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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
PRESIDENT ELIAS'S PROMISE.

WEST END ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE THINKS 1T
WILL BE PARTIALLY FULFILLED.
1obn Mcdonald. of No 30 Broadway counsel for
the West End Association. who, with President
clark Of the association, had a conference with
president Elias Of the Third Avenue Railway
Company. on Friday regarding the long delay TO
the streetcar service in upper Broadway owing 10
the change Of motive power, gave out statement
Yesterday I'm which after quoting President Elias 8
promise to have the cars running by December 10
next and giving the result Of personal examina-
ton OF the present state OF the work, he says,
among other things:
The line as It is proposed 70 be put In operation
next month. will run from Fort Lee Terry on me
North River TO Broadway al Manhattan-st, thence
down Broadway to Seventy-irsi-st., thence down
Amsterdam-ave. TO Ffty-ninth-st.. where It VIII
Eortv-second-st line, and Will also connect with
the horse cars OF the Third-ave. system at sew
enty-frstst. and Broadway In view OF tae com nn
mis- portion OF the line, which Is practically nnlsh
ing the switches at Broadway and Eighty-slxth-st
and Manhattan-st.. We see no reason why II al AZ
not be put In operation at the time mentioned oy
president Elias 1t will be impossible for the Inc
ntnth-st to Seventy -irst-st. for some months IN
consequence OF the large amount or WORK whlch -
necessary to be done IN putting the WI Circle
Mr. clark and Mr.. Mcdonald are OF the opinion
that there has been great and unnecessary dsiaS
In prosecuting the work on both the Brodu"ay
and Forty-second-st. lines during the summer ana
The fan months and that too many men nave Deeh
~ ae 81 oTher's way and II the same number OF
men had been divided into smaller parties ana
compelled 10 h GT SO that II the company had
made the same exertion 10 compete Inese ,IIeS
that Il did TO put down me S deIav in the
delivery Of the iron. have competed laythg an Ine
works on those lines when are or n0w o., Ss linz
on Forty-second-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26

stock as collateral. for which they gave the usual
stock collateral note. one Of its provisions was to
the effect that the bank should have the right to
apply the colaterals to this any other liability
or liabilities of the undersigned to the said bank.
due or TO become due or hereafter contracted or
existing The bank claimed the right. under the
terms OF the note to hold the colaterals not only
for the loan Of $4,000 but also to secure note Of
the Tamages for 5000 which the bank purchased
a few days before the failure from the NewYork
Life Insurance and Trust Company
Joseph Gillet having been appointed assignee for
the benefit of creditors OF the Tamages repaid the
loan OF $4,000 10 the bank and demanded the col
iaterals, which the bank refused 70 deliver. claim
ing the right 10 hold them also for the 5000 note.
He then brought suit for the conversion OF the
collaterals, and the brought to trial by
MT strong his counsel In the Supreme Court. be
tore Justice Freedman and jury, and verdict
was directed by the Court in his favor. The bank
then appealed TO the Appellate Division OF the SUI
Prene Court. which reversed Justice Freedman
decision. Mr.. Giet then took the case 10 the
court OF Appeals. which has just handed down a
decision reversing the decision of the Appellate
DIVISION and affirming that OF Justice Freedman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
PAYN AND THE POLICE BILL.
LEADERS DENY THAT HE Is TRYING TO
INTEREST SENATOR'S IN IT.
PROPOSED CONFERENCE WITH THE GOV
BRNOR AND SENATOR PLATT REGARD
ING THE MATTER POSTPONED
INDEFINITELY.

Republican leaders at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
last evening declared that there was no truth In
reports that Louis F. Payn. the State superintend
ent Of Insurance. negotiating with his friends
among the State Senators TO secure their votes TO-
a State constabuary bill and that Governor Roose-
Welt was considering the advisa bility OF reappoint
ing Mr. Pawn to his present office II certain State
Senators would pledge themselves to vote Tor the
bill Governor Roosevelt, the leaders said, was
not so eager to have police legislation as TO be
willing to make a deal witt Mr.. Payn or with any
Of the State Senator'S In fact the object of recent
conferences with the Governor had been 70 induce
him to take a more favorable view or proposed po
lice legislation Mr. Payn. ii was said, so FAR from
being willing TO aid in securing the passage OF
constabulary BILL was violently opposed TO sucn
bill. II is admitted by the leaders that MI Payh
nrob1bly has so many friends among the state
Senators who are willing to help him Keep MS
nresent office that 1t would be impossible TO GET
vote in the Senate confirming the appointment vi
snv other man 10 succeed him. 80, -, -
The opposition TO the Constabulary plI nas pe
come so great among Republicans IN bu J. ~
STATE that the Republican organization IedueIs
have abandoned hope Of getting such a i me
through the Legislature this winter ano the 1'!
faraoce which Governor Roosevelt senator RAJ
and Chairman Odell of the KepuDncah ot Ster,oia
Ynjttee had planned 10 hold this week 20 deterInne
nresnizafion action the bill has been poslP0Keu
a. SoAnitelv Mr. Odell, who was AT the fnth
Avenme Hotel said last evening: i nave ceased
- thtnk al bout a constabuary bill. Ihere VIII DC
70 10 Inference with the Governor for more than
no &C. ~ come AZ least ! am going TO my home In
Tewburg on Monday, and / VIII not De Dack mere
for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
GOTH REVIEW FOR THE PARNELL FUND
REDMOND AND TALON WILL VISIT NEW-HAVEN
ro.nAy-To CALL on THE PRESIDENT.

REDMOND AND TALON WILL VISIT NEW-HAVEN
To.pAY-To CALL on THE PRESIDENT.
colonel Duffy, Of the 6sth Regiment. has prom
,..d 7. ord Mayor Talon and Mr. Redmond that ne
viii give a review in honor OF the Parnell Monu-
r,ent Fund at Madison Square Garden on Deem
her p This being the first public appearance OF
the regiment since its return from Chickamauga
the members are anxious 10 have tournament
and hall 10 which the general public VIII be ad-
rnitted at a popular price. Captain Cronin' captain
DevIin and other members Of the regiment nave
i"an annointed as a committee by Colonel Duny
~ confer with William Temple Emmett, Henry ~
pannon and Edward OFlaherty members OF the
ParneU Monument Committee, as 10 the pest means
- eating up such an entertainment -
In case a ball is given Admiral Dewey. governor
Roosevelt. Major General roe ana pi'e@"io' W."
eral Smith Will be invited. ,,s III, ,oat,
T ord Mayor Talon and Mr.. Redmond VIII speak
o, New-Haven tonight. Tomorrow they VIII can
o. Richard Croker at the Democratic CluD ana
on ,banE him for the donation Of $1,000 made by
any 10 the Parnell Homestead Fund on
,Tr,,nsdav ord Mayor Talon and Mr.. Redmond VIII
ne received by Governor Stone or PennsyIVahla.
ia viii address a mass meeting the same nieht
a. horticultural Hall Philadelphia. They VIII san
@or Ireland December 49, They intend 10 can upon
The President before leaving the Ohiteu s'a'es'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
A POLICEMAN SHOT.
THREE BULLETS LODGED IN HIS BODY IN AN
swER TO A QUESTION.


-ho,oos ONeill a special policeman was shot IN
,hroo nlaces by an unknown man early yesterday
a-,,ro In Newark one shot was in the abdomen
q second in the left hip and the third Few inches
to1ou O'NeU was taken to ST. MlchaeIs hosPildl'
o,NouI with Daniel J. Delaney. a night operator
=, the Postal Telegraph Company IN Ne"-iorA'
80 IN a saloon AZ No. 2 Bowery-st.. al a. M
lien two strangers entered. o'Neil noticed the
.,,or and sIzed them up as crooks. Tney asker 'he
hork.ener when the next trolley car for Ne"-iorA
u,ould mass and left the place. ,
Tbrea hours later O'Nelll and Delaney "ahe'
-, powerv-st At IeXington-st. they encouH-
,erod the two strangers. O'NeiN approacheu 'no
mo-, and asked them what they were doing IN 'he
,-Atorhood a, that hour. one OF the men gave
NJ ~ insolent reply and the other drew pslo,
mn mn Srad a shot into his abdomen. OMEN reaChe
e e. ~ revoyer but the fellow ircd agar" tht ~
iet Woundng him in the nip, SEN ga, stah 49,
a.o,rs, fence where he received the thlIu s.I''
simultaneously O'Neill fired, but missed tme mn
abe Two men then escaped In dlnerent uiIs,' III
r,aian.v Who had lremained on the opposi,ee SIIo
- re street ran over and borrowed % Nsln :, =,
W -, ~ md nursued one OF the men, but illeu 70
No1H,r,,aaLe him Then Delaney went Tor pIiest
Usvtt~ 80 was gone O'Neill managed 10 rshch a
49, store near by. and stimulants Were s D "
uiub auTn,har NcNauus OF St Aloysius roman
him a dhcb arrived and assisted In caring for
- Youndel man until the police anlDulauc. .9 ~
III, 90 Inc hospital. He was too weak yesteI,ttaSS
nun a. Statement His assailants are desctlo ~,
a. we'll dressed Delaney says ne can Iuen.'' oo5
men O'Neill has wife ana SIX chluIeh ~ W. 80
Ferry-st., Newark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
Epidemic OF DIPHTHERIA.
TWENTY FIVE CASES IN MoNTCLAlK SINE
NOVEMBER 1-CHURCH SERVICES
SUSPENDED.

Montclair y. J.. Nov % (speciaD.-The Board
OF Health at a special meeting tonight decided
IN request the Board OF Education to close the
Manle-aye and Chestnut-st. public schools
and the primary grade Of the Central Schoo
beeinning on Monday and continuing for one
week and longer If the diphtheria now prevalent
&c not stamped out. There have been cases or
diphtheria among the pupils. The Board OF
Education will meet Tomorrow to act tormaly
on the request Of the Health Board. Dr. j. =
Brown was authorized TO engage extra nurses
for the isolation ward.
The Rev. Louis F. Berry sent letter TO the
Rosrd that in view of the fact that two schol-
ora In the Pilgrim Mission, of which he is pastor
r,ara III with the disease, he was willing
20 close the church and Sunday school
{, the Board said so. The latter thought II was
thoughtful suggestion Of the minister ana
,roroedia-elv sent him word 10 dispense with
ho.h church services and Sunday school there
tomorrow. =.
That the disease is increasing was SHOWN oy
1nsnector Leighton, who reported four ne"
coeas to-day. making twenty-five In all since
November 1. The most important one was To-
Gated in the Italian settlement in Forest-st'' ana
u,as not discovered until the disease had pro-
oooaod toward its acute stages. The results OF
tSSs case are likely to be more serious than IN
60, ~ tho preceding cases az the families there
ore In the habit OF living promscuously'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
DWIGHT ALUMNI LECTURE COURSE.

The first lecture OF the special course The
Law OF Negligence" by Gilbert Ray Halves, was
given last night at the Carnegie Music Hall Build
tng This course Of lectures Is one OF a series
ranged by the Executive Committee OF the Dwight
Alumni Association. which will be held in the Car
neeie Music Hall Building. Each lecture will begin
AT sl5 o'clock and will end about $50 o'clock on
the evenings named. The programme OF the special
courses with the dates set for them ana the names
OF the lecturers is follows:
THE Law Of Negligence" by Gilbert Ray Halves.
on december 2 8 and 49,
THE Modern Law OF Carriers ny Everett T.
Wheeler on December % and January g. 10 and 20
1.-THE Police Power" by Paul Fuller, on January
q and February g. 10 and II.
ruary "a and March g. 10 and H.
Tickets for the lectures are free and may be had
from, George c. Austin. at No 1872 Broadway, who
Is the secretary OF the association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
CIVIL SERVICE OBSTACLES.

Colonel Burt. chairman Of the State Civil Service
Commission. who has been examining county Civu
Service conditions throughout the state. with the
hope that the regular Civil Service rules could %
applied tothe eleven largest counties py Decemoe.
- ,,asterdav that such a maze OF incongruites
and complexities had been disclosed by the recent
hearings given BY the Civil Service Commission IN
this civ and in Albany 10 make II highly I'M
probable that the new system could be introduced
before January l.
70 the official acts OF the officers who appeared be-
fore the Commission. most OF whom, he said. I'M
messed him by their zeal and public spirit, but 10
The mass OF special legislation which exists touch
ing the functions and responsibilities Of county
officials Most OF this special legislation had been
enacted without much effort apparently being
made to- preserve harmonious system OF county
government. Much the same conditions existed IN
the State service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
SHARP FIGHTING IN PANAY.
INSURGENTS DRIVEN INTO THE MOUNTAINS
WITH HEAVY LOSS

INSURGENTS DRIVEN INTO THE MOUNTAINS
WITH HEAVY LOSS.
Manila, Nov. %. 1890 D. m.-The movement
against the insurgents in the island OF Panay
has resulted in driving them TO the mountains.
twenty miles inland The troops engaged were
two battalions Of the 10Th Regiment battalion
of the Goth Regiment. the 18th Regiment. Cor
dons mounted scouts and Bridgman's battery
Of the 9th Artillery. The Americans had five
men killed and thrty-eight wounded. General
Hughes, Colonel Carpenter and Colonel Edmund
Rice commanded in the various fights. Thirty
two insurgents were killed in the engagements
end the natives reported that nineteen carloads
Of wounded were taken away Among the Amer
rnent and sergeant Of artillery. Twelve OBJ
solete cannon were captured.
Santa Barbara and Maasin Arsenal were de-
serted before the Americans arrived. The in
surgents seeing IL was impossible TO resist the
movement retired with most OF their stores
The Sd Infantry. recommending from Balinag.
met the insurgents on the main road and had a
running fight to San Idefonso where they drove
three hundred rebels from old Spanish re-
doubt. Proceeding toward San Miguel, the
Americans found the insurgents in a series Of
strong works two miles south Of the town.
probably General Pho del Pillars old command
numbering seven hundred and fifty men. An
officer was killed and a private wounded. The
insurgents had four men killed and ten wound
ed. Nine prisoners were taken. This Is prob
ably the largest band OF insurgents north Of the
Pas2 River
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
NAY BE MANY TUNNEL BIDDERS.
MR.. PARSONS. THE ENGINEER. HAS NUMER-
Gus APPLICATIONS FOR PLANS.

Gus APPLICATIONS FOR PLANS.
William Barclay Parsons engineer TO the Rapid
Transit Commission. said yesterday that he
comforting every day with prospective bidders for
the tunnel contrac-. He would not give any names
but said he felt assured Of their genuine interest
In the plan because many Of them had paid
$50 apiece for sets OF blue print drawings of the
plans Mr.. Parsons was informed that the remark
he made on Friday about the possibility OF letting
the contract for the first and second sections OF
the road simultaneously had given great pleasure
TO Richard Croker and especially to Corporation
Counsel Whalen. who had urged that very course
upon the Commission and he said
The first section will take long TO build all
the other sections put together. 1t is the most
difficult Of all from an engineering point OF view.
The second section might be begun a year or a
me me The third section might be begun
years after the first and completed at the same
the first section
Mr.. Parsons was detained at his office. No. %
William-st nearly all day by contractors, who
came TO ask questions and look up certain facts
concerning rapid transit. In the morning there
were two engineers in his office studying the pro-
posed scheme OF underground roads. They had
access to Mr. Parsons's library. and went into
the matter fully. Regarding his visitors Mr.. Par
sons said
Notwithstanding that It is Saturday. and the ex-
closed all day owing to Mr. Hobarts death
have given out FIVE contracts for BIDS TO CON
tain phases OF the case, and l expect that next
week l will give out at least half dozen contracts
twenty contracts and II all those contractors who
ask for the contracts put in bids there VIII De
lively time In January when they are opened
Alexander E. orr. president Of the Commission,
said that he was much gratihed with the promised
success OF the bidding and thought that there
would be unusually keen competition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
ORDERS FROM FRANCE AND RUSSIA

AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS OF RAILWAY CARS
LIKELY TO BE KEPT BUSY.
American manufacturers Of railway cars are
,laIv soon TO begin work on large orders from the
french and Russian governments France IL Is
aid will award contracts here involving an eX-
nand,ture Of 100000. part Of the rolling stock to
~ ordered being six thousand freight cars The
pbuadelphia and London house OF Smith. Mcmillan
g. 90 is the export agent Of the American Car and
Foundrv Company and william y. Mcmillan or
that Arm. who hsss recently returned from abroad.
e. quoted as saying in regard 10 the Russian Gov
srnment's intention to have cars for its railways
built I'm this country:
overtures have been made in an indirect way by
the Russian Government for the American Car
and Foundry Company TO supply not less tnan
three thousand freight cars. , -, IT.
The cars will be made OF wood and iron. TWO
hundred combination dining cars are also required
shouId the deal he completed II VIII mean an ex-
nenditure OF 100000. The cars are desired Tor
Inc trans-Slberian Railroad, which Is being pushed
RAPIDLY 10 completion. -. A..
The Russian Government also suggests that me
American company construct a large plant at some
convenient point the trans-Siberian route TOT
INC purpose OF erecting the cars. which would he
sbinped i'm sections from this side Such plant
wouid also attend 10 the necessary repairs from
time time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
REBEL ACTIVITY SOUTH OF MANILA.
TRYING TO CREATE DIVERSION IN
FAVOR OF AGUINALDO. WHO is IN
nEGpERATE STRAITS


FAVOR OF AGUINALDO. WHO is IN
DESPERATE STRAITS.
Washington. Nov. 25-The following cable
dispatches have been received at the War De-
partment from General Otis:
Manila october %.
Insurgents made feint on linus last night.
Three enlisted men wounded: their loss two
killed. one captured. Quickly withdrew. Add
tiona troops sent from Manila to-day. lnsur-
gents will be driven south. Report from Negroe
encouraging Chief insurgent leader north or
island surrendered voluntarily. More planting
being done. More sugar mills at Work than az
any time since revolution against spain began:
Omcers report people apparently cheerful ana
hopeful; that form OF government In operation
well suited to conditions and working smoothly.
Manila November %.
Vessel from Lingayen Gulf with dispatches
from Wheaton to I'D inst. brought in Buen-
camino insurgent Secretary State, captured ISL
inst He was with Aguinaldo and party Ieit
Tarlac night 18th TO be escorted north by TWO
thousand troops from Bayambang and Dagu-
pan. These troops Wheaton struck al san ia
cinto. and Young eastward. Aguinaldo' with
part Of family, escaped north with two hunored
men, passing between Young ana wheaton
Young still in pursuit last accounts, ana mas
been rationed at San Fernando. AguinaIdo'
mother and oldest child with Buencamino. sepa-
rated from rest OF party; mother lost In WOODS
and child, four years old. with Wheatons troops
Two thousand dollars gold belonging to mother
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
FIFTH .VryrE CBURCH AFFAIRS.

u was said yesterday by prominent member OF
,ha Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church that there
was no change in the situation regarding eau 10
a new pastor. and was not hkely TO De any 10. Il
-. ,,rne The selection by the Pulpit Committee
- The Rev G. Campbell Morgan 10 succeed III.
Tn bas not vet been ratified by the congregatl0h
mn ,beTe the matter stands for the present Inc
~ DR. NJ Woolsey Stryker, president OF Hanu-
ton College, is expected TO preach III inc f''"
Avenue Church this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
ARRESTED FOR COUNTERFEITING.

Guthrie Okla. Nov. % speciaD.-Mrs william
Williams of Boston. was arrested here to-uaS
charged with counterfeting. In her trunks ''VVD
in Canadian currency and finely engraved OPP
~i.,ns were found William Davis. supposed TO
ha an sccomplice was arrested yesterday by bos.
Ton oficers who say Davis and the woman t were
Mss nv which Canada was flooded with counter
felt money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
STEAMER HAROLD RETURNS TO PORT

Tho Norwegian steamer Horod left this port yes
terday bound for Port Antonio After clearing the
Bar she turned about. and was reported at 4l5
o'clock Yesterday 10 be returning She was an
chored In the Upper Bay last night As she did not
d,snlav any signals OF distress as she was passing
"a nav Hook bound In II Is thought she returned
10 port on account OF some slight arrangement 20
her machinery. She carries mostly catKo OF lEui''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26

captured and now in Manila treasury
neaVy storm In Lingayen has prevented load
ing OF troops there for the north
macarthur has captured insurgent director OF
IDaIIoad. who endeavored destroy railroad to
Dasupan; also Captain Lawrence, Englishman,
VINO served Aguinaldo's artillery.
Ielegraph not working north OF Tarlac to-day.
, Lawton believed to be on military road to
bayambang Roads now practical for wagons,
ana supplies for him being forwarded.
. our troops have liberated some three hundred
spanish prisoners recently.
The War Department officials are disposed to
account for the sudden activity developed by
the insurgents south Of Manila as reported this
morning. on the assumption that the insurgent
general In command there who is believed to be
Pho del Pillar, has received notice through some
OF his spies of the desperate straits of Agui-
naldo and is trying to create a diversion In his
favor by attacking the American force in the
rear. He occupies strong defensive ground. and
Cavite Province the home OF Aguinaldo, has
never been taken by the Spanards since the
first hoStities. General Schwan, assisted by
the marines from the naval station at Cavite.
made a raid through the territory last summer,
but II was In the wet season, the swamps were
deep. and beyond driving off the insurgents
temporarily nothing substantial was achieved,
and the country abandoned to the insur-
gents Now, however with the advent OF the
dry season. the time is ripe for the execution OF
the plans Of General Otis to clear out this coun-
try permanently and carry out his favorite prof.
ect for the instament in the province or local
municipal government and General Grant, IN
command there. is being reinforced with that
especial object.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
nrc,o,oy on STOCK COLLATERALS.

The Court Of Appeals mas 1us' ueeu -, -
-. rrhoron q Strong OF unusual Interest 10
onanciaI institutions and other lenders as well as
borrowers. or stock collateral The case grew ou'
., the failure OF Dan Talmage's sons. 'he large
Ace dealers which occurred In 1886. SHORTY DO
fore their failure they borrowed s"o'V" i,oN ~
ro'e , :, America secured BY merchandise and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-26
THE FRANCO AMERICAN TREATY.
IT'S TERMS CANNOT BE MADE PUBLIC UNTIL LAil
BEFORE THE SENATE.

Paris Nov 25-The Minister OF Foreign Al
fairs NJ Delcasse replying to a request for infor-
nation. Informed the Commission OF Customs
Duties this afternoon that he could not make pub,
IT, the terms OF the Franco-Amercan Commercial
Convention until II presented TO the united
states Senate on December 4.