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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
O'CONNOR ESTATE LITIGATION.
MRS TOMBSTONE HAS MADE APPLICATION FoR
AN EXTRA ALLOWANCE.

MRS TOMBSTONE HAS MADE APPLICATION FOR
AN EXTRA ALLOWANCE.
Annllcatlon was made to Justice Clement OF the
Supreme Court yesterday for an allowance Of
5000 for the defendant In the suit Of Mrs. John
stone n sister Of Eugene +. OConnor. the Senator
for an accounting. When owen O'Connor died in
1851 his estate was partioned. and his son Eugene
houpht II H. In 1891 Mrs. tombstone brought an
action against Eugene for an accounting. alleging
that the property was bought in for $6l5G0. when
II was worth SO7SO0O and asking that Eugene he
adiudecG to hold the property as trustee for his
mother and his sisters. the plaintiff and Mary G.
o'Connor he having agreed to buy for them. Mrs
tombstone claimed onc-fiftn each In her own right
As devisce Of her sister, and hoir-at-law Of her
mother Of the real estate. of the rentals for ten
wears and for 100000 for which par: Of the real
estate was sold. General b. f. Tracy. who
appointed referee IN the case. after long hearing
and LAPSE OF months. found for the defendant
with costs The application yesterday by the
defendant for an extra allowance. The motion
onnosed bv Judge Needer for the plaintiff. tho
ground that the referee had refused TO grant
fincafe that the one In which extra
aIIovancc ought 20 he made Counsel for the de-
fandanf contended that the referee had nothing TO
do with The matter and that the question OF an extra
allowance should be decided by the Court alone
Decision reserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
POLICEMAN SHOOTS A MAD DOC.

A mongre dog said 20 have gone mad from the
heat ran into the saloon Of William Duny. at No.
20 Nostrand-ave.. late on Wednesday night. ana
after soaring the saloonkeeper and number OF
customers the animal killed by Policeman
Blake OF the Nernon-ave. station. The dog, troth-
ing from the mouth was in Nostrand-ava
early in the evening but before he could be shot
he ran away and was next seen in Dunys saloon
The proprietor tried to shoot the dog. but he was
so nervous that he unable 70 do so Police
man Blake heard the shouts OF Mad dog ana.
going the saloon. he sent three bullets INTO the
dogs body. but not before the animal had fastened
tfs teeth in his trousers Had n not been for
quick move the dog would have bitten Blake. who
was cheered after the beast was dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
FRIDAY, ]
AUGUST IA, 1895. !
IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT
A YOUNG MAN. THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN
A GERMAN STUDENT. DIES FROM
THE HEAT

LETTERS FOUND AMONG HIS EFFECTS TO n
TRANsLATED-coRo>ER MASON WILL
Bury THE BODY
young man who the physicians a. the Eastern
Ds,ric, Hospital believe was German student
died at that Institution from the heat yesterhsy'
Papers found In the mans possession. ana whioh
were turned over to Coroner Mason. 20 10 snow
that the well connected. ana tnat NJ"
family living In Berlin Il reputed to be wealthy.
Tho man lies I'm Nason's n1orgue. In Franklln-st.
and n no ore claims the body ~ Will be buried oy
Coroner Mason who is positive that the man was
OF good parentage Wilhelm Wiegand IL said 10 pe
tho right name Of the man although he was known
under several aliases He was employed as par
tender and became overheated on Tuesday A
Mrs Lena Finger with whom tho dead man for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
ENDING THE BANKS AFFAIRS.
DEPOSITORS OF THE OLD LONG ISLAND IN.
STITUTION RAPIDLY TRANSFERRING
ACCOUNTS

The Long Island Bank is winding up It's affairs as
quickly possible. Already nearly half Of Its de-
positors have withdrawn their accounts and placed
them with the Nassau Bank. just across the street
Vice-President Dtmas OF the Long Island Bank.
has made his headquarters temporarily at the Mas
sau Institution. and is assisting in the transfers
Edgar Mcdonald cashier Of the Nassau Bank. said
yesterday that his bank would receive all except
four five OF the old depostors Of its neighbor.
and until the transfers were completed the banks
officers and employees would have considerable
to do
It is an interesting sight to see some OF the old
deposors who come into the Nassau Bank In order
to make the change in their accounts. To them the
closing Of the old institution is like losing valued
and lifelong friend
I'VE hate to old family broken up" said
one of them yesterday. but II II must come and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
PENITENTI4RY FOR CRITIC.
THE PUGrLlsr SENTENCED To ONE YEAR roR
THE ASSAULT CASE

THE ASSAULT CASE.
one year in the penitentiary was the sentence
imposed yesterday on Alfred Grifth better known
TO the sporting world Young Grifo the prize
fighter for an assault on William Goitlieh
twelve-y ear-od boy. Grifo came into the county
Court Yesterday before Judge Asphalt and with
drew the plea OF not guilty which he made when
the indictment found against him, ana
changed his plea 10 one OF guilty. The Indictment
was returned by the Grand Jury many months
ago but Grifo has been ont most Of tho time on
bail More than once. however his bondsmen
have surrendered him. saying that they we're
afraid he would not appear when he was wanted.
Each time he surrendered he was able 10 get
bondsmen.
when Judge Aspinall went on the bench yester-
dav District Attorney Backus called Griio TO the
bar and said. Your Honor. the defendant sur
rendered himself this morning. having been advised
to do so by his friends. lie wishes 10 Withdraw
his plea OF not guilty ana to plead guilty to tho
crime charged against him. am satisfied that
when the offence WAS committed he had been
drinking heavily After he was arrested the prin-
cipnl witness was taken away by Tutte. ris
trainer and futile convicted Of the offence
Yesterday futile took the witness TO Boston.
Philadelphia Baltimore canada and other places.
and he was brought back by the boys father.
The defendant will plead guilty and prevent the
necessity Of OBTAINING the boy I'm custody all sum
mer lie VIII also waive the two days notice Of
sentence being willing 20 enter on his term of
punishment ~ once
Grifro gave his pedigree 10 John Moore the court
clerk He said that he Is twenty seven years old
that he born In sydney. New South Wales
and that he Is now living At No. ~, Sxthave
lie Is "A catholic. and drinks TO excess His father
l. living. and the present indictment II the nrst
criminal charg" ever made against him
What f. your business asked the clerk
GrinO smiled and looked a. his feet Then ne
SAID
II suppose prize fighter"
Critic" said Judg" Asphalt. when the records
had been completed. Il consider you OF the
hes professional boxers IN the world, barring
mot eve il Mt npnf
leave luuoi alone and rise 10 that euinence a
skful boxer which ! have doubt you might
attain. There som" people know who don't
approve OF boxing and some who 10. and I'm not
say ing which u right ! could send you 20 prison
for twenty years for the offence 10 which YOU
have pleaded guilty don't think YOU are vicious.
but careless and fun OF animal NE You With
ont sufficient control TO restrain yourself You viii
go to the peniientary for one year
When Critic had been taken back 10 his cell No
remarked 10 ~ the officers.
That IL Judge Asphalt. isn't ~ ! like him
When | come out OF prison Will send him pass
To the trst heht have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
RILEY SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE.

Mrs Theresa Riley. OF No SO Mi,on-s,.. appeared
In the Lee Police Court yesterday TO prose-
cute her husband John Riley. 10 whom she has
been married only months She charged that
her husband had assaulted her, and said that when
she was married him she was led 10 believe that
he owned property but after the ceremony was
performed she was informed that ne owned noth-
ing and was I'm debt TO the extent OF S2p she went
work and paid the money he owed ana men
cause she bought the furniture, she alleged ana
assaulted her. after he had wrecked the furnlturA
lie held for trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
PARENTS CHARGED WITH CRUELTY.

IT is SAID THAT THEY LOCKED THEIR LITTLE
ONES N OH \ SLIM DIET
officer Smith OF the Society for the Prevention
Of Cruelty TO children. who investigated charges
OF cruelty against Henry Kelner and his wife. or
40 % Jamaica-ave.. made the discovery that the
parents had grossly maltreated their chhdre''
Mrs Won Grcchen. sister Of Mrs. kelner SAID
that the parents were i'm the habit OF leaving their
children from morning TIL night. except on those
occasions when they sent them out 10 beg cold
POTATOES dry bread and water were the only food
and drink left for the children on Wednesday, ana
according 10 Mrs Won Grechen. this was the usual
diat When The parents heard that the society's
agent had visited the house they fed taking their
housrhod goods and children They took posses
sion of d vacant shanty at Vermont and Belmont
ayes. 49,
smith had them arrested on charge OF va
craucv and Yesterday they were held for tria In
The Gates Avenue Police Court The society has
he children.
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merly boarded. said he had told her that he vas
compelled leave Germany account OF
having stolen money from his employer He was In
receipt OF "A monthly remittance OF so. and as he
had paid last weeks board. she Is holding DIS
effects for the board money photograph OF tne
dead man and Of a beautiful young woman were
found among his things and II is believed that AZ
he received many letters written IN female mana
he and the young woman were lovers. The letters
that were found will be translated to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
TROLLEY-c4R STRIKES 4 WAGON.

As No. i2i OF the Nassau Railroad was going
along Fifth-ave.. near Sixty-sxth-st. at a rapid
rate Of speed yesterday morning II ran into a
bakers wagon owned by the Helling Baking Com
pany. OF No 70 Graham-st. Brooklyn. and damaged
IL to the extent Of $50 The driver Henry Moorng
Of No. 80 Clifton Place who was thrown headlong
from his seat into the street. refused medical at
tendance. although he received injuries about the
face and body
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14

James n Mitchell received the coffin nj the church
entrance. While the coffin rested on a black cat
afalque In front Of the altar requiem mass was
celebrated The following clergymen took part in
the mass
The Rev James II. Mitchell Father Smith Of Bos-
ton: Father Roam. the Rev. p. NJ: Fitzgerald
Bishop Mcdonnell. the Rev. Jere A. Hartwell. the
Rev. James DIffy. the Rev. !. I. Barrett. the Rev
John Mallon and Father Carey.
At the end of the mass Bishop Mcdonnell in his
episcopal robes with mtre made a short euogy
The burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
THE RussELLs TO BE BURIED TO-DAY.

The funerals OF the three members Of the Russell
family who fell victims OF the heat Will take place
at No lls South First-st to-day and the thre~
bodies will be buried I'm Calvary Cemetery The
wife Of Patrick Russell Jr. Is stl In precarious
condition the home OF her father ex -Supervisor
Joseph Enderein. She does not know OF the
death OF her husband. but knows that her father
in-law and her sisterin-law are dead. IL was said
thar she might recover The dead are Patrick
Russell seventy-three years old, Patrick Russell
IT. thirty four years old. and Mary Russell thirty
years old morbid crowd was about the house
yesterday and last night and II is expected that AZ
the funerals to-day Gordon OF police VIII De re-
uuired q keen Sightseers In check.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
ALICE HElNEY rs INSANE.
SHE rs Not RESPONSIBLE FOR INTERFERING Hn1
SISTER MRS iARKiS

SHE rs Not RESPONSIBLE FOR INTERFERING HIM
SISTER MRS r.ARKfS
pr James : King al Commissioner In Lunacy.
sat In the District Attorneys cfhce yesterday &c
,rouir. into the sanity Of Alice Hearcy. who muir
,.r.d no, sister Mrs. Kate f.arkin. Of No II
Classon-ave with axe about ten days $50 DR.
King was appointed at the request Of The District
Attorney the day before. Alice Heanev II twenty
four years old As soon as she had committed the
crime she went 10 the police station and gave her.
se,, nm Since she has been I'm the Jail she has re-
fused eat.
Dr. Ira A. Tracey Of the Long Island Hospital,
testified that she In the hospital for six weeks
las, summer. The doctor said he believed she wa
an imbccie. She said she saints and angels
lie said he had examined her previous TO the hear.
Ing and found her IN the same condition. except
that she denied that she had Authorizations She
undoubtedly did not know that she was committing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
THE FUNERAL OF r. j. KEELY.
BISHOP M'DONNELL DELIVERED 4 EULOGY
At TILE END OEc TILE MACS

The funeral Of Patrick J. Kcely. the well-known
architect. was held at his home. No 257 Clermont-
ave. yesterday morning at 10 O'clock All the
ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral were simple. and only
near friends and relatives IN attendance
From the house the body was taken to St John.
Chapel. at Clermont and Greene ayes. The Rev
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
SEJDL PROGRAuUES FOR TODAY.

The programmes for the Seid concerts al Brighton
Roach for to-day are almost wholly Of a symphonic
character the afternoon concert being particularly
attractive. az II viii he the occasion OF the hrst
u,aving this season OF RATS symphony. "Lenore
The programmes are a. follows
AFTERNOON.
Overture Ieonore" No. B. Hecth9vtn
SYMPHONY, Lemon" t+t.+-t'-.-
y Allegro a.,
fb, Andante quasi Larghetto Happiness ~ i'N'
A., March tempo. separation 80 -
"A, Allegro '.I,eunipn Death. INTRODUCTION anu
ballad after Burger .l.eonore '.''''''' -
EVENING
SYMPHONY I'm Wade 'f'aH
-Four partsD
and finale violin concerto bfueh
|"'" 49, Violin Richard Arnold.
pr.ud. md clorincation. from Parsifal wagner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14
SOME LITTLE KNOWN PARKS.
CORES AND TRIANGLES IN VARIOUS
PARTS OF THE CITY.

ONE OF THEM NAMED AFTER THE REV. DR.
CUYLER AND ANOTHER AFTER PETER
COOPER--vALUATIoNs OF THE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14

FOUR DEATHS AND SEVEN REGISTRATIONS YES
TEaDAY's RECORD.
Deaths and prostratlons continued TO be reported
In the Different towns and villages on Long Island
yesterday
NEYER l. F. wa made unconscious on Nenheshay
evening and died Yesterday morning in College Point
DESMOND. Thomas a ooachman. In Bay shore' diea
Yesterday.
i'hHh Mrs Christian. OF Maspeth. was announcer '-u-
hOKOWSKI. sameuI Of Riverhead. also died
hhi1H. Frederick. u Queens WAS another Tctim
Among the prostratlons reported were:
'hirrING. Miss Lima East Marion.
hoOTH Emith smithtown.
BISHOP Forest and Charles. Sayyile
fELHER. William MGnhanset.
LIONEL Edward Sag Harbor.
Burns Jacob. Hampstead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-14

1NG-THE LIST Up TO 10 O'CLOCK
LAST NIGHT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-25
THE COMMAND AT MARE ISLAND.

Washington April "a (SpeciaD-A change AZ the
Mare Island Navy Yard is soon to be made. Cap
tain Howison's three years tour OF duty at that
station expires In July. The command at Mare
Island is regarded by many officers OF high rank
as n most desirable billet. and several applications
for the post have been made to Secretary Herbert
Among the applicants Captains John W.
ph,lip and Louis Kempr. Captain Philip Is now the
captain of the Boston Navy Yard, and Captain
Kempn Is member OF the Naval Examining
and Retiring Board. Both are regarded as
officers OF ability and zeal. II Is understood
however that Secretary Herbert IL inclined
IN appolnt an officer Of even hlgher
rank as the commandant OF the Mare
Island station That Navy Yard is so far distant
from Washington that the Secretary Is OF the opn-
ion that either a commodore or rear-admrh
sboud he at It's head Rear Admiral Kirkland mas
aso been mentioned for the station But IL Is
ahat there is little probability OF his getting tne
, tinno The naval authorities seem disposed 10
Esen the Admiral waiting orders FOR longer
sripod They have not, II Is said. forgiven the Al
p,traI for certain acts he committed while IN COM
III. nnd ~ the European station. which. according 10
nnsstn sd 10 his recall home rev months ago
eaV,nrp only a short tour OF duty as commander-ln-
chief OF the squadron Rear,AdinIraI H d,a
ch,st ~ the Bureau OF Navigation, whose duty ~
G"i. 81, maks recommenda tions to the Secretary OF
The NAVY as 10 details OF officers Tor snore anu
ses service is said to favor Commodore NORTON 40
c con OF the Mare Island Navy yard. Com-
modore Norton has just returned from oC S. ~
Awnrica where he served a. COMMENCEMENT
the South Atlantic stetaou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-25
NO CLEV TO THE ASSASSINS.

TWO WOMEN KILLED AND MAN BOUND AMI
GAGGED IN LA PLATA. MD.
La Plata Nd. April 2i.-Two women are oeau anu
ono man is in a critical condition as the result oi
murderous assault made on the family OF MT COCK
ing a well-known merchant of Hill Top al 'a'e
hour last night. The bodies OF Mrs. Coch'hs anu ~
s,stor Miss Daisy Miller were found in their rooms
hv a nelyhbor this morning Mr.. Cooking was FOUND
in the cellar. where he had been thrown, gagged
and bound and in an unconscious condition oh'''
Mr. Cooking regains consciousness there appears 70
be no certainty OF getting any Facts IN resaiu az
tho AFFAIR or who the assallant or assaliants ma
have been coroners jury viewed the BODIES OF
The two women and decided that the deed nad peen
reformed hy unknown persons The Inhabitants OF
ihis Mace ard the reighborhood arc w.dIy excited
by the crime and are making frantic ehof's ~ o.
a cew to the perpetrators.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-25
TO PROVIDE PLACES FOR CADETS.

Washington April "a (SpeciaD-The War Depart
ment has issued a circular letter OF inquiry ad-
dressed 10 all commanding officers OF posts request
ing Information relative to the physical condition
of officers serving at such posts. with view or
placing physically incapacated officers on the re-
tired list at an early date. This step is taken in order
to provide all possible vacancies for the class which
will be graduated at West Point In June The class
numbers feventy-two. and indications point TO
an unusually large number OF 'addltionals" To
reduce the number IL Will be necessary TO increase
the retired list. Therefore the military authorities
want to know how many officers are physically
unfit for service and the nature OF each ones
disability. Officers who are seriously daa bed may
expect TO be ordered before retiring boards. To
provide for this years class at least fifty more
vacancies than now exist must be created.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-25
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE.
FIVE HOURS SPENT IN DISCUSSING THE GEN
ERAL PENSION BILL.


ERAL PENSION BILL.
Washington. April A.-Nearly five hours were
o,ven nv the House to-day to further considera-
,,on IN committee Of the Whole Of the General Pen
s,on bill. The speakers generally supported the
M, hut all criticised section or another. espe-
c,a,lv those which authorize the pensioning OF
soldiers who. previous to their honorable service In
IN. Union Army, had served in the Confederate
ARMY or had not received an honorable discharge.
The speakers we're Messrs Layton Oem, Ohio).
Tracy CRep, MOI. Andrews (Rep.. Neb) Burton
fRep MOI. Overstreet (Rep lnd) ana Cohnohy
REP I'D. and their efforts were marked by no IN
c!dent Of importance.
Bills were passed authorizing the town OF TUCSON
Ariz to issue 500 900 OF waerwork bonds; author
,zing the free re-entry into the United states OF
articles or animals exported for exhibition IN other
Countries: TO make Conneaut. Ohio a support OF
entry and nine private pension and reief DllIs
favorabiy reported at the last Friday night session.
The Seaate's request for Il conference on the lndiah
Appropriation bill was agreed to-
The report Of Elections Committee No 8 on the
contested OF Cornett against Swanson. from 'nc
With District Of Virginia. in favor OF the sitting me
Der Swanson. Dem.) presented and the minority
received time until Wednesday In which 10 present
their views. $3.50
At o'clock the House took a recess until o'clock;
the evening session being for the consideration Oh
private pension bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-25
muE TARIFF IN THE SENATE
ANT WILL ENDEAvOR TO HAVE
NV WIZ wKINLEY LAW RESTORED.
avon OF HIS AMENDMENT TO THE
uo,. pnL-MR SHERMAN FAILS TO
,,1, ~xrA SIRE TAKEN UP.

, Of HIS AMENDMENT TO THE
.,coHoL Bn.I-MR. SHERMAN FAILS TO
y.vr THE MEASURE TAKEN UP.
Anrl Ex-senator Plat, Of Connccti-
Wasn"e '.,rorously oppose the bill already passed
ea'' uouse providing for the repeal OF lree alco'
'' 600 IN the arts md sciences. II II Is pressed
Dol .o cerate. He has prepared an Amendment 70
10 "s .,sure striking out all after the enac''hs
nS o,d substituting the Mckinney act IN us eh-
clause ana repeating the wilson law. Mr.. Piatt
nre" ,., upon a vote on his amendment II ne Can
WIZ nov IN which TO bring 1t about
mo -, senate to-day Mr.. Sherman Rep. ohio)
III - nroceed TO the consideration OF the amend
NOV % me Tariff bill repeating the provision which
men .,coho; used in the arts and for medical pur-
Wv, 70 escape taxation
pos chandler (Rep., n. h appealed 10 MI. Sher-
"" "a press the motion at this time 1t was
pS ~, and would bring up the whole tariH Ques-
ton. .r said that he regarded the matter as
N.Y. highest importance. 1t had been recon-
one VI WOW, rnously by the Finance COMMITTEE.
menoeu ,, that" Mr. Chandler said still the
,-or, Ohio should give us little notice. IL
0e" rn BILL and II opens up the "hoie 'a' -
20. We should not take II up so sudoeniy'
Qu, 4. q matter" Mr.. Plau Rep., conn., saio'
IL Itch there is very serious and earnest ooJec'
". We have had no notice Whatever oi !" ."o
non' ,h,ch the serious objection Is mace Is the
par s,sr, reported to the Senste two days ago.
an's s.ns,ors who oppose It and who desire 10 make
ia' .r,sndnent to 1t have had no notice wna'eve,'
;. "a do not think that the Senator from INV
should press the matter this r mO1r,ns to submit
up .oS ,,t 10 the amendment s ,,a. M
Mr German Dem Md sugsSe zee matter should
Sherman OF before the appropriation bills were
passed y, NV Judgment there Is no measure
MI sne s,andsr more important to have immediate
RI pephaps o.
BY day; i ~ lei 1; go over until tomorrow.
ar W, cSandler-That is al we can n,, ASK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-25
BANK WRECKERS PROBABLY INDICTED.

Utica. N. Y. April 24-The extraordinary United
States Grand Jury. convened last Tuesday by
order OF the United States General! to con-
slider the cases OF d. c. Robinson and John j. Bush.
the alleged wreckcrs OF the Elmra National Bank.
handed up its report to Judge Coke this afternoon.
II Is believed that both men are indicted. The
Grand Jury's report was sent to Clerk Germaine.
Buffalo where warrants for the arrest OF the In
dIcted man or Will be- issued. The Elmira Bank
failed May "a. 1898 and this Is the third Grand