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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
LIQUOR CURE SUES NEWSPAPER.
a Claim Against the Mail ana Express for
u o Damages.

$500, q Damages.
According to tho complaint in a suit now on
trial before Judge Wallace and n jury in the
United States Circuit Court, Elliott #. Shepard.
n year or moro before his death. in 1893. entered
into u contract with tho Morroll Liquor Cure
Company OF Rock Island, ILL.,, which tho Mail
and Express has failed to carry out, and the
Rock Island Company asks for $500, 600 dam
ages. The capital stock OF the corporation was
s., 900. 900. divided into 10000 shares OF 300
each.
On Dec. s.. 1892, 1t Is stated, $50 shares were
delivered to the Mail and Express Company. its
President, Mr.. Shepard. agreeing to advertise
the liquor cure by notices and cards In the paper.
Tho contract was to continue In force five years.
and none OF the $50 shares was to DO sold with
out first giving the MOrrell Company an oppor-
tunity to become tho purchaser.
The compliments also shy that Mr.. Shepard
agreed TO allow them TO occupy offices. rent free.
In the Mail and Express building until May /,
1894. and that with his active cooperation
numerous dispcnsaries and branch offices were
opened. under the title of the Mall and Express
MOrrell Liquor Cure.
the plaintiffs say, when shortly after the death
OF Mr.. Shepard the Mail and Express Company
mol only turned the liquOr-cure people out OF
their offices. but also refused TO fulfil the other
provisions of the contract.
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ARMoR FOR THE RATTLE SHIPS.
Secretary Lone Asks Congress for Authority to
Fix the Maximum Price mt $500 . Ton.

WASHINGTON. April 1O.-Secretary Of tho
Navy Long to-day Officially notified tho House
that he was unable to procure the necessary
armor for the new battle ships Illinois, Alabama.
and Wisconsin at the price fixed by the last Naval
Appropriation bill, $500 per ton. He inclosed
the bids Of the Illinois Steel Company and tho
replies OF the Carnegie and Bethlehem steel
companies to tho advertisements for proposals
for armor. Regarding the bid of the Illinois
company, which was to furnish armor at S240
per ton provided a contract was given for twenty
years. the Secretary says he feels that he has no
authority to consider 1t with a view of its ac-
ceptance or rejection. He ;lso inclosed the re.
port OF Commodore sampson upon the plant or
that company, who gave 1t as his opinion that it
would be two years Before they could furnish
any armor.
In calling attention to the progress OF tho work
of construction of the battle ships. the ar1nor be-
ing necessary in order that the contractors may
carry on their work properly. the Secretary says
that delay in furnishing arInor may subject the
Government to heavy expense on several &c
counts. and 1t is desirable for many reasons that
these ships should be completed as soon as posi-
bic. He deemed II of great importance that steps
should DO Immediately taken for procuring the
arnlor, and therefore recommends that authority
be given him 10 again advertise for proposals to
make contracts, tor armor at a price not to ex-
coed 800 per 6n, which was the rate recon-
mended by his predecessor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11

nous mon as Jacquelin. Gougoltz, Huret, Rivi.
ere, Bonhours, Bourrillon, and Barden OF Eng
land. and Leyten. the Belgian champion.
He has Just returned from Europe and IN now
ready to join the racing men on the Pacific
coast, despite the largo amount of work he has
gone through during the past months.
Michael has made cycle racing a careful study
and Is In a position to give excellent advice not
letes in general. In reference to his own meth
DDS the following letter will interest everybodys
BOSTON, Mass, Feb. 81, 1897.
After tho exerhon Of my record rides while
with the Morgan & Wright team in the South
weight. on account Of the unaocustomed climate,
! am pleased to say that it gave such ~satisfao-
up from the effects Of the two unusually rough
month. believe that wheelmen who, have to
undergo the haTdships of circuit chasing will
find Paine's celery compound Of assistance In
JIMMY MICHAEL.
Every one needs to take q spring remedy to
purify their blood, arouse tho circulation, and
counteract the facilitating effect of months of
combining work, worry, and excitement.
The more intelligent portion of every commu-
nifty are the ones who best Paine's
celery compound. They have looked into this
great remedy, followed its remarkable achieve
ments in the case Of friends. neighbors, and rela-
tives. and know just what to expect from its use
as q nerve and brain strengthenera and restorer
and an ideal invigorator for a rundown system.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
TRAMP SHOOTS A N
MRS. L. j. UTTLE OF BOTSFORD,
CONN, MORALLY WOUNDED.
she Tried to Stop Two 1rampo from Stealing
EGgs ana Was shot Twice in the Presence
or Her Husband-FIve shots Fred ut tho
Husband when Pursuing the Escaping Men.

She Tried to Stop Two 1rampo from Stealing
EGGs and Was Shot Twice in the Presence
OF Her Husband-R1ve shots Fired ut tho
Husband when Pursuing the Escaping Men.
~BRIDGEPoRr. Conn.,. April 1o.-Two tramps
committed q murderous assault on Mrs. L. J.
futile. living near the village OF .Botsford.
about twenty miles up the Berkshire division
Of the Consolidated from this city. this after
noon. One of them drew a revolver. and. plac-
Ing 1t near the woman's head. fired a shot. The
bullet entered Just below the left eye and
lodged near the base OF the skull. AS the in
jured woman fell to the ground the man fired
another sh It. The second shot struck her in
the lower part Of the jaw. The sh ooting was
witnessed by the husband of the woman. he
as only n few feet away Mt the time He under.
took to car tur- the m n. u was ! cid 1T bav by
the man with the revolver, who fl ed the remain
ing four hot, ( the r, volver. ut none of them
took eff.cl. NJ s. ute is unconsci us, and
Medical Examiner Gordon. who was called late
this afternoon. says there Is no ossible chano,
CT Ler recovery. Aft r tie shoe lag the Two
mon ran down the railroad tracks and into q
large swamp. The entire community IS aroused,
md a large party of men are out TO. night hunt
ing for them. 1t is. thought they are secreted
futile and his wife are but little known in
Botsford. They came there about, a year ago.
know noSwn 1'S as Cold sprInes ou about a am mile from
Boisford Station. They are nearly so years
old. The house they live in is near tho rail-
road track; Just before the shooting the tive
at the door of the little farmhouse. Mrs.
futile stepped outside the door. and ons:of the
men inquired II she had any eggs to SELL. A
bargain was made and Mr.. Tuttle went into
the house to get the eggs. While Tuttlo was
in.thc house one OF the men started toward the
hencoop. Mrs. Tuttle followed. and W hen the
man entered the coop and began TO help himself
TO some eggs she protested. Words followed.
and Iuttle came running out Of the house. AS
he came up one OF the men drew a revolver and
fired the fret shot. pointing the revolver direct
" In the face of Mrs. futile. This was fol-
lowed quickly by a second shot.
Mrs. Tuttle fell to the ground. As the huo-
band ran up one of .he mon said:
stand back, old man, or I'll give you the
same" With that tho two men starred to
.eave the yard. Tuttle followed and again was
tnld TO stand back. He kept after the men and
then the firing on him opened. Five shots were
fired. When the revolver was emptied the
tramps started on a run and soon left Mr.: Tut
tie behind. Whentthe hr stand went back to tho
house his wife was lying on the ground uncoA-
scious. Aid was summoned hurriedly and DR..
Gordon called. He gives no hope OF Mrs. Tut
ties recovery; Such description as Mr.. futile
can give OF the men has heen sent out 70 the
Aut h JriLies in all directions.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
CONSTABLE READY FOE WAR.

Tho Building superintendent's Reply to Tam-
manyNs Attack on His administrator.
Superintendent Constable of tho Building De-
partment said last evening that he had expected
IN attack from Tammany Hall, but was sur
prised that 1t had como 30 carly.
Tho Building Department was fully pro-
pared" he added, "for any direct attack that
may be made upon 1t. I have been collecting
evidence OF Tammany's conduct OF the depart
mcnt in former administrations and when the
campaign opens in earnest this department will
have something to say. When they talk OF un-
safe buildings l will furnish lists. 1t may cause
some trouble to holders OF property, for build
ings OF faulty construction have not been rare In
the past.
If Tnmmany will make specific charges I
will DO glad to reply. Their recent attack APP
pears to have been extremely indefinite"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
TIE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
a Resolution Adopted Which Seems TO Satisfy
HOth Factions.

WASHINGTON. April lO.-Tho caucus OF DEM
ocratic members of the House was called to order
Shortly before = o'clock and remained In session
unit! nearly o. There was much discussion of
The policy to be pursued by the party In Con-
gress. the principal point being whether or not
The plan outlined by Mr.. Bailey in his speech
this afternoon should be sustained. He favors
aatcqulesence in the policy OF tho Republicans
nat NO legislation shall be attempted except the
This gave rise to much heated debate. the out
come OF which was the adoption Of IA resolution
which the pledge OF secrecy was placed and is 20
Wcidcd that hardly any two members agree as
tteits purport. The friends OF Mr.. Bailey assert
while his opponents claim to the contrary. The
result vii! probably be that when tho House
meets on Wednesday tho party will be somewhat
was to-day. Resolutions culOgistic OF the late
ex-senator Voorhees, were also adopted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
CANNING At FORT MCPHERSON.
Georgia Authorities Think the Act Cooling the
Land Gives Them Jurisdiction.

Goof9to AutnOrltien Hnink inc ACT OcuInB the
Land Gives Them Jurisdiction.
ATLASTA,Ga.. April 1O.-Thc cases against men
charged with gambling at Fort Mcpherson have
boon continued till next Friday. Assistant
United States District Attorney T.. w. Rucker
will defend them. holding that State courts have
no jurisdiction over acts committed on the res
e%rvation, which Ia territory OF tho United States.
1t is doubtful whether the State In the act OF
grant, Sept. IA, 1888, transferred its jurisdic-
lion to the Federal Government. The act con-
taius this clause:
provided always that tho said transfer OF
jurisdiction IL made upon the express condition
that this State shall have II concurrent jurisdic-
tion with the United States In and over the land
80 transferred, so that all process. civil or crimi.
nal, issuing under the authoi it, ofthis State may
be executed by tho proper officer thereof, upon
any person amcnable to the same on the land 80
coded, saving, however, to the United States
security TO their property within the limits OF
said land
Prosecuting officers of tho State courts have
heretofore held that a conviction In State courts
for acts committed on the reservation could not
be sustained, and previous cases OF this kind
have been nolle pressed. The present Solicitor.
General thinks differently and will test tho
matter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
The Opium Eater In Bellevue.

Minnie n. Hayden. IS years old. who arrived
from Germany on Monday on n Hamburg
American liner. is In bellevue Hospital seeking
treatment for the opium habit. John n. Derby,
who is vicc-Presidcnt of tho Hayden & Derby
Manufacturing Company. had her sent to the
the divorced wife OF n. l.. Hayden of Chicago.
President OF, tho company, and she has been in
Europe for the past two years. For many years,
he said. shc had been II victim OF tho morphine
habit. and in sending for hun on her arrival in
this city, she. probably called on tho only ac-
luaintancc she had here. Her father is Peter
Ford OF Macomb City, Miss.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
CleveInnd's Order DiscontinuinR Nine Pension
Agencies May BE Revoked.

WAsHINGroN, April 1O.-If President Glove
lands order of Feb. @, 1897, stands. nine out Of
the eighteen United States pension agencies will
be discontinued. But it is likely that the order
will be rcscinded and declared null and void. It
was Mr.. Clcvcland's purpose to have 1t take ef-
feet Sept. /. and in dating the order SO far ahead
of his successor. Pension Commissions Evans
is In favor OF having tho order revoked. One OF
cluded in the order. The other offices abolished
are at Augusta, Concord. Buffalo, Pittsburg,
Louisville.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
NEW YORK EAST CONFERENCE.
A Plea for superannunted Ninisters-The Rev.
Mr. Aston Courts investigation.

Bish op Walden. at the session OF the New York
East Methodist Conference in st. Johns Meth
odist Church. Brooklyn, yesterday spoke in
favor Of active support for superannuated minis
tors.
81 have found In my official capacity" said
tho Bishop. " that tho people are in hearty
sympathy with the aged and WORKOUT ministers.
When u preacher gives his lifO 10 tho work Of
Methodism he ought to DO assured of support
n conscience, and l think that II wo begin right
now we can in five years take, away tho, blush
that comes whom we think of tho beggarly sup
port given to superannuated preachers"
Eight candidates were elected as elders or
regular preachers. Eight others were admitted
after referring to rumors rejecting on the Roy.
Henry Aston, formerly Of Windsor Terrace.
listen to any complaints against Mr.. Aston. DIR.
Buckley said that Mr.. Aston asked for a thor
ough Investigation.
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Called to a schenectady Pastorate.

5r. LOUIS. April 1O.-Word was received In
this city to-day that the Rev. Harry II. Greavcs,
who is we'll known In st. Louis, has received a
call from the First Baptist Church OF Schcnocta-
dy, n. Y. Mr.. Greaves Is n son of Mr.. John
Greaves. He Is now completing his ministerial
education at tho Rochester Theological Semi
Louis, and still holds his membership in tho
Second Baptist Church OF this city. After a few
lege. at Upper Alton, and finished a course OF
seven years In that institution. graduating with
honor In 1894.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
THE NEWARK CONFERENCE.
woman's Eligibility TO ne Decided Upon at
To-Morrow,s 9ensiou.

ST. Paul was the model presented by Bishop
Edward q. Andrews yesterday to the candidates
for the ministry at tho proceedings preliminary
to their ordination to-day. The occasion was
the fourth day Of the Newark Annual III. Z.
Conference in the Centenary Church, Newark.
On molten OF the Rev. W. c. Snodgrhss of
Newark the Conference decided to vote on Mon
day on the proposition to make women eligible
to seats in the General Conference. The propo-
sition providing for the equality oflay md minis
terial representation will also be considered.
Fifteen candidates are in tho field for the va
cancy existing in tho presiding eldership of the
Paterson district. The Rev. DR.. Halleron. the
Rev. DIR. Hoagland. and tho Rev. Mr.. Boswell
are thought to be in the lead.
1t Is thought that the Conference will not be
able to get through its work until Tuesday. To-
morrow the appointments will be announced.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11

WASHINGTON. April lO.-Among the thirty
Iree bills introduced in the House to-day wero
The following:
InSS2 or. Callahan OF oklahoma-For the admission OF
tts%taah territory and Okllhoma into the Union as one
SON. ", ~ Mr.. Mccall OF Massachusetts-To make the
,sc' ~ veterans q part OF the national militia, and di.
N u NJ u me Secretary OF War 10 treat them ~ such.
h w. hiaydrn Of Texas-To make goods the product
L"Lnir or Ia part OF convict labor subject 70 the
ihpo rtcd. " ''''oio9' "''H '"e1 may 10
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11

WASHINGTON, April Neutrality-suspicious.
McKenna to-day asked Congress to make an Inn
mediate appropriation for the deficiency in the
expenses OF United States courts. These include
100000 for jurors fees. 1874, 900 for the support
OF prisoners, $40. 900 for bailifis, and $4,000
for miscellaneous expenses. The Attorncy-Gen-
eral says that the terms OF court for tho coming
month will be greatly embarrassed unless these
funds are appropriated.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
ONE OF sTRoNG's ALTERNArIoNs.
Chameleon Has n Way or Adapting His Coles
to the Environment.


A delegation of tho members of tho North
Manhattan Taxpayers Association asked Mayor
Strong yesterday not TO put any obstacle in tho
way OF Assemblyman Gilliland's bill now before
the Legislature to extend 135th street through
a high ridge of rock In st. Nicholas Park TO Am
sterdam avenue. The street now ends at the
foot OF this ridge of rocks, and tho proposition In
tho bill is to cut IL through in a straight line
with n 10 per cent. grade. 1t is proposed
by tho Taxpayers. however, to amend 10
so that the extension shall DO curved.
with a grade of 9 per cent. The speakers
yesterday morning told tho Mayor that 90 per
cent. OF all the property owners between 135th
and lI5th streets were in favor OF the measure.
III you can bring me proof that your state
ment Is true" replied the Mayor, 81 will ap-
prove tho bill. because ! believe in the will OF
the people. am opposed to tho PHI, and the
views, but II your statement is true ] WIN not
stand in the way of the passage of the measure"
The Mayor toicgraphcd TO Senator Stranahan
several days ago that he was opposed to the bill
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11

JAMEsTowN. n. V, April l0.-H. J. Sanford, .
man with a dozen different aliases. who was ar
rested In jamestown on Friday while trying
to pass a forged bank draft, proves to be a big
bank forger whose operations cover a period of
several years. His baggage was found to-day,
and contained drafts issued by II large number
OF banks in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan,
Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Bank books
on Ohio and Pennsylvania banks SHOWED CEN
siderable money deposited. The man Is wanted
by the Pinkertons OF Chicago. lie Is thought -
DO q business man In a Western city. His c0EE0SA
nAme has not boon learned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
Secretary Cages CONFIDENTIAL stenoTrapher

WARRINGTON, April 1o.-Ned Amos Higgins,
who lives in Aurora. ILL.,. was appointed conf
Dental stenographer to Secretary Gage to-day.
Mr.. Gage restored w. D. Chamberlain to the
81, 800 position from which he was reduced by
made under the Secretary's decision TO rcappQint
old soldiers to the places from which they were
reduced under Democratic rule.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
An Ola Veteran Promoted.

WASHINGTON. April lO.-Andrew Geddies, an
old veteran. who has been a 81 400 clerk In the
Pension Office since 1882. was to-day trans
ferred to tho Agricultural Department to q
81, 900 position. The transfer was at tho direct
req ucst OF Secretary Wilson. 1t was gossip at
the department this afternoon that Geddies is
only TO remain temporarily in his present place
and will be promoted soon TO Chief Clerk.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
sdearns or Dunkirk for Third Assistant Post
nnster.SseneraI

WASHINGTON, April 1O.-Lester F. Stcarns Of
puhkirk has decided that no will accept the
iniFd Assistant Goneralship. a place
which was rendered him about ten days ago.
slihed to accept IT.. Mr.. Stcarns's name will be
iSen' To the Senate. probably early next week.
representative Hooker was In Washington yes
G@tuay and informed Senator Platt that Mr..
oNafhs has concluded TO take tho place.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
Property Owners Consent to tho FUNNEL ROAD.

After q long discussion with the Secretary and
Engineer of the Rapid Transit Commission yes
terday, a committee of property owners on Elm
Cruger, Herman W. Hoops, II. l.. Potter, Leo
Schleslnger, and Joseph F. Mulqueen, decided
to give consents for the property owned by thom
for tho building of the tunnelr road.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
Hes and water WON'T MIX.

Samuel lies, who gave his address as 90 East
Thirty-sevcnth street, sat down yesterday be-
tween Piers 10 and 10 East River, emitting to
observe that no was too far cast. lies, who 1t is
said was not previously suffering from cold
water, screamed when he struck IL. The scream
attracted the attention of q number of men on
the dock who succeeded In fishing lies out. He
was held at Hudson Street Hospital, charged
with intOXicatiOn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
The Chicago Scrip Land Case.

"AsHlNGToN, April lO.-Tho hearing Of the
famous Chicago Mckee Scrip Land case will
SSp IN, on April 20 and continue for perhaps three
se M ana Commissioner Binger Hermann has
Ia theln that their presence IL requested on
-suay above mentioned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
mBELLs OF snANDoN" MUFFLED.
Actors Refuse TO Go On with tho Play because
Salaries Are Overdue.

Actors tired of playing withoutthe accompani-
ment of a "ghost walk" disappointed a slim
audience at the Amphion Theatre, Williams
burg, on Friday night. The company opened in
quit after tho third act on Friday night. The
actors say that business has been bad. and that
they have not received their salaries. The few
persons who saw part of the drama on Friday
night got their money back at the box Office.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
CarIinla Ylnits CLEVELAND.

WASHINGTON, April 10..-Ex-Secretary Carlisle
has been visiting ex-Prosident Cleveland at
Princeton for the past three days. He returned
TO Washington this Afternoon, and left tonight
for Hot Syringe. Va, 10 JSin Mrs. Carlisle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
Time Extended for Opening BIDS Tor Torpedo
Boats.

WASHINGTON, April lO.-secretary Long to-
day extended the time for opening bids for the
three thirty-knot torpedo boats authorized by
Congress- from June IA TO June 81: This was
co moHJ time TO examine the specifications
mailed them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-11
Ex-BRIGADIER SUSIE SWIFT.
Catholic Convert Has Como Back and ma Ne
Work for the Church Hero.

Brigadier Susie Swift, head of tho Auxiliary
League OF the Salvation Army. who was recently
converted to Catholicism. arrived yesterday on
been to London to lay her resignation before
Gen. Booth. 1t is said that sho will assist the
Paulist Fathers in charitable work In this neigh
borhoOd.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-10
Seeds to Burn.
s.; S5s;:s andrethS Seeds
FOR A PERIOD
OF SIXTEEN YEARS
THE PURCHASERS OF


n
fnyourord drec ON
Philadelphia, Pnna
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-03-10

A new package carrier for bicycles
consists of two metal strips clamped
on the handle-bar and having slots
n the ends ito receive straps, and eye
let's arranged along the sides for
strings.