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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04

GLENDALE, J.. l., Feb. 3.-Jacob Denton Of
Cooper avenue was rubbing his right leg with
Eminent a day or two ago when the stun sud
denly became ignited. Before Mr.. Denton
could cXtinguish the flames his leg was badly
burned and he had u narrow escape from death.
There was a lighted lamp standing on a table
near him when he was applying the stun to his
leg, ana 1t IL supposed ID" vapOr from the lini-
weeks before Mr.. Denton will be able to use
hi leo
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04
sryTn 1rENUE rRohhEr Ro4D READY
Cars Will Run to Rector street In About II
Meek's Time After Long DelnN.

The extension OF the Sixth avenue undertrol-
ley road from Vcsey street to Rectoris now prac-
tiraIly completed, and. according to President
II. II. Nreeland Of the Metropolitan Street Rail
way Company, cars will be operated in about a
weeks time. The removal OF steam and other
pipes. which required careful handling. has de-
layed the work. The present undertaking of
the company is now finished. but in the spring
the line will be extended to the Battery.
On Third avenue the change from the pres
cut cable to electric wv is nearing compile
tiOn, paving tn" space between the tracks.
which must wait for warmer weather. being
about all that is leIt 10 be done.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04
say. Ganncy stole His Mind.

James McCree Of l5S Montgomery street.
Jersey City. called on Police Captain Archibald
at the Gregory street station yesterday and
asked for II warrant for the arrest OF Thomas
Gaifney.
What do you want him arrested for ?" asked
the Captain.
He has my mind ana won't give it back
to me-
Capt, Archibald referred McCree 10 Court
Clerk Frank Higgins. who promised TO issue "A
warrant as soon IL he found out whore Gutruey
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04

MINEoIA. l.. /, Feb. 3.-Congressman-eIect
Townsend Scudder. counsel for the Queens
county Board Of Supervisors. and who was made
counsel TO the Nassau county board also. has
sent In his resignation to the latter BODY Ha
has served both boards during the past montn,
nn| when IT. became clear that there would be
hcihsh between the Two boards over n division
OF the old county debt and assets he djscoy-
cred that he would he unable TO serve TWO
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04
The monrlcm phiInnrmonlc Conrcr,,

The IInarlem Philharmonic Orchestra gave
a concert at the Waldorf-Astoria last night.
The pr"Eramm" was poorly chosen, the num-
b"r- being tn" complete fourth symphony IT
brahms. the third mOycmcutOf Tschaikowaky's
symphony Pathutiuur and LISTS Les piuludrs,
as well as songs 10y Mrs. Katherine Fisk.
Under Mr.. III. T. f'cok'S leadership. the or
chestra paid scant courtesy to the work they
performed. Mrs. Fisk singing was The feature
OF the oOnnert.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04
Astoria Power, Heat aud Light Comma 4,
Files IA $500 900 Mortgage.

A mortgage for 100000 was filed in the
ONCE OF the Clerk of Queens county at Jamaica
yesterday by the Astoria Light. Heat and
Power Company in favor Of the Union Trnst
Company. as trustee, on all the holdings Of ths
power com pany n Astoria, The mortgage is
year 3 per cent. gold bonds in denominati"8s
q $1,000 each. The money is to be used in
developing and carving on the business OF the
new company. IL Is the intention OF the COM
Pany TO erect gas and electric plants on lis
Astoria property for the purpose ui supplying
patrons in New York city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04
rrrADmo AND nrnsnov arr srlys.
\ Certificate of Reasonable Doubt Grunted
in Each Case.

Justice Irving a., YanD Of the Court Of Ap-
p"als has granted a certificate Of reasonable
doubt In the case Of Robert w. Fielding. who
was convicted in Brooklyn Of having, as Deputy
Commissioner Of City Works. consented TO and
allowed til" payment to Contractor Henry T..
Einkel of q false and fraudulent billagainst the
ci!tyIo fleIIing was sentenced 10 puy n nno OF
imprlsonment In Sing Sing, The granting OF
the certificate, acts as a stay Of execution. pond
court.
supreme Court Justice Maddox in BROOKLYN
doubt In the case Of stephen l.. Mershon. the
PRESIDENT o. the Hudson Paint Company OF
NeWburg' oTanEe county. who was convicted
sing Sing for forgery In the second degree for
forging a check Of -, 7G7.47 against tho Hud-
son Iaint Company, made payable TO William
J. Robinson, President Of the American CeyIon
Graphite Company. Pending the appeal from
the CONVICTION Mershon will be admitted TO bali
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04

NORFOLK, Va. Feb. 3.-Capt. Dalton of the
British tramp steamship Wimborne. from New
Orleans for Rotterdam. put in here to-day for
coal and repairs. She shipped a big sea on her
way up the coast. and one OF her seamen,
Thomas Nowlcs, an Englishman. was swept
overheard and lost.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04

ALBANY. Feb, 3.-The Richmond Beach Com
pany OF the borough OF Richmond, New York
city. was incorporated to-day. with a capital of
resort in the Fifth ward. Staten ISLAND" TIA
directors are William -. Rockwell. c. q. KoiT,
Everett L. brown, and NJ; j, Cohalan of New
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04
Labor Men Do Giye Mc,Iackin a n,nncr.

A number Of knights Of Labor and others
who are pleased with the appointment of John
McMackin Us Commissioner OF Labor Statistics
Sturtevant House on Thursday evening. Feb.
l6. Opposition TO MeMackin came principally
candidate,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04

WASHINGTON FORECAST FOR SATURDAY.
For MaSsdchuctI. Rhode Island. COnnechcui, and
eastern NSo York, rain briIk ]Rorthsriv to north aIteriv
Winds.
For the District of Columbia, Delaware, Mary
land. eastern Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, rain,
followed by CLEARING. s~outherly winds shifting to
brisk nOrthwesterly.
For western Pennsylvania aud Ohio, snow in north.
ern, rain in southern portion, followed by clearing
and colder; winds becoming fresh TO brisk north,
westerly.
For western New York, snow; brisk uortherIy
Winds, .
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04

PATERSON. y. j.. Feb. 3.-Burglars entered
the jewelry store Of Charles Kelly. on North
Main street. early this morning and stole
about 5000 worth Of jcwclry. The thieves also
tried to crack the safe, but did not sue
coed, They knocked OF the com biuatinn key
further. The safe is in plain view Of the
gtrant
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04
coLLrDED ~ 4 s4NDsroRm.
An Engineer and Fireman Killed in n Rail
rOmh Mreck Mt Snn simon. Aril.

road Wreck nj san simon, Ariz.
TUCSON. Ariz.. Feb, IA west-bound local
freight train and the pay car special. going
east. collidcd near San Simon while going
through n glndstorm. Fireman Albert Faver
was instantly Killed. Engineer Ralph Fetterly
was hai,Iy injured ana Engineer James i.eayitt
hours laIpr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04

Col. Michael ]. Dady of Brooklyn. accompa-
MED by AN engineer and II lawyer. will sail to-
day for Havana to look after his big sewer con-
tract. lie is not expected back for several
weeks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04

ALBANY, Feb. 3.-The Court OF Appeals TO-
day took a recess of three weeks. until Heb. n.
4 number OF unlmpOrtaut decisions were
handed down. ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04
Successful BuSiness Transactions

are brought about through Tar SUNS Advertising
columns in less time than through other medinms
tho chief cause being the reliability OF bofh ths
Feadsr Apd, sdyertiser.-AdV ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-02-04

No better market is open TO you. providing your
sSSas As EaLlAil+ than hs BsAasSS q SAI sUS.-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20

gion or let it alone. 1t is the knowledge
of all that defaulters all over the land, nine
out of ten times began with gambling.
Take a man who is custodian of somebody
else's money and let him get to gambling
and he is in danger.
1.-The constitutionality of the law is to be
tried take it If it is held unconstitu-
tional the fragrant violati of the moral
sentiment of this state will result in Il
much more stringent law being passed.
Justice walks with leaden heel but see
strikes with an iron hand If the peopis
of Alabama will assert themselves, as I
think they WILL the next legislature will
place it where the fair association can't
throw off. l have great respect for a cor
poraton which says l am incorporated for
a purpose Help yourself. But for a COR
poraton incorporated for one purpose and
doing another, l have contempt. The man
who rents rooms for gambling is just as
culpable as the man who runs At.
Captain White: More so, for he takes no
chances
Mr.. smyer: more so, because he hasn't
the manhood to acknowledge it."
Captain White said the only objection
he could see with the law against pool-sell-
ing and book-making was that it did not
make them felonies.
A collection was taken up. after which
the meeting adjourned.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20
HIGHWAYMEN ARRESTED
For Having Robbed Two Old Negroes
Thursday Night

Ed McCluster. Charlie Pedeman and
George Fontenberg have been arrested by
Officers Disheroon and Bodeker on Il
charge of highway robbery.
1t is alleged that these are the three ne
groes who held up and robbed Monroe
Pearson and another negro named Thorn
ton at salter station three nights ago. The
men all denied their guilt but the two old
negroes identified them as being the guilty
persons.
A clue to the robbers was obtained by the
information that they had seen Monroe
Pearson with money on the day previous
to the robbery and that all three of them
had gone out on the same car with him and
Thornton that night. The conductor iden-
titled them as being the same men who
went out on the car.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20
A NEW SERGEANT
1t is Necessary That Captain Weir
Have an Assistant

On account of the immense amount of
work which has fallen on Captain Weir, of
the police department, during the last few
months it has become necessary that a
sergeant be appointed At the next meet
ing of the police commission Chief Austin
will make a recommendation to this effect
and it is likely that his wishes will be
granted.
If appointed the sergeant will work an
assistant to the captain in visiting the diff
ferent beats at night. As it is, Captain
Weir has to cover an immense amount of
territory, and he can hardly do this and
attend to the business which has accumu-
lated in the meantime.
AS to who the sergeant will be is mat
ter of uncertainty. There will likely be APP
plications from Several of the older men,
bers of the force.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20

tice this doctrine But fear we have some
Methodists who are high church in spirit
Value of the Personal Christ
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20

Coleman Ward has returned from New
York after an extended visit in that city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20
Judge Feagin's Decision

1--WE are estopped now for while by
decision of the court and We abide by it.
We make an appeal with the hope the SUI
preme court will declare the law against
bookmaking and pool selling constitutional.
and If it does there will be grave conse-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20
THE COURT.

The criminal court will take up non-capi-
tai felony cases today.
The grand jury will reconvene after a re-
cess of several weeks.
Circuit court will convene at 10 a. m.
with Judge e. b. Altman of Tuscumbia pre-
siding Judge Coleman goes to Tuscumbia
to hold court for Judge Altman, who is in
eligible to sit in some cases to come up
in his court this week
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20


E ]. Smyer was next introduced. He
said:
rye have sanitary laws which may in
convenience some individuals but they are
for the protection of the community at
large. We have quarantine laws which
work hardship to individuals but they are
necessary for the protection of society at
large.
I'm 1897 the moral Sentiment of the state
said, through its representatives. that it
was in danger from pool selling on races in
and out of the state and put law on the
statute books against the same. The moral
sentiment of all Alabama said that men en-
gagged in that business must yield whatever
choice they might have for the public good
'In society you are your brothers keep
err No man can Hive without having infiu-
ence On his fellowman. The world is bet
ter or worse for your having lived. The
question is whether we will protect our
homes, our families from this moral conta-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20

Frank Saltzman is convalessing from a
severe attack of appendicitis.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20
PERSONAL.

Judge J. J. Mayfield of Tuscaloosa was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Tom Woolsey of Selma is visiting
Miss Nabb at the Morris.
Frank Satzman is convalessing from a
severe attack of appendicitis.
Coleman Ward has returned from New
York after an extended visit in that city,
Miss Walters of New Orleans, who has
been with friends in the city the past few
days, left last night for her home.
Arthur Koenig of McGraw, N. Y, for
merly with J. L. Chalifoux & Co. of this
city, is visiting relatives in Birmingham.
Wallace Munro, representing Lewis Nor
rison, who appears here next Saturday in
Frederick the Great, was in the city Sat-
urday arranging for the engagement.
DR.. Byron Dozier will leave this after
noon for New Orleans, where he will spend
the winter in Tulane Medical college, TAX
ing post graduate course in surgery
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20
ATTENTION. 5

Why take dusty hot, alI-rail ride to the
east when you can for less money, go via
the Central of Georgia Railway companv
to Savannah and thence TO New York ana
Boston on one of their palatial ocean
steamers. All rates include meals and
berth aboard steamers. There Is nothing
more bracing than an ocean voyage at this
season of the year. For full informa ton
apply to Scion Jacobs, Commercial Agent,
No. 1015 First avenue. S-27-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR SHERIFF.

George w. Sherling is a candidate for
Sheriff of jefferson county, subject to the
action of the democratic party.
E. L. Higdon Is a candidate for sheriff
of jefferson county, subject to the action
OF the democratic party.
James A. Downey IS a candidate for sher-
in of Jefferson county subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic party. 9-1S-tf
Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff
OF jefferson county, subject to action of
democratic party.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-20
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is a candidate for Treas
urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic party.
H. c. Miller Is a candidate for treasurer
of Jefferson county subject to tSe action
nj thu Democratic party,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-03
The Irrigation Congress.

No legislative or other authority is,
of course, vested in such gatherings,
but it does not necessarily follow that
they are devoid of interest or of bene-
fetal results, says the BoZeman Avant
Courier. The irrigation congress is
usually composed of intelligent and
prominent citizens from the various
communities or commonwealth deeply
interested in the subject of irrigation,
and an interchange of views on the i'm
portant subject, and a comparison or
the various methods employed by idf-
ferent communities, with varying SOILS
and water supplies, can hardly be at
tended by other than beneficial results.
Then there is the important question,
raised within the past few years, IN re-
gard to the duty and obligation OF the
general government to construct sys-
tenn of reservoirs on somewhat eS-
tensive SCALE for the storage OF at
least a portion of the immense HOW OF
water constantly running to waste, ana
to utilize it under proper regulat TONS
for the reclamation of the arid, and
at present unproductive, public domain
In most instances the undertaking is
too extensive and expensive for private
enterprise. while without proper lrri-
CATION facilities, such as the govern
ment alone can furnish, millions or
otherwise fertile acres in the West and
Southwest muSL remain iiiue ,iiii'etS q
barren waste-unsettled ana unpro-
ductive. Such questions can be intelli-
gently discussed at such gatherings
and. perhaps, such plans matured for
such concert of action on the part of
the various communities interested as
may Importantly help TO bring about
favorable national legislation on the
subject This also seems to be Senator
Carriers view of the situation; and he
has, not only in a very able and COM
prehensive public address on the sub
iect. clearly stated his yeiws, but has
foreshadowed the efforts he intends to
put forth in congress towards secur-
ing suitable appropriations to inaugu-
rate and carry out to a successful
issue an extensive system of water
storage for the reclamation of such
areas as cannot be reclaimed by private
enterprise.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-03
To Eructify the Land,

1t can be conclusively shown that the
arid belt has productive capacity that
cannot be equaled in the temperate
zone, provided the soil is properly
fructified by water, says the Butte In
ter Mountain. It's rich volcanic ash has
a cereal producing power of marvellous
scope and durability When to this
fact is added the impossibility of crop
failure under irrigation, and the ability
of the husbandman to figure with al
most certainty upon the character and
condition of his crops when planted,
and thus adjust his expenditures to
his income, the advantages offered by
this method of farming become at once
apparent. 1t lies within the purview of
an irrigation congress to set before the
world incontrovertible facts as to the
advantages that will accrue from the
reclamation of the useless wastes of ter
ritory now known as the arid belt. and
to show the best methods to pursue in
carrying out the great work of making
the desert blossom as rose Idle cap
ital can, in fact, find no better and
safer investment than retaining arid
lands, and it is one of the duties of an
irrigation congress to prove this state
ment to the world.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-03
When the Boys Reach Butte.

The reception accorded the LIST Mon
tana upon its arrival in San Francisco
is but a forerunner of what awaits
them at Butte upon their return to
their native state, says the Livingston
Enterprise. The committee having
charge of the reception has succeeded
in raising half of the 100000 necessary
to DO the proper thing for the boys,
and all citizens of the state will soon
be given an opportunity to contribute
towards the balance of the fund by
buying the badges, which will be put
on sale in every city. Whatever diffc, :
ences of opinion may exist as to the
justice of the cause for which the list
Montana has been battling in the Phil
ippines, all agree that the conduct of
our troops in the field entities them to
the best that the state can furnish
The administration at Washington may
be wrong. but the Montana troops were
right every time they were called upon
to face Mauser bullets. The first duty
of every true Montanan is to see that
he is the proud possessor of badge as
soon as they are put on the market.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-03

The chief feature about the imports is
the large proportion reported as coming
from the United States, which was this
year 66 per cent. of the whole. Part OF
these shipments We're silver refined here
from Mexican or other foreign ores or
base bullion, but the greater part was
from our own mines.
In the important shipments to the East,
the East Indies show only small de-
crease-G223, 635, or 5.8 per cent-While
there was an increase of G691, 999 or 1853
per cent. in the amount sent to China.
That country is taking a great deal of
silver this year. Besides the silver sent
there from London, considerable amounts
have gone from San Francisco and from
Australia: and we mentioned recently the
probability that a large amount from
Russia was going to China.
1t is somewhat singular that, while
there was a large increase In the silver
received in London from the Australasian
colonies, there was also a large increase
in the exports to those colonies.
The movement to European countries
shows no changes of importance, except
that Russia is still taking large quanu
ties of silver in a quiet way. Most of the
other states show very small increases, or
considerable decreases. Upon the whole.
the demand for silver seems to be well
maintained and the large supplies are alb
sorbed with very little Acknowledgements
neering and Mining Journal.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-03
Prospective Lightning.

A year from to-day and the politi-
cal pot in Montana will be on the boom.
Several gentlemen who imagine that
the lightning is very liable to strike
somewhere in the vicinity of their back
yard will be carrying around with
them the far away look of distress,
says the Montana Bulletin. All the
prospectives have not feet that will
snugly fit the shoes of the governor,
hence they will be compelled at least
for the next four years to wear their
own footwear. Senator Norris and
Governor Smith keep throwing bou-
auets at each other all the time, while
Senator Hoffman over on the east side
saws nothing, but it is said is saving
wood every hour Senator Mantle lies
back with a confident air, but when
the name of Kessler is sprung he starts,
jumps and quails before the growing
popularity of the soldier boy. 1t is
a game of checkers-one man is going
to win, but who?
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-03
A Toilette Sack,

In olden days, when we wanted to make
one of those convenient towels which kept
the shoulders and skirts free from hair
at the combing hour we cut a half circle
from the center of long strip of crash
and .Aen opened a slit down from the
straight line of the semi-circle to the edge
of the crash.
Now we have hit upon better plan: A
whole circle is cut in the center of a
handsome towel Through this the head
can enter, but the hole is made adjusta-
BILE to the smallest neck If the edges of
the circle are rolled a deep heading
sewed to this and frill of lace or edging
added to this again. A ribbon runs
through the heading as a drawing string,
and by its means the opening can be
drawn tight around the throat once athe
towel Is slipped over the head. Of course,
the front and back half of the towel hang
over the dress to protect it.
Once tried, this new way will not be
given up
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-03
An Advocate of Hanging.

We would favor a law making the
burglarizing of occupied houses also a
capital crime, punishable by hanging,
as is highway robbery in Virginia, says
the Sheridan Chinook. If there were
more laws of the Virginia type, only
made applicable to burglars as we'll as
highwaymen, there would be fewer
crimes of that class committed and pen
itentiaries of the country would not be
overcrowded with criminals as at pres
ent. Such a law would also effect
great saving to the states enterprising
enough to adopt that course, as ii
would avoid the needless expense of
supporting a worthless, useless and I'M
desirable class of citizens. Any man
who prefers to rob or murder his fell
low man rather than to labor honestly
for the means of subsistence is much
better off dead than alive, and any
community could well afford to try the
experiment of getting along without
him. Hang them all-they never will
be missed.