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New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
THE TARRYTOWy ASSESSMENT FIGHT.
TRYING TO HAVE THE ROLL DECLARED VOID
CASES LIKELY TO GO TO THE COURT


In the Supreme Court at White Plains yesterday
before Justice Charles +. MacIean the Tarrytown
village assessment cases had another hearing. this
time on a motion to have the entire assessment roll
declared void because Of certain alleged irreguar-
ties in the manner 1t made up. chief among
which was the fact that only three OF the FIVE
trustees acted as assessors. President Charles
Gross and Trustees Charles Vanderbilt and Edward
s. Yocum testified that the roll had been made up
without their consent or approval and Clerk John
F. Hector testified generally to the proceedings OF
the trustees and the manner In which the assess
ments were made Corporation Counsel W. II. II.
Ely submitted large amount OF documentary evil
dence and the Judge took the papers In the case,
promising a decision in a short time. From re.
marks dropped by the counsel II was evident that may
never be settled this side OF the Court OF Appeals.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
GERMAN EPWORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION

Cincinnati. July 2i-There was large attendance
to-day at the annual convention of the German Ep-
worth League OF America Reports from thrty-six
societies made. 1t decided TO publish
history Of the German Methodist Church. the his
toran to be selected by the Executive Committee.
A paper on training Epworth Leaguers for active
church membership read by o. f. Krcg, OF
Omaha and discussed IL decided 10 meet at
Lakeside. Ohio next year. The Executive Committee
was directed to publish notice six months in ad-
vance of the next annual convention OF the propo-
stion 10 change the name from Der JuGendbind to
Epworth 1ig0 The public meetings In the parks
for the afternoon were abandoned on account OF
rain. Special exercises will be held In all the
churches tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
DIED FROM FRIGHT ~ THE TEMPEST
LIGHTNING ENDS THE LIFE OF A SHOEMAKER

LIGHTNING ENDS THE LIFE OF A SHOEMAKER
WHO WAS SUFFERING FROM HEART DISEASE
Leonardo Brosueo shoemaker residing on the
third floor OF No. Gil East One hundred md forty
eIghth-st whose sudden death was reported 10
the police Yesterday was found to have died from
fright in the storm of Friday afternoon The ter
rife lightning and the peals of thunder agtated
him 10 such degree that his already diseased
heart refused 10 perform Its functions any longer
and with p cry he lurched forward and died HIS
case had been given up by physician who had
been treating him for heart disease. but he might
have lived for some time yet had II not been FOR
the storm.
Several friends visited Brosulleo on Friday. and
he chatted with them until the storm broke. As
the first glare of lightning penetrated the dark
ness and a clap of thunder reverberated through
the air shaking the house. he turned pale ana
exclaimed MY God" Then like devout CATH
Ole he crossed himself. He could not speak any
more: his lips were white and trembling and every
succeeding flash, every clap of thunder ADDED 70
his agitation. Their hosts fright injected ,,ns az
together in a corner Of the room. moaning at every
crash of thunder. 49,
After the storm had spent its first fury the shoe;
makers visitors began breathe easier. ana
Brosueo all danger seeming to have been
passed. raised himself from his armchair and sat
beside the open window phe sun tound ms |
st;red aim that the lightning at least was over
even though II still raned
Suddenly as II TO give the lie to the comfortersI
there came one final frightful glare. that seemed
to set the whole heavens ablaze ihen i3lIo"eu "a 4
crash like some monster park OF artlnetJy; Jy;,s aaa
the house seemed to trem6e to s very as Wh
as a ghost. He clutched at his heart then az Ms
throat. his eyes glared. and. shriekng Madre 1S 9e
Deo," he threw his hands into the air ana lurcn.
ing forward fell heavily on his face when no
was picked up he was dead.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
asIyG 4 HORSE THIEF on A WHEEL

Milwaukee. July a--A bicycle rider Is chasing
horse thief across this State and is rapidly gaining
on him. horse and buggy were stolen from
livery stable In wauwataso Tuesday night. ana
the proprietor at once engaged fast wheelman
TO run down the thief. The latter had start OF
ten hours but the latest advices from the neighoor
hood OF Lake Mills that the rider Is only an hous
or 50 behind the thief.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
AN OFFER IN CASH TO scHANz.

Indiana Mineral Springs. Ind. July PA. B.
Schanz, who is interested in W. J. Arkelis claims
to the Clondyke gold fields in Alaska to-day re-
ceived an offer of $4,000 sor his interest in the
claims from Harry p. Clark. OF Plttsburg. Mr..
Clark is a brother-in-law OF the Arkells. and will
accompany Bartlett Arkell TO the gold fields TO
claim the Glave and Schanz locations of 1880 and
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
A NEW STRIKE IN COLORADO.

Silver Cf Col July eff nnd which has just
been made here turns out as expected. Colorado
may have Clondyke Of i:s own. and this old Custer
County camp will take on new LIE. The dis
covery was made to-day by Joseph Faulk. a we'll
known Custer County man. who has been looking
over the ground about haf-mie southwest Of
town and near the waterworks. Fauk got out
some quartz rock heavily charged with silvanite.
The rocks showed some fine gold. 1t brought
to town and tested Some OF the sivanite was
roasted, and brought out great gold nuggets
The news ot the discovery quickly spread. and
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
CANADA WANTS THE CUSTOMS DUTIES.

Ottawa. Ont. July q (SpeciaD.-The Government
has decided to send Canadian custom-house off,
GERS to both ports Of entry at the Clondyke gold
district to collect duty. That to be collected on
goods at Fort Cudahy alone amounts TO $1,000. As
a result Of the representations made to the Gov
ernment of the United States by the Canadian GUS
toms department, Dyea, Alaska, has been created
sub-pOrt.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
SEW TRAIN ON THE WEST SHORE.

Hereafter every Monday morning the West Shore
Railroad Will run fast train from Kingston TO
New-York stopping only at Newburg and Corn
wall for the accommodation OF business men who
desire to remain In the Catskills with their FAINT
lies until Monday morning This train Will leave
Kingston at SIS a. m. on arrival or Train NO -
an the Ulster and Delaware Railroad every Mon
dny morning during the summer season. Parior-
car through from Catskill Mountain points Will 10
rim on this train.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
THE PRIyT-CLOTH MARKET.

Fall River. Mass. July "a (SpeciaD.-The produc-
ion this week in the pr!nt-cloth market amounted
% 10000 pieces The price quoted is 76 plus per
cent at which there have been sales for some
time feeling is gaining ground that many Of
the mills will stop some time next month. though
the ofYhand remarks that treasurers have been
making this week.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
A SUCCESSFUL CLoNDYKE PARTY.

San Francisco. July 2i-Another party of sue
cessful Clondyse miners. the riches OF whose finds
rivals that OF any yet reported has arrived here.
II consists Of William Stalley and his son. F. Phis-
cater and C. Worden. all OF whom left Seattle for
the mines less than year ago. From their claims
on Eldorado Creek they took out 500. .OC0
worth Of gold In ninety days and believe they have
only Just begun their work They intend to return
I'm, Marc
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
RAID on AN ALLEGED POLICY SHOP.

Captain Grant, Of the East Sxty-seventh-st sta
ticn last night caused the arrest OF Hugh McCon-
neil of No 30l East Sixty-fourth-st en- the charge
OF running a policy shop. Detective Grove secured
tho evidence on which the arrest was made and
he also made the raid A considerable quantity Of
policy shop material was found In McConnells $
alace and confsCs ted.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
A cLoNDYKE SYNDICATE FORMED.

Vallejo. Cal. July PA Clondyke syndicate has
been formed here Among the members are Ad-
mlral Kirkland commandant at Mare Island: W. II.
Skerrett, his clerk: General Whithorne and V. V.
Harrer who will send o. e. Gentry. an old miner.
into the mining region.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
AD,orRNEp FOR THE SEASON.

The Board of Managers OF the JOINT Tra'hc AS
sociation has adjourned for the summer VACATION
The next meeting will be on August 81
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
GUARDING TRAINS AGAINST TRAuPs.

Conneilsvle. Penn. July 2.-Ail through trains
over the Plttsburg Division OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad are guarded by men with Winches-
ters one guard being on the platform of each
train This Is done as precaut!on against hold
ups by tramps.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
TO COLLECT STATISTICS AT CLONDYKE.
AN EXPERT TO BE SENT BY THE COMMISSIONER

OF LABOR.
WASHINGTON July 2i.-Recognizing the importance
OF the recent gold discoveries in Alaska and ad-
joining territory and in obedience to the widespread
demand for authentic information in regard there
to- the Commissioner OF Labor has detailed from his
regular force expert, thoroughly familiar with all
the features of gold mining to proceed Immediately
10 the Clondyke for the purpose of making care
full and exhaustive study OF the conditions they
exist there. II is the intention of the Commissioner
embody the facts in special report bulletin of
the Department. which will appear at as early
date as possible. This is a subject OF absorbing in
terest to all classes. and in making this nyestiga-
ton the Commissioner feels that he Is working in
the interest of the unemployed Such a report
that contemplated. giving the unha ssed facts as to
the opportunities for the investment OF capital and
the employment of labor wages. cost OF living etc.
ne believes will be OF great value TO the people Of
this country.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
AR N n z M j,
Broadway & 9th St.

new dlegings. dozen claims were taken up before
night. and now the whole Silver Gin seems 10 be
going to the OF the find The new camp Is
near Ratilesnake Mountain Camp.
New-York tribune., 1897-07-25
SAVING OFF A SPLINTERED FLAGPoLE.

"Steeple Jack" Anderson at o'clock yesterday
afternoon climbed up the dome OF the GiNender
Building a skyscraper at Wall and Nassau SIS,
and sawed off the hagpole which was spllntered
by lightning In the storm on Friday afternoon The
pole was then sawed up into frewood. Policemen
kept the streets clear TO prevent injury TO pedes-
trians or teams I'm case the broken pole got away
from "Steeple Jack" IL was secured by ropes.
however and. as fact there was no danger.
large crowd watched Anderson while he was AZ
two The old forty-bve feet Ions. and
no. the distance was three hundred feet.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-03-11
He is Asked by the New Mexican As to
the Most Important Matters De-
manding His Attention as New
Mexico's Representative
in Congress.
The COURT OF PRIVALE LAND CLAIMS
MIR. Ferguson Says That in His Opin-
ion Nothing Can Be Done IN the
Matter of Statehood, At Least
for the Present The East
is Dominant
he COURT OF PRIYALE LAND CLAIMS

| Delegate FERGUSON upon being asked
by the New MEXICAN his opinion as to
the most important matters demanding
his attention in congress as a representa-.
tive Of the territory of New Mexico,
replied as follows.
"The most important matters demand
ing attention! Well let me briefly review
the situation.
"There are many matters of Importance
demanding the attention of New Mexico .
member of congress. Two measures are
rendered of immediate Importance by the
operations of the court of private land
claims. 1 mean the law to enable the
miners and prospectors of New Mexico
to acquire title to and work the mineral
lying under the surface of the grants con-
iirmeo, as to the surface, to private owner
ship. Congress ought to enact such law
at once. Another matter of great impor
tance to many citizens of New Mexico, is
to protect In their homes and property
right, those of our citizens whose prop
erty has been found by the land court to
bill, establishing the land court, provided
that those whose houses were found by
that court to be situated, not on a grant,
as they had supposed, bat on the public
domain, the supposed grant having been
declared invalid by said court that all
such should be entitled to hold their
homes notwithstanding the invaDidity of
the grant, provided they filled their
claims to snch homes, in the proper land
Office, within certain time. Now, many
supposed grants have been declared
invalid by the land court, and the time
within which those whose homes are
situated on said alleged grants were
required to file for their patents, has long
since expired, and none of those ipteres
ted have complied with the law so as to
get their homes secure. Now the law to
which l refer, and which I'hope to get
enacted by this congress-, is one extending
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-03-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

Col. Philip Mothersill left last night fol-
Engle, his home ranch.
Hon. r. A. Baca has gone home to Sau
Mateo, Valencia county.
Ralph Halloran, we'll known citizen Of
Las Vegas, in the capital on business.
Frank Bond, merchant at Espanoa
was in the city yesterday on business.
Miss Sadie Holman came over from
Las Vegas last night and is the guest OF
Mrs. G. A. Spiess.
G. f. Albright, of Albuquerque, repre-
sentiug Grants paper in that town, is
here and at the Palace.
H. L. Mabey, prominent business
man from Las Vegas, has his autograph
on the Palace register.
Rev. George Selby, principal of the
Las Vegas public schools, is in the cap
ital and can be found at the Palace.
Mr.. Ira P. Good, representing the Paris
Medicine company. of st. Louis, Mo-,
manufacturers of Bromo Quinine tablets,
was in the city today on business.
Mrs. R. T.. Twitchell, who has many
warm friends here, arrived last night
from Las Vegas and is at the Palace.
Misses Blanch Rothgeb, Edith Rothgeb,
Ruth Reynolds, Beatrice Atkins, Mary La
Rue, and Anna Hand constitute party
of pretty, bright and musical young la
dies, now at the Palace from Las Vegas.
The first four named will take part in the
concert at the court house this evening.
Mrs. M. H. Fielder and Mrs. R. p.
Barnes are in the city from Silver City
and register at the Palace. The ladies
are here in the interest of the Grant
county charity hospital at Silver City,
and are working with members of the as
sembly in behalf of an appropriation for
that institution.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-03-11
At the Hotels.

At the Claire: W. Moore, R. Hallorau
II. l.. Warren, Albuquerque; N. L
Cordova, Las Vegas; T. Sanchez, Rociada
At the Exchange: @. Fl. Ferguson
Espanola; r. M. Force, Denver: George
Paterson, Washington, d. c.; B. j. Den.
Eenbaum; Bernellllo.
At the Bon-Ton: Martin Wells, Las
Vegas; J. G. Warren, George Woods, Do
range; Fl. E. Flood, Gallup; s. Jones,
San Francisco; Manuel Roibal, San Mi
puel; Francisco Montoya, Albuquerque;
Eplfanio Trnjillo, Pojoaque; Us. Stsrns,
G. Mckay, Chicago.
At the Palace: N. B. Field, A. Singer,
G. F. Albright, Albuquerque; F. Bond,
Espanols; I. P. Good, st. Louis; Mrs. M
q. Fielder. Mrs. R. P. Barnes, Silver City
Mrs. R e. Twitchell and son, J. M.
Lesenev. H. l., Mabey, Rev. Geo. selby,
Misses Blarch Rothgeb, Edith Rothgeo'
Ruth Reynolds, Beatrice Atkins, Mary
La Rue, Anuie Hand, John Ransom, Las
Vegas.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-03-11
Piece of Parchment,

When unwritten on, is not more colorless
than the cadavorous countenances of
those unfortunate persons whom we are
accustomed to call ''coAfirmed invalids."
What a misnomer! implying, too, despair,
giving up for lost! As long as the
vivifying power of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters can be felt, and that is possible 30
long as there is no absolute collapse of
the faculties, fresh vitality can be in.
fused into wasted, feeble frames; color
and flesh can be brought back to wasted,
pallid cheeks with this grand sheet an
chor of the debilitated aud the sickly.
1t Is tonic of the greatest potency and
the utmost purity, and a remedy for and
preventive of dyspe psia, bilious, msla.
rious, rheumatic, nervous and kidney
complaints. Appetite and sleep are
greatly aided by it; it counteracts the
effects OF undue fatigue, or excitement,
and nullifies the often perilous con-
sequences Of exposure in inclement
weather or damp clothing.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-03-11

the time within which this claim may be
made for their homes by the many poor
people of New Mexico. These people are
chiefly, though not all. our native citizens
and the newspapers, both English and
Spanish, will do good service to these
people by keeping track of this matter
and when the bill is passed advertise the
fact among them and urge them to gel
their homes secured while they can."
About Statehood
81 fear nothing can be done in that inc
The east is dominant now, that is, the
great financial and corporate interests
are in control of the government; and
those interests will not add strength to
those who are struggling for at least ar
equal show for their material interests
under the laws. But shall be all the
while advocating the Just claims of New
Mexico to statehood"
Any other matters?
ut would take too long to 60 into all
matters of Importance demanding atten.
tion at the hands of congress in behalf OF
New Mexico. Some might be merely
mentioned: The alien land law ought to
be repealed; we ought to have, in some
form, national support for our public
schools; we ought to have separate
appellate court; our incipient industries
ought all to be encouraged, as declared
by the Chicago platforms mean beet
sugar, wool, lead, silver, canaigre and
CATTLE"
II might add that have no fear that
will be unfairly treated by the Mckinley
administrator. do not mean that
expect any political favors. I do not
want that. ] am Democrat according
to the pattern made by the Chicago plat
form, and have only feeling Of pride
10 that. But mean that I think the
Mckinley administration will be too
broad to cause it to refuse US its aid in
all our material interests, merely because
New McKee, has Democratic delegate.
In other words, pect to have the good
will and aid of this administration in
all the matters have referred to above
as important, except statehood"
If you want Photographic cameras
or supp lies, go to Fischer q Cos.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-03-11
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Concluded from First Page,

Concluded from First Page)
message was received from the house
Of representatives announcing that the
officers Of that body had signed G. B. No.
16, An act to provide for the payment of
certain muster rolls.
BY unanimous consent Mr.. Curry pre-
sented the report of the committee on
finance recommending passage Of H. b.
No. 81, An act for the purpose of floating
Indebtedness of counties, boards of edu.
cation, m municipa corporations and school
districts and for other purposes On
motion of Mr.. Curry the report was re-
ceived and together with the bill laid
upon the table to await regular order.
Bills on their third reading still being
in order said report was again read and
on motion of Mr.. Duncan adopted. Mr..
Duncan then moved that the bill be read
the third time by title preparatory to its
passage. Mr.. Spiess moved that the
council 20 into committee of the whole
to consider same. AZ an amendment
Mr.. Finical moved that il be made spe-
cial order for March IL, immediately
after the reading Of the journal. MI.
Spiess raised point Of oaier that the
motion made by him was privileged
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-03-11

approved February l. 1897, and request
ing concurrence of the council in the
same; also the return of G. B. No. 45. An
act in relation TO the qualification of iu-
rors, with the Information that The
amendments reported by the COMMITTEES
of the house were adopted and tho report
of the com mittee received and the bill as
amended duly passed.
Bills on their third reading being in
order report of the committee on finance
recommending passage of @. B. No. 1875,
An act providing for the reclamation of
arid land was read and said bill was also
read. Mr. Martin moved to amend eu
acting clause by striking out the word
general before the word 'assembly"
and inserting in lien thereof the word
'legislatiye," which motion prevailed.
| Mr.. Duncan moved that the report be
ado pied and roll call being demanded the
vote resulted in the affirmative and the
report wac adopted. Mr.. Duncan moved
| that the bill be read the third time pre-
paratoTy to its passage. Roll call was
ordered and the vote resulted in the af-
firmative and the motion prevailed. The
| bill was read the third time by title. Mr..
Martin moved that the bill do pass. Roll
call was demanded aud the vote resulted
| in the affirmative and G. 3. No. 1873 duly
| passed.
| Business on the presidents table being
in order Fl B. No. 131, An act to amend
chapter rs of the laws of 1889 and chapter
48 of the laws Of 1891, was read the first
time by title.
Mr.. Curry moved that the rules be sns-
pended and the bill be read q second time
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-03-11
CITY NEWS ITEMS.

There should be good audience at the
court house tonight.
The ladies concert tonight at the court
house begins at O'Clock.
Tickets for the colured concert on sale
at Irelands and Fischer's.
For sale-Horse and buggy. Apply to
Sister Enlalia, The Sanitarium.
Half the proceeds of the concert of
March Is will go to the Woman's Board
of Trade.
There will be the regular weekly meet
ing Of Paradise lodge No. 9, l. 0. O. F.,
this evening at 1880.
Mr.. A. P. Hill left for Washi agton city
last night, where he will act as Hon. H. B.
Fergusson's private secretary.
Some local statesmen are kept busy
sending and receiving messages from
Washington. Helps the telegraph office.
Good thing.
The regular monthly meeting of the
directors of the Mutual Building d Loan
association will be held tonight at 7:8O,
at the office of the secretary
The next city election is important.
The taxpayers and property owners
should take q hand in the selection and
election Of city officials. 1t will be bet.
ter for the town, we're this done.
The rumor that Hon. T. B. Catron 10
in any way candidate for governor of
New Mexico is untrue. Senator Elkins
and Mr.. Catron called on Secretary Bliss
on Monday last at the department of the
interior on business connectsd with the
appointment, however. ~
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-03-11

was born in Berks county, Pa, on Decem.
Der 81, 1855. His parents, though rich in
the qualities that make happy homes and
rear honorable children, we're poor in this
worlds goods, and as boy he was thrown
much upon his own resources. He attend
ed the public schools in Mercer county,
Pa, and at the age of 10 years followed
Horace Greeley's advice, coming west to
grow up with the country, arriving in
New Mexico in 1874. For two years be
divided his time between the occupations
Of merchant and miner. but meeting with
Indifferent success in New Mexico he went
to Arizona, where he devoted his time
and strength to mining for several years.
In 1880 he returned to this territory,
choosing Pinos Altos, In Grant county, as
hts home. There he again turned his at
tention to mining, and becoming i'm
pressed with the possibilities Of the coun-
try, in addition to his mining interests he
engaged In newspaper work, conduct
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-03-11
Prisoner DISCHARGED.

Francisco Brown was discharged yes.
terday from the penitentiary with GER
tificate of good character, which restores
him to citizenship. Brown was sent up
from Albuquerque for one year, having
been convicted of burglary. His be-
havior In PRISON was such that he gained
one month on his time, and when he left
was paid $50 as his individual earnings
while within the walls. There are now
204 convicts in the penitentfary.