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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
o. AND ". BUYS HORE COLLIERIES
PRESIDENT FOWLER SAYS THE ROAD NOW
HAS ABSOLUTE CONTROL OF THE
TERRITORY 1T HAS CARRIED.

President Fowler Of the New-York, Ontario and
Western Railroad Company yesterday announced
the acquisition for the company of several impor-
anthracite collieries step supplementary l"
the purchase year or so ago Of the I-ackawanha
Iron Company's mines which now owned ny
the Scranton Coal Company. President Fowler said:
Friends of the Ontario and Western Railroad
who largely interested in the management o.
the property, have purchased the coal properties OF
all the individual operators along its line and
rates in the future ana secures 10 the ontario ana
Western Railroad absolutely the territory II has
always carried. with some additions. There IS no
truth whatever in the statement that read)ust-
ment of the stock * being considered; nor is
there any likelihood a dividend being declared in
r"ctors had the ENDORSEMENT Of holders large
ma jority of the common stock holders.
The cost Of the coal properties has been about
s. 200 0Gl The railroad company has authorized the
issue of per cent sinking fund notes TO the amount
or 81 90 600 maturing serially and semiannually.
beginning December. 1901. and ending 1915 The plan
properties of tho New-York and Scranton Coal
Company were obtained. The notes first lien
the properties of the NeW-fork and scranton
Coal Company. the Johnson Coal Company, the
ElkhH Coal Company. the Raymond Coal Com
pany and the Mount Pleasant Coal Company.
These properties contain about -i.WnN" TONS OF
coal of which 23OOoG0 under royalty and
4oG9o0 in fee simple. In case any ADDITIONAL
mortga is placed on the Ontario and Western
during the f, of the notes just authorized. they
are 10 have the same security as the mortgage.
The policy which has just been carried to com
he PENNSYLVANIA Erie and TchiGh Valley roads.
their reported aim being 10 purchtISe me leauinS
ndependent collicrles along the
absolute control of the output of the anthracite
mines of Pennsylvania and q! me ~ VEN S4ret
of that traffic There were reports III van Steet
that Tho franchise Of the projected independent
coal railroad might he transferred 20 one % o,1e
trunk lines but these runners could not be con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

swINDLERs IN MOUNT VERNON HAD FLANNEL
FOR MANY VICTIMS.

1t learned yesterday that J. S. Van Court,
the retired Mount Vernon banker. the
only person in that city whom the bunco at
tempted fleece. The swindlers obtained the
names Of least half dozen wealthy men whom
they started out to rob. The names were obtained
the pretence that they were getting up history
of the city. and wanted TO the biographies and
portraits OF all the old residents
Frederick Holm, wealthy German. of Rond-st.,
who is eighty years old told the swinders that he
had rheumatism i'm his feet and could not walk.
one Of them his the old and
helped him along TO room Schuermann 5
Hotel. The old German drew a card numbered 81.
Good heavens man exclaimed the swindler,
you've won the capital prize of sl.000"'
The SWindler told him that before he could claim
it he would have to produce like amount to show
that he would have been able pay had he lost
the prize. The old drew the money from the
bank, hut whom he returned he found that the
bunco men had fled Mr.. Holm is worth 800 600.
II was two days later when the bunco men tried in
the to fleece MI Van Court. Mr..
Nan Court is seventy-three years old
II is believed that if either of the OLD men had
found the hunCr men again the latter would have
knocked him senseless and taken the money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

prize of $50 and silver medal for the best essay
OF twenty-five Hundred words one OF five SUBJ
jects.
The Rev w c. Curtiss will give an address On
November - on Indian BasketFy,'' explaining the
symbolic meaning of the different baskets.
One of the moro important features IN the de-
veIoprnent the Educational Museum VIII he e.
complete reference library of photographs Illus
trating school architecture from all parts Of Tho
world. Ii includes at present photographs and
plans of the new school buildings designed by
SCH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
COLONEL DUN CALLS OFF i DINNER.
AND THUS GETS INTO TROUBLE WITH SENATOR
ELECT GEORGE f. GREEN.


Senator-elect George f. Green, of Binghamton.
walked up to Colonel George W. Dunn in the cafe
of the Fifth Avenue Hotel at 10 o'clock last night
and began abusing him roundly, denouncng him
&C marplot disturber of the peace and dis
agreeable old man, who was sticking his nose into
other peoples affairs. Then Mr. Green sat down
close to Colonel Dunn. and every one laughed.
Those who overheard the remarks were astOnlshed.
as the two men have been the closest friends for
years Colonel Dunn grinned at the angry Mr..
Green and before long the newspaper men got at
the truth of the situation.
senator-elect Green. Tracy Rogers and otner well
known Binghamton men Wednesday sent out
about two hundred Invitations for dinner to be
given in Bingha mton in honor OF Colonel Dunn and
his elevation 20 the craftsmanship OF the State
Committee. Colonel Dunn was in this city and did
not hear of it until yesterday morning He called
Mr. Rogers up on the telephone, and said in about
many words:
Take your choice-can that dinner off at once
III go to Europe before the date set for the
spread
That settled the dinner All the arrangements
at Binghamton were cancelled as rapidly as posi-
bic. Mr.. Green, being out OF town did hear OF
Colonel Dunn's action m YESTERDAY He was the
reached the Fifth Avenue Hotel last night and
found Colonel Dunn and Congressman George W,
Ray contentedly slipping mineral water, he Iii;
onto them both.
Are YOU opposed to political dinners?' Colonel
Dunn was asked by Tribune reporter later in the
well. yes. when it comes to dinners for my
fellows up there in and around Broome County
who have been wading around through mud ami
moasses for the last ten 10 fifteen years, ncreas-
ing the Republican majority. II any one of them
should be left out of the invita- lions they wonIl
conclude that they good enough do the
voting but not good enough to do the dining For
myself don't believe in dinners. and that's why I
called it OF guess it made Green pretty hot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
Grant FIGURES MAY CONE OUT SOON.
CLERK IN OFFICE EELIEvEs STATEMENT WILL
BE MADE NEXT WEEK.

Frederick Grant. OF the stock brokerage firm of
Grant Brothers. which made assignment several
laays ago declined yesterday, when at his
Once. No. IS Broadway to discuss any Of the
phases OF the subject saying that he too busy
) 10 talk.
u Ernest u Stedman. the assignee. at work on
s the affairs of the firm for part of the day, but
spent little time the office He again declined
&c say anything either in confirmation denial Of
the numerous reports heard regarding the firm and
the cause Of its insolvency. The work of exam
lining the books has begun, and IL is limited
tina; there is friction regarding the selection
OF the expert accountants. A clerk in the office
said yesterday afternoon that he believed state
ment of assets and liabilities would be forthcom-
Ing before the latter part of next week.
representative of the firm said yesterday that
the report that {. L. Alvord. the cefaulting note
teller Of The First National Bank, had speculated
IN the stock market through Grant Brothers was
absurd and without the slightest foundation 1t
declared that AlvOrd had account any
business relations with Grant Brothers, and that
he known any member of the
finn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
SUICIDE OF conMoDoRE K1rsovs son.

NorrIstown. Penn. Nov. l6-JamPs F.. kitson
aged thirty nine formerly OF the proprietors
OF the Kitson stock farm, near Chestnut HILL
Penn. committed suicide to-day by shooting him
self with A Winchester rifle M. kitson did
make his appearance AT breakfast, and when A
search made his body found in his bed
room. IL health is believed have prompted him
TO take his life. Mr. kitson a son OF the late
Commodore hitson. of ST Paul. who in 1892 pur-
chased the Erdenhem stock farm, Chestnut
Ill., from Aristides Welsh. This Of the
most famous establishments of its kind in the
world. IN 1888 the Commodore died and FIVE years
later his heirs sold the property and it divided
into building lots
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
LAFAYETTE POSTS RECEPTION

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF RESsErR OF TIRE Gr,xn
ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC PRESENT
Tie annual reception rendered by LAFAYETTE Post
10 inc ooIntnander-in-Chief Of the Grand Army of
the Republic was attended by a large nnnohor ~
Grand Army men last evening at the Masonic
Temple. SNth-ave. and Twenty -third-st Leo R,e-
sieur. of ST Louis, the commandments ms
accompanied by members Of his staff and VS.
introduced with much ceremony
Count Lafayette OF Paris a great-prapdsor 80
the great Lafayette. honored guest Amorc
the past department commanders present were Ira
n. Hedges AMI J. {. Schotts of New-York; Daniel
Ross OF Delaware; J. NJ Nevins. of New.Ierss,-
George H. Patrick. of Alabama, and Ernst Stabl
OF New-Jersey. Charles H. Z. Moran. division com,
commander-tn-chief General Horatio King presi-
gent OF the Society OF the Army of the Potomac
and Colonel r. B. Beath. past communicable,
We're among the guests. -'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
no DEFEyCE N ALTORD's CASE.
HIS ATTORNEY DECLINES TO PRODUCE EV
! DENCE BEFORE COMMISSIONER
SHIELDS

The Alvord called at o'clock yesterday
afternoon in the General Postnffice Building. Jacob
f Miller. the attorney for the defendant made a
motion dismiss the case, on The ground that tho
prosecution had failed to prove that any funds had
I been taken from the bank. and asked that the
prisoner b. discharged. Commissioner Shields
asked him if he did not intend TO make any de
fence. and he renlied that he did not; that the
prosecution had proved larceny and hence there
was crime.
+ Commissioner Shields gave the attorneys until
next Monday file briefs. and reserved his de-
csion until that time. He said however, that he
( was inclined deny the motion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
TEACHERS COLLEGE

me members Of Dean Russells class in education
WI" WISH hampton Institute. at Hampton, Va 10
obtain direct information concerning the industrial
framing tor negroes In the South and the condf-
lions necessary in training teachers for this work
me Cisss VIII start for Hampton on November %
and will remain there two DAYS
The Society of Colonial Danes has offered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
TO FORM BIG CATTLE RAISING conp,yy

George B. Loving. Of Fort Worth Tex who il in
the city working to organize a cattle raising CON-
pany with capital OF sl2000OOO said last night at
the Waldorf that account OF the more settled
condition OF the financial situation he hoped to get
nus company FORMED within a few weeks M. Low
ing said that so far he knew John D. RorkefelIer
would not be in the company although r,Imor had
connected the name OF Mr.. Rockefeller with the
deal Mr. I-cvings company expects 10 purcha Sc
snout $4,000 acres OF land in Texas the New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEw-YoRK.

OCA>A-i~'1A- VI I'M I'll L UT NV AC1NiN-
The report OF the Registrar shows a total ~
LEO students a considerable increase over any
previous year. In the prep tratory department
there $50 students registered. This department
will he in full operation when the third year class
enters in February. and will the require
of the State BOARD of Regents
The college faculty has decided bar from the
pedagogical course all students who have
raised the preliminary examinations for teach
er's license.
There is considerable doubt whether the
Board of Trustees will approve the graduate
courses designed by the faculty last term. These
courses were 10 lead 10 the degree OF Master ~
Arts after years work.
The Alpha Delta Phi has initiated Reginald Can
George Adams Merrill. Heher Cannon Miller Ches-
ter Merritt Dewel and Talbert Wood SpraEue
AT the annual election of officers the College Ath
etic Association chose G. August Hess, 0l. preSj-
dent: Harry Fisher. o. vice-prCsident; Howard
Weston Bloomfield. 1l, treasurer and &. +. Her
mann, '03. secretary.
The Alumni! Association has elected John r. Sim.
Werner 81; Alexander Phoenix Ketcham. o.. and
W. II. ]. Sieberg. O.. auditors ~ the fund
The curator of the department of natural history
is Classifying and arranging valuable collection
of Minerals consisting of more th5n 200 SpecI-
mems. all of which are common to New-Y0rk-
The general secretary of the American Pro
tective Tariff League will offer prize
Professor Louis y BaraIt. for years a special
instructor of Spanish in the college. has been ap
pointed professor az the English language and
literature in the University OF Havana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
CUSTOM HOUSE OFFICE ABOLISHED
CHIEF CLERK OF THE MARINE DIVISION Nh
LONGER EXISTS

The office of chief clerk of the Marine Di,iei,
of the Custom House has been abolished by the
Secretary of the Treasury on the recommendatir
OF Collector Bidwell The Office Is now, boId -
Thomas J. Dunn. a well known BRYAN and Tar
many Hall Democrat. and pays s. 100 a wear !, =
explained at the Custom House that there - -
politics In the ousting Of Dunn hut that the place
was abolished because IL was found that II u.
unnecessary.
MI Dunn has been in the Customs service si,
SoIector Hedden's time fourteen years ago tn
SscLetarS mas also removed F.. 4. Horton n 81 9o
CIerA III the same division. Mr. IIedden Uho Il "
KepuohSan. and who male several speeches in tbe
recent presidential campaign. was appointed tn :,
ClerRship IN tho custom House twenty-eix vears
ago; Nhestcr A. Arthur then being the Coljertnr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
BATH FIXTURES
KUHN and AUXILARLES

MEYER-SNIFFEN CO., Ltd, S East 10Th St.
To avoid large water bills due drbbling faucets ana
frequent bills for repairs insist having ''EM-EsS
Fuller or "EM-ESS'' Self-CIosIng Kept in repair
years without charge in New York and sahurhS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
THREE REQUISITES
no SUCCESS

H E ALTH-
STRENGTH
ENERGYi The
man who posses
ses these can con-
quer the world.
DUFFY'S PURE
MALT WHIS-
the safest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

and most reliable tonic known will
build up your strength, infuse new en-
ergy into your system and keep your
health up TO the high-water mark. To
the overworked professional or business
man it is simply indispensable.
Il Is the only Whisky taxed by the Gove-r.
nent q medicine This is a guarantee All
druggists and grocers. or direct. Refuse substi.
tutes, they are injurious Send for free medical
booklet and testimonials.
DUFFY MALT wHlsKEY CO.. Rochester, ny.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-30

300 The ldealOflicer.
800 Contribution Box; The best thing
your society has done during the
past year.
$40 The Ideal Conservation Meeting.
400 Conservation Service.
4:30 Communion Service
The public is cordially invited to at
tend this conference.
That the Presbytery of Council Bluffs
will meet in the Old Hamlin Presbyter-
ian church Tuesday evening and will con-
tlnue In session all day Wednesday.
In connection with this meeting there
Will be series OF Gospel services in
Presbyterys Sunday School tent under
charge OF Mr.. II, NJ. Henry, s. s. Mis-
sionary. These services will begin with
IA sermon by DIR. Parmert on Saturday
evening, Sept. let There will be
preaching services Sabbath afternoon
and evening. Also Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings. To all of
these meetings as we'll as to the meet.
ings of the Pesbytery most cordial in.
Vitation is extended. The good people
OF Hamlin will serve fine dinner and sun.
per on Wednesday in the tent to all visi.
tors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-30
Excursion to CHAMBERLAIN, =. ID.

On Sunday, September o.. the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul will run an ex
cursion to Chamberlain, 8. d. The
special train will leave Manning at 1854
Saturday evening, the sth, and return.
ing, will leave Chamberlain at 6:1O Sun
day evening. The round trip fare from
Manning will be S275. Excursion tick.
cts will be good going only on date of
sale and returning September 8.
A very attractive program has been
arranged for the day including grand
musical concerts by the best, hands in
North Western Iowa and South Dakota.
Ball game at 900 p. M. between, Mar.
quette Base Ball Club Of Chicago and
Sioux Falls Club. General admission
free to railway excursionists.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-30
A rlother Tells How She Saved Her
Little Daughters Life.

I am the mother of eight children
and have had great deal of experience
with medicines. Last summer my lit
tie daughter had the dysentry in its
worst form. We thought she would
die. l tried everything / could think
of, but nothing seemed to do her any
good. I saw by our paper that Cham
berlain's Colo, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was highly recommended and
sent and got a bottle at once. 1t prov
ed to be one of the very best medicines
we ever had in the house. 1t saved my
daughters life. am anxious for ev-
cry mother to know what an excellent
medicine it is. Had known it at first
it would have saved me great deal OF
anxiety and my little daughter much
suffering. Yours Truly, Mrs. Ge. +.
Burdick, Liberty, r. |. For sale by
f. Frick & Son, Druggists.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-30

The state fair is attracting the largest
crowds in its history. Many have been
in attendance from Audubon county.
This mornings Register gives the follow
ing about the operations of the pick,
pockets:
Officer Wilson, of the city police force,
found nearly score of torn and cut
pocket books, drafts, checks, and other
personal property on vacant lot just
west of the fair grounds. The find in
cluded number OF other papers and
some of them would indicate that one of
the victims was from Audubon, as a
meal ticket of the Talbot restaurant OF
that place was found among the other
papers, one OF which was telegram to
machinery firm at Audubon, and other
papers bearing the name OF JOS Moody
who is in the implement business al
that place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-30
Prices on Photos Greatly Reduced
Circus Day Thursday, Sept. 9th.

II you have not yet found out where
to secure the best photos take advan-
tage Of this special offer Thursday, Sept
9th (circus cay.) Others have been
convinced that they can rely on work
done at this studio, as the work is
the same as you get done in the
city. Good cabinets at $3.50. just think
of it. Other work cut in proportion.
Compare the work with Others and
Judge yourself, A. H. BAUER, the arts
tic Photographer. South Side OF park
at Harper's old stand.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-30

Rev j. +. Hinkhouse, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, has returned from
his vacation and desires us to make
announcements as follows:
That Rev. G. ii. Parmert, of Cedar
Rapids, will preach next Sunday morn
ing and evening. The time of the even,
ing service will be 100
That the Endeavor societies OF the
Presbytery of Council Bluffs will hold a
conference in the Presbyterian church
on next Monday andTuesday. The fol.
lowing is the program:
Sketch program for Presbyterian
Young Peoples Union meeting to be
held at Audubon, Sept, Sd and 4th, 1900
MONDAY, SEPT, 3d.
1880 Addresses.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 4th.
$3.50 Devotional Meeting.
1000 The Ideal Society.
1920 The Ideal Prayer Meeting.
1910 Ideal Junior Work.
100 The Ideal Member.
ll;2O Next Year the Ideal Year.
III 40 Reports and Business.
200 Praise Service.
2;2O The Ideal Committee.
$40 The Ideal Social.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-30

Several from this city attended the
Cass county reunion at Anita last week,
which was one of the grandest meetings
of its kind ever held in the state. Anita
is well situated for such gathering and
no time or pains were spared to make
the visitors comforta Die. Several dis.
tinguished speakers of the state were in
attendance and gave short addresses
each day of the reunion. On last Thurs
day there was estimated to be about
10000 people on the grounds and had II
not rained in the evening the following
day would have been far in advance OF
the one prior in both crowd and amuse.
ments. Friday morning the association
was called together and vote taken as
to where the reunion should be held the
coming year and Anita secured it at a
vote of nearly two to one over Atlantic
and Massena. The old soldiers attend.
ance this year was somewhat less than
that Of years previous, which most prob.
ably is due to the fact that large mum
Der were getting ready to attend the
national encampment in Chicago this
week. There was something like 245
registered on the grounds up till the
time OF voting. The several newspapers
Of Cass county had headquarters on the
ground and some of them came out
with special edition during the en-
campment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-30

The firm of Lidd Bros. is the only de.
pendable one in Audubon county. We
have visited their store aud were very
much surprised at the stock they carry,
the largest stock Of overcoats, suits un-
derwear hats, caps, and trunks, in fact
everything in that line, The only reason
their trade is such is because they have
always done what is right with every
one whether he is regular customer or
not. We think the way it looks they
could clothe all the people of our county.
Looking over their stock we found No.
| goods i'm all lines. 1w
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-30

@. A. w. Colee was in town Monday.
We acknowledge pleasant call as well
as the receipt of some fine samples of
home grown plums. Charlie is some
thing of fruit man himself. just now
he can tell some good stories about
catching trout in the mountain streams
Of Colorado which would read we'll, but
we desire to keep the reputation of this
paper for veracity above question, hence
we remain discreety silent. Mr.. Colee
greatly enjoyed his stay there. His
daughter, Miss Ina, is remaining at
Loveland and is being benefited great
ly by the climate. She has gained four
teen pounds since going there and is in
good health.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-30

The large and increasing circulation
OF The Iowa Homestead in this county
is matter OF congratulation TO the pub
fishers and to good farming, for, OF all
the papers OF it's class in this country. it
is easily the best and most helpful. It's
Special Farmers Institute editions,
issued with the regular edition the first
week in each month, have been for
years the admiration of all practical
farmers. Written wholly by farmers,
full OF actual experience and smell OF
the soil. We have been fortunate
enough this season to secure terms for
The Homestead and it's Special Farmers
Institute Editions, together with The
Poultry Farmer and The Farmers Nut
ual Insurance Journal, four Of the most
valuable farm publications in the
country, that enable us TO offer the
four in connection with the REPUBLICAN
for 81 As for the entire five, for one year
This is emphatically good thing, and
no farmer in this county should fail To
take advantage OF this offer. For a
large line OF thoroughly practical farm
reading nothing has ever been offered
before that equals it. A county paper
a farm paper, poultry paper, a farm
insurance paper and the Special Farmers
Institute, all for $l.45 Come in and
order them.