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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
BIG INSURANCE SWINDLE UNEiRTHED
c. L. WOODS ARRESTED IN PITTsBURG ny AGENTS
OF THE MUTUAL RESERVE FUND.

OF THE MUTUAL RESERVE FUND
Pittsburg, April 10 (SpecaD.-An extensive insur-
ance swindle was unearthed by the Perkins De-
tective Agency to-day. and c. Linford Woods Is In
jan tonight in default Of 5000 bail as a result
Woods ls also known c. l.. Woods and charles
H. Woods agent for the New England Mutual Acct
dent Insurance Company. with offices In the Ham-
ton Building. G. +. Harper. of New-fork, superin-
tendent of the Department of Revision OF me
Mutual Reserve Fund Company OF New-fork, pc
came suspicious of Woods and had an Investigation
made by the Perkins people. Woods had an Office III
the Park Building under the name of {. l.inwood
Woods e. Co. bankers Messrs. Harper and Perkins
spent five hours with him this afternoon after he
was arrested and secured written confession ,
His method was to place Insurance on aged ana
decrepit men, whom he attracted 10 MS once by
ADVERTISEMENTS, saying he would furnish employ
ment TO men between the ages or hity ana sixty
His place was beseged by old and intrm men
His callers signed promlssory notes. when woods
filled i'm with Srounts TO correspond with the race
of the policy. lie got physician TO examine and
pass his victims. The insurance companies are
seeking to implicate these men In the scheme, but
so far have succeeded.
He placed $4,000 insurance with the Mutual Re
serve Fund of New-York. He also had policies In
the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
Philadelphia Provdent Savings insurance COM
pany OF NewYork, and several other companies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
SING SING.

The annual session of the Ncw-York Conference
closed yesterday At the morning session the Rev.
Thomas S. Bond submitted resolution protesting
against the erection OF Roman Catholic church
on the Government reservation at West Point as
being contrary to the established principles OF the
Government, which, while assuring religious free
dom TO all. forbids scctarian discrimination and Ma
tional patronage OF any distinctive form OF faith
and practice. The resolution was adopted and a
copy ordered forwarded to the President and to the
Secretary OF War. The question Of uniformity OF
service in all the churches was discussed and there
was a general expression OF opinion to the effect
that there was too much singing and too little
preaching and praying at the present time. 1t was
decided 10 hold next ycars conference In the
METROPOLITAN Temple. the Rev. ). Parkes cadman
pastor In New-York City. The announcement Of
the appointments Of ministers To the various
charges OF the conference was not made until the
evening session.
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Mr. Munson OF Hastings; vice-president' j; van "a;
der Wende of Ardsey; treasurer. Miss locknart |;
of Irvington: secretary, Miss Mary Schoen, OF
Hastings Addresses were made by the EsT ng a. and nd
others The loca! union is composed of eight socl-
eties-two in Irvington two in Dobbs Ferry; Two IN
David J. Bill has resigned member OF the
Board Of Trustees. Mt, A.. D.v
n r Barnett and L. D. Qulmby, OF this village:
W. H. Storrs of Worthington. and Mr. rogers OF
Pocantico Hills, have been appointed c oIo -
to wait upon the authorities OF the New ork Cen
trail Railroad in regard to better fachltes Oh 'ne
Putnam Division of that road
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HAS SWINDLED BANKS FOR YEARS.
THE CAREER AND METHODS OF THE LATEST
FORGER RUN DOWN BY THE AMERICAN
BANKERS ASSOCIATION.

FORGER RUN DOWN BY THE AMERICAN
BANKERS ASSOCIATION.
C. r. Moore who has been arrested at James
town. y. y for passing raised drafts has beer en-
gagged in that practice for several years. He has
many aliases. including Hendricks. Fenton. HUI
son. Howard and Iiurd. His operations since 1894
have nettled him $4,000 His original outfit accord
ing 10 a confession made the Pnkertons, was
purchased for S25 in Cleveland. When he had ac-
cumulated $4,000 he opened a grocery store, but
failed He subsequently lost 5000 In the real estate
business. Several of the drafts raised by Moore
were upon NeTlork banks. one for IS, drawn by
the First National Bank of Conneaut. Ohio, on the
United States National Bank was raised 10 $500.
One the Chase National Bank for g. os was
raised 10 $29i So and another the same bank for
81 Y raised TO 1892 r. In Moores possession
when he was captured draft for s. the
Third National Bank, which had been raised TO
$3.50.
Moores Methods were thus described in the circu-
lar issued by the American Bankers Association
asking for his arrest
The swindlers method has been to purchase from
banks draft for amounts under $50 and by erasures
and forgery raise them to the same amount Of hun
dreds OF dollars He selects city or town I'm which
Wbere the genuine draft was issued seemineIy ap
pTecatng the fact that the bank officers signature
would be known thereby making the swinde more
Arriving there. he calls the Offices Of build
ing and loan association and claims to the secre-
tary or treasurer that his brother relative was
in that town-usually selecting the name of a rail-
road engineer. fireman or telegraph operator-and
stating the family estate has just been settled
his share being 500. $500 $500 mentioning the
amount on the raised draft In his possession. and
that the relative he named as living in the town
has suggested 10 him that he invest portion of the
money bcqueathed TO him fin the building and loan
association.
This conversation usually results In the associa-
ton agreeing to sell him 500 or 500 OF its shares
When the stock is delivered TO him ihe swindler
pays for 1t with the raised draft, receiving either
check a local bank or cash In change and i'm
mediately decamps the forgery not being discov-
cred until the raised draft arrives at the bank orig
inally issuing IL for a small amount.
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WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Trustees of New-York Library. Aston Library 4
p. IN.
Aqueduct Commissioners, D.
Metropolitan Golf Association Delmoncos. 3
p.
Volunteer Fremcns Association. Lexington OPP
era House. p.
Inspection of list Regiment, armory. p. m.
Auction sale of domestic cotton goods, No 81
Whte-st.. 1870 a.
Young Mems Hebrew Association. s p. m.
Eclectic Medical College commencement. No. ll9
West Fortieth-st. p m.
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JOINT TRAFFIC MEETING.
THE MEMBERS TO STAND BY THEIR AGREEMENT
PENDING THE DECISION OF THE sU-
PREME COURT.

THE MEMBERS TO STAND BY THEIR AGREEMENT
PENDING THE DECISION OF THE ST.
PREME COURT.
The meeting yesterday CT the Board OF Control
OF the Joint Traffic Association to consider the
legal status OF the association was largely at
tended Chauncey NJ. Depew occupied the chair
James c. Carter. ex-United States Senator George
F. Edmunds and Edward J. Phelps. ex-Minister TO
Great Britain the counsel for the association In the
case before the United States Supreme Court In
voivsns legality. present. and gave II az
their opinion that the decision Of the court would
be In OF the association. The adverse decision
in the case OF the Trans Missouri Freigh. Associa-
ton was held rot to apply to the Joint Traffic As
ISOLATION The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That after hearing the opinion or
odty of o our articles Of assoca don and the
duct OF our business under 1t. pending the mai de-
cison of the Supreme Court; We the members or
ment we are acting in the public interests. that
conserving and protecting me interstate i
10 legitimate business and its prosperity. and that
we are carrying out and enforcing the letter and
pledge ourselves to maintain and carry out the
provisions of tho articles of organization or the
Thereafter upon motion, all pending questions re-
latng to rail-and- lake and all,raN rates We're re-
tendance at the meeting. with the request that
they take action under the scope OF the foregoing
In addition the Commissioner was requested to
refer the majority and minority reports relating
TO the dimensions Of freght-car equipment TO tne
been under discussion for three years the object
being to secure uniformity In the facilities or
Afier the meeting ex-senator Edmunds repeated
that he believed the Supreme Court would declare
the association to be legal:
Samuel Sloan. president Of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western Railroad. said: All the coun-
sci are agreed that the association Is entirely
legal"
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MIR. BRYAN SPEAKS IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. April l3.-The 15fth anniversary OF
Jcffersons birthday celebrated tonight at the
Metropolitan Hotel by a subscription dinner given
under the auspices OF the National Association OF
Democratic Clubs The first celebration OF the
anniversary OF Jemerson's birth occurred at the
same house, then known the Indian Queen
President Jackson the guest OF honor. and
the occasion made memorable by the presence
OF President John c. Calhoun and other
Democratic leaders OF that day. Tonight William
j Bryan the guest OF honor. Senators. Rep
resentatves and other conspicuous Democrats were
present many Of them coming from a distance.
Chauncey +. Black presided and Representative
McMillin acted as POSTMASTER. The t0asts were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
HOME NEWS.
OINTMENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

PROMINENT AKIIN MD III IIIr1 ITO '
FIFTH Acknowledgements B. Galloway, OF Jack
son. Miss: j. L. NJ. Curry, of Washington eX-Nor,
ernor w j. Northen OF Georgia; Charles cmoIs
Smith. of Philadelphia: eX-Congressman peoTse
West, of Boston, Judge John +. Parkhursl' Oh
Bath n Y, and Marvin Hughitt. OF Chcago'
GRAND-Thc Rev. J. Mcbride Sterrett. or WASH
ington. HOFFMAN-Genera Charles Nelson. OF
MARYLAND and John b. Stanchield, of Elmira, n
Y HOLLAND-Colonel Samuel p. Colt. OF Prov
dence r. J.. and II. NJ. Byesby. of st. Pau IN
PERIAI--George Fern, OF Manchester, England
MURRAY HILI~-Judsc Nathaniel Shipman ana
Mayor j. w. Hinkley of Poughkeepsis. WALDORf
John X. CoHden and General Clinton 8 fnne' oil
Baltimore.
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TIE PULLMAN co. HELD RESPONSIBLE.
JURY DIsREGARDs IT'S REPUTATION or Liza
BILiTY FOR ARTICLES LOST IN ITS CARS

BIIdTY FOR ARTICLES LOST IN IT'S CARS.
Justice Mccarthy and jury In tho City Court
yesterday decided suit insignificant as regarded
the amount sued for. but important as precedent
Ephraim c. Force sued the Pullman Palace Car
Company TO recover $3.50 the value Of a seaIskin
sacQue and Il boys OVercoat. The testimony went
70 show that Mrs Olive A. Goodwin while travel
ling between Cincinnati and Washington in Noyem-
Der. 1885. with her twelvc-y old SON. left her
scalskn sacque and the boys oVeicoat In the sleep
ing-car while she went into the dining-car for
breakfast While she was absent they disappeared
Mrs. Goodwin testified yesterday that when she
left the articles she called the porters attention
10 them: The porter went on the stand and denied
this. The company also placed in evidence The
notice printed on their tickets warning passengers
that the company would not be held responsible
for the loss Of wearing apparel, money or jewelry
Justice Mccarthy charged the jury that II they
were convinced that Mrs Goodwin did moi read
The instruction on the back of her ticket or was
ignorant Of the companys rules. or If they were
convinced that the company guilty of neg
ligencc. their verdict must be for the plaintiff
The jury. after fifteen minutes absence from
the court. found for the plaintiff for the full
claimed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
HASTINGS.

The annual inspection of the Hastings Fire De-
partment will be held on Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph w. Bevers held reception
at their home on Saturday evening. Among the
guests present Mr.. and Mrs. +. Il. Curry, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles II. Bcycrs and Miss Agnes NJ.
Gannett.
The new managers OF Washington Park have de-
cided 10 change the name 10 Westchester Park and
make the place n summer resort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
MOUfTT VERNON.

The Rev and Mrs. Charles +. Somer OF the
German Lutheran Church. were guests at recep-
ton given by the congregation last night
Bishop Potter assisted by the rector. the Rev.
w : Coffee confirmed class Of fifteen in 81.
PauI's Episcopal Church, in East Chester yesterday
afternoon. . 49,, - -,
Tho Common Council on Monday night approved
,bo cha,ter amendments. They give the Con-
troller increased powers establish n SINKING una
Commission, do away with the bpartisa ron %
BOARD ana restrict tha authority OF the Fire Com
rnissioners as regards expenditures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
STATEN ISLAND HAPPENINGS

The Edgewater Board OF Trustees held n meeting
yesterday at which the electrc-ight company paid
the $4,000 for the lighting contract
a hearing was held yesterday the Police bill
before the Appellate Division Of the Supreme Court
The argument for the Republicans was by George
NJ. Pnney 1r.. and for the plaintiff by General
George Wingate.
An illustrated lecture on The City's Housekeep-
ing one or the Greater NewYork series. Will he
given In the btapleton school this evening.
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THE COMING OF THE HERO.
F1rZsIMMONs LETS THE PEOPLE SEE HIM. AND
THEY APPRECIATE IT. ESPECIALLY
IL THE BOWERY.

FrrzsIMMoNs LETS THE PEOPLE SEE HIM. AND
THEY APPRECIATE IT. ESPECIALLY
IL THE BowERY.
There we're hangings of red, Of white and of blue
on the front of the Hotel Barthodi yesterday after
noon Passers along Broadway were reminded 10y
them Of the days six months ago. when the Bar
thodi was political centre, and wondered II II nad
become so again. If the political explanation had
not been so ready, those who saw the decorations
would have been more curious ABOUT them' they
would have asked questions; they would have
learned that Robert Fitzsimmons was coming. ana
the street would have been blocked, instead OF only
decently filled with people. as it was. Robert Fiz-
simmons is the who settled the momentoSH y,
Patrck's Day by proving that he was Who
The mistake Of the M p1pasG1 40 had
no right TO think that republics are ungratefu be-
cause Of IT, for down in the bowery ney HhS DIV
party went out of their way to pass through the
Bowery their journey from the ferry TO me
Hotel Barthold and they found the cheering mul.
titudes ready for them. Not that they had to wait
for their welcome till they got to the Bowery
aTey y anG o
strong men and women and chidren-strong women
vi" ce' to get glimpse Of the hero
There were cheers for Mrs Ftzsimmons too and
carriage that they all got into was decorated with
flowers. The popuace would probably have strewn
proper proceeding in the Of a conquering hero
but flowers always high In the week before
Easter so II not to be expected. and the popu-
lace should be forgiven. But the band played the
tune that is always expected on such occasi ons
Some admirer had placed a big floral horseshoe
typical of the kind Of a blow that Fitzsimmons
strikes in the carriage.
When he reached the hotel Mr.. Fitzsimmons
came out the balcony oyer the entrance and
showed himself to the crowd, in the way that he
and King George of Greece have OF doing. A man
stood beside him and waved his hat while the
crowd cheered Then Master FtZsimmons was
held aloft and the crowd cheered again. That the
gathering was moderate may be seen from the fact
that the cable-cars-both the Broadway and the
Lexington-ave.-ran all the time and killed nobody
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
A BRIGADE FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Harrisburg Penn. April Ex-Governor Hastings
has detailed General Goblin 10 command the pro-
vlsional brigade of the National Guard which will
take part IN the Grant parade in New-York CITY
on Aprtl =; The brigade will he composed OF the
ISL stn. 18th. 18th. 18Th and 18th regiments uunts
Bas,itery and the Governors Troop. The troopers
% WI, ne 2uartered az the Grand Central Palace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
ARDSIEY.

At the fourth annual meeting OF the Greenburg
Local Union OF Christian Endeavor Societies. held
In Ardsley Methodist Episcopal church last week.
the following new officers were elected: President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
CHANGED on ACCOUNT or THE JUBILEE

The White Star Line has decided TO dispatch the
Teutonic from New-York Monday, June "A, in
stead of Wednesday, June Is, SO that the passen-
gers NAV have the opportunity of witnessing the
procession In London at the time of the Queen
Jubilee June D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.


MINIATURE ALMANAC.
Sunrise Z % Sunset IS Moon $40 Moons Il
HIGH WATER TO-DAY.
SANDY Hook BAG Gov. Island Bill He'll Gate I:0t
PW-sandy Hook 5:25 Gov. Island GAG Hell Cate 7:S9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14

briefly responded to except in the case OF Mr.
Bryan who spoke at length to that Of Thomas
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Announcements.
E. G. w.
J. e. w. f. E. w.
The new collar. MEMO"

Henry A. Daniels NJ. d..
90 West seth ST.
OF the Nervous System Impotence Serility
ant like ailments Hours to ]. D to g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14
THURSDAY. APRIL Is.

THURSDAY, APRIL IS.
Trinidad Bermuda, Quebec. 500 m 1910
Amalf, Santos, Brazil recommending III ~
Paraense Para, Red Cross 800 m o'p m
City OF Birmingham. Savannah, Saw. - o'V 10
FRIDAY, APRIL 10.
Seminole Charleston. Clyde. .......... 800 m
Rio Grande, Brunswick. Malory..... - oW m
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-28
NJ QUORUM SECURED.
Extra Session of the Legislature
Not In Working Order.
MEMBERS ARE AT HOME
End without the Transaction Of
Any Business - Ds Nance Of the
Governor L. the Cause.

Austin. May There is no telllnl
when the legislature will be In work.
ing order The house mustered a bar,
quorum az ~ today. but was forced to
adjourn Tor the senate 10 get IN
shape. Some members say a quo.
rum will be secured today. but other
take a pesslmlstIc view Of the situation
and say there will not be a full house
in time TO do anything this week.
The latter base their contention on
the ground that absentecs are not only
tired Of their jobs. but sore az the ex.
ecutiyc for knocking them out Of IN,
mileage which the constitution allows
them. and which they hold they are en-.
Titled 90 after the financial sacrifices
they have been making Tor the past
two and a half months
Meantime the ihIrty-day limitation
for the special session, fixed by th,
constitution rs. slowly but surely
wearing itself away. without a wheel
having been turned
The business on hand embraces the
general appropriation bin, fee bin
the fellow servants proposition and de
hciency BIN. TO say nothing Of a stat
ute TO prevent mob murders. which g.
Is said both the executive and Colone
Hogg are advocating
Hence the contention that The lcgis
lature has got more on its hands thar
Il can get rid Of Ia the next % days
There Is another thing Governor Cul
berson called the special session to con
vene on Saturday last In order 10 rusl
things Members declined 20 be- pres
ent not only on that day. but on ever,
day since. but at least enough u then
did. 10 prevent the doing Of business
as some of them have said. 10 demon
sirate their independence Of execu.
tive coercion and their inability 10 b,
driven.
The result is. five days az tho session
have gone and not only has u0thInl
been done. but there has not been
quorum in either house.
Now. some members are raising N,
question as 10 the legal right Of solon
20 draw per diem Tor the five days
Some contend that they have lo ucl
right holding that a quorum neye
having been present and nothing hay
ms been done. the collection Of pei
diem would be- the collection OF none,
from taxpayers Tor which no service
has been rendered and for which NJ
service can be- rendered as fual ad
iourumeut must De at a certain time
u % further contcndod by SOME tina
the comptroller ought not 90 be- expect
cd TO issue per diem warrants Tor th
i've days referred 90. without Grst Sc
curing a ruling from Attorney Genera
Crane in the premises. as 70 his author
ily 90 issue such warrants u ia hint
cd that some OF the members who wan
90 he absolutely regular In their deal
Inc, with the state. will insist on sucI
Wling before drawing their salaries
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-28

Cbas. Il. Edge, dentist, Bryan Tex.
Miss Bessie West left for visit to
Mississippi yesterday.
Full line Of field peas a, Edge Bros
i3iu
Miss Marie Mis,rot returned from
Waco yesterday.
just received thirty pieces Of Nslen-
Glen lace at Cole Bros. la
d. VI. Love gave the Eagle q pleasant
call while In the city yesterday.
sterling silver good Tor Weddingpres.
ents at John NJ. Caldwelrs 1853
Nrs. W. q Scrmshirc OF MiIllcau, is
here visiting her parent Mr.. aud NJ o.
d. Nike
Miss Annie McCaslaud returned from
Hous on yesleid day accompanied by her
sister. Mrs. +. B. Payne
Buy a cypre cisteln IT otto Boyhme
and rrcpafs ,or summer With a ~. d
supply Of pure water. 49, I'm
S. BIN % 70 Ne Or cans yeslcr-
day and vii return nDo. Imprinted by
hssi fcr f. FOO Nrgioia,
LONE, wants your .4uniry. Rig
him OPP ptpu. 81 Wagon will ,a.l al
any IaIt0f he city lS
Yc eida, aa- he Hsy o. Ascension.
So i.'s aen bcd al Doe Catholic
churhc. su trscc.eI vcrrint.Wu
NoN i. ibt ume tu uu. Vou ,,p -
cisierns The lv.- are made hy o. o
Boehme. l3i Ion
Ms Wake entertained the brides.
maids in a 'oyeIy manner yesterday Of.
ternonn from O. Z o',Iuck.
Miss Ror,rs' elocuti n class val give
an entertainment at the opera house
MONDAY night lion't forge III, dae.
81 Psckarjs ny laundry Ia ,be iilest
and most complete Of any In the star,
Try a. Pho esq T. d Loamx. lS
One hundred and Tor y.dye dollar,
was raised aad iende,d o. Evangelist
Boon and Ireland Tor their services
here. To, evangelist, Icft ~ noon yes
terday
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-28

Duluth MINI. May ga terrible
accident occurred 90 Herman .un
miles from Duluth Frank luset o.
farmor living there. was th8a.ua SOM,
dynamite 90 bo us.lu ylelrIrg land 20
stumps De- was holding DO over fr,
when % exploded tearing Goo house
almost 10 pieces and killing IuoDk and
two young sons His wife and one SON
escaped alive. but are badly hurt zoo,
boy was blown through o. window and
whl, remained oi thg house caught
Ere and was destroyed The mother
and sou we're brought 90 Duluth and
are To- the hospital hero The boy may
die. but On, mother win recover