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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
AFRAID OF THE REINA MERCEDES.
NoRFoLK's BOARD OF HEALTH PROTESTS
AGAINST THE CRUISER BEING RE
PAIRED THERE

N0iio'h' Va. May 3.-While all preparations
90 Delhs made for A maritime demonstration in
"0"o' oi the cruiser Reina Mercedes on her ar
.IEal at The Norfolk Navy Yard the Board Of
1es'A Of the city adopted resolutions to-day pro-
.esung against her being dismsntled here. This
protest was formally fled with Dr. F. s. Hope
" me state quarantine Office who has called a
PUBIC meeting OF the officials OF Norfolk. Ports
NOUN ana Berkeley 10 hear the matter discussed
- nope says the Mercedes has been under water
eignt months, never was infected so far as known
4s oeen thoroughly fumigated and washed out
was eight days in transit and FIVE days in quaran-
. uae mere. and he believes with Surgeon-General
lyman and DR.. Pettus that there is no danger
me Board OF Health does not object seriously to
~, ,ss mercedes being brought TO this yard but pro-
,b against her being repaired here until after
re mrs; irost; Notwithstanding the objections
49,. 49, cruiser VIII come up on Saturday morning
1ses,ted by hundreds OF tugs and other harbor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
GEORGE SCHERMAN.

West Orange. May % (SpeciaD.-George scher-
man. a member of the Board OF Education. died
this morning from paralysis Last night he at
tended a meeting Of the Board. and just it was
about TO adjourn he stricken. The Record
ambulance was summoned and ne was taken 10 his
home in Valley Road. where he died at A. m;
Mr. Scherman was born In Germany In ls5s ana
came with his parents this country when quite
Young He was educated in the Network public
schools. When nineteen years old he went to
Nevada during the sver-n mining craze. There he
attracted the attention Of Senator Stewart OF Ne
vada and in 1889 he was appointed an Inspector In
tho New-York Custom House. which place he held
up to the time Of his death. Mr. scherman served
one term in the New-York State Assembly. be-
ing elected I'm 1873. In 1889 he moved 10 West Or
ange. In 1897 he was elected a member OF the
a widow and six children. three Of whom were by
hfs first
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
BABY STILL MISSING
,,s MINNIE MILLER ADMITS BEING Ac-
NM -, NTH A CARRIE JONES.

NM '.,>.~rn WITH A CARRIE JONES.
,,.,,. Marion Clark was obtained by
No iiaoe u ...a.v. Arthur Clark and HIS Wits
Inc bo"se -.,r In their home. at NO lSs East sixty
we're IN oes'-' lost hope OF ever seeing their
ftn-s' n~'' a. Clark was said by the physician
on"@ 90 -. - De suffering Win nervous prostra-
s'e-''e -s,sl ,aSsl paralysis as the result OF her
..sa,,ar over the loss OF "ei cHi,u' Inc urny
oisu~e"0. ...,ves working under the orders and
OF police ~o,f,in McClusky Of the Detective
supervisor" -, " I'D several clews which led TO
BHreaD' c~-,e Jones. the nurse girl who took the
no'H"e - Central Park and disappeared with
h''ie g. sn,Ssy could not be traced and no definite
her on oorld be obtained as TO her accomplices
ktsnapping. The offers for rewards for :n-
:" leading 10 the discovery OF htue Marion
form ~ assct in bringing valuable clews 70 the
notice OF the ponce ., -,
OaP.a .,s Yesterday that he had talked with the
''o.-, rybo was identified by c. NJ. johnson rs
"o"'''1 en- he saw take baby out OF baby
WI --,ass N Central Park on Sunday and walk
-, followed by nurse. She is Mrs Minnie
.,rIer and has worked at NO. 30 East twenty
- =, and No $50 Third-ave. and she has ad
$50 he,nq acquainted with a girl named Carrie
me- me- Faptain England asked her yesterday II she
had been in Central Park on sunday, .,o. .r
,.,s5.i been in Central Park for the last six
months .oy.:ss, Ala YOU las, see Carrie Jones?"
- haven't seen her for long time, SAID the
,a,s1 who astonished the police by acknowledg-
Ing that she knew such woman don't s know snow
ssn-Ss 7 don't care II ! don't see her
Morris Hayes. The night Waterman at the Broad
- Theatre told the police that he was rldlng
W. on A Third-ave car Oh Sunday eveniI
snG saw a young woman with a baby that was
..,,r and dld not seem 10 belong 70 her. His de-
ssyirflon 81 the young woman did not tally with
ne appearance Of Carrie Jones.
' r., 'Rrookvn police yesterday found trace Of
Md Tapiifsky the boy who disappeared from
pSblc School No 81 on Tuesday afternoon with
roman who said she was his aunt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
FORD AND FALLOWS HONORED.
THEIR CONSTITUENTS APPRECIATE THEIR
god WORK ALBANY


GOOD WORK AT ALBANY.
Over Ave hundred people belonging to the upper
west Side assembled last night in the Lenox Ly-
ceum to pay honor 20 Senator John Ford and As
scmblyman Edward II. Faows. The AFFAIR was
arranged by the Republican organization OF the
-XXIst Assembly District public recognition
Of the effective work which the two legislators
nave accomplished in Albany during the last win
ter. This testimonial. 1t was termed. took the
form OF a supper. followed by speeches. In many
respects the gathering unique Although IN
der the direction OF the district organization 1t
not altogether political. AS well as Repuoli-
cans, there were Democrats present and small
trndesmen owning stores In Amsterdam-ave.. who
attended as an expression Of appreciation of the
successful efforts OF the guests in securing
the passage Of the bill restraining the grabbing
designs OF the street railroad corporations on that
thoroughfare.
How high is the estimation in which the two men
held shown In the enthusiasm with "nlch
they were greeted When they entered the nail
they were received with cheers. again and again
repeated. and when at the end OF the supper they
rose in turn TO acknowledge the compliment given
TO them each was received with long-sustained
shouts OF applause.
Abraham Gruber who acted POSTMASTER first
introduced Senator Ford.
When the cheers that marked his rising hao
died away. Senator Ford reviewed at some length
the progress OF the Amsterdam-ave. bill Mnen
he first introduced It he was laughted at ana II
was regarded as huge joke He recounteo inc
difficulties he had in getting the measure out o. o.
committee, and when at last II became "a"
those who came 10 scoff remained TO cheer lie
defended also the Franchise Tax bill. and sag
that its effect would he to lessen the burden OF
tho taxpayer 1t would deliver the people ron aP1
the oppression OF the tax office. which ne salu'
often used to punish party anasonis,s 10
ward friends, and lever for raising cai.Rals II
funds Senator Ford justified his work at Albany
as being IN the interests OF the people. 10000
They say at Albany" the Senator renaL heu'
that it is not always wise TO pay too much re
gard for the people. They say the dear oId peop,ss
forget that they clap their hands ana apPi rat
the who has worked for them, .le sII,, ~ he
him and political oblivion follows. especlay il he
has incurred the enmiy OF the corporations.s No,
''If you forget me-" ne said in closing, 1ou "e'p
me- because the corporations never w vii 1Dat.
Mr Grubers Introduction OF AssemoIyInan 80 -,
lows was extremely happy. Mr.. Falows whose
reception less hearty than tne Sen az, ~;
in response said that his single purpose IN A9aiS
had been to take the position that represedhu bad
hest Judgment OF the people To tnat emu ne s !su
addressed hundreds of letters to yo,ers IN ratters
I-non the advice he received he acted. ana lelt
strong in the attitude he took regarolng oeItaI
measures because he knew he was represeh''ne
those who had elected him to once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
HAD FIGHT WITH A BIG SNAKE.
1r,sTICE WRIGHT. OF IsLIP LONG ISL
AND. THE HERO OF A THRILL
ING STORY.

Smith A. Wright Justice Of the Peace Of 1slp,
srr,reg as the victim In the latest Long Island
snake story. According 10 report from Ishp JUS
lice Wright had thrilling encounter. as well as a
remarkable wrestling match. with q big reptile
while on a bicycle trip near Patchogue- The story
s tina. he was riding quietly along a country road
when he suddenly saw large snake on the bicycle
NTH The wheel was going at a rapid pace ana
"a Justice did not have time TO turn out OF the
match or dismount. so ne decided to run over the
reptle The story has Il that when Justice Wright
struck tho snake the latter wound itself around
the rear wheel and frame. and finally upset the
t,cvcl. throwing the Justice TO the ground.
Then according 10 the story. terrific battle
took Mace between the Justice and the reptile The
Jusfiee rolled over and over in the dust, ana the
snake finally got a coil about his neck. and was
ohoking him when some wheelmen went 70 ms
yascf,e md killed tho snake before Justice Wright
md been bitten or seriously hurt
Tustic. Wright was not 10 be seen yesterday SO
that his story Of thrilling encounter could not
be obtained - 49, 1900 --.,o
In the mean time. this latest Long lslanu shAhe
yarn Is being widely discussed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
TO FAGANs BANKS, OF COURSE
THE HoBoKEN coUNCILMEN SEEM To
KNOW WHOM THEY ARE SERVING

l6E f1OBOhEN SEEN ~
KNOW WHOM THEY ARE SERVING.
The action OF the Hoboken Common Council in
naming the Second National Bank OF Hoboken
and the Trust Company OF New-Jersey the de-
positories for the cys money. and insructing
City Treasurer James Smith TO deposit all munich
pal funds In these banks. has excited much COM
ment in Hoboken. In view OF the fact that the
First National Bank. which has always been an
Official" bank. not made one Of the cty's de-
positories.
The resolution passed by the votes Of the
machine Democrats In the Council. Messrs From
mel and Ste. the members who are showing
some independence. voting in the negative. Coun-
Gilman kessler. the Republican member was Ao-
sent.
No reason for sighting the First National Bank
was given. The Trust Company or New-Jersey
opened It's doors to business only last MONDAY.
also a director Of the Second National Bank, but
is in way connected with the First National .
City Treasurer Smith said yesterday that IN an
ordinances authorizing the issue OF bonds by no
boken IL Ia specifically stated that all interest Que
shall be paid at the First National Bank. he sald
that the city will be in embarrassing posltion
II he withdraws all the city's funds from TINS
bank, In accordance with the Councils insuuc-
lions. as then the ordinances regulating the pay
ment OF interest bonds could not be o6eyed.
President bod. OF the First National Bank re,
fused yesterday TO make any statement IN regard
TO the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
OVER SEYMOUR'S VETO.

TRIUMPH OF THE MEADOW RECLAMATION
SCHEME.
The Newark Board Of Works late yesterday after
noon passed over the Mayors veto the resolution
providing for advertising for proposals under the
law passed by the last Legislature for the reclama
ton Of the meadows The vote was unanimous
both Democratic Commissioners voting 70 over
ride the veto. This is triumph for the Board OF
Trade which has approved the plan Of reclamation
This provides for municipal aid in the way Of issu-
ing bonds to pay for the work. the money to be
repaid by assessments on the land reclaimed and
on abuttng property improved.
II is expected that Elizabeth will take the same
action The area embraced In the Newark mead
ows lying between Newark and Elijah beth. and
mostly in the limits OF the cities. Is 1888 acres
The Iackensack meadows have 20,0i5 acres. lying
between Hackensack and Woodbridge All except
about fourteen hundred acres is tide marsh. The
meadows are crossed by twelve railroad lines. The
Holland plan Of dikes Is proposed for the reclama-
tfOn OF land
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
INDIANS COMPLAIN OF BEEF.
cHEYENNEs on THE wARPATH-sEVERAL
pANcuMEN REPORTED KILLED.

Billings Mont. May p (SpeciaD-Ne"s reached
hero to-day from the Tongue River Agency OF the
Nor+hern Chvennes TO the effect that the bad blood
which has been stirring in that tribe for several
months had impelled more than one hundred Chey-
cnnes to the warpath. Several ranchers living IN
the vicinity Of the agency are said to have oeeh
killed. and the Indians are burning every ranch
,tev can reach The Indian police has been
strengthened at the agency and every precaution
taken to prevent a massacre OF the agency ofhcais
Major Clifford is the agent in charge and ne says
the present outbreak is caused by fancied neglect
on the part OF the Government OF INDIANS wants
The Indians assert that they are only half-fed and
say that the beef the Government gives them TO
eat is so poor that coyote would not modest 1t Il
the beeves died the open prairie. They nave
been dissatisfied with the treatment they have been
receiving from the Government for some time and
It said have only been kept on their reserva-
ton by force of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26

The Prospect Park division has always been the
principal feature Of the parade. It's exercises are
held on Anniversary Hill and the parade on the
Long Meadow. The scenery. which is varied and
picturesque. makes an enchanting background for
the little ones. Of whom there will be probably
fourteen thousand present this afternoon. The
next divisions are the Clnton-ave. with twelve
thousand children: the Bushwick ave, with ten
thousand, and the Stuyvesant Heights division
which will be reviewed at Lewis and Putnam ayes
by the Presidents Of the different boroughs OF
New-York Should the DAY be fine these
divisions and the other fifteen in the union Will
parade. no doubt. before an immense thronS OF
persons
Captain Charles D. sgsbee who commanded the
is expected 10 review the Hancock division. Should
he attend he will be accompanied by party OF
officers and from the Navy Yard and. after
the parade they will be the guests OF the Marcy
Avenue Baptist Sunday-school.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
JERSEY CITY ITEMS.

The Jersey City Fire Commissioners have de-.
cided that the Department shall not take part in
the parade on Memorial Day. but all Union veter-
ans. there being only nine in the Department. viii
be excused fo- the day.
The Street and Water Commissioners OF Jersey
City went to Boonton yesterday 10 inspect the
work done by Contractor Flynn. who IL TO furnish
the city with a new water supply.
Dennis Bolen. forty-six years old, committed
10 jail for three months yesterday for drunkenness
and for giving his hve-year-old child whiskey to
drink. The complaint made by his wife.
Mrs Loud, OF No. 50 Jackson-ave., Jersey City.
prevented the employees OF the trolley company
from erecting iron pole I'm front OF her house n
Wednesday, by taking possession OF the hole which
they had dug
The public school teachers OF Hudson County Will
have an excursion tomorrow up the Hudson To
West Point -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
IN yBy TO SETTLE DIFFERENCES.

At the spring meeting OF the New-Jersey Historic
cal Society al Newark yesterday DR.. Austin Scott,
OF Rutgers College, announced that the Board OF
Trustees had selected Miss Henrietta NJ Palmer
az librarian and custodian. Miss Palmer Is now
a, the worcester Mass library, and will begin her
new duties on September l.
A resolution was adopted that committee bet
amounted to take into consideration the conditions
now existing between the Newark Library Associa-
ton and the New-Jersey Historical Society with
the object OF harmonzing differences OF opinion and
devsing measures for carrying out the philan :;
thropc Intentions OF the founders OF ooth associA-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
ASSESSMENTS REDUCED.

COST OF CONSTRUCTION TAKEN AS THE BASIS
IN FIXING THE VALUE OF A PIPE LINE
Trenton. May % (SpeciaD.-The assessment madot
by the town OF Clinton. Hunterdon County. against
the Clinton Water Supply Company for 1895. was
reduced to-day by the State Board Of Taxation
from $4,000 TO 1900. The local assessor assessed
the water company's property at 81 600. and the
Town Council raised Il TO $1,000 Less than two
miles Of the pipe line OF the company Is In the town
Of Clinton, the remainder, four and one-half miles
Of pipe line. with the reservoir and real estate be-
ing in Clinton Township. The State Board. in plac-
town used the actual cost of construction as a.
ba sis
for 1898 from 81 400 TO SI4O on several tracts OF
woodland and swamp aggregating 2B acres in
Buena Vista Township. Atlantic County, and be-
longing TO Alfred Cooper
on June the State Board will hear the appeals
of the Postal Telegraph and Gable Company from
assessments made against its property In various
sections OF the State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
WORK FOR TWO NEW PRIESTS.

Freehold May Is (speciaD.-The Rev. Frederick
A Heisey. who was advanced TO the priesthood by
Bishop Scarborough at st. Peters Church. yester-
dav Is son OF the Rev. c. W. Heisley. Methodist
minister and brother OF Wilbur A. Heisey. prose-
cutor OF Monmouth County He has been working,
under the Bishop in the Associate Mission at Tren-
ton and will continue in that work.
The Rev Arthur W. Sherman. who was ordained'
az the same time is son OF ex-Congressmsn H..
B Sherman OF Long Branch. and has also BEEN
working in the Associate Mission. Vext month he
will sail for China 10 take up missionary work
under the Bishop Of Shanghai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
CATHEDRAL CORNERSTONE TO BE LAID.

THERE WILL BE LARGE TURNOUT OF PRIESTS,
AND ROMAN CATHOLIC SOCIETIES.
Bishop Wigger Of the Roman Catholic Diocese
or Newark has decided TO lay the cornerstone OF
the new cathedral in Newark on Sunday June IL,
at p m About one thousand priests will be pres
emit including high dgnitaries OF the Church in
America and all the former priests OF the docess
VINO are living The stone will be blessed by
Bishop WiSger; the Rev Thomas A. Wallace, OF
orange. Wi. be master OF ceremonies. and Mon
slgnor George II. Doane Of ST. Patrck's Cathedral.
or Newark. Will be first assistant After the
mony or laying the stone procession will form and
march around the exterior Of the proposed edifce.
and the Bishop will bless the walls. Bishop Nc
QUAD. OF Rochester. will preach the sermon. There
VIII he turnout of the Catholic societies OF thu
diocese. and there will be many visiting organiza>
tiOns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
A SILK MILL BURNED DOWN.

Paterson DAY 25.-A FIRE early to-day completely
DESTROYED Mathematics silk mill In North First
and Halpine The factory was a three-story
frame structure. SoxlOo feet. The flames were not
discovered until they had gained consldera bic
headway An alarm was turned In. but the Fire
Department was slow in responding. the alarm
dld not work right and II took some time TO learn
lust where the fire was. The contents OF the mill.
Including a quantity Of silk and 200 looms. were
also DESTROYED The loss is estimated at sS 90.
partly covered by insurance. The origin OF the
fire IS unknown. The nre throws over one hun
dred persons out OF employment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
GRANITE FROM THREE COUNTRIES.

Freehold. May 25 (speciaD.-The contract has
been awarded for the foundation for the monument
TO mark the site near here OF the Old Scots Meet
ing house the first Presbyterian church in America
The monument IS to be ready for unveiling In the
third week in October. when the New-Jersey Synod
will meet at Asbury Park The granite for the
monument has been quarred In ireland, scotland
and New Englani, as the three men VINO consu-
tuted the FIRST presbytery in this country came
from those countries and ordained John Boyd as
first pastor OF Old Scots Church, In l!os The
church torn down long ago, but Old scots
burying ground is still an interesting spot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
HIGHWAYMEN FOILED.

Bloomfield. May % (speciaD.-Thomas B. Mitchell
IT, a produce dealer OF this town. while on his
way to Newark early this morning, was stopped IN
Halcyon Park by two men, of whom seized
the horse by the bride, while the other showed a
revolver and demanded Mitchells money: The
latter however whipped up his horse. which ran
a short distance but soon caught by the high
waymen Mitchell then jumped from the wagon
and ran to a house nearby for assistance. When
ne returned the hIghwaymen had disappeared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
nr4Tg Of HOWARD WILEY.

Howard Wiley. who the founder OF the
Packet Line. running between New-York and Lon
don died on Tuesday at his home. NO Ss Union-st'
IN hts eighty-nrst year. In his early days Mr.
WILEY lived with his brother In Corporal Ihomp-
SON house which stood on the present site OF tne
Fifrb Avenue Hotel Manhattan. -Four sons ana
TWO daughters survive him. The funeral was helc
yesterday afternoon The Rev. Or. j. VI: Farrar or
the First Reformed Church. conducted the services
ard burial was In White Plains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
PLENTY OF MILK IN THE PARK.
PLACES NEAR THE FARMHOUSE CAN SUPPLY r
IF THERE Is NONE TO BE HAD THERE.

PLACES NEAR THE FARMHOUSE CAN SUPPLY IT
IF THERE Is NONE TO BE HAD THERE
Since the coming OF spring. when many children
are taken the Park for an afternoon outing COM
plants have been made that II has been an imposs-
bu,tv n get milk at the farmhouse. where IL has
long been sold The cause OF this has been the
luncheons given here by fashionable people esPec-
ally on Saturday afternoon One woman applied
last Saturday for glass OF milk for her infant and
was told 1t could not be obtained until after o
o'clock which reused her ire.
Commissioner Brewer. however. Is quoted as say
inc that No one need suffer for lack OF the light
trsshment usually sold at the farmhouse for there
az nisces on either side where they may always be
obtained. -, <
hd,,se Tor a term OF years He in turn leased ~ TO
HeImuth voigt. who also has the Shelter House on
AnriI ~ Volgt sublet the farmhouse 20 Mrs. +. W
Firmin who now conducts the restaurant Maresi
however reserved the right TO hold dances and
luncheons there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
DTPHTHERIA ~ THE CITY HONE.

Verona. May % (SpeciaD.-Owing 10 an outbreak
Of diphtheria in the Newark City Home at this
place visitors will not be admitted until all danger
Of contagion IS past.
About two weeks ago some Of the lads had sore
,hroats and were placed in the hospital. An ex-
animation showed that six Of them had dphtheria
Five other cases have developed, but none OF the
ratients are seriously III. Superintendent Harri-
son saws the disease brought BY visitors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
DIRECTORS ENJOINED.

Vice Chancellor Emery at Newark yesterday de-
cded to advise the granting Of preliminary In I
junction against the officers and directors or thsi
German Mutual Fire Insurance Company pre-
venting them from changing the company into a.
stock concern. The application had been made bN
policy holder behalf OF protesting policy-hoid-
ers who want the company to retain It's nutuai
character. The policy-holders have elected an ad-
altional number OF directors 10 give them a ma I
iority in the Board and the question or the iegal
iy Of this action will be decided by the Court nexU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
MISSED MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI.

New-Oreans. May % (specaD.-The steamer Gu
ban. OF the West India and Pacific Steamship Line
inbound from Liverpool. missed the mouth Of the
Mississippi River last night and into mud
dump in the Gulf She unable TO get of by
her own efforts. and powerful sea-gong tugs have
gone 10 the rescue. Another steamer OF the same
line the Costa Rcan. was to-day attached for
5000 damages for Injuries sustained by an en-
ploye.