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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
MUCH FREIGHT FOR AFRICA
TROOP HORSES AND MULES SENT ON
THE SUSQUEHANNA.
STEEL RAILS BALED HAY AND CANNED MEATS
IN DEMAND-sTRUCTURAL IRON FOR

THE EAST.
Part OF the cargo OF the steamship Susquehanna
OF the Barber Line, which sailed from the East
Central Pier, Atlantic Dock, on Sunday, contained
the first Brooklyn shipment OF horses for South
Africa She carried six troop horses and ffty-six
mules. Lack Of space the only reason why the
number larger.
The balance of the steamships cargo consisted
of eight hundred tons OF steel rails to repair the
roads torn up by the Beers. and there was also
large shipment of wheat, oats. foodstuns ana
canned goods. The ship will call at Cape Town
Port Elizabeth and Port Natal
The steamship Honorus will soon arrive at the
Atlantic Dock 10 load for the East African ports
She is chartered by the British government and
will take cargo OF canned meats. topped OF with
baled hay. After dscharging she will return direct
to England to load troops for Africa sister snip
from New-Orleans will sail on Saturday with one
thousand mules
While the machinery export business has fallen
off considerably owing 10 the war. an immense
trade Of all kinds is expected soon as the uohpe
is over This hope has aroused the South African
steamship lines to great activity. . A.
Norton & Sons lines 10 Africa. INDIA ana aus,
tralia are busy at this time. The Ferndene arrNe1
on Sunday at the North Central pier. and VIII load
The orwell an immense cargo 81 structural Aon
materials FOR bridges and buildings at the same
pier. II is consigned 10 Zanzibar. Calcutta ana
Rombav
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
SHOOTS AND CAPTURES A BURGLAR.

Hackensack Dec (SpeciaD.-John sullivan
r,ght Waterman at the ice manufacturing plant
walked into Jail this morning with prisoner
he rad caught at o'clock trying TO DreaN
into the building Sullivan said ne hea aot,er
noise az the east door. and. going out py ailotn
eYit he saw two persons endeavoring 10 Iorce tno
fastening They ran in different directions, ons
of barrels Sullivan hred at this Fellow w"th VINO
DronntIy cried out: II surrender; don't snoot
Tbe Waterman took his captive inside the building
and tied him with ropes for safe keeping; peins
unable 10 procure help and not desiring 70 !easo
The Mace unguarded. He then discovered that rhe
robber had been hit in the foot by the Pue ava bs
name az Fred Scannell. OF Jersey City. but papers
found him INDICATED that MS ri name mnr
n Y The ice plant was robbed some weeks ago,
before the Waterman was employed Last Iluay
ni1ht S,illiyan found two men at one or the dooIS
and fred on them they ran; They escaped IN
a buggy which had been left In the road
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
THE ACTION AGAINST CIsSIE LOTUS.

Justice Scott in the Supreme Court yesterday
Denied the application made by Weber e. Fields for
preliminary injunction restraining Cissie Loftus'
'he former wife Of Justin Huntly Mccarthy. from
appearing al any performance OF pubic char-
teter unless given at the plaintiffs theatre
Miss Lotus while admitting contract with the
plaintiffs for the season OF 1Ss9-l9oo with an opuoh
FOR the succeeding season under which she was not
10 appear elsewhere said that mean ana lnsig,
...hcsnt part given to her which was p0 '
n!yre her standing In the tneatTlcaI PIolIootV..
.dL.x-Judge Dittenhoefer counsel for MISS Lottus'
s.enoed that the injunction should not be granteu;
.ne rule that injunctions should only De grantee
rs ssinst artists whose places cannot be hlled dlo
80 ~ Apply. Counsel also maintained that the con-
,vt WIN Miss Lotus was Illegal as far as the
10 play SUNDAYS
Justice Scott In his opinion held that. while the
tor ess violated her contract and gave no satslac,
fe ,!usuhcauon no preliminary injunction eoulo
-. e ootained except irreparable injury were SHOWN
~, ~ nave been suffered by the complainant ana ths
was not shown 10 be the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
PERCENTAGE ASSESSMENTS IN ORANGE.
THE CONTENTION Is MADE THAT THE VALUES
WERE ILLEGALLY FIXED

THE CONTENTION Is MADE THAT THE VALUES
WERE ILLEGALLY FIXED.
The State Board OF Taxation held session In
the City Hall at Newark yesterday, and 1t was de-
cded TO investigate the methods of assessing prop
erty in Orange request 20 that effect having been
made to the Board by Francis NJ Epp!ey tax
payer i'm Orange Mr. Eppey complained that
the Orange assessments were illegal lie allesed
that an assessment Of $500 on property owned
by him excessive.
Moses l.. Cans the assessor testified that he
had placed a vaiue OF $500 on the land and 1910
on the buildings. When asked how he had based
the assessment he said upon a percentage OF
per cent or the actual value. The assessor added
that 60 Der cent was the usual basis or valuation
for assessment in the city Of Orange. lie ala not
know II the assessors had any such authority he
did not think that property anywhere In the county
was assessed at true value.
Mr. Eppley on cross examination endeavored 10
show that Cans owned large amount OF first class
property in Orange assessed by himself. ana al
= lower rate proportionately than that of MI Epp-
ley. -, A., .or hoA a.
nitted under oath that he had openly violated the
law and II was we'll that the people OF the county
should know the condition of anairs IT.,
Mr.. Eppley remarked that he might take o'heF
proceedings through the Grand jury ,,,.
The Board reduced the assessment on bppie'
property to 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
INCREASE OF VALUATIONS SET ASIDE.

Hackensack. Dec Especial. Bergen Coun-
~ Board OF Assessors, after stormy session last
September raised the valuations of New-Baroadoes
Teaneck Ridgewood and Union townships and
Engewood Gins Borough. total OF more than
These municipalities contended that this acton
was illegal, because It was taken without that
comparison OF valuations in the various taxing dis
tricts contemplated by the law. They took the
matter 10 the Supreme Court which announced
Assessors in increasing the valuations cited was
contrary TO law and set II aside. This VIII make
and the Board OF Chosen Freeholders, with counsel
and the collectors OF the municipalities interested
will meet on Wednesday TO determine whether the
rebate TO the taxpayers shall be made this year or
make good the deficit by some method to be de-
,pad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
ALLEGED TRAIN WRECKER MAY GO FREE
JUDGE MOORE PROMISES TO LET BOY OFF ON
GOOD BEHAVIOR

JUDGE MOORE PROMISES TO LET BOY OFF ON
GOOD BEHAVIOR
William Shields thirteen years old. OF Long ISL
and City was arraigned for trial before Judge Har-
rison S, Moore yesterday. The indictment was ioi
attempted train wrecking. and accused him OF
breaking and destroying switch locks. removing
the brass and throwing switches In the wrong
position endangerng the lives OF passengers on the
Long Shields wore Soc broecho
and his mother cat beside him. Edward 7. Allen
of jamaica represented the boy as counsel. while
Assistant District Attorney Frank Wood conducted
the prosecution. :.
Mr.. Allen caused considerable surprise by consult
ing with the Assistant District Attorney. 1t was
subsequently announced by Mr.. Wood that Mr
Allen would plead guilty for his client II the Judge
would suspend sentence Judge Moore refused.
He said that a person found guilty Of charge on
which the boy stood could be sentenced TO serve
twenty years Judge Moore, however said he would
postpone the trial OF the action until the first Sat-
urday in January, and In the mean time he paroled
the boy The Court said that II Shields conducted
himself as a good boy should between now and the
new date OF trial he would then dispose OF the
case. The Court intimated that he would dis
charge Shields.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
TO TEST THE sHERIFFS CONTROL.
CONVENTIONS WHICH THE FREEHOLDERs WILL
MAKE TO SECURE POSSESSION OF
THE ESSEX JAIL.

The Essex Board OF Freehoders. at It's ahnua'
meeting in Newark yesterday. passed resolution
for the appointment OF committee OF three 10
take steps to test the right Of the Sherih 20 as
sumo control OF the county jail. The BOARD also
reappointed Charles F. Underhl. the evicted JAN
warden for another term. The jail Is now III
charge OF Alderman Hosp the Sherfs appointee
for warden The Board reappointed al al the OLD
county officers without change or salaries. 49, -
County Counsel Mum explained e status .!
the case in regard to the jail wardenship' Inc ac.
giving ire Sherin-controi was passed tf-@ses tns
Fourth section of the act provides that wnen me
Sheriff shall by written notice, refuse 70 take 'ne
custody OF the jail and shall turn over lts care 70
the BOARD Of Freeholders the Board may accept H.
The Sheriff in 1894 turned the jail over to me Free
holders and the question was whether mar ACT
hound his successors in the office OF Sheriff Iheh,
again, the act applies only to the two hrst class
counties and the question is raised whether any
good reason can be assigned for the act under ths
classhcation. The Supreme Court has ruled IN OH
ferent cases that unless there are good ana sum
Gent reasons for this classification all such iesls-
lation is unconstitutional -. 49, r
Mr. Mum said after the meeting that quo war,
ranto proceedings would probably be brought ana
that an effort would be made TO nave the CiieI
Iustce convene a special branch court to near the
argument
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
TROLLEY LINE TO BE COMPLETED.

Owing to various legal difficulties which con-
fronted the Bergen County Traction Company II
has been unable 20 complete the Hackensack
branch OF its system. The line was completed
from the Fort Lee Ferry to the east bank of the
Hackensack River at Bogota over year ago, and
this has been its terminus ever since. In order
% ranch the county sent Hackensack) It was
necessary TO cross the river and secure right OF
way from the Riparian Commissioners and before
aured for the bridge approaches The Riparian
Commissioner fixed price OF $500 for the Lease
~ The water front which the company considered
TOO high in view OF the fact that the United
states Government demanded that an expensive
rawbridge he constructed These facts were laid
before the Commissioners at recent meeting by
w y. Barrows, secretary OF the tracuqn conl-
many with the result that the price has been re-
duced from $500 to 500 The latter figure Is salts
ing the road TO Hackensack Will be begun at an
early date. -, III, ..,,oo, tho oast
orn md western sections OF Bergen county winch
stir could only be reached by wagon,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
JOCKEY ROTHERSOLL FREED FROM DAILY.
TWICE CHAsTIsED BY HIS TRAINER. ACCORDING
TO THE LATTER's ADMISSION.

Father Bill" Daily, the well known turfman and
trainer of Jockeys appeared yesterday in the
1Adams-st police court In the proceedings brought
against him by James Hothersoll. a jockey for the
annulment of five years contract OF apprentice
ship The proceedings were brought at the In
stance of tho boys father. Matthew HothersoH'
who lives at No 452 West Twenty ninth-st.. Man
haitian, and who placed his boy in Days care two
years ago 10 be trained.
The boy alleges that on September Is last as ne
was exercising Eileen at Gravesend DAILY came
out of stable and dragged him back into II ana
struck him several times, and. further that Daly
Kicked him in the face as he lay on the floor. Inc
natter AT the time created some little STIR AT the
tTack and among the sporting fraternity.
Dalv denied the assault as described ~ Ihe pam,
nm hui said he had simply chastised Hothersol
with a strap. which he had doubled up so that us
oTec+s yould not be severe He further said that
he mad punished the boy twice during the time or
his employment -, -. ty..o-.ou rood M
,onanr continue his apprenticeship with I)aly Both
Jass seemed pleased with this termination OF the
caee Even without the annulment or the contraCt
Sa, tho Magistrate. HothersolTs apprenticeship
9Th Dalv was at end as his father mas iet-
WI trona The stewards OF the Jockey Club releasing
the boy from Days service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
DoRsCH on TRIAL FOR WIFE MURDER.

Henry Dorsch. the German. who. after being de-
serted by his wife and children because he would
do nothing for their support followed the
10 her rooms at No l79 Irving Place, and shot her
on the morning OF June II last. placed trial
for murder before Judge Hurd in the County
Court Yesterday. The day spent In choosing
a Jury OF which Herman S. Salt of No. Cooke
ave an employee OF the Western Electric Company
I'm Manhattan is the foreman An adjournment
was taken after the jury box was filed. and the
case will be opened this morning.
on the day of the shooting Dorsch went TO the
little store under his wfe's lodgings, and had her
come down TO meet him. After an attempt 10 per
suade the woman return TO him. Dorsch pulled
a revolver and fired five shots at her. She died the
next morning in ST. Marys Hospital Dorsch put
n bullet into his own head. but he recovered from
its effects. ,-
Assistant District Attorneys Grimm ana Emerson
have charge of the prosecution In the present trial.
The prisoner is represented by Frank X McCaf-
fraN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
STORAGE RESERTOIR SHALLOW.

FIVE FEET OF WATER AT ROCKVILLE
CENTRE. WHERE TWENTY ARE USUAL.
Deputy Commissioner OF Water Supply Monett
said yesterday that there was cause FOR alarm IN
the fact that while ordinarily at this time there
has been from twenty to twenty three feet of water
in the city reservoir at Rockville Centre, Long ISL
and the water supply there at the present time
measures only feet and II inches. The reason
for this is that the rainfall for the month OF
November has been this year one of the lightest
ever registered since the completion or the reseI
vor The total rainfall in the month was 26g
inches about one-half that in 1897 and one-third
that In 1898 l., A..
In July, August and September the supply IN the
reservoir was reduced five feet Little rain fel IN
october and the fall for November has been 80
meagre that 1t has resulted in further diminish,
ing the supply instead of making up for the great
use OF water in the summer months, as IT should
have done. The storage reservoir, which under Or
binary conditions sends to the city from ten million
TO twelve million gallons daily, is now sending only
ava million
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
KERuESS AT ENGLEWOOD.

Englewood. Dec (SpecaD.-The fair and kerr
mess which opened in the Lyceum last night was
well attended. The worthy object for which the
affair was arranged appealed to every one The
fair and kerrness was given In aid OF the local
hospltal. and II the attendance continues large
as last night a handsome sum will be realized.
The kermess was one OF the most attractive and
novel entertainments given in Englewood
The various dances executed included the Tar
anteua dance Tyrolean peasant dance, Scotch
reels indian war and moon dances, French Court
minuet and Japanese dance. 80
The basement Of the Lyceum was arranged with
booths artistlcay decorated. which were stationed
here and there. eacn laden with fancy articles.
COSTLY bric- A-brac, flowers and many other things
The AFFAIR will continue each night this week, with
matinees on Wednesday. Thursday. Friday and
Saturday. - A..
The officers of the Engewood Hospital are; Mrs
Clinton u. Blake. president; Mrs. Fl. A. ogden:
,,lcn-president: Mrs. l.. c. Dawes. secretary. and
George p. Payson, treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
DEDICATION AT DREW SEMINARY.

The formal opening and dedication Of the new
Administration Building and chapel OF Drew Theo-
logical Seminary at Madison y. j.. will begin at
10 30 o'clock to-day with a sermon in the morning
by Bishop L. G.. Andrews. of New-York. In the
aftarnoon AT 2 o'clock addresses will be delivered
nv BishOp John F. Hurst OF Washington, D. g.
and formerly president Of Drew Bishop + n n
BUckley Editor of THE Christian Advocate, OF
Sew-York In the evening the building w VIII pe
omen for public inspection from 80 until 10 ciocK
on Wednesday the members Of the faculty VIII
formally open their lecture rooms, and In the even
Win a sermon by the Rev. Or. ). F. Upham a
member OF the faculty farewell service VIII wi Se
1oLr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
DEATH OF A BRIDE.

Mrs. Frank Howard. a pretty young woman. VINO
became a bride on Wednesday last. died yesterday
morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Kelly.
No. 1877 Park-ave Hoboken. Maggie Kelly was
favorite among her friends. Many young folks
gathered at her mothers home after the wedding
In the Church Of Our Lady OF Grace. and wished
her many years OF happiness, Although her hus-
band had furnished apartments at Film ana Gar
den SITS and desired TO install his bride there, Mrs
Kelly begged her daughter TO remain with her
few days before going to housekeeping. The young
woman had been Ill prior TO her marriage, and on
Thursday suffered relapse. she gradually grew
worse and died In her griefstricken husbands
arms. A solemn high mass OF requiem Will be sung
tomorrow for the repose Of her soul In the churcn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
BROOKLYN NEWS.
COFFEY'S FRIENDS AT EASE
NO FEARS THAT BOSS MLAUGHLIN
WILL PUNISH HIM.
REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR OF VERMONT CALLS on
THE LEADER-GENERAL COMMITTEE
MEETING TONIGHT.

MEETING TONIGHT.
The Democratic General Committee Is 10 meet
tonight to organize and elect officers. There IA
said to be no doubt Of the reelection OF Deputy
Water Commissioner James Moffett chairman
for the fourth successive year. The officers will
also be reelected with the exception OF County
Clerk William Wuest. who account Of his fall
ure to carry his district at the last primaries
is not eligible for reelection TO the place OF secre-
tary James S. Reagan. Of the XNIth Assembly
District has been mentioned for the place OF sec
rotary.
One OF the important matters OF business when
comes UP tonight is the reception OF the petition OF
the artl -Cofey 1t is more than possible that
this petition will be referred to a committee, whose
business II shall be- under secret orders 10 quleuy
drop IN. petition where It will never be heard OF
again Those who know BOSS McLaughHh say
that be is far too shrewd to weaken his forces IN
Kings County by estrangins Senator Coffey who
has ore Of the strongest personal folowngs OF any
Democrat in the county. At any rate the COREY
neople are not worrying about what is TO happen
and II Is said that they will make no objection
to-night'to the reception Of the petition.
One o. the rumors that was being discussed ~
local Democrats Yesterday was TO the erect IN
when the Executive Committee meet 49, 90 Sen
missioner John |. Shea viii retire IN IHN,o. VI "'"
az Goysrnor r. G. smith the Republican executive
of Vermont surprised the hangers on N w tIL
sr9e ySstrTday o2e4n"r smith was acCompsned
Supreme Court justice Jerks no tWo W. 60.
10 Brooklyn yesterday 70 pay his respects 70 in ~
Justice II was suggested by the lattet tiaa w .
q Renuhiiran Governor might be interested IN -, To-
a. re venerable leader Of Kings County Demo,
racy, whose peculiar methods and unique ncaG
ouartere have gained than a local rtl'N d.
Justice jerks laughed as he said that as iaa a.
lie knew Governor Smith had no nob rief nbat and
en- introduction to several OF the leaders e Who WHO
happened 10 be present Governor '"''" S-' "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
WANT THE PRINCIPAL REMOVED.

Camden. Dec. (SpeciaD.-An entirely new phase
was giren to the scandal in the Commission or
Public Instruction by petition presented 10 'ho
..,,o ,or tho removal OF NJ W. Scheibner as
Drincipai OF the High and Manual Training schooi.
The petilIon gave the Commissioners TREMENDOUS
shoct Tor Mr. Schebner is new man, hdVinb
taEen the place OF Professor Horatio Draper, VINO
uas stimmarily dismissed last summer. Inc peti..
t TaS which was numerousy signed by parents or
nnnis Of the school, vigorously arraisns PROFESSOR
Scheibner. - ., a. a snaciai
committee for immediate investigation OF tne
charges Professor Scheibner was formeriy super
Using principal OF the public schools OF keadlng.
Penn His friends declare that the attack upon
III, aCeie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
COMPLAINS OF DISMISSAL.
REPLY FOR COLLECTOR B1DwELL TO STATE
MENTs OF \ DISCHARGED Gus
TOMS INSPECTOR

prPrY FOR COLLECTOR BIDwELL TO STATE
MEN7s OF \ DISCHARGED Gus
TOMS INSPECTOR.
NJ Davies Of No. 26O Snediker-aye. Brooklyn
,ro until he was recently dismissed by George r.
p,sueu Collector OF the Port was a customs in
,,ector has written letter 10 The Tribune assert
az that he was unjustly treated by Mr.. Bdwell
Although not stating the nature of his alleged
orenoe IN his communication he maintains that
,s was discharged for a mere technicalty. Because
., the Injustice TO which he maintains he has been
.ybected Mr. Davies seeks reinsta tement. H. C.
scar, Mr. Bidwels private secretary. answering
ne inquiries OF Tribune reporter yesterday re-
,,rdnr the circumstances Of Mr.. Davies's dis
nissal, said:
The inspector was not discharged until after a
,ong and careful investigation by the Collector and
ne surveyor Of the Port There is a strict rule In
,his derartment that inspectors must never COM
,,ri,ate with passengers at their hotels or homes
srer they leave the steamship piers. II II is neceS
sary to recfy errors relating TO me
~ luggage after tho departure OF the passenger
frorr Inc pier the inspector must first obtain the
remission Of the department. after relating me
facts to put himself in communication with the
'"I hnotber rule is that inspectors must not take
erstuties or brides. Yet IN the case OF Dawes IL
80 shown that he went to the Holland House
snmA time ago and introduced himself 10 a man
sn rad lust arrived on a steamer as the inspector
W. w. ~ examined his luggage. Thereupon the
nan handed Davies a quarter. AS mlgnI De eA
rected Davies Indignantly refused the quarter anu
rroo-sover abused the man. The passenger Soln-
riained 10 this department of Daviess conduCI'
and charged that the Inspector heo IoIioWeu M III
So for The purpose OF obtaining a gratuIty' re
sRased also that Davies drunk at the time.
mis- latter complaint however, was no, s.
raSvroUt,,,Sns the other charge the Collector ana
snryeyor came to the conclusion that Dawes naa
and they had no alternative but TO DISMISS him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
WANTS $4,000 FOR HER HUSBANDS LIFE

Mrs Catherine McGahey. OF No 1866 DekaIo-
ave js suing tho Nassau Railroad for s25 go for
the loss OF her husbands life from injuries received
in a trolley accident Before he dled the huspahu'
VILLA NcGahey obtained personal verdict
So.n,irst tho company for 5000 which was reduced
By the Appellate Division to 1 I dlssnd al5ts
declare that they should not be Obliged 10 pay
another verdict -. 80 ,,ooo, a. put
Iarst nsar ST Nicholas-aYe, on DeceHlper o.
isss when car ran into the rear OF the wagon.
Icc,ahev was thrown into the bottom OF me
wagon sustaining internal Injuries. from "hieh nc
died last January. -. 49,. -. -. h.,or. I,s
tce Dickev in The Supreme Court yesterday. IL Is
still
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
DIED AFTER AN OPERATION.

John Hellstern ffty-eght years old. OF No. 80
Jeferson-st. Union Ill., died in ST. Luke's Hos
pital. New-York on Sunday after having been
operated upon for cancer OF the stomach. IL was
believed by the surgeons that the operation would
be successful. but the patient was seized with
stroke OF paralysis several hours after II was per-
formed and did not survive the shock. Mr.. He'll
stern was we'll known In North Hudson. and Is
estate speculatlons He leaves a widow, FIVE sons
and daughter. He was member OF many social
and fraternal organizations. The funeral VIII be
held at his home 10 morrow afternoon.