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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
PENSION AGENCIES NOT TO BE CONFINED.

THE PRESIDENT WILL PROBABLY REVERSE MR.
cI.GvEI.AND's ORDER.
Washington. April 12.-The sweeping order OF
President Cleveland efecting consolidation OF
pension agencies will he revoked by President Nc
Kinley II present plans carried out. Though IL
Is said that conclusion has been reached on the
matter the President has had time 10 inquire into
II and TO hear protests OF Congressional delesa-
tons. II is learned that he has practically become
convinced that IL should never be allowed 10 become
operative The order to take effect on Sep
TENDER 1. but doubtless win be rescnded long be-
fore that time Commissioner Evans shares this
opinion. and to-day he submitted for the considers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
ACCUSED OF ROBBfNG BOSTON.

CONTRACTORS AND CITY EMPLOYEES INDICTED
A.;c ARRESTED
Roston April f2-rive persons connected with the
Paving DEPARTMENT were before the Superior Grim
fnal Court to-day 10 to indictments against
them for the larceny OF various sums OF money
from the city They J. nIchard Mulrey' ex-
clerk in the Paving Department; William Scoiiahs'
cSael Reddish and lanes Keller. laborer. Thre;
cases in addition 10 those of Nawn Gleason ana
Burns which were heard on SATURDAY Drng tne
total OF indictments found by the Grand jury III
connection with the alleged frauds in the depart
ment ND 10 eight and II is believed that stu otnet.
are involved Mulrey discharged by the CITY
last week soon after Superintendent wells oesdh
an investigation OF rumors about the troupie IN ne
paving Department He called 20 answer 10
seven counts to-day. pleaded not guilty ana was
held under $4,000 for trial H. the superior tour';
The others also pleaded not guilty ana were menu
Tor, ri.t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
NAVY YARDS TO BE OvERH4 ILED.

MR. ROOSEVELT's FIRST BUSINESS WILL BE To
EXAMINE THEM THOROUGHLY.
Washington. April I2.-Secretary Long to-day
sent 10 the commandant OF every navy yard and
station copy Of the order he made on March 2e
relative marking efficiency, office habits, etc.
Of employees. In the opinion Of the Secretary a
true Civil Service reform must permit OF removals
in order 20 insure good work Therefore, under
this circular. any person who falls below 20 per
cent in the rating Will be dropped from the public
service
As Assistant Secretary Roosevelt is set
tied In his Office ne will. by direction OF Seer
tary Long make thorough examina ton Of every
navy yard and station in the United States. dc
voting his attention particularly the condition
of the employees and thei- efficiency. Regulations
brought TO his attention Will be framed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
4 SNOWEtIL EARLY YESTERDAY

Before the city was astr yesterday morning a
Iish, snowstorm mixed itself up with downpour
~ rain. The unusual April fakes were big and sof,
ones the kind that melt In contact There vas not
a trace OF them left hour after the sun had
risen 10 look upon the surprising spectacle OF a
Tenten snowstorm. The fall began nj S:ls and
,,.d until $40 There was let behind. howevel.
srest amount OF humidty-si degrees which made
people .ook at the bright sunshine and wonder
49, they shivered The mercury registered 81 de-
",ss. a, O'clock In the morning degrees lower
Than on Sunday a. the Same hour. Fair weather
~ nr allotted for to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
WARD TO FIND f.. n. r. GREEN.

Justice Beekman in the supren:a Court. yesterday
granted an application made by Henry B. ketcnam'
OF the la W firm Of Essestyn. ketcham saHaro' 1or
an order to serve notice OF an action upon Eu"a'u
H. r. Green son OF Mrs. Hetty Green, by puolca-
rion. Mr. Kechsm presented an affidavit in Whicn
he said tina. whenever he inquired for Mr.. Green at
the Hotel ST. George. Brooklyn he was Informed
that Mr. Green out OF town and tnat MS re-.
urn was uncertain The suit concerned Is brought
bv Alexander A. Richmond. of -PeeksaiI \. Y;
against Edward D. Mandell. Edward II and Edward
" r. Green Mrs Green's husband and son. as trus-
tees of the estate OF G. VI. Robinson. The suit IL
for s2O33 which the plaintiff alleges Is due TO Dim
FOR services as bookkeeper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
PAID FINE TO ESCAPE JURY DUTY.

Brayton Ives ex-presldent OF the Western Nation
al Bank paid fine OF $50 in the Supreme Court
Yesterday rather than serve juror Mr. Ives
was summoned juror for the present term.
which began on April ) On that day he applied 70
Justice Sedgwick through counsel to be excused on
account OF absence from the city. Yesterday MI
Ives appeared before Justice Sedgwick and asked 70
be ,used for the remainder OF the term.
NO SIR" said Judge Sedgwck. You are a man
OF IT cans and without legal excuse You must
pay the fine
How much is the fne7" Mr. Ives asked.
Fifty dollars.
Then I shall with your permission, pay the fine.
said Mr.. Ives and he walked 10 the desk, handed
a $50 bill 10 the clerk and left the court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
MORE FRAUD ORDERS.

Fraud orders have been issued by the Postlnas-
.er-General against the United States Addressing
Company No III West One-hundred-and-twenty-
dfth-st. and Ford Co. OF No co Broadway The
mail matter addressed 10 those concerns not
delivered yesterday morning by the local Posiofice
authorities. fraud order which was issued
against the Universal Novelty Company has been
revoked by the Washington authorities. but all
money order advices addressed TO this Arm prior To
April 3 are still held A telegram states that "A
fraud order has been signed against the Arm OF H.
NJ Hamlin. Nos. l55 and l57 Broadway, but the ad-
vices which were said to follow the dispatch nave
not yet been received by Assistant Postmaster
1;ayor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
CINCINNATI OFFICIALS ACCUSED.

Cincinnati April 10 The arrest on Saturday OF j..
w Pendergast. the cty's health officer. and his as
sociate Dr. o. " Limerick. on the charge Of black
mailing the Fraser Tablet Tri;urate Manufacturing
Company has caused much comment. The prose-
cution IL made by the State Food COMMISSIONS.
hui by Mr. Fraser whose tablets were In ir the
citv departments Fraser charges that on March Is
Dr. Prendergast threatened to pronounce the tablet
that DR. Limerick the middleman. and that
the amount demanded was finally reduced 10 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
SPECULATED WITH A TRUST FUND.
AN ATTEMPT BEING MADE TO RECOVER PART or
AN ESTATE WHICH MELTED AWAY
IN WALL STREET

The trial OF an action IN which Theodore c. Eng
ush as trustee OF the estate OF Chancellor Will
hanson of New-Jersey seeks TO recover from the
stockbroklng firm Of Mcintyre & Wardwen the
sum OF $4,000 being trust fund comprising a
portion OF the Williamson property. was begun
yesterday before Justice Andrews ana jury IN
the sunreme Court The plaintiff alleges that
Isaac H. Williamson the son OF Chancellor Will
hanson who was the trustees for his fathers es-
tate. deposited securities valued at 5000 with
the defendants who spscuated in stocks with the
monav although they knew that II was trust
rnnd These transactions were carried out by Nc
Intyre & Wardwell in connection with Williamson
n,aIr,l1 in this suit substituted for him. Wit
nesses we're examined who dentiiied the securities
fntvra a Wardwell The estate. II was said. was
worth about $4,000 when Chancellor Williamson
died The hearing was not hnished before ADJOURN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
THIRD hutton ARRESTED.

Allan A. Dutton. real estate Spectator and
brother 10 Stephen A and Simeon w Dutton. now
serving sentences In prison for swindling Is under
arres, In Hoboken for the DistrictAtorney OF this
CITY He was arrested there yesterday afternoon
nv Detective Sergeant cuff. OF the Dstrct-At-
torney's office. Dutton Is wanted here OH charge
~ falsely getting the signature OF Mrs. Marcella
costIean OF Brooklyn TO a deed for 1850 worth OF
nroperty in Bellport, Long Island Simeon was
Tried for the same transaction, was convicted and
fentiary. button VIII w eA'in"''" u '"is VT! io'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
NATAL Orders.

Washington, April 12.-Commod IRE Kautz has
been detailed as president OF the Naval Retiring
Board In place OF Commodore c. S. Norton. En-
sign w Powelson IS ordered from the Cincinnati
TO the San Francisco; Ensign J. F. Hines from the
San Francisco TO the Cincinnati: Ensign L. b.
Jones from the Cincinnati the Minnea polls:
Chief Engineer c r Rocker to duty on the In
ROs ard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
SALE or FERRY FRANCHISES PUT OFF

The sale Of the franchises OF the SCUM nlo'"V~
r,t.,+v-s, and Pine-st ferries ,poned again
bv Controller Fitch yesterday. number OF me
essees Of ferries are going before the sinking fund
Commissioners to ask for reduction Of ferry rents
,hs action OF the Dock Board in reducing the rent
az he new steamship piers at the demand o, forsen
Steamship companies has encouraged me fe.sy
adopted a policy Of leasing the ferries FOR tetn os
Ave wears and declared that the rent ought 10 d
raised az the expiration OF each term
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
Young Mr. SHEPARD TO SAN FOR EUROPE

Elliott F. Shepard has not remained secluded
since his marriage He was driving IN the PARK
Yesterday with his bride. and cheerfully greeted
number of acquantances. lie is now staying at the
Hotel Plaza and has said that he will sail for Eu-
rome next Wednesday. IL has been learned that
his wife's maiden name was Esther Virgins. and
the, she lived on Long Island This led to report
that she was a sister OF Frank Virgins. clerk Al
the Imperial Hotel This report Is unfounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
FOR THE NATURAL HISTORY HusEUM

At the Park Board meeting Yesterday. Commits
s,oner Cruger offered resolution, which was
adopted approving the plans for the proposed wing
for the Museum OF Natural History, and asking the
Board Of Estimate and Apportionment 20 issue
\ bonds In the sum Of $4,000 10 pay for the work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
PLATT HAS HIS TROUBLES.
OBSTACLES STRUCK IN WASHINGTON AS
WELL AS AT HOME
HIS PLAN FOR DISTRIBUTION OF STATE APPOINT
MENTs UNSATISFACTORY TO INFLUENTIAL
MEMBERS OF THE DEIEGAT1oN-NoT
ALL-PowERFuL WITH THE ADJ

Icy TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.
Washington. April Ex-senator Platt appears ~
be encountering obstacles in Washington as well
IN New-York While K Is true that his pan In
regard 10 the distribution OF the New-York ap-
pointments is approved in general and in detail nv
a large majority OF the Republican Representatives
from the Empire State. II is also true that many
OF them have shown their disapproval imperil
its success. In fact the opinion is ventured H.
one OF the New-York Representatives that no fur
Their Conferences will be held. and that the
scheme Of patronage committee" will have to
be abandoned. After mature de,iberatior. Il is
understood some OF the Older and more influential
members. including Messrs. Payne and Sherman
and others have reached the conclusion that Sena
tor Platt's scheme is a satisfactory a feas-
ible one.
Besides, there seems 10 be SUSPICION that. how
ever loyal and unselish he may be. his influence
Is by no means paramount II is known that the
appointment Of Andrew D White not suc-
gested by him. and tina: he opposed. until he found
that his opposition useless the appointment
OF Theodore Roosevelt. Other things have hap
pened 10 shake the faith Of men vino al first be-
leved that his influence would he all-powerfu, with
the Administration.
1t is Likely soon 20 be put 10 another partial test.
when appointment of Collector Of Internal
Revenue for the Long Island District is made. For
this place r. A. Shsrkey slated by The or
ganiZaton." and for the same appointment F r.
Moore is strongly recommended by Representative
Wilson, eX-Mayor Schieren and many other pr0mi-
nent Republicans OF Brooklyn. 1t : undcrst ODD
that Mr.. Wilson whose candidate Mr.. Moore Is,
declined TO submit the latters name 10 the con
ference, because he knew that it would be re-
Mckinley himself should have an opportunity TO
consider It, And yet Mr. Wilson would probably
publican Senator from nj the e State Of NswYork was
not entitled to have voice in the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
MR.. JORDAN MAY BE REAPPOINTED.

Washington April l2-It is said here by persons
who are believed to have knowledge OF the matter
that Conrad y. Jordan Assistant United States
Treasurer, at NewYork. whose term Of office Will
expire in few days. Will be reappo.nted by Presi-
dent Mckinley. Mr.. Jordan Is gold Democrat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
FOR 4 uOyUHEyT on "uOUyr ron.

Permission was asked OF the Park Board yester.
day by the Old Guard OF the 18th Regiment FOR
the erection OF a memorial to the men OF tho resi-
ment who fell In the War Of the Rebellion on
Mount Tom" Riverside Drive and Eghty-eeos
ond-st The application was referred 70 the No
tional eculpturA Society,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
CHAT ABOUT VISITORS.

Senator Lodge. OF Massachusetts. who was indie
fatgable in working for the appointment o. Police
Commissioner Roosevelt Assistant Seor.ary Of
the Navy was in the city yesterday. He says that
his business here is OF private nature. He called
upon Mr. Roosevelt yesterday and they had long
talk IL is understood that Mr.. Roosevelt will offer
his resignation next week wnen ne VIII go 10 WASH
ington 10 take Up his officiaI duties.
John A. Roche formerly Mayor Of Chicago who,
"a a Republican defeated the father OF the presen,
Mayor-elec. of Chicago in the race for municipal
bonors was in the city yesterday Mr.. Roche at
,r,buted tho election Of Carter II. Harrison 10 a
revol, against the Republican machine. known as
the I.or!mer machine. and the NUMBER or canal.
dates In the fed. He said: Good business or bad
business had nothing to do with MI harrls on :
and personal popularity TO back him; ana besides
he IL an able young man. believe that Harrison
will make an able Mayor. | am disposed TO give
him a chance 10 do his best
C.s Gieed. Of Topeka. Kan. prominen, business
Shaving al the Holland House for few days Mr..
Gleed is Republican in a Popust wilderness but
has great faith in his State. We not wailing.
with a bound We struggling in the last
campaign to prevent absolute Decentralization and
succeeded There is in the West every sign OF re-
,urnjng prosperity Wholesale business is better
,bsn :, mas been for time. and retail iner-
chants expect their business TO pick up soon West
ern railroads doing fair business. They
struggle for traffic by day and study economy by
nteht In the mean time they wonder what the
Supreme Court vii. do next with It's Populist
legislature Kansas has passed no ant-rairoad
mart Of the people give the railroad fair return
fo- fair work done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13

ANOTHER TRIP PLANNED BY THE PREsf-
DENT.-It Is said that as soon as the hot weather
sets in the President and Mrs. Mckinley will go
N the summer home OF Colonel John Hay, the
new United States Ambassador 10 England. on
Sunapee Lake " H. for "A months visit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13
pat, COLLINS TO RETURN TO CONGRESS

PAT COLLINS TO RETURN TO CONGRESS-
1t is said that Patrick A. Collins will come back
10 Congress from Boston the next election. He
left Congress ten years ago AT the same time
Secretary Long went out Both claimed at the
time that they went out because they found II
ne essary more money. Collins. at least
has done f. for he has received something over
$3.50 900 I'm the last four wears as consu-General at
London. He afford 10 come back 10 Washing
ton II he wants TO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13

GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA-One Of the early
appointments looked for IL that OF the Governor Of
Arizona. The term of the present official expires
I'm few days. II has been positively predicted
tina; Burt Dunlap. former Ohio man. but for
fifteen years a resident of Arizona would get the
appointment but this Is denied by friends OF other
candidates The man who is most strongly In
dorsed for the place is NJ. H. McCord. be has the
support Of National Committeeman Griffith and OF
ex-Representative Murphy. He also has other
strong hacking
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13

VIOLATING ITS OW.I LAWS-The concrete
paY.raert laid In the Capitol grounds In 1875 70
cos. the United States s67422 IS but the contractor
who laid the pavement nfringed what arc
known as the Schilling.r patents. the exclusive
RICH, in which for this city was then held by
Charles NJ Roberts. dead. Since that time the
Supreme Court has sustained the validity Of the
patents and the Court OF Claims has held that
the cain, Of Roberts for royalty. amounting
$3a03i q, was just and reasonable. AZ the matter
al present stands. the United States is In the
position o! violating It's patent laws. A bill
10 pay this claim 20 the Roberts estate passed the
Senate at the la session. and has already been
favorably reported 10 the Senate at this session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-13

IN HOPE OF REwARD.-'I wonder what chair
manship Mr. Mahany expect. TO get when the COM
mittses are appointed?' asked one member OF the
House OF another yesterday. The question was In
spired by the fact that when Jerry Simpson. In the
debate loudly demanded that the committees should
forthwith be appointed and coupled his demand
with personal thrust al the Speaker he vigo--
ously applauded by Mr.. Mahany. who was the only
Republican WHO did although he had the COM
pany OF few Democrats.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-29
A Fine Drill.

The police force held a special
drill this morning on the grounds
above Punahou. President Dole and
the Attorney General were present
on horseback and watched the ex-
celIent movements Of tho men with
great interest. Marshal Brown aud
Deputy Marshal Hitchcock were
also present. Captain Parker Waipa
put the men through the maneuvres
in a manner which clearly demon
strated that he is the "boss drill
master" in the country. The men
returned to town little before 9.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-29
Sordid Politicians

If patriotism had any share or
part in this indefensible undertak-
ing Hawaii would not be annexed
but as there is cause to believe that
pernicious political jobbery has in
spired and now sustains the scheme,
the sordid politicians interested in
the success OF it will probably con
summate it regardless OF the pro-
tests of reason, justice and patriot
ism.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-29
Myrtle Club Dance

The New Years Eve hop arranged
up on the spur OF the moment at
the Myrtle Boat Club, promises to
be a success. aud the committee who
has the matter in hand will spare
no pains to make it an enjoyable
one for those who will attend.
Members Of either clubs and friends
who have not been seen by the COM
mittee will do we'll to leave their
names with the following gentle
men: ID. +, Thrun, E. B. Berger,
or j. l.. Holt.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-29
Tho Kona Echo on China

Germany is going to educate
China 10 a for,ible aud practical
way. M issionaries who have gous
there solely for The good OF the peo-
pie have been murdered, outraged
aud insulted. Germany is going to
stop this work OF mobs and open up
the country for trade and she may
do all this without firing gun.
Tho Germans are too powerful to
lose and other nations want to see
China opened up fer trade Eng
land already has fair trade there
which will soon be extended. Russia
wants bit of the Chinese coast for
a port aud France remembers how
Chinese mobs used good French
sisters few years ago. Japan wants
China modernized. Hence no power
full nation will limit Germany's
action and the Chinese will be the
gamers in the long run. The Chi
nese are great people in many re-
spscts, and they have great country
but the world was made for the
good of man, so that they must lay
aside their prejudices and work in
harmony with other nations,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-29
NOTICE..

A LII THOSE THAT HAVE THE
n privilege OF lot in the @ ,tholic
Cemetery on King street. are hereby kindly
requested 10 keep their lots nea and clean.
They may do this themselves or have it
done by the man employed on said ceme-
terry. II done by the larer, the charges
win be $a.00 year for irrigating and weed.
ing, II dressing of grave be also asked
for, an extra charge OF 81 90 will be added
to the above aid charges, as well as the
annual water rae Of hali dollar, are pay
able in advance from January to January
,5 at the office OF the Catholic Mission.
Should anyone fail TO keep his lot in good
shape he will be warned once. II within
te,, days after that the lot is not cleaned,
he will forfeit the pr vilege thereof,
T5-2t FATHER NATHAN.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-29
Toys and dolls given away at N. s.
Sachs to purchasers.

A collision between a buggy and
q "bike" was narrowly avoided at
noon to-day on Vineyard Street,
and the muchly abused stree" saved
trouble. A lady was in the buggy
and = gentleman on the bike. The
buggy was on the wrong side OF the
road, and the gentleman avoided
the collision which might have had
very serious results by running his
wheel into shat tree" Guilt down
Mr.. Road-Supervisor or there will
be "pilikia" on Vineyard Street
by-and-by.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-29

The missionaries who have
"Christianized" the Hawaians have
evidently not made the success
which they claim as the result OF
the five cents contributions OF our
childhood's Sundays. The well-fed,
well-dressed lazy "pastors" of the
congrsg ational churches here are
dissatisfied. In the last report Of the
American Board OF Foreign Missions
appears the following pitiful wall:
SIN Hawaii one great drawback to
rapid progress is tho backward con-
dition OF the Hawaiian churches.
Too large proportion OF Hawaiian
church members are indifferent to
the obligations OF common honesty
in payment Of salaries OF their pas
tors" Let brothers Hyde aud Par
ker and the other reverend pastors
look to the pond lilies that do not
spin and to the mynah birds that dc
not grow the sugar cane or trifle
with sugar stock and yet have their
digestive organs in good order, aud
let all the reverends practice what
they preach.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-29

1 the 2. G. A. had varied it's re-
port OF the Calls statement to the
effect that the American Minister
was found in the position of intrigu-
ing againet a Cabinet Minister OF
Hawaii, instead OF that Minister
Damon was Intriguing in favor OF
Kaiulani, there would have been q
a nearer approach to truth. The
allegation in regard to Minister
Sewsl's alleged interview with Mr..
Sam'l Parker reached Washington
before its appearance in tho S. F.
Call.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-29
TOPICS 0g The DAY.

The President aud Mrs. Dole re-.
ceive at the Executive Building on
New Years Day. 1t may be the
Chief Magistrates last opportunity
OF greeting us all, fur--when aunex-
alton comes--he may have soon to
retire to private practice or to
Riverside, California.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-29

Mr.. A. T. Atkinson personated
Santa Claus at the very successful
Christmas Tree entertainment given
by the Second Congregation OF St.
Andrews Cathedral Sunday School
last evening. Miss Flossie Hall
eharmingly represented Mother
Goose and the Rev. Alexander Mack
intosh materially aided in the sue
cess OF the delightful entertainment