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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
A TAXPAYER OBJECTS.
HE SAYS THE JAMAICA STREET LIGHTING
CONTRACT is ILLEGAL.
JUSTICE GOODRICH RESERVED DECISION IN THE
CASE INSTITUTED BY WILLIAM NJ SCOTT

JUSTICE GOODRICH RESERVED DECISION IN THE
CASE INSTITUTED RY WILLIAM NJ. SCOTT
TO DETERMINE THE MATTER.
william NJ Scott. taxpayer OF the village OF
Jamaica Queens County applied yesterday 10 JUS
tce Goodrich Of the Supreme Court for writ or
mandamus TO compel the Board OF Village Irus-
tees to revoke and cancel resolution awarding the
contract for lighting the village TO the Jamaica
Electric Light Company at an aggregate cost
for the year Of S10500. Edward Cromwell. the
lawyer for Mr.. Scott. said they made no charge OF
fraud or bad faith in regard to the awarding OF the
contract but they claimed simply that the Board
acted Illegally and violated the village charter.
Mr. Cromwell said that the charter provides that
the Board of Trustees shall consist Of seven men,
bers incuolng the president four to make quo
rum At meeting of the Board on July II there
we're six members present. The vote on the resolu-
lions to give the contract for electric lighting was
three to two President Charles r. Twombly not
voting but declaring the resolution carried Irus-
tees W. J. Stanford, Thomas Higgins and Thomas
Foley voted for the resolution. and Trustees Gran
vile Yeaon and |. II. Boyce against 1t. Mr.. Crom-
well says that to make the action of the Board legal
and valid the president should have voted. II he
had voted In the negative the resolution would not
have been carried. He said that by the village
charter all the trustees required to vote. ana
could be excused only on the ground that they
were interested in the subject before the Board
would IT be straining the construction of the
presidents act in declaring the resolution carried
to say that he assented to it? asked Justice GOOD
rich. ~, c-,
we'll land it cannot be said that he assented by
merely declaring the resolution carried 49,
tees said that President Twombly after the
ing declared that he favored the resolution JUS
Ee Ws saa he President
to the resolution. but reserved his decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
TROTBLE OVER A PAVEMENT.

There was trouble in Pennsylvania-ave. on Friday
afternoon between Inspector Leach OF the Park
DEPARTMENT and contractor named Mcguire. who
is LAYING a vitrifed pavement According to the
contract. 2s-inch stones must be used Inspector
Leach says that those being used are much larger
than this and when he found how things were go
inc no ordered the men to quit work Mcguire soon
found his men standing Idle. and ordered them TO
resume work Leach again interfered. and Mcguire
went TO the Park Department, where he was told
that Richard Jones superintendent under Chief
Neserole was the man for him TO see inspector
Ieach applied for aid at the Seventeenth Police
Precinct After procuring from Sergeant Eason a
promise of assistance from five officers, Leach de-
cided that he did not want them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
IMPROVEMENTS ~ THE GREENE AVENUE
BAPTIST CHTRCH

DR. Cornelius Woefkin pastor Of the Greene Ave-
nue. Baptist Church, has been spending his vacation
In Europe visiting all the important capitals. and
many Of the chief cities. He arrived In Lone last
Friday and is expected TO return home on the Lu-
cana next Friday
The Greene Avenue Baptist Church has been un-
dergong thorough repairs and also some altera-
tons In the absence of its pastor. large gallery
is being built in the church TO accommodate the
congregation which has grown since the Doctor
became the pastor until the church Is now far too
small to accommodate all those who wish 10 attend
the services So extensive have been these changes
and repairs that the church will not be ready by
September l. and II will be necessary TO hold the
services In the iecture-room until about the middle
of the month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
WANTS 4 PAINES CERTIFICATE RETOKED.

enrema Court Justice Goodrich yesterday
GRANTED an orHer directing County Treasurer Jo-
seph Dykes OF Queens County and Bella Halke'
the proprietor of A saloon at Union Course Wood
haven. to show cause. on August 81. why liquor
tax certificate granted to Bella Hake on August
10 should not be revoked. The order was granted
az the instance Of Sebastian Raggerman, n resident
- I.riop Course who alleges that the saloon is
within 200 feet Of his dwelling and that his consent
hes not been obtained. Raggerman has been nght-
TIC Tho granting OF a license to the Halke place.
lie compelled BelIa Halke's husband 10 surrender
his auor tax certificate. but fialke turned the place
over IN his wife and she got another certincate
The HaIkes allege that Raggerman Is Interested IN
a saloon near by.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
A FAMILY UNDER ARREST.
n,spr,rr IN DRUG STORE OVER ALLEGED
cruel. TREATMENT OF GIRL CAUSED
THE TROUBLE.

Justice Steers had before him in the Myrtle Ave-
nue. Police Court yesterday a group of persons ar
rested on Friday night by Officer HOFFMAN, or the
Fourth Precinct. for creating a disturbance III a
drug store at LAFAYETTE and Grand ayes. The per-
sons arrested by the policeman were George w.
Howell OF No lls Meserole-st.; Rebecca Howell OF
No 47S Grand-ave. who Is George Hovells mother'
Agate Howell fifteen years old, and another woman.
According to stories told by Agate and Mrs Re-
becca Howell the girl. who is the daughter OF
George Howell had left her home and refused TO
rat,rn because her father and her stepmotner sne
anpred continually beat her and treated her
cr1,eIiv Sergeant White refused to hold the giri
grandmother a charge of kidnapping entered by
Mr. Howell The girl was placed under the charge
of the Society for the Prevention OF cruelty 10 Ch-
dren and the grandmother was held TO TESTIFY
against her son who she says. assaulted her. In
court Howell pleaded not guilty and an officer OF
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty 10 Chil-
dren verified the girls story of cruel treatment.
The girl will be held pending an investigation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
An EyrrRpRrsIyG oRGayGRIyDEG

From The Albany Journal 80,
The grinder Of the street piano Il never 49, N
for "A new attraction For some time a '"uF.o ar
little girls have been following one Of these Zach
wells OF technique and dancing on the sdcM
time Il stopped to play. but tho~e p~tioi,, soxn
have been eclipsed. have seen the pl,nl'ss "A he
does "A song and dance. rather. 4 song OF Tenor
as the music requires. lie has not o an OF
voice and he scars way up on the snhh o,,es A
"Arrahaowan Ye're only Pooling then ep ~ san-
quick step OF some kind and he trips the W" nan,
tastic with A trained hearlike motion on - in
You Remember Sweet Alice. Hen Bolt com IN
somewhere and he sings H. with a uin OF crowd
effective places. lie succeeds In drawing wv"
and between the tunes he passes his hsA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
DID NOT SEEK DEATH, HE SAYS.

Henry Curry twenty eight years old, OF No lA
York-st.. arraiened In the Gates Avenue Police
Court Yesterday morning on the charge OF attempted
suicide entered by Thomas Martin. of No lao Gates
ave Martin is a motorman on the Lberty-ave line
Of the Nassau road and he says that on Friday
afternoon Curry threw himself in front Of his car at
Osborn and Christopher SITS Curry says that ne
Tell under the car while being chased by crowd or
men who wanted to kill him. II Is thought that ne
is partly dernented. He was badly bruised and cut
Nv the fender but was not seriously injured. JUS
lice Lemon held him Ia 500 bail for the Grand Jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
THE DEATH or WILLETT n. HAWKINS.

wTlett y. Hawkins who was a drygoods merchant
OF this city and for years lived on Staten ISL
and died on Friday last at his home No. as Third
St, where he had lived for the last thirteen years
He was born In Islip Long Island, going to New-York
IN his boyhood. where he established himself In the
drygoods business At the close Of the war he retired
and moved 10 Staten Island. where he became prom
inent as a member Of the Republican party. He was
elected the Assembly in 1857 and afterward Presi
dent Grant appointed him Collector Of Internal Rev.
enue. Subsequently he secured q position In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
THESE yEIGHBORs DISAGREE.

From The Milwaukee Sentinel.
In the upper part OF the First Ward is mute
witness TO The fact that two nelghbors have had
a disagreement. Side by side. litIle back from
with little plots of grass in front. Between the
houses is an ordinary picket fence, but from inc
end ~ this 10 the edge OF the sidewalk IL an I'M
calmly rough high. implanted board fence evl-
IDENTITY OF recent erection. bearing on one side III
large black letters this inscription.
This il My Neighbours Fence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
! THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN !

Custom House. which he held until the day of his
death.
He at time officer Of the 9TH Regiment,
and afterward continued In the Veteran Corps. he
different times master OF Beacon Light Lodge
No. 70l, F. and A. NJ. and district deputy grand
master of the Fifth Masonic District. Mr., Hawkins,
OF his Office until few days before his death He Is
survived by widow. two sons and six daughters
The funeral will be from the family home. NO. as
Third-st., on Monday at o'clock In the afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
EAST RIVER BRIDGE COMMISSION TO MEET

The new East River Bridge Commission Will meet
on Wedne stay next at D. m in their office in the
new building of the Mechanics Bank. at Broadway
and Berry-st. Chief Engineer Buck said the bor-
ngs were being done satisfactorily but he could
give no idea when they would be completed. He
was asked as to the comparative durability OF
stone and. steel towers, and replied Nobody
knows steel tower will last long as II Is kept
well painted"
The meeting OF the Commission promises TO be an
important
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
THE LONG BEACH HOTEL CLOSED.
ONLY THE CHARTER COMMITTEE OF THE GREAT
Err NETWORK COMMISSION REMAINS.

In accordance with the notice posted on Friday.
the Long Beach Hotel was closed for the season
after breakfast yesterday morning. Most OF the
baggage had been sent away on Friday night, and
many of the guests also departed TO other resorts,
while the remainder went early yesterday morning.
There are few people remaining In the cottages
on the grounds and it is said that they will stay
during the remainder of the season. The train ser
vice will not be discontinued until October !. The
Charter Committee of the Greater New York Com
mission will not be disturbed and Will continue to
work I'm the hotel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23


isJ6-From August "A to ~. inclusive:
P Psfs os SS"sassn expressed s 81
Deeds nominal consideration expressed III
Of release. etc W
lsaa-From August IA to 2o. inclusive: -
P e,s co Go%sdera59n expressed
DEEDS nominal consideration ................. zig
Deeds Of release. etc.
ls9G-From August to 49, Inclusive: -
T Tsis @ Tans Of moFs'se' s2a 81 q
Van Of o 1uPchs@s money morsacs s59
1855 From August . to Il. inclusive; 49,,
Ts1a number 2ass Of mortgages 80
x,,nbor - n,rchase money mortgages. ........ %
vime - purchase money mortgages ....... s5oi ia
The important recorded transfers arc given below
Verm0nt-ave. corner Liberty ave, lvvxiWN
100. hs&s: Line Maggie. New York. TO Mathlda -. -.
Ieyer mortgage SO 80. 49,. WOW
Junius-st. =. li5 Il Of Liberty ave. oONlVo,
John x Powell Frank Colyer mortgage .. ooc
Madison ST. n s. 1915 Il p Of Reid-ave 5Oxioo. hs&ls
Josiah 3 Van Ripper. NewYOrk, 20 Chares van -.
Ripper York u part i'oVu
BERKELEY Place 8 = 1902 It OF 5th-aye 22xo5.
Davldson subject 70 mortgage 81 500. 49,. lss'
for.cose. William J Putting 10 Caroline Wagner 3 900
State-s No 1Ss. = :. l22 . II " Of Court-st, lSOx
Morss TO- Richard Aidrich .'............,.... 655c
Iafayette-ave s = 364 II n Of Frankn-ave loxioo;
h&l. foreclose. Gustave Wiederhold 10 James No.
Eastern PARKWAY No /. TO9. - II W Of That
fordst 2JxlOO h&l: Louis Baller to Dora Behr. -
w-York. mortgage 81 900 =: - 80"
forecose; william J Buttling to Alonzo Shell 49,
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23

making excavations. In ono place, not far from
there II IL said that complete skeleton was found
in dugout.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-23
REAL ESTATE.
no SALES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS F1dohh'
AND RECORDED TRANSFERS.

AND RECORDED TRANSFERS.
No sales were reported yesterday. Permits TOT
the following buildings were granted:
Rockaway- ave W s. iG7 Of Herkmer ST. four thIes
story brick apartment houses, three tann's 'a'' '"N
80 Tin roof. $4,000 :. r. Good. owref. AL,
East 81. leo II ~ Avenue l.. W. story anu 49,.
franz Apartment house two families. 2Oy3j. single roof
81. 700: A. Hillman, owner. 49,.
Glenmore- cave. 8. ~ II Of Nerinont-s TWO tnres
story frame apartment houses three families each 9Nf'
tin roof, $500. I. BENT. owner -,
Schenck 1870 II Of New d9ts ave onSssorS
frame house 2ox35 zine roof. cost 81 900: A. A. Thomp-
son. and builder.
The following table shows the recent transactions
I'm realty as compared with those Of the same pc
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04
SPELLED HIS NAME WRONG.
Why the Arizona Man Was Not Re-
 ceived by Secretary Noble.

Washington Post: Col George Christ, of Arizona, who was collector of customs at Nogales under MT. liar rison, is not only a silver-tounged ora tor but wit of the first order. He tells a story aimed at himself with great gusto,
 "I was a candidate" said he ito a group of interested auditors at the Hotel Page, ''for the governorship of Arizona, and came on to Washington to see about my prospects. I had plenty of backing, and had every req son to expect the appointment, but Secretary Noble had decided on giving 1t to another man.
 My first experience with the secre- tary was not very pleasant. On going ito the interior department to have a ! conference with him sent in my card, which simply read fG Christ Pretty soon the messenger came back and re- ported that the secretary could not see me. I was somewhat indignant be- cause of this fiat turndown and wanted an explanation.
 "Why won't he see me?" asked of the man.
 We'll, don't exactly know, sir he answered, but has an idea the secre- tary was little bit huffy at you for spelling Jesus with a G."
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04
Push the Carnival.
A TALE OF THE BORDER.
How It Kept the Travellers From Theil
 Dinner.

Willcox News: Capt Tevis, propr1- etor of the depot hotel at Bowie sta tiou, thinks he has a just claim against the United States for about six dollars and six bits, and it all happened thusly:
 When the Sunset Limited from the east dashed into Bowie Sunday and the passengers were filing out of the coaches and into the dining room at 75 cents per head, United States soldier with three weeks beard on his face came galloping his horse up to the telegraph office with important dispatches from the seat of war Whit, lock cieng0. After he had deposited his dispatches he opened fire on the crowd and regaled them with stories of fights galore, of hair-breadth escapes and midnight forays which his gallant troop were at present undergoing in fhe campaign against the murderous Apaches.
 The guileless eastern tourists stood with mouths agap drinking in the stories of carnage and bloodshed until the conductor shouted "all aboard'' and the train sped on in its westward course, forgetting all about the fact that the best meal between New Orleans and Los Angeles was waiting for them on the spacious tables of Capt Tevis hotel.
 It is stated that the captain swore some after the train left, in that quiet, unobtrusive manner of his, but this is probably false.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04
STAND UP FOR ARIZONA.
PHGNIX, JANUARY 4, 1896.

A Chicago dispatch said of Anson's first appearance in that city as an actor in "A Runaway Colt" which was written around Anson by Charlie Hoyt: 'fAnson is funnier than John L. Sullivan as an actor. He couldn't play Santa Claus at a Christmas tree dis tribuhon, but he stuck to the stage to the end, supremely unconscious of the comedy hit he was making in a melo- dramatic role Precipitation rolled from his face in great drops, while the spectators howled with delight and laughed until they cried, but Anson stayed until the curtain fell.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

It may prove interesting reading when the abettors and financial back CTS of James Addison Reavis are hunted down. Rumor has traced his friends to a dozen high sources and the arch-conspirator himself was ever ready to assert that certain individu- als, among the highest in the land. were ready at his call
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

Now if all this talk about prize fighting around El Paso should come to naught, what would become of poor Dan Stuart? He wouldn't command any more fighting strength or respect than Actor Jim Corbett.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04
LOTS OF TALK

About Parks Cough Syrup is what we desire. Every one who tries this remedy says that it has no equal in the Cure of all diseases of the throat and lungs. We know it will cure any cold and do it in the shortest possible time. You don't know this, but you will agree with US if you only try one bottle of Parks Cough Syrup. Sold by c. Eschman & Go.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

Democratic editors express much concern about the mistake into which Speaker Reed will be enticed by his overpowering ambition. The speaker however, does not seem to worry about
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

One of the most effective modes for getting silver into more general cir senate. It is to call in all paper money of denominations lower than S10. The idea has much merit in it and should be made law.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

The friends of Governor Bradley of Kentucky say he is a corker. In any other state Nhis amounts to a eulogy; in Kentucky the opposite is re- garded as the proper thing.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

It may knock a whole lot of romance out of the industry but detracts not a whit from the quality of the product when it is known that the best Navajo blankets are made of Germantown wool, dyed with the familiar Diamond dyes
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

Budd, Jim Budd of California, is be- ing named by the sanguine Califor- nians for vice-president on the Demo- cratic ticket Perhaps he would stack up alongside of Bradley of Kentucky.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

The United States within a week could place 100000 we'll equipped fighting men in the field and within month fully two million men could be in readiness.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04
PASTELLES DU SERIAL The The d great eat French

of nervous debility. Since first introduced in America Tn 1891 their sale has been enormous. They cont bine the most potent force producing and strengthening ingredients known to medi, cal science. If you are troubled with despond. eney, loss Of memory, nervousness, irritabiI- ity. tendency to avoid society, or any of the ter rible evils resulting from weakened nerves. oEerindulgence of manhood Or errors of youth' Pastilles du serail will positively cure you. If your druggist don't keep them will be sent post paid in plain package s2 per box, 3boxes for $. Write for full description. Don't confound these with ordinary advertised remedies
 COLBERT CHEMICAL CO.,
 Cor. Dearborn and Monroe Sts,, Chicago.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04
Ho for White Hills Mining Camp
Trf-WeekIy Stage Line,

Through in one day; S-passenger, 4-hors, thoroughbrace wagon; change horses at Cros ranch and st Mountain Springs: leaves Kim m., and arrives at camp at p. m. same day. Leaves " hite Hills Camp Tuesday, Thursoa' and Saturday at 8. nn., and arrives at Kin, man at p. m. same day
 Fare, s7; freight3c.
 Shortestand most direct route to the Ne, White Hills mining camp. Stage office atstor. the W. H. Taggart Mercantile company. Eytr conveyances on application.
 CROSS & O., Props.
 Eingman. AriA
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

The active fertilization of Havana is the best bulletin in any way leaning to the insurgents that has yet been sent out from that city.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

The reigning local question now is as ito what we will do with our sunken street crossings when it rains.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

Corbett is back number, so 'tis said and couldn't scrap a little bit. It's a merciful dispensation of providence that brutality ever shortens a man s life
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

Phoenix welcomes the gun club men from all over the territory and trusts | their skill may be such as to bear away diamond medal or two.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

MT. Rudyard Kipling says we are in defenseless condition, and-but that is another story.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

It seems that the only way to equal run another cable across.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

The president appears to be the lead ing calamity howler just at this tim.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

When it comes to wool there isn't a Democrat in Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

Fires, like other troubles, rarely come singly.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

of noise in the senatorial pond these days.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

Silver may be dead duck, but~just the same it's making no small amount
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

We would be just as obliged to northern Arizona if it kept more of it's weather at home
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

It's a good Venezuelan commission May it's backbone be as stiff as tn Andes.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

The English in the Transvaal seem ed to have been premature-too pre- vious in fact.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-04

WITH A MISSION AND WITHOUT A MUZZLE-FOR THE FREE COINAGE OF SILVER AT A RATIO OF 16 TO 1.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-06-20
TRIBUTE TO 4 NEw HArENEE.
From the Worlds Columbian Fair Com
 mission.

From the Worlds Columbian Fair Com
 mission.
 In the window of the Steinert plano store, attracting much public atten- tion, is the diploma, set in very large and handsome frame, which was award ed our townsman, MT. Nj. Steinert, in honor and appreciation of his famous collection of ancient instruments at the worlds Columbian exposition at Chi cago. It was awarded to MT, Steinert in appreciation "of his loan collection of keyed and stringed instruments, for it's complete and extensive character containing as 1t does a remarkable se- rieS of specimens in an almost perfect condition, Illustrating the history and development of the piano. An incalcu- lable amount of care and labor has been expended in putting these instru- mentS In condition for use. The musi- cal world owes a debt of gratitude to MT. Steinert for the opportunity given to study the evolution of the piano
 The diploma is a very handsome piece of finished and artistic work.
 MT. Steinert also has secured from the worlds Columbian commission a very elegant large bronze medal in commemoration of the exposition. It Is enclosed in richly embellished sil- yer case, with velvet inside facings