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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
b. II. HOWELL THANKED.
EXPRESSED FOR HIS GIFT TO
THE YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION.

Dr. James w. Fleming. chairman OF the Commit
tee Of Management Of Eastern District Branches Of
the Young Mems Christian Association. Of Brook
lyn yesterday wrote a letter acknowledging receipt
and expressing the thanks OF the association to
b II. Howell Of No 81 South Ninth-st., for his
gift Of $1,000 to aid the work OF the organization.
In his letter DR. Fleming expressed, on behalf Of
the young Of the Eastern Dis rict OF Brooklyn.
their deep appreciation OF his gift, In accordance
with resolutions passed at a meeting OF the Young
Mems Christian Association held yesterday, ana
their pleasure at the graceful wy In which Mr..
Howell had bestowed his gift through james n.
Post Of their fellow members. The commit
tee informed Mr. Howell through the medium Of
Or. F1emings letter, that the amount given by him
will be used as a nucleus for a building fund. which
the association will endeavOr TO raise for tho cree
ton of handsome structure in the Eastern Dis
trict for the Of the Young Mems Christian
Association. which will include all the conveniences
OF modern clubhouse, in addition to a lecture
hall library, gymnasium and every requirement
necessary to make IL attractive to young men.
The letter closed with the expression OF n wish
that Mr.. Howells generosity may Doe stimulus 70
his fellOw-citizcns 10 help tho work OF the
citation along. and with the Kind wishes OF the
young members In whose welfare he has so practi-
cally displayed interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
THEY ARE TACkLING A BIG JOB.
YOUNG MEN TO FORM \ BRANCH OF TIE PARK
HURST SOCIETY AND REFORM BROOKLYN.

YOUNG MEN TO FORM \ BRANCH OF TIE PARK
HURST SOCIETY AND REFORM BROOKLYN.
A branch Of the Vigilance League OF Manhattan
otherwise known the Parkhurst Society. is to be
formed In this borough by several Of tine young
men connected with the Young Mems League OF
the New England Cons regational Church The
Rev W T. McElyeen. former pastor OF the church.
is to Introduce the young men into the league Of
Manhattan, where they to be proposed for
membe ship
Among those actively interested in the movement
are j l.. Vincent. &. H. Valentine. &. Palmer and
F. Briggs. They have declared hat they intend 20
see that the laws on the statutc-hOoks are risidy
enforced: that al present the town is wide open.
They propose to make tour of places IN the
liquor business between thc hours OF y and o'clock
every sunday morning. 10 note thc viOatOrs OF
the law ana take steps to have them punished.
one of the young men said that party of six
started out last Sunday morning at 80 and dis
covered saloon near the Lee-ave. police station
doing active business They hurried 10 the sta
ton and Informed the sergeant. who sent n rounds
with the young men with orders 10 make
rests if any violation Of The law WAS found.
One Of the young men said: When We again
reached the saloon il was closed up tight The pro-
prietor probably having received "A tg. We urged
the officer to arrest him. but the officer refused.
saying that he violation OF the law. All six
Mr.. Vincent said several saloons had their in
terors hidden from view. IN direct violation Of the
law. the young men had to climb UP i'm order to
obtain sight Of the bar. In each Of these cases
they went inside and men drinking. but the
officers when Informed refused to make arrests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
A BEGGAR'S FORTUNE.
AN OLD WOMAN WHO HAD s2o"n ON De
POsIT FOUND DEAD IN HER ROOM


POST FOUND DEAD IN HER ROOM
Mrs. Henrietta Schmidt a professional beggar.
was found dead m her apartment at No. iS9 Har-
rison-ave. yesterday morning by ncighbor Her
man Dencke He knew the old woman, and was
told by other inmates Of the house that she had
not been seen since Saturday. He made an en-
trance TO her by the fire escape and found
Mrs Schmidt lying the floor fully dressed her
features distorted II with pain. She had been
dead for at least two days the physician said who
was called in, and her death apparently
caused by heart disease. though this cannot be
determined until the autopsy is performed. Coroner
Delap was informed Of the case
On searching the apartment the police found
handbook on the Williamsburg Savings Bank
which shows she had at least $4,000 in that insti-
tuition She never spent any money for food,
clothing coal but begged II all from her neigh
bors. She had lived at the address given for more
than twenty years.
Fifteen years ago her husband died leaving all
he possessed to his wife. He also profess
sional beggar, and together they worked lower
Broadway near the ferries The neghhOrs say
she had considerable real estate. but il is not
known where this is located.
The police have possession Of the handbook and
OF several certificates which they found In the
rooms. They are looking for a relative Of the old
woman who lives somewhere Long Island IN
order 20 inform him of her death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
CAMP UTKOFF no MORE.


GETTING AWAY FROM MONTAUK POINT
Easthampon. Long Island, March 14.-Captain J.
y. Patton. L. S A. who was acting quartermaster
while soldiers were at Camp WikOf. Montauk
Point. returned there yesterday. accompanied by
his chief clerk n. p. Grover and to-day they had
a large force Of men at work taking down the
Government buildings and removing other prop
erty. The camp an Army post has been aban-
doned. and when the property OF the Government
IS sent away Montauk Point will be barren
far as buildings are concerned as 1t was before
the troops began 10 arrive from Cuba last summer.
The Long Island Railroad also has several gangs
Of at work removing the numerous sidinss
and switches which were put IN while the soldiers
at the camp. All the Government property
VIII be shipped away from MOntauk within the
rext week or ten days. and the sheds and store
houses will be sold or condemned. The railroad
moved some Of its property to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
meNe%38ro0t)yo:
REDUCING HIS DOSES.
MORPHINE IN SMALL QUANTITIES WILL bf'
GIVEN TO CLARENCE BELL WHILE
LIE IS IN JAIL.


HE IS IN JAIL
Clarence Bell! who was arrested Few DAYS ago
IN Hicksvile for being intoxicated put VINO was
found TO be a morphine hend after his arriVai IN
the county Jail Long Island City, was permitted
10 have small quantities OF morphine ana cnIoro-
form Yesterday. He says he has used Doth ior hNe
wears and that ne cannot get along without then''
The doses he takes enough to XIII an ORDINARY
man but the stronger they are the better ben
saws they make him feel He was drug cierA'
and became addicted To the use Of morphine ana
chloroform when only seventeen years old.
DR. e O. Rave of Hicksvie. called at the JAN
yesterday and surprised Under-Sherin Methven
with the statement he made concerning Bell lie
said the latter infected much as sixty grains
Of morphine into himself some days. and that
he bad also used cocaine. DR.. Rave said that when
Bell used the drugs he was quiet. and they did not
seem to afet him, but when he could not got NOR
phine chloroform cocaine ne would act like an
insane nm. a.,
The doctor stated that ne had Bell under bis
care and that his desire for the drugs waA being
gradually reduced
When Bell arrested the doctor said that he
had been getting along 10 grains OF morphine
day. and this amount will be allowed 10 him In jail
for several DAYS. when further reduction in tho
quantity will be made. The jail doctors intend TO
gradually reduce the amount given him until they
break him Of his habit altogether.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
on TRIAL FOR MURDER.
O'DONNELL ASSERTS THAT HE SHOT
MASTNO IN SELF Defence.

Thomas O'Donne IS trial before Justice
Slower In the Supreme Court for killing Peter Ma
sno. at No l4S Conover-st.. on the night Of Octo-
Der Il. 1895 The shooting WAS done after quar-
rel between the two O'Donnell accusing Ma
sno Of assaulting his mother. who lived in the
same tenement house The accused man alleges
that It only after the Italian made a motion
as II shoot that he pulled his own revolver
and shot IN self -dofence
X-Dstrict-AttOrney Foster l.. Backus Is counsel
for O'DonneN. and Assistant District-Attorney En-
is conducting the prosecution. The morning
spent in getting a jury. The testimony Of the
prosecution calculated TO show that Mafino
shot without warning while he was on the
way to his room. The police testified TO finding the
body Of the murdered man. They also told how
they looked for O'DOnnell and found him the fol
lowing morning. The prosecution also offered in
evidence statement made by the defendant the
following day In this statement. he says that hc
heard that Masino had insulted his mother. and
that Immediately he purchase d revolver and went
hunting for the He denies. however that he
shot before Masino had made motion toward his
hin pocket. The revolver offered in evidence.
The trial will be continued to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
TO SELL ENCUMBERED cHURcH pRoprRTy

The Pennsylvania Avenue CONGREGATIONAL Church
pennsylvania and Glcnmore aves has obtained
leave from Justice Gaynor sell It's property 10 the
Congregational Church Extension Society. This so
eiety aids weak Congregational societies assunny
al oohsatons on the condition that the propertv
" 'uineu oVor TO II. When the church II able 1t
can again buy II back
-SIT IL "A nortgage on the building Of the Penn
sSFainh-aNe. church for 5000 and unpaid as
sesslnehts Que the Old city Of BROOKLYN anountin0
70 %SJ me church has been advertised for sale bY
~. We o'.y I'M me mortgage Obliged TO nav
these assessments 10 prevent the sale Interes 4.
also owing ths nanrte.aA ~ N'e'N"' 40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
JUDGE ASpIyAA HI1TS At PERSECUTION

Judge Aspinall. Sitting in The County Court,
yesterday adjourned the case OF Arthur Seaman.
a well-connectcd young man. whose family live AT
No 79i Madison-st. and who was charged with
stealing a bicycle. the property Of dealer named
Edward Bulls. Seaman had already served
twelve months term OF imprisonment for a similar
offence and was released from the penltentiary
December p last. He was rearrc-tcd on the pres
ont charge. His counsel showed that the young
man had endeavorcd 20 lead honest life since
his release. and Judge Asphalt. after saying
that fl appeared TO him that the prisoner be-
ing prosecuted. decided to adjourn the case after
Seaman had pleaded guilty. although the District
Atorney was willing that the prisoner should be
dischnr Eeh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
FUvERAL or MRS. WARY FORD.

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Ford. the widow OF
John b Ford who started the first subscription
book agency in this country. will be held at her
home. No Garden Place. this afternoon at
o'clock. The burial will be at Lake ROnkOnkoma
Mrs. Ford war a sister-in-law OF Sir John Pale
sion. member Of Parliament for Davenport Wales
who on account OF his long residence In this coun-
try was known as the American member OF Par
lament Mrs. Ford was born In Wales eighty-one
years She had lived in America for fifty
years; Her husband formerly owned The Chris
tan Union" in which he published Henry Ward
Beechers sermons and his Life OF Christ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
TYPHOID IN NEWARK.

Thirty-three cases OF typhoid fever have been re-
ported to tho Newark Health Board this month.
ana there have been nve deaths from the diseas a
About "A month ago the water from the PassaIc
River at Belleville was turned into the city reser
Voir TO make up for shortage In the water supply
large number or cases OF diarrhmal diseases vera
reported. and physicians feared that i'm the course
OF month or 50 typhoid fever would develop Six
.sen OF the thlrty-three were reported on
Monday showing that the malady was on the in
crease. About an equal number was reported yes
terday. Health Officer Chandler said the outbrea X
was undoubtedly due to tho Passaio water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
INSISTS THAT SHE rs JANE DOE.

THE WOMAN CHARGED WITH PICKING POCKETS
CONTINUES RETCENT.
Central Office detectives have decided that the
woman who arrested on Monday afternoon
the charge Of picking pockets in a drygoods
store in the Eastern District Is not Nellie Selig as
at first supposed. There Is, however, no clew
to the identity Of the woman who insists that
She is Jane Doe. In the Lee-ave police court yes
terday she was exceedingly reticent, and appeared
not to understand English When she was ques-
toned in German she replied In the same Ian
guage: Il do not know anything about his"
The woman waived examination and was held in
5000 bail until Friday. The complainant is Mrs
Gasner Of No. q Stagg-st.. who declares that she
robbed OF a pocketbOok containing s o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
THE WATER CONTRACT SUSTAINED

Trenton March IA (SpeciaD.-The application for
writ Of ceriiorari 10 review the contract made by
Jersey city with Patrick H. Flynn for a municipal
water supply denied to-day by the Supreme
Court, which says that the reasons given why tho
contract should be- set aside are without merit
The requirements and specifications with reference
70 the bids all reasonable says the Court and
Tor tho henent OF The city. The demand upon the
bidders for deposit OF 10000 as "A guarantee OF
good faith was not oppressive as tho ctys in
tended eXpenditnre Il s. HOHn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
LECTURES on IDEALS or LIFE

An interesting series Of three lectures are An
nounced 10 he delivered by DR.. John Angus Mac
Nannel IN the assemhy-room Of the Pratt Insti-
tute. Ryerson-st., on Thursday. March IS, and the
two succeeding Thursday afternoons al 4:so o'clock
on Ideals of Life and Education" In the first Of
TIE series the lecturer will talk on THE Greek the
roman ana me christian ldeaP: the second lecture
Will be on The Ideal OF Life In the Middle Ages
ana the last one will be on Modern Theories OF
Life and Edncatinn - -. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
EAST ORANGE TO BEconE A CITY

East Orange, March IA (SpeciaD-At a meeting
held. last night at the Republican Club Judge Fort
presented the draft OF bill drawn by himself and
James B Dill for the erection OF the township into
a city OF the second class. The bill was unan-
mously approved. and Senator Ketcham will pre-
gent II TO the Legislature tomorrow. There Is
referendum clause In the bill providing that It's
provisions must be accepted by the people at a
special election to be called by the governing body
the petition OF fifty free holders -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
JOHN HTATT RREWER LII

John Hyatt Brewer. organist OF the Iarevetta
Avenue Presbyterian Church. and director OF the
Cecilia Ladies Vocal Society is seriously i'll with
erysipelas at his home. No. Sc South Oxford-st
The disease is in his head and face and has been
90 serious that trained are in constant at
tendance He has been III for about ten DAYS but
was Yesterday declared to be out Of danger by his
physician lr. John f.. Richardson Of No IN
south oXford-st He Will not. however. be able to
leave his bed for some days, and it will he several
weeks before ne can leave the house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
WAVERLY FAIR GROUNDS PURCHASED.

The Essex Park Commission has purchased for
$1,000 the grounds at Wayerly Of the Jersey
Agricultural Society. comprising sixty acres The
tract Is undulating and Is well adapted for public
park purposes. The Commission owns adjoining
tracts. and the whole will make a large and hand,
some park. The price asked by the society was
tsO.NO. tho par value OF the aociety'n stnck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
GRAHAM TO TELL or THE SANTIAGO FIGHT

An interesting lecture. entitled ION the Bridge
with Schley" Will be delivered at Berkeley Hall
Berkeley Institute. No ls3 Lincoln Place this even
ing. by George Edward Graham VINO was assigned
as a war correspondent TO accompany the FLYING
Squadron in the late war the representative Of
The Associated Press Mr.. Graham WAS for five
months .on board the Brooklyn, and stood on m.
bridge with Rear-Adniral Schey during tho memor-
able engagement on Santiago when Cervera's Meet
was demolished. '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
SOCIAL NEWS AND NOTES.

Frederick H. Smith, OF this borough an" MS
,.nn,e a tweed Of Newburg n. Y. were married
a, r. stunson Methodist Episcopal Church OF
prooklyn. on Friday evening last The officiating
clergyman was the Rev. Theodore Henderson, re-
"a he heat man and maid of honor, two brides
maids and four ushers and ne bride d WT , ,o
Mr. and Mrs smith will make their home az NO.
20 South Elliott Place where they Will receive on
Wednesdays in April.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
M'EWAN WILL BE 4 CAyDJDayF

Representative Thomas McEwan will be an indie
pendent candidate Tor Mayor OF Jersey city lie
was nominated at a meeting OF the McEwan Assoc
chton' ~ was secret session. and did not close
unul Z clock yesterday morning Mr.. Nc Elwan has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
HE DID Not BELIEVE N SAVINGS BANKS

Michael Hand. Of No. 70 Eighth-st.. Long Island
City. had Hugh Derrick, forty years old before
Magistrate Smith yesterday on a charge Of then
Derrick boarded with the Hand family and Hand
accused him Of having stolen $500 from bureau
drawer. Hand does not believe in savings banks
and kept his savings In the bureau When he Looked
for the money yesterday II was gone and he
promptly accused the boarder Of taking il
Derrick denies the charge but was held pendne
an Investigation The money was not found NUNS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

The Misses Pitken OF No. S4 President-st'' WI"
give a card party on Friday evening Of this week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

Mr. and Mrs. G. r. MacKeachie. OF Linueh
Boulevard FIatbush. announce the ensagetne9nt oil
fheir daughter Miss Emma MacKeachle, ana James
W MorrelI Of I.enox Road. The marriage VIII
take place In the early fal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
PRIESTS TO Owe AN ENTERTATyuEyT

Father Cummins and Father Geartv before their
departure for Ireland extend cordial invitation
to all their Brooklyn friends who assisted in max
ing their mission in this country a success 10 an
entertainment on ST. Patrck's night March II In
Neruna Han, Clinton-st. and Atantic-ave " "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

Mrs Henry Earle. Miss Earle and MISS Mar!
Pitrnan Earle. OF No. 2f2 Henry-st. have gone u
DansviIle. n. Y. for n Lenten rest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

Mrs Robert r. Meredith expects to go to Lake
wood as soon she RECEIVERS from her recent
serious Illness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

General and Mrs. Isaac 3 Catin. with thelr
son George De Grasse Catn, have gone to Ha-
vana. where they Will spend this month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
THE DEATH-TRAP ORDINANCE

The Jersey city Street and water ps .f,osirs
yesterday the embarrassing oriinane', - 90
the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
acypas GssAnAuplaADs->eA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

Miss Beaston is 10 lecture at the Lincoln Club
this morning in aid OF the Industrial Home for the
Blind The committee in charge includes Mrs.
Alfred Beldon chairman; Mrs. William Water
wort Mrs w L. Candee Mrs. G. W. smith. Mrs
stephen Post and Mrs. Alfred Zaiss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

Mrs Darwin r. James. Of No. "a Gates-ave
will open her drawing-rooms tomorrow afternoon
for a meeting In the interest Of the city missions
There will be Incidental music, and tea VIII IL
served at the close of the meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

The final meeting OF Mrs. Chester ]. Rchardss
Inland out Club was held last evening at the bhrm
House. Prospect Park The ballroom was tapes
tried with Southern smilax. and the musicians
were screened with palms. a cotillon led py ). Il.
Greason closed the evening. Several novel FEATURES
were introduced, and the favors were VaIuao'e anu
dafu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

Lepten wedding 10 take place Sunday,
March rs is 10 be that of Miss May Dickson.
daughter Of DR. Lucius Dickson, Of No All Lafay-
ette-ave, and Archibald K. Tibbits. OF Frederick
ton " b. Miss Sadie Dickson, sister Of the bride,
will be maid Of honor, and Walter NJ Dean. OF
jersey City. best man.
The Defenders Auxiliary Corps OF which Miss
Margaret Seymour Hall Is president. will not dis
band until peace IL actually and finally declared,
bur will continue hold It's meetings until then
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

The marriage Of Miss Helena Maude Farris an
John Borland Joy will be celebrated this evenn
at the home OF the brides father, Henry
Farris Of No 258 Presdent-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

Mr. and Mrs Charles Ackerman' or NO %1'
Greene-ave gave a musical last evening. at when
tbnv were assisted by Master Edward Trueax.
sonrano OF the Church OF the Messiah, Manhattan;
Mrs William H. Gutter soprano; r. II. Hunton.
tenor and John Alderman, bass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15

Mr. McDermott's allowing. II me psogg sa or
the act the Common Council In sesoH' .
TO fix the Mayors salary up to sou vsars ~
Mr. Van Cleefs. extending tor wv obsrters "
time for completing railroads whoso 0" -.
pire IN 1890 80, of Ap0
" NJ Johnson's. continuing the ACT - =.
1873 relative 10 religious societies -. hcns
Mr. Mckces authorizing hreme" a.
aged and disabled hremen 49, N cent? "
Mr.. McKee's allowing constaoles r,radon r
attendance upon prisoners under eNa"
fore a Justice. -, ,,,arest n -
ond class cities upon Assessments w. -
prOvements At from TO per cent or counssdN
Mr. McKee's. making any attorne' borough. "
eligible 10 be solicitor FOR any Guy
pOTate town or township. a~rss
After the morning session to-morro" m dvs 0
Committee on Banks and Insurance :, hob
hearing on the bills for the res"''V"
trust companies and safe-deposit co"'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
MORRIS COUNTY.

Only three elections for Chosen Freenholders were
held in Morris County. Charles r. Whitehead and
John H. Millage, Republicans and Thomas H.
Hogan. Democrat. were chosen.
In Madison Borough the Citizens ticket was sue
cessful by about 10 James p Albright was elected
Mayor. He will have the appointment OF a borough
last week
There were no contests In Chatham nor In the
new borough Of Florham Park, the regular CIT
zens tickets nominated without reference politics
being unOppOsed.
The Freeholder elections leave the Board n tie
This will be decided at the May elections when four
Freeholders to ehe chosen