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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
OLD-FAsHIoNED GERMAN BEER

Popular taste, like fashion. shows a pronounced
tendency nowadays to return TO the good old Gus
toms and enjoymcnts OF our forefathers. This il
particularly noticeable among consumers OF lager
beer who, class showing a preference
akin 10 an affection. for the old-fashoned German
brewing. To crafty this growing demand Beadles-
ton e Woerz. OF New York. OF the largest brew
cries In the United States have just introduced a
new brand called Imperial German Brew, In which
by their strict adherence TO Malt and Hops. excu-
and body Of the od-fashioned lager beer Is repro
duced to degree Of perfection that makes i iden
teal with the product OF fiy years ago For the
CONS desiring to try 1t. Beadleston 4 Woers VIII
deliver Il direct from the brewery. 01 West 10th
st., n T. 6s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
0sCAR GARRETSON,S BODY FOUND.

The body of Oscar Garretson, wealthy resident
Of Grasmere was found yesterday In the bay near
Brooklyn, and cleared up the mystery OF his dis
appearance, which occurred on April a. Mr. Gar
retson was a member of the New York Mercantile
Exchange and was in the commission business.
He was forty five years old. and had lived with his
aged father and mother.
His dsappea rance sudden, and every enort
made 10 find him. He started for business the
day he disappeared but never reached his office.
Mr.. Garretson to have married next month
Miss Selma DOdd. young woman who lves near
the home of his parents. Neither she nor ms rrIa
tves believe that he committed suicide, but declare
he must have met foul play.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
MRS. CHARLES CUTTER.

Mrs. Olive Lovejoy Noyes, widow of Dr. Charles
Cutter of the Harvard Medical School died yester-
day al her home In Princeve. Peoria county. H.
IN her ephty-nrst year She was born In Windham,
n H.. and was the oldest OF eight children, among
whom we're Moses Noyes. who accomplished 'he
most diffcult work Of the Fourth-ave. tunnei,
New-York and J. l.. Noyes, who has just retired
from the superin tendency Of the Minnesota lhsu-
tuition for Deaf and Dumb. In early life she was
teacher in Abbott Academy, Andover. Mass.
Dr. and Mrs. Cutter were closely associated WIN
William Lloyd Garrison in antislavery work IN
Boston, and in 1913 went West. where In the fierce
struggle over slavery Dr. Cutter and others OF ms
family were mobbed, Shot and otherwise injured
On several occasions Mrs. Cutter rescued her her
home, her husband and numerous refugees from
mobs DR. and Mrs Cutter had two children
olivia. during the Civil War in charge OF some
the only surviving member Of the family. who mas
Of late years been in the publishing business IN
this CITY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
COFFINS SCATTERED BY A CABLE-CAR.

Collins fell with a crash In upper Thrd-ave. yes
tcrday morning. 1t caused by collision be-
tween northbound cabie-car and Il truck belong
ing TO the New-York and Brooklyn Casket Com
pany. carrying q load OF the articles and driven BY
Thomas German Of No 200 East Sixty -ffth-st
German thrown 10 the ground and sustained 4
bad scalp wound He removed TO the Presby-
terrain Hospital. Anthony Winkler. OF No. AZ East
Houston-st the grlpman OF the cable-car was ar
rested. but the injured man sent word from the
hospital that he would not prosecute, and Winkler
was discharged In Yorkville Police Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
CONGRESSMAN STEVENS INDICTED

ST. Paul. Mimi. May 24-The Grand Jury this
afternoon returned another sensational Indictment
Congressman +. c. Stevens being charged with an
overdraft of $500 in his account with the Mime
sofa Savings Bank at the time when he was n
trustee and acting president OF the bank. Accord
ing TO the receivers of the bank. the books show
that Mr.. stevens at the time OF tho overdraft was
a creditor OF the bank for 81 $50 for attorneys fees
and there are also two cash credits Of 81 900 each
for 1872 and 1SD3. The receivers also explain that
the technical overdraft repaid within one
month after being called TO Mr. Stevens's atten
ton. Mr. Stevens will demand an Immediate trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
Thirteen members of the senior class Of the De
I IrstitLte last night competed In q prize
wG1LL GRADUATES TO CELEBRATE.

The society Of New-York graduates OF McGill
University held its second annual dinner at the
Hotel Savoy last night. There was a large attend
ance The speeches were interspersed with songs by
DR. Mackay and DR.. Beckett. The Rev. f. Fl. Krans
acted as POSTMASTER and the toasts were as fol-
"Benefactors" DR.. wolfred Nelson; SISTER Univer
sites" Professor Charles g. ID Roberts Or Brock
in the Coming Jubilee" the Rev Dr. Msyn ard,
.sThe Canadian Society" Dr. j. A. Meek. president;
'The Debt we Owe McG." Or. II. n. Nineberg,
and 1.-THE Ladies'" DR.. W. Ferguson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TODAY

For Maine. New-Hampshire and Vermont. continued
threatening weather and showers; cooler variable winds
becoming northerly.
For Massachusetts, Rhode Island Connecticut un-
settled weather with showers the morning probably
clearing weather by Tuesday night cooer Winds
becoming northerly
For Eastern New-York. threatening weather. with 90
casona showers In the morning probably clearing In the
afternoon; cooler; norther,y winds.
For Eastern Pennsylvania and NewJersey partly cloudy
In the morning generally fair In the afternoon cooler
northery winds. '''
For Western New-York and Western Pennsylvania
partly c.oudy weather In the morning;
nOon fresh northerly winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25

and of s25 contributed by number OF friends ana
presented b. Bowles Colgate. After the LORNA
prcsenta ton of these gifts which took place In the
auditorium OF the church. which was handsomf lsH,
decorated. supper was served in The Sunday-schooI
room About four hundred guests sat down al the
table Among them were the Rev prs; I: III ~;
Rev pr Andrew Longacre. OF the Madison Avenue
Church; DR.. Henry \. Butte prssident r OF Prey
Wilson of ST Andrews Church the Rev GeorGe
p Eckman OF St Pau's Church. the Rev. Dr N;
& MacArthur of Calvary Baptist Churcn. ana
Presiding Elder G.. w. Smith. 80, x.,.
The Reception Committee in charge OF the "a. sHa II
consisted Of s Williams. W. j. Stitt /. H. Illit "a
NJ Millei. Mutton See and John d. crouch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
CANDIDATES FOR SENATOR EARLE,s SEAT

Columbia. S. C.. May "a (SpeciaD-Friends of Dr.
Carlisle president of Worord College: General
Wade Hampton. United States Railroad Commits
sioner w ID, Evans, Ex-Governor John Gary
Evans Congressman McLaurin and Solicitor g.
Duncan Bellinger pressing their claims for an.
polhtment TO the United States Senate before Gov
ernor EHerbe. The appointment will probably be
made In few days. The supposion that Eerbe
would appoint weak man. contemplating making
the race himself before the Legislature, is erro.
neous. He will not be a candidate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
FOR VOCAL CONCERTS ~ THE PARK

Frank Damrosch representing the Peoples Cho-
raj Union. appeared before the Park Board ut its
meeting yesterday and asked permission to hold
vocal concerts In Central Park this summer. Mr.
Damrosch suggested at the same time that band
and platform for the concerts would be accepta-
ble The Board seemed to loox with favor on the
application. ana will probably grant It
Bids were opened by tho Board for asphalting
the transverse roads In the Park The bid Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
MIRROR A SUICIDES AID.

John Trautwein. driver in the employ OF the
Street Cleaning Department. committed suicide by
shooting himself In the right temple yesterday morn
ing at his home. No. Col East One-hundred- and
nfty-second-st. From the position In which the
body was discovered, II was evident that Trautwen
stood in front OF a mirror to aim the better when
firing the shot He had been suffering from a dis
ease Of the eyes and had been the sick list This
caused him to become respondent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES STUuOyFD

Madison. Wis. May 2t-Insurance Commissioner
Fricke to-day ordered the Colonial Fire Insurance
Company, OF New-York; the New-York Fire In
surance Company and the Schuylkill Fire Insurance
Company. OF Philadelphia. to show cause May 81
why their Wisconsin licenses should not be revoked
il Is charged that the companies have violated the
Wisconsin resident agent law in writing policies
through Charles ID. Cox. Chicago insurance agent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
NEPHEwS SUE THE COLT ESTATE.
THEY ALLEGE THAT MRS SAMUEL COLT USED
UNDUE INFLUENCE TO GET HER LATE
HUSBAND TO REVOKE CoDICIrS


HUSBAND TO REVOKE CODICIIS
IN THEIR FAVOR
Hartford. Conn. May PA complaint has been
filed in the United States Court IN this city In
an action brought against the estate Of the late
Colonel Samuel Colt, the millionaire inventor ana
manufacturer Of firearms by which his Two
nephews seek to recover 100000. The nephews
are James Il. Colt, OF Washington. ID. c., and Nor
man Colt OF Seattle. sons OF the late James t.
Colt. Their attorney In the suit Is James a.
Blanchard, OF New-York and the lawyers for the
estate arc Gross. Hyde & Shpman OF this city.
Samuel Colt died in 1852 and an inventory placed
his estate at about s325000o. His original Will con-
tanned beluest of go shares of the stock OF the
Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company to
his brother James Il. Colt, and additional requests
to the children of James B. Colt; but a later codcil
revoked those requests. James b. Colt brought SUIT
after his brothers death. and the court awarded
to him "a shares of tho stock of the firearms COM
papy. He died in 1878 Caldwell H. Colt me son
then the burden of caring for the large estate OF
samuel Colt has fallen upon his widow seventy
and esteem Of many people in Connecticut on ac-
count OF her numerous charities and high char-
The complaint in the action brought against
Mrs Colt by the two ncphews of heT husband al
leges that she used undue influence TO get her nus
band to make the codicil revoking the requests to
them and their father in the original will Of Sam.
uel Colt 1t Is declared also that documents lcit by
the late James b. Colt have been discovered re-
Gently and they establish claim TO hpms %,
decline to talk further than TO say that the case
will be contested by the estate
James A. Blanchard said to a Tribune reporter
last evening: at would be highly improper for me
TO give any Information about the suit in which
have been retained. ] have declined TO give any
information the subject to the newspapers: me
papers have been placed on file the United States
Court in Hartford. and information might nave
been obtained from them; but cannot talk about
la
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
NEW ROUTE FOR THE FIREnEN'S PARADE.

The Fire Board yesterday decided to change the
route Of the remen's parade which Is take place
on Wednesday afternoon The new route decided
on 10 as follows: Assembling at Elghteenth-st and
Square. where the review will take place. thence to
Eourth-aye.. TO Fourteenth-st.. to sixth-aye;, 10
q NhdSen.Nvs. AID 20 Th!rty.slshth'st. whore the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
OBITUARY NOTES.

Rome. N Y. May A-William Gilbert Cornwell.
treasurer Of the Rome State Custodial Asylum,
died to-day. He sixty-six years old
Newburg ". Y, May 4-Robert Wilson well
known in the Grand Army Of the Republic in this
State, died here this morning at the age or nfty-
four years In 1883 he elected junior depart
ment commander OF the State after having served
ade-decamp on the department commander :
staff. and also on that OF the commander-in-chief.
He enlisted in the Union Army at the age Of
eighteen, and served through the Civil War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
NOT TO BE pOsTOrFTCE CASHIER.

+. G. Belsto, collector for brewing company
who lives at No. 56s Frankn-ave., Brooklyn has
declined the appointment OF cashier of the New-York
Posofflce. which rendered to him by Postmaster
Van Colt He has written n letter TO Mr. Van Cott
stating that while he would like to DO OF service
him account OF personal friendship. he felt that
his business relations prevented him from accepting
the office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
Mr.. HAVEMEYER GOES TO WASHINGTON

Henry o. Havemeyer, the president. and John f.
searles. the secretary and treasurer Of the Amerl-
can Sugar Company Sugar TRUST. went 70 Wash
ington yesterday to be present to-day when their
trial is called for contempt of tho United States
Senate In refusing TO answer questions in the Sugar
investigation. They were accompanied by their
counsel, John e Parsons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
A POSTAL OFFICIAL INVITED TO CHINA

Chicago. May 24.-Frederick T.. Stoll formerly
general superintendent of city delivery in the Chi
cago Postofice. has been asked through a repre.
sentative Of Ii Hung Chang. to take charge Of the
free-dclivery postal system which II Is proposed
TO establish In Hong Kong. The offer carries a
salary OF $4,000 a year for Ave years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
The Black Patti and her troubadours rerVin at
the Plea Palace whore q nsideraLln Etar e
THE REV DIR. P4RKHURST I'LL.

The Rev. Dr. Charles III. Parkhurst Is confined
to his home, at No. 1913 East Thrty-hfth-st with
an attack Of the grip At the house last night
II said that the doctors illness was not seri-
GUS and that DR.. Parkhursts physicians saw he
will be able TO go about his work usual in a day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25

Warren Sharp. IN cente square foot wes ,r rhs
roads At sixty.nt,h seventy, Hinan xcxilISn
reported that the asphalting Of the Circle Enty
ninth.st and Eighth.ave. would be hnsned -
quickly possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
LAMBS COPY OF CHAUCER SOLD.

AT an auction sale of books at Bangs's, No q
Fifth-ave yesterday afternoon Lambs copy o.
Chaucer was sold for ssio. 1t was bought b,
harles Scribner's Sons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
DIR. JOHN S. BILLINGS, JR., HURT

Dr. John g. Billings jr OF No SO East Thirty first
st. was riding n bicycle at Forty-sixth-st. and Madi-
son-ave., when he slipped from the wheel and
sprained his ankle. He taken home In a cab
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
TRIBUNE LEGAL OBSERVATIONS.
Bas.
ineh.
300
% 8

In this diagram IA CONTINUOUS white line shows the
changes pressure Indicated by The Tribunss sef
recording The dotted line represents the
perature q recorded at Pcrrys Pharmacy.
Tribune once. May 70. m.-Ths weather yesterday
was shower The temperature ranged between 90 and Is
degrees. tho average 6sN degreeO being ~ degrees
higher than that Sunday 81 degrees higher than
that OF the corresponding day Of last year.
The weather In the Vicinity to-day will b showsry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
MR.. EVIRTS BETTER.

William NJ. Evarts who has been suffering from
the grip at his home No. 23l Second-ave., for
several days, was reported much improved last
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
Gurrial Notices.

4 Stranger In town will find Rockwood's Photo
graphic Gallery OF sr guished people interesting CAot-
net Photographs So per Dozen l4+D Broadway iJthb.
The market is flooded with cheap mineral waters OF
and doubtful purity To avoid all
possibility OF mistake use only CAlkl. II. SCICLIHS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25
MEETINGS AND ENTERTAINER

II was Tamrnany night at the Irish Fair, in the
Grand Central ace las: right. and the Golfers
of the committee ana the many booths were ma
tcrially strengthened John G. Sheehan. accom-
panied by Mrs Sheehan, was among the guests guess;
and Mr. Sheehan made a short speech Among
others present were Augustus w. Peters, Register
Sohmer. Coroner Fitzpatrick and JUSTICES |oh'a"
and Mccarthy.
A meeting In the interest of the Catholic Summer
School OF America held last night in the theatre
Of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. Archoshop
Corrigan presided and delivered brief address In
opening the meeting, expressing hope that the
coming sixth session OF the Catholic Summer school
ihe Rev W. DR. Denis McMahon. OF s. Thomass
O'Brcn Assistant Superintendent OF Public SCHOOLS;
Thomas Gargfn oE of Rot{}a large mmbe
OF Catholic clergymen and laymen accompanied
Archbishop Corrigan on the platform.
The tenth anniversary OF the organization OF the
Sunday-school OF the West End Presbyterian
Church Amsterdam-ave. and One-hundred and
ffth-st. was celebrated last evening in the church
building The Rev. DR.. John Balcom Shaw. pastor
Of the chnh a a asscber s and pSf egnd az
the sunday school The Rev, DR.. James H load
y bRa y w feey the and Georges
the ,b first Tba Rex 6Poff p
rby Of the Psk fbs G RsV Dr. osep
End-ave. and Ninety-third-st.; the Rev; Dr ketch-
Of R ia Gs a Rev. RT as msds
short addresses.
dinner for President Hunter Of the Normal
College will be given by his old pupils OF school
No o. O which he the principal from 1855 TO
1865 II will take place in September October Con-
troller Ashbel y. Fitch. Corporation Counsel FRAN
cis Scott and Charles PutZel, a school inspector,
comprise tie committee having the dinner In
charge
Thirteen members Of the senior class of the De
la Sale Institute last night competed In prize
elocutionary contest in the lecture-room Of the
ms finite at No l07 West Fifty-eighh-st, before
large audience. The contest was for the Travers
gold medal which was won by Joseph L; HUNT
yvhose subject was "Toussaint POverture." Hon
orable mention was also made OF John ! MURPHY rpPSs
II ID brennan and Joseph NJ Murphy. The Judges
we're the Rev NJ c. O'Farrell, Professor j. j. Will
ford, James F. Mackey, Father Virgil. Brother
Paphylinus. Professor John Haaren ana James D.
rad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25

ably cost $780, o to erect new building on the old
site, suitable f!r the purposes Of the boards Tho
totai value OF land and structure would therefore
be 900 The interest on this at per cent would
equal rental OF $1,000 per annum. To this must
De ADDED service light, heat, repairs; In fact. all
ana a Sso 70 these amounts must be added taxes
total expresses will be $4,000 as against $1,000 in
the building. "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25

The report OF the committee on the Board Of
Home Missions closed with these resolutions:
Flrst-That the Board OF Home Missions be d.
rected TO so reorganize its methods of administra-
ton mat the executive work shall be placed in
charge OF one secretary with whatever assistants
may be necessary and that he be accountable to
the Board for its faithful and efficient manage
ment.
Second-That the Board be directed TO make az
the beginning OF each fiscal year an estimate of the
probable income for the ensuing year. by taking
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25

Should be read daily BY all Interested as Changes may
a tlneD
close promptly In all cases. at the General Posoce q,
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25

The Eden Music was attractive last evening. The
wax figures have their summer clothes, and
there have been many changes in arrangement.
The orchestra gave a pleasing programme Among
the numbers selections from Faust" Cav
alleria Rusticana," "Lohengrin' and Carmen
besides two OF gypsy music. The cinema tograph
displayed new moving pictures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25

MIR. ALLEN CUT S1Oftl
The next speaker was also member OF the
Board the Rev. Lyman Whitney Allen, pastor Of
the south Park PRESBYTERIAN Church. Newark. He
said that the members OF the Board were anxious
simply TO know what the Assembly desired to
have done and would do Loyalty whatever the
church desired. In speaking Of the building. he
said that he was in possession OF facts which were
confidential. but which, If tho Assembly knew
them, would certainly modify any action 1t might
be disposed TO take
The ive-mnute rule was in force and Mr.. Allen
for an extension of time not for himself, but as a
member Of the Board but his request was not
granted In a few minutes man entitled 10 five
minutes used only one and asked that Mr. Allen be
allowed TO occupy the other four This permits
sion was given by the Moderator but from all
parts Of the hall came expressions OF disapproval
Instantly the house was I'm confusion Cries OF
"Co on" were met by others Of "He has spoken
once give US fair playw He has had a chance"
should return 10 New-York and tell the Board that
he was unable TO present. the simple statement
which he considered necessary for the guidance OF
the Assembly In forming a proper decision upon
Dr. Spinning. the third member of the Board. fol-
lowed Mr.. Allen. but his eloquence feIl under the
was the last speaker before the extended time ex-
plred, and the new building Is still In the air.
The action Of the Assembly In cutting of Nj. Al
wanted 10 say was In substance this: While there
remain in this new building thirty Offices TO rent 1t
ass not s % s Sa he al the 70
rented the boards will minimize their floors to the
best possible extent The cost Of ioo tns neT bud
boards occupy one-s!xth Of the space This space
has therefore value OF 100000 as an Investment
mich Nh Ia At per =, cent a would yield 1890 THIS gives
sssr: ssfsh T rsnssi Of sis IL: l ew:
5S.S:t :s: ~ Il sDa Il You'd PROS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-25

A.-The KensIco Ccmetery.-Pr,vate station Hes:
Railroad; ~ minutes ride from the Grand Central
Der A2d-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-22
FIFTEEN WOMEN SECEDE.

Mrs Charlotte Smith, president OF the Women's
Rescue League, has taken up the cudgels against
Van WICK. the bachelor. The fight Is on the same
lines "a the one conducted by her against Josiah
ou,ney. Boston's bachelor Mayor She is opposed
% him because he has no wife. and insists that no
unmarried man should be permitted to either hold
cubic office or be placed before the public for the
,,,,,a ~ voters A special meeting of the League
VAS held at No. p Union Square on Wednesday
night for the purpose OF adopting resolution
naGiino upon ali good citizens behalf OF the
one hundred thousand self-supportng women in
III ctv 10 vote against the Tammany candidate.
TIE TIE msscting according 10 Mrs Smith. was a
stormy one The hottest kind OF contest fol-
low Tvs was adopted by a bare majority. and was
followed by secession OF fifteen women. These
VII has ALREADY been begun among them TO form
n W. nonmostion league which will be arraigned
sinst the reform administration