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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
TAMMANY HARD HIT.
ANGER OVER MR.. GOLFERS OPPOSITION
To THE EAST RIVER BRIDGES
NO SURPRISE TO PoLITICIANs-PRoJEcT TO
MAKE LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY
MAY BE KILLED.

>,o c,-ppprsF To POIITICIANS-PROJE TO
MAKE LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY
MAY BE KILLED.
controller Coler's action in, blocking the
Ramapo steal did not stir up so much III Ieelihs
among the Tammany officials as y mas oeeh
aroused by his opposition TO the Tamrnany pan
for building two new bridges across the E-as'
River. That certain Tammany oihclais shouiu
become so angry over the Controllers opposition
IN the Tammany bridge scheme mas hol SUI
nrised many politicians. Ii Is peheVeu 'h"'
.or,e NJ the Tammany officials and their iriehus
exnect to make a great deal OF money out ol 'he
bridge scheme There has been talk IN ram
many circles about options on land ana puliu-
ings which must be taken by the city lot 'no
bridge approaches Men high IN laiiina"'
councils are reported to have secured such op-
tions. expecting that when the plans TOT the TWO
bridges have been authorized they will be able
10 realize substantial gains
That method of making money is not new
and II Is supposed to be safer than getting
money by Matchmaking methods. The money
,s not stolen directly from the city, although
the CITY will be expected to pay enormous SUMS
for the land taken for bridge approaches; lnete
has been a report about the FINANCE D .el ca
,nent that If the Tammany officials go 100 iaI
IN their fight for the bridges, the Cohtroiiei
10. az
NAV expose some of them. He has alreau! ue
clared that the bridge scheme is eHtraVaeail'
and disgraceful. ,.i,r LOT
Many citizens and taxpayers are Wrltlhs IT,
,ers 10 the Controller TO let him know that theg
favor his plan for constructing tunnels Hlsteau
of bridges and he Will get much Ndiudule ~ ~.
formation from such correspondence II the ns III
against him by the Tammany ofnclais "a a
hotter Property owners who have soid Options
on real estate before they knew their properly
was on the sites Of future bridge approaches
will be encouraged TO give names ana hgures 10
tbe Controller The Controller has SHOWN MIN.
self not to be afraid Of give and take hsh'
with Tammany Hall. - 49,
The Committee on Bridges and runners OF the
BOARD of Aldermen will give PUBIC nedrlhs
Tomorrow afternoon on the proposed ordihallce
70 appropriate 81 100000 for each OF the pro
nosed bridges across the East River Ihere Is
likely to be a lively time, as the frlends OF t4e
MAYOR and of Controller Coler are expected 10
have another discussion over the comparative
merits of bridges and tunnels
both ofBcials have taken decided stands-the
Mayor in favor Of bridges, the ControIer IN
favor Of tunnels. The Controller VIII propaoy
he reinforced by the members from Brookiyn'
who want a tunnel from Whitehall-st' 10 o0ut i
Brooklyn The Queens members VIII stanG ny
The Mayor as a bridge at Blackwells lsIanu
rvouId develop that borough, but there are only
three members from Queens, so that they VIII
not figure prominently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
TYPE BAR INVENTORS ENUMERATED.
JUDGE HURD DIsMIssEs THE INDICTMENT
AGAINST THE TWO MEN.

JUDGE HURD BUSINESSES THE INDICTMENT
AGAINST THE TWO MEN
Judge Hurd in the County Court OF Kings Coun-
ty. has dismissed the indictment against Lucien
A. Brott, Of No. $50 Midwood-st., Brooklyn. and
Alexander Liddell. OF No 1873 Van Buren-st.. Brook
Ign. The indictment was found upon the testimony
of John Carnrick. who president Of the Com
posite Type Bar Company. Mr. Carnrick caused
the property OF the company to be removed to Jer-
sey City. Two models upon which Messrs Brott
and Lidde had been working were missing. Here
is Judge Hurds decision
The defendants were lawfully In possession OF the
machines. and they had the combination of the safe
In which the same were kept. and they only; there
was quarrel between tive president and the vice.
president of the company, the latter officer being
the defendant Brott the president ordered the safe
removed TO Jersey City; the defendants learned OF
II and took the machines from the safe The COM
pany had made the defendant Brott the custodian
OF the machine; he superintendent and vice.
president and a director in the company. No action
had ever been taken, so far as appears taking the
custody OF the property from him or removing him
from his position superintendent before no re-
moved the machine Mr.. Carnrick the president
demanded II from the defendant. but the defendan nj
Brott, vice president had as good a right as
he to hold II non constat. The Board OF Directors
favor his position AS the proof stands Il would
not support claim OF wrongful taking or deten-
ton In a civil action, fortiori Is insufficient i'm a
criminal case. Motion granted. December H. 1899
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
BATHING AMONG ICE CAKES.
LITTLE FALLS PROFESSOR RESUMES THE PRAC.
rrcE OF WINTER BATHING IN THE MOHAWK

TrcE OF WINTER BATHING IN THE MOHAWK.
Little Falls, y. Y, Dec. is (SpeciaD.-Professor
1,o,is H. suearman, who acquired notoriety by TAX
ing daily baths in the Mohawk River last winter
when the weather was so cold that it was necessary
for him % take along with his bathing suit
axe 10 chop hole I'm the ice has resumed his Pc
culiar habit and again enjoys his swims in frigd
water.
The professor Is a native Russian and formed
the habit of taking bath daily all the year
round in a running stream OF water years ago.
He says that in, his fatherland the practice is
common, and he has continued 1t because he thinks
81 beneficial TO his health. He says that he does
not 20 swimming in the icy river have
asserted 10 advertise himself as optician. How
ever he has received considerable newspaper at
tention and also has received hundreds OF letters
from people in all parts of the country inquring
as TO what effect the baths have on him.
THE Polar Bear" as the people here call this
bather. Is certain that the ice water baths a
great relief from catarrhal troubles He says he en-
TOYS 6 swim among the ice cakes far better than
when the water ia boiling under the scorching sum-
rays OF the sun.
Chris mas Is a far better and more delightful
time TO Mr.. Sugsrman TO take outdoor baths than
the Fourth OF July. The professor is thirty-eght
years OF age and Is the RECONCILIATION Of health
lie Is only few inches over five feet in height
and weighs 275 pounds During his five years
residence in this city he has never been known to
have been ill suffered I'm any way from prac-
tlce which seems TO invite death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
MAN AND WOMAN CHARGED WITH FRAUD.
THEY ARE HELD FOR EXAMINATION IN TIE

GArEs-AvE POLICE COURT
Carrie O'Nsal, a stylishly dressed young woman
was arraigned In the Gates-ave. police court yes
terday on the charge Of grand larceny on the COM
plant of Bernard combe, Of NO. IA Clifton Place.
the cashier Of the Peoples Bank at BROADWAY
and Greene-ave. II is alleged that she received
s32 from tho bank on a check to which was forgea
the name Of John F. Welton. Walter c. Hazala'
OF Mulbe.ry-st.. Providence, r. l.. who is SAID %
have been engaged to Miss o'Neal, and who u Is
alleged, signed the check, was arragned al '"'
same time
Both pleaded not guilty and were held TOT ca
animation Miss O'Neal is relative OF MI. Weton'
and formerly lived at his home in Richmond bill
Mr.. Hazard visited there in the early part OF Wv
tober. They were held for examination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

ested In railroads. He replied that he was, and
at one time built and owned 80 per cent or the
stock of all the railroads in Long Island city. .
The witness next volunteered the information
that he had no source Of income.
How do you live Them
ION pure air" -,
When he couldn't get that he said he borrowed
Thomas P. Burke to pay fine imposed upon MIN
in Jamaica. Altogether he owes Mr.. Burke ABOUT
5000 ~,
Mr. Grant asked II he ever intended to pay NE MT
Burke and Gleason replied, Eyes, when get noid
Of a victim" ,.
Have you any money in your pocketsT'
81 don't know" -,
The big battle axe chieftain put his hands
down In OF his trousers pockets ana drew out
S. cents, which he counted on table 49,,
Mr. Grant next asked Gleason about the DISPOSE
ton of his real estate holdings. He wanted to
know why Gleason sold the properties. TO whom
he had disposed OF them and the prices he realized
After few questions on this line had been asked
the examination adjourned until next Friday
at O'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
A FEW TRANSTAAL TAXES,

From The London Mail. IA
The following statistics show to what an es,asl
the Outlander has been taxed by the lta"'
Government: ..,,or into
Supposng his business was the importauynns he
the Transvaal OF any OF the following aruessy, an
beer OF So per gallon. butter, IS. Tor ever lao
pounds; cheese the same eof nnd q syn Sa
per case: guns los for every barrel Win ,s S
100 for carridses ironware mae srIs fruits were
charged an indscriminate IA per cent ad We soap
duty common soap, Ss per 100 p9anas' ben from
neiehboring States 6s per gallon. but when a oar
outside South Africa. los. and II over p'0'S =
gallon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
GLEAsON's EXAMINATION GOES ON.
HE SAYS HE LIVES ON PURE AIR. AND WHEN II
CAN'T GET IT RnRROMs MONEY

HE SAYS HE LIVES ON PURE AIR, AND WHEN HE
CAN'T GET IT BoRRows MONEY.
Louis J. Grant. the lawyer. was in Long Island
City early yesterday to resume his examination OF
ex-Mayor Gleason in supplementary proceedings.
Mr.. Gleason declined 10 answer questions put to
him. and Mr.. Grant went before Justice Garretson
and asked the Court TO compel Gleason to answer
Gleason said that the reason why he had declined
to answer Mr.. Grants questions because one
OF his lawyers on the way at that moment TO
Ale order In bankruptcy FOR him in the United
States Court. Gleason said that the papers be
recorded explained everything Justice Garretson
informed him that the filing OF the bankruptcy
der had nothing to DO with the supplementary
proceedings. and ordered him TO questions
put TO him.
How long have you had that diamond stud in
your shirt front7 was asked. Gleason replied that
he had owned II about twelve months. and had
purchased it from Diamond Sam" He couldn't
tell anything about Diamond Sam" except that
he made the purchase from him In Mer's Hotel.
He could not recall how much he paid for the dia-
mond.
The witness had gold watch but no chain.
When asked about the remainder OF his possessions
he referred TO his diamond batteaxe, but Mr.
Grant told him TO never mind about that He had
set OF gold sleeve and collar buttons which had
been given him by his stenographer.
The witness admitted that no formerly owned
the horse Parnell. but said he sold him to the
Woodside Water Company for about $50 He owned
two wagons that were in a stable of the woodsIdo
water Company at Front and Third SITS The
water company allowed him TO store tho wagons
there.
Who owns the City HaI7" was asked
/ don't know whether have any interest in II
OF not; no. nave not, the answer
MI. grant next asked the witness when he had
mace MS last real estate deal. and he replied on
november a. Mr. Grant then asked Mr.. Gleason
10 give MIN n list OF property that he ever held
an interest In Gleason told the lawyer that ne
owned LID lots In Jacksonville, 800 lots on the
Charllck estate, the Bovine estate near the ferry
some Kansas city property. 800 lots at Rockaway
behch n1ty lois In Webster-ave Long Island city:
iory lots on the Buchanan estate, four buildings
IN Jackson-ave.. the Centennial Hotel In Thomp-
son-aVe, three story building in Thrd-st about
forty lots IN Maspeth. four story building in
Sxth-st' a four story building In Mangn-st., New
| YORK, and ninety lots on the Mantel estate
lie said he still had an interest in the Kansas
CITY property and In the Rockaway Beach land
| ana lhat ne could receive clear deed again TO
me o hoekaWay Beach property II he could pay of
su.oD hiortehge on IL, The witness stated that
the Roekaway Beach property worth between
Mr.. Grant then asked Gleason II he was inter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
NEW CHAPEL AT SAG HARBoR DEDICATED.
MEMORIAL STRUCTURE ATTACHED TO THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OPENED.

Sag Harbor. Long Island Dec. l6-The manu-
some chapel attached to the Presbyterian Church
was dedicated with imposing ceremonies last even
ing Tho Rev Robert X. Wick. OF Jamaica
classmate OF the Rev. Clarence Hall Wilson u.
pastor conducted the exercises. and was ASSISTS
by the Rev. Epher whitaker. OF Southold @''
Wilson. who was chairman OF the Building Con.
mittee made an address. and John H. Hunt IN
president OF the Board OF Trustees. respondea
The chapel is a memorial structure. most OF "a"
funds having been given in memory OF dead req
lives The tablet occupies a prominent place IN wv
audience room. and is inscribed;
THIS CHAPEL Is ERECTED IN LOVING NSAS~
BRANCE OF
The pev Samuel King John Gray.
Mar King Henry Stewart.
Samuel Iavington King Eugenia A stewart
Nathan 4. Howell. Anlrew T. eteWas
Harriet Howell Cook. William n cooper
Gilbert H. Cooper. Jehh shetry
Charles N Brown. siaty Snerrs,
Samuel y. Davis. hSl1aoetn JAWS
Nsry y Hand Mary r. Nckerson.
The chapel cost about 5000. Miss NJ. julia hine
daughter OF the late Samuel King, former pAs1~
OF the church. was the largest Individual d yisn,
She subscribed 1000 In money, and IN aoo's "a
gave the pulpit furniture, piano ana 'ho
fixtures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
TABLET IN MEMORY OF A RECTOR,

Greenwich. Conn., Dec. 16 (SpecaD-At the
morning service at Christ Church tomorrow
special and interesting feature Will be the unwilling
OF tablet memorial to the late rector emeritus,
the Rev. Benjamin NJ. Warrington, who died little
over year ago The tablet, which is of pale blue
and notified white marble. about by feet with
bronze inscription, was given by members Of the
church as token Of regard for the Rev. DR..
Warrington who rector OF the church for
nfty-fve successive years. The tablet has been
placed In the centre Of the north side wall OF the
church. The ceremony will be conducted by the
rector. the Rev. NJ. George Thompson. and several
out of town clergymen. Christ Church parish Is
the largest and richest in town, having many New
York people members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
oNE-THIRD OFFERED QUEENS TEACHERS

Justice Garretson. In Long Island City. yester-
day listened to arguments on the peremptory writ
OF mandamus obtained by Walter j. Foster on
behalf OF the Queens teachers. compelling the city
authorities to show cause why the teachers sala-
ries for October should not be paid Assistant
Corporation Counsel Connolly appeared for the
city: He said II was impossible to pay the teach
ers In fun for October as only $4,000 was available
while the salaries amounted 10 $4,000 He ad-
mitted there had been neglect somewhere In al
lowing the salaries OF the teachers to run so far
behind. The best the city could do said Mr., Con-
noly was 10 pay the teachers 80 per cent Of their
salaries Tor October. November and December
Az TINS Mr.. Foster arose and said that the pro-
eeedings reminded him OF a bankruptcy action.
lie declared that the offer to pay 3s cents on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
GLAD TO LEAVE THIS COLD CLIMATE

Rochester, n. Y. Dec. 16.-Charles Banks,
negro, who arrested about week ago in
Wheatland on the charge of shooting man and
woman in Culpeper County. Va, was turned over
10 Sheriff Pulliam Of that county late yesterday
afternoon, and was taken back to the scene OF the
crime. When Banks was asked IL he was the man
described in the requsition papers sent here from
Virginia he replied in the affirmative, and said he
was glad 10 get away from such cold climate and
go back TO the South more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
DIR. JOHN REID ACCEPTS A CALL.

The Rev. DR. John Reid. pastor OF the Fort
Street Presbyterian Church. Detroit Mich has
formally accepted the call OF the Memorial Presby-
terrain Church TO succeed the Rev. Dr. Thomas A.
Nelson. lie Will take charge on January H. A let
ter from Dr. Reid was read at a meeting OF the
church on Friday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
SAVED BY A TECHNICALITY.

Montreal Dec. 1e-A decision was given to-day
In the case OF Mrs. II. J. O'Neil. OF Chicago. who
was arrested here some weeks ago on a charge Of
defrauding her creditors out OF many thousands OF
dollars worth OF goods. Judge Choquet ruled that
the evidence taken by Judge Sicotte. the special
commissioner appointed 10 take evidence Of wit
nesses I'm the United States. could not be admitted
because the commissioner had not given the proper
notice TO counsel both sides, and because the
stenographers who took the dispositions in the
United States never certified TO the correctness OF
Law,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
~ MEMORY OF HAMILTON FISH, JR.

,,pa NICHOLAS FISH EREcTs A MARBLE TABLET
AT TUXEDO.
Tuxedo Park. n. Y, Dec. lo-Mrs' Eic"o'ao =.
- 80 Wi, Citv who occupies large cottage at
tbts nlace during the summer season and IS
member Of the Tuxedo Club, has had erected out
side of the park, just west of the Tuxedo lark 's
r s cate q bathhouse for public use Some time
AGO Mrs. Fish awarded contract to Wilnanl
~So,and q ecuIntor of Suffern, for a handsome
CQPeIdiTVt,o ,ton marble tablet in memory or her
son Hamilton Fish IT, who was killed al, at 9 9sbet
foce6 In the public bAthhouse, and II pears tne
following inscription In Loving TGt meH sfaes 81 voun
Ter Cavalry. killed in battle June "a 1888
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
FATALLY HURT BY ROBBERS.
A NEw-HAMPsHIRE MAN DIES FROM HIS IN
JURIEs AT GLENs FALLS, n. Y.

Glens Falls, n. Y. Dec. 16.-Peter sharkey'
resident of Keene N. H.. died in this city to-day as
the result of injuries received early THURSDAY
morning when an attempt was made to rob him.
IL v,as internally injured and received bruises
about the head and shoulders. He taken TO
his father-in-law's house, where he died. reward
~ sS5o has been offered by the District Attorney
~ Warren County for the arrest and conviction OF
the parties concerned in the murder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

dollar TO the teachers was foolish, and II was q
disgrace to the city,
Justice Garretson said It was unfortunate that
the teachers in such position. and that II
was a hardship to them. While the Court conld
not grant any immediate relief. the Judge SAID nc
would take the papers and reserve decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
THE MANHATTAN AND BATTERY PARK

The last OF the extensions Of time granted by the
Park Department TO the Manhattan Railway Com
pany for removing its elevated structure from Bat
terry Park will expire Thursday. December 81
but as yet no announcement has been made by the
Manhattan concerning its intentions In the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
THE KARAu4yJA GROUNDs

The Anchor Line steamer Karamania with l75
passengers from Naples grounded on the middle
ground in the Lower Bay she was coming into
this port Yesterday and forced to remain there
until the tide foated her Of about i:So o'clock in
the afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Holiday Goods.

holiday goods in all our 1 useful nature but an
popular side Just through devoted Silks and Dress Goods
Gloves Goods Stationery Perfumey and
Toilet Articles Umbrellas Oriental Rugs Fur Goods Clocks
and YOU find presents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Umbrellas.

Umbrellas.
House Coats.
Walking Sticks.
Smoking Tables.
Writing Tables.
Fountain Pens.
Pocketbooks.
Pocket Knives.
Collar and Cuff Boxes.
Dress Suit Cases.
Card Cases. !
Cigar Cases.
Travelling Bags.
Hand Mirrors.
Jewelry Novelties.
Sterling Silver Articles.
Gold Plated Clocks.
Photo Frames.
Toilet Articles.
Tortoise Shell Goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
Some Suggestions {:

| Bon-Bon Boxes.
Trinket Boxes.
Travelling Flasks.
Fancy Cigar Boxes.
Match Boxes.
Gold Studs and Cuff Buttons.
Silver Shaving Mugs and
Brushes.
Military, Cloth ana Hat
Brushes.
Ink Stands.
Silver Cigar Cutters.
Silver and Horn mounted
Corkscrews.
Napkin Rings.
Silver-mounted Pipes.
Bath Robes.
Lace and Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs.
Ladies' Neck Scarfs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
ABRAHAM AND STRAus
Store Open Evenings Until Christmas.
Significant Statistics.

To meet the requirements Of our Holiday business we avo
NOW IN service 185 wagons and automobiles including large num-
her Of hired double vans We believe this more than uu y
any other in Greater New YORK; ana ooo0' VIZ
uscd bv anv other store in Brooklyn. 49,,
Our East New York Distributing depot has never mao be
ar been so efficient Distributing Depot IN south Brook
n has been moved into and larger quarters at xtysl
% and Fort Hamilton avenue The new building is handsome
Structure Of brick and and was erected Tor us under
the direction of Mr. c. L. Morse architect we WI" from now
ON able serve our South Brooklyn patrons even more promptly
than heretofore . - G Jl
and LIVINGSTON street wing have 100000 square feet
of floor SPACE devoted business exclusive OF numerous
detached warehouses and factories the vicinity and throughout the
v Can YOU realize what this area means 1t means
# we had room enough put entire store on the ground floor
# would cover eleven and half acres Or if store could be
extended along story high and 100 e deep ian
ordinary store is 2oxIoo feet would give us mile OF frona &C.
reachno twice as far as from Fulton Ferry to City Hall!
Our latest pay roll shows that we have 1900 employees
exclusive of factory hands
And still growing. 80 :,
Purchasers are getting their packages delivered with
prom pness and despatch which, face Of the remarkable bust
@ we are doing is really surprising Notwithstanding, thou
sands of considerable patrons taking small parcels with them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17
India ShawIS Actually Sacrificed.
Reduced to One.Quarter OF Original Prices.

India they longer made any extent;
carefully away as ooms great value lhey VIII
They nch comfortable look
beautiful samples fine Valley Cashmere haWs ever
ONE-QUARTER OF The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-17

Fur Collarettes and Num-
Lace Tides.
silk and Fancy WaistA !
House Wrappers
Infants Wear.
Sofa Pillows.
Centre Pieces.
Jewel Boxes.
Work Baskets
Oriental RugA
Fur Rugs.
Tabourettes.
India Stools.
Window Seats
Couches.
Couch Covers.
Table Covers.
Lace Bed Sets.
Silk Quilts.
Novelties in Linen Goods