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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
JUDGE TADAMs BROTHER ARRESTED
CHARGED WITH prsoRpERLY CONDUCT sy 4
BICYCLE DEALER

George W. McAdsm. ffty-six years old. . lawyer.
OF No i3l West One-hundred ind thirty secondssts
a brother OF Justice McAdam. Of the Supreme
Court. was prisoner in the Harlem Court yes
terday morning. charged with disorderiy conduct.
The complainant was Max Marauiz. bicycle man~
ufscturer. OF No IL West One-hundred-and-twenty@
fourth-st Mr.. McAdam was discharged.
Mr.. McAdam's down on Tuesday
while riding a bicycle. and the man who had run
him down took the wheel TO Marques place %
have II repaired. The went there on Tuesday
night to get the bicycle but Maraviz would not
let him have IL. The young man then went 10 Mr.
McAdam and told him about II. and the lawyer
went around to get possession Of the property He
walked into the store and picked out the bicycle
Marqniz who was In the back rushed out ana
stopped him. asking him what he doing Mr.
McAdam said the bicycle his sons. and that
he going to take Il away The lawyer became
much worked up over ne refusal OF Marquis to
let him have the bicycle. and Marquiz called In
Policeman Shevlin Of the West One-hundred-anl.
twenty-ffth-st station. who arrested Mr.. Nc
Adam He was baed later at the police station:
Mr.. McAdsm went to court this morning and tried
10 explain the 10 the complaint clerk who told
Mr.. McAdam that he would have TO step down
from the b ,siing This aroused the IRE OF the law"
Z am a lawyer, and refuse 70 step down
This shouted. and the court business stopped.
Magistrate Meade looking up to see what the mat
ter was Policeman Alien who has charge q ~, ~
him he would have 70 ge, In the line ne pointed
to the line Of intoxicated men whose cases were
to be heard first Mr.. McAdam was much put out.
and he shouted: -.
II win not stand there am lawyer and Will
go where please!'
Allen then said TO Magistrate Meade;
your Honor here's man out on ball ana IN
side the rail and now he wants 90 90 out again =
ct am a lawyer. Judge" said Mr.. McAdam. and
| want 10 be heard"
The Magistrate told him To take seat and he
would be heard. The lawyers protests were loud
and vigorous and a quick rally took place between
him and Magistrate Meade. the Magistrate order
ing him 10 cit down.
When the case came up afterward Magistraee
Meade discharged Mr.. McAdam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
AN ITALIAN OPINION OF AMERICA.

The "Nuova Antologia.' of Rome. the best
known review published in italy printed some time
ago an interesting article by Signor Ugo Ojett. en-
titled Notes on America During the War ana
embodying the results of Signor Ojetti's observa-
lions and study while in this country last sum-
mer According to several Roman newspapers
which have Just come to hand. Signor OJetti. VINO
is one Of the most popular authors and lecturers
among the younger writers of Italy. has more re-
Gently amplifed his impressions in lecture on
"Amerca and the Faith We Must Have In our
selves" delivered with much success In the main
hall of the Coleglo Romano. He presented the
United States his audience as an example 10 ne
initiated and the applause with which his words
were received lends countenance TO the idea that
his friendly views are those OF the Italian people
generally. Among other things he said:
81 am only a dilettante In politics, but II seems
70 me that after this war the Monroe DOC
trine must be understood meaning that all
America should not only belong TO Americans but
form in its two continents. "a hegemony unoer
the moral and diplomatic influence OF the Union
Even II the Regular Army OF the United states
ehould he Increased from twenty-five thousand 10
one hundred thousand men, II the fleet should be
dnubed and If the pensioned soldiers should num-
her two hundred thousand, where is the danger
prophesied by all European economists Tor a IA. IA,
ton whose exports have been this year more thah
s6l5 $50 024 in valueE -, =, - 1871. -
Senor Oietti has described. both In his article In
in which public opinion limits and controls the
action Of the Congress. as well as mat OF me
Executive and be hopes that Italy VIII pront py
this example.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
MAYOR HAS AMSTERDAM-ATE. BILL
HE WILL GIVE PUBLIC HEARING ON 1T on
MONDAY.

HE WILL GIVE PUBLIC HEARING ON 1T ON
MONDAY
Mayor Van Wyck yesterday received from Albany
for his approval rejection the Fallows Amster-
dam-ave railroad bill. The Mayor has set the
bill down for a public hearing at ii O'Clock next
Monday morning. 1t Is impossible TO have the
hearing earlier the law requires two Gays
advertisement OF the notice and on Saturday the
Mayor will be with the other citizens Of the city
receiving the Raleigh.
Some OF the friends OF the bill said yesterday that
there might be an advantage for the Third Avenue
Railroad Company in the latest amendment OF tho
bill. which is found in Section 4, and ends as fol-
lows:
Nothing in this section shall limit or afect me
anything contained in this act be construed as con-
ferring franchise or authority 10 cohs,ruct Vi
conferred nor TO withdraw In such action from
said court the question Of the right OF any part -
to such action to occupy said avenue or any par
thereof with Its tracks. nor the question OF Is Isn.
TO the manner in or the motive power oy WHICH II
proposes TO operate It's railroad
Simon sterne said yesterday that there could be
nothing more than a possible bubble in the lam
guage quoted in favor Of the Third Avenue Rail-
road Company, and that no construction OF the
language would give the company power to con-
struct outside tracks in the avenue.
John A. Beall and JOIN. c. Coleman yesterday
decided to apply for an injunction to prevent the
Third Avenue Railroad Company from tearing up
the pavement In Amsterdam-ave. The contractor
west side Of the avenue. between seventythird and
Seventy fifth sts and had begun TO open trench.
company said yesterday that the new activity OF
the contractor was mistake; In view OF the pas
to have the work stopped. The lawyers represent
ing the property owners opposed TO four tracks Tor
electric cars in Amsterdam-ave. said there was no
excuse for further attempts to lay four tracks In
the avenue. as the Mayor was sure to approve the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
THE CIRCUS PARADE SATURDAY EVENING

The circus will be the thing next week Inc
small boy has had the Indians now he Is to nave
the clowns. and according to press agent report.
he is going to have bunch of them OF all KINDS
conditions and make-ups. There will be irish foois
German broad-faces. funny rustcs, country bump
kns and heap OF others. not forgetting the olo
white-faced friend OF the little ones They are with
the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers combined
clrcuses which begin an eleven days engagement
% Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night
The show is in Ambrose Park. in Brooklyn TINS
week where the final rehearsas are being ned
preparatory to the New-York engagement. ne
circus will come over the Bridge Saturday evening
and mark its entrance into town with an lii UNI
ated night street parade The parade VIII lott }In
lows: Broadway to Canal st. to Hudson-st'' 70
Eighth-ave to Fifty-nnth-st. TO Fifth-aVe.' &c
Fourth-ave to the Garden. The show WIZ move
into the Garden Immediately following the exit U
the Buffalo Bill show.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
TORPEDOES TO BE TESTED.

II is expected that ninety-three Whitehead tor
pedoes made by the f. w. Bliss Company. OF
Brooklyn. will be tested by the Government experts
at Sag Harbor within the next few days. The test
ing steamer Sarah Thorpe belonging 10 the Bliss
Company, launched at Greenport on Monday
and is now at Sag Harbor. where the tests 20
be made the Noyac Bay target range. Seventy
nine OF the torpedoes OF the ls-foot type. and
fourteen Of the 12foot type, and they are all fitted
with the new Obery gear steering mechanism. The
Sarah Thorpe is fitted with powerful compressed
air pumps which used 10 charge the torpedoes,
the air pressure being carried to 800 pounds TO the
square inch. and for the tests TO be successful the
knots over the range after being discharged from
pneumatic tube The tests will begin this week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
DTSCVAPGES IN BANKRTPTCY.

Judge Brown OF the United States District Court
Yesterday granted discharges to twenty-five bank
rupts among whom were Schuyler Hamilton. jr
mining engineer living at the Hotel Savoy. brother
% tho late Robert Ray Hamilton liabilities 500 sos
William Brandreth. promoter OF No. II Broadway
liabilities. ss9l2O: Martin Kahn formerly in the
wholesale hat business at No; $50 Broadway liabili-
,,as sogo 752. Nathan Peck OF No. So West eighty
Hfth-st'. formerly OF Peck. Martin & Co. dealers
in building materials liabilities ss5 81; s Joseph
ave- liabilities siO2 s22: William Stern. OF No 81
reenwichst, formerly Of Louis K0sen ste 4
broker az No 257 Broome-st.. to get rid OF a for
feited bail bond OF 5000 and David Hirsch. OF No
l5e East red-and-fourteenth-st 10 get ria
OF a bond OF 5000
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Of the bank. but was in Hopkins's private desk

Of the bank. but was In Hopkinss private desk.
Here re- the fsd Interrupted the
to state that he had not argued on the question Of
books generally. Judge Bidde said he had been
under the impression the Commonwealth was dis is.
matter could be argued when the occasion arises
This win probably be when the book is offered in
Counsel for Mr.. Quay nea an exception to the
Mr.. Rothermei next read the letters which were
written to Hopkins by Mr.. Quay. and which have
Ing him in some Instances to obtain the money
50 Re objected
a Was and an
no,ed IN each instance Argument between c9un ss
Names OF the bank and found in Hopkns's desk
was dead and was not a defendant, and that Il was
inadmissble because of the statute OF limitations
the granting s q 2's'' loan Of 10000 Richard
$4,000 to s anS not Tednced "nt the quay
debt was paid Accompanying the letter was note
needy and Richard r: Quay. and Endorsed by Senator
Quay, and Mr. Rothermel proposed to show from
agreed to make the loan upon the production OF a
IN Mr. SAID
not paid until after the failure of the bank, In 1895
The Judge admitted the letter.
THE PLUM TREE" TELEGRAM.
George s Graham. who District-Attorney
Mr.. Quay. the next witness. He identified
two kilograms which he said Mr.. Quay admitted
having sent to the cashier. One OF these Is the
plum tree telegram which reads:
me l will shake the plum tree" The other reads
Get out at profit. ] check you for seven
thousand" Both were sent from st. Luce. Fla.
in February Of last year 81
Mr. Quay's lawyers showed no disposition TO dis
pute Mr.. Graham's statement that Senator quay
admitted that he sent them. but entered the usual
objection to their admission.
Albert l.. Taber. teller Of the broken bank: was
put the stand to identify the banks books
which are In evidence. There are III or them
The Distrct-Attorney endeavored TO induce the de-
fence to admit that certain books in another room
daybooks ledgers. minute-b books. ETC. were DOCKS
Of the bank Counsel for the defence said: I'VE
will admit nothing" and insisted on the Common
wealth proving each separate book.
Judge Biddle endeavored TO have counsel reach
some amicable agreement. and thus avoid the
necessity of bringing the books into the courtroom
and proving the entries in each book. Counsel
could not agree satisfactory plan. and alter
half an hour Of fruitless argument the DISTRICT
Attorney ordered the books brought into court.
Albert l.. Taber, the receiving teller or the pank
was recalled for the purpose OF Identifying the
entries in the bank books. The apparent nope
testimony led both Judge and counsel again to
make an effort to adjust matters. After haIt an
hours discussion the District-Attorney suggesten
adjournment until tomorrow: In the mean time
he said he would confer with counsel for the de-
fence and both sides would come prepared TO go
ahead on some definite plan
The Court adjourned until 10 a. m tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
RARE BOOKS AT THE ASTOR LIBRARY.

At n regular meeting of the Aston Library trus-
tees held Yesterday afternoon at the Astor Library
several rare books which had been purchaser ana
presented to the library were shown TOT 'ne u,
time. Among the books was hymha' o. JUN
wesley The book is In good condition. 1t was
nrinted In 1871 and a statement Which accompanied
the book says that it has escaped the search OF al
English collectors. who never dreamed OF It's ex-
istence The book is priced highly by the trustees
and was presented by Alexander Maitland; Inc
same gentleman has also presented TO the library
the laws and ordinances OF the city New ork Oh
the year l7i9 and complete collection, with ndex
and marginal notes of the laws OF the state OF
Maryland The book was printed in l72l. Another
book shown yesterday was one entitled Lifes OF
MAZDA Seyon and Gabra Brestos." This contains
Illustrations OF Egyptian life The book Is the gift
OF Lady Maux who had number printed for her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
LIST OF VICTIMS NOW FIVE.
ONE MORE WORKMAN ON wILLIs-AvE.
BRIDGE DIES.
THEORIES AS TO HOW THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED
MEN SAY THE BIG CRANE WAS

NOT WORKING.
Another victim OF the willis-ave bridge disaster
died In the Harlem Hospital yesterday. making i've
deaths resulting from the collapse OF a structure
which inspector OF Tammany's Buildings De-
| partment had examined only few minutes before.
| The fifth to give up his life was Charles
Pursley thirty-one years old. OF No 40 Willisave
| His skull was fractured in Tuesdays accident.
| The exact reason for the sudden fall OF the
| bridge has yet been satisfactorily explained.
James s. Headrick. superintendent OF the
| struction work. arraigned in the Morrisania
| Court yesterday a charge OF manslaughter, and
| Magistrate Wentworth remanded him into the GUS
tody OF Coroner Lynch. Lynch fixed bail at 5000.
| Adam P. Benst gave bond for that sum. and
Headrick released. The Coroner intimat ted
| that another arrest might be expected Headrck
| refused TO talk about the cause Of the disaster.
saying he would tell all he knew ut the inquest.
| and not before.
| EXPLANATIONS OF THE ACCIDENT.
| John c. Rogers. OF Rogers & Son. builders OF the
| bridge more communicative. He denied that
| the collapse was due TO any inherent weakness in
the structure. and declared his belief that. as the
steam crane was hosting up a heavy piece OF tim
| Der. the log caught under the top OF the false
structure on which the crane stood The engine,
| he said. was revolving swiftly. and the engineer.
not noticing that anything was wrong, did no, shut
Der wrenched the false structure out of shape and
treste and carrying the whole bridge down into
the river together with the workmen on 1t.
| John G. TAFT. engineer for Mr. Rogers. differs
slightly in his explanation He declares that after
| the heavy piece OF timber which the crane was
hosting became entangled as described by Mr.:
| Rogers, the forced from Its original
position, that its entire weight OF about nifty
| three tons rested one bent which had not yet
been braced. and therefore unable to stand the
strain. 1t gave way with the fatal result already
| related.
| WHAT INJURED wORKMEN SAY.
In contradiction OF both these theories however.
are the statements OF several of the injured work
men. who emphatically declare that the crane was
| not working at all at the time OF the accident.
and that weakness Of the structure was alone re-
| sponsibe for the disaster.
| Coroner Lynch gave orders yesterday that none
Of the fallen wreckage be removed until after he
had completed his investigation. which he promises
will be thorough. There is suspicion that the
piles supporting the false structure were not driven
down to bedrock. should have been done.
The twenty-one injured men are reported as
| doing well.
John e. Rogers arrested last night at his
| home No 536 West One-hundred- and-ffty second
St. and taken to the Alexander-ave. police station.
| He was charged with homicide Coroner Lynch.
| OF The Bronx, was present and placed the bond at
5000 This was furnished by John Heintz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
SALE OF PAINTINGS.

sale OF modern paintings was begun at ,he
schenck Art Gallery. No. So Cedar-st YESTERDAY
afternoon. and number Of pictures were dlsposeu
OF The sale will continue to-day and tomorrow
On the last day collection Of oils and water-co'oi
by A. T. Brcher will be sold
some Of the pictures sold yesterday. with cata-
ogue names of the artists and prices they brought
are as follows: Poultry" J. J. Van Leemputten;
49, "A Castan," Lucas Vlamil, go ~ , ehice
*. Music Hath Charms" A. Riyas. $50 "Poul,
try" Charles Jacque; So; "Landss ,sa on the
The sale each day will begin at 3;l5 O'CLOCK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
FOR THE NEW CUSTOM HOUSE.

Collector Bidwell returned yesterday from WASH
ington. where he had conference with the secre-
tary ofthe Treasury the new Custom House IN
New-York The Secretary does not want 10 MAKE
private purchases OF parts Of the Bowling Green
site until twelve thirteen OF the fourteen owners
have assented TO such an arrangement. because
OF the possibility OF tying up funds pending the
acquisition OF parcels Of on-assenting owners ny
ready aesented The Collector yesterday afternoon
had conference with the property-owners, com,
mittee and nc thought II possible that by the end
OF the week he would have the assents desired by
the Secretary Of the Treasury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
UPS NEAUE MARRIED AGAIN.

Announcement is made that Mrs. Leila Olyve
Neame daughter Of william II. Henriques. has
been married to J. Stanton Elliott. riding master
and dealer In horses She was married 10 Dousias
! Neame an English stock broker, in 1889 out
,b.v were divorced Frank Ellison. well-known
character In Wall Street. was witness against
her husband. He and she were seen togetner ia
nublic more or less, but afterward had a quarreL.
Mr. Henriaues forbade him the house, ana E:i,ison
assaulted him most brutally. For TINS t.lhs 90.
snent Ave wears In State Prison. Mrs: Elliott IN
herited considerable money from the OSBORN estate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
HOME or NEW-Y0RK's FIRST GOvERyOR.

Work was begun yesterday tearing down the
house at No. So Over-st.. which had once been the
residence OF New-Yorks first Governor. George
Clinton. II was frame house two stories high.
with attic and stone facing. Above the first
floor window tablet containing Governor
Clinton's coat-of-arms The building. at No.
60 Oliver-st. which torn down about A month
ago was the home OF George Washington. II
was a ramshackle. one-story building Two large
tenement-houses will be built to take their place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
RATES TO GRAND ARMY ENCANPMENTS.

The general passenger agents Of the lines In the
Trunk Line Association at meeting TUESDAY de-
cded on rates from the West TO the encampment
NJ the Grand Army OF the Republic at Philadelphia.
sentember too. 1t decided to charge one cent
a mile from points west Of the Eastern lines This
includes Chicago, Cincinnati and 81. Louis 1t was
aiso decided 10 allow fare with stop-over priv
iieges and slightly higher rate for diverse routes
The termini in the East will be Philadelphia ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
nApcr ANn cREW or FIVE SAX.

rb. Philadelphia tug Tamaaua left Phi.adeiphia
IN saturday morning with two barges M Tow
hound for Boston. on Montauk Point on MONDAY
night she lost both I'm a storm. one tne h''e, ,
oown sank with her crew OF Ave men, taP,a,ha
fenden Mate Anderson. Myers. the coon, s ,ha
Olsen and Petersen. deckhands Inc &c o, IN Mon
tauk Point yesterday morning at cipoN co a,
,owed 10 New London. One man, smith rns dam
he'd had pe o the extent Of 5000 nave TO b go
into drydock for repairs Tne c .os' Tug and barses
belong to the Philadelphia Coal Company Anu "'''
insured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
A GOLD WATCH FOR A VETERAN.

Wilbur F. Brown. a veteran OF the 7th Regiment
since 1869 and captain OF Company u OF the VET
eran organization. who was recently elected for the
tenth time secretary and treasurer OF the Society
OF Exempt Members Of Company B. received tan
gbe evidence OF the esteem Of his comrades Tuesday
night in the form Of a gold watch and chain. The
presentation took place at the Arena The watch
is beautiful specimen OF the goldsmiths srs
handsomely engraved and suitably inscribed. II
came as a surprise TO Mr.. Brown. who. despite bis
embarrassment expressed his thanks In gracsfui
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
NO G. A. R. COMMANDER-Iy-CHIEF CHOSEN

Philadelphia April l2.-The Executive Committee
OF the National Council OF Administration OF the
G. A. r. tonight failed TO elect successor to the
late James A. Sexton. Commandments OF the
Grand Army There was a deadlock on the names
OF Colonel w. c. johnson. OF Cincinnati and Cen
eral John c. Black. of Illinois Colonel Johnson
until the encampment here In September. when a
new Commander will be chosen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
ARSENIC ~ POISONED CANDY.

Hastings. Neb.. April 12.-Chemical analysis OF
the candy the eating OF which nearly cost MIS-
C. F. Morey. and several other women their hVes.
shows that each piece contained four gseaytSing
arsenic, enough to kill three people veI ,hs
points 10 the fact that womans hand penngo, M,
note on card Mrs. Morey and the otner mur
are slowly recovering. Ii IL rumored Una ", the
while temporarily insane. prepared ana se"' ~"
candy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
CROKER Suffering FROM CARBUNCLES

Richard Croker Is suffering from carouhc'e upon
~ hact ~ his neck which is OF a particularly
,,ruIent character There also two other
smaller carbuncles. which promise to develop INTO
formidable tormentors. He has had the largest one
iancad and the others will have to be treated III
he same gay II is said. There Is nothing danger
ois about these carbuncles. but they give me Ial
ynanv chieftain a great deal OF pain and annoyance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
AMERICAN SURETY co.'s NEW PRESIDENT.

At the quarterly meeting Of the trustees OF the
American Surety Company Walter s. Johnston ten
dered his resignation president. having entered
upon the duties OF the presidency OF the State
Trust Company. Henry d. Lyman who has been
first vice-president Of the company fourteen years
and who was Second Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral under President Arthur, elected president
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
rp,ysaTLAyTIC TRAVELLERS.

Amonr the passengers who arrived on the saaie
v..,srdsv morning from Genoa and Naples were
Commander Berry, c. D. Campbell MT ana MIS-
Thomas 8. Harrison and DIT. u o. ""'usn'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13
PASSENGERS on KAISER FRIEDRICH.

cherhourg. April l2.-Among the passengers on
hoord the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser
Friedrich. from Bremen and Southampton. which
sailed from here to-day for New-York. are John
pr,nck.rhon. Mr. Jackson. Count and Countess
coxaykowski. Archibald Freer and family fu-
80. r,-,nsch o. d. Gray and family. A. II. Hal
Spnrd family Charles Horton and family Presi-
den, Isiesias OF Costa Rica Mrs Rankin Japan an
pnck " A. Grant George g. Gardner ana ram
y Franklin Guenther and MIS- "eos"or'h'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-13

President Iglesias OF Costa Rica came 10 TINS
sovr,rv last winter In connection with the MICA
coun.,y canal. and later went to Europe