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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD EXPLANATIONS

Secretary B. Williams Brscoe. Of the Civil Ser
'.oe noatu. mace statement yesterday in behalf
OF tho Board denying what he termed m,sr.,rasor
iatons concerning the application OF the c,vil Ser
vice laws and their relation to city departments
he says that In many instances other laws Of the
State and the Consolidation Act are confused with
the CIVIL Service laws. 1t is charged he saws. thar
the appointing power Is too much restricted In tho
is, OF names TO select from. The Civil Service
regulations he replies provide that IN. on,on,,n.
oncer may for valid reasons object to considering
name on the list offered him and that the civil
Service Commission may furnish another name in
It's place.
In answer to the charge that appointing ON.
ger IL unable 10 discharge the appointee Mr.. Brs-
coe says that the Civil Service regulations declar.
that all places under Civil Service except laborau
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
WANT NO EXTENSION OF PIER LINES

THE HOBOKEN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY WILL
PROTEST AGAINST SUCH ACTION
Richard Stevens. Of the HoboKeh i'""u "-N
.o''ou,an, Comnanv. said yesterday that his COM
,,or,, 1,uI flo a protest with the War Department
against the extension OF the pier line on the New"
York side 200 feet into tho North River. Inc new
York Dock Board recently requested 10 secure
permission from the War Department 10 ahow 'he
extension. 1t said. at the time ina. '"e nan"
burg and Bremen steamship companies desired
,orgor niers on the New-York side. SO that they
could dock their express steamers.
Mr. Stevens said that the War Department VIII De
asked to grant a hearing on the protest. lie VIII
lao seek the aid of the New Jersey Riparian COM
mission in protecting the New-Jersey shores
The Hoboken shore front property-owncrs believe
that If An extension of 200 feet in the pier-line Is
granted 100 feet should be allowed each side or
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
FROM PRISON CELL TO ALTAR.
HoRXE's BRIDE DROVE WITH HIM TO THE PAR
sONAGE-AFTER THE CEREMONY HE WAS

sONAGE-AFTER THE CEREMONY HE WAS
AGAIN LOCKED UP.
Pennington, Jan. p (SpecaD.-Tha. priscr bars
are no barrier 10 Cupd's darts was manifested here
on Saturday afternoon The facts were made
known to-day. John Horne. a young farmer, living
near Croton. fined 500 at the last term or
court lie decided that he could not earn 500 more
casily than the sentence In prison at 81 a
day and took that course. Miss Cora Neice and
Horne. II appears. old lovers. Their marriage
was for last Saturday.
In the afternoon the bride appeared at the prison
accompanied by her sister Horne quickly finished
his toilet. and Joined the bridal party. which
was waiting in the SherIffs office. minister had
been summoned. but he refused to perform the
ceremony because OF the youthful appearance OF
the bride. However 1t was decided that the mar
rage must not be postponed Conveyances
obtained. and the happy couple headed the process
sion TO Croton five miles distant. An officer and
the brides sister rode In one OF the carriages.
The carriages. in single file. drawn by spirited
horses finally stopped at the parsonage OF the Rev
J. L. HASTE. the Baptist minister at Croton who
knew the couple. He at once performed the
mony. Horne was brought back to Fiemingto ton
where he will serve the remainder OF the term and
the bride left for the home Of her father.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
LONG ISLAND SOCIAL NOTES.

rh. Glen Cove Library Lyceum scored another
success on Tuesday evening when 1t presented
representation OF a famous triai' Inc "rea' -"
hrela Case" A short business meeting. presided
ov.r nv Mrs Charles =. Valentine. preceded the
entertainment. Miss Helen Shreve was the secre-
tarv The lyceum will have a musical and literary
evening February =
The Ladies' Aid Society OF Bay Shore mas been
working for the last two weeks In the interest OF
"doIlar social" 1t was given on Monday evening,
Each member earned a dollar and. In presenting
q had 10 give an account Of how II had been
armed The dollars will benefit the Congregations
al Church.
Farmingdale Lodge No 327. !. o. Of G. T.. OF
Farmingdale. had Its NTH anniversary last night.
II consisted of a miscellaneous programme and
a c,otbespin sociable. The lodge. which Is one OF
the Youngest in Queens County has the largest
MEMBERSHIP At It's last meeting ffty-three menu
beis present
Miss B. Longbothum. OF Huntington. entertained
few of her friends at an evening party. on Tues
day evening" at her home. in Carver Place.
Dancing was the chief feature. Among the guests
were the Misses Wilson. Miss r. Hart. Miss K.
Price Miss L. Gildersleeve Miss NJ. Carpenter and
Miss Bertha Sammis. and Mr.. Flarmen. T, Hall.
T. Sammis G. Caire. II. Conklin {. Willis and
a concert was given in ST. Janess Church Lyn-
Barnham and Miss Lenore Andrews furnished
Tne members Of the Sea Clin Kings Daughters
Circle had a pink tea a. the Methodist Chapel on
Tuesday evening. The .able adornments and the
costumes OF the mattresses carried out tho pink
idea An excellent supper was served. after which
a programme was given as follows Vocal duets
by Miss Ray Lawrence and Herbert Martin Mrs
James Shaw and Mrs Walter Koop. Miss Mary
Lu Gar and Coles A. Lu Gar; reading by Mrs. c.
Miss Lena Morris. selections by the new female
vocal quartet. Miss L. Pearsall. Miss F. Carpenter
vocal selections by the Sea cnr Male Quartet.
Mrs. C, E. Edwards Mrs. W. Koop. Mrs James
Shaw Mrs Frank Walker. Mrs. Charles Morris.
the Misses Ray and Clara Lawrence, Miss Florence
Carpenter Miss Gussie Worth. Miss Gertie Koop.
Miss Libbie Smith. Miss Ella Dorsey and Miss
Nsttle Valentino
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
COURT CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.
AppeIlate Dlvl.ion-Supreme Court--Recess

Appellate DvI.ion-supreme court-Recess.
Supreme Court-Appeliate Term-Before DAILY p j.;
Moons: Nos y Appeals from District Courts
supreme special T.rmmPart before Andrews
f cGsps Ss ses Il THo m
man. Court opens at 1890 a. m tx pane matters
sgS6%s c'gE5SR':' B.
;ss, Nom ,ss s7. sS @
psrn ~ a." ,, HBefS ose, p nn
suprem. copr,-specal Term.Part vIIBef9re M. Me
Supreme cout-specal Term-Parts VII and vTII-Ad-
'Hsa nor rrnra osa, Bftss, TT cssa
lS sss SSis 1885, 1899 css $685. 1885,
Tr ssa as1 I 4ss t;ss G ssse
s4o2 so5i 1923 1891 5o4a 49, a4so 1892 Clear
supreme Court-Tral Term-par lv-Before Ssaswick'
suppse c GO vAdourned for the
snprem. cour-Trai Term-Part yI,Befors Book
save. Causes be sent from Part III for trial. case
ZOOS .ss . .ss oo ss
4ol 4Si8 700. 262. 1910. 1852 4ioa S4'l 4oo4 @So''
cee soTrria Term-Part vIII-Before Dusro j.
Causes to sen: from Part VII for trial Case an
snnreme court-Trial Term-Parts TX and X-Ad-
snreme cour,"Trial Tem-Part XIBefore Mac
Ian Causes to be cent from preferred calendar Tor
trial. Gear ~. Wy po,or. parrard
JWauses to fro preferred calendar for trial.
Case unfinished. No., ,,.-~...,a G
Surrogate's Ccurt-Tria Term-Before Fitzgerald. B.
Court at Sso dss %od
ouens al 10 30 a. M No calendar wills for probate:
Charles <atwasser Joshua Is. Shaw Alexander Abbey
Henry Uasenohr Gustave Mourrac. James 8 Mason
Iobn DoIinger Leon Sternberger. at 1890 a. M; Ca'ha
rIne Hughes Adam G. Rintelen. at p. m. 49,.
city Court-special Term-Before fitIsmons' 1'-,ou''
opens at 10 a. m. Motions at 1890 a. M
civ I'ourt-f;eneral Term-Adjourled sine die
CITY Court--Trial Tcrm-Parts !. ii, Ill ana i'-Ao-
foirn for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
BRILLIANT PATERSON WEDDINu'
MISS MAE BELL. MARRIED TO EDWARD VAN
1NGEN OF NETWORK. IN THE CHURCH
OF THE REDEEMER

MISS MAE BELL. MARKED ~ HD"F'
1NGEN. OF NETWORK IN THE CHURCH
OF THE REDEEMER.
pa.erson Ian p (SpeciaD.-One OF the most Drill
liant weddings Paterson has seen in years occu''eu
T., ,,o Cburch Of the Redeemer this afternoon,
rhen N,ss Mae Bell daughter OF F. T. Bell. president
OF The First National Bank Of Paterson. was maj
Rod IN Edward Van Ingen. OF New-York CITY ABOUT
I mn invitations had been issued for the ceremony
and the church WAS taxed to It's utmost capaci'S'
when the bridal party entered at about oSo c''cN'
The maid OF honor Miss Helen Page. daughter OF
7 seaver Page. OF New-York City leo the o.,uH'
oar.v I'm tho aisle from the entrance The brides
.,S. nsre Mics Van Ingen. Miss de Barry. Miss
Iaync and Miss Tlngue. OF New-fork MISS |ht'en
don ~ Prooklyn and Miss Stanton. OF Honesdaie'
Penn The bride on the Of her father. was con-
Quoted by the procession to the affair." "hele s"' wa
me. BY Mr. Van 1ngen on the arm OF HIS oo'"''
Mcl.ane Van Ingen the best man. Af'er 'ne o.,e
mony the party eft the church Tor the nome "a va
Rell where a reception was held from 10 e.o."'
The bride was attred in heavy white sa,'h' wiz, a
long fl train. The bodice was embroidered with
pearls and trimmed with orange o'oS'o'
carried a bunch of orchids. -
The ushers were L. A. Cooper. New-fork' w. W.
Hefflefnger Minneapolis. Mimi; Arvhe "aie''
Massjllon. Ohio: Or. y. r. Norton. New orA' "p
Van Ingen. New-York Z. T. Bel. jr. Paterson D.
Sanford Barnes. jr.. New-York; C. I: ioT'1 Ed
New-York John Howlano rh he Nome Of the brides
father was profusely decorated WIN roseI 90 SOM
the reception music was iurh'sn.a Sinner was pro-
vided hy Sherry the New-York caterer; pa,ar-
Many prSmne and other cities among them being
Vice President-elect Carrot A. Hopdr, H u uas RIM
Griges and their wives t ro spec Gaming from New
York The newly married couple were We rlY ths
handsome gf,s h ,Nr and on returning
will live In New-York city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
J. j. BELDEy TO BE THEIR HOST
TO GIVE A DINNER FOR MEMBERS OF THE opDa
OF THE FOUNDERS AND PATRIOTS
OF AMERICA.

OF AMERICA.
The dinner which Colgrcssman-clect James
Belden is to give on Tuesday for the several soc~
ties of the Order OF the Founders and Patriots a
America. at the Hotel Manhattan. will be notab.
for more than one reason. 1t Will be memorable
affair. and there will be the presentation OF tvs
handsome silk flags to the order by William A
Halsey governor Of the New-Jersey society. Lieu.
tenant Governor Woodruff Is to make the speech
OF presentation and Rear-Admiral Richard ",
Meade the speech OF acceptance. The dinner viii
be attended by delegates from New-Jersey Con.
necticut Albany and other places
The flags. which are made by Amin & Co., 4
william and Fulton SITS. are OF banner silk with
fringe cords and tassels Of gold silk bullion and
are Of striking appearance They are mounted on
jointed STATS of antique oak. polished, each ten
feet long. One is modern. American flag, feet
inches long by 6 feet wide. and its stan Is
tipped with a gilded eagle. The other banner is Z
flag adopted by the order Its white field bears
the red cross OF st. George. and the upper portion
of the flag bears the original blue field Of the
Thirteen Colonies flag. with its circle OF thirteen
stars on the size next the Flagstaff, when Is tipped
with a halberd The stars are OF plain white
silk inserted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

Eugene NJ. Earle proprietor OF the harrington
Hotel, at Richheld Springs. filed an assgnmehs
in this city yesterday. to Charles I. D'cAihsol
giving preferences for sS.coo TO Mrs. elizabeth r.
Earle Mrs. Emma Louise Chadwick and FRANK
r. Earle for borrowed money. The assignment
provides that after paying the preferences the
balance OF the assets is to be applied to the pay
ment Of Mr. Eare's individual debts. or his liapii-
tiles as a member OF the firm of +. NJ. Earle &
sor. Mr.. Earle was formerly a resident Of this
city and is connected with the well-known hote!
family OF that name. He Is son OF the original
from whose estate he was reported to have in:
herted over $4,000. He became proprietor OF
since made extensive improvements there: Be
sides this venture Mr.. Earle was interested In
he nS wa% III c Was to the
business at Richfeld Springs George NJ Wright,
ment. Yesterday. in the supreme Court against Nj
Earle. for s2.2I6 on note given TO the firm.
Two attachments have been obtained against tho
Manhattan Optical Company manufacturers Of
photo lenses etc, at No. 12O9 Broadway, with
factory at Cresskill. n. J. One attachment is
for ,24s in favor Of Cecilia F. Weber.
signed claim for money lent to the company from
October a. 1892. to April 1882 by Treasurer Edward
n. Godbacker; on demand note Of the company
20 the order OF Emil scnae,er It's president Deputy
No 1.0o9 Broadway, under the first attachment.
zed o NAN wS stoek OF %
Negotiations for a settlement OF the Weber claim
Rave been pending for some time, and the attach
Lnent surprise
The International Permanent Exhibition Com
pany which has quarters In the Industrial Build
ing. at Lexington-ave. and Forty-third-st. made
an assignment yesterday to John ]. McKelvey II
is New-Jersey corporation with an office at No
IS Montgomery st, Jersey City and was incorporat-
ed In April, 1895. with capital stock Of $500 CO.,
succeeding to the business Of the Pan-Amercan
Company. Judge Albert =. Bradstreet of Water
bury. Conn.,, Is vce-president. and William r.
Parks. of Hartford. treasurer
The Tropical Decorating Company which also
has quarters In the Industrial Building and an
office at No. 70 Montgomery-st.. Jersey City, made
assignment yesterday to John j. McKelvey
1t was organised In September 1895. with a capital
stock OF $4,000, to have permanent horticultural
exhibition and to import prepared plants for deco
obtained against the company in December
last, for Sll4. by l.. r. Mestaniz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28

member At his bedside. when he passed away
were members OF his family which included MIS-
Howell two daughters and son.
land. October l6 1929 His parents. while not
wealthy peop,e were highly respected and OF ex-
ceent ancestry They came to this country wheh
James was only six years old. and settled on a
farm near New-Lisbon Ohio. Here young Howeh
grew up assisting In farm work and attending INV
common schools until lSi5. when ne removed VIII"
his parents to Brooklyn. His first employment WAS
as clerk in a grocery store. but the work was un-
oongenial and after q year he gave II up IN oruer
TO develop Il taste for mechanism. which lie "aS
determined 10 crafty Accordingly he served
thorough apprenticeship OF four years III "oh-
working and was then promoted to be foreman In
charge OF a foundry. Mr.. Howell having been
brought I'D TO appreciate the value OF economy
.av.d what he could from his earnings. and In 1885,
on a capital of s225 began business for himself
He was successful and each following year showed
an enlargement OF his business. In the course OF
time he took a partner. and the firm became How
ELL & Saxton They employed several hundred men,
In 1864 Mr. Howell began to take an interest IN
politics and in the fan of that year was elected
Supervisor Of the Eleventh Ward on the Demo-
cratic ticket He was elected for three consecutive
terms: also for one term Supervisor and Alder
n,en and later on for term as Supeivisor-at-
Large In 1876 he selected by the Democrat,
as their strongest candidate for the Mayorai,y ah1
was elected by large majority Al the cIose OF
his erst term he was reelected by over 10000 ma
iority In his terms OF office Mr. Howell took an
important part in the affairs OF the brooklyn
bridge and after the death Of Senator MURPHY ne
was appointed. in February, lSS; to be Bridge
Mr. Howeli's wife was Miss Anna Tunstall. They
we're married in 1851. They had son and TWO
S %siSnSsf EPISCOPAL Church he was also Ma
son OF high standing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
THE POLICE AND BOGUS AUCTIONS.

Distrct-Attorney Olcott yesterday wrote a letter
to the Police Department stating that he had bee,
waited on by members OF the Association for the
Suppression OF Fraudulent Auctions. who wanted
him TO hasten the trials Of those men who some
time ago were indicted for connection with alleged
bogus auctions. Mr. Olcott promised to hasten the
trials. and told the Police Board that there was
ground to believe policemen stationed near these
bogus auction rooms did not interfere 10 prevent
these Illegal practices and by their non-interfer
ence encouraged the fake auctions. Mr. Olcott sur
gested that the Commissioners ult the Iepitj
mate aucticneers and get information In the MAJ,
ter and instruct the police 70 be more vgilant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
A TIE VOTE on MARTENS'S CASE.

The Police Commissioners yesterday discussed tho
case OF Captain Martens. Of the East Thirty-hha'
st. station. who was tried recently on charge Of
accepting a bride while he was a sergeant In the
fremont station. There some controversy %
tween Messrs. Roosevelt and Parker and then MI
Andrews moved that Captain Martens be cis.
missed. Messrs. Roosevelt and Andrews voted 10,
the motion. aid Messrs. Parker and Grant agllnst
II. This vote Captain Martens's official head
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
Ia GRANGE ATTACKS FJyCg

regular meeting OF the Board OF Fire Co,,
mlssioners was held at the Fire Headnuarters
yesterday and the bills for repairs contracted nv the
former Superintendent OF Buildings F. O,Meayber
Condor. for the Department. without having m.
specifications approved by the Commissioners were
discussed. President Sheffield said he had con-
suited Controller Fitch and Corporation Courso,
Scott Both were OF the opinion that the credi,ors
would have to go to law. Commissioner La Orr
very bitter against Controller E,,ch 81 "s q
paying the bills. Even the courts have found II
necessary 10 rebuke the Controller for his failure 70
settle just claims against the CITY" sail ,Ha 49, W
missioner. '"'" ''e 'o'h-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
ANOTHER COMMITTEE TO VISIT ALBANY

The committee appointed by the residents OF New
Utrecht and Coney Island to look after the inter-
ests Of the proposed bridge over Coney Island
Creek. at Harway-ave.. has returned from Albany.
The committee consisted Of II. w. Cropsey. f. c. NJ.
Fitzgerald and Frederick Henderson. They expressed
themselves as highly gratined with their reception
in Albany and say that the bill will surely pass.
Another committee, which appointed Mon
day. will go to Albany to-day. and address the
This one consists OF II. w: Cropsey. +. r. Jor-
censor. c. g. Voorhees,. William p Rae, George C..
fiivou and Thomas A. Walsh. Assistant Cor
norstion Counsel Michael Furst. representing the
Associated Cycling Clubs Of Long Island. may ac-
company them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
FORMERLY WE'LL KNOWy ~ ALABAMA

representative Of Lehman & Harris. OF No. $50
Nassau-st called at tho Hudson Street Hospital
Yesterday. and said that j. f. Wiver, who died
there Yesterday from hemorrhage OF the brain due
to old age was a prominent man In Alabama
where he held the place Of Secretary OF State be
fore the war He came to New-York a number OF
wears ago and lost all he had in speculation and Of
late years had seek the assistance OF friends lie
was taken 10 the hospital from No. 81 Pearl-st
where he had lived lately He was seventy years
.1I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28

Justice Beekman in the Supreme Court yesterday
issued to Sarah Huntington writ Of habeas corpus
directing the Mother Superior Of the Society OF ST.
Martina, at No. q West Twenty-second-st to pro-
duce Julia Schoonmaker. eighteen years old. who
Mrs. Huntington asserts is illegally detained In the
Home because she owes certain Items for board and
support which have not been paid. The Mother Su-
perior asserts that the girl Is there OF her own Vo-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
REFEREES APPOINTED.

Supreme Court.
BY Beekman j.
Faean aat Knight-Eugens A. Philbn.
Reinrchmidt agt Ptsciotta-A. Walker Otis.
PAYNE art Pfoh-Ernest Hall.
BY Andrews. J.
Matter OF Luftus-Edward D. o Brien
BY Truax. J.
Matter OF Solar Electric Company-Frarcis A. Dugro
Freedman. J.
Strauss Art sachs-Augustus H. Vanderpoel.
RECEIVERS APPOINTED.
Supreme Court.
BY Andrews. J.
Hannah Greenbaum agt Hauid Wittner-Emanuel
Stern.
BY Truax. J.
Robert A. Gordon aGt Alice Bulinger-Charles C.
Kalbfelsch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
INSANITY DEFENCE FOR KOERyER

William j. Koerner, the Brooklyn newspaper
artist who on September "a last shot and killed
his sweetheart Rose Redgate. In Seventh-a ave near
Fourtcenth-st was visited yesterday In the Tombs
by DR. r. Sanford Newton. II IL also said that DR.
Iandon Carter Gray and DR.. Carlos r. Macdonald
have visited him lately and that these visits
made at the request OF Abraham Levy. who will
make a defence OF insanity when Koerner is ar
raigned for trial in General Sessions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
CORPORATIONS FILE ANNUAL REPORTS

Among the annual reports Of corporations filed
Yesterday was that Of the Thomas Jefferson Asso-
citation, which shows that Its capital stock Is
100000 all Of which has been Issued Its debts are
ms 500 and its assets N25.0o -
Th~ Academy of Music also filed its report. Its
capitai stock Is 100000. all paid In. It's debts
amount to s. 900 and Its assets 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
GREAT DEMAND FOR COPPER.

The demand all over the world for copper Is encf'
nous and considerably in excess OF production ms
stocks OF the copper companies in 1895 touched tns
highest prices ever known For the last six montns
they have been going up Nine OF the twelve bosoSI
copper stocks selling below the prices rexeneeI
in 1895. but copper men think this year VII ~
tho highest prices in their history while copper "
self Is soon likely to sell at IL cents, they say!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
MUCH LITIGATION OVER TWELVE CENTS

The Appellate Term OF the Supreme Court. con-
sistng Of Presiding Justice DAILY and Associate
Justices McAdam and Bischon. yesterday heard an
appeal from judgment for IL cents. The appeal
taken by Jacob Samek from the Fifth District
Court. where John Stick and Charles Stick pawn
brokers' at No. iS Third-ave. sued for and re-
covered a judgment for the amount In dispute
The defendant pawned coat for 81 with the
plaintiffs In January last year. He admits thai
when he handed in the garment he said he wanted
extra care taken Of it. and when told that that
would cost Il cents. replied that he was satisfied to
pay that sum. understanding that the coat was to
he wrapped In tar paper and kept in special box
When he took out the coat. however. he refused TO
pay the charge because he had read In the news
papers that II was unlawful Counsel in his behalf
contended that the charge was usurious under the
Pawnbrokers' Act. Decision reserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
NETWORKS POSTAL BUSINESS.

Postmaster Dayton yesterday sent 20 the Pos'
master-General a report showing the enormous 'n'
crease Of postal business In this city. particularly
IN the branch stations which have been opened dur
ing his term OF Office. He has said that the bus:
ress Of the New-York Postofice during the presens
fiscal year VIII amount 10 nearly ss.000.e9.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
DRANK A QUART or ALCOHOL.

Eatontown. Jan. q (SpeciaD.-The funeral Of
Joseph Burns. who died last night from the eff
fects OF drinking quart Of alcohol. held
to-day In the First PresPyterian Church. OF this
Burns. who was fifty years old. was employed
by Mrs Mary Citing. who sent him TO the drug
store on Monday night TO get a quart Of alcohol
Burns got the alcohol. drank II ALL and his death
followed twenty-four hours lates-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-28
Guropean Advertisements.

EUROPEANS AND TRAVELLERS will nns
the London once Of me Tribune 70 Fleet s'rss"
convenient place to their advertisements s0e
sc,tuefnr. fo, The Tr.buaA