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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
WOLTERToS AND POST HoNORED.
Boys Brigade Presents Medals To Old
Members Who Went To War.

Lieutenant Thomas c. Wolverton and Ser
Reant William A. Post who served during the
late war in the Seventh U. S. Cavalry. were pre-
sented with medals on Monday night by
the Boys Brigade OF the Bergen Re-
formed Church in Jersey City. They
had been members OF the Brigade. The pre-
sentaton was made at a reception given
to the young men by the Brigade. The e1e<
cises opened with an invocation by Chaplain
Charles H. Jones. which was followed with an
address by Division Commander Charles W.
Laws. Tho presentation was made by Com
rade Charles r. Vale. who commended the
spirit OF patriotism which prompted the young
men to offer their services to their country and
said that their example was good ono for the
members OF the Brigade to follow IL the
occasion should arise. The medals are made
OF gun metal with figure in gold OF a young
man In the uniform Of the u. S. Cavalry.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
PRICE sTIRRiN6 UP MS NEW.

a Score of Tenderloin Cops Transferred
With View to Improving the Rest.
When Capt. Price returned from Ireland two
weeks ago he found that discipline in the
Tenderloin had become lax. to put 1t mildly
AS a result. score or moro policemen have
since been transferred to other precincts
Others who did too much talking and loafng
on post have been shifted about the precinct
TO quarters where they have not so many ac-
quaintances. Yesterday Price preferred charges
against man whom he found absent from his
post for thirty-lve minutes. Sergeant John
DAILY. known Familiarity as "Dopey." is said to
be not In line for transfer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
HELD FOR TET4NUS DEATH.
Motorman of Car That Caused tho Wound
Arrested for Mnnalnughter.

ORANGE. Aug. 15.-George NJ. 8. Woodruff a
motorman employed by the North Jersey
Traction Company. was arrested this morning
by Detective Drabel. OF Orange. and arraigncd
before Police Justice Bray on a charge OF man
slaughter. Woodruff was the motorman on
tho car which struck Albert L. Drake In Main
street. near Lincoln avenue. on July 49,
brakes thumb had to be amputated. and he
died In the Memorial Hospital on Aug. OF
lock jaw. Judge Bray sent Woodruff to Jail to
await the action OF the Grand Jury. At tho
hospital the house physician said at the time
of brakes death that tetanus had been caused
by the dirt which was ground into the wound
at the time OF the accident
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
MIR. REED SILENT.
Declines to Talk About tho Reported
Change in His Plans.

DeclineB to Talk ABOUT inc htpOrtou
Change In His Plans.
GRAND BEACH, Me-. Aug. 15.-The Hon.
Thomas B. Reed was sitting on the veranda Of
his cottage to-day. when Sun reporter called
to make inquiry as to the truth OF the latest
rumor that he has decided to remain in Con-
gross for the purpose OF fighting expan-
sion, The big Maine statesman smiled
complacently and replied to inquiries that
he hasn't made any talk for the newspapers
and doesn't intend to. He appears to be en-
toying life. sits out on his veranda. takes long
walks with his friends among the Grand Beach
summer colony. and is very much at ease. As
one OF his friends expressed it. The appears
like a schoolboy just after graduation day
Several well known Republicans OF his dis
trict have talked with him since he returned
home, and they ridicule the rumor that no Is
going back to Congress. They say there has
been no change In his plans and that he intends
to begin the practice of law in New York early
In September.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
Edward Il. Kes.ler Gets a 81 200 Place.

Edward F.. Kessler an active Twenty second
ward Republican. was yesterday appointed n
deputy at 81 900 year by Revenue Collector
Frank r. Moore, In Brooklyn. In place of
Henry W. Smith. Democrat, who resigned
Mr.. Kesler was one Of the speakers at tho
Acue Hill meeting last week. at which the
political management Of Lieut.. Governor Wood
ruff. Col. Michael ]. Dady. and Walter b. At
terbury was severely criticised. Collector
Moore and Postmaster Wilson are the leaders
In the Republican revolt In Brooklyn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
HARD TINE TRYING DUGGAN.
Cop Accused of Extortion Gains a Days
Delay by Keeping Away from Court.

Cop Accused of Extortion Gains a Days
Delay by Keeping Away from Court.
There was more trouble at Police Headquar-
ters yesterday afternoon at tho trial OF the case
against Policeman William DuRgan, who is
charged with being concerned in extorting
$500 from Roger Sheedy and his wife on the
pretext OF getting Job for Sheedy on the force
When the case was called Duggan failed to APP
pear. President York at once sent for Deputy
Chief CortriRht; when the Deputy Chief APP
peared Mr.. York said to him:
Il will stand no more nonsense in this case
I want you to send some OF your mon ND to
Duggan's house at once and bring him doWn
here"
Dueeans lawyer said he had been informed
that Ducxan was sick
II will stay here until the clock strikes to-
morrow morning" said President York dra-
matically. but I intend to close this case.
Duggan will be brought here. unless he is too
weak to walk. I have learned that he went on
the sick list on Saturday. that he is on it still
and that he was on it yesterday when he was
here on trial"
sheedy and his wife were ordered to remain
In the court room. They stayed until o'clock
and were then told to 60 and be on hand again
at noon to-day. few minutes later Capt
Fitzpatrick OF the Bronx Park squad. to which
DuRRan belongs reported by telephone that
DuRRan had not been at home since 10 o'clock
this morning. The captain was directed by
Mr.. York to find Duggan. detain him and
produce him at headquarters at noon to-day.
Soon atterwsrd Duggan himself appeared. He
offered NO excuse for his absence After an in
tervew with Deputy Chief Cortright he was
taken to President York's office. where. among
other things. he was told to be present without
fail at o-day's hearing OF his case. President
York would not say what the other things were
that he said to Duggan. nor would Duggan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
BRIDE OF THREE DAYS DEAD.
mrs Pahlman Turned on tho Gas after
Bidding Her Husband Goodbye.


Bidding Her Husband Goodbye.
BALTIMORE. Aug. 15-Mrs. Adolph Pahlman.
tyoung German woman and q bride OF three
days, was found dead in bed at her boarding
pace this morning. the victim OF Illuminating
gas She was native OF Vienna and came here
iast February on n ticket sent by her nance
Auolph l'ahlman. an electrician on the steam
snip WlIIehad. On Sunday last Pahlman re-
turned to Baltimore from trip across the
ocean and they were married Tomorrow she
was to have returned to Germany and her hus-
nAnd Intended to join her in Hanover, whore
ne Intended to settle in business.
Last night the bridal couple entertained a
number'of friends. and did not retire until after
~ o'clock. This morning at 4 O'Clock. the
bridegroom arose to reach his ship in time to
report AT g O'Clock. His wife went with him to
the door Of the room. and both were heard to
laugh Raily as he went down tho stairs. 1t IL
thought that she went back into the room and
got into bed again. turning out the light Mt the
same time and thus turning on the gas When
The brides body was found this morning. the
engagement and marriage rings were on the
AAgers' and the marriage certificate lay on tho
oeI' brightly colored German lettered scroll.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16

Justice MoAdam Believes with Justice
Maddox That It's Unconstitutional.
John ]. Faon moved before Justica Mo-
Adam OF the Supreme Court. yesterday. for
the appointment Of a referee to pass upon his
claim for $1,000 for his expenses in fighting
his removal as Warden of the Tombs. The
claim Is made under tho Ahearn law. which
Justice Maddox in Brooklyn held to be uncon-
stltutlonal. Judge McAdam admitted that he
also believed tho law to be unconstitutional
but he said he would consider the cases sub
mitted to him on the briefs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
FOUND THREE LOST CHILDREN.
A Dog with Them Guarded Them Through
tho Night In the Woods.


tho Night In tho Woods.
w1NsTEp, Conn.,. Aug. 15.-Thres small col
ored girls became lost In the woods while ber-
rypickine on Canaan Mountain in the town OF
Norfolk yesterday afternoon. They were AM
ME. six years old her sister Susie. aged eleven
daughters OF William Bail ey. q stone mason
employed by o. NJ. Snow 4 Bon. and Bessie.
the fourteen year old daughter OF Charles
Crosby, all OF whom live In sparsely settled
part OF Norfolk. The children we're accom-
panied by Fritz, tho large watchdog OF the
Baileys. As soon as It was evident last even
ing that the children were lost. small search
ing party with lanterns started out in search
OF them.
The party secured the woods until midnight
and returned home without having discovered
q clue to the lost ones About day break this
morning posse was formed and again entered
the woods. Bailey and gang OF men walked
towards East Canaan. while the other members
went In the opposite direction. After tramping
Ave miles Bailey heard faint noise in
answer to one OF his loud yels. 1t
was then about one o'clock this afternoon.
Fifteen minutes later the searching party
heard rustic in tho leaves and blocking in tho
direction from which the noise came discerned
Fritz running towards them. The dog led his
master to large boulder, under ono side Of
which was found the lost berrypickers. I'M
harmed. but badly frightened. The children
were carried homo on tho shoulders Of tho
elated men.
Bessie said: I'VE couldn't find our way out
OF tho woods, 1t commenced to grow dark
quick and all OF us. with Fritz. crawled under
a big stone and went to sleep. Annie cried.
but we told her that Fritz wouldn't let the
dark hurt her"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
Cavalry Deserter Attempts Suicide.

CHICAGO. Aug. 15.-George X. Davis. OF Mil
waukee. while a member OF Troop b, Fifth
Cavalry. at Tampa. Fla. deserted from the
army TO marry Miss Elsie Sweet. OF Chicago.
whom he met while in the South. His wife
recently deserted him and last night he at
tempted 70 hang himself. but was cut down
before he was dead. He will be court mar
tailed for desertion.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
PAID TO ESCAPE ARREST.
Servant Girls Tale of Hold-Up by Which
She Lost Her Savings.

Servant Girls Tale of n Hold-Up by Which
She Lost Her Savings.
made a complaint Of extortion. yesterday. In
the Essex Market Police Court against Adam
Levesky and Teufel Kurosky. OF 10 Ludlow
street. The two and another man. she said.
met her on Monday night in Hester street and
accused her OF having committed robbery In
q house where she was employed as n servant.
The third man represented that he was
policeman. and offered to refrain from arrest
ing her II she would give the three $50. She
gave $1S. all the money she had. and then
called policeman. who arrested Kurolsky and
Levesky. The pretended policeman got away.
Tho two prisoners were held in $1,000 bail
each for examination.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16

Deputy Sheriff Rodloy took possession yes
terday OF the Hote! Graham Mt Madison avenue
and ElGhty-ninth street. under two executions
for $3.50 against tho proprietor. Mrs. Eliza
Knox. Mrs Knox is tho daughter OF n well-
known hotel keeper Of Boston. and she has
managed the Hotel Graham since Feb.
last. when she succeeded Chas. A. Pearson.
The sheriff sold out yesterday the right. title
and interest of the National schuetzen Bund
OF the United States OF America In nag. deck.
nve silver cups and nineteen medals under an
execution for 1858 In favor OF Judge Lorenz
Zsller The sale realized SIS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
O. A. IT. AND CoMMIssI0,kR EVANS.
The Report OF the Investigating Committee
as to Penkinns Not Yet Mritten.

The Report or the InvesttgRting Committee
as to Pensions Not Yet Written.
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Aug. 15.--COl. II. B.
Case. a member Of the Special Committc OF the
q. A. II. to investigate tho Office Of Pension
Commissioner II. c, Evans to-day denied that
the Committee had exoncrated Mr.. Evans
Col. Case made the following statement:
There has been no report Of the Committee
given out. The report is not yet written. In
divdual members may have their own views
but what these views are do not know.
have not been advised OF them. and on some
questions l have not even now formed an
opinion. In few days l shall submit my
views to the Chairman. r. d. Brown. OF Zanes-
Vile. O.. who will draft the report to be sub
mitted to the Committee at It's meeting In
Washington about Sept LIST. Then, and not
until then. will the members know what the
report will be-"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16

HAcKENsAcK. n. j.. Aug. 15,-Mrs. Jacob
Ters OF Paramus. aged seventy-hve years. went
to the Underclifr Depot OF the Erie Railroad
this morning to take train. but missing It,
she started to walk mile to Ridgewood. where
more trains stop. Seeing train approaching
her she stepped to the eastbound track to avoid
Il and was killed instantly by an express train
going the other way.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
ASSEMBLY TAKES 4 VACATION.
Brice Put II Through in tho Council While
Oakley Was Off Duty.

Oakley Was Off Duty.
In the Council yesterday Vice Chairman
Oakley left tho chair for moment. and called
on Mr.. Brice Tam to preside. Mr.. Brico has
tried unsuccessfully several times to get the
Council to take n vacation. AS soon as he got
into the chair he said:
1T is moved and seconded that this body do
now adjourn until Sept s.
Several mbcrs tried to object. but Mr. Brice
put the question and declared the motion car
red Mr.. Oakley opened the door OF the
chamber in time to hear him say:
This body is adjourned until Sept. g."
All the mcmbers laughed. and finally Mr..
Oakley smiled himself. The Aldermen also
adjourned to Sept D.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16

ATLANTA. GA. Aug. 15.-The Mayor Wood
ward matter has reached definite conclusion
Mayor Woodward has pleaded for one more
extension OF cemency, and has promised to
resign finally when he again yields to whiskey.
The Council has let the matter pass at this. and
the prosecution will BIO dropped. All tho Coun-
cllmon voted for this measure with one exeep-
ton Mr. MayRon.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
LONG ISLAND CITY SOU1BBLE
Tho Judgment Obtained by ths Fast River
Gas Company Set Aside.

Gus Company Vet AAfds.
Supreme Court Justice Slower ia Brooklyn
yesterday. granted an application to set aside
a judgment OF 81, OSS, 2B. obtained by tho East
River Gas Company against the old nun icpal-
ity OF Long Island City. and allow the City OF
New York to come in and defend the suit. The
judgment was obtained for Eas furnished the
public buildings in Long Island City After
consolidation, the company began mandamus
proceedings to compel Comptroller Coler to
pay the amount Of tho judgment. The Comp
troer ascertained that part OF the bill was for
gas furnished the City Hall OF Long Island
City, which was leased from former Mayor
Patrick ]. Gleason, who had agreed to light the
building.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
DEER MAY BE KILLED NOT.
More of Them in tho Adirondack than In
Any Other Senson in Twenty-Five Years.

Moro OF Ehem IN INC AuITOHNuCRS than III
Any Other Senson in Twenty-Five Years.
ALBANY. Aug. 15.-The open season for deer
began to- day and will continue until November
IA. Deer are reported to be moro plentiful this
season than at any other time in the last
twenty-five years. 1t is estimated that there
are between 25.000 and 10000 in the Adiron-
dacks.
The. state authorities expect that large
number will be killed in the first days OF the
season. because the deer are tame and will not
be shy OF the hunters. As showing the num-
bers OF deer 1t is related that 1t has been neces-
sary to send two inspectors to Jefferson county
to look after several deer reported to have
strayed from tho Adirondack to a tract Of
country known as Pine Plains. This place Is
situated in the midst Of a farming country.
The inspectors were sent to protect the deer
from illegal hunters.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
Milk Cans Must he Cleansed.

ALBANY. Aug. 15.-state Agricultural Com
missioner Wieting has sent n letter in which
he, Gays he has been informed that many
OF the milk dealers in large cities return
milk cans uncleGnsed and in filthy condition.
This is. in my judgment" says Mr.. Wieting.
"a violation Of the State Agricultural law.
You will. therefore. notify such milk dealers In
your districts that further practice OF this kind
will be followed by prosecution for violation
Of the law"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
s.,lor., Fight May Have Fatal Result.

Two sailors aboard tho schooner Robert Nc
Farland. lying at the Port Johnston coalwharves
at Bayonne. engaged In a fierce fight with
knives at midnight OF Monday. The result was
the probable fatal stabbing OF one. Andrew
johnson. a Swede. and the arrest OF the other.
Frank Paterson. on a charge OF atrocious
sault. which is likely to be altered to murder
or mAnslaughter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16

The storehouse and lumber yard Of s. Jacobs
& Son. at 422 and 424 East 1929 street. was
damaged to tho extent Of about $4,000 by fire
early last night. Tramps are supposed to have
caused the blaze. The building next door was
in danger for a time. and Mabel Petersen. 4
years old. who was asleep on the second floor.
and Margaret. her 17-year- odd sister. were res
cued down the stairs amid some excitement.
the baby by William Davis. a Harlem commits
sion merchant
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
Will Return to Atlanta for Trial.

Mahlon Wallace Madison, who is charged
with ombezzling $1,000 from the Fourth
National Bank OF Atlanta, was arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioner Shields
yesterday. He waived examination and said
he was willing to go back to Atlanta without
further legal fighting. He was traced here
through a correspondence he began with
Atlanta friepda.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
rerrn Gotten Company in a Rece,ver,s Hands

PERTH AMBoY. N j., Aug. 15.-The Standard
Terra Gotta Company ofthis city has gone into
the hands OF a receiver on the application OF
Albert Bolschweiler. a stakeholder. made on
the ground that the Company had not funds
with which to carry on business. Vice-Chan-
cellor Pitney appointed George ]. Haney tenn
porary receiver last Saturday. He has also
been appointed receiver Of tho Company's as
sets in Pennsylvania. New York. Rhode Island
and Massachusetts,.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
LADY FISH AND COVFISH.

Sergeant-Maior Squirrel-FiSh md Four
Eyed Fish In From bermuda.
Six tanks OF fish, caught In tho neigh borhood
OF Bermuda. arrived Yesterday from that
island on the steamship Trinidad and were
taken to the Aquarium. Among the collection
are a queen turbot three feet long. a Spanish
ladyhsh. six cowAsh. q serEennt-major. Q
squirrel fish and four-eyed fish.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
Mistook His Neighbor for n Ground Hog and
Killed Him,

sTRoUDsBURG. Pa. Aug. 15,-Godfrey Tran
sue. OF Near Shawnee. a well-known farmer
was shot and instantly killed yesterday. by
Hampton Predmore, a neighbor. Hampton
mistook Transue for ground hog. Transue
was lying in a crouched position waiting for n
ground hog. Predmore secured a 32-calibre
rife and crept after the supposed ground hog.
Predmore following the usual custom In hunt
ing the animals. got within fifty yards OF tho
weeds and shot.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
G.F..s.F F. and y. F. H. Forms the

ID. C. F. l.. U. A. of N. Y. and n. j.
The local unions OF the United Association
OF Journeymen Plumbers, Gas Filters. Steam
Filters and Steam Filters Helpers. in the States
OF New York and New Jersey. announced yes
terday that they had formed the District Coun-
Gil Of Federated Locals of the United Associa-
ton OF Now York and New Jersey. There are
twelve local unions with an aggregate member
ship OF :. 700 In the council.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
PACKAGE CONTAINING s7,o1s STOLEN.
Canadian Express Agent Hid 1t In the Chin.
neY Where tho Thieves FOmnh IL.

JoLIETTE. Que. Aug, l5.-ThO Canadian
Pacific station at this place was robbed OF
package of money containing S7.Ol5 last night.
The money belonged to the BanIuo Rationale. it
having been sent TO branch here. The station
master. who's also express agent. received tho
money at $50 O'Clock last evening. but says
he could not opeR the safe as the com bnation
was mixed. He then hid the package In q
chimney hole down In the cellar.
This morning the money was zone. This is
the third robbery which has occurred at Toilette
station since 1890.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
B.fBY EAR HER GETS A YEAR.
Four Months Old Infant was Found
n IL IIeI II nnilaa.

Mrs. Ellen Collins. fifty years old, Of PA East
Sixty-thrd street. was sentenced in the Court
OF Special Sessions. Yesterday. to one year in
the pcnitentiary COR maintaining a baby farm
without license. In Wis ting the womans
rooms to investigate the cause Of infants cries
heard In the neigh borhood. two agents Of the
Children's Society found child four months
old. dying from want OF proper food
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
Sympathetic strike In a sh,pyard.

strike OF the blacksmiths and machinists
was ordered yesterday at the shipyards OF A.
fletcher. 4 Co., Hoboken. in sympathy with the
ObTike OF the boiiermakers which went into
<eueet about two weeks ago.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16

WALTHAM WATCHES
The best and most reliable timekeepers
made in this country or in any other.
The "R1zvrside o,as"ocD increment IS 1e7oeIed
Throughout sevth ,wbies and sa&bA1,ss.
Fer sale by all jewelers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-06

legged purpose of the Republicans TO
amend the New York charter so as to
give Albany more power over affairs in
this city has been taken up by Tam
many, which expects to win several dis.
trtcts in this city with the home rule"
cry.
Chairman O'Dell, OF the Republican
state committee, estimated that the Dem
ocrats will gain not over three seats, but
the general opinion is that the Demo-
Gratis will gain at least twice as many as
that. Except for the efforts Of the in
dependent labor men the fusion countj-
campaign has Jagged, the bad blood en-
gendered by the fights between the Re
publicans and the Citizens Union in as
sembly districts having affected the coun-
ty ticket.
In the Nineteenth assembly district
in this city, where Robert Mazet Re
publican, is opposed for Reelection by
Perez NJ. Stewart, Citizens Union, nom
tnee, indorsed by Tammany, the Demo-
Gratis profess the utmost confidence in
Stewards election. In this district the
campaign has been as hot as any ever
waged in New York city, Mr.. Croker and
other Tammany leaders seeking revenge
for their sufferings before the Mazet
Investigating committee, and the Repub-
hcan organization doing Its utmost TO
return Mr. Mazet