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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
AIR. COUDERT's ASSESSMENT REDUCED.
THE Nrv.JrRsEY BOARD OF TAXATION CUTS
DOWN THE VALUATION OF HIS PAIL
sADEs PROPERTY

The State Board of Taxation. Mt IT'S meeting IN
the city Hail. Jersey City Tuesday. was asked by
Rabbit & Lawrence. representatives OF Frederic
r. Coudert. of New-York. to reduce the valuation
OF 81 $50 paced eleven acres OF Pa isades prop
erty in the Borough Of Englewood Cnns north Of
Fort Lee. The lawyers contended that as long as
the act OF 1898 regarding the preservation or the
Palisades remains in force the river front along
the Palisades will he practically worthless for
commercial purposes. and that the act prohibits
the erection Of wharves or docks unless the prop
erty-owners shall agree not TO blast in any way
mo.est the adjoi hing rockland They said II Is inn
possible to make any use Of the river front unless
blasting is done.
Attorney John II. Knox and Assessor John c.
Ropes Of Englewood Cliffs said that the land on
top of the Palisades is useful only for houses and
Is valuable John C.. Payne. secretary and chief en-
gineer Of tho Riparian Commits testified that
the Palisades property owned by Mr. Coudert along
the rivers edge cannot be put any commerce al
use. in view Of the restrictive act Of 1875. The
Board ordered a reduction 10 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
ANOTHER RICHARDSON SUIT.

Justice Fursman. I'm the Supreme Court. yester-
day. continued a temporary injunction pending
trial. obtained by the Pacific Mall Steamship Com
pany preventing J. Jaffred Butler the temporary
administrator. appointed by Surrogate Fitzgerald
over the estate OF Joseph Richardson. II The
Sp,te House" and George Richardson. the son OF
the testator from taking any proceedings TO ac-
ouire possession Of thrty-sx bonds of 900 each,
and a sum OF about ST. 600 in cash, which the
steamship company has had In its hands since De-
fore Mr.. Richardson's death. -.
Samuel 5 Slater, counsel for the company SAID
those bonds and cash were paced In us hands oy
the decendent some time before his death, ana that
six or eight months after he died q notice was
served on the company by George Richardson. con:
tending that he was the owner Of them. as he nad
Iant them TO his father TO use In his stock specu:
latons and warning the company not 10 hana
them over TO anybody else, As MI conan na
estate the company would not hand them over 10
George Richardson. - NJ. p,.,.
AS neither George Richardson nor UT Butter
would take any proceedings 10 coinpel re coni-
go "a deliver up the bonds and money, the COM
ppany was compelled to bring the suit enJolnnS the
daSondarts i'm order obtain a ruling from the
court as TO who was entitled to their possession
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
A DISPLAY or SOLDIERLY PROFICIENCY.

MUCH INTEREST BEIHG MANIFESTED IN THU
COMING MILITARY AND ATHLETIC CARNIVAL.
Tho Military and Athletic Carnival which will
open at Madison Square Garden next Monday
night to continue during the week. under the
mana cement OF the Military Athie:ic League. 10
attracting attention from all who realize the ad.
vantagcs Of the tournament o. last year, which
became famous The visiting militia who will
rive on Sunday and be participants with the Ma
tlonal Guardsmen who are. already entered will
make the affair what IL deserves 10 be- the reaza-
ton OF proficiency and education not alone to
the military and athletic people. but To the pub
lie In general. The sale OF boxes will open at
Madison Square Garden tomorrow morning. and
ar oag the engage n.nis Cor boxes already
nounced are MaJ1r7GereTal Nelson A. Miles and
staff General Wesley Merritt and starf. Adjutant-
General Tnghast and staff, Colonel Worth y.
s A.. Governor Briggs and staff. OF New-Jersey:
Acknowledgement Dalton and staff. OF Massachu-
sets: Colonel Daniel Appleton, Lieutenant ". l.
Flanagan. Troop G.; Colonel +. V. Greene. Mrs.
Josiah Porter General Samuel Thomas W ].
Schieselin and c. c. Andrews. Boxes also taken
by the lith l2tn. 4th. G3Il. 22d. Sth. Sh and I'D
regiments and the Naval Reserve.
The popular price OF admission. 30 cents. with
the entire gallery open and the rest OF the Garden
reserved with Inc price 81 ard 81 90 for reserved
seats according 10 location Will make the carnl.
val the affair of the season. particularly at this
time when military interest gives zest 10 the ex-
hibit!on which shows what our soldiers and ath-
% can do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
THE PUMPS or THE KAISER FRIEDRICH

now taken insure the safety of large ocean
steamers a few facts regarding the system Of
pumps on the new North German Lloyd twn-screw
express steamship the Kaiser Friedrich are OF in
terest. Besides tho measures taken in the building
of the steamer TO guard against the possibility OF
her sinking by providing her with a double bottom
and dividing her hull into eighteen water-tigh,
compartments. the Kaiser Friedrich is equipped
with thirteen engine and auxiliary pumps. OF
them of great power. two being centrifugal pumps
with total hourly capacity of $500 tons three
steam pumps each OF 1e) TONS two of 80 tons each
one OF GO tons OF 40 tons. one ballast pump Of
$40 tons two bilge pumps Of 100 each and three
electors OF 60 tons each. The total capacity OF all
these pumps is over four thousand tons an hour
The notwithstanding arrangements also of ex-
ceptional extent, reaching all parts OF the steamer
and being OF course, provided with all modern APP
planes to insure prompt and effective action In
case of danger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
SHERIFF MARTIN NOT GUILTY.
LATTIMER TRIAL ENDS WITH A VERDICT
OF ACQUITTAL.
ONLY ONE BALLOT TAKEN BY THE JURY
OTHER INDICTMENTS FOR KILLING
STRIKERS PENDING AGAINST
THE SHERIFF AND MS


Wilkesbarrc, Penn. March s-Thc jury in the case
OF Sheriff Martin and his deputies charged with
tho killing of strikers Lattmer September 10.
this morning returned verdict Of not guilty. Long
before the time for court to open there was a big
crowd waiting TO gain admission TO the courtroom.
and when the doors were thrown open there WAS a
wild rush. but only limited number were admit
ted. Judge Woodward did not take his seat on the
bench until 1906 o'clock. the jury coming in few
minutes later. When the Jurors had taken their
seats the roll was called each man answering to
his name. The clerk then asked:
Gentlemen OF the jury. have you agreed upon n
verdict?'
The foreman replied. We have" at the same
time handing to the clerk the written verdict, which
was passed to Judge Woodward
After reading the verdict the Judge returned the
paper TO the clerk The latter addressing the jury.
said: Gentlemen. your verdict IN the case Of the
Commonwealth against James Martin ct al Is not
guilty. say you a?'
I'VE do was the reply. The jury was then
polled, and each juror answered not guilty as his
name called. There an attempt at ap-
plause. but 1t was quickly suppressed by the Judge.
When the jurors retired last evening they took
only one ballot and 1t unanimous for acquttai.
II Is said that they prepared to render YER
diet before leaving the box The ballot was taken
After the Jury had been thanked and DISCHARGED
by Judge Woodward. Disrict-Attorney Martin
asked that the defendants be required to continue
their ball bond there are still seventeen indict-
men;s for murder hanging over them and thirty
eight for felonously .wounding. The bond was
continued as requested; District Attorney Martin
cases. but will confer with the Prosecuting Commit
tee. This committee, 1t is said. VIII insist upon
The trial OF Sheriff Martin and his deputies began
on TUESDAY. February and continued Tor d i've
called by the Commonwealth and the defence The
case was bitterly fought by both sides and has eX
this section OF the State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
CHANGES IN THE LIBRARIES.
TRANSFERS OF WORKS FROM THE AsToR TO THE
LENOX ARRANGED.

TRANSFERS OF WORKS FROM THE AsroR TO THE
LENox ARRANGED.
A meeting OF the trustees of the New-York Pub
lie Library (Astor. LenOx and rilden fourda-
tons) was held at the Aston Library yesterday
afternoon. The following were present: John Blge-
low (presiding) S. p Avery. J. l.. Cadwaadcr. 8.
v r. Cruger. Andrew H. Green. Daniel Hunting
ton. s. Kennedy, Edward King, Lewis cass Led
yard. Alexander Maitland. DR.. T. NJ. Markoe.
Stephen II. DIN. Alexander f. Orr. Bishop Potter.
George l.. Rves. General Philip Schuyler. George
W. Smith and Charles Rowland Russell.
AS to TIE result OF the repoi, mlde by DR.. Bill
llnss. the director the trustees decided TO mako
changes which. 1t is expected. will have the effect
Of relieving the overorowdng which often
occurs at the Astor Library. The average daily at
tendance at tbs library last month was 3-5 while
at the Lenox Library the average daily attend
ance I'm the same period was %. For several days,
especially Saturdays. many readers found II i'm
possible to find seats at the Asjor Library. Dr..
Billings therefore suggested that the collections
OF works music and local history md
geneaogy he transferred from the Astor 10 the
Lenox Library. There are number OF regular
students Of these books especially those dealing
wth genoalogy. at the Astor Library. and the large
number OF scarce works the subjects already at
the Lenox will be Of great assistance 10 them. The
concentrating Of works different subjects at
one or the other of The Libraries has been tho
policy Of the trustees ever since Dr. Billings camo
into Office. The L,noX Library already contains
all the scarce and early works Of Americana ana
other subjects, and the Astor the scientific coliec-
tioaS.
To make room for the books music geneal-
ogy and local history, the director recon-
mended that the exhibition cases, containing early
examples Of printing. illuminated manuscripts and
other valuable WORKS. now In me north room OF
tho Lenox Library, be removed to the corridor on
the second floor. There would then b." room IN
the centre Of the north room for number Of
readers. he pointed out while at one end could
stand the books on music from the Aston Library.
with the large Drexc collec ton of works on that
subject. in the LenCx Library. Az the other
end could be placed the works tho local history
and gorealory. The statues and busts now In the
corridor could be placed in the entrance hall
DR.. Billings suggestions were addopted by the
trustees and the alterations Will be- made at
once
gift Of documents from the State Of New.
jersey acknowledged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
TO AID AUSTRIAN IWMIGR4vTS

A certificate OF Incorporation OF the Austrian So
ciety OF New-York filed In the County Clerk 8
office yesterday The objects Of the organization
are: ITO assist immigrants from Austria to obtain
employment other means OF livelihood: to in
struct them as to American institutions: TO aid
them in sickness and to advise them TO their
legal rights should they become involved In ltiga
ton"
With these purposes r view 1t is proposed to
establish and maintain a suitable place OF accom-
notation for immigrants, where not only those
arriving but those already here. may apply for
aid 10 establish an office where legal advice may
be obtained and to make arrangements with hos
pitfalls for the Of sick sent TO those institutions
by the society. - -
The directors F. Stockinger, Austro-Hun-
uarian Consul General: Louis Fle.schman, Gustaye
1mdenthai, Professor Max Schwartz. Dr. Joseph
H. senner. Heinrich Conried, Otto Tauscher de
Scbrelter Baron Egon Ramberg Victor Dworzak,
Dr. Edward Pisko. Karl p. Hangl and Joseph
Winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
APPROVING THE DEAL.

The stockholders Of the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern Railway Company are taking kindly to
the deal by which that road passes into the hands
Of the New-York Central Letters daily
ceived O., the offices OF the NewYork Central from
holders OF Lake Shore stock approving the sale
and It was said yesterday by Chauncey NJ. Depew.
president Of the New-York Central that there is
little doubt that all the Lake Shore stock would be
turned IN. The passage Of the Ellsworth bin.
oreoding tho CORPORATION act Mr.. Depew said
had rem red any doubt that might have existed as
TO the legality OF the sale The defeat or the Ellis
prevented ,ha sale. though such Ar impression had
palned currency. AS TO the report that f.. V. w.
Rooster treasurer OF the New-York Central who
has jus. retur lrd from trip abroad. had gone to
oonsit Cornelius Vanderbilt about the purchase OF
the Inks Shors Mr. Depew said that the project
had been under consideration for fifteen years All
the deta Us had been arranged many morths before
the deal had been made public, and Mr.. Wander
bit was aware OF tho negotiations long before he
w abroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
A PRODUcE EXCHANGE COLLECTOR HELD.

Joseph ". Lanahan. young man who has been
employed for some time a collector In the grain
department Of the Produce Exchange. arrested
AT his home No. 2i5 East Eighty third-st. yester
day morning by Detective Terney OF the Centre
Street Police Court squad. He is charged with
grand larceny Lester r. Howe, superintendent. Of
the Exchange. is the complainant. He alleges that
on January II last Lanahan collected f5i 81 from
Harry NJ. Reeder. cashier for Wright S. Travis. a
grain broker at No. south-st.. for the benefit Of
The latter's grain account with the Exchange. and
appropriated the money TO his own use. The young
mans populations II IL said, will reach over $500
When arraigned in the Centre Street Court yes
terday DE pleaded NOT guilty. and was remanded
for examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
MONEY! ASKED TO BUY FREE COAL.

No provision having been made IN me new cnaf,eI
- ,h c,,v FOR the usual supply OF free coal TO the
roor the applicants were. by arrangement trans
tarrea nv the Department OF Public Charities to the
charity Organization Society and the w.fotk
Association for Improving the Condition OF the
poor The association agreed TO supply coal 10 al
OF those whom the Charity Organization o'e'e'
ho,,,a af:er Investigation report as worthy.
Traer this arrangement the association has re-
,od during the first month favorable reports OF
.r $500 and has distributed 2OSA tons OF coal.
Trhe association confidently relies on receiving the
,nor, ~ the public, and appeals for fund neces-
'DpF 49, rneet the required outlay IL Is sincerely
sary ~ ,hn, The response Will be prompt and liberal.
Tu casssocaton Is laboring under heavy strain
peIn.iy probably owing to the disturbed condition
OF the times !, 10 ,r,da navahIe ~ Warner Van
Chech' ,reasurer No - Nassau-st, and may be
sent him Or to Wam n aI9man general
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
NEW CORPORATIONS IN THIS STATE.

Albany. March 9-The following stock companies
were Incorporated to-day
selicman- Bowc Company. Of New-York City; to
condnct A tailoring business; capital, 10000. d.
recfors-I.ouis G. Segman. w. j. Bowe and g. j..
Seligman.
Sterling Arc Lamp Company. of the Borough OF
Monhaftan: capital. $4,000 Dlrectors-A ndrcw
Fauids' IT,. j. G. Galland Paul Raft and Michael
Wallstoin.
Continental Real Estate Holding ana building
connany OF New-York City: capital N.WO; d.
,ertdrs"E. g. stedman John Larkn, Joseph Brew
ster and W. c. Duncan.
pcuben Woods Sons Company. OF Syracuse; 10
mannfacture sporting goods: capital $4,000 Di:
Tectors-Wllliam A. Butler Ale L. Wood and
Carolyn J. Wood
civil Remedial Agency. OF New.York city: CAPT.
raj r. 90 Dlrectors-J. o. McDermou Ambrose
Pow eli @ NJ wall and A. NJ b. rnctt.
scIf-IIrhting Gasburner Company, OF New-York
civ, captaL 5000 DirectOrs-Max Sper. Percy
Jacobs and f. 3 Ullmann
Greater New-York Veal. Mutton and Beef Com
many OF Ncw.York city capital. A0o Directors-
Morris Abramovitz Davis Berkman. Barnett Lipi-
ansM and Joseph Hanchorer.
Clboa Creamery Company. Of Gilb2a sehoharie
co,,ntv. capital 800. Direcors-D. w. Southhrd
7 n brown Charles lewis, ii. l.. Heed and M L.
Wyckof.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
CHICAGO BANKS FORCED TO PAY TAXES.
A TAX COLLECTOR THREATENED TO CLOSE THE
DOORS UNLESS THE MONEY WAS PAID AT
ONCE-THE BANKS PROTEST.

ONCE-THE BANKS PROTEST
Chicago March s.-severai Chicago bankers had
a novel experience with tax collectors yesterday.
Two men entered the First National Bank just be-
fore and went directly to the office OF the
president Without ceremony they addressed the
vice president, d. r. Forgan and informed him
they wanted S527312 in cash quickly as he
could produce IT, They told Mr.. Forgan that unless
he paid the money without delay they would
shut the doors OF the bank and help themselves.
1t case Of the collection OF taxes under n
decision OF the Superior Court. which refused 10
sustain an Injunction asked for by six banks
against South Town Collector Ernst. The Dill
sought to enjoin the collection on the ground mat
the assessments were excessive and fraudulent.
The banks affected were the First National. Fort
Dearborn National. Northwestern National GLOBE
National. Bankers National and National Bank or
America
After the decision OF Judges Shepard and Free
man pronounced. efforts to notify r. - Io-
to.ncy for the South Town Collector John ]. Roo
ney, secured at a certified copy OF the Court
order. With this copy and with sPecla paii,S
Ernst and Rooney FASTENED to the First national
Bank and demanded immediate payment OF the tax
Mr. Forgan astOnshed. and led his visitors
into the office Of the banks attorney Orvilie fecK
This is news to me-" said Mr.. Peckham you
associate directors before going any further"
Ernst replied that he would levy on me BANK
PSropey and Close the banks doors instantly unless
After n hurried consultation Mr.. Peckham ad-
vised the payment Of the tax rather than risk such
given SIS. IL. with due notice that his right
to take the same was denied.
and little explanation to the other bank OIL
,h or The BSmkrr % 5sd oyer S s %
tonal. si 800 Il; the Northwestern National s23,
7SS q. and the American National sls955s7
cept from Ernst showng that the money had
been taken In payment OF taxes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10

The announcement was made on the New-York
Stock Exchange yesterday OF the failure OF Mapels-
den g. Blankman. stock brokers. Of No. A. Broadway
The firm was composed Of T. f. Mapesden and
George w. Blankman. 1t organized on March
T. 1896 Mr. Mapelsden WAS the board member
or the member OF the firm who belonged to the
Stock Exchange. He Joined the Exchange on April
% 1869 The firm had no contracts outstanding on
the Exchange. II had done practically no business
for some time, and the failure was wholly without
effect Mr.. MApelsden personally look the NOTICE
OF the firms suspension 10 the STOCK exchange
and it appeared that he acted without the know
edge of his mariner MT Blankman. who snid The
nrn mad 10 be wound up. There were differences
between Mr. Mape,sden and myself as 10 now II
should be done Mr.. Mapels6en has not been on
the floor of the Stock Exchange for six months:
The notice that the firm had failed was not s rd
from the office OF the firm 10 the Exchnhec IRE
iIohities are nominal There sum sent assets
10 nny all obligations In fulI'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
INCORPORATED IN NEW-JERSEY.

Trelton. March Q (SpecaD Tho following COM
penies were incorporated today:
The Newark Baseball Club: capital 800: cor
poTators Thomas i. Burns. John f. Coogan and
William J. Ctuden. of Newark.
The Lap Join, Railway Track Company, OF Bound
Brook; capital 10000: corporators Charles X.
Moore Of Fanwood. n. j.: Harry NJ. Herbert. Of
Bound Brook Henry c. Day. OF Northampton.
Mass, and Thomas n. Gbbon and Volney W.
Mason. jr.. of New YORK.
The Mystic Print and Dye Work, incorporated,
OF Newark capital Sl3.m0: corporators, John ID:
Street OF Medforl. Mass: Andrew S. Taylor. OF
South Orange, y. j.. and Thomas N. McCarter, jr..
Edwin b. williamson and Edward J. Whitney. Of
Newark.
The New-Jersey "Deutsche Zetung' Publishing
Comnany of Newark capital $4,000: corporators.
Amer Kalisch. Leonard kalisch Samuel Kalisch
and William A. Dunn OF Newark
The Paterson Beef Company, OF Paterson. ~. j.:
conital $40 Ool. corporators. Frank w. Allen OF
WvrkcT. n j.: william F. Coffin. Of Newark. and
Daniel q Allen OF Paterson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
ASPHALT PAVEMENTS TO BE LAID.
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ALSO REQUESTED TO PLACE RE
PAVEMENT CHARGES ON THE

ENTIRE CITY.
voted unanimously for an issue Of bonds to the
in acquiring property near Mount KIsco for the
Croton water supply. Several requests to have
sections OF streets in Manhattan paved with as
phalt were referred to the Commissioner of High
ways and the Board voted for asphalt pavements
and In sixty-ffth-st.. from Central Park West to
the Boulevard. and for Belgian block pavements in
John-st from Broadway to Pearl-st.. and in Rock
well Place from Fulton-st. to Lafayette-ave.
Brooklyn.
President Grout Of Brooklyn asked the Board 10
indorse n bill 10 be introduced into the Legislature
TO have the cost of repayng streets In AL boroushs
laid on the entire city He said that the charter
perpetua ted I'm the boroughs the laws In force be-
fore consoda on in regard to assessing for I'M
provements. In old New-York repavinss were PAID
for by the city but In Brooklyn part OF the cost
paid by assessment upon abutting properly
Ii decided 10 ask for an opinion from the Nor-
ration Counsel on the subject. .
Commissioner Mccartney was autnorizeo 70 sptr,a
$4,000 In buying horses for the Street Cieanihs
Department. -, =
The Board referred TO Commissioner keating OF
the Highways Department. and Engineer webs er,
who prepa red the plans for the viaduct extension
to Riverside Drive. a recommendation IRON tne
engineer of the construction that the spec hcatos
marble facings for the bridge abutments on the
vladuct. at an increased cost OF about SS,Vo Inc
granite II was said, would retain Its whlteness.
while the marble would color and stain
Mr.. Webster explained that marble had peen put
In the specifications when the contract was adver-
tised FOR because Mayor Strong wanted 10 keep the
had been so low hat the city could afford to
change now to granite.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10

THE MAYOR SAYS HE HAS TO REFUSE INVITA-
TONS TO PUBLIC FUNCTIONS FOR
HIS OWN PROT ECTION.

Mayor Van Wyck yesterday declined invitation
to review the parade of the Irish societies St.
Parlcks Day He said to the delegation that con-
veyed the invitations
II have made II a rule since taking office 10 re-
fuse invitations to all public functions. and
not make exception in this sympathize
with you. and with you In spirit but cam
not be with you In person. II did so. the HOl-
land Society and other societies with which have
been affiliated would feel hurt Ny family has been
connected with the Holland Society for more than
a hundred years and this year. for the first time.
had to deny myself the pleasure OF attending its
dinner have to make rule Of this Find for my
own protection"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-10
IMPORTATION OF SEALSKINS.

Assistant Appraiser Carhart yesterday made n
report to Appraiser Wakeman regarding the I'M
portat,on OF fur sealskns this port for the month
Of February. The number Of skins imported from
England was 1856, and their value was f4Gl2. or
about $4,000. None came from Germany or France.
although during January both OF those countries
were represented. The new law absolutely forbids
the importation Of pelagic sealskins. that Is skins
from seals killed a, the breeding grounds. The
importation OF what called FUR sealskrs' Is
ments