looks around
ana calculates the distance TO the nearest knot
With a quick movement Of his tail the knot is
Knocked into the air and is deftly caught in the
open Jaws One gup and the knot disappears Oh.
US fun to watch them They experts and sell
dom miss knot TAi1 is repeated until every knot
Is disposed Of Then they vi back into the water
CAD are seen no more till next spring"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
HORIZONS IN MEXICO.
LOOKED UPON As GOOD CITIZENS.
m The Butte Inter Mountain

LOOKED UPON AS GOOD CITIZENS
From The Butte Inter Mountain.
The Mormons have obtained a greater foothoM
down IN the Southern Republic than most Americans
are aware ana Mormon colonies have been estab:
In the dry and arid desert Of Chihuahua. Do they
live in open polygamy? Well should say they do
the dy OF OF nd as a
safe from molestation. for the Governors Of the
They began coming TO Mexico about ten years
ago, when the Government decided to enforce the
that the practice OF plurality Of wives was doomed
IN III, the United States. the Mormons turned thsir
eyes longingly 70 Mexico. where down in the arid
deserts a safe haven OF rest could be established
and oSaces th hy ny sn n &
people that they have made the deserts blossom as
Juarez. pacheo and other places in Northern Mex
ico but these places were not desert ground by any
in the Republic As 0 result sSTtf he Momon.
supply all the northern towns
In Dlaz, one OF the colonies OF the Morn,ons
man who happens to be blessed with several wives
has separate residences for them. generally adjon
Kn s eacH ot9sr Each member OF the colony
smith happens to have marital n snGnes
With Sister Jennie Smith POSSIBLY wife No D. he
wife No. p and 50 on until he has made the round
OF the ladies' comprising his family. There is no
and control Of his religion besoten ' of sensns fy'
Their belief In the hereafter is dedication Of the
dead IN proportion TO the number OF times the de-
ceased has g; been Joined in wed.ock. A woman can
the powers that be deem il necessary that the de.
ceased become sancthed There Is an element Of
terrorism IN the system In order TO reach the en-
Joyments OF the hereafter woman's life must be
such such as TO- warrant her being called by her hus-
band 10 join the assembly OF the glorifed IL is poly
thesm. the leading spirit of the after-world being
ADAM and the next In rank Jesus Christ Mahomet
Joseph Smith and Brigham Young and so on
through numoerless saints that are more difficult
temple " -
AS coonists. however. and setting aside polygamy.
tne Moimons are diiigent and Industrious peo-
pie. naturally clannsh and devoted to their
interests The whole Mormon live under a sort
or communism Being all good farmers their we'll
cultivated acres form some of tn CHI DIGEST properties
IN all Mexico. Good roadmakecs the approaches 10
the colonies are all well graded weaid roads that
neIghbors
Their houses are all built on the American plan.
anu, while plan and unostentatlous the Mormon
towns remind us Of the interior agricultural COM
munltes or the States. Thrifty and economical they
KNOW now TO drive good bargain even In Mexico.
ana an OF them are prosperous. They have schools
Tor their children and temples for their worship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
SIDEWALK LIVING STATTARY.
From the Chicago Record.

From the Chicago Record
II ever you meet pair Of bronze statues walk
Ing along the street II will surprise you little
first. Living statuary" is made form of side
walk entertainment in Paris.
The statues" have their faces smeared with
bronze powder while their wigs. hats and garments
have been thoroughly coated with bronze paint
Two OF these weird objects were passed the
boulevard evening. for they never come out
until after dark and they were at once followed
When they came &c outdoor cafe with overhead
lamps they stopped and one OF them made
speech. and in doing wrinkled his metallic feat
ures until 1t seemed certain that they would crack
He and his associate statue were attired sol
diers. They struck several heroic poses in the
doorway where the light could fall them, and
the effec; wa very good When they stood st
they seemed TO be real bronze statues.
The people at the tables mildly approved the
exhibition and gave few coppers. The statues
then moved to the next place
In Paris If people will not leave their places In
the boulevard to seek entertainment the entertain
ment to them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
HAS CAMPOS RESIGNED?

IT Is SAID THAT GENERAL wEYLER WILL Sue
cEED HIM AS COMMANDER IN CUBA.
Paris. Dec IA dispatch from Madrid TO the
Figaro" says that General Martinez Campos has
resigned his command Of the Spanish army in
al present commanding the Fourth Corps Of the
Spanish army, with headquarters at Barcelona.
Viewed In the contemporaneous light OF the crisis
the Madrid Ministry and the reported resigna-
ton Of certain members. this dispatch 10 the
Figaro is worthy Of certain amount Of ere
dence. But this is not the first or the second time
that the resignation Of the Captain General has been
repored-only to be denied the next day-and
through much more trustworthy sources than the
Figaro of Paris.
II has long been believed in Madrid that General
Campos has possessed the peculiar characteristic
Of being able to win battles without succeeding in
crushing out rebel spirit. Perhaps 1t is now be-
neved by the Government In Madrid that he Is no
longer able to win battles. However. he has been
brave soldier and his services to Spain have been
great He went through the Morocco campaign
and made a member of the STAFF OF the Com
mander-in- Chief Of the Spanish Army. This is his
third experience In putting down the Cuban patriots
He sent 10 the island In 1864 colonel In 1870
he returned to Spain to help suppress the Carlists.
He was then made a brgadier-general. When
king Amadeo abdicated he declared allegiance TO
the republic and was PVT on the retired list He
He wrote a letter to the Minister OF War offering
10 nRnt as a private SOlCler, ana was promptly re-
leased and placed in command Of the lIId Division
OF the Army OF the North then engaged In fighting
the Carlists From 1874 until 1876 he gained many
brilliant victories IN 1871 he went to Cuba
mandcr-in chief Of the Spanish forces there. In
1879 he went back TO Spain after series OF brilliant
campaigns. which defeated rebels without dispers-
ing capturing them. On his return 10 Madrid .he
was made President OF the Council and Minister of
War; but he presently resigned. for the Govern
ment refused to carry out his promises TO the
who has been frs, called in consultation by the
Throne. Last April. when the Government In Mad
rid BEGAN to realize how serious the rebellion In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
A SHORT AsuANTEE CAMPAIGN PLANNED.


A SHORT AsHANTEE CAMPAIGN PLANNED.
THE COMMANDER PROMISES TO END 1T IN SIXTY
pAYs-PRINcE HENRY HAS HIS LIFE INSURED.
London Dec IA dispatch from Cape Coast
Castle SAYS that II IL the intention OF Coionei Sir
Francis Scott commanding the British Ashantee
oxpedition that the campaign shall be hnished and
the expedition returned 20 the coast within sixty
days.
An English insurance company has received
solid premium for writing a policy on the HE OF
Prince Henry of Battenberg. who volunteered Tor
the Motley is 10000 The consensus OF opinion
among military men is that II II hard on Colonel
Sir Francis Scott who commands the expedition.
70 be saddled with the responsibility OF looking out
for the safety OF the Prince. AS the Prince was
leaving Aldershoi to Join the steamer that takes
IN, IN Africa he received telegram from his
mother-in-law the Queen. expressing her best
wishes for a prosperous voyage and safe return.
Princess Beatrice. Prince Henrys wife ana the
duchess Of Connaught wept as they Kissed nm
ooodbv and the Prince also in tears Another
court favorite. Lieutenant-Colonei T. W. Stopford'
formerly page OF honor TO the Queen, has also
oo,a on the expedition. II Field-Marshal Lord
Wolseley the commander-in-chief OF Inc army, eA-
noc:ed that there would be Serious WOrk WIN the
Asbantees he would not have allowed Prince Hen
nv and Prince Christian victor VINO also Voiuh-
,9cerad for the service to have gone with the ex-
nedftion or at least would not nave permitted
ihem TO be placed in any position where their hves
would be endangered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
CONTROLLER PALMER WAITING.
THE BROOKLYN OFFICIAL WANTS ADVICE of
COUNSEL on THE PURCHASE OF THE UHL-
MANN FRANCHISE BY THE EAST RIVER
BRIDGE COMMISSION.


Since the last meeting OF the new East River
Bridge Commission at which Controller o. w.
Palmer of Brooklyn. not present, 1t has been
intlmated that only his approval was required 10
complete the agreement to purchase the Ihmahh
franchise Yesterday Controller Palmer talked
about the Uhmann charter, but would not say
whether he is in favor of the purchase or against
The price asked for the franchise was at first
5000 900 1t was considerably modified, however,
when the franchise included provision that
the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad should have permits
sion to run its trains TO New-York City. Then II
was said that the Commission was offering 100000
for the franchise but the correctness Of these fig
ures is not known.
The Commission appointed President Baird and
Treasurer Deeves to discuss the question with the
Controllers of New-York and Brooklyn, and secure
their presence at the Wednesday meeting Control
Ter Palmer did not 90. Controller Fitch, however,
got there iate
Controller Palmer said yesterday:
''One day last week committee OF the trustees OF
the new bridge protect-President Baird and Treas
urer Dewes-wth their counsel. Messrs Choate and
Ingraham called on me. When Mr.. Ingraham
showed me a statement in regard to the Uhmann
franchise I said | should like to the map show
Ing the lines Of the bridge before deciding After
ward they sent me map showing four proposed
proposed to adopt. This map was not sent to me
until several days aafterward after urging by Mr..
Controller Palmer then explained how he had been
prevented by previous engagements from being
ing the trustees wanted to have him attend last
Friday Besides that he said. he did not have all
Il have had chance to look into the yet.
he said. My counsel will investigate the law, and
probably receive a report from him Monday. 1
am not prepared now to say, whether am in favor
the purchase or against IT, or shall not be until
| hear from my counsel