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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
DIED IN SWITZERLAND.

Planfed. May % (SpecaD.-Mrs Ernest 7. walz.
OF La Grande-ave.. died suddenly yesterday a. We
way, Switzerland, from asthma. while travelling
abroad with her husband for the benefit OF his
health. Mr.. Wall and HE daughter, Miss Gertrude
Walz who accompanied her parents. win return
Plainheld for burial. Mrs Wall was nfty-four
Lewis OF Brooklyn and had lived in Plainneld
about twenty-five years. She was member OF the
Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. She leaves
a husband. one daughter. Miss Gertrude Walz: two
sons. Frederick Wall. OF this city, and the Rev. e.
Louis Wall, missonar. in the South; TWO sisters,
Mrs Frank A. Barnaby, OF this city. and Mrs. Van
Aglen. Of Roselle. and a brother Daniel f. Lewis.
BROOKLYN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
CONDITIONS IN THE SEVENTH WARD.
THE NEED OF REPUBLICAN REORGANIZATION
ILLUSTRATED

The disrupted condition of the Republican party
in Hudson County because Of the disposition OF a
few TO assume authority party masters. was
painfully evident at the investigation OF the Sew
enth Ward Republican Association to ascertain the
cause OF defeat at the recent election. The as
ISOLATION is composed Of members OF the County
and City Committee. The ward has a normal Re-
publican majority, but there two rival clubs that
have been at variance for a long time. and each
has endeavored vanquish the other, and both
sides have made charges of disoyalty
At the charter election the Democrats carried
the ward by large majority. and the ward as
ISOLATION decided on an inqusition The investiga-
ton held Thursday night proceeded quietly and
without finding any evidence OF dsloyalty against
the precinct workers. After the meeting President
William Il. Reed. of the ward association, and
Henry C. Petty prominent Republican had an
angry discussion. Reed called Petty loafer and
but for the Interference Of friends blows would
probably have been exchanged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
NEW JERSEY NEWS. |
LIQUOR AT TIE MONTcLAIR CLUB.

LICENSE OBTAINED FROM JUDGE FoRr-Ir rs
LIKELY TO BE CONTESTED.
Montclair May 2s (speciaD.-The Montclar Club
yesterday obtained license to sell liquor from
Judge J. Franklin Fort, at Newark under an act
- the Legislature passed in 1891 relating 10 social
clubs.
The granting OF the license has stirred up nor
nets nest and the prospects, that there will be
contest In the courts 10 test the Legality or the
act Montclair, ever since 1t adopted the town form
OF government has granted it's own liquor licenses:
and IT was expected that the club members would
Apply 70 the Council In July for license me
majority OF the Councilmen. II Is said. are opposed
10 the license and therefore the application was
MADE TO the court Town Counsel Badgley doubts
me constitutonality cf the law and will bring II
night.
license from the County Court now adorns the
CORRIDOR or the clubhouse and lduor sold In the
place last night 1t is said that there will be some
resisna lions from the club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
CAPTAIN BLOOMSBURG DEAD.
HE HAD BEEN SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PENN'
sYIvANrA FERRIES FOR SEVENTEEN YEARS.

Captain Robert Bloomsbury. superintendent OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's ferries at
Jersey City. died yesterday at his home. No. i2s
Prince-st. Bordentown.n from complication OF
diseases He had hs6h III several weeks HIS
death is deeply deplarsd by the attaches OF the
ferries. for he was kind genial conscientious
and competent officer Captain bloomsbury was
born in Philadelphia on October Is. 1879. and en-
tered the service OF tho Camden and Amboy Rail
road Company August l. 1874. as fireman on
liable and was steadily advanced until he became
superintendent OF its boats. which carried passen-
the terminus of the railway lire at South Amboy
When the Pennsylvania Railroad Company alb
sorbed the Camden and Amboy and abolished the
water route, Superintendent bloomsbury was re,
tanned In its service and In 1852 he was appointed
superintendent OF the Jersey City ferries. and by
his skful management aided materially in the de-
velopment of the ferry service Captain Blooms
burg was married in 1852 His wife survives him.
He leaves also two married daughters and a son.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning At
his home, and a special train will convey the en-
ployes OF the ferries and friends from Jersey City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
No PLACE FOR TMBEoTLE CHILDREN

Judge Blair OF Hudson County Court OF Quarter
Sessions yesterday ordered the. release from the
county jail OF sevenyear-old Robbie Scott and SIX
vear-od Julia Brown. both Hoboken children. who
were committed from that city by Recorder Stanton
FOR examination by County Physician Converse as
that they be delivered back TO the custody OF the
Hoboken authorities The children are imbeciles
and were placed in charge OF the police by their
parents who said that they could do nothing with
them Postmaster Barck said that he could not
send them 10 the almshouse to the Home for I'm
fortunate Children at Vineand which is overcrowd-
ed and that the Recorder did the next best thing
The police were loath TO take the children back.
hut placed them In cells
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
DAVIS TIGHTEysl HIS GRIP.

ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES TO BE NOMINATED At
LARGE INSTEAD OF By DISTRICTS.
The Hudson County Democratic Committee
met last night in Jersey City and adopted an
amendment that in future all the Assembly can
didates be nominated at large in the county
instead OF by the old Assembly districts. This
strengthens Bob" Davis's control OF the NOM
nations and will prevent, the nomination OF
men who may be independent. such as Assem-
blyman Bruder.
The committee expelled Committeeman Lilly.
OF Bayonne. for disloyalty. and censured John
Reilly. the leader OF the Fourth Ward Of Ra-
yonne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
NEW TRUST COMPANY TO BE FORMED.

The organization Of a new trust company Will
soon be an accomplished fact in Newark. The capt.
tai will be 81 10000 Of which $4,000 will be capital
stock and $4,000 surplus George G. Frelinghuysen
will probably be elected president Among others
Interested are l. Herbert Ballantine. John 0. H.
Pitney Edward l. Dobblns. OF the Mutual Life
Insurance Company and Samuel s Dennis Il Is
Understood that they are connected with the Equi-
table Life Assurance Society Of New-York or
heavily interested. A majority OF the stock Will be
held bv New Workers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
MARRIED LAST OCTOBER.

Hackensack May 26 (SpecaD.-Announcement was
made to-day that Thomas Agnew Terhune. son Of
Mrs. j. ID. Terhune and Miss Lillian Linkroum.
daughter OF CORTLAND Linkroum. were married in
New-York last October. The bridegroom is eighteen
years old and the bride Is seventeen AT the time
of the marriage Miss Dnkroum was pupil Of the
Hackensack High School, but she left the school
about the holidays. Nobody had the fantest inkling
OF the marriage until the announcement was made
to-day There was no objection by the parents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
srocKToys FUNDS SURRENDERED.

Camden May % (SpeciaD.-The Security Trust
and Safe Deposit Company turned over TO CITY
Counsel Bleaky this morning ss 434 30 the balance
NJ the funds IN that Institution which belonged to
the late town of Stockton. and which was deposited
10 the credit OF Peter Greenwald, treasurer. Con-
,roller fluffy said this morning that. from what
facts in his possession the affairs OF stockton
that undoubtedly there had been misapplication
OF the funds. City Counsel Beakly expressed the
same opinon adding that nothing could be done
to unravei the tangle until the books are obtained
He said that prompt and effective measures will be
taken TO get possession OF the books
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
RIG DAMAGES ASKED FOR AN EYE.

Arthur Marks six-year-old boy. through his
father william Marks. OF No. SS5 Grand-st. IL
sune the Union Pearl Button Works OF No. 23j
Berryst for the recovery OF $4,000 for the loss Of
his eye. alleged TO have been brought about by 2
,hs uirdov Of the factory The accident happened
on July ~ isss The boy was playing In his back
that n would be impossible for chip OF pearl large
enough 10 cause blindness 10 have passed through
acreen-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
MIST PAY THE INHERITANCE TAX.

surroeate Theodore II. sIlkman or Wesfchester
County Yesterday upheld Appraiser Frank L.
Young in placing tax Of 5000 on personal prop
ertv Of the value OF 10000 alleged to have been
transferred by Joseph Thorne prior to his death
The matter came before the Surrogate on an ap-
nea, from the decision OF the referee. The state
vas compelled 10 put the beneficiary, Mrs. Eunce
Hoff OF Sing Sing. on the stand. ana rely upon her
testimony The evidence of Mrs. Hon surclently
nroved that she only 10 enjoy the stock trans
ferred TO her on the death OF Joseph Thorne;
The Surrogate decided also that the STOCK was
not wholly beyond the control Of the testator until
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
GIFT CANDY MAY HAVE KILLED.

LITTLE LEON GRAsBERG DIED FROM ARSENIC
POISONING.
DR. Newman the Coroners physician. said last
night that Leon Grasberg ten years old. or No
81 Rockaway-aye.. died from the effect OF arsenic
poison. Leon became III after eating some candy
which had been given 10 him in the street by
strange man. Rabbi Leon Grasberg his father.
n teacher OF the Hebrew language, says that his
SON became seriously ~ at o'clock yesterday
morning and died three hours lated Persons living
ton has been Offering candy 10 their children for
several days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
THE WHOLE DEPARTMENT CALLED OUT.

The feather factory OF August Roeders in East
Mechanic-st. and New-Jersey-avc. Newark, was
partly destroyed by fire yesterday morning While
the FIRE was in progress three other alarms called
out the whole Fire Department. The feather fac
tory Is a branch OF one Of tho largest concerns in
the world. and most OF the work is done by ma
chinery Thirteer employees escaped from the build
ing The FIRE was confined the third and fourth
floors which were completely Quilted. The prin-
clpal loss was TO the machinery and on stock The
total loss will reach $4,000 and is covered by In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
FAILURE OF A GLASGOW IRON FIRM.

Glasgow. Scotland. May PA great sensation has
been caused by the failure of Nelson Bros. an
important firm engaged In the iron and steel trade.
They had long "beared'' Glasgow pig-iron ana
were heavily oversod when the corner in war
rants was engineered. II is calculated that the
concern lost s2000 during the last year. The total
OF the Liabilities is unknown.
Nelson Bros were the largest dealers ana ex-
porters OF ship-plates in Scotland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
ANOTHER DEMAND MADE.

The State Board OF childrens Guardians has
made another formal demand on the Hudson coun-
~ Board of Freeholders for the custody OF tho
children at the almshouse and for the surrender
OF one Of the children. Gertrude Elenoerg. for
whom It has a good home within the state. WITH
a family OF the same religious faith as the cnio,
II the child is not surrendered. the Board or
Guardians will appeal 10 the courts, and the cues
ton OF the constituonal:ty OF me ACT unaer WHOM
Tie Rnard was created will be decided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
HEBREW VETERANS SERVICES.

The annual memorial services OF tho Hebrew
Union Veterans Association were held last night
a. the Temple EMANUEL. and there was large
attendance. Colonel Joseph II. stiner presided ana
mace an address. John Palmer, formerly secre-
tsry Of State. also spoke. as did General James
X OB@irne and the Rev. DR.. Silverman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
sr4nagD ByusELF WITH scTs SORS.

John Lewis. twenty years old. livipg at No ~
commerce-st., Newark. stabbed himself six times
IN the breast with a pair OF scissors yesterday
morning and was taken to the hospital; lie VIII
Iecover Lewis returned to his home early yester-
day after drinking heavily. and complained tnat
man could not walk the streets without being ar
would lend and seiz9g the sss; s3n stse 6e
M scsssors away, and the son out OF the
house He was found by policeman. and taken
10 the city hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
BASEBALL PLAYERS ENJOTNED.

An injunction against Charles 3. Bloemecke and
others, owners OF the Newark Baseball Club. has
been granted by Vice-Chancelor Emery on appli-
cation OF John J. Cronin, a property-owner at
South Orange prohibiting the batting OF balls over
into the grounds Of the complainant. or any ,nu-
sance account of the game audible at complain
ants home. The injunction is preliminary. and does
not forbid the ball games.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
SEVEN YOUNG WOMEN GRADUATED

St. Marys Academy. In Newark. held fits COM
mencament exercises yesterday afternoon Mon
sgnor Doane. OF ST. Patrick's Cathedral. made an
address 10 the graduates. and the vaedictory was
delivered by Miss Katharine Mcdonald. There were
literary and musical exercise The graduates
honors; Katharine ". Mcdonald. May NJ. Nc
CURE. Leona J. Dyer, Christina B. Haligan. Teresa
c. Dyer and Grace Pardue Gold medals and
special prizes awarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
OBITUARY..
SAMUEL DREW.

The funeral OF Samuel Drew. formerly District
Attorney OF Cincinnati was held at his home. No.
1s McDonough-st.. last night. Euclid Lodge. f.
and A. NJ. took part IN the service. Mr.. Drew.
who was hny-four years old, was born in Maine,
andsh been a personal friend Of James G. Blaine
lie spent some time in Colorado in mining ventures
nd later went to Cincinnati where he became Dis
trict Attorney. For the last eleven years he had
practised law In Manhattan. In the last Presi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
EVIDENCE IN MURDER CASE AT SANTA FE.
PROBABILITY THAT THE CRIME WAS COMMITTED
WITH CLEAvER.

WITH A CLEAvER.
Santa Fe ~ NJ. May 26 (SpeciaD.-The hearing
OF the habeas corpus application OF Walter F..
Locke to-day developed strong evidence OF the
murder OF Frederick Merrill, OF Sterling, I'LL. by the
use OF a Ratchet or a cleaver. 1t was shown that
FIVE or six blows had been struck. that broke the
skull into sixteen pieces. Evidence that Merrill had
been discharged by Locke was not admitted by
Judge McFie although II would have shown that
Merrill and Locke had a misunderstanding The
case hangs upon alleged statement that Merrill
had gone away. telling of his intention to commit
suicide 1t is asserted that Locke wrote It, Experts
will be called TO testify. well four physicians.
Three post norton examinations have been held.
and the physicians disagree the question how
Merrill to his death. whether by bullet
fired out of the revolver that found in his hand
or by cleaver that IL Is known Locke possessed,
and OF which no trace has yet been found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
THE PEW JAMES b. LIGHTBouRNE.

sheepshead Bay Methodist Episcopal Church. who
died suddenly from heart disease on Thursday
night. was born in the West Indies seventy years
ago lie had been preaching since he was sixteen
years old He became licensed preacher In the
MethodIst Church forty-nve years ago. Eight years
ago ne was pastor Of the Fourth Avenue Methodist
Church and went from there 70 Sheepshead Bay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
,orrr POLITICAL CRISIS IN AUSTRIA.

norzz CABINETS OF THE DUAL MONARCHY EX-
PECTED TO RESIGN.
Vienna. May 26-The political crisis arising
49,, q, the Ausgleich the agreement under which
IN. cost Of the administration Of common anairs
., the Austro- Hungarian monarchy is borne by
both parts in a proportion agreed upon from
time 10 time between the two parliaments' If
intense. and both the Austrian and Hungarian
cabinets are expected to resign next week
In Czech circles the Cabinet of Count Won
rhun- Hohenstein is considered already fallen
although the reports of his resignation are not
confirmed ox,. ,u ho
formed to carry out the Ausgleich. and that
after this question is settled it will be replaced
by Ministry Of the Right.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
BOWyED IN TIE RARITAy.

New Brunswick. May % tspeciaD. George smith,
thirteen years old. was drowned this evening. He
lost his fishing line and in attempting to recover II
no waded beyond his depth in the Rarltan River
and was drowned The body was not recovered
up TO a late hour this evening. The boz was the
child of Thomas Smith. OF John-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
RUuOR OF A RESIGNATION.

1t is understood IN Newark that the Rev DR.. r.
NJ Luther pastor OF the South Baptist Church. in
that city. will resign. He has been pastor for
eight years. Mr.. Luther declined yesterday to ar.
6rYn or deny the statement II is also understood
that Dr. Luther will not accept another pastoral
charge but will take up literature and homiletcs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
RB1yGs HOME MORE SOLDIERS.

Tho limited States transport Mcclellan, Captain
Rrickley. arrived yesterday from Havana and San
tiago with eleven cabin passengers. fifty discharged
soldiers and 1853 men Of the 9Th United states In
fantry who were ordered TO New-York TO be dis
sangers was DR. NJ J. Roeman. OF the United
e,aees Marine Hospital who has been transferred
TO headquarters. at Washington ~ u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
AS QUICK TO INITIATE AS TO cRrr1cIsE.

From The Elizabeth Daily Journal
There few States which do their dsdain
New-Jerseys corporation laws and their authorization
Of business privstsering Trenton True American.
Very true: and there are still fewer states that
are not hurryins with sill possible haste to enact
exactly the same kind Of corporation lava that
New-Jersey has on her statute bookA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
THE REV John T. LANDRY.

The Rev. John T. Landry. who died on Thursday
was we'll known in educational circles In Brooklyn
In the carly days OF ST. Johns College he was IFS
nresident He also occupied the chair OF philosophy
Tor many years In Niagara College, IN Louisiana,
in which State he was born. He sfterward re-
turned TO St. Johns and taught mathematics MI
Landry was sixty years DID,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
THE OLD SCANDAL B0BS Up AGAIN.
ANOTHER EFFORT TO PURCHASE A NEW SITE
FOR THE JERSEY CITY SCHOOL WHICH VAS
DESTROYED BY FIRE

There are indications Of another scandal over tho
site for Public School No. 20. in Jersey City. Tho
schoolhouse was destroyed by fire on February g.
but the Board OF Education delayed action for
weeks, and then developed scheme 10 buy new
site. The scheme had to be abandoned and the
former Board decided 10 build on the old site. At
the meeting OF the Board OF Education on Thurs
day night the committee on the school was asked
10 make report. and. after discussion. Chairman
Witt Of the committee, boldly declared that az
the next meeting he would offer resolution 10 buy
new site. trhe majority of the Board promptly
ignored the committee and requested the Board %
Finance by resolution 70 purchase two additionai
lots adjoining the old site The Finance Commits.
sioners have authority 10 purchase the site; and
Commissioners Lenbeck. a member OF that i5oaro.
owns considera bic property in the Greenvlle dis
trict, where the schoolhouse is 10 be built
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27

PASSENGERS SENT TO HOFFMAN ISLAND
Twenty-three cabin passengers OF the Ward 1Ane
steamer Orzaba. which arrived yesterday from
Havana, were transferred TO HOFFMAN lsand TOT
observation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27

Inc Hooker has on board some passengers and
~ miles OF cable. to connect the important Islands
OF the Philippine group. She was to have taken
on some electric equipment at Gibraltar. at which
Place she stopped May Is and left May Is.
S Sne carried among her passengers William r. Fee.
nn,Hited States Consular Agent at Bombay ana ms
nHe and daughter They will disembark AT Co
ibombo. Ceylon. and proceed by mail steamer to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-27
cABLE.SHIP HOOKER AT PORT SAID.

Port SAID May 26.-The Gnited States cable-ship
nooker. from New-York May for Manila has ar
rived here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-19
sEAsONABLE HINTS.
Guard Your Health in Fall nnd
Early Winter.

A change from warm -l cold is always
attended with more dagger chan from
a cold 10 a warm temperature. hence tl3
greater mortality n0m Jung aud tAr0lr
diseases at this season ot tae yc4r 80
compared with sprlg
The best protection against colds a NOT
so much in extra clothing as IN g0c4
digestion.
II the digestion and circulation ssa
good, colds will be unknown.
Poor digestion causes poor circulation
OF the blood. and when IN this conAa.a
severe colds are contracted on the siga,-
est provOcation.
People who make a regular practice e
taking Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after
meals are free from colds. simply be-
cause their digestion is perfect, the hslrs
strong and regular, and the whole system
fortified against disease.
IL requires little argument 10 convince
any one that the best safeguards against
colds. pneumonia, and changes OF tem-
perature is q good stomach.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets taken after
meals ara dissolved and minging VITA
the food cause II 70 DO promptly oges.ol
and assimilated; they 90 this becauzs
they contain nothing but harmless dgos.
tive elements. which digest meat. egg
and other food even when the stomach
itself IS weak and faced.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets make people
well and keep Thorn well. and the be.
habit you can acquire is 10 make daily
use OF them at meals 20 keep the dges'
tive organs strong and Vigorous