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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
ppoposFD ROAD IupROVEMEyT

Scotch Plains Jan. Is (SpeclaD.-There IS mov.-
rneur on foot 10 have Moun,a.n-ave. macadamized
from stansbery's Corner to the North Piainhe!d
line THIS would make 4 continuous macadam road
f,o,, Newark 10 Plalnneld. The property owners
along the route will be asked 70 Dea- u per cent
Of The cost and the county the Remainder. Some
Of ne citizens opposed 70 t-ie plan. on the
ground that the new macadamlzet road would take
away large par OF the travel that now goes
village.
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he CIT HIS WIPES THROAT.

Robert StrasEs. coored. .wenty-six years old. OF
No. l5s Baldwin-st.. Newark. was committed 70 jail
BY Police Justice SohaIk in Newark yesterday. for
attempting 20 cut his wises throat with razor.
Straggs had been III foI two days. and at breakfas,
tine he walked about the table. When MS We
asked him what the matter was. he said: YOU
don't need 70 be afraid; no one is going 20 XII!
you" Then no sat down beside his wife. and as
she turned her head away ne cut her on the Size
OF the neck with the razor. Mrs. Straggs snout|.i
for help and her cousin came Straggs looked
a. mis- " e. for minute. went away and return 81
with doctor who said that the razor had missed
the vindpipe by half All inch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
REBUILDING ~COFFIN" CARS.
THOSE NOW RUNNING on NASSAU TRACKS
TO BE WITHDRAWN By The
HEIGHTS MANAGERS

The consolidation OF the Nassau Railroad COM
pany with the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
has brought about the discontinuance Of the
dead -open-snd- shut or coffin" the use OF
which on the Nassau lines made the travelling
public indignant. The repair and construction
shops az the Nassau company. are now exceedingly
busy changing these cars back into open cars for
warm-weather traffic. The Heights company never
used this pattern Of car at all. President Rosster
preferrnS car OF less capacity 10 one which pro
voked such bitter criticism.
Treasurer 9. y. Mcncely Of the Nassau company
told & Tribune reporter las, night that ne cars
were being transformed rapidly as possibie, ana
would he withdrawn from the road altogether
II Is said also that The coffin cars are the ones
which infrinSed the SpraSue patents, according 70
the decision Of Judge Lacombe. who imposed a
fine Of s25 for each violation. The aggregate sum
being about = 50n When Mr. Meneely was asked
II this were fact he said he had not examined
Judge Lacomhe's decision and could not say
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
RART'S CLAIM SETTLED.
COMPROMISE EFFECTED IN A HEAVY SUIT
AGAINST THE CITY.

NDAINCI
After years OF litigation the claim OF Charles J.
Hart against the city o. Brooklyn FOR work done
on the aoueduct al Rockville Centre. Long Island,
has been settled by Assistant Corporation Counsel
William j. Carr for $500. This was about half
the amount claimed under decision against the
city IN favor of M. Hart.
The work was completed In 1892. Hart put in a
claim FOR $4,000, which he said was due him for
additional work made necessary by the change o.
plans delays caused by the city. and other things
An offer 70 settle for $4,000 declined by Mt.
Hart. and he began a suit against the city .or
$40. 0S, with interest and costs. \ judgment for
$685. q was handed down. and the case YVES ap-
peaed In another cause for action Justice Glenn
ent decided in favor Of the city Rather than aP-
peal the first decision the Corpora ton Counsel 5
office decided that II would be better 70 make a
compromise. and the negotiations were completed
yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
SHEPARD PRESIDENT or THE crrc CLUB.

Edward NJ. Shepard has been elected president OF
the National civic Club The other officers
secretary Charles J. Edwards treasurer Herman
A Metz: vlce-presidents. Thomas c. Sherman. r
r Bowker. Frederic W. Hinrichs. Marshall :.
briggs Naio John =. Kelly, David A. Body. Ed
ward L. Graef Henry W Sheriff. and General q.
G. WnEate
Next wednesday evening. at the monthly meet
ing Commander Daniel Delehanty. L. y, Will
relate some experiences Of the bIockadlng fleet or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
TWO DEATHS At GRADE CROSSINGS

Two more victims were added yesterday 70 the
long list % those killed ar grade crossings OF rail-
ROADS In Jersey City.
August straus dfty years old. keeper Of livery
stable In Gregory-st.. driving across the Cen
tran Railroad az Curries Lane. when ne was run
down by an eastbOuud passenger train. STaus ana
h.- horse were killed. and the wagon was broken
20 sIiuters. - Ia 90, r-ta,.
o~+r and 1ir-wick SITS was struck and instantly
killed bv passenger train at the Brunswiek-st.
crossing q the Erie Railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
LIRRARY CORNERSTONE LAID.

The cornerstone OF the new Free Library build
ing IN Newark formally laid yesterday by
Mayor Seymour. in the presence of the Board OF
Library Trustees and others The Rev Lous
Shreve Osborne made a prayer. and Mayor Sey
mour gave a short address. In the evening literary
exercises were held In the present library building.
the Mayor presiding and addresses were made by
Monstgn0r Doane, Cortlandt Parker and william
J. Hunt The site OF the library IS IN WASH
fngt0n Park and the cost Will be about 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
sryr,vryT AGAINST CONSOLIDATION.

The North Hudson Business Mems Association
.. meeting held In West Hoooken on Wednesday
night. discussed the plan OF consolidating all the
TOWNS and townships Of Hudson County In one
municipality The discussion showed opposition ~
- nlau taken In the northern part or tho county
and resulted In a project 20 consolidate the I'VE
northern towns OF the county into one city. The
natter will at once be taken up. and the Legs
iature will be asked 70 pass act providing tor
such Consolidation A committee was appointed 10
handle the matter and financial support was prom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
KELLY ANSWERS CRITICISMS.
THE DISCIPLINARY TRAINING SCHOOL soUABBLE
STILL UNSETTLED.

STILL UNSETTLED
John D Kelley director OF the Disciplinary
Training School for BOYS who is in controversy
with the Visiting Committee Of the State Charities
AID Association the conduct OF the institution
yesterday made long reply 10 criticisms OF the
MANAGEMENT OF the institution, which were made
by Elliot T. Downing. former superintendent
These criticisms were made public last Saturday
BY the Visiting Committee OF the State Charities
AID Association Nr Kelley devotes most OF his
letter 10 an attempt show that Mr.. Downing
was not success a. a superinte ndent.
Mr. Kelley says that he has secured sworn
statements from some OF the former employees
which tend verify his charges that Mr. Down
ing used cruel methods Of punishment He further
says that some OF the Instruments Of torture
can be seen by any who may be interested.
Mi Downing. Who Is a SoutheTner. came from
Beloit Academy. Beloit. Wis. where he was known
a a OF mild manners and upright character.
His friends were much surprised TO learn that his
conduct Of the Disc pnary Training School was
accertAhle the MANAGERS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
SCHOOL AFFAIRs N ORANGE.

Orange Jan 2j (speciaD.-At the meeting Of the
Orange Board OF Education last night Arthur F.
Seymour teacher OF sciences in the High School.
was released from his contract with the Board and
Tobo A Smith was APPOINTED % Al the vacancy.
Ar smith is graduate OF Cornell University
and ma i've Of Plttsourg. 4 request OF the stare
Board o. Education for permission 70 furnish
teachers from the Normal school FOR practice WORK
IN the Orange schools without expense 20 the
Orar-e Board was granted and the superintend-
On, was authorized 70 accept he services or Two
given 10 young women from Orange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
4 yIyE-YEAR-OLD HOUsEKEEPER.

Joseph Cosgrove. a smart nine year-old boy was
charged in the First Criminal Court. Jersey City,
yesterday WIKI malicious mischief in having broken
q, store window He denied the charge and Judge
N4vi0 Who questioned him. elected that young
Cose~oye's mother Is dead. and that the child has
taken her place and does the homework includ-
irr The cooking FOR his father and two brothers.
"D0n't keep me long Judge he said, because
I must have q inner ready al Z O'Clock
lie was discharged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
&e NeY9$r

staircase was large Red Cross flag. bearing tho
name OF the hospital. and bordered with fern. The
orchestra concealed by screen Of ferns placed
Just within The arch OF the, ballroom The guests
were received in the large hall by the vice-pres-
dents. Griswold Denison and John Van De Water;
the treasurer. Otto + Sruse. and the secretary
George V Tompkins The president. James r.
Bendernasel. did not receive. because OF recent
death In his family. There were about three hun
dled guests present buffet supper was served
from 10 y o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
SETTLING SCHOOL ACCOUNTS.

BROOKLYN LIKELY TO RETURN SOME MONEY
TO THE OTHER BoRoUGHs
There will BE- a special meeting OF the Brooklyn
School Board Tuesday afternoon, January 81 70
consider some Of the educational matters which
are now before the Legislature II is said that the
sentiment OF the Board Is opposed 10 the Ford bill
Ii is believed that after the back pay OF the
teachers for the last months OF 1895 Is paid there
will be surplus OF bout $4,000 from the S32j-
Il 65 which according 70 the recent decision OK
the Court OF Appeals was added 10 the Brooklyn
school appropriation. In accordance with resou-
ton which passed the last meeting OF the School
Board this surplus Will be returned 20 the other
boroughs for The purpose Of assisting them 70 pay
their teachers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
sTRroKEy WHILE RUNNING FOR A TRAIN.

PhNlipsburg. Jan. q tspeciaD. -Uriah Meyers.
hfty-eight years old OF Chambers-st., died this
morning from paralysis He was a juror al ID.
present term OF court, and after court adjourned
Wednesday afternoon Belyidere, he ran 70
catch the train. When ne reached the station ne
fell having been stricken with paralysis ne "a a,
"a. roundhouss Of the Jersey Central Railroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
BOONTOE Not SATISFIED.
THE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRApT rEARa
THAT FLYNN's RESERVOIR WILL Rt
N-r~reANrr

Boouton Jan. %.-The committee whi-.i me
Boorton Board OF Trade appointed 70 Inquire into
the matter Of the proposed new reservoir fer sup
plying Jersey City with water, and the effect OF
n upon the interests OF the town Of Boonos last
night adopted report which refers az Zenith 70
the conference held BY the committee with Nayor
Hoos OF Jersey City and the representatives OK
Contractor Flynn. The committee Apparently Is
not satisfied with the promises made by fenry
Belden who Will have charge OF NJ. Flynn IN
terests during the construction % the reservoir NJ.
Relden stated that the bottom % the reservoir
would be properly cleaned. but ne eontenGsd :hat
healthy sod would be satisfactory ,s1E--
face and gave the committee "a understand max
in preparnC the bottom and sides OF the reservoir
sod and top soil under II would not De reno eo-
The report continues. ~
The committee has had the advice OF 1eu-
known authority on all matters pertaining 20 VIZ
supply and Informed that TO insure against ,ia,,
royance and unhealthfuness the resldenls OK
Pooncon and vicinity should insist upon me ..,e-
roval Of sod and top soil from me upper porion
level Modern practice requires ms ana u4,ss
il is done a nuisance is sure 70 foAo"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
D4vAcEs FOR 4 TROLLEY ACCIDENT.

A 'ury IN the Hudson County Court yesterday
awsrssd Thomas McKenna. who sued the North
Hudson County Railway. 5000 damages Mekenna
testified that be was boarding car al tne
siayarsd station In Washngton-st, Hoboken the
car started that he dragged ntty feet and then
SSn hsrween the ties 20 the street The company
~ a,v,csS several witnesses who said thew were
ppsssserrers on the car and testified that the car
was in motion when Mchenna attempted 10 ooa'u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
TROLLEY FRANCHISE WANTED.

Rosene. Jan q CspeciaD.-The Elizabeth ana
WAstnald Street Railway Company which Il owned
by the same persons az the Plainhed street Raj
=. l-o,,nanv has applied the Rosee Council
~ ran ,hise through his place. The line 10 20
be part OF the main Inc from P.s nie.a 70 E..sa
Ss,b The same company proposes 20 run cross
- fror Railway 70 Springfield. conr ect.ns ""
ppa1revivanla the Lehish Valley the Jersey cen
rra and the Delaware LaeAa"aHiA ana "es
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
MAJOR GEORGE 4. PRICE Ill.

Major George a Price, OF [. s Grant Post s
confined 10 his house. threatened with pneumonia.
lie has been IN a week. but last night MS family
reported him greatly improved Mr Price Is
anxious 10 attend the dinner FOR Rear-Adniral
samuson az the Montauk Club. tC-morrOw night
haIing been one OF the promoters u the affair but
there Is doubt about ms being We'll enough 10 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
-7IONED FOR LIBRARIAN or CONGRESS

John Tregasks the veteran newspaper man, Is a
c--dldate for the vacant position OF Librarian Of
CONGRESS He has been engaged IN newspaper work
for more than thirty years. and his friends In
Brooklyn are urging his qualifications the atten-
ton OF the President. Mr. Tregaskis IL veteran
M the Civil War. cast his hrst vote for Abraham
Lincoln in 1854. and has been . Republican ever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
GUMMERE BUSINESSES THE JURY.
REMARKABLE RULING OF THE COURT IN
A DAMAGE CASE

A DAMAGE CASE
Trenton. Jan. &c (SpecisD.-An extraordinary pro-
ceedng occurred in the Mercer County Court To-
day. and the lawyers say that nothing Ike u mas
before taken place here. L was az the ending
of the trial OF tae suit ~ John Flood against TIE
Trenton Pot;cr,es Company. to recover camsses
FOR the loss % he use OF his left arm witch was
injured by being caught ~ belt az one o. me
potteries. The amount q damages asked was Ny.
GO. Justice Gummore or me oencni ano ne
charged the jury They were about - retire wren
tie foreman inquired "What amount Goes the
plaintiff ask for -
Captain W y Holt OF counsel FOR the plaintiff
picked Up the declaration n the case from MS taolc
and started 10 take IL 20 Justice CLmmere AZ ne
da this the foreman repeated tis inquiry srd Cap
tain Holt answered g. instead n permitting me
Court. whose province q Was % maze tnS reply.
Ten thousand dollars said captain Holt
"Gentien en-" said the Court, II shan oe COM
PEELED 70 discharge you from the further consdera-
ton Of this case The answer q counsel vas
very improper one" -
Put have the Jury no, he riga, 70 the dsciara-
ton %" asked ex-Judec Beasiey - counsel ,cr ne
plardh -. a.
IT II a matter perfectly immate-ial what the
p'artir asked Tor" SAID Justice Blmmere ano ne
directed the jury % yacate tAes seats and tAe neht
G SO was called
The damage suit. Ia consequence OF TINS eplsone.
will have 20 b tried gan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27

Mrs Elizabeth Cole ninety years old. died at her
home No 3l3 Angelque-sL West Hoboken. on
Wednesday, She lived in North Hudson tor half
A century and was known by hundreds Of persons
as Aunt Betsy" The funeral service will De held
today and the burial will be in the Grove Church
Ceu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES TONIGHT

The commencement exercises OF the Manual
Training High School Will take place this evening
in Association Hall in Fulton-st. The local com
rnlttee is composed Of John McNanee, chairman;
Samuel r. Scottron George 7. Clark George FRET
fed Thomas NJ Farley. John }. eastman and John
Green Charles D. Larkns Is principal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
WILL WORK FOR MKELVEY.
HIS FRIENDS WOULD LIKE TO SEE HIM
AT THE HEAD OF THE POLICE
FORCE OF THE CITY

FORCE OF THE CITY.
II the Legislature replaces the Police Commission
OF New-York with single head the Brooklyn
friends OF William J. McKelvey. formerly supern-
ten6ent OF the Brooklyn police Will push him for
the place M McKevey retired from the force 70
accept the nomina Ion for County Register on the
Low ticket in Brooklyn. HE personal strength had
a great deal to 90 with the great vote polled BY
President Low in Brooklyn 1t is not believed that
Messrs Atterbury. Dady and Woodruff would op-
pose him II Governor Roosevelt should indicate a
liking for the former Superin tendent. The party Is
harmonious IN Kings County and The fact mat
voted and worked for Low In 1897 Is no longer
charged against him as political crime by the
organization leaders
Mr.. McKelvey would have the Grand Army back
ing almost solid. Mr. Mckelveys Brooklyn friends
say that Governor Roosevelt will find Il difficult 10
eet & irst-class for the place In Manhattan
and that when NJ. McKelvey.s qualihca lions are
brought TO his attention he will be tavoraoy I'M
pressed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
E. r. KENNEDY TO LECTURE.

Fx-Park Commissioner Elijah r. Kennedy will
lecture In the New gland Congregational Church
South Ninth-st.. near Driggs-ave. next Tuesday
evening The subject Of the lecture. which is for
,he benefit OF the Memorial Hospital FOR Women
and Children. is 10 be In and About London
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
suor At 4 GIRL wHo REFUSED HIN.

Charles Taylor twenty-six years old. OF No. lo5
Asams-st Newark last evening fred five shots at
Mamie Nugent. nineteen years old OF No ie5 Nor
ris-ave All the shots went wild. Taylor is under
arrest The girl had refused 10 marry the young
man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
Curoueuu Advertisements.

EUROPEANS AND TRAVEL.
LERS will ind the London Office OF The
Tribune, l4J Fleet Street, a convenient
place 20 leave their advertisements and
subscriptions for The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
KILLED BY A PEAYCT.

Trenton Jan. 26-Herbert Nav. d.ed at ST Fran
t. tFosnital to-day While eating peanuts =
whole one lodged al the entrance 70 MS s'o h.
An operation was performed 10 'si"0F' IT, 0-N -
dld not save MS lie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27

MI and Mrs. Kingsley II. Brunnell OF No. l5s
Haucock-st., sailed yesterday the Auguste Vie
toria They intead taking the Med. terranean trip
and returning viii leave the ship at Naples and
spend several weeks on the Continent They ex-
pect 20 reach home about June :.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27

NJ and Mrs chauncey Marshall. o. No 155 Joral
snon-st,. wiz leave town for Phoenix. ARK on
wednesday. February !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27

Ms. Edwin Lewis and Edwin F. Lewis, OF No
iN Plerreport-st have issued Invitations for a
eance al tie PerreDont Assembly Rooms on
thursday evening February 2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27

The women connected with the Bay Ridge Club
Nil give q tea and musical al the clubhouse on
Saturday afternoon. The programme will consist
OF vocal and instrumental music, and the reading
by T f Mackav OF a paper on the Character Of
juliet" The proceeds are for a hospital for the
Navajo Indians
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-27
TIRED OF EVASlONS.
~ ENFORCEMENT SOCIETY GETS AT
TER THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

,.v WRITES A LETTER 10 DR. BLACK
AND THERE Is TROUBLE AHEAD ~"
-,yr p1.Ac-tS SMOKE PRODUCERS
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-10-19
ArBAnA nrnors Ar rxposiruos.
The Men Who Euiit the Great Iriese u
the soudsn Tell an Interesting story.

The Men Who Euiit the Great Briege IN
the soudan Tell an Interesting story.
Philadelphia, Oct. IL. The seven
men who built the famous Atbara
bridge in the Soudan visited the Ma
tlonal Export exposition Immediately
upon their arrival home after their
great achievement.
The English government wanted a
steel bridge for their military road in
Egypt, and they wanted 1t built in a
hurry. No English or European con-
structors could be found with capacity
and quickness enough to put this
bridge up in time. American manu-
facturers of bridges, the Pencoyd Iron
company, contracted Feb. to make
this bridge in the time required. In a
month and day the bridge was COM
pleted in all of its details at Pencoyd,
In Montgomery county. 1t was ship
ped to the Soudan on March 81. The
men left Philadelphia on April 20 and
arrived at the point of construction the
last of May. Two months after the
time of arrival they turned the COM
pleted structure over to the English
government, an almost unprecedented
piece of engineering enterprise.
This great work was done by these
seven Philadelphia workmen, who em-
ployed as labor convicts and Egyptian
soldiers. Superintendent Wennas. who
supervised the work, says of these con-
victs: "They are the most abject and
cowed specimens of humanity to be
! imagined. Physically they are almost
| perfect, some of them giants in pro-
h~portion and of immense strength. But
| they were lacking absolutely in in
| telligence. Each could do but one
particular thing. If one of them
was put to lifting a bar of iron or a
4 piece of structural steel on to crane
] he could not be depended upon to do
anything more than that one act It,
therefore, often required from three to
i twelve men to do the work which one
intelligent American would do in half
the time. ~,
THE heat was intense, being very
often 1870 degrees in the shade. We
| did not work from II o'clock to 3,
starting at s and stopping at g. The
sand storms were curious experiences,
often enveloping us and all the work
at the bridge in cloud of dust which
4 filled our eyes and ears and inter-
| fered in very serious way with every
thing for hours"