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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
ALDERMAN OAKLEY MUST WAIT.
HIS CLAIMS TO A SEAT IN THE SINKING FUND
COMMISSION REFERRED TO THE COR
non ALTON cOrN-StT.

HIS CLAIMS TO SEAT IN THE SINKING FUND
COMMISSION REFERRED TO THE COR
PORATION COUNSEL.
The Sinking Fund Comm issiorers yesterday post
poned until their next meeting the question or
admitting Alderman John 7. Oakley CTam Dem)
to the seat In the Board belonging to the chairman
Of the Aldermen's Finance Committee made vacant
by the resignation Of ex-Alderman W. NJ X. Olcott
Rep) when he became District-Attorney. Alder
man Oakley presented as his credentials the GER
tifcate of Chief Clerk William II. Ten Eyck. OF the
Board of Aldermen, showing that Mr.. Oakley had
been elected member Of the Finance Committee
his election as chairman of the same making him
ex-ofncio a member Of the Board Of Sinking Fund
Commissioners The certificate contained copy OF
the minutes of the Board Of Aldermen Of February
o showing Mr.. Oakley's election by a vote OF IL
to 10.
District Attorney Olcott present and intro
duced Mr. Oakley as his successor, adding that all
opposition to Mr. Oakley had been withdrawn on
the part of the Republican members OF the Board.
they having become satisfied that a majority vote
of a quorum was sufficient where no legislative act
was involved Mr.. Oakley made a short speech. In
which he reviewed the grounds Of his claim to a
seat. o,, -,
mitted to his seat. Chamberlain McCook moved an
amendment referring the to the Corporation
Counsel, with a request for his opinion In the
the Mayor Recorder and Chamberlain voting for IT
and the Controller against IT, Recorder COT said
that IL the Clerk Of the Board OF Aldermen certi-
fed the election Of Mr.. Oakley as member OF tne
Finance Committee the Board must accept 1t. 1t
IL probable that he will be recognized as men,
Der Of the Board at the next meeting.
the amount of s946 s53 81, which were taken by the
Sinking Fund Commission. This was approved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
A YOUNG POSTOFFICE THIEF.
MISSING LETTERS FOUND on A TwELvE-YEAR-
OLD BOY.

MISSING LETTERS FOUND on A TwELvE-YEAR-
OLD BOY.
Hackensack Feb IS (SpeciaD.-James Westervelt
a nrecocous twelve year old lad to-day detected
rohbing the postoffce at Oradell after a watch had
been kent on him for some days.
Edward Naples. collector for the local council Of
the Royal Arcanum reported to Postmaster Land
mann that he had missed letters containing remit
tances for dues, and yesterday letter containing
81 bill was not delivered TO him. although the post
master placed II in Mr.. Mapess box himself This
morning Mr.. Landmann put decoy letter In the
Naples box and cautioned his clerks In the store TO
be on the alert. At noon during Mr.. Landmarks
absence. the Westervelt boy entered the postofice
side OF the store bought stamp and placed 1t on
an envelope, which was subsequently found to be
empty When the clerk went to the adjoining room
he heard noise In the posofice. and hurrying back
saw Westervelt run out. The boy was chased 20 the
closet connected with the station and TWO letters
addressed TO employees were taken from him. while
three more addressed to X. VI. Mitchell had been
letter taken yesterday was found In an outbulding
at the schoolhouse. torn in bits
The fact that Mr.. Naples. collector for the
Royal Arcanum received remittances for dues about
the 18th Of each month was known to few persons
save the members. and II In thought that an older
head prompted young Westervelt to steal the letters
Postmaster Landmann decided not to institute pro-
ceedings until he has Interview with the boys
father. who will be hope to-n0ht
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
THE REV. DIR. J.. N. KING TO RESIGN.
HE DECIDES TO GIVE UP HIS PASTORAL DUTIES
IN ORDER TO DEVOTE HIS TIME TO THE
NATIONAL. LEAGUE FOR THE pRoTEc-

HE DECIDES TO GIVE UP HIS PASTORAL DUTIES
IN ORDER TO DEVOTE HIS TIME TO THE
NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR THE PRoTEc-
TON OF AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS.
It became known yesterday that AFTER April inc
Rev. Dr. James NJ King will not be the pastor OF
the Union Methodist Episcopal Church. In west
-eighth-st About two weeks ago DR.. King
took the step which corresponds to resignation
under the rules OF the Methodist Episcopal Church,
by Informing the official Board Of the Union Church
that he should take action to terminate his pastor
ate This meas that he will inform the Bishop
that he does not desire reappointment and II VIII
only remain for the Conference, which meets this
year at Sing Sing In the first week OF April 10 give
its official sanction to Dr. Kings step. and not as
sign him TO any pastornte for the coming year
There Is no reason to suppose that the Conference
will not respect DR.. Kings wishes In the matter
Dr. Kings resignation has been brought about by
a desire his part to devote all his time and en-
ergy to his work In the National League for the
Protection of American Institutions. This organza-
ton has for It's objects the securing OF constit,l-
tonal and legislative safeguards Tor the protecuon
of the common school system and otner american
institutions, and to prevent all sectarian or deno
organization in 1890 Rev. DR.. King has been Its
general secretary and taken every opportunity 10
promote Its interests. ,.,.
ministers in the Methodist Episcopal ChuTcn; ana
has made his influence felt along many dinerent
lines of church activity. For three years ne was
pastor Of st. Johns Methodist Episcopal d
two years ago with the Forty-tnird otreeI Naoet
odst Episcopal Church. to form the Union CmurSn.
the Rev DR.. King was selected 10 M Ihe new Paho
torate, and has retained this station up to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
WILTED UNDER FEMININE VERBOSITY

Mrs. Clara Foltz lawyer, drove a stenographer
in the Supreme Court to despair yesterday by the
torrent Of words she poured forth In opposition
to a motion made to dismiss suit brought by
Dr. John w. Greene, Of Bolston, N. j. against
the Washington Storage Company for the recovery
Of $1,000 for damages to goods in the defendants
possession.
Mrs. Foltz came into court armed with a heap
CT law books and printed afdavi;s glancing con-
temptuously at the youthful attorney who opposed
her He asked that the case be dismissed as the
plaintiff had failed to file security for costs as a
non resident. and on the ground Of laches Then
Mrs Foltz opened her batteries, and read the con-
tents OF a pile OF affidavs and nearly the contents
of the law books at the rate OF something like
and the stenographer wited. and after about half
an hour Mrs. Foltz said with these facts. and
hopIng that I have delayed Your Honor.
shall take my seat" and she did.
Justice Beekman was 100 overcome 70 make an
Immediate reply and reserved his decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
CLOSING PRICES SAN FRANCISCO STOcE
THE TRADE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago Feb Is tSpeciab.-Wheat gained a!moS ~
and held most Of 1t, May selling from 7fi.c 10 rs
75,,c and closing at 75.g75asc. The market got -
over "call" figure. ard for hour the contest ""~
whether calls should should not b. good II ss
stand-on The market closed just at the can ~
Liverpool was up gaining re regularly and ',c adda.-
ngs were light. The shorts were the ones av h IN
worrying. There no important news. Even ..e ~
erp,ol advance not sufficient 10 NJ slgtine"m
cash handlers reported better inquiry nut thes r n
great results The seaboard reported hfte osds sA
port: the sales here mers were less than '"vV 80
els. The other Of the day was merely ~ s,.5-
drum order. Clearances were neither large hu'
800 OO bushels most II IL -four. Minneapolis ana 80
had lS3 cars agnst 33t last wear. The Price 49,
said crop maintaining itself " was a-rs,s
that the clearance Tor the week, ACCORDING ,s az
siderably less than 100000 bushels for the wessn
private cable from Paris reported the weather ~
the crop doing well. and the political complications -
TO result peacefully ,,, ,,A... rer, -
reasons than one for the strength. There was ,a a
proved shipping demand. Receipts wer" snaI 10y
with EOS estimated for Friday samples were q, ,-fs
higher There record breaking clearances -
bushels MAY sold from 23+c 10 2+isn24.c s,d -;
AT olI2.,.c. The incident was the covering 90 s,se
large short lines Barrett took back 1850" u,,,~ -
corn Frazier n considerable buyer. me seI,.'s
by profess onals and by people who had cans ~csys
Oats were up because corn and wheat weIe, rssrrS
were iight-2i8 cars. with 80 estimated for oY,iss
shipping demand. May sold rom iosc !" NV
and closed nj IIit,. u, .,s,s, orcA
There we're a large trade In provisions and hshe' M
Pork made a gain OF i5c 10 lisc: lard OF -. sr,se
r,hs Of SC 10 iOc Baldwin was again siwnkSs 80
having hack lot OF pork. There were only 49, ;sfh
the estimate for Friday only s3""' prices I" wv
were Sc higher. =. .,u., ., .sk
calls at 76,sc puts on May corn closed ~
s'calls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
PICKETT WANTS TO GET BACK. 1T is SAID.

There was story current at Police Head
quarters yesterday that ex-Captain Pickett re-
Gently spoke to Commissioner Andrews about be-
ing renstated on the force 1t Is said that Pickett
told Mr. Andrews that his application for retire
ment had not been voluntary. and that he had been
forced out by Commissioner Parker. 1t was also
rumored that Pickett had spoken about the mat
ter to President Roosevelt and Commissioner
Grant and that he got assurance from the Com
missioners that they might reconsider his case
when the Sheehan trial was ended.
Commissioner Grant. when seen about the mat
ter said that Captain Pickett had made a verbal
application to him for reinstatement. limiting that
he had been forced out OF the Department Colonel
Grant would not say that Pickett had mentioned
that n Police Commissioner had forced him out
"rhe conversation was held about three or four
months ago" said the Commissioner. "and l can't
recoect exactly what was said. but believe that
Pickett did hint at something OF the sort"
Commissioner Parker was asked II ne heard tho
insinuaf ons that were being made He said no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
LAWYER FORGOTTEN IN A SETTLEMENT.

A LAWYER FORGOTTEN IN SETTLEMENT
Justice Beekman in the Supreme Court YESTERDAY
denied on technical grounds an application ma"c
by Raphael j. Moses. lawyer. for the appointment
of a commission for the oral examination OF Mrs
Julia A. PercvaI, of Washington. d. Z. MIS- Fer
c,voI suod Alfred Gilman, a wealthy citizen OF
Muwaukee and the son Of Nathaniel Gilman, VINO
was for many years leading leather merchant Oh
this city, for 1900. under an alleged agreement oy
which Gilman was to pay her $50 year "rS
Percival formerly Miss Julia n. Martin. "a d
New-York public school teacher. In January io'
she sued Edward 8. Percival for n separation ana
to establish a common-law marriage Perciva
who is a stock broker Of this city, and GRANDSON
Of Nathaniel Gilman. denied the marriage, but Mrs
Pcrcivai was successful in the suit ana was
awarded $3.50 year alimony: Mrs Perclvai aiIeses
that Alfred Gilman entered into a verbal agree
ment pay her >s0 year alimony. put aI da
n time failed do She then sued MIN 1or wv,
and retained Mr. Moses as her counsel she settled
the case for 300 without the consent OF Mr MOSES
and he is suing to establish lien against her
for his fees amounting to about $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
FLAMMER ORDERS CAFE CURTAINS DOWN

In the Essex Market Police Court yesterday af-
ternoon thrty-two alleged prOprietors OF East
Side cafes present on summonses issued by
Magistrate Flammer The latter took walk
through the Eleventh Precinct last Tuesday, and
noticed that the interiors Of all these cafes were
concealed from view by heavy curtains. When the
alleged proprietors appeared in court yesterday
afternoon the Magistrate said to each of them:
Il instruct you to take those curtains down" The
lawyer who appeared for several of the men told
his clients to pay no attention to the Magistrates
instructions, he had no authority to issue such
instructions and there no law against keeping
as many curtains In their windows as they saw ut.
Magistrate Flammer said II his instructions were
not obeyed he would see that the police watched
the cafes closely to get evidence against them for
running disorderly houses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
A SLIGHT MISTAKE.
THE EYES SOMETIMES pEcErv.

There are a number OF experiences IN rssa
life from which interesting facts can 4.
gathered. The treasurer OF a large man..
featuring concern, whose name need not :.
given for the purpose OF this article. n.
been compelled to give I'D drinking COFFEE
on account OF its effect upon his stonach
and nervous system.
1t was suggested that he try the heai,N
coffee Postum Cereal." as that Is made N
the healthful grains and takes the place A.
coffee very nicely.
He rather felt that II was a foolish step 4.
undertake to use any article with the er.
pectation that II would take the place a.
coffee. which his family used Of the best
grade OF Mocha and Java mixed. Howeye,
a package was ordered for the house Ana
the next morning at breakfast the coffee DOT
came on as usual; when the beverage was
poured out and served to him he told thu
servant that he had ordered some Postum.
new drink, and did not care for the coffee.
A laugh went FOUND the table. and he DE-.
clined to believe that the rich liquid with N.
aroma and fragrance that reached his nos.
trils was the health coffee. investigator
however, convinced him OF the fact, and Ia
use day by day without the old sick feeling
clinches the argument.
Postum is made by the Postum Cereal ca.
Lim OF Battle Creek Mich. and has win.
ming way of it's own; when once INTRODUCED
into the family 1t answers every purpose H
the finest coffee without the attendant aches
and Ills Being composed strictly and wholly
of the pure cereals there is no question "
argument or possible doubt regarding tha
healthful and nourishlng properties. for chi.
dren as we'll as adults.
There is but one genuine original Postum
Cereal coffee. with a multitude OF limitations
offered as "just good
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
THE WITHDRAWALS LEGITIMATE.

The action brought by II. II. Stewart STOCK
holder of the J. Harper Bonnell Company. against
!. Harper Bonnell and Margaret c.. his WIFE,
charging that. "unlawfully cOnspiring.' they with
drew $4,000 from the company. has been dscon-
tinued The plaintiffs attorney. William II. stay
ton, has written Mr.. Bonne an explanatory letter
saying that the charges Of fraud and conspiracy
were made In a legal sense. and that investigation
shows that the Withdrawals OF money were ieslti-
mate drafts on salary accounts Of sums smaller
than were lawfully due to Mr.. Bonnell. Mr.. Stay
ton said in his letter: 1.-THE fact Is that Mr.; stew
art and myself had consultation concerning the
possibility Of the matters becoming pubic, ana we
decided that the actual of affairs was so dill
ferent from the legal state Of affairs set up In our
papers that publication would be gross ln1usuce
company in which Mr.. Stewart was financially IN
ferestad"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
THE FUNERAL OF ". p. ST. JOHN.

The Rev. DR.. John Hall, pastor OF the Fifth
Avenue Presbyterian Church. ofncIated yesterday
at the funeral OF William p st. John. the former
bank president and free silver advocate. In the
Madison Square Presbyterian Church. DIR. Park
hurst was confined to his house by sickness and
could not be present The palbearers were +. B..
Schenck. Robert r. Mckinney. Cleveland II. Dodge.
Charles W. Carpenter, Bolton Hall and Arthur
James Dr. Hall delivered brier eulogy.
Among those present we're John C. Brown. Theo-
dore A. Havemeyer. j: II. Rhoades James Oliver
n willis lanes the Rev. DIR. ID. Parker Morgan.
Thomas E. stillman, John c. sheehan. ex-M Mayor
Smith Ety. Elliot panfSr1h PrSfesscf M USdsn
A. Hall, DR.. Walker Currie. James Marie Fred
erick =; Fiske, John Brs6sn Walker william r.
Burial was In Mount Hope Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
ASSOCIATED CYCLING CLUBS ENTERTAIN.

THEIR FIRST RECEPTION LAST EVENING IN THE
POUCH MANSION.
The Associated Cycling Clubs of Long Island gave
their first annual reception and dance last evening
In the Pouch Mansion. About two hundred persons
were present including members of the twenty
four clubs In the association and their women
friends The following committees had charge Of
the ARRANGEMENTS: Floor Commttee-George w.
Shannon. Prospect Wheelmen: d. b. Van Week.
Kings County Wheemen; d. c. Boo Columbia
brooklyn Bicycle Club; A. G. Ruprecht. Columbia
Wheelmen; Michael Furst Brooklyn Bicycle Club;
nett, Logan Wheelmen; r. J.: Smith, South Brook
Ign. Wheemen; George II Gardner Brooklyn b.
benjamin Anche Bushwick wheemen Arrange
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
nrrEcTvg TALENT FROM BRILLIANT.

OFFERED TO SHERIFF TAMsEN TO cAioh IN"
coryrERrErTERs- ITO FETCH
THEM IN LIKE TOP"
The ambition of John Hunter OF br'ihah'. o",":
10 become detective was communicated 10 ohe'ni
Tamsen yesterday in the shape OF curious ep,s,'e
written partly In pencil and partly IN INK,
letter was addressed to 'E. j. Tamseh' hu"'"
Street jail, N. Y" 1t read as follows
r,oor cir. sent myself down to rite you to ask
YOU II you could give me permeshone to eaten lot
OF counterfeeters and fought would rte 70 you
and see n YOU would give me permeshone: ! ex-
pcct Won will think funny Of me for rting the letter
hut have often fought would like TO De ue-
tective have played a little detective business on
them now I ddent know who to rite 10 70 re, per
meshone but thought beens you was Snerlii IN a.
large city you would have something to 40 win w..
/ am well built am good for any KIND OF business
in that line would like to have n show AZ any
how IL you will give me show Will fetch tne es
the time hoping to hear from you soon, good by let
'''e "''" - ' JOHN HUNTER,
Brilliant. Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONGRESS-.
REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE SCHOOLS TO MEET
IN ATHENS TO DISCUSS PRACTICAL
QUESTIONS.

The announcement has just been made OF an
archaeological congress to be held In Athens from
April 26 to April 2S Of the present year. IN con-
nection with the fftieth anniversary OF the found
Ing of the French School at Athens The an
nouncement Is made by a committee composed or
the rector Of the University OF Athens the
general ephor Of antiquities at Athens. and the
heads Of the various archaeological schools under
the presidency of NJ. Homolle. director or the
French School, 1t Is proposed that this congress-
In case the experiment proves success shall be-
come the first OF continuous series OF SUCH con-
gresses to be held at such places and times as 'he
congress Itself may determine.
In case this congress is made a permanent IN
sttution. It may meet In future years at diHerehe
cities Of Europe and America. following the
analogy Of tho Oriental congress. the medcai CON-
gress and others. The subjects proposed for dis
cussion I'm the congress are such as have general
interest and bearing. It Is proposed that Its ses
sions shall be plenary and not by sections and that
each OF the nations taking part In 1t SHALL as 'ar
as possible be represented by speaker VINO
is to employ the language OF MS cho'ce
The discussion Of purely scientific problems Is ho.
proposed so much the consideration OF pracuca'
questions OF method in the organization OF work
and questions of educational bearing The DIS
cussions will be collected and reported In pupished
form making a volume to be called The Acts VI
the Archaeological Congress"
The questions proposed for the first session con-
tain among others the following. W III WIZ.
spirit and TO what extent ought the Parthenon ana
other ancient monuments to be restored! % What
means should be taken for conserving ana pro-
tectng those ancient remains which nave peet
uncovered by excavation? go The preparationI, Oh OF
a set of general instructions concerning the metEoa
TO be followed in excavatng. "a The Possipiuty Oh
the publication OF an annual international DlDi'o-
craphy of the science of archaeology 80 A plan
for a journal OF Greek geography (e) Discussion ro
duction OF geographic texts. q plan for an nh, n
ternational archaeological nomenclature Sl DIS
cussion OF the question: To what extent ana
through what means the study OF Archaeology ana
the history of may be introduced INTO sec
ondary educa ton. including reports on the meth,
DDS heretofore followed in different countries ana
the results obtained. 1900 ,,os.
II is requested that all those who may purpose
TO attend this congress will announce their inten-
ton at the earliest possible date to NJ PerdriZet
secretary OF the committee. Ecole Francaise
Athens Greece. This request Is made In ORDER ina
travel and TO provide the means Of shelter and en-
torfa nj nn1en
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS IN SESSION.

The American Newspaper Publishers Association
continued its session at the Hoffman House yester-
day. There was a large attendance. and much
business OF importance. although Of routine char
acter was transacted. The session will close to-
day and dinner will be given tonight. The cleo
ton of officers which Is expected to take place this
afternoon Is being looked forward to with a great
deal OF interest The contest for president promises
TO be interesting. The leading candidates are
Charles ii. Taylor. jr. and Stephen O'Meara, OF
Boston and ]. Ambrose Butler, OF Buffalo. There
docs not seeu, TO be any strong indication that any
one Of the candidates will distance the other. and
there is likely TO be an equal three-corncred con-
test William Cullen Bryant will doubtless be e.
elected secretary and there will be little change in
the personnel OF the committees The report of the
treasurer, Mr. Gunnison. shows the association TO
be in a fiourishng condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
DIDN'T THINK HE WAS NEEDED.
MINIMIZE EXPLAINS WHY HE FAILED TO AP
PEAR AGAINST THE MAN WHO BURNED
HIS BARN.

PEAR AGAINST THE MAN WHO BURNED
HIS BARN
Freehold Feb. IS (SpeciaD-Georgc McNinnie
was TO have been tried Monday for arson, for burn
ing Samuel r. Formans barn here on December D.
but when the case was about to be called Mr.. For
man was not present and. upon inquiry being made,
he was found to have gone to Philadelphia. the
case had to be postponed until next Thursday. and
Judge Conover ordered the issuance OF a writ to
show cause why he should not be punished for con-
tempt Of Court.
This morning Forman appeared in court with
counsel and explained his absence by an affidavit
setting forth that If subpoena had been served on
him he had forgotten it. and did not think his evil
dence was of enough Importance for him to give up
business trip to Philadelphia. He also asserted
that he had arranged with the officer in charge OF
the case on Sunday TO have his wife and servant,
who both witnesses OF the crime. appear in
court at different times not to leave his house
alone he telling the officer that he would be away.
Chief Of Police Johnson. who served the subpoena
on Mr.. Forman explained that he understood Mr..
Forman when he told him that he would be away
meant that he would be at court Judge Conover
fined Mr.. Forman the costs Of the proceedings.