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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
MANY COMPLAINTS AGAINST MIN.
FIRMS ALICE THAT KING sWlNpLhD THE"
nv MEANS OF WORTHLESS DRAFTS.

,,p,,e ,rJrGE THAT KING sW1NDLED THEM
BY MEANS OF WORTHLESS DRAFTS
-,..oo.,,.os Nahonv and Strip. Of Police Head
-,ors IN Wednesday arrested In Ffth-aNe'
yT,.aorict King alias Lester alias Wundt, thirty
800 ola u,bo saws he came from tho Pacihc coast
40 ,bono Captain McClusky. Chief Of the Detec-
tic rureau saws is one OF the cleverest s"lhuerS
49, bos aver had the fortune to capture. King or
roe,er or Wundt has only been IN the city since
last November. ,
His scheme the police say. was 10 go to prom'-
mont merchant buy a large bill OF goods and then
have false draft cashed
G. F Sageman of No. 34S Broadway says that
he bought 81 40 worth OF hosiery and had drait
for 800 drawn on the Donohue-Kelly Banking COM
panv. of San Francisco. cashed.
Osher & Schmidt o. No. &c Franklin-st.. say they
sold 81 400 worth OF goods to him and that they
cashed worthless draft for so on the same bank
ing firm In san Francisco :. ~ 1,.,-,. .
Henrv G. Squres & Son. Of No 20 Cortandt-st.
sar they sold $40 worth OF fishing tackle TO him
"' Asche & JACKIE Of No 81 Union Square, on the
sealskln sacque valued at $227. They also cashed
a draft on the Crocker WoOlworth Banking Com
pany. Of San Fr ncisco.
say they sold King 81 0c worth OF goods and cashed
a draft for 500 the same bank in San Francisco.
Thomas Kirkparick. Of 80 3Si Fifth,ave. allose
that :hey gave up diamond ring valued at $500 and
The Lchtenstein Millinery Company Of Fifth
ave, declare that they sold two hats valued at $50
and 60 shed a DART on the Donohuo- Kelly Banking
COMPANY OF San Francisco.
Captain McClusky said that there are numerous
other against him
King was arraigned before Magistrate Kudch
in jefferson Market Police Court yesterday and held
I'm $500 bail for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
THE PRIVATE LETTER-BOA NClSAN'H IT,

POSTMASTER VAN COLT BEGINS THE TASK OF
SURPRISING IT.
Postmaster Van Colt has for some time peen en-
gagged with the postal authorizes d "'T'''N
IN an effort TO suppress the private letter-poN h"
aooo IN tbis CITY and as a result he began yes
to-day q vigorous crusade against the system
All Of the patrons of these private letter-poN aee
49,, viii hA served with notices Of the detention
Of the Postoffice Of letters addressed 10 them iol
delivery through private letter boxes. 'eE WIN ~
racu,red before obtaining such mail. fulN 70 estap
IN thcir identify being compelled 10 give the!
fiI and correct names their exact phhefi reasons
Gov ba Wing their mail directed TO them thIousn Pi
,ot letter. boxes The Identification VIII nave TO nc
certified TO by some person h"o"" ~ Wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
REuEvBERED CHARITIES N HIS WILL

The will OF Thomas Jennett. liquor-deaier. VINO
had several saloons in this city. filed for pro-
bate In the Office OF the Surrogate yesterday The
value Of his property Is said 10 be unknown. lie
leaves 10 the Roman Catholic Church OF the I'm
maculate Conception IN East Fourteenth-st.. $500;
10 the church Of 81. Francis Xavier. $780, TO
81, Annc's Roman Catholic Church, n East
Twefth-st 5000; 10 St. Nicaolass Roman Cath
Ole Church. IN the town OF Louth. ireland,
s. 90: to the Church OF the Little Sisters OF the
Poor I'm West One-hundred-a nd hist. g. 800 ana
10 st Francis Xavier's club, 1900 The testator
leaves residue OF his estate subject 10 certain
conditions to his mother and his haf-ssters and
portion Of il will IN time revert 10 the institutions
mentioned in his viii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
ART ~ JEUTLRY.

Among tho most attractive sights In London are
the windows Of tho Partisan Diamond Company.
which has establishments in Regent-st. Bond-st.
and the Rurli ston Arcade This company has sue
ceeded in producing artificial diamonds pearls and
thor precious gems true TO nature that IL is
quite impossible for the uninitiate1 TO detect the
real from the artificial The settings Of the
finest workmanship and artistic designs. Many
ladies' who magnificent jcwelry have the Pa
rsian Diamond company produce faithful copies.
which take the place Of the genuine ordinary
occa sions without any being the wiser, and
the owners enjoy feeling Of security.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
UODERN LONDON.

Conspicuous among the many buildings that
have arisen the sites OF many old landmarks"
IN London is the handsome structure named Regent
House which occupies the site OF that ancient
church which for so long appeared entirely out Of
place surrounded by fine shops. The new premises
are located I'm Regent-st.. close to oxford Circus
and are occupied by Salvati Jesurum & CO. Ltd .
which is association Of the Venetian Allied Arts
comprising the celebrated lace manufactures Of
Jesurum and the industries OF the beautiful Vene-
tian mOsaics. blown glass and artisically carved
furniture for which Venice has been famous since
he time SfVlOck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
WARREN F. LELAND SERIOUSLY ILL.,
BROKEN DOWN AS a RESULT OF HIS RECENT


Warren F. Leland is seriously i'll AZ the Grenooe.
The burning Of the Windsor. the violent death or
his wife and daughter and the great trouble ne mas
undergone have Frustrated him. ana "hle ne r"'.'e'
for a time after the first shock he was yesterday
renorted 70 be weak nervous and broken down AT
the hotel II was said that absolute rest ana quiet
must be secured for Mr.. Leland. Even MS son
is not admitted to his room. II was announced.
Warren F. Leland. ir.. announced yesterday una
the funeral of the victims Of the NinGsor fo'ei
fire would take place next Monday or TUESDAY AT
tho church of the Heavenly Rest. He SAID no ar
rangements had yet been made for rebuilding the
hotel but that soon as his tather hau recoNe''i
tho subject would be taken up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
TT TELLS ABOUT THE WALTHAM WATcH.

The American Waltham Watch Company has Is
sued a thrty-sx- page illustrated brochure treating
of the perfected American watch The ILLUSTRATIONS
are admirable, and are mos, artisuoally arranged.
IT is bound in embossed cover the title appear
ing In silver letters upon an oxdized repoussee
shield The author has made q most entertaining
hook. and conclusively proves that Waltham
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
COuF0RT on ENGLISH RAILWAYS.

The Midland Railway OF England which runs
through so much Interesting country. announces
that il has made ARRANGEMENTS 10 serve afternoon
tea and light refreshments for the convenience OF
tourists AT the stations Of Ashchurch, Bath. Bed
ford Birming CHAM. Bradford. Burton. Chesterfield.
CrOmer. Derby. Gloucester. Helheld Referring
Leeds Leicester. St Pancras Station london.
Melton Constable. nottingham. Sheffield. Skipton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
REAR-ADUTRAL HOWISON ~ coHHAND

HIS FLAG RAISED on THE CHICAGO. NOW OFF
TOMPKINSV1LIE.
Rear-Adn,iral Howison. who has been assigned
~ tho command Of the South Atlantic squadron
took command of the flagship Chicago yesterday d.
the Government anchorage off TompkinsViie stat
on Island The usual Rear -AdmiraIs salute was
fired and the Rear-Admirars pennant was holS'eu'
A handsome new American flag was also nuns 10
r. 6roe7e from the stern Of the Chicago,
1t is understood that the CmcasT Wd states
cru,sar Raleigh of Admiral Deweys fleet whlch
is due to arrive here on April To-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
pPOGP4UVE or PEOPLES INSTITUTE.

The Peoples Institute makes the following an
nouncements Tomorrow evening Easter concert:
Hubert Arnold. violinist soloists. Mrs. Msrcella
Powell and Mrs Veazie: Easter address by Or.
George II. Hepworth. Monday evening THE Open
ing OF the Far East-China Japan and Csrea' +:
sneaker F. Wells Williams. Instructor in Yale Uni
yersity Thursday evening-Club night Of the Peo-
nle's Club Friday evening-Henry George Celebra
tion: addresses by John s. Crosby DR. McGlynn
and others Hazen s Pingree. Governor Of Mich
lgan will address the Peoples Institute on April
on TRUSTS"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01

watches have earned for Americans the title OF
watchmakers TO the world Facing the ut!e-page
is portrait Of Ralph Waldo Emerson ana t GnS
referring TO n man whom he describes az God
send TO his town" he says; HE is put together
like Waltham watch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
THE PARIS REACHES NASSAU.

Nassau. New Providence. March 3l.-The Ameri-
can Line steamer Paris. Captain Watkins has ar
rived here, with all her tourists in good health.
The next stopping place will be Old Point Comfort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
4 FETCHING BRACELET.
The Chicago Tribune

From The Chicago Tribune.
This Ia the latest style OF bracelet" observed the
detective. deftly applying the comealongs to his
victims wrists How do YOU like II 90
IT'S very fetching" coldy replied the prisoner
as he walked away with the officer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01

Thackeray hated to make speeches and gen.
orally escaped the necessity OF doing so, Dut
twice he acted as chairman Of meeting. The
second time was at the festival OF the Gem
eral Theatrical Fund. and London dealer is
concentrating himself on having discovered a
printed account Of the meeting with report or
the novests little remarks. 1t must be ac-
knowledged that they were not very brilliant.
He confessed 10 the want Of elOcCtiOnary pow
err" for which he thought to make up by pre-
vious assiduity and deep study" He said with
a laugh that he had at one time proposed to
favor his hearers with a lecture of three or
four hours. beginning with the very commence
ment and continuing to the Chinese drama. the
Turkish drama, the Indian drama, and so forth"
But he forbore and instead related an agreeable
anecdote. freely rendered, OF the great Scion
who commanded Thespis TO play before him.
and promptly chased the actor from the stage
on the ground that the man who would tell
such fbs would not hesitate to forge the bill
Of exchange" In truth II is rather labored
fooling; but Thackeray had in mind the pom
pous Scion who not long before had said II
don't read novels don't like them because
they are not true"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
D. APPLETON & CO.'S
NEW BOOKS.
4 STRIVING AND TIMELY NOVEL,
The Mormon Prophet.
BY LILY DouoALL, author Of " The Mermaid, Inc
Madonna Of Day and " The Zelt-Gest'
l2mo Cloth 81 so

This remarkable historical novel depicts the actus %
ginnings Mormonisn the character OK the nIst
who accepted them. ana the eNtrso-
dinar experiences and prosecutions Of the early
OF story of strange happenings dno
edventres this would enlist the interest OF readers
bu 1, has also as really It's chief reason for oeng me
pOrtraiture OF the CHARACTER
Of Joseph Smith these pages the peculiar ernpeia
~ 'Ounder 81 the sect Is placed
before reader. in manner which will open n them an
unknown chapter history. The author has studed
his character the light given By modern psychooga
research results Will probably be accepted as
true nterprctaton Of extraordinary character me
story shows what Normonsm AZ the outset, ara
traces the which showed themselves clearly az
Nauvoo city where polygamy which was nowhere pres
original creed ~ the sect u SAID 70 nave TAG
It's origin present time an intimate interest VIII
he felt in picture of the Mormon Propnets
origin ard career. the sieadfastness Of his followers
throughout ign orinv and peril and the strange modih-
cations introduced their beliefs in the days OF pros
perfty and material temptation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
New pnblisaIions.
ROOkS--An OUT-ofPRlNT BOOKS SIP.

Piled. matter what subject Write me I
can get you any book ever puhIishe Acknowledged the
world over as the most book finders eNtant
state wants BAKERS GREAT BooKsIoP. BImins-
nam ENGLAND .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
LITERARY NOTES.

Brass" the new novel which the author or
1.-THE Concert Director" Is about 10 publish, Is
one Of modern society. and touches on mar
rage problem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01

Mr. W f.. Heney's health Is improving. an(
he has recovered the Of his Injured mana
though he still finds difficulty in writing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
Books and Publications.
J. B. LippincOtt Company's
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
The Daughters of Babylon.

''The Daughters ~ Babylon" by Wilson Barrett and
Robert fiichens upon Mr Bars'rs play Of the
The combination Of the author u The
of the Cross with the author ~ The Green Car
nation. AN Imaginative Man" and PLANES, has re-
suited In a powerful and imaginative story.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01

Turning from nature and the natives TO
civilized man. find in Mr. Walkers Aus
tralian Democracy" some rather sketchy yet
J, colonies. Each OF these communities has TO
face special political problems and attempts to
solve them by political methods which are the
outcome OF special historical or local condl-
tons All. however. agree in one notable point
namely. in the adoption OF the theory ~ state
socialism" and often in the most radical applI-
cation Of II. The American mind Is bewlldered
at the extraordinary variety OF the paternal
activities 81 the State In these extremely demo-
in all. the State builds railroads. opens up
land for the benefit of settlers and lends money
TO those who develop IT, provides for the unem-
ployed at the cost % the general taxpayer en-
ters into cooperation schemes with the work
men in executing public works. goes into the
life insurance and annuity business proposes
to take up fire insurance so on almost in
definitely. These socialstic experiments deserve
a much more careful study than they SEEM IN
this country at least to have received and any
careful account Of them from an Australian
point OF view is 10 be received with gratitude
In Mr.. Walkers volume one will find however
only n clear and fairly complete enumeration OF
them; study OF causes and analysis Of results
are for the most part. not attempted. The
chapter on the growth Of the federation move
ment is OF interest. particularly at the present
moment. when that most desirable and I'M
portant end seems certain OF attainment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01


rage problem.
Mr. Herbert Spencer does not look Forward 70
the future with much hope He writes TO the
author ~ the new biography Of Adam Smitn
Especially am | glad TO soc that you have IN
sisted upon tho individuastc character or MS
teaching II is well that his authority on the
side OF inGiv'dualism should he put forward In
these days OF ramnant Socialism. when the
great mass ~ legislative measures extend public
agency and restrict private agency; the advo-
Gates Of such measures being blind IN tho fact
that by small steps they are bringing about a
state in which the citizen will have lest all free
dom"
Signor Verdnois. the Neapolitan critic. proves
anew the inability Of the Latin mind 10 compre-
bend that Of the Anglo Saxon. In a recent
article on tho author Of Soldiers Three ne
says: "Kiplings art Is still unequal and discon-
nected: It flies and touches; weeps and sob"'
brushes and breaks: a blazing torch. which ti'l
now smokes too much We wish health to the
poet and that he may live TO disperse THIS
smoke. May Rudyard Kipng live long. and IN
stead Of stumbling in the dark give TO art the
light that never fails"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
Spain.

These books sale by all booksellers: they "
ssnt by mail receipt OF price by the puhshers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01
Elizabeth, Empress of Austria.

In \. DE Burghs memoir ~ Elizaee'h Empress o.
Austria book which IL sure 70 attract az
tenor many readers acceptsole fes'ure
Of the large number 81 Illustrative pictures
IL contans-pctures both ~ persons and CT places -
London Globe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-01

THAT Reminds Me- is the odd title which sir
Edward Russell Is giving TO his memoirs
new series OF handbooks dealing with the
history Of books their printers. binders and col
lectors In England, is coming out in London
under the title Of The English Bookmans Ii
brary" II is intended to avoid any duplication
Of work already well done The first volume Is
TO be devoted TO English Embroidered Bind
ngs" by Mr.. Cyril Davenport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
STANDARD OIL AND LEATHER.
REPORT THAT 10000 SHARES OF THE LAl-
TER HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED
To- D. ROCKEFELLER, JR.


II was reported yesterday that 10000 shares Oh
Y-,red States Leather common stock had oeeh
,raneferred on the books OF the company 10 Jonn
7, Rockefeller r.. but the report while oeheVeu'
Lacked official confirmation. On the theory tnat the
leather company has passed into the conuoI Va
standard on interests. the Idea is suggested 'na'
the Rockefellers have taken the property IN orueI
70 secure valuable lands owned by the tnl'eo
States Leather Company in Pennsylvania lhese
lands Il Is said contain rich oil and mineral oe-
nosts recently discovered. and while the lands were
originally purchased with a reservation OF all OIL
and mineral rights to the seller, the rights hau
since been bought up by direct purchase ana a'
tax sales
In well Informed circles IT was said yesterday
that Mr. Rockefeller and allied interests mao Sc
cured absolute control OF the United States Learner
COMPANY and that an important ennounceHehtI W
stockholders would be made in few days ne
fact that Standard oil brokers have been tne neSI-
EST buyers OF the common stock In the last le"
weeks is for Wall Street. sufficient confirmation OF
panv II as reported, 10000 shares OF the stock
have been transferred in the name OF John ~, ~,
Rockefeller jr.. the transaction MARKS the active
entrance Of the younger Mr. Rockefeller into " al
Street life. IL, - ~
Leather common two months ago was dull and IN
active at around 10 BY the first Of this month II
had risen to 1874. and october 70 IT closed at
following day This week It has been leaping up
ward. closing 1sis on Monday at 21st on Tues
day. and "a. yesterday. with heavy TRANSACTIONS
each day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
~ INVESTIGATE Mr. JoNESs CHARGES
CHIEF CROKER. HOWEVER. DOES NOT THINE
FInEMEN GUILTY OF THEFT.

CHIEF CROKER HOWEVER. DOES NOT THINK
rIREMEN GUILTY OF THEFT
v,r. Chief Croker yesterday had conversation
,,,,h Mr. ZONES the umbrella Manufactured VINO
alleges that his place at No. 70 Walker-s' was
rohbed nv nremen at recent fire there Chiet
Croker after the talk was asked what han Deen
acoomplished Instead OF finding forty. as was
Arst stated said Chief Croker we found there
had been only one handle sawed. And even tha'
seemed 10 have been broken rather than cut MI
ZONES has positively made mistake when ne ao-
cuses any member or members of the FIRE De
nartment with this theft There Is no DOUBT 'la'
some one did get in the building and appropriate
goods OF MIR Jones He says the amount OF hiS
loss will reach 1850.
The umbrella covers. which he places the
most value are large and bulky. cannot see no"
any o, the fremen could carry them from the puld-
ing" -, ,-,Ao..s+ s+atton said
that Mr. Jones. to his MIND had F hn s inr4
he would have stood some chance OF nndih ns
he goods If they were stolen; AS IL II no
not only made it almost impossible to ma me
Goods or the thieves, but he has already CAST a
stigma on the Fire and Police departments c,,o,
Il will continue the investigation with Chlel
Croker said Captain Titus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
HAD A CHISEL IN HIS HEAD.
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION FOR ITS REMOVAL Al
BALTIMORE HOSPITAL.

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION FOR ITS REMOVAL Al
BALTIMORE HOSPITAL.
Baltimore Oct. 25.-One OF the most peculiar sur
gical operations attempted In this city was
successfully performed to-day at st. Josephs
Hospital when Professor Louis McLane Tiffany.
assisted by DIT Carey Gamble and other surgeons.
removed from the head OF Charles c. Barker a
steel chisel four and half inches long, one inch
wide and one-quarter OF an inch thick There are
good chances OF the mans recovery. Mr. Barker
is employed by the Gelser Manufacturing Company,
of Waynes boro. Penn. and was attending wood
working machine. which contained two steel chiseis
that make twelve hundred revolutions minute.
He leaning the machine, when the chisels
driven out by the tremendous centrifugal
force He the bridge OF the nose. one
OF the chisels was found but the other was not.
A few days later Mr.. Barker suffered partial
paralysis and was brought TO this city and taken
TO St Joseph's Hospital Professor Ilnany ny
means of \ rays. discovered that the sharp tool,
hurled with the force Of bullet had entered where
the wound was the nose. and mad taken Il
downward course The keen edge came foremost
and cut through flesh. muscle and bone until II rest
ed against the vertebrR. In tO-days operation tne
sufferer was chloroformcd and an ncision was
made from the under lip 10 the top or the right
side OF the nose The flesh then laid back and
a portion Of the jawbone removed with bone Tor
ceps Through this opening the chisel was re-
moved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-26
4 BRIDE SAILS FOR AFRICA.
SHE AND HER HUSBAND WILL BE MISSIONARIES
IN THE HEART OF THE CONGO FREE STATE.

SHE AND HER HUSBAND WILL BE MISSIONARIES
IN THE HEART OF THE CONGO FREE STATE.
Mrs De witt Clinton Snyder a bride OF a few
weeks sailed for Africa with her husband. the
Rev De Witt {. Snyder. yesterday morning on
the American Line steamship New-York. Mrs
Snyder formerly Miss Gertrude Louisa Wood
well known IN Brooklyn for her life OF selfsacrihce
in the slums and among the poor She founded the
Wyckor Mission on the outskirts OF Brooklyn. and
there were thirty little from the Mission on
the pier yesterday 10 bid their friend goodby and
sing a farewell song the big vessel started
They In charge OF Miss Helene Noute, an
assistant at the Mission.
Mr. and Mrs Snyder held reception on the deck
OF the New-York before she sailed. The couple
were surrounded By their friends. who wished
them success in their field OF labor. Or. Snyder
has been a missionary physician in the Congo Free
State for the last seven years. and Is acquainted
with the district TO which he IS taking HIS bride
They Will be located IN the heart Of Africa. and
Mrs Snyder. It is said. Will be tho first white
woman TO go there IN many years.
Mr. and Mrs. Snyder stood at the railing OF the
big liner she backed out into the stream and
waved a farewell 10 the little singers whose voices
the New York. There were tears In the eyes Of
many OF the little ones they their beloved
teacher departing
Mr. and Mrs Snyder were married October 10
IN the Classon Avenue Presbyterian Church. Brook
lyn In order that she might be fitted for her work
in Africa Mrs. Snyder entered the training school
, graduated from that institution only few months
ago She and her husband will be in Africa for
four years.
Slowed away in the hold Of the New-York was a
boat that Dr. Snyder is taking with him for use on
the River Lebu Africa The boat is stern wheeler
OF only two feet draught