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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
COLONEL GRANTS SOLUTION.
HE WOULD HAVE THE PRESENT POLICE BOARD
LEGIsLArED OUT OF OFFICE

HE WOULD HAVE THE PRESENT POLICE BOARD
LEGIsLATED OUT OF OFFICE
1.-THE present members Of the Board or Police
should be legsIated out Of Office" said Police Com
missioner Grant yesterday, before he started TOT
Washington to witness the Inauguration ceremonies
and when he was asked for his reason he continued
'"They are so much at variance now that 90 not
think # is possible for them to come together II
they were legslated out OF office new Commissioners
might be appointed who would work together until
the Mayor OF the Greater New-York comes IN
Colonel Grant has tried TO act the part OF peace
maker in the Police Board and he has declared mat
he was sorry he accepted the office OF Police COM
missioner and was remaining In office because ne
wanted TO prevent harm to the police force.
There was report at Police Headquarters yes
terday that there plan on foot at Albany 10
egislate the present Police Board out OF once I'M
mediately Commissioner Roosevelt SAID ne nau
heard of the report and also had heard that IL wds
mart of the plan OF Commissioner Parker 70 hamper
The work of tho Police Board until there was en-
cuse for such legislation , ., ..r b,s
Mayor Strong when asked yesterday 10, ms
oplnion of Commissioner Grants pan TOT
the present Police Board out OF ONCE ana IlIhns
vacancies by supplementary legislation sa!I ina'
he aid not favor IL. A proposition 10 vest tne ap
nointment of new Commissioners In the tioVernoI
he Legislature by naming them In the Dill ,ns
Mavor believed ought not 10 prevail. as II ih'a"e'
the principle of Home Rule in this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
AN EXPENSIVE TOWN TO LIVE IN.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: People with more money than they know
what 10 do with. how TO spend. will find com
plete and full accommodation in the town of New
town I'm Queens County y. T.. especially In Light
ing District "B" The city Of New-YOrk in the
palmiest days of Tweedle could not hold candle
to the town OF Newtown. The following Is the
rate of taxation in Lighting District 81 for the
current year. on the assessed valuation. TO wit:
General taxes, town county and State, 81 20 on
each 800: lighting tax District "B" 81 II on each
800; school tax 81 A on each 800, the School Tax
Collector adds per cent. .0li7, making the total
tax ths year SGH7 each 800 valuation. The
taxpayers beginning to wake mp and Inquire
how this about, and those who are assessed
for personal property which they receive an
income Of 3 per cent or less would Ike TO know
whet her they Will be Obliged to take the add
tional fraction for taxes out OF IN" principal OF
their Investments. And whether they Will have
anything left In "A few years with which to pay
taxes at NIL. a taxpayers meeting was held at
Lincoln Hall. Maspeth. recently, and another VIII
be held this evening 10 consider the matter.
Newtown, March 3, 1891 A SUFFERER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
TROLLEY-CARS IN COLLISION.
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT NEAR FORT LEE DUR
ING YESTERDAY MORNING's FOG.

EnRewooG March 3-There was a collision be-
tween two trolley-cars between Fort Lee and this
place shortly after o'clock this morning. Whlcn
resulted In the serious njuring OF two men, While
six passengers were slightly hurt.
There is only a single track between this place
and the Fort Lee Ferry. Many business men OF
New-York City I'm the habit OF taxing the
trolley and riding to Fort Lee and then crossing
tho ferry to New-York The two cars this morning
were going in opposite directions. Nearly all the
passengers were men The going from Fort
Lee was In charge OF Motorman August Lain. OF
Edgewater while the car coming from Fort Lee
was in charge OF Motorman William Busch. who
resides in Fort Lee. There IS steep hi!l along the
Palisades which the cars traverse Lahn's car was
going down the hill. while the car OF which Blusch
had charge was ascending the incline. According
TO the schedule one should have been on a
switch or siding In order to enable the other car
TO 60 by in safety. On account OF the fog which
prevailed neither motorman could see far In front.
and both thought they had a clear track. The re-
suit was that they did not their danger until
Il was too late to prevent accident. The cars
crashed together with considerable force Both
motormen were badly injured while the cars were
smashed The passengers knocked about and
six of them received slight injuries FREDERICK
Cremer was thrown TO the moor OF tne car r. r.
ceived a confusion OF the shoulder and was cut by
some OF the broken glass. DR.. Max Wyler, OF Fort
Lee, was summoned and he attended his Injuries.
In the mean time attention was given 10 the TWO
motormen and ambulance was summoned from
the Englewood Hospital. IL was discovered that
Motorman Blusch had the toes OF both feet
smashed. and that he had also received contusions
about the body, well az three deep cuts In his
head. Lahns right leg broken and he was
badly injured about the face by pieces OF the
broken cars. Both men were sent TO the hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
4 LIBRARY or SOCIAL MOVEMENTS OPEN.

The Association for Improving the Condition or
the Poor has valuable library, which 1t Is placing
freely at the disposal of students who may desire
information Ia the history or the working details
OF the more important social movements dona-
ton OF books has just been received through the
Kindness OF the Rev DR.. Isaac ;. Hartley, son or
the first general agent OF the association. Robert
NJ Hartley Among the volumes is The History
OF the Poor" by Theodore Ruggles In two volumes
London 1873; file of the reports OF the Poor Law
Commissioners for England besides other techni-
cal reports OF societies working among the poor. be-
tween the years 1910 and 1860. These volumes afford
a comparative study between methods then exist
ing and those which now commend themselves to
the best Judgment OF social workers.
The ASSOCIATE will be glad to have for its refer
library books covering the literature OF char
ity and philanthropy. The books and pamphlets
are placed freely at the disposal OF any who may
wish to consult them at the rooms of the assoca
ton Books may be sent william H. Tolman
general agent No l05 East Twenty -second-st.. by
whom they will be acknowledged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
EDITH BEHR SENT TO JAIL.
JUDGE MCCORMICK REsENTENcEs THE YOUNG
WOMAN AND REBrKEs THE YELLOW


Elizabeth. March (SpeciaD-Judge Mccormick,
in the Union County Court this morning made short
work OF Edith Behrs case, and also paid his re-
spects to the sensational newspapers which are
trying to mould public opinion in the young
woman's favor
Judge Mccormick said that the papers which took
the case in hand with the idea that they were going
to Influence him 10 retract the course he had pur
sued were laborng under a big mistake. He was
sworn TO do his duty to the State of New-Jersey, he
said and he would never swerve from 1t. The
Judge informed the prisoner that she had had fair
and impartial trial, and was found guilty by an
honest Jury. She had deliberately perjured herself
while on the witness stand and the Judge said that
he felt II his duty TO impose "a sentence that would
be "A warning and an example TO others not TO com
init perjury. The actions OF Miss Behr since then
had convinced him that he had made no mistake.
The Judge finished his remarks by imposing SEN
tence Of three months in the county Jail. less the
five days the prisoner had previously served.
Miss Bchr looked bold and defiant while the Judge
was talking but she did not try to create any scene
She was accompa MED In court by her father She
kissed her parent and quietly followed court OFF,
Ger 10 the Jail where she changed her clothing and
put on "A calico wrapper She Is confident that the
Court OF Pardons. which meets next Tuesday, will
remit her sentence The belief here Is general that
the girl will have to serve her time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
WHY MR.. DEPEW ACCEPTED TIE OFFICE
HIS LETTER TO HIS ASSOCIATES ~ THE BOARD
OF CONTROL OF THE JOINT TRAFFIC
ASSOCIATION.

Chauncey NJ Depew has accepted the chairman
ship OF the Board of Control Of the Joint Tra&e
Association Some politicians were saying yester'
day that Mr. Depew had accepted the Office after
learning that he would not be appointed Ambassa.
dor TO England. There Is no truth In this rumor.
Mr. Depews position toward the mission 10 the
Court Ct St. James is just as It always has been.
Mr. Depew accepts the railroad Craftsmanship asa
tribute which he fully appreciates. He has FOR
thirty years under all kinds OF conditions, been
associated IN business with the members OF this
Board and their election Of him 10 the place puts
him at the head Of the greatest railroad combina.
ton in the country He said yesterday that, while
he was a railroad man. he intended to be the best
kind of a railroad man he knew how 10 be. and
that for this reason he had accepted the Office
The mission TO England was another question ard
n It came I'D he would settle II as the time ard
conditions suggested. That place had not beea
rendered 10 him, and until 1t was rendered there
was no need of considering IT; but his acceptance
OF the craftsmanship OF the Joint Traffic Associa'
ton emphatically had bearing on any future
action.
Mr. Depew says In his letter OF acceptance:
I wish to return to you my sincere thanks for
selecting as the president Of the association !
appreciate tt both as honor and a recognition
of the cordial relations which have existed 50 long
between the various members ana myself nave
been now for nearly twelve years member OF
the preceding association and or THIS ana 70 re-
ceive this unanimous expression OF your commence
things in my life So far this association Is
concerned consider its existence and the work u
performs OF primary importance to the railway
Int, Of this country An extra session OK
Congress will be in all probability called 10 meet
on March 10 which IS 10 take up matters OF tariH
and the currency and while that is very important
i'm its general sense TO the whole country ana the
restoration OF credit certainly the questions We
consider and the millions involved In the existence
portant to the stability OF credit, the industries
and 70 the commercial prosperity OF the country.
So far as I can, as president, my on best eNors
will be given to carry out the purposes Cor which
this association was formed-to give stable rates
and equal treatment 10 all--and with which am
in the heartiest sympathy and accord.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
CLEVELAND SAID TO HAVE DECLINED

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMPLIMENTARY
DINNER PLAN FALLS THROUGH.
At the regular monthly meeting OF the Chamber
OF Commerce to-day there Will be repor, upon
the PLAN recently announced TO give n dinner Tor
Grover Cleveland in recognition Of his services to
the cause OF sound money during his last term as
President Of the United States. Leading men III
the Chamber thought It would be proper TO give
such n testimonial. solely on the ground OF Mr.
Cleveland's efforts TO uphold the National credit'
and there has been exchange OF letters with Mr.
Mr. Cleveland has declined the OFFER OF a compll-
mentary dinner. and the plan 10 give the tes,i-
moniai has therefore been abandoned 1t Is ex-
pected that the correspondence will he made public
at the meeting Of the Chamber to-day. ~.
The delegates OF the Chamber OF CoInmeISSe 20 s
recent Monetary Convention were authorized 70 send
n memorial to the incoming Administration IN
Washington and such memorial mas oe s. srb'
TO President elect Mckinley. report on tnat SUD
ject also will be made at to-day's meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
CROW HILLS POPULATION.
1T WILL BE GREATLY DIMINISHED
UNDER THE BAKER BILL
LONG-TERM PRISONERS THE BEST AND MUST
PROFITABLE woRKMEN. AND If THEY ARE
ALL SENT TO THE STATE PRISONS 1T
WILL. LEAVE THE PEN AL
MOST DESERTED.

hill introduced by Assemblyman Baker
threatens TO nearly depopulate the Kings County
Penitentiary 1t makes II Illegal to SEND 70 COUNT!
penitentiaries any prisoner sentenced for more tn
enc wear and at the same time repeats the act D!
which the right was given to send ions'er" prs
oners 10 the Kings County Penitentary
There are now at the Crow Hill institution less
than 1000 prisoners. or these 20 are oniteo states
prisoners and their terms expire 'he'r p"e.S
will no, be filled There more than 500
lonr-,erm State prisoners In the penitenlidIy'
and It is a moderate estimate that there are on'y
400 county prisoners there. This would DC inc
average number Of inmates OF the place ai'er 'no
Wilcox law and Mr. Bakers bill had been opera'
ing for a few years. The penitentary wouiu '"'"
descend TO the status Of county JAIL ana one VI
two Of the wings could he boarded up Inc "hoIe
character OF the institution would be changed II
in one OF the queer things about prison HE that the
best and most Intelligent prisoners are long
termers-men convicted OF felones-while the lowest
class of prisoners as a rule. are the tramps ana
DRINKS who sent up for short terms
Tho question Of State prisoners and the proper
place 10 send them has been an uncertain one Tor
some months Early In the year the State Prison
Commission informed the local Judges that they
must send long-term prisoners to the State prison
The Judges took issue with the Commission on the
law but as matIsr OF re ahe Rings County
institution since January H. Connssionti IL, bu 81
State Commission based its opinion and II that
opinion were right the Baker law would seem 10
be superfuous. 49,. c.o.o
Whether 1t will pay Kings County to have Stase =
prisoners sent here hereafter depends s0meW ,1
on the question as to whether the city OF BROOKLYN
can be compelled TO buy goods made by the prls
oners 1t 81 50 week TO maintain prisoners
and the State pays an average of only 81 week
so there little profit in keeping state prisoners
as boarders II the product of conVicts WORK
can be sold the city II Will pay the county 10
care for State prisoners especially as iohs-teiih
prisoners the best workmen. s.,
The Charities Commissioners expect to be ready
by April to supply brooms. brushes and tn"are
and TO do the printing Of the departments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04

that the infant son Of a Chinese merchant living
In the United States ran only erter on prohucton
OF n certificate from the Chinese authorities, which
certificate II Foon did not have. Judge 'acombs
sustained the Commissioners ruling. ana an ap-
peal mas now been taken, Ii Foon having given
ball pending the decision. II Foon Is said 70 be
thirteen years old, but looks four or hve years
older. .
There IL CONSERVATION I'm Chinatown over the
fact that United States marshals are seeking 10
serve summOnses on twenty-five or WnV nina
nesses against persons who make living Dy per-
turing themselves to aid Gilman en- IN getung into
this country from Canada. II Is said That mum.
Der OF these witnesses whose testimony Is desired
have fled owing 10 threats by Chinese highoind.
ers that they will kill those who testify against
their cpuntrymen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
WILLIAM BERRFS SUCCESSOR.
COLONEL GEORGE A. PRICE SPOKEN OF FOR
THE UNION LEAGUE CLUBS
NEXT PRESIDENT

Colonel George A. Price Is the latest possioihty
as the successor 10 William Berri as president OF
the Union League Club Colonel Price has oeeh
asked to allow the use OF his name for the place.
and has received assurances that his election would
be secured practically without opposition
Mr.. Berri It is said has finally convinced the
Union League that It must not consider him for re-
election He has heard many entreaties 10 stay IN
the presidency, and he knows that II ne shoaIu
stand for reelection he would meet no opposition
whatever Nevertheless. his varied business inter-
ests as president of the Bridge Trustees publisher
OF a daily newspaper and proprietor of big retai
store take so much OF his time that he feels that
he cannot do justice TO the club II he continues 10
hold It's presidency.
Colonel Price Is one OF the most popular members
OF the club and of Mr. Berris most intimate
friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
WANT ALL DEPARTMENTS TO BE EQUAL.

The Executive Committee OF the Republican Gem
eral Committee has adopted by unanimous vote
the following preamble and resolution with ref
erence 10 the proposed charter Of the Greater New
York:
Whereas The proposed charter for the city OF
Greater New-York contains provisions of apparent
inequality effecting the Police and Fire depart
ments Of the city OF Brooklyn, which Will in the
nature Of the res lions that must subsst for disci
plne and good order tend TO Impair the efficiency
Of the service by reason OF discrimination In COM
parison and rank; therefore
Resolved. That in our judgment the proposed
charter should be amended or supplemented by
separate act that all members Of the Police and
Fire departments In their respective ranks and
grades shall he placed upon entire equality In all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
NEW.JERSEY NEWS.
BURGLAR SHOOTS 4 WOMAN.
WHILE STRUGGLING WITH AN
MRS H. c. WEST. OF CRANfohD'
is BADLY INJURED

is BADLY INJURED.
Plalnheld March 3 tSpeciaD-Mrs' H. - VIZ,
tho wife OF a New-York rice broker. was sho' anu
dangerously wounded by a burglar who broke 'h'o
the Vests handsome dwelling at Crah'o'u At an
early hour this morning. -
Before forcing an entrance into the west NOUS.
the burglar broke into the houses OF d. N'o"' VI
Mne-st: Walter ~ Irving OF Milne-st', where
gold watch and n small sum Of money was HISS
inc. u Rovce I'm Uuyler-st. and j. NJ. crane III
MIne-st He was detected in the home or |row'
but escaped before there was any trouble ne
reached the West home at Crawford and Elizaoe'h
ayes shortly before o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs West were awakened nj That nou'
by n noise In the second story hallway. MIS- west
called who's there and Immediately match
was lighted In the hail. disclosing the FORM vi d
man. Two shots rang out In quick successiol'' ".''
two bullets struck the headboard OF the peu' Nj
West sprang to the bureau and fuinoed III '"o
drawer for his revolver. While ne WIS t"us '''
gagged Mrs West who seems TO be bundle OF
nerves Jumped out Of bed. ran into the nan anu
tried TO wrench the revolver out Of the burglar 5
hand. The latter caught her about the oou!' "'
pressing the weapon against her face pulled the
trigger twice Mrs. West twisted ana loue". -"
assailant every moment Of tho time one OF the
bullets took effect in Mrs. Vests cheek and tore
ifs wav through the flesh, dislguring her for life
The man by this time had gained control of the
woman. and threw her headlong down the stairs.
Then he shot at her again and disappeared through
the front door He has not been seen since ana
his identity is unknown. -, -, u.
The afYair took place In much less time than II
takes TO describe It. and by the time MT West
had secured his weapon his wife had received two
dd dressed the wounds which are not dangerous. UNI
less blood poisoning results
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
CHINESE IMMIGRATION TROUBLES.

The efforts OF Ii Sing who describes himself as a
Chinese merchant. living In Newark. n. j.. 10 pre-
vent the United States officials from sending his
alleged infant son, Ii Foon. back to China, have
become a sort OF Chinese cause celebre The case.
after having been passed upon adversely TO Ii Foon
by Commissioner Shields and Judge Lacombe Of
the United States Circuit Court. is next TO come
before the United States Circuit Court OF Appeals
OF this district
Important points OF law are involved Last Sep
temher ii Foon admitted into the United
States by the Collector at Malone n. Y. Suisse
quently he was arrested by Chinese Inspector
scharf In this city. and was held for deportation
by Commissioner Shields on the ground, mainly,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.
BRIDGE TRUSTEES TO ACT.
THEY WILL TAKE UP THE REPORT OF
THE SUBCOMMITTEE REGARDING

Mayor Wurster and President William Berri OF
the Bridge Trustees had n long conference yester-
day afternoon In Mr.. Berris store. In Fulton-st.
mainly In relation TO Bridge affairs. After the
conference Mr.. Berri said he expected that at tho
next Meeting OF the Trustees. which will be held
on Monday important action would be taken on
the proposition TO allow elevated and surface cars
TO cross the Bridge At Mondays meeting the
Trustees will take from the table the report OF
the subcommittee appointed TO consider and re-
pert upon the report OF the board OF experts The
report Of the subcommittee would have been con-
sidered at the last meeting except for the absence
OF Mayor Strong. who was kept away by illness.
President Berri told Tribune reporter yesterday
that while he could not speak In his ofhciai ca
pacty. he fully expected that the report OF inc
subcommittee would be adopted ana that III u
short time the first steps will be taken FOR sending
the elevated and surface cars across the Bridge
No serious opposition TO the propositions OF inc
experts has arisen but. on the contrary the rus
tees have had many communications urgnR .h en-
to make the best possible arrangements win the
elevated and trolley roads and thus hasten the Gay
when Brookynites can ride into New-1orK III!
without change of cars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
THIEF AND SWINDLER At LARGE AGAIN.

While General and Mrs Earle were In Washins-
,on q man of middle age called at their home al
Washington Heights and said that some staiuary
was held al the Custom House for duties OF ~
Willie Earle paid part Of that sum, and the man
said he would return for the rest.
General Earle said over he telephone from
Washington that this Is an old swlndle. and one
practisei in New-York and Brooklyn for num-
Der of years by the same man. When he does
not succeed in getting money he steals what ne
can from the halls rooms nearby. THIS man
* ms; out OF prison, and the pubic snouId io0n
ont for him and have him arrested. lie is
oiausible man IA generally well informed about
lar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
GRIP EPIDEMIC ~ 4 MILD FORM

The latest epidemic OF the grip in this city began
In the first week of last December ply sicans OF the
Health Department say. but no deaths were caused
by influenza until the second week Of that month
Since that time, although the disease has been
prevalent in the city. the epidemic has been OF such
a mild character that the mortality has been low
The Health Board depends upon the record OF
deaths to show the progress of an epidemic OF the
grip only fatal cases being reported. and the record
OF deaths indicates that the epidemic reached its
height In the week ending February 60 when ten
G,aths reported The deaths from influenza
reported for the twelve weeks OF the epidemic thus
far are shown In the appended table:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-04
ASH WEDNESDAY Services.

The Lenten season was ushered In yesterday with
great soemDlty in all the Roman Catholc churches
OF the CITY Archbishop Corrgan celebrated low
mass at : o'clock In the Cathedral. and AT o'clock
a solemn high ma was celebrated. The Rev. W. j.
B. DAILY was celebrant. the Rev. p. DAILY deacon
and the Rev T. +. Murphy sub-deacon of the mass
The Rev Henry T. Newey was master OF cere-
monies The ceremony OF the blessing or me
ashes" then took place after when the ashes
were distributed TO the faithful
At o'clock yesterday afternoon the ashes were
disrihuted 10 the children of the parish and at 80
o'clock to the workingmen and women VINO could
not be present at the early services.
Impressive ceremonies We're also gone through at
the Paust Church. . =, ,,,.,
Special services were held in all Episcopal
churches