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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
TROLLEY PETITIONS HEARD.
CONTRACTORS ACCUSED OF TYING AN
ITALIAN TO A TREE IN BRONxvIILE
THE .,,,rcK1EBERRY" MAY ne ABLE TO REACH
WHITE PLAINS IF THE EXTENSION II
ASKS is GRANTED. s-'-'-


ASKS Is GRANTED. -.-.-
Deputy Sheriff Moore who is guarding the Track
OF the New-York, Westchester and Connec''cu'
Traction Company about O'Clock yesterday morn
ing found a suspended from tree J" III.
woods at Bronxviile. A stout rope had been passeu
beneath his arms and tied behind his neck me
officer summoned some workmen ana cut tue man
down. He was an Italian Waterman VINO ma"
been employed by the traction company ana was
exhausted from fright and nearly frozen to deatn
As soon as he recovered sufhcienty 10 use Mo
limbs he fed Deputy Sheriff Moore thinks that
he was hung up by some OF the CONTRACTORS VIM
have been working for the "Ifuckeberry ROAD III
order to Brighten other Italians from entering '"e
employ OF the traction company.
public hearing was given before the trustees
Of Bronxve on Tuesday night to the Union OF
"rIuckleberry" Railroad. which asks for an ex-
tension OF its Mount Vernon line. The route oe-
sired begins at North Fourth-ave.. near the Mount
Vernon city line thence through the properly OF
Frank r. Chambers to Midland-ave', ana thence
northerly In Midland-ave. to the northerly line OF
the village OF Bronxville. giving connection TO the
,ruckahoe station OF the New-York and Harlem
Railroad.
Village Counsel Alfred Smith and President Bacon
were authorized to meet Edward Maher, president
Of the 'Huckleberry" company and arrange the
form OF franchise and discuss the conditions III
they are favorable enough to the village fran
chise will probably be granted. Mr.. Farchild said
yesterday that the line asked for II granted VIII
give the company connected route from Mount
Vernon TO White Plains. OF which about fve miles
Is now built and five yet to he constructed =,
Another public hearing was also given the
"Huckleberry" company last night by the MOUNT
Vernon Common Council in regard TO an extension
OF lis routes. Franchises were asked for by the
company for line from First-st. across the south
Fourth-ave bridge to North Fourth-ave and VAL
entine and Prospect SITS. to connect the southerly
end of It's new Bronxville line to the parent sys-
tenn: ana also in First-st. from South Third-ave
east 10 Frankllnave. and thence southerly 10 East
Thrd-st An alternate line through South Fulton
ave was also considered. The Aldermen VIII give
a decision at a future meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14

APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OF Ne
BRASKA TO SUCCEED THE LATE
SENATOR HAYWARD.

omaha. Neb.. Dec Ex-Governor Poynter has
appointed ex-senator Allen to I'll the Senatorial
vacancy caused by the death Of the late Senator
Hayward
Last night Governor Poynter telegra phed to
ex-senator Allen to come to Lincoln for a con-
ference. Allen came down from his home at
Madison, on the morning train and went i'm
mediately to the Capitol, and the Governor was
closeted with him in the Governors private
room for some time When the conference was
over Governor Poynter announced that he had
decided 10 appoint the ex-senator 20 the place
and that his commission would be made out
speedily as possible. The newly appointed
Senator announced his intention Of proceeding
to Washington at once, and assuming the duties
of his office.
1t is announced that the appointment Of Allen
was made certain by the receipt OF telegram
from William Jennings Bryan by the Governor.
in which Bryan urged that good faith and party
expediency demanded Aliens appointment. In
announcing the appointment Of Allen THE
Word-Herald" publishes the following card from
its proprietor:
ITO the many earnest friends who so generously
and enthusiastically supported me In my recent
candidacy for the Senatorial appointment at the
hands Of the Governor / herewith tender my
thanks. ] cannot honestly deny that | have
been deeply disappointed, and feel most keenIy
the sting OF ingratitude. but. above ALL / have
been deeply moved by the unexpected and AL
most unanimous support OF the people OF Doug
lass County and the generous Endorsement OF
representative men in all parts OF Nebraska
/ GILBERT NJ. HITCHCOCK"
William Vincent Allen was born in Ohio in 1877
At the age OF years he was taken by his
parents 10 Iowa where he was educated He
served I'm the Iowa infantry In the Civil War and
afterward studied and practised law. He removed
TO Nebraska In 1884 where he was elected a Judge
In 1891. He was elected United States Senator in
1898. his term expiring March T. 1899 lie pre-
sided over the Poprist National Convention in
/ ST Louis in 1896 "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14


Mr. Sulzer dem, y. y. In opposing the bill
IT being considered. He said he favored
declared that # dishonest to change the
tracts made by the Government which the bond
holders by substituting gold" for coin" He an
nounced himself unequivocally for the Chicago
platform. which he said the best platform
ever adopted by the Democratic party. Demo
cratic applsuse) The bill. Mr. sulzer said. would
create a National bank trust.
Mr. Cowherd Dem, Mo- argued that the bill
would inevitably result in the sale of millions OF
bonds 10 secure gold
After some further remarks against the bill by Mr..
Otey Dem. Val and Mr. Gaines dem. TENN
Mr.. Hin rep Conn., made an elaborate argu-
ment in favor OF the gold standard The gold
had not already reached. the point where II met
all the demands Within six wears sfs 600 600 in
gold coin had been added 10 the worlds supply
He declared that he was In favor Of an nterna-
The House agreed 10 resolution for a holiday
recess from Wednesday. December 90 TO Wednes-
day. January
Mr. Richardson Dem. Tenn.) asked unanimous
consent that the House adjourn tomorrow. in
order that the members might take part In the
Washington memorial service. Mr.. Payne rep,
Mr. Moody rep. Mass) asked unanimous con-
sent that committee OF five members be APP
pointed from the House 10 join a committee OF
three from the Senate 10 he present at the
yelling on January is Of tho statue OF Daniel
Webster presented to the city OF Washington by
stilson Hutchings. Mr.. Bailey asked why the
llusirous American when the House had Just re-
fused TO do honor 10 George Washington the
centenary OF whose death was 10 he made the
occasion OF memorial exercises tomorrow He oh
Thereupon. at o'clock, the House took recess
until ''NN''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-14
MBRTDGE THE WINNER.

London, Dec. i3-The oxford-Cambridss football |
game today resulted as follows: Cambridge . soals
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18
THOUGH ROCKEFELLER'S
UNCLE, He DIED POOR

OAKLAND. July T.-John R. Rockefel-
ler, an aged INDECENT, died at the County
Infrmary last night and will probably
be buried in the potter's field at the
charge Of the county.
II a statement he made to some Of the
other inmates recently be true he is an
uncle of the Standard Oil magnate and
multi-miIlionaire He declared that his
nephew, who enjoys an income of $55 900
and over daily, formerly sent him money,
but that It slipped through his fingers on
account Of his convivial habits and that
finally John d. had cut off the allowance
altogether He claimed to be a native Of
Ohio. aEed 80 years
Deceased was sent to the tnfirmary sew
eral months ago upon an order by Su-
pervlsor Church, who gives little credence
TO the story Of bis relationship with the
oil magnate Had there heen reason to
credit the story Of deceased Supervisor
Church asserts that DR.. Clark. superin-
tendeat al the infrmary. would certainly
have communicated with the rich rela-
tiVes.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18
TO KEEP OUT OF NERVOUS PROS.
TRATION BY PROPER USE
OF FOOD.

It is lamentable fact that American
brain workers do not, as: a rule. know
how to feed themselves TO rebuild the
daily loss occasioned by active mental
effort. This fact, coupled with the
disastrous effects of the alkaloids con-
tanned in tobacco, coffee and whisky,
makes a sure pathway toward nervous
prostration.
The remedy is simple enough. En-
ploy the services Of food expert, who
knows the kind of food required to
rebuild the daily losses in the human
body. This can be done by making free
use Of Grape Nuts the famous break
fast food, which contains exactly the
elemental principles which have an af-
1inity for albumen and go directly to
rebuild the gray matter in the brain,
solar plexus and nerve centers through
out the body. Follow your selection of
food up with a dismissal Of coffee,
tobacco and whisky for fifteen days
and mark the difference IL your mental
ability, which means everything to the
average hustling American, who must
have physical and mental strength or
he falls out in the race for dollars and
cents. Price 10 cents per packages
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18
HEARST NOT LIABLE
I'M PUNITIVE DAMAGES
RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTUAL DAM
AGES TO MCDONALD.
Judge de Haven Lays Down the Law
in a Suit to Punish the Theft
of a Copyright.

United States District Judge de Haven
yesterday overruled the demurrer to the
answer in the case of A. L. Mcdonald VS..
w r. Hearst.
The suit was brought to recover SS2,72G
damages for violation of copyright, Nc
Donald complaining that the Examiner
had published McDOnald's map Of
the Klondike district, without au-
thority or permission from him.
The Examiner claimed a circulation of
50 729 Cncluding the garbage crematory is
sue), and the damages asked were, as
provided in the statute, 81 for each copy
of the publication in which the map ap-
peared.
Mr. Hearst filed an answer to the effect
that ne was in New York at the time the
Examiner stole Mr. McDonald's map;
that he had not ordered the theft, and,
in fact did not know anything about It,
and that he should not therefore be held
liable in punitive damages.
To this answer Mr.. Mcdonald interposed
q demurrer
Judge de Haven in giving his decision
said that this answer must, in the face
of a general demurrer, be construed as
sufficiently alleging that the defendant
did not personally participate in the com,
mission of the wrongful act complained
of nor authorize his servants or agents
TO commit such alleged wrong.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18
FIRE LAYS A UKIAH
BLOCK IN ASHES
Believed to Have Been Started by a
Tramp Sleeping in a
RaTT

SANTA ROSA. July IA special TO the
Press Democrat says: The city of Ukiah
the county seat of Mendocfno County, was
in its history shortly after midnight last
night. AS a result of the confiagration
an entire block in one Of the principal
portions of the town is in ashes. The
flames first broke out in a small barn back
of II. NJ. Wright's livery stable, on State
street. In a few moments they had COM
municated to the livery stable proper Al
though every effort possible was made to
save the contents of the building, the fire
spread with such rapidity that only few
horses and buggies We're taken out. Three
horses perished in the flames. The large
stock Of hay and grain was destroyed
Wagner's saloon, the Chinese laundry
next door, Layton & Sons blacksmith
shop. the fire department engine house.
ChessaIS blacksmith shop and J. Gobbis'
residence went up in smoke. In the en-
over 300 feet Of hose, which was destroyed.
Considerable paraphernalia belonging to
the hose company was burned.
The presumption is that the fire was
started by a tramp in the barn where the
flames were first seen. If this is the case
found, although the ashes were searched.
Great difficulty was experienced In fight
ing the fire on account of the scarcity OF
water. Owing to repairs being conducted
at the water works the supply had been
shut off entirely. When the alarm was
sounded 1t was necessary to dispatch a
man on horseback to the water works to
have the water turned on.
The loss will approximate $4,000, only
partially insured.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18
RAILROAD TRAVEL
NORTH PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD.
Via Sausalito Ferry.


Commencing April 23 1899.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO MILL VALLEY
AND SAN RAFAEL
WEEK DAYS-7:0O. $500. $3.50, HOO a. m |;
s1:45 2:20 400 800, $50 D. m.
EXTRA TRIPs-For Mil Valley and San
Rafael. on Mondays. Wednesdays, Saturdays
and Sundays. at 500 and 1l:3O p. m. go,
a. snEiS M; ioo, :1:45, $3.50 400, $50 s;t5
1i:00 a. m. does not run to San Rail- Sundays
$50 .. m. does not run to Min Vary Sundays
Trains marked (') run TO San Quentin.
FROM SAN RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCESCA
WEEK DAYS - 5:25. '6;40, 1855. $40. ',0:2o
g. m; 1890. 2:15. 's:4O. 4:35 5:15 p m,
EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays. Wednesdays
and Saturdays, at 6:4O and 1915 D. m.
sUNpAYse Pa s0. ! 500 Cis 4S6 HE
p. m. -. . o.t
From R6aahi Mill dINSt VALLEY ' TO SAN FRANcIsco
WEEK DAYS = 5:45. $50. 1856 $685. 1o:s5
g. m: 1875. 2:45 4:55, $40 p. m.
EXTRA TRIPS on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays, at 700, 1920 p. m.
SUNDAYS - 500, 1000. 11:10 g. M; 1905
1:ao. 2:40. 8:55, $50 e:so. 1920 p. m.
THROUGH TRAINS.
200 g. m week days-Cazadero and way sta ns
$40 .. n. Saturdays-Cazaderoan and way sta
SIS D. m. week days Saturdays excepted
Point Reyes and way stations.
SOC a. N. Sundays-Cazadero and way stains
i:ls ., m. Sundays-Pt. Reyes and way sta nA
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18

4 LAMEDA, July IE-Death has
II claimed another of the sturdy
Ia pioneers who made the early his
tory of California. Howard Ha-
l. - vens. after an illness of several
weeks, died last night at his
home, 1881 San Antonio avenue. He was
one of the most prominent men of af-
fairs in the State. the head of the Dono-
hoe-Kelly Banking Company and q
leader of the Society of California Pio-
neers.
Mr.. Havens was born April 26, 1920. in
the city of New York. His father. Rens-
selaer Havens, was a leading merchant Of
that city. prominent in affairs, a large
subscriber to the voluntary contributions
by which the Government was enabled 20
carry on the war of 1879, and also the
owner of numerous privateers, the most
historical of which was the brig General
Armstrong, which he lost in the port of
FayaL Mr.. Havens' family is one of the
oldest in America, his mothers ancestors
arriving here in 1926 and his fathers in
1885. Both families intermarried with the
Deerings, SyIvesters, Van Rensselaers
and others.
When the ''gold fever" of 1S48 swept
over the country, Mr.. Havens joined the
band of ArgOnauts, who have made the
history of California. Landing in San
Francisco November 80, 1S49, he early
started in search Of the golden sands"
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18

enduring his share of dangers and priva-
tions, By taste and training a business
man, he soon graVitated back to the CEN
ter of commerce. In 1885 he accepted the
position of treasurer with the Sacramento
Valley Railway Company, and with the
other officers pushed that road to an early
completion At that time he represented
the interests of J. Mora Moss in this new
enterprise. After this railroad was dis
posed OF to the Central Pacific, Mr.. Ha-
VenS resigned his position and moved to
San Francisco, where he became asso-
ciated with Donohoe, Kelly & Co, bank
ers, in which firm he subsequently became
the managing partner. On its incOrpora-
ton he WAS made vice president and man
ager. Several years ago, upon the death
of Joseph a. DOnOhoe, he was nominated
to the presidency.
Feeling the burden of years after an
active life, he retired from business and
three years ago he came TO live in Ala
media
AS an honored and esteemed member
of the Society Of California Pioneers. Mr..
HaVens was for twenty-five consecutive
years the unanimous choice of the society
a treasurer. no bonds ever being required
Of him. He retired from the position
about ten years ago, though urged TO re-
tain the office.
Deceased leaves two sons and a daugh-
ter-Charles r.. Howard c. and Miss Ella
NJ. Havens. Charles r. Havens is man
ager for Murphy. Grant & Co., and How
ard c. Havens is with the Fireman s
Fund Insurance Company.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18
NINE FISTIC BOUTS.
Opening Entertainment of the OBJ
servatorv Athletic Club.

servatory Athletic Club.
The initial athletic entertainment Of
the Observatory Athletic Club was held
last night in the Observatory building at
the top of Telegraph Hill. 1t was sue
cess in every particular, from the referee,
who was Tom Sharkey, down to the spec
tators, whose chief and shining light was
Spider Kelly.
Nine three-round exhibition contests
made up the programme. They were
tame, courteous affairs, with no blood
spilling and no ill-feeling between con-
testants. OF such a friendly nature were
the bouts that no decision was thought
necessary at the termination Of the
matches, and all Sharkey's labors
amounted to the simple waving Of his
mighty fist. The spectators now and then
showed a growing enthusiasm which at
the end of the evening resulted in cheer
that shiVered the fog on the outside.
The nine contests run off in rapid order
were as follows: Jacko Griffin and ia
cobus Mccarthy; Michael Angelo Pera
and Francois Landuci; Amilio Langford
and Ezekl Zemrok; CarOus Raviolt and
Jardin Gallieno; Young Jeffries and Faus-
tus Skevio; Hannibal Flaherty and Will
helm Iverson; ThunderbOlt Irwin and
Sandow Pete; Bud Terry and Julius Cae,
sar Coleman, and Titan Mcdonald and
Garibaldi VacrariO.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18
ARTHUR A. LIBBY
DIES AT PASADENA
Chicago Millionaire Succumbs After
an Illness Of Four
Months

LOS ANGELES, July r.-Arthur A.
Libby, the millionaire Chicago pork
packer, president Of the well-known firm
of Libby, Mcneil & Libby died at his
home in Pasadena at 7:30 o'clock this
evening. Libby came to Southern Callfor-
MIA six years ago for the benefit of his
health, but he never recovered from a
nervous affliction. Four months ago he
began to fail rapidly. On Friday last he
became unconscious and entered a state
of collapse. He became completely ex-
hausted this evening and peacefully
passed away. He leaves six children.
three in Chicago. The following children
were at hi bedside: A. A. Libby Jr., Mrs.
Frank Hamilton and Mrs. Thad F. Upde-
graft. The remains will be shipped to
Chicago on Wednesday, where they will
be buried beside those of his wife, who
died in Pasadena a few months ago,
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18
TENNIS CHAMPIONS.
Hackett and Allen Win the Final
Doubles at Chicago.

CHICAGO, July T.-Hackett and Allen
to-day won the right to hold the title OF
Western tennis champions in doubles and
to represent the West in the national
championship at Newport. They defeated
Meyers and Wardner for the honor in an
exciting contest. The latter team put UP
strong fight, and although Hackett and
Allen won in straight heats, they were
In the semi-finals in singles Allen de-
feated Sam Neel and Hackett went down
before the old Western champion, carr
Neel. who played in the same great form
to-day that he showed two years ago,
when he won the championship. He beat
Hackett without the slightest difhculty.
Neel and Allen meet in the finals to-
morrow. Summary:
Finals in doubles-Hackett and Allen beat
Myers and Wardner 6-2. 6-3. 6-2
Seml-fnals in singles-Allen beat sam Neel'
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18
ARE
HAUNTING BERKELEY
FIVE BLAzEs COME WITHIN a
FEW DAYS.

BERKELEY, July 17.-Ffve mysterious
fires, occurring within almost as many
days. with no possible explanation of their
origin except incendiarism, are beginning
TO alarm the residents of North Berkeley.
All signs point to the presence in the
neighborhood of some cool and deliberate
incendIary who for some reason or other
is bent on destroying property and people
are beginning to grow anxious lest a any
moment their own residence should be
found in flames.
A costly blaze this morning, equally
unexplained on any other theory save
that Of premeditated incendiarism, gave
fresh evidence that the fiend is still at his
work The fire in question broke out at
about 4 o'clock in the residence of Moses
Morris, near the corner of Cedar street
and Shattuck avenue. It seemed as
though an attempt were being made If
possible 10 destroy the whole block, as the
blaze was started in such a way that the
strong wind blowing at the time would
have spread the flames rapidly had not
the fire companies lent prompt assistance.
1t adds TO the incendiary theory of this
mornings blaze that no fire had been
burned in the residence for over a week,
as the family is away for the summer
holidays. The only occupant at the time
was Mr.. Morris himself who stays in the
house over night The North Berkeley
and the Columbia fire companies
responded quickly to the alarm,
but before they could arrive the
more serious part of the damage had been
done. From the Morris house the flames
spread to the house adjoining, owned by
]. P Blount. The total damage to the
two places amounts to over $4,000, two
thirds of which is covered by insurance.
AS soon as the blaze was eXtnguished the
appearance of the burned building point
ed distinctly to an outside origin of the
fire.
made upon the residence of James Scott
near the corner of Virginia and Grant
streets. On that occasion the criminal
basket Of shavings and other combustibles
well soaked in coal oil and pushed into the
basement. Since then three similar at
tempts have been made in the vicinity
al the residences of Captain John Slater,
1885 Shattuck avenue; W. T. Idngard 1882
Walnut street, and II. w. Batchelder, on
ShattuCk avenue, near Rose street.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18
NO CONCESSIONS WILL
BE MADE TO CANADA
Great Britain Under Pressure Is Said
to Have Acted in Bad Faith on
the Boundary Dispute.

NEW YORK, July IA special to the
Journal from Washington says: The
United States has determined finally to
decline to accede TO Great Britan's de-
mands for concessions in any territory
now held by the United States and to
insist upon the provisional line suggested
by Secretary Hay, which has heretofore
been fully set forth.
There is a general feeling in admins
tration circles that Great Britain. under
pressure from Canada, has acted in bad
faith, and that Canada's insistence upon
Impossible terms is wholly responsible for
the failure to agree upon provisional
line.
TIL decision to hold no further sessions
of the commission involves the question
of sending American troops to Pyramid
Harbor, on the Lynn canal. but this will
not be determined until Senator Fair
and the President the benefit of his per-
sonal observations
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-18
BIG CHICAGO CHURCH
WANTS DR.. HOBART

OAKLAND, July 17.-Oakland is likely
to lose another pastor. Rev. c. H. Hobart
of the First Baptist Church has received
a call in the way Of tempting offer from
the Normal Park Baptist Church OF Chi
cago.
On his recent visit through the Eastern
States Rev. Mr.. Hobart filled the pulpit
of the Chicago church on several occa-
sions during June and the impression he
made has prompted the offer.
Whether he will accept or not Mr.. Ho-
bart mas not determined, though he has
stated that he regards the offer most
enticing one in many respects The
church is located near the Chicago Uni
versity, from which Mr.. Hobart gradu-
ated.