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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03
CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT.
THOMAS c. SMITH INDICTED BY THE
UNITED STATES GRAND JURY-MORLE
AND ALLEN REAPPOINTED
COMMISSIONERS.


The United States Grand Jury yesterday found an
Indictment against Thomas C. Smith. well-known
resident OF Brooklyn. for embezzement He was
arrested June 5. charged with receiving Govern
ment moneys in settlement OF the amount paid
under n bond for Paymaster John Corwine OF the
Navy Mr.. Smiths son-n-aw.
After an alleged defalcation the part OF Cor
wine. Mr.. Smith and his fellow bondsman. Richard
Young, made up n deficiency OF 1000 to the Gov
eminent. When testlfying before the martial
on a second charge OF defalcation Corwine told how
he had made good to his bondsmen after the first
defalcation. 1t this testimony that Smith
was arrested. charged with taking Government
money In payment Of personal debt.
singular thing about this case Is the fact that
Mr. Bennett took II to the Grand Jury after Com
missioner More had dismissed the complaint for
lack OF proof that Mr.. Smith had any knowledge
that he was receiving Government money.
Secretary Long OF the Navy has recommended to
President Mckinley that Corwine be dismissed
from the service. but that sentence OF imprison-
ment for two years be waived.
Indictments found also against Joseph Au-
gier. for smuggling; Louis Roby. for violation Of
the Theatrical Copyright law; Edward Brady.
Richard Mead, Meyer Goodsten. Luis Gurlen and
Joseph Zlrn. for Illicit distling William Wagerle
and Cathar.ne Wagerlc. for counterfeiting; Marks
Abromonitz. Adam Syroeber and Charles l.. Shute
for violating the Postal laws: Jonn Sairns Peter
William T. Mickey pleaded guilty TO a charge OF
embezzling United States funds while carrier at,
tached TO Station f. Judge BENEDICT sentenced
Mickey to two years at hard labor In Sing sing
Prison.
Judge Benedict yesterday reappointed Richard 7.
Morle and John J. Allen as United States Comm6-
soners. under the new law. which gives the office
four-year term.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03
WHITE PLAINS.

At the Special Term of the County Court before
Judge Smith Lent yesterday morning Patrick Flan-
again. convicted Of robbng the Yonkers Savings
Bank last spring of than 1900. was sem
fenced to eleven years In the State Prison. George
Anderson. convicted OF arson In the third degree In
setting fire 10 a barn on The ]. Everett Macy prop
ery, in the town Of Ossining. was sent to the Ell
Union Hook and Ladder Company. of this village.
VIII hold It's annual outing at Rye Beach on July
tend as guests Of the truck company.
A lawn party will be held. under the direction of
home Of Mrs John Birch in WiiIiam-st next Nom
day afternoon and evening.
branch Of the Wesichester Telephone Company
ee Rnes of S pnce
John j. Haley, resigned.
friends the Misses Levens and aines Of Little
Fails e H. q Ser 6 o3 in nS three
friends are camping out at Lake Kuha. II. Y.
The following are the newly elected officers Of the
compa MON. Mrs. J. ]. Haley; sub-chief compan Mon
Mrs. A. Beckwith; junior past companion. Leopold
guide. Miss Georeetta Deveson; left guide, Miss
anna s zz Mss Murphy
George f. p Magnes ness '''NN'' ''''' pay ''''' D
The Rev John j. Gorhsm IS ep!er!anng a. his
the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church, of Pittslmrg
Mrs, William Hepburn and her sister Miss lenes
Blakely. OF Mamaroneei ave: started on W,dnes-
vention OF the Christian Endeavor Society. Mss
Blakely will represent Westchester County in the
convention
The managers OF the White Plains Hospital AS
ISOLATION will give another OF their outdoor fairs on
July 2s and % on the grounds of David Cromwell.
In the Boston Post Road. The young women TAX
Ing part will be dressed In Japanese costumes. The
affair will be called Feast OF Lanterns"
The Rev. DIR. Sylvester Lowthcr. OF the Memo
rial Methodist Episcopal Church: tomorrow even:
Ing will preach sermon or THE Dangers and
Safeguards Of the Republic" There will be special
music.
The Little Mothers. an Episcopal charitable in
stituton Of this village. will give entertainment
next Thursday afternoon at 2:30. The first part Of
the programme will consist OF songs and recita-
lions. In the intermissIon Mrs. A. e. Johnson the
director VI the association. will give short talk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03
WESTCHESTERN NEWS.
MOUNT VERNON.

Mlss Sarah Brooks. daughter OF James Brooks
and Irving w. Campbell were married at the nome
Of the brides parents In North Fift!-st on Thurs
day night The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. s. T. Graham rector Of Trinity Church as
sisted by the Rev. J. +. Steen. OF New-York CITY,
The attending couple were Miss Henrietta Fleming
and James Brooks, 1r. A large number OF friends
were present and in attendance at reception
At the annual meeting Of the Board Of Police
Commissioners on THURSDAY night %cCsrten
treasurer and James H. Fuller. the new member
The Mount Vernon Driving Club has arranged the
only extensive celebration which VIII take pace
next Monday. Its races and games VIII De , held
at Fleetwood. and are expected 10 ara" 'e'
have been perfected for the PRESENT. ,nnIc
Benevolent Legion lon to the School Of the Sacred
Heart TT Ma n nd
flag at $50 Then will follow the reading o, the ne
the Rev j. Flynn There viii be other addresses
A' The enc many friends and acquaintance Of the Rey
and Mrs. Frank S. Scudder, who are soon 70 90 10
SeDon ia Ra sSaps 81 s
THURSDAY night AmonS the gqssss a MeTe Mr re
Graham. the Rev. and Mrs C. s. Lane and many
The new Congregational Church at Mount Vernon
Heights will be dedicated tomorrow with appro-
pirate services. The principal address will be made
In the evening by the Rev c. {. Creesan' OF New
The marriage Of Miss Louise c. spreen, daughter
of Mrs Sarah s. Spreen, of this city, and Leon st.
Clair Dick, Of White Plains took place at the nome
The officiating clergyman was the Rey. w. >. Cor
fey, rector Of St. Pauls Church In East Chester.
SON. of White Plains, offlcated as best man..
A childrens fair In aid Of The Little Mothers.
Mr. and Mrs Frank E. Knight. at No. 2OS South
The marriage of Miss Jessie lie Roy to Herbert
Nuttng will take place this month The couple
will go to California, where Mr. Nutting mas ac-
copied q professorship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03
NEW.JERSEY NEWS.
| JUDGES STERN REBUKE.
CALLED FORTH BY THE JURY's AN
NouNcEMENT IN THE COUNTY
ROADS INVESTIGATION.
THAT NO INDICTMENT WAS RETURNED. sAis
JUSTICE ouMMERE. SHOWS FAILURE no
CONSIDER OR w1LFUL NEGLECT
THE JuRYMEN ORDERED TO
RETIRE AGAIN


Trenton, July . (speciaD. was sensation
N the old Mercer Court this afternoon. when the
specla, Grand Jury that has been examining INTO
thu alleged crookedness> OF the County Board OF
rreeholders IN connection with the building OF stone
roads for SIX weeks past returned ana ahhounoeu
TO Supreme Court Justice W. s. Gummere tha' they
had not found q single Indictment against any Vi
tho politicians Justice Gummere plainly showed
his establishment the report even before no SPOKE
Tho usual custom Is 10 thank the Grand Jury re-
rardless of what they accomplish and dismiss tnen'
but to-day was a rare exception to that CUSTOM
gentlemen, the Court Is much surprised" salo
Justice Gummere when the foreman, Frank o.
Briggs made the report OF no indictments. inc
only exclamation which suggests itself to the Court
"a to why YOU failed to lrn true bills Is that you
have not made that exhaustive investigation ih.o
the affairs In this county which the law requires OF
YOU. The only other explanation OF your conouct
Il thar YOU have wilfuly and knowingly neglected.
your duty and disregarded your oath"
There was a great stir among the Jurymeh AT
these strong words In most deliberate manner
Justice Gummere continued: THAT you should nave
indicted in at least one case there Is not the slight
est doubt in the Courts mind. The case OF FREE
holder Willard Cross refer TO- he PUBLICLY ao q,
mted selling sppss to ads s s fesny a
the Courts Special Commission. You couid havs
se ne hs wSo Sss1S him.
Commissioners themselves There Is not Ssra deu not
but that he violated the criminal s velat,on Of
your sworn duty as Jurors. There is but one tning
TO do in his case, and that Is TO indct For you
not IN do 40 is q plain miscarriage OF justice. the
alleged frauds in the county affairs may have been
probed by you to the bottom. ! say they may nave
kaen nrobed 10 the bottom but It seems hard TO be-
ieve that the report Of the Commission was without
foundation. 49,. 49,,
overpaid That this is SO is undisputed. but you
NAV have found that II Is nothing more than mis-
take Under the circumstances the Court feels COM
PEELED to instruct to retire again. and TO- furtner
fnvestieate the matters brought to your attention
Never in the history of the county has any JUSTICE
epoken SO boldly on q political investigation. Inc
aside ali friendships and all politics and DO their
duty an honest men.
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CHASED HIS FAMILY WITH A KNIFE.
n GERMAN BECOMES VIOLENTLY INSANE IN HIS
HoME-HIs ATTACK UPON AN OFFICER.

n GERMAN BECOMES VIOLENTLY INSANE IN HIS
HoME-H1s ATTACK UPON AN OFFICER
Elizabeth July Q (SpeciaD.-Carl Blancard.
German became violently insane last night at
his home, No. $40 Pine-st., and chased his family
out Of doors with carving-knfe. The baby was
FORGOTTEN in their flight. and the maniac picking
ft I'D out Of the cradle paced the floor with It..
at times making motions as II he intended to
cut its head of. II this was in his mind, the
screams of the women who gathered about the
windows evidently deferred him. for he put the
infant down again and resumed his tramp about
the rooms meanwhile nourishing the big knife.
An oficer was summoned. and hurryng to the
scene he entered the house and was at once
attacked by the mailman, who rushed on him with
the knife. The policeman knocked the knife out Of
then closing in Blancard, clapped a pair OF
haidcuffs on his wrist and took him to the police
Yesterday he was committed to the county
JAIL where he afterward BECAME violent ano mao 70
morrow to the Morris Plains Asylum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03
NEW-ROCHELLE.

Arrangements are being made for the proper ceic-
braon of the Fourth Of July at the country yacht
Ing and golf clubs along the Sound. AS the Fourth
occurs on Sunday. the celebrations and numerous
special amusements will be held on the following
MONDAY.
Special Fourth OF July services will be he'd In 1T.
Johns Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow night.
The sermon will be on Americas Place Among the
The annual picnic Of ST. Johns Methodist Episco-
pal Church as being arranged for next THURSDAY.
The children and their teachers will go In stages 10
Hunts Island City Island.
A lawn party in aid of the New Rochee pay
day July s, from to o'clock. at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Frederic Remington No. 3ol webster
containing large collection of curios and many
pictures, will be thrown open TO visitors. and ice
cream cake and lemonade will be sold on the
grounds. Visitors bicycles may have their
wheels checked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03
AN ARMY EXPERIMENT.
STRENGTH OF TROOPS ON LONG RUNS ON b.
CYCLES

The army corps carrying dispatches from
Chicago to army headquarters. Washington,
on bicycles. to demonstrate the practicability
of the rapid movement of troops over long
distances on wheels, trained for their run on
Postum Cereal In place Of ordinary coffee
and Postum was used on the entire trip
Naturally, a careful investigation into the
qualities of Postum preceded It's adoption
by the officer In Chicago. 1t is quite gen.
orally known to athletes themselves that
Postum Cereal Food Coffee adds In a marked
degree. to the power OF any man for con-
tinuous physical exertion. the heart. lungs
and nerves working vastly better than where
ordinary coffee has been used. The reason
for this Is that Postum Is made Of certain
parts Of cereals, skilfully selected and scen-
tifcally prepared. Certain ingredients Of
food are needed by the human body to sup
ply the peculiar gray substance that should
fill every nerve cell in the body. This cannot
be obtained from drugs, but must come from
food Postum Cereal Food Coffee is made
from these elements. 1t looks like coffee and
tastes much like it. but Is a distinct bever-
age, rich in food value and standing on its
own merit.
Many people have had Postum poorly made.
1t Is rich and delicious When boiled - min
utes and served hot, with enough In the
boiler to make 1t a very deep seal brown
color.
POSTUM CEREAL CO.. LIN.
Battle Creek. Mich.
CUSHMAN BROS. CO.,
40 Hudson ST. Sales Agents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03
KATONAH.

The Mizpah Circle Of the Kings Daughters Will
hold a sale Of homemade cake and ice-cream this
afternoon and evening In the large building
that is being erected for Hoyt Brothers. at Park
way and Katonah-ave The proceeds to be
used for the benefit Of the Katonah Methodist Eps-
copal Church
SERIES Miller and the Rev. william A. Rabbit pas
tor OF the Presbyterian Church. have gone TO San
Francisco to attend the convention of Christian
Endeavorers, Mr.. and Mrs. Tryon viii visit Mrs;
Tryons mother. Mrs. Burnap In Les Angeles, and
Mrs Miller will visit her cousin. Mrs. Crawford.
who formerly lived here. but Is now in Salt Lake
City.
Several new houses are to be started at once in
this village
into q store in Henry w. KelIogs's building. and
Mr. Kellogg Is now In charge.
Mr. and Mrs. James II. Williams entertained a
party OF young people on Thursday evening.
Among the guests were Miss Gusse Horton. Miss
Jessie Watrous. Miss Clara Miller. Egbert Chap
pel and Percy Barrett.
There will be no regular services In tho Presby-
terrain Church tomorrow morning. In the Meth
odst Episcopal Church communion service Will be
held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03

There has also been a decrease In the death rate
from contagious diseases for the first half Of the
wear the death rate liz 1894 being all: In 1895. Al;
in 1896 207, and In 1897 Iis
The remarkable decrease in the number OF deaths
and the death rate for the six months ending June
80 1897. indicates improved sanitary conditions IN
the city. To such improved conditions the asphalt.
ing OF the streets In the tenement house districts
the cleanliness Of the streets the improved milk
supply the Of sterilized milk. the vacation OF
In the public schools and the activity and vigilance
Of the officers OF this department In enforcing the
tagious diseases have no doubt largely contributed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03
NEW FOURTH -CLAsS POSTMASTERS.

Washington, July 1.-The total number of fourth
class postmasters appointed to-day was los. The
changes include:
New-York-East Otto, T.. II. Perkins. vice J. De
Mott Lang removed: MassawspJe. G. r. Leland
vice w. b. Ingod, resigned: North Chill. J. b.
Cady vice b. ~ Nurse, removed: Orskany Falls
c. " Clark, vice d. T. McElhinny. resigned;
Parish W. c. David. vice b. J. Morgan. removed
Pasadena T. L. Fitch vice Leander GARNER
signed: Reber. s. A. West. vice W. d. Reynolds
resigned.
Boerman. removed: Hamburg H. w. Edsail. vice
]. Il. 6toll removed; Little York, j: X. Fox. vice
Steward Popdyke removed Milford, c. VI. OAR
mon vice w. s. Smith, removed; Mount Pleasant
william Hoppock. vice ]. ID. Hoppock, removed
Deigesville. r. A. Sinner, Vice Christian Brotz-
man. removed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03
POLICE MIDDLE CLEARED UP.
STATEN ISLANDS BOARD REORGANIZED
AND MANY CHANGES EXPECTED.


After two years and hall OF effort to Gust the
Democrats from control Of the Board Of Police Com
missioners Of Richmond County the Republicans
yesterday succeeded in placing a bipartisan Board
in power. under the special police law passed early
In the session Of the last Legislature The bill was
attacked by tho Democrats the question OF con-
stitutionaty. and the nomination Of the Board was
delayed while the case was carried to the Court OF
Appeals, which recently held the bill to be constl-
tuional
Yesterday morning at II o'clock the Board OF APP
poIntment. consisting OF County Judge Stephen D..
Stephens. Democrat Dstrct-Attorney George NJ.
Pnney jr.. and Sheriff John L. Daley. both Repub-
leans met in the Office of the Grand Jury In Rich
mond. to make the appointments. Sheriff Daley
was chairman. and the first nomination was that Of
Charles W. Alexander who was chosen unanimous
ly. Judge Stephens requested that he be allowed
to name the man from his party, saying that that
the intent OF the law. he understood 1t. Mr..
Pnney replied that the Board could not act except
unit. the Albany police bill trial had settled
that question Judge Stephens asked them for
OF fifteen minutes to select candidate, but
his motion was lost. The nomination of Cornelius
A. Hart. Of New brighton. was then made by Mr.
Pnney and Mr. Hart was elected by the two Re-
publican votes, Judge Stephens refusing to vote.
Ii is expected that some radical changes will be
made both In the management and personnel of the
present force. The bill gives the Commissioners wide
officers who used their positions TO further the inter-
of their political party will be made examples
Of and that they will be reduced suspended. and
that the mounted squad may be abolished
The Board yesterday organized with Commissioner
Alexander chairman and Commissioner Hart as
treasurer one OF the first acts Of the Board was
the removal of DIR. John l.. Feeny police surgeon
Or. Feeny Is chairman of the Democratic General
Committee Of the county.
Both the new Commissioners are wel-known men,
Mr. Alexander, long a member of the Republican
party. was for years a member Of the old
metropolitan police In this city Mr. Hart is a
member OF the Democratic County Committee and
was for a number of years County Clerk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03
SING SING.

Senators Wilcox Humphrey and Foley, Of the
State Senate Committee on Prisons accompanied
by a stenographer made official visit to the
prison. near this village. on Thursday. thorough
inspection of the different departments Of the IT,
stiution was made and numerous notes were
taken concerning the various industries. all OF
which will be embodied in report to- be made at
the next session of the Legislature.
The services tomorrow of st. Paurs Episcopal
Church will be held in the armory Of Mount Pleas
ant Academy, and Will continue to be held there
until the work on the Interior Of the church Is fin
Rev Mr.. Punnett. of Dobbs Ferry. on the next two
Sundays, and the Rev. Dr. Bradley on the last
A patriotic service will be held in The Highland
evening. Seats will be reserved for me n5ers CT
The Rev. James A. Mcwilliams. of the presby-
terrain ChIrG Will 6egn series OF popular
The subject Of the first discourse will be Spirit
' General E. A. McAlpn has been making hort
visit to his lodge in the Adrondacks this week.
Miss Alice cren' of crOtOn-ave' has returned to
Colonel Francis ka5kn jr and his family ere
Miss Mile Tate Of Peekskl has been visiting
Captain and Mrs i BENT! ts min J o OF
Hun. Of South Highland-ave. has returned to her
V Anth or b Murray tr, of New-York city, has
been visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony b.
Murray Of Maur ts-s t.. ,.,.,,n A., cs,.,o.
Baker Of Albany.
roadway about the satSn petition Being in cir
culation for that purpose.
Warden Sage will begin work on the Secor Road
retaining wall next week.
The rooms OF Sing Sing Steamer Company No. 1
have been refurnished under the direction Of O
committee consisting Of Henry II. Reynol1s. chair
man; Ethan ]. Adams. James H. Townsend,
wood, x-officio.
Mrs Semmes-Crsig. Of New-York City, gave a
reading at the Ossning School Wednesday evening
The Home Telephone Company now gives day
three hundred subscribers
The subject Of changing the name Of the village
TO some other that will relieve II Of the odlum at
taching to the prison Is again being agitated and
the president of the village. William Brandreth
saws that he has positive assurances from the
New-York Central and Hudson River Railroad
Company that II the people will change the name
of the place the company will establish new
station on the prison grounds. to be known as
,Sing Sing Station" and TO be used only for
transportation to and from the prison. The name
for the village most favored is Ossining.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-03
TARRYTOWN.

The usual number of summer residents are now
occupying their country homes in the neignoor-
hood and the out-of-door sports. such as goihng'
rowing yachting, cycling. tennis. etc.. are being
we'll patronized. The tennis courts OF the sleepy
Hollow Lawn Tennis Club In Broadway. are popu-
lar, and are visited daily by many out-of-town
people Yachting and rowing on the Hudson are at
their height a, present The latest addition 10 the
local craft is Mrs. Mary Lewiss large steam
yacht STRANGER, which arrived here on Thursday
evening with it's owner aboard. The roads around
the village are constantly thronged with cyclists
and fashionable traps and drags. 49,. ga.
large number Of well-known people nave ies'
town to visit the seashore and me mOnht AIMS
Among them are Professor, A: W Emerson; pT Trs
cipal Of the Tarrytown High school. and MIS-:
Emerson who have gone to Baldwinsville, N Y;
Miss Carrie Balcolm. principal OF the G lien
Public school at Albany Professor and s Mrs Is, N;
lone Miss Florence Holmes, at Bedford , Prandt
West vrgna Lehtenwalner b prinsiP ,lr of
William Gill will spend the months Of July and
August in travelling on the Mississippi ~, Univ .,
and will be gone for several months.
Work was begun this week on the new building n
used as a town hall when completed. a..
Westchester Lodge No: $50 O. O. sd f. at Its
noble grand; Arthur Grhiths. vice-grand; Charles
Harbottle, ;retary: Henry Eckert. treasurer;
Jacob Bach was elected delegate TO the Grahd
Lodge.
The Rev. Gorge II. Ferris. pastor. of the First
Baptist Chu .ch who has been travelling In Europe
for the last two months, is expected home today.
The congreg ltion is making elaborate preparations
TO receive him. The church will be decorated with
flowers and praise service will be held tomorrow
evening on Thursday next Mr.. Ferris will attend
a reception given by the Ladies' Aid Society.
At a meeting of the Board of Education held
this week all the school teachers were reappointed
for the coming school year, and 1t was decided to
reopen the school on September T. The next meet
ing of the Board .vll be held on Tuesday evening,
when the questions Of engaging special instructors
will be acted upon.
responded the postal-card request of the public
library for additional new books. Among the add-
lions received were a of the LeXow reports con-
corning the recent trust investigation from George
Clinton Andrews District Attorney Of Westchester
ton from Ma or Marshall II. Bright, and reports Of
the Fisheries. Game and Forest Commission from
Dexter Fairchild The library Is in the Young
Mems Lyceum Building, and its patrons include
residents of this village North Tarrytown, Pecan
tco Hills, Elmsford and Irvington
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GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS DOG.

Paterson July (SpeciaD.-John Dinkleman.
twenty years old. who lived In Lowest. sacrificed
ria life to-day to save his dog. Dnkleman. with
two dogs was walking along the Erie tracks near
the Riverside bridge about noon to-day One OF
the dogs ran ahead, and was making his way
across the bridge when express train speeded
across from the other side. Dinkleman, reaiizlng
the merrill of his pet rashly rushed after It, The
dog escaped unhurt but It's master was struck by
the train and instantly killed.
rrha train was brought 10 n standsti and the
body was removed the side Of the track until the
County Physician arrived. Dinkleman was wheel
man OF local repute, and was to ride at D'cycie
meet at the Clifton track tomorrow.