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The sun., 1899-05-18
Mistook a Burglar for His Brother.

A burglar entered the apartments OF Hyman
Rosensou, a wholesale liquor dealer. on the
third floor OF the house at 444 Metropolitan
avenue. williamsburg. yesterday morning By
means OF a ladder placed against window
from an extension on the first floor. noise
awakened Rosensons l6-year-old son: The
boy noticed a shadow in the room. and, think
ing his brother was there. called to him. Tho
burglar ran to the open window and. while
crawling out. fell to the extension root: ne
Jewelry valued al 5000 and $50 in Greenbacks
disappeared with him.
The sun., 1899-05-18
STATE q. 4. r. ENCANPMENT.
j. w. Kay of This City Elected Department
Comma ander-Parahe of the Neterans.


SYRACUSE. May 1.-THE State G. A. r. En-
campment proceeded more rapidly than the
delegates expected. and tonight elected j. w.
Kay Of New York Department Commander.
Jere 3. Cross Of Owego Junior Vice Command
err Dr. Frank Madden Of PlattsburG Medical
Director and the Rev. J. G. Ferguson OF Little
Falls Chaplain. There are contests for the re-
naming offices. and thcy will be disposed Of
tomorrow. Resolutions were adopted ndors-
ing Col ]. D. Shaw Of Watertown for National
Commander and President Ackinley's Ad-
ministratiOn.
morning was public and was attended by an
immense crowd, The Alhambra was filled to
overhowing. The delegates were welcomed
by Mayor Mcclure. The city posts presented
n flag to each Syracuse schoOlhousc. pupils re-
ceiving them from the veterans, Two hun
drsd children sang patriotic songs and the
audience cheered.
The first important business OF the encamp-
ment was the unanimous adoption Of resolu-
tion strongly denounoinR anti-imperialism, a
copy Of which was forwarded to President Ale.
Kinley The veterans paraded this afternoon.
], 800 being in line.
The sun., 1899-05-18

She Was Known as His Housekeeper-Says
She Is Going to Contest His VIII.

She Is Going to Contest HIS VIII.
1t was learned yesterday that Ezra s. Merrill.
the millionaire toboggan- slide man. whose will
was filed for probate in Brooklyn on Monday.
had a secc nd wife living. who was mentioned
In the will as Miss Isabel b. Campbell Of
Strattord. n H. and to whom a bequest
OF $1,000 was made. The only woman mem
toned as his wife in the will was
Amelia j. Merrill. who was divorced
from him. 1t was not known that he had any
other wife until. in a statement made to his
lawyer Just before his death. he declared that
he had married Miss Campbell in 1897 She
was Merrills cashier at the Sea Beach Palace.
and later went to live with him. ostenstbly as
his housekeepsr
Merrill's former cashier. Mrs Jessie Curry.
before his second marriage sued him for 500
900 for breach OF promise and got verdict for
ST 800.
George Eldridge. Mr. Merrill's lawyer. said
yesterday that Mrs. Merrill was preparing to
contest the will.
The sun., 1899-05-18
Dunellen Postmaster Removed.

PLAINFIELD. n. j.. May l7.-Charles Coriell
OF Dunelen was removed from his place as
Postmaster this evening and former Mayor
BraEelcy has been appointed acting Postmas
ter The real reason for Mr. Cores removal
cannot be ascertained, but i is known that
about two week agoa Post Office inspector Nis-
tied tho Duneen office. The Inspector had a
conference with Mr. Coriell's bondsmen. Alvah
GRAY, c. Garrison. and the present acting POST
master. Al the close of business to-day the ac-
counts LalanCul
The sun., 1899-05-18
JOrTINGS AROrr rOWN.

An open.alr concert will | q given next Mon lay 10
tn inmates of the Children's Hospitals on Randall
Island by kampuni old Guard Band The uirr was
made through Deputy ChaTty Commissioner Br"u-
nan, who ~ member OF the Old Guard, Miss
RAupoui Will sing and Mr.. CLERGY. professional
kit t,v"r Will give an exhibition of lefty ight- by
taIllcss kIeh,
Theucw clubhouse Of thrULi er-Iy club al ! W, st
Fifty fourth street open for M mh"rE for the
first time last night. An informal re septIuu began
at {, O'clock and a supper was served. Throughout
the evening an orch, stra played.
Judge Brown of the United states District c urt
has granted discharges III bankruptcy To Charles "
Durant, fOrmery1A stock broker, and 70 tie Rey. e.
IeTiton Patterson. pTIlteT.I
The sun., 1899-05-18
BEILDERS' H4RDF4RE COHBISE.
It Consists Merely OF nn Arrangement to
Advance Prices.

II Consists Merely OF an Arrangement to
Advance Prices.
STANFORD. Coma. May l7.-There have BEEN
various reports recently regarding a comhina-
ton among the leading manufacturers OF
builders hardware. and it has been announced
that such combination had been organized.
Among the companies mentioned were the
Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co. Of STAN
ford and Branford. tho Reading Hardware
COMPANY OF Reading. Pa. Sargent Co.
of New Havon, RUSSELL Erwin Manufacturing
Company OF New Britain. and the I +. Corbin
Co OF New Britain. The rumor Of a hardware
trade circles Henry r. Towne. President OF
the Iale6 Towne concern. gave statement I"
the Inty ,1GroCdte To-Day III whlrh ne neso-
tiations nf the hardware men are fully pre-
sented Mr.. Towne said
These reports, which have been widely cir
culated. originated in the fact that last January
builders hardware met to discuss the question
q prices The companies We're the lale
New Britain: the ku4sell- Erwin Manufacturing
Compnny OF New, Britain. Sargent 4 Go. of
New Haven and the RrMding Hardware Com
advance OF 10 per cent in the prices ot build
ers' hardware TO coverthe great increase in the
cost of materials On April - the same com
panies met to consider a further advance to
cover, the still continuing heavy increase
IN the prices of all materials. which.
in view of the (act that nearlya Of the articles
been selling at prices covering very little profit,
and in many cases less than cost, neCessitated
an advance in order to protect the manulac-
turer against what oth"rwiS" would have heen
a serious loss. For this purpose "a further ad-
vance of 10 per cent was made on April 27.
Since then the same companies have been
form scale ~ prices for staple goods, but have
not reached any final agreement
The sun., 1899-05-18
BIG ELECrRIC CONSOLID4TION.



p0ratious to Unite in Massachusetts.
BosToN Mass. May lit was announced
authoritatively to-day that the consolidation Of
thirty-three electric street railways and cleo
trio light companies In Massachusetts and
Rhode Island will be made on June l. The
company will bo known as the Massarheset's
Electric Company. Messrs. f.. Rollins Morse
& Bro. and Tucker. Anthony 4 Co. Of this city
have effected the deal, but it is understood
that J. =. Morgan Of New York is behind il.
The concern will be voluntary association
and will not be Incorporated The raptaIiza-
tion will be not less than $4,000, 900 one half
4 per cent. cumulative preferred stock and
one half common. The stock of the new COM
scription at 100 for the preferred stock. each
share Of which will carry one.halt share OF
common stock as u bonus. The stock has
The new stock will ne exempt from TAXATION
IN Massachusetts. 1t is estimated that tho
from June |. the date consolidation takes cf-
feet. based on the lr"sent Increase in earnings
tion. earn and pay 4 per cent. dividends upon
the common stock. II is the intention Of the
8dsnd Saysr t2 afs ss t9e Re
is 4 complete list OF the companies which will
be taken oyer:
and Lowell. Lowell and Suburban. l!nckport
street railways. Nashua Street Railway:
gloucester street RallWay. gloucester ana
Rock port, Gloucester. Essex and Beverly:
and Wakefield. Wakefield and Stoneham. Wo-
burn street railways. West Roxbury and Ros-
lindae and Needham and Boston. Norfolk Gem
trail. Norfolk Suburban. Boston. Milton aud
Brockton: Braintree street railways. Brockton
Street Railway, Brockton and East Brdgowa-
Quincy and Boston. Taunton street rail- ways.
Dighton. Somerset and swanson; Providence
and Taunton. Globe Street Railway Fall
River. Newport and Fall River. Newport Street
Railway Newport Illuminating Compauy, Hyde
Park Electric Light Company.
The sun., 1899-05-18
OTIS PRAISES LIWTOS'J WORK.
His Steady Advance DemoralizinE the In
surgent Forces.

WAsHrNGToN, May 1.-THE capture OF San
Isidro by Gen. Lawton was confirmed In
official despatch from Gen. Otis this morning.
and proved gratifying news to War Depart
ment officials. 1t is evident they say. that the
Fiiipinos will soon be SO completely demoral-
lied that they will bs willing to sue. for peace
at any terms Gen. I-awton's plan OF campaign
Is being particularly commend ed. 1t shows
that he Ia protting by hisJ experience with In
dians in this country. and proposes to keep the
enemy on the move ana allow them no chance
to recover.
Gen. Otis's despatch is as follows:
MANILA, May II.
"Adiutdut,Ger,rdl, Warrington:
situation is as follows: Lawton with tact
and ability has covered Bulacan province with
his column and driven insurRent troops north
ward into San lSidro. second insurgent capital
which he captured this morning: is now
driving enemy northward into mountains; he
has constant fighting, initcting heavy losses
and suffering few casualties: appearance Of his
troops on TANKS Of enemy behind intrench;
ments thrown up at every strategic point and
town very denoralizinR 10 insurgents and has
given them no opportunity to reconcentrate
scattered troops. kObbes column with gun
boats proceeding up Rio Graudo. OTIS"
The sun., 1899-05-18
Union College Beaten Again.

The Court OF Appeals has decided against
Union College In a suit brought by that insti-
tuition against Long Island City to recover
bouse on Sixth street Long Island City, Tho
city's defence was that the contract for leasing
the building was Improperly drawn and never
was taken from judgment reversing Judg-
ment which was rendered by referee in favor
IL 4 lnn
The sun., 1899-05-18

HACKENsACK. y. j.. May l7.-Josenh W. Craig.
Democratic Freeholder from Palisades town
ship. left his home at Tenaty this morning to
attend the nremens convention in Orange
Just after he entered II car of tho Northern
Railroad he tell dead The body was taken to
his home. and a doctor decided that death re-
suited from apOplcxy. Mr. Craig was a sur
veyor and conveyancer. He was about 6o
years old and unmarried,
The sun., 1899-05-18
Casualties Reported by Gen. Otis.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Gen. Otis to-day re-
ported the following additional casualties:
Killed-Utah Artillery. May IA. Company A..
Sergt. Ford Fisher; Second Oregon. May 10.
Company q. Private James Harrington.
Wounded First North Dakota. May 49, COM
pany c. William +. ,Trulock. thigh, severe:
Civilian William II, Young. chief OF scouts.
died; May IL. Thirteenth Minnesota, Conn
pany II, Private Albert Erickson. chest. mod
crate; May Is. Company X. First Sergt. Hur-
ry Howard. wrist, slight.
Missing First California. Company K. Pri-
vate Ral ph Coates. since April u.
The sun., 1899-05-18
tragedy OYER 4 DITORCE.
Campbell Shoots His Former Wife and Her
Sister Dcad-WOunds Himself.

WEST ALEXANDRIA. o.. May l7-Frank
Campbell shot and killed his divorced wife.
Lucy Gay. and her sister. Bertha Gay. and
fatally wounded himself, at 30 this afternoon.
The trouble grew out Of recent divorce suit.
in which the wife WAS plaintiff
After tho divorce Mrs. Campbell went to live
with relatives, To-day Hhs and her sister
went to Cam phell's S homo to secure some OF her
belongings While there the tragedy occurred.
tho trouble starting over dispute about some
property.
The sun., 1899-05-18

Otto l,ert, u bookkeeper. who has been in
the employ OF George T. lde 4 Co. Of 7'b
Broadway for three weeks. was arrested yes
terdny on a warrant issued from the Bristol
County Court of Massachusetts charging him
with embeZ2linE $4,000 from the Beacon Nan
ufarturinG COMPANY Of New Bedford, In the
Centre street Police Ourt he was committed
rival of rcuulStiou papers.
The sun., 1899-05-18

Former Mayor Gleason OF Long Island City
chased an artist out of his office on the run yes
terday The artist called 10 seek permission
from Mr.. Gleason to paint his portrait in oil.
He said that he had called number Of times
before but Mr.. Gleason was always too busy to
give him sjttinGs. Now thar Mr. Gleason was
out on bail h might spare time for the por-
trait The eX-Mayur's wrath rose at once. and
the artist male a holt through the office door
and went down the one flight of stops In hur-
ry. II" did not stop running untll he was safe
OH Thirty-fourth street ferry boat
The sun., 1899-05-18

DALLAS Tex. May 17.-In the State Legis-
lature at Austin to-day the Senate asked for
free Conference Committee on ts Antitrust
bill. which has hoen amended by the House SO
as to allow District Attorneys special fees. to he
included in the costs attendant upon the suits.
The Senators believe that this amendment may
affect the validity Of the bill and they, accord
inglY want to drop this section. All the other
ing that aimed at the Associated Press mo-
nODOly,
The sun., 1899-05-18
Masher Held for street-Car Theft.

Herman Mashnr. IL years Old. Of l27 Henry
street WAS held bv Magistrate Cornell in tho
Centre Street Police Court yesterday for trial
on the charge of rUbhing Mrs. Anna Freedwell
of lL4 Ridge street of a purS" containing
81 - while Sh" was getting on Second ave-
nue. car AT Houston street and the bOweIy yes
t"rday morning, About 50 was found In the
The sun., 1899-05-18
American rohacco Company,s Capital stock.

TRENTON. y. J., Nav l7.-The American To-
hacco Company filed a certificate In the Sccre-
tary OF States ofTlce to-day declaring that Of
the S35, 900 900 increase of capital stock
authorized on March 81 S33 800 900 has been
paid in. Tho compnny's total capitalization is
600. and tn" total paid up stock now
amounts TO S6S 100000
The sun., 1899-05-18
No Duel Will Re Fought.


SpteiaE Cdble O1spdIcN 70 I IIk SUE.
VIENNA May 17.-There will be no duel be-
tween Judge Heiterer of the Supreme Court
and Baron Gudenus. President OF the Lower
Austrian Diet The trouble between them.
growing out OF the attack by BurGomaster
Lueger on Judge Heiterer in the Diet. which
the latter held Baron Gudenus should have
stoppcd, has been amicably settled
The sun., 1899-05-18

Capt. Chadwick Of the flagship New York.
with Mrs Chadwick. visited last night No q
school in Hopoken and participated in patriotic
exercises on the occasion OF presenting several
dran BY Mrs. c. b. Alexander Of Castle Point.
Tor the best essay on patriotic subject The
Shadwick EX-AssiStant Secretary Of the Navy
William McAdoo made an address in which he
said he liked TO see tre IN a boy ana believed
schools,
The sun., 1899-05-18
JSCREASE IN FAMINE VICTIM8.
1 800 Deaths Have Occurred in the Distri ct
Of Samara Alone.

Special Gable Dsspatch to THE Sun.
ODESSA. May 1.-THE mortality in the fam
ine-stricken districts is increasing. In Samara
alone !, 500 deaths have occurred.
The sun., 1899-05-18
Track walker Killed by an Engine.

John Donne ~ years old. living at Bruns-
wick and Mercer streets. Jersey City. and en-
ploycd AS Il track walker on the New Jersey
Central Railroad. was struck by drill engine
near the Communipaw station about IL \. ".
on Tuesday and instantly killed.
The sun., 1899-05-18

Jourdan Was Sent to Sing Sing - Years Ago
for Murder In the Second Degree.

for Murder in the Second Degree.
SING SING. y. Y. May l7-Joseph Jourdan
left Sing Sing Prison this morning free man
on pardon granted by Gov. Roosevelt. Jour
dan was sentenced for life for murder in the
second degree in New York city in April. 1878.
Gov Roosevelt's reason for pardoning Jourdan
is that he has been sufficiently punished. Jour
dan had 81 4.3aS.4O, awaiting him in the prison
safe. He departed Oh AZ early train for New
relatives.
Jourdan is n veteran of the civil war. He Is
now so years old He was always a model
prisoner and had become one Of the familiar
convicts about the institution.
The sun., 1899-05-18
TORTURE OF SPANISH PRISONERS.
Disclosures nt Mount Juich Fortress, Bar-
celona, Cause IA Sensation.

Speeial Cdbie Deipdch 10 TIVE Sun.
MADRID. May IA great sensation has been
caused here by the publication in a weekly
paper. the Vida Nuerd. OF alleged disclosures
OF torments inflicted upon certain prisoners in
the Mount Juich Fortress at Barcelona. Ac-
cording.to the paper. bodies have been ex-
humed. some OF which bore the marks of hot
irons. Others showed that the nails ot the
fingers and toes had been torn of. and still
others gave indications Of death from the
tortures OF thirst. The Government is insti-
tutiug an exhaustive inquiry.
The sun., 1899-05-18
10 Survey the Pacific Cable Route.

VANCOUVER. b. G.. May 1.-THE British
survey ship Egerla arrived to-day and is pro-
visioning for an immediate start to survey
the Pacific cable route. 4 few days ago dcii-
ulto instruct ions were received to commence
the survey as soon as poHsbla, The Egcria
will start on Saturday OF Monday for flaming
Island aud thence for Australia.
The sun., 1899-05-18

Tn. Royal Blue Line announces fare Of $500 for
the round trip FROM Srw York to Washington and
raturn on account of the Peace Jubilee Tickets
unod going on MAY - or 23 and for return within
eleven days. stations in New York. Central r. Il. OF
New Jeriey foot Liberty street and South Ferry.
Time between New York and Washington nvs hours.
-<Adp.
The sun., 1899-05-18

Begin now. and learn what other leading summer
resort advertisers have discovered through adyertis
ing in THE SuS. The result desirable, WeL'pay-
tng cHsntage,-Adv.
The sun., 1899-05-18

signal Man Says He Appeared to Walk De-
Hberately in Front of the Train.
Spectdl Cable Dt,pateh 70 TIE ST.

Hberately in Front of the Train.
Special Gable Despatch 70 TIE Sun.
LONDON May 1.-THE only person who saw
the Earl OF Strafford killed by the Cambridge
express at Potters bar station last evening was
the signal man at the station who knew the
Faf well.
The Earl. this man says. seemed to be watch
ing the arrival of the express. which did not
stop at Pottersbar. When the express ap-
preached. running at the rate OF fifty miles an
hour tho Earl appeared to walk deliberately in
front Of it.
The sun., 1899-05-18
LEGION OF HONOR FOR M4RcHAND
Tho Insignia of Commander Presented to
Him at Jibutil Yesterday.

TT" III JIDUtI1 fPstFrHHy'
Special Gable De,pdtch to THE SIN.
PARIS. May ia despatch from Jibutil saws
that the insignia OF Commander of the Legion
Of Honor was handed to Major Marchand on
board the French warshp D'Assas to-day.
There was no ceremony attending the presen-
tatiOn.
The sun., 1899-05-18
NO ATTEMPT ON THE PRINCES LIFE.
Reported Attack on Prince Ferdinand
Ofticially Denied.

Sofia May l7.--An official denial was issued
to-day OF the statement which appeared In the
st. Petersburg journal that an attempt had
been made by a Macedonian committeeman to
assassinate Prince Ferdinand. The Prince. the
the denial adds. has received nobody for three
days except VI. 4rekoff. the Prime Minister OF
Bulgaria. owing to i'll health
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-01

"a word to the wise is sufficient"
and a word from the wise should be
sufficient, but you ask, who are the
wise? Those who know. The oft re
peated experience of trustworthy per-
sons may be taken for knowledge. Mr..
w. NJ. Terry says Chamberlains Cough
Remedy gives better satisfaction than
any other In the market. He has been
in the drug business at Elkton, KY, for
twelve years; has sold hundreds of bot:
ties of this remedy, and nearly all 9th
err cough medicines manufactured,
which shows conclusively that Cham
berlain's is the most satisfactorily to
the people, and is the best, For sale by
all druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-01
State Confederate Home.

Having heard and read various
rumors as well as being informed
by some of the inmates of the
Confederate home that there was
more or less acknowledgements on
the part of the officers Of the.;in-
stitution in the affairs of the
home, and being advised that it
would be useless for "a legislative
committee to make an investiga-
ton by regular appointment with
the officers of the institution, but
that on the other hand that if
some of the members of the leg
islature would only take the pains
to come out and visit the home
without notice to the officers of
the institution the such COM
plants would be found reliable
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-01
At 1t Again.

Mrs. Hobleigh-No, indeed! 1
wouldn't allow my husband to employ
a woman typewriter under any circum-
stances. ;.G e. 8
Mrs. Sarsfleld-oh, I don't blame
you. AS for me, of course, don't care.
Being young and beautiful myself,
have no fear that my husbands love
will get away from me,"-Cleveland
Leader
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-01

In 1888 my wife went East and was
attacked with rheumatism. She re-
ceived no relief until she tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. Since that time
we have never been without 1t. We
find it gives instant relief in cases of
for all rheumatic and neuralgia pains.
ID. O. Brant, Santa Ynez, Gal. For
sale by all druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-01

these noble women, | do so with
much fear and trepidation lest
should fall short of what they Ell
pect of me, but | am inspired and
trust that whatever may be under
consideration, | may be led by it
to do the right and to wave this
gavel in respect of and defense of
the people $ best interests.
Daughters of the Republic, you
are engaged in noble enterprise.
[ see that the patriotism still
burns your hearts to perpetuate
the heroic deeds of the noble and
courageous men of Texas, and
you have much to do. So far as
| am concerned, pledge you my
undivided assistance in aiding you
in your grand and noble work.
You are engaged, as l have said
before, i'll something that would
have been overlooked then. His
torians may write the history of Il
country, but it takes women like
you to see that the heroes graves
are properly marked, so that our
young men may be reminded of
their great deeds when they look
upon their graves. The soil of
Texas has been made richer by
the blood of its brave men and
heroes. | trust that Texas will
never have to engage in war
again, but if it does | want to as
sure you that the young men will
rise as one man IN defense of this
great country and defend you and
your homes from any and every
foe from whatever country they
may come. l thank you for this
beautiful present on this occasion.
Speaker Sheriff. said:
In accepting this beautiful
token of esteem and kindness
from the William B. Travis chap
ter of the Daughters of the Re-
public of Texas, | feel truly
grateful. First, for the motive
that prompted this courteous
compliment from band of women
representing the heroes of strug-
gle unequaled in the annals of
nations, for this historic relic,
fashioned frms a relic' of our. odd
capitol and adorned with silver
plate from the renowned family
of Mrs. Rebecca j. Fisher, and
lastly for the honor conferred on
all Texas through one of her
humblest representatives.
This emblem of power and
authority is no scepter to be
welded by despot czar, no
crown TO be worn by tyrant
king, but simple gavel, symbol
izing the royal power of mighty
and a noble people. 1t shall be
used without malice or PARTISAN
ship, with justice and equality to
all.
To you, sir, presenting this
token from the ladies, | am pro-
foundry grateful for the privilege
of accepting it from the hands of
one who stands to-day proud
of the heroic past, an
exalted citizen of the glorious
present, one who formed a part
of the inner circle around the
great chieftain of the "lost cause"
and took an active part in the
struggle of modern
times.
Please express to the noble
ladies my sincere thanks for this
valuable memento.
State Confederate Home.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-01

+ was reading and advertisement of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy in @he Worchester En-
tedprise recently, which leads me to
write this. can truthfully say Ineyer
and diarrhoea. have never had TO
use more than one or two doses to cure
the wost case with myself or children
w. A. Stroud, Popomoke City, Md.
For sale by all druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-02-01
The brides TROUBLES.

This liver is awful, Alice" said
Mr.. Viewed.
I'm very sorry" returned the bride
"I'll tell the cook to speak to the
liveryman about it."-Roseleaf.