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New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
TAMMAYY SOCIETY INSTALLATIONS.

The TAmmany Society. at a regular meeting held
last night TT the wigwaT. in Fourteenth-st.. ini-
tiated Sheriff Thomas j. Dunn as saohem HIS
Initiation had to be postponed at the meeting held
in May. because Of the death of his mother in Ire
land. Senator Thomas F Donnelly and Nicholas
W. Ryan a Tammany worker in the XXXIIId AS
senlbly District. were installed members OF the
Tammany Society. Senator Timothy D. Sullivan
and Assembyman Timothy P. Sullivan who were
also on the list for installation. were not present
and their installation was laid TO the next
meeting After the meeting Secretary Thomas r.
Smith said that more than twenty members
whose names had been entered upon the books of
the society had been passed upon favOraby and
would he Installed az the next meeting.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
THE INSURANCE on THE PARIS.

II AMOUNTS TO s1coo,OOo-cAPTA1N wATK1Ns's
REPORT HERE
johnson & Higgins. insurance adjusters. at No.
50 Wall-st.. said yesterday that the steamer Paris
was insured for 81 10000 divided among thirty or
forty companies. Fifteen OF the companies in
this city The insurance the cargo. amounting
s242 600 is mostly held in this country One-thrd
the cargo's value will the wreckers-
James A Wright, second vice-president Of the
International Navigation Company, said yesterday
that the company had given UP the Paris and
turned II over 10 the insurance companies. full
report has been received from Captain Watkins,
but II will not be made public until it has been
given 10 the Federal authorities.
The insurance say that they Will make one
last effort 10 the Paris and II that fails she
will be turned over 10 the wreckers.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
BIcycLIsT INJURED IN CoAsTTyG.

Orange June 5 CSpecaD.-osborne Racher, a six
teen-year-old boy, who gave his address No 50
East sxty-ffth-st.. New-York. was found last
nixht unconscious alongside Of the road the
famous Eagle Rock Hill. In West Orange. by two
men who were coming down the hjll He had been
coasting down the hill. and juse at the steepsst
part near what is known as quarry corner" one
OF his pedals broke as he was trying 10 backpedal
20 get control or the wheel He into the
gutter and took a header; He was taken 10 the
Orange Memorial Hospital, where be ls still In a
critical condition. Word was sent to the New
York police TO inform the lads parents. but they
lot.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
ST7LLMAN JEWELS FOUND.
SOME OF THE STOLEN GEMS REcov-
Erred FROM PAwNsHOP.
HrRD. THE BUTLER ACCUSED OF THE THEFT.
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURy-wRIGHT
THOUGHT TO BE INNOCENT.

HrRD. THE BUTLER ACCUSED OF THE THEFT.
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY-wRIGHr
THOUGHT TO BE INNOCENT.
Magistrate Brenner IN the Adams-st police
court, yesterday held for the Grand Jury George
Hird butler who was arrested recently on the
charge Of stealing jewelry valued at about $1,000
from his employer Thomas E. StilIman. OF no. 95
Joralemon-st. The of Robert Wright. who was
also arrested adjourned until tomorrow. It
is believed that the latter who is only twenty years
old. was not connected with the robbery. He has
the sympathy OF the Stllman family. Mrs. Still
man, who was in court, said to Wright:
Robert. / do not like to think that you are
guilty. and believe that you will come out OF this
all right" The young man cried and said:
"Oh. Mrs. stillman, am not guilty OF any
wrongdoing. and as am innocent am not afraid
Of any trialr'
81 believe you" said Mr.. stillman "and II you
cannot get any to go bail for you. will go on
your bond myself. All you need TO do is to tell
the truth. and know that II you know anything
about this stealing you will tell It."
Former Superintendent McKelvey and the police
have recovered the large yellow diamond which
was torn from the necklace and also loop OF
three diamonds taken from pendant The Still
mans anxious TO recover the pear-shaped dia-
mond worth 81 200. Hlrd told the police the other
day. that he found this jewel under tree near the
ocean steamer TO sell for him. He, said that the
% hsd sfS e bis Of In o M
ali the articles. It is alleged had been pledged by
IN ad tod the the
police say, that the jewels belonged TO woman,
once wealthy. but who. on account OF the loss or
her money was obliged to part with her gems In
order TO meet her EXPENSES This story Il Is al
Hird 800 on the yellow diamond and s5 on the loop
with the three diamonds. a., , .n,..r.,
Former District-Attorney Ridgway. who appeared
for Hird. waived examination.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
A YOUTHFUL LTFE-SAVER.

YOUNG MARCY SMITH REsCUEs ANOTHER CHILD
FROM DROWNING.
For the second time this year Marcy Smith. lad
of thirteen years living at No. i3 Georgest, Bay
onne, yesterday afternoon showed presence OF mind
and courage To the ferryboat plying be-
tween Port Richmond. Staten Island and Bergen
Point the boy visited the Kill Won Kull shore
with several other Fourth Ward children. Little
Mamie kinsella old OF No. 20 George-st.
walked along the stone embrankment In front OF
the La Tourette House, and fell into the water.
The Smith boy jumped In and rescued her.
Young Smith made his first rescue last spring.
There had been heavy rainstorm. and the cul-
vert in Dodge-st, Lexington-ave. and East Fifth
ST.. Bayonne, had overfiowed. forming a pond sew
eral feet deep. Smith was going home from school
when ne saw pair Of tiny hands franticaly
clutching at the empty air in the middle OF the
pond. He plunged in and rescued the two-year-od
ba by of a neighbor.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
FIGHr AGAINST mDoNOUGHS RULING

soHovBRLING. DAILY GALE WANT cERTiFl-
CATE OF Incorporation.
Albany. June 5-Recently Messrs schoverling,
DAILY & Gales. Of New-York. desiring TO be incor-
porated under the hrm name Of Schoverling, DAILY
a Gales COMPANY 10 manufacture hunting and FISH
ing outfits with capital OF $4,000, filed a GER
tihcate 10 that effect with the Secretary OF State.
The latter however refused 10 accept or file the
certificate the ground that the lists OF cor
porators and directors showed only resident
OF this State. whereas the law called for two.
The company has taken issue with the Secretary
OF State upon his ruling. and to-day secured a
Supreme Court order 10 show why man
damus should not be issued compelling that Of
fetal accept and file the aforesaid certificate.
The order was served the Secretary OF State
this afternoon, who forthwith consulted with Al
ney-General Davies
Secretary McDonough being a lawyer himself,
there is strong probability that he will argue his
own case. The order is returnable before special
term to be held in Brooklyn on Friday OF this
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
A CONVICT REARRESTED FOR BIGAMy.

Sing Sing. n. Y. June 5.-Louis schwab. alias
Louis Suizer. convict, who had served term or
two years for grand larceny in Sing Sing Prison.
was discharged this morning. AS he was leaving
the prison 10 go the railroad station he was re-
arrested by Detectives Frank Zertue and Schroeder.
OF Newark on a charge OF bigamy. The Newark
officers had requisiton 10 take schwab 10 New
Jersey.
The Newark detectives said that Ethel scherser4
of PHILADELPHIA and Martha Jaeger. OF Newark.
both alleged that they married 10 schwab be-
fore he was sentenced TO sing Sing FOR larceny oy
Recorder Coz in 1897. Schwab denied the charge
OF blgaIny and refused TO make any statement, ex-
cept 10 say that he is willing TO go to Newark to
face the two women.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
STRUCK HIS BROTHER IN COURT.

INoElNsED AT THE YOUNG MANS TREATMENT OF
HIS MOTHER.
An unusual scene occurred in the Recorder S
Court, Hoboken, yesterday, when James Dyer. OF
No. 12s Willow-ave. that city attempted to strike
his younger brother. Frank. twenty-one years old.
over the head with a the latter was ar
raigned at the bar on a charge of being disorder
ly person
Mrs. Dyer a widow testified that her son Frank
treated her cruelty and called her the vilest kind
OF names Her older son, who was listening to his
mothers story incensed at his younger
brothers. conduct that he arose in his seat and
deliberately swung MS cane at the prisoner. The
latter jumped just in time TO escape the blow.
DYER was hustled out OF the courtroom by two
officers and his brother Frank sentepced TO
twelve months imprisonment IN the penttentiary.
James Dyer broke his leg several weeks ago. and
IS now Obliged to walk with the aid OF cane
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
WOOLLEN MILLS on Full TINE.

BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF THE DrNGLEY rARiYr
ACT.
Somervlle. June (SpeciaD.-The Raritan Wool
len Mills and the Somerset Manufacturing COM
pany who employ large number OF hands and
are the largest manufacturers Of cheap woollen
goods In the State began to run full time this
morning for the first time since the Dingley TariH
law was enacted. The low tariff OF the previous
Administration. it was said allowed such an In
lux OF foreign goods that the market was flooded.
Not only did the mills have 10 reduce their time.
but up to recently they have been running on
short time and have largely stored their output
for future market Business has been brighter
ever since the Dingley Tariff law was enacted. but
II took some time to clear the market OF foreign
goods
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
HIS FRIENDS FAITHFUL.
FOLLOWERS OF THE REV. G. A. MACCLEL
LAND LEAVING IMMANUEL PRESBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH.

Friends OF the Rev George A. MacClelland, who
recently resigned the pastorate OF the Emmanuel
Presbyterian Church. still loyal to him. Forty
three Of them have applied for. II is said, and re-
ceved their letters from the Session OF the church
they may join In the movement OF the Congrega-
tional Church Extension Society 10 organize a
church In Flatbush. which 1t is said the Rev Mr.
MacClelland may be called.
Ithamar Dubois. Franklin Ciley and John f:
Crast, members Of the Session, have presented
their designations the Presbytery They have all
along been friendly 10 Mr.. MacClelland.
Mr.. MacClelland is in Cohoes. but Is ex-
pected 10 return 10 Flatbush in week
Services held usual on Sunday In the
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. They were con-
Quoted by the Rev Mr.. Dunn. OF Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
KUPER HOLDS ON TO THE STRING.

HIS RESIGNATION FROM THE HoBoKEN FIRE
BOARD MAY NEVER REACH MAYOR FAGAN.
President j. z. W. Kuper Of the Hoboken Board
of Fire Commissioners, who recently wrote out MS
resignation as a member OF the Board and placed
II In the hands OF fellow member, has decided
that he does not TO have the paper forwarded
to Mayor Fagan. Mr. Kuper wrote his resigna-
ton because Mayor Fagan changed his mind about
reappointing Commissioner William ODonneu.
Many of his friends have told Kuper that he ought
not to give the Mayor the satisfaction OF putting
an out-and-Out Fagan man in his place and II Is
probable that the resignation will not reach Mayor
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
SEw-YoRK MEN Buy NEW MEXICAN MINES

Santa Fe. N. NJ. June (specisD w A. remnant
sold fourteen copper and gold claims. known as the
Beragaw Potter groups. at Hanover for Szo.co 10
Charles W. White ana Henry Cummins, OF New
York City. The new owners Will Immediately ex-
pend large sums OF money 10 develop the properly,
which consists OF bodies from nineteen to thirty
feet in thickness. large smeter and concen-
traitor will be erected at once.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
SHAD FRY LIRERATED.

Eivood Cooper. an attache OF the Cold Spring
Harbor Fish Hatchery. has been IN Smithtown
Long Island recently. experimenting the Matching
NJ shad He last week liberated lD.0o young
fry in the waters at the head Of the harbor. and
will send 1000 more the coming week. About
go 900 have been put out In the Nssequogue River
al smithtown The Matching this year has been
slIccessful a large average OF fry having been OBJ
famed About 10000 fry will be released In
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
APPOINTMENTS VETOED.
HOOs THINKS ONE PRACTICAL ENGINEER
WOULD BE SUFFICIENT

Mayor Hoos Of Jersey City sent veto TO the
Street and Water Board yesterday OF the resolu-
tion appointing Garwood Ferris supervising en-
gineer of the waterworks at the annual sal
airy OF 1900 and James p. Hall and Harry Bowly
assistant engineers at 1850 each. The Mayor OBJ
jects to appointing these men when the work is
merely preliminary: he also considers $500 year
sufficient for the supervising engineer and wants
only practical engineers appointed.
The Mayor evidently wants a voice In dispensing
the patronage. for he wrote:
Il would have been only too happy TO consult
with you before you passed resolution OF this
Importance, and I regret that you did not seem TO
look on this matter of sufficient Importance 10
make II necessary 10 confer with me.
mo one should be appointed for longer term
either in specific words by Inference than term
at the pleasure OF the appointing power. II would
seem TO also that inasmuch as the inspectors
who will be appointed at some time VIII IN "a. an
likelihood be practical men at least one OF tne
engineers should be we'll versed in the theory
OF engineering lest we fnl to combine theoretical
and practical engineering"
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
MRS. MULLER GETS FIVE MONTHS.

THE FAITH CURIsT SENTENCED BY THE
COURT OF SPECIAL SESSIONS.
Mrs. Mary Muller. the Manhattan woman who
practised the faith cure Lizzie Kranz with the
result that the girls leg had 10 be amputated and
she came near dying. sentenced yesterday In
the Court Of Special Sessions to serve a term OF
f,s months in the Kings County Penitentiary.
There was a large crowd In the courtroom. at
tracted by the prominence which had been given
TO the case. Mrs Muller was as cool as ever, and
up 10 the time the sentence was imposed upon her
seemed TO think that her lawyer, Robert Elder.
would be able 20 secure an acqulttal
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
PROFESSOR LADD's TRIP TO EUROPE.

New-Haven Conn. June 5.-Professor George T.
Ladd. Of Yale University. philosophy department
who leaves New Haven In a few days to begin a
lecture in Japan invitation OF the japanese
Imperial Education Society, bade fareweH to his
lecture course students In the graduate department
this evening From Japan Professor Ladd will
journey 10 India where he will lecture to students
at the universities. His lectures In India Will be
mostly on reliRion He will return in time to
tend the Paris Exposition in 1900. ne is one OF
the delegates 10 the Educational Congress
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
FIERCE FIRE IN A STORE.

The grocery store and butcher shop OF Michael
Frolich at No p Wilnam-st., Constable Hook.
Bayonne, was destroyed by fire between and
O'Clock yesterday morning The blaze originated In
the rear OF the store alongside kerosene oil
reservoir and the flames burned hercey for almost
an hour The Bayonne volunteer flremen managed
to confne the fire 10 the lower story OF the two
story frame building, which is owned by Mrs James
Cash and the Polish family occupying the upper
floor had little OF their property damaged The loss
TO Mr. Frolich is estimated at 81 800 not covered by
insurance. The loss on the building Is 500, covered
hy
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
TWO MEN OVERCOME BY HEAT.

one case Of heat prosuation reported by the
police in Brooklyn yesterday. Henry schumann.
who lives In Maujer-st.. was overcome in front OF
No. Z27 Bushwick-ave Ambulance Surgeon Con-
was called, and took Schumann 10 ST. Catha-
rines Hospital 49,
John Coskey thirty-hve years old. Of Blissvie,
Long Island. overcome at the end or South
Second-st in the evening He was removed 10 the
Eastern District HOspital
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
AMHERSTvS NEW PRESIDENT.

PLACE OFFERED TO PROFESSOR HARRIS OF
ANDovER-AccEPrANCE EXPECTED
Amherst. Mass. June 5 (SpecaD.-The Dean Of
the faculty his return from Boston tonight;
announced that the committee Of the trustees has
offered the presidency Of the college to Professor
George Harris OF Andover Theological Seminary.
Since the resignation Of President Gates year ago.
the college has been under committee of the fac
ulty, presided over by the Dean. The want of a
president has been felt for some time, and general
satisfaction is being felt over the choice OF Dr
Harris. His acceptance is looked upon as mat
ter OF
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
nrIrH OF DIR. CONROW.

Mount Holly June 5.-Dr Abram e. Conrow. a
member OF the Burlington County Board OF Chosen
Freeholders died this afternoon In the German
Uospital In Philadelphia He was operated upon
FOR appandici;is q week ago and was supposed TO
he recovering but there was a sudden turn for the
worse last night. On April Or. Conrows vile
dtsd Five children survive them. On April 2s Mrs.
conrov's father died. DR.. Conrow's death Is gen
ernliy credited 20 his devotion 70 his party. The
Hoard Of Freeholders "a tie politically, and Dr.
Conrow attended meetings when he should have
been in bed His death gives the Republicans a
forffy
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
SrTrTDE IN A NEWARK HOTEL.

man about sixty years old registered at the Con-
t,nentsl Hotel in Newark on Sunday night under
the name Of Charles schonteh. He gave no ad-
dress At noon yesterday ne had not left his room.
and az there was no response to calls. the door OF
his room was broken open. The man was lying
dead on the bed. He was parity dressed two
ounce bottle in which was some caroolic acid lay
an the he'd near the body. In the pockets OF the
dead man letter written IN French and re-
- tha letter the suicide bade farewell 10 his son
and en- daughter and said suicide had been made I'M
peratlve by circumstances.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
CHANGES IN THE D., L. AND ".

w r. Storrs. who for thirty five years has been
manager Of the coal department OF the Delaware.
Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company has
been succeeded in that place by E E. Loornis. for
merly division superintendent Of the New-York,
susouehanna and Western Albert s Baker. whose
father has long been superintendent Of the Della
ware IAckawanna and Westerns big car works
AZ Dover N j.. has left the Erie to become chief
Accountant OF the Lackawanna's coal department.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
FATALLY BURNED IN BED.

Camden. June 5 (speciaD.-Mary Ann Walker.
wife OF John Walker fatally burned at hrs
at their home, No. i,sB Mulford-st, early this
morning When the Walkers retired last night
they lelt lighted lamp on the bureau alongside
the bed. and shortly before o'clock the lamp ex-
pIoded The burning oil thrown over the bed,
and the flames enveloped Mr.. and Mrs Walker. Tho
FORMER escaped with few slight burns. but Mrs.
Walker was frightfully burned about the upper part
OF the body and she died In the hospital this after
noon The Fire Department was quickly sum-
moned and IN few minutes had the flames under
control The loss amounted 10 $500
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
SECOND LIEUTENANT ELECTED.

At meeting OF Company F, 22d Regiment, held
at the arnory last evening. James Turney was
elected second lieutenant. Lieutenant Turney
toined the company private on November H.
1877 On November g. 1881. he WAS chosen cor
porai: on January L. loo. he was elected sergeant.
and on December J. Lee. he was CHOSEN rs uSt
sergeant
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
GIRL INSTANTLY KILLED.
RUN OVER AND CRUSHED BY UNIoN-AvE
TROLLEY CAR.

Hattie Dean was instantly killed at noon yester-
day in Knlckerbocker-ave Himrod-st by a
trolley car OF the Union-ave line. The child, who
seven years old, stepped between the tracks
just as the car came along and was crushed to
death before Sylvester Watson, the motorman,
could turn of the electric current. The car was
filled with passengers, and they became greatly
excited when they heard Of the accident.
The chid's mother arrived at the place before the
mangled little body taken away, and became
disconsolate with grief. The Coroner will make an
investigation.
Watson. who Is thrty-elght years old and lives
al No 81 Grand-st., arrested on the charge OF
homicide
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
ELECTRIC PLANT AT THE NAVY YARD.

Plans have been completed by the Department
officials in Washington for a large electric power
plant for the Brooklyn Navy Yard. All the latest
developments in electrical engineering will be u-
ized and 1t is estimated that the plant will save
10 the Government the cost OF Its installation In
10000.
II is intended that all the machinery IN the new
Eieam engineering building shall be run by cleo
tricity. and each tool will have motor Of size
adapted the work expected. In all about 120
separate motors will be IN use when the new plant
is ready for work.
Plans for the big machine building nearing
completion and those for the pattern shop and
administration building being inspected by
contractors.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
IRON WORKERS WAGES INCREASED.

HoIlidaysburg Penn, June 5-The puddlers In
the employ of the American Steel and Wire Com
pany at Duncansville. this county. formerly the
Duncansville Iron Works, have received a 10 per
cent Increase in wages and also assurances OF
steady work The Duncansvile works were recent
ly purchased by the American Company.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
HUDSON LINES CHARTER EXTENSION.

Albany June THE Hudson Line, which operates
the dayboat system between this city and New
York. to-day filed with the Secretary Of State
certificate Of extension OF corporate existence for
twenty years. The company was incorporates June
g. 1879 for period OF twenty years. The certilcate
IS signed by Alfred Van santvoord, Abraham Van
Santvoord Thomas T. James and Alfred Van SAINT
voord and T C. Van Santvoord as executors of the
estate OF Charles Van SantvoOrd
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
EXPLOSION CAUSES 4 PANIC.

slight explosion in the cellulold harness trim
ming factory of Andrew Albright, in Prospect-st..
Newark Saturday afternoon, caused panic
among the employees most OF whom are women and
girls There was a rush for the exits. and boy
was severely injured the stairs George Hart
bridge. operator a machine, was badly burned
about the head and arms in the explosion and may
lose the sight of an eye He is forty-three years
fre which was quickly extinguIshed by the Fire
norN. rtvr,ap
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
TO UNITE PREAcHERS' SOCIETIES.

At a meeting Of Methodist preachers in 81. Paul's
Church at Newark yesterday resolution was
adopted requesting the Social Union. an organiza-
ton Of preachers. TO appoint committee 10 confer
with the Executive Committee OF the Preachers
Monthly Meeting for the purpose OF combining the
two societies The Preachers Meeting Is held In
The morning and the Social Union in the afternoon
OF the same day. and preachers are members OF
ntzati
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
yAsON NOT TO BE TRIED UNTIL FALL.

Former Coroner George II. Mason will probably
not be tried until next fall the indictment charg-
ing him with presenting fraudulent claims for IN
quests that had never been held. The case was 10
have up before Justice keogh In inc supreme a
Court Yesterday but representatives. from the us
trict- Attorneys Office and counsel for MI Mason
say that they did not wish 10 move the case Tor
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
THEY HAD ROBBED FREIGHTCARS.
GREENPoRr BOYS FINED FOR STEALING MILK

GREENPORT BOYS FINED FOR STEALING MILK
AND JAM.
Greenport Long Island. June 5-"Georgte" Belle
fountaine. "Joe" Mulhal and Charles Athof boys
about ten years old. and sons Of respected resi-
dents Of this village. arrested on information
furnished by Long Island Railroad Detectives Sar-
Wis and Byron who charged that the boys had
broken into freightcars The boys admitted steal-
ing two cans OF milk and two Jars Of lam.
The thefts occurred on May Is. and UP TO yester-
day the boys had avoided capture. although tho
detectives have been working on the case since the
articles stolen.
BEFORE Police Justice Bowditch yesterday after
noon young Althof admitted having broken the
seal on the car. while the two other boys Gcknow-
edged having gone inside the and stolen the
milk and Jam. The Justice after administering a
severe reprrnand to the boys suspended sentence
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