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The sun., 1897-12-30
GAS CoMPANY SUES NEWroWN.
A Claim or eI5, 900 Opposed on the Ground
OF Wasterulness.

Application was made to Justice Van Wyck
in the Supreme Court In Brooklyn yesterday
for a mandamus compelling Supervisor Joseph
Bennel Of the town Of Newtown. L. l., to pay
the Newtown Gas Company $4,000 due under
contract for lighting the town. 1t is alleged
that the money Is wasted, as It costs nearly
town is composed. 1t is also contcnded that
under the contract coal gas was called for but
that naphtha gas had been furnished instead.
now the plaintiff did not want to contest the
claim with the Comptroller Of New York. De-
Cision was reserved.
The sun., 1897-12-30
Flint's Fine Furniture.
MUSIC CABINETS
(Mahogany Finish,
Sc. 6.25.
45 West 29d ST
BANDED TO WREAK VENGEANCE

Combination OF Foreigners in PottsviIIe. Pa.s
to Punish Their Enemies.
PoTTsvIL1E, Pa, Dec. 29.-Details are pub
lished here to-day of what is called an organized
band Of foreigners for the purpose Of selfpro-
lection and the punishment OF enemies. One
branch. at New Philadelphia, mining village,
has twenty-nine members Nearly all the MEM
bers are foreign mine laborers. Weekly dues
are paid in for defence fund. They have signs,
grips, and passwords. Residents OF Silver Creek
and the neigh are terrorized They fear
to make any move against the organization. but
the police are getting the evidence. The fact
that these men have sworn to take the life of .
constable. a leading attorney, and another we'll
known citizen of New Philadelphia has been
sufficient to make the population afraid.
Nine foreigners with unpronounceable names
have just be,n arrested for wrecking a saloon
three times Tho foreigner who kept the saloon
was ordered to leave the place. He refused TO
go. His place was then smashed to pieces. Az
the hearing he appeared revolver in hand, and
friend who came with him had o shotgun.
The accused men gave bail.
The sun., 1897-12-30
New sIaElslrats GsltisE Tips.

Willard II. olmStead. whom Mayor Strong
has announced as the successor OF Magistrate
Hedges, whom the latter's resignation takes ef-
feet. was In Centre Street Court yesterday for
the purpose OF ACC QuAinting himself with his
new duties. He sat beside Magistrate Hedges,
and was much interested In all that occurred.
The sun., 1897-12-30
DISEASED MEAT FOR OoNpICTs.
MoEs Affected with Cholera Sent 10 a Cana dian
Prison.

TORONTO. Dec. 29.-Sensational evidence was
given before a Government committee here to-
day respecting some hogs affected with cholera
at the Government piggery that had been killed
by order of the authorities to prevent the
spread of the disease. 1t was learned that some
of the hogs had been sent to the Central Prison
as food for tho prisoners. The butcher, Fred
Newton, declared that the ninetyseven hogs
eent to tho prison were all In bad state untit +
for food ,and not one OF them was clean and sound
After the killing. in accordance with lnstruc-
tions, he cut off pieces of the diseased meat to
make the remainder look presentable. One hog
which had died was dressed and cleaned.
The sun., 1897-12-30
TryiDE to Arrange the HorrinE- Hail. Marvin
COmpanS's Affairs.

meeting OF preferred stockholders of tho
Herring -Hall-Marvin Company. safe manufao
turers. was held yesterday at the Astor House.
with view Of reorganizing the company and
taking 1t out of tho receivers hands. About
After an hours discussion of the company af-
fairs committee was appointed composed of
w. @. Taylor, Philip Hathaway, and II. A. Ten
ney. to take whatever measures may be found
necessary for the benefit Of the stockholders.
Tho sheriff received an attachment yesterday
against the company for $12,s67 in favor OF
Warren g. Brundage on an assigned claim for
money loaned by Dean s. Shibley.
The sun., 1897-12-30
Harold spencer Asphy4iatea.

Harold Spencer, 27 years old. employed as an
insurance agent. was found dead in bed in his
boarding house at 1863 Joralemon street, Brook
lyn, yesterday morning with the gus turned on
He had probably turned of the gas and then
accidentally turned IL ON again.
The sun., 1897-12-30

MajorGen. Wesley Merritt. United States
Army. will review the Ninth Regiment In its
Armory tomorrow evening. A reception will
follow the review. Leut-Col. w. 8. Worth,
Thirteenth Infantry. United States Army, and
star, and officers from all OF the organizations
Up the First and Second brigades, and officers of
the New Jersey National Guaru will DO present.
Company ID, Thirteenth Uniteu States Infantry,
will give an exhibition drill. and the Old Guard
Will also participate In the ceremonies.
The sun., 1897-12-30
COuey islands New Police Station.

The new police station at Coney Island, the
erection OF which was begun when John Y. Nc.
Kane was at the height OF his power, will be
taken possession OF to-day by the fwenty.tourth
precinct command. 1t is In West Eighth street,
short distance from the beach.
The sun., 1897-12-30

TROY, Dec. 29.-John West, tho negro, whose
trial for murder in the first degree for the kill
ing OF lisa C Jones ended In disagreement by
the jury, to-day withdrew his plea OF not guilty
OF murder In the second degree. West was then
sent TO prison for life.
The sun., 1897-12-30

BOSTON. Dec. 29.--Louis NJ. Packer OF Lynn,
who brought suit against the Thompson.H Hous.
ton Electric Company for 100000 for tho loss
OF both hands in an "undercut" machine at the
works OF the company nearly two years ago.
obtained DAMAGES In the sum of 500, 600 from a
jury In the Superior Court AT Salem ON Tuesday.
The sun., 1897-12-30
Elevator Man Ps,srssa Dl.oharsea.

John A. Peterson, the elevator man of a down.
town office building. who was arrested ON Tues
day by Pinkerton detectives on suspicion that
he was at the bottom OF the conspiracy TO float
forged checks on banks In the Wall street dis
triot, was discharged when Arraigned in the
Centre Street Court yesterday.
The sun., 1897-12-30
SIX PER CENT. ON SMALL
OR LARGE SUNS.
FUTURE PROBABILITIES
The proposition of
THE JOHN PETIT REALTY
COMPANY

Is perfectly simple and plain. The
Company takes up a business car
ried OH successfully for twenty
five years by Mr.. Petit, who re-
tainS the management and a con-
trolling interest. The Bennett
Building and the Beekman Build
ing, valued at Si,85o,O0o, now
| yielding net annual profit of
S51,95o, are the properties that
secure 100000 worth of Pre-
ferred Stock, carrying dividends
! of 6 per cent. The steadily in
creaSing rental value of these
properties, and the income from
other real estate to be acquired,
improved and managed by the
Company, insure larger dividends
in the future, and increased value
of the stock, which is now offered
at par, 500 per share.
Searching investigation solicited.
Full particulars furnished on re-
quest.
The sun., 1897-12-30
A Yourhr0l Pastor called TO nrooLl,n.

w. Mcleod George, who was graduated from
the Allegheny Academy recently. has accepted
a call To the pastorate OF the First Reformed
Presbyterian Church in Monroe street, Brook
lyn. He is in his 25th year.
The sun., 1897-12-30
BAsKrrsAIL ON noEsEBAoK.
Htrst Enhihlt,ou Of Ssw Game st ths DurIand
Riding Academy,

Riding Academy.
Basketball made its first appearance as an
equestrian sport last night at tho Durland Rid
ing Academy. It was one OF the varied features
on the programme OF the annual Christmas rid
ing entertainment. Tho match was between
teams of four. with D. Coleman captain OF one
team and J. ID. Punderford OF tho other. On nc
count OF tho long programme, tho match was
not started until 1880 o'clock. There were
5000 persons in tho seats and standing about
tho tanhark oval, tho largest attendance at an
equestrian entertainment In two seasons, and
tho onlookers choercd In wild enthusiasm.
waved hundkerchiefs. and thumpod on the floor
at the spirited play Of tho basketball riders.
The lineup was:
colcmans Tenm-D. Coleman. NJ. ctapp, Charles
Geyer. William Collier
Punderford's Team--J. D. Punderford, NJ F. Michel.
son, W. Eckerson. A. Cobb.
The game consisted Of two parts OF twenty min
utcs each, with fvo minutes intcrmission. The
usual nets. but suspended from hoops without
backboards, formed the goals. Tho points for
bidden were for tho players to "kick" to tho
captain, to touch the ball before tho centre
player. to kick or punch the ball, to carry tho
ball more than quarter OF tho ring. to hold tho
ball too long In mounting to tackle hold, push,
or strike players or horses, or to let go Of horse
10 OFFEND In oithor OF these waye was foul and
gave the opposing team n free toss Further
more, disqualification of the offender might fol-
low at the discretion OF the Judge, w. Stanton
Elliott
The contest was decided on the grou I'D as we'll
as on horseback, for whenever pass was
gel. possession Of the ball These sorambies. in
which the ponies took an active and seemingly
intelligent part, were often exciting. The
rules forbid riding with the ball. and on this
count Colemans team was twice penalized for
fouling, each penalty giving to Punderford's
team a free try for goal. which was successful
on each effort, scoring point each time Cole
goal In the second inning. AS time was called
by Elliott the score was all oven. each side hav-
ing scored points.
Other features were the opening music ride.
In which eighty took part, after which Mr.. Dur
land presented each of tho forty women who
rode with silver inkstand in his annual imper-
sonation Of Santa Claus; high school riding by
Ernest Gabler on Harold and Col. II. A. Stoer-
ger, the veteran riding muster. on Hercules;
tep de barre. won by J. 2. Punderford; gym.
kahama race, won by d. Coleman, and Fritz
mails; hurdle jumping by half dozen
hunters ridden by Miss Belle Beach,
w: Stanton Elliott, William Collier. Frank
Albert. NJ. Clapp. and Charles Geyer From tho
point of fine riding the special features were tho
manguvres by class OF twenty women, COM
manded by Baron Paul vietinghoff, and an ex-
Baron. in which the following members Of the
Manhattan Riding Club took part: Mrs. ]. /.
d. Bristol and ]. ]. d. Bristol: Mrs. A. Turner
and A. Turner; Miss E. Lano and w. Trevor;
Miss @; 4. Zahn and A. Stalter; Mrs. j. II. Turl
and ]. H. Turl.
The sun., 1897-12-30

The Seventh Separate Company of Flushing has
organized a basketball team and would like to
range games with other military teams. Address
Thomas J. Dooley. 140 Amty street. Flushing.
The third game in the series for the hockey cham.
pionship to be played in Brooklyn, will take place at
the Clermont Avenue Rink this evening between the
Montclair A. G. and the st. Nicholas Skating Club.
The German branch Y. N. G. A. basketball team
was defeated by the St George A. O. in the latter's
gymnasium on Tuesday night by the score OF points
to o. The game only lasted one half owing to rough
ness.
The Y. N. @. A. OF Yonkers is represented by four
basketball teams. who would like TO arrange games
The average weishts 14O. 12O, co. and 40 pounds
Address o. W. Kalkhof physical director. Y NJ. O. A.
Yonkers.
The Inter Department Basketball League schedule
OF the Grand Central Railroad employees is as fol
lows: Dec. 30. Pass ngers Account vs.. Freight Ac
count: Jan. 4. Comptrollers va. Gymnasium; o. Pas
sengers Account VS. Wagner Palace Car; II. Freight
Account Vs. Gymnasium; 49, Comptrollers Wag-
ner Palace Car; IL. Passengers Account vs. Freight
Account; 90. Gymnasium vs.. Comptrolers; 49,
Freight Account vs. Wagner Palace Car; 27, Passen.
gers Account a. Gymnasum Feb. l. Comptrollers
va Wagner Palace Car; s. Freight Account vs. Gym
nasium. =. Passengers Account Wagner Palace
Car: TO- Comptrollers vs. Freight Account; 10. Gym
nasum vs. Wagner Palace Car; II. Passengers Ac.
count VS.. Comptrollers; "a, winners second team
for championship.
The sun., 1897-12-30
Curling.

There was quito gathering Of curriers' at the big
inclosed rink in Hoboken yesterday. Any number OF
impromptu scrub matches were played. The one
which created the most interest in the afternoon
between rinks skipped by John Mcmillan and Adam
MAXWELL They two OF the oldest curriers' in this
country. The latter came out victorious ny
q score OF 10 to IL shots. OF the even.
Ing matches two were hoty contested. A
rink skipped by former State Senator Edwards OF
New Jersey. was Just beaten by single shot by the
quartet OF players under the guidance Of Tom Hen
derson. Skip Shaw's rink defeated Skip John Lesie's
players by the narrow margin OF 5 to 13 shots The
season win begin In earnest next week. Meanwhile
the curriers' propose to all the practice possible.
The Jersey City Curling Club has elected the fol-
lowing officers for the President, Robert A.
Mcknight; Vice Presden James c. Clarke: Secretary
and Treasurer N chael simmons; Delegate to the
Grand National Curling Club. Robert A. Mcknight;
skips. William D. Edw ards and Michael simmons
The sun., 1897-12-30

This is the pairing for the fourth round to-day:
Southland yI. Meyer. Hewins Vs. Seward, Young ys.
Cook, Dana vs.. Murdoch.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-12

young man occupying a front seat,
savagely by the throat. Shaking the
patron of the theater viciously for
moment Gardner struck the young
man several quick blows in the race
and hastily jumped back onto the
stage. No one in the audience was
aware of the cause of this break on
Gardeners part. but storm OF cat
calls and Kisses came from every part
of the house. Never before had such
an act been witnessed in local theater,
and so out of place was 1T considered
that the audience hardly realized the
irdignitv to which they had been sub
iected by Gardeners conduct. BEFORE
there was any opportunity Tor an eA-
PLANTATION the curtain fell ana the au-
dienee- dispersed. In the confusion foi-
lowing the comedians uhpfoleSS ,I'.ttI
conduct. Special officer Herman Smith
hustled the victim of the actors wrath
from the theater. and with compan-
ion the Young fellow disappeared. Tha
two Young men were Richard ROBERTS
and Ed Fetsch.
outside the theater, portions of the
audience gathered in groups ana as
cussed Gardeners unusual dehloLsILa
ton Of ungovernable temper Inc
nounced and with the discussion of the
affair the excitement grew, until at
q mere suggestion, angry crowds gath
cred about both stage entrances to the
theater to await Gardeners exit.
Threats were freely INDUCED In ana
had Gardner ventured forth he might
have experienced a threshing OF more
disastrous consequences than the one
he administered to Roberts But Gard
do ho6 informed him OF the
gathering outside and he discretely re-
NAMED in his dressing room. Finally
q policeman came along and sought TO
disperse the crowd. When his efforts
failed a telephone call for more police
was sent to the central station ana
Officer Perro hurried to the theater.
Just as officer Perro arrived Gardner
ventured a sally with Special Ofncer
Smith and half dozen members OF
the company, from the Sixth street
stage entrance. He sought to escape
notice by an assumed air of uncon-
Germ, but the crowd almost instantly
recognized the pugilistic comedian and
started in pursuit of him and his es-
cort Officer Perro held the crowd
back until Gardner reached st. Peter
street. when the whole gathering surg
ed out into the street and rushed past
the policeman after Gardner.
The actor glanced over his shoulder
as the mob turned the corner, and,
without waiting for his guides, duck
ed'' with dispatch back into the thea
ter by the st. Peter street stage en-
trance Inside the theater other male
members of the company came to his
assistance with offers of an augmented
escort to his hotel. Gardner did not
much relish the chance, but finally
sailed forth once more. One Of his
friends thrust violin case into his
hand, thinking the crowd might mis-
take him for one of the musicians, in
stead of the pugilistic actor. When,
however, the street was reached, it was
seen that the danger mad passed Of
ficer Perro had thoroughly cleaned out
the crowd, and. taking Gardner and
his escort under his wing, saw the en-
tire party safely to the Metropolitan
hotel.
Roberts and Fetsch occupied seats
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-12

In the evening twilight of winter time,
when the fire sparkfcs and glows and
dances upon the hearth, there are dreams
and air castles of the future in the flames
for the young woman who sits and gazes
into them Whether these air castles will
ever become realities, is largely a matter
of health.
No woman can hope to be contented
wife, the mistress of happy home and the
mother of healthy children who suffers
from weakness and disease of the delicate
organs that are distinctly feminine. All
the air castles that she builds will crumble
into dust, unless she takes measures to cor
rect the disorde5s from which she suffers.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is posi-
tive cure for all disorders of these most
sensitive organs. 1t makes them strong,
healthy and vigorous 1t prepares woman
for happy wifehood and healthy mother
hood It robs maternity of its peril and
of nearly all pain. 1t insures children with
strong, healthy constitutions. Thousands
of women have testified to its marvellous
merits For nursing mothers it is the best
supportive tonic.
when a dealer urges some substitute he's
thinking of the larger profit he'll make
not of your welfare.
About six years ago my wife became afflicted
with displacement. causing Inflammation and
much pain" writes Rev. l. J. Coppedge OF Elmo.
KaufInan-Co., Texas. She could not stand on
her feet orget in any position but what she suf-
fered great bearing down pain. got her bot
sne soon found was helping her; 50 she Kept on
until she had taken six bottles. Sinee taking
TIE last she has not suffered a moment from
the old trouble"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-12
HE is DONE.
COL. r. c. MUNGER RETIREs FROM
THE RACE,
Extreme Wealth Not Worth the
Struggle-He Has Enough.
One of ST. PnuTs Oldest and Most
Successful Business Men Retires.

- In May, 1857, there arrived in the vii
lage of st. Paul, on the good steamer
War Eagle, from his home in New
Haven, Conn.,, a young man who was
destined to assist in many ways in the
development of the civilization not only
of st. Paul, but of the whole Northwest.
This young man was r. G. Munger,
who from his genial qualities was soon
known as russ Munger" and for
many years past as "Col. Munger" and
during all this time has been known as
the friendly, whole-souled and success
full business man. For forty years Mr..
Munger has been one of st. PauPS most
active and important merchants, and is
now the manager of the r. G. Munger
Music Co., of AT Wabasha street, st.
Paul. But forty years OF constant ac-
tiYity is sufficient to tire almost any
man, and we are not surprised that the
genial colonel feels the need of a rest,
and as the music trade is as badly dis
turbed as any other, the owners of the
X, c. Munger Music Company have de-
cided to close out the whole stock for
just what 1t will bring, within the next
fifteen days. Can it be done? Ask the
Kimball company's man Whitney. "He
says yes, if you obliterate the word
cost from every price-tag and record
and add a few pianos in natural wood
cases to make the assortment COM
plete."
"All right, you go ahead, Whitney"
and cost Is now obliterated from this
whole stock, and tomorrow morning at
9 o'clock the doors of the r. c. Mum
ger Music Company will be open for the
greatest general slaughter that has
ever been heard of in the music line.
Pianos, organs, stools, covers, flutes,
Violins guitars, Washburn mandolins
and guitars, Stewart and Dobson BAN
jos, music boxes, strings, trimmings,
and large stock of music books and
musical publications are to be practical
~ given away. Prices made at any
past or present sales of musical goods
will simply mot be in it,
The pianos are the finest in the land.
Decker, Haines, Lester, Blasius, Nc
Cannon, Somers, and a dozen other
standard makes, superb in design and
finish, exquisite in tone and touch, go
at SIS, $115, $135, and a few at $16S, on
payments of $25 cash and $40 per
month.
Parlor organs from S. to $50, on pay
ments OF So per month. Remember the
time and place. Monday morning, 3
o'clock, AIT Wabasha street. The only
thing necessary in a piano purchase is
to have $25 in your pocket, and the
only thing necessary for violin, flute
or guitar is to "get there" quick Mon
day morning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-12
COUP In BICKEL CASE
DEFENSE. CALLS But THREE W.T.
NEssES AND THEN RESTS IT'S
CASE.
DEFENDANT WAS NOT SWORN
At 5AIL TO TESTIFY IN HIS OWN
BERALF IN THE
CASE.
CONTENTION OF MIR. BUTLER
VIII ADparentIy De That the Lar
cenics Charged Have Not Been
Proved.

It was a quick and surprising finish
that the BickeI case experienced yes
terdav. 1t was announced that the
state would rest in the forenoon ana
the Jury be dismissed in order to give
the defense an opportunity to move Tor
q dismissal or that the court direct
verdict of mot guilty" But nobody
looked. in case of the anticipated denial
of that motion, for the defense to put
In all it's evidence before noon, and
rest It's case.
But such was the case. After Mr..
Buffers motion to direct verdict for
his client had been denied he called
only three witnesses for the defense
Edward Heinlein, George Mitsch and
County Attorney Anderson himself,
and then surprised the court, counser,
jury and everybody else by resting. 1t
was remarked that he did not call Will
liam F. Bickel to the stand.
Court then adjourned until tomorrow
forenoon, when the county attorney
Ill sum up the case for the state. MI.
Butler will follow for the defense, and
unless the requests to charge raise
some vital questions, Judge Lewis will
at once instruct the jury as to the law
in the case.
Court opened at 9 a. m. yesterday.
1t had no sooner opened than the coun-
ty attorney announced seemingly to
Mr.. Buffers surprise:
THE state rests"
THE defense moves the court to or
der a verdict of not guilty for the de-
PENDANT" said Mr. Butler addressing
the court.
THAT motion will be denied" said
the court promptly.
There was no argument whatever on
the motion to order a verdict There
was not the slightest hesitation on the
part of the court in denying the mo-
ton. The ruling surprised no one
The state having rested the defense
desired Il few moments for consulta-
ton, and court meantime took a recess,
while Mr.. Butler and Henry Conlin, his
associate, consulted with each other
and with Mr. Bickel.
When court was called to order after
the brief recess, Henry Conlin ad-
dressed the jury, opening for the de-
Tense. He said that the defense had
tried to sift the wheat from the chaff
1t was true that the defense felt some
anxiety over the result, lest the jury
should be swayed by popular clamor
and street rumor.
Referring to the broken bank, he re-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-12

ing the last chorus the- young fellow
1 slapped deliberately threw a cigar
stub in my face. { considered THIS an
insult, and in moment, mastered by
my temper, resented it. l could not
submit quietly to such an indignity,
though L now sincerely regret the act"
An effort was made to see Capt.
Charles A Miller, one of the managers
Of s"1492,' at his hotel after the per
Torrance, but the captain had retired
and refused to get UP and express an
opinion about his comedian. '-'-~
The nagement of the Grand Opera
house was considerably exercised over
the episode. Treasurer Rutledge at
once communicated with Manager
Hays in Minneapolis about it, but Mr..
Hays could do nothing more than to
express regret at the occurrence. 1t
was the first time in the history Of
the Grand Opera house that any man
engaged there had been guilty of such
an act and Mr.. Hays expressed the
hope and belief that it would never
occur again.