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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
HOTEL MEN ORGANIZE ~ ASSOCIATION

Asbury PAX. March (Spe .iiD.-The owners and
managers Of the leading .,.ry Park hotels met
last night and formed association 10 be known
as the Hotel Mems Association Of the Northern
New-Jersey Coast
The temporary officers selected Were: Presi-
dent \. r. Parson. of the Hotel Brunswick; sec
retarv DR.. John Rockefeller. of Sunset Hall PEI
manent officers will be chosen March II. The OBJ
je,ts of the association are mutual protection. and
the advancement of all that will benefit the munich
palities represented in the association The asSo-
citation will restrict its membership TO AShu y
Park but will take i'm the coast from Atanti,
Highlands to Point Pleasant. At last nights meet
ing the association declared in favor of the pur-
chase beach front by the city. the ablish-
ment of the boulevard from Seabrieht 20
the Mauasquan River and ,he stopping of trains IN
ASbury Park Sundays
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
COMMISSION BROKER ARRESTED.
BOARDING HOUSE KEEPER ACCUSES HIM OF
FRAUD AND NOT PAYING HIS BILL.

FRANCHISE Grepet. Of No. 2s6 West Forty-fourth-
St. a boarding house keeper complainant in
the West Side Court yesterday against Walter s.
Richmond. commission merchant. of No. 81
Broadway. whom she charged with obtaining 81, 600
from her by false pretences and with not paying
his board bill OF $3.50
Mrs Grepet asserts that when she gave the
money to Richmond to invest ne guaranteed that
she would suffer no loss. He denies that any guar
antee was given, and says that he lost the money
in specializing in Sugar and American Tobacco
shares Mrs. GreDet, on January H. brought suit
in the Supreme Court for the return of this money
and the case is still pending Magistrate Meade
therefore would entertain the complaint this
The second complaint that Richmond and his
wife had lived in Mrs. Grepets house for several
weeks and contracted bill for $40. Richmond
asserted that the bill fully secured by property
which Mrs, Grepet held. Magistrate Meade held
Richmond in $500 bail on the charge of having at
tempted to defraud Mrs. Grepet of the board bill
he was arrested on warrant issued by Magistrate
Meade and served by officer Atherton of the West
Side Court squad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
PLYMOUTH AND PILGRIMS MEET AGAIN
DIR. sToRRs's PARIsHIoNERs ATTEND PRAYE
MEETING IN BEECHER's OLD CHURCH.

DR. sTORRs's PARIsH1ONERs ATTEND PRAYER
MEETING IN BEECHERs OLD CHURCH.
Al Plymouth Church last night the Church OF the
Pilgrims, following the Idea of reconciliation
begun Thursday night, was represented by the
assistant pastor. the Rev. r. II. Byington, and by
many prominent members. 1t was Plymouths
regular prayer meeting, but she welcomed the
churches that are meeting together in union Lenten
services. The seating capacity of the lecture room
was INADEQUATE and chairs were brought in from
outside,
In opening the meeting the Rev DR.. Newell
Dwight Hills read letter that he had received
from Or. Storrs. The pastor emeritus OF the
Church of the Pilgrims regretted that his feeble
health prevented him from being present at the
meeting. After speaking of the union services he
closed by saying
bid you and the members Of Plymouth Church
godspeed in the work
Mr.. Byinrton IN opening the discussion of the
topic. Love that Is broader than the measure Of
mans mind thanked the members OF plymouth
Church for the cordial welcome that had been eN-
tended TO him representative Of the Church or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
ANOTHER HOLD UP IN NASSAU.
A POLE ARRESTED AND LOCKED UP-WAR-
RANTS FOR HOTEL. BURGLARS


Hampstead. Long Island. March (SpeciaD.-An-
other bold highway robbery. the third within a
few days. took place Thursday night at Roslyn
AS Andrew Smith was returning home he was sud
denly attacked by highwayman near the fountain
pharmacy in the centre of the village. Smith
caught around the neck and was thrown to
the ground. He severely bruised. He recog-
nized his assailant and swOre out warrant for
the arrest of Thomas Boguski Pole, who was one
of party who Smith playing cards earlier
In the evening, and display roll of bills. Bogusk
was locked up
So numerous have highway robberes been in
this district that the residents go armed at night
a reward OF $3.50 offered for the arrest of the
persons who committed assault Wiett
Titus and Roy Downing few evenings ago. 1t is
understood that a reward is also TO be offered by
the wealthy members of the Meadow Brook Club
The hotel of Josiah l.. Pearsall, former County
overseer OF the Poor and former Under Sheriff of
queens County robbed Thursday evening
Mr.. Pearsall heard the burglars they leav-
ing the building. He fired his revolver them
and they dropped their booty, valued several
hundred dollars. and made their escape. Mr..
PearSaH recognized some of the men, and will
swear out warrants for their arrest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
ACCEPTS A CALL TO RICHMOND HILL

The Rev. George a. Liggett of Deposit. N Y.
has accepted a call to the Congregational Church
OF Richmond Hill. Long Island. He will occupy the
pulpit for the first time March Is. He Is a
of the Rev DR.. John A. Liggett, who has been the
pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church. of Rah-
way n !. for thirty-fve years. The Rev. George
A Iiggett received the degree of doctor of phioso-
ply from the New-York University. FIVE or six
years He has beer the pastor of the Presby-
terrain Church in Deposit for eight years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
PETITION IN BANFRUPTCY.

A petition IN involuntary Bankruptcy has been
fled against william Wintereld, importer of silks
AT No. III Fifth-ave. by Stern & Rushmore for the
following creditors: Spiemann & Co. s2,977: Naday
& Fleischer $3.50 and Albert Double 1878. They al
lege that he is insovent. and on December trans
ferred a portion Of his stock to Harry Angelo. a
creditor, TO give q preference. Mr.. Wnterfield
became a partner in the firm of Bueb & Co in
May, 1886 and succeeded TO the business on Novem-
beY !. 1898. representing. il said. Paris and
london houses In March last his statement
showed assets OF sl2400o. liabilities $4,000 and sur
plus SEA 600.
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$4,000 FOR THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
RALPH n VOORHEES,. UNCLE OF THE GOVERNOR
GIVES $4,000 TO THE NEw-BRUNS-
WICK INSTITUTION.

New brunswick. March . (SpecfaD.-RaIph n
Voorhees,. of Clinton. N J.. uncle of Governor
Foster NJ Voorhees, has presented the sum OF SIS
CO0 10 the New-Brunswick Theological Seminary.
The gift in the form Of a check. was received yes
terday through the mail \ brief letter aCcOmpa-
nying the gift stated that II for the endowment
of the seminary.
The gift ia particularly acceptable at this time.
and will greatly assist the seminary in its work
OF late it has been considerably Handicapped by q
shrinkaSe In some Of its Investments. and ap-
peal was sent out to all churches of the Reformed
denomination stating the needs and asking for
COZ ri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
To BE ASKED TO WITHDRAW DESIGNATION
MANY PROTESTS COMING IN AGAINST FORCING
PROFESSOR sTIUMwAY OUT

MANY PROTESTS COMING IN AGAINST FORCING
PROFESSOR sTIUMwAY OUT
II is expected that effort will be made to
compromise the trouble in Rutgers College over the
resignation Of Professor Edgar S. SUBWAY He
will be asked TO withdraw his resignation This
seems an easy way out of the disagreeable affair.
One of the trustees said to-day:
1t was matter of great surprise that DR.. Shurrl-
way sent In his resignation a. the January meeting.
Tor although President Scott had asked him for il
in November the president had changed his mind.
and so informed the Professor. We thought that
was the end of IT, understand that the COMMITTEES
OF the Board 10 which the resignation was re-
ferred will In the interests of harmony the
Professor TO withdraw his resignation. I believe
that Dr. Scott Is agreeable TO the retention of Pro-
fessor Shumway.
George s Hobart. of No. 243 Westinghouse, Jer-
sey City, to whom the alumni OF Rutgers have been
asked 10 send their protests said yesterday
ing that responses to the petitions have been re-
ceived in great numbers. Over hundred have
already been received. Fifteen arrived the first
mail yesterday morning and more during the day.
All the letters of tenor approving the
pursued to retain Professor Shumway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
RECIPROCITY TREATIES OPPOSED

Washington. March 2.-When the Senate met to-
day Mr. Perkins Of California, presented a petit
ton Of the California delegation in Congress, Of
thirty1ve associations and of 1900 people Cali
1ornIa against the ratification Of the French and
Jamaican reciprocity treaties.
Mr.. Hoar made the point against the petition
that il ought be presented in executive session,
and that there he would question the right OF
q State delegation in Congress to make such a
petition.
Mr.. Perkins thought the right Of petition was
sacred At all times, but the Chair held that the
whole matter would have to go over TO an execu-
tive session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
FyRST-4VE. BUTCHERS ASSIGN.

Jacob Strauss, julius Strauss, Abraham Strauss
and Louis Adler, composing the firm OF Strauss
Brothers 6. Co. wholesale butchers the northeast
signment yesterday 10 Charles Wissmann. They
began business in April 1898, with claimed capt.
tai Of Oo0 but had capital rating at Brad
streets" They formerly interested in the
New-York Small Stock Company, which went into
LIQUIDATION IN February, 1898. Wasserman & Jaco-
bus the attorneys. said that the liabilities
$50 600 nominal 81 00 and actual assets $1,000
The assignment due dull business. poor col
lectons and heavy expenses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
DIR. sTULTs'S BODY CLAIMED.

Long Branch March 2 (SpeciaD.-The body OF DR.
Albert Stults claimed by his father this after
noon and shipped TO Hightstcwn. n. j.. where the
burial will be made TO morrow; coroner's jury
was impanelled at o'clock to view the body. They
returned verdict. that the young dentist had met
his death from overdose of poison self-adminis-
tered. The body recognized by letters in his
pocket. and a scar made in operation for ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
CITIZENS PROTEST AGAINST A DUMP.

number of citizens from the upper West Side
attended the meeting of the Dock Board yester-
day afternoon to protest against the establishment
of a dump at the end Of West Seventy fifth-st..
North River. Everett p. Wheeler, the lawyer. rep
resented the West Side citizens. and said that many
improvements had been made recently in the spot
where the dump is to be located. and that in sum-
per time II is used a bathing point by many
hundreds of citizens. The Board promised to con-
cid he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
HUSBANDS ALLEGATION FALLS FIAT.

brought against him for absolute divorce by
his wife. Becky Aronson, which was tried in the
Supreme Court yesterday before Justice McAdam
and a jury, alleged through his counsel that his
wife had Joined in conspiracy with her brother
in-law and another to get him into a Raines
law hotel In Brooklyn with a woman of bad repu-
tation and mad then brought her suit As Aronson
did not appear in and testify in his own be
half the effect of his lawyers assertions did not
to have much effect on the jury. which found
a verdict in favor OF Mrs. Aronson the
er1Ie rel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
DR. FRIEDMANNs CASE ADJOURNED.

Because District Attorney GARDENERS assistants
failed to appear when the abeas corpus proceed
fnss brought in behalf OF DR. Fritz Friedman. the
once famous criminal lawyer OF Berlin, called
before Judge Lacombe yesterday. In the United
States Circuit Court the case was adjourned until
to-day DR.. Friedman was arrested for being
concerned in the utterng OF false check by
Nicholas Erasmus LevineX. Russian, who says
he is the adopted of Count Toulouse de Ioutrec
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
MRS. ELIZABETH NJ. CLAUS.

Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Claus, wife OF Henry Claus OF
the well known brewing firm of Claus & I.psius
died from heart disease late Thursday evening on
the second anniversary of their marriage. They
lived a No go Bushwick-ave. Mrs. Claus was the
daughter of the late Charles g. Artzt. OF Phila-
dephia. The funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon al her home. Henry Claus a member OF
Troop and in Puerto Rico during the Spanish
War. He is a former president OF the Bushwck
TIIh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
UOOIIEN MILL FOR NEW-MEXICO

Santa Fee n. M, March Specialize. b. Steen
Yesterday bought site at Las Vegas for a woollen
mill to be erected by New-York woolen manu-
facturers which viii employ two hundred men
This is the first large manufacturing enterprise IN
Nor,hern New Mexico and will be the forerunner
OF other woolen mills, the manufacturers can
the freight on the raw material as wen as me
manufactured product which is TO be consumed IN
the West.
They can also save % per cent in wages by en-
ploying Mexican labor and will have no trouble
with labor unions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03

PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR REPUBLICAN SUCCESS
IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TO BE
CHOSEN IN UNION COUNTY.

Elizabeth, March (SpecaD.-The city Republican
Executive Committee held meeting tonight TO
perfect arrangements for the opening of the
paiSn for the annual charter election be held
here next month when Mayor and Alderman a
Large for two years and other city officers
be chosen. The outlook for the party in the ap-
preaching contest is considered bright
IneTe IS much interest felt in political circles in
Union county over the township elections, which
VIII be held March r. and at which in each of the
eight townships a Freebooter is be chosen for
TWO years. Elizabeth will elect four FreehoIders.
RAILWAY last spring elected two Republican Free
holders Tor two years; Plainfield last December
did the same, while Summit in November elected a.
republican and a Democrat This makes five hold
over Republican members and one Democrat Even
though the Democrats elect four FTeehOlders in
Elizabeth, which is unlikely. the Republican SUI
premacy in the Board will doubtless remain un-
shaken, as that party claims certain the election
or at least hve out OF the eight Freeholders be
CHOSEN March r. At present the Republicans have
hve representatives. from the townships
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
TEACHERS FIND MAYOR HoOs WILLING.

A delegation of school teachers waited on Mayor
Hoos OF Jersey City yesterday afternoon TO ascer-
tain his attitude toward the Teachers Salary bill
and solicit his aid. The Mayor said he in favor
the bill and volunteered TO send letter TO Gov
ernor Voorhees, that effect Finance Commits
sioner Mdlige called while the delegation pres
ent, and said that he not averse TO the teach
ers receiving an increased salary but said the
financial condition was such that the city must
keep down expenses He said he would not go 10
Trenton the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
THOMAS S. BOURKE DEAD.
IN HIS HUT AT SOUTH BEACH IT WAS THOUGHT
THAT TWEED HID

Thomas S. Bourke. eighty years old, died Thurs
day night AT his home South Beach, Staten ISL
and. Bourke occupied little hut on South Beach
for nearly ffty-six years. Then he built a small
house on the site of the hut. He took a prominent
part in the South Beach fence war. Few years
law. He rugged up a shotgun trap, which killed
the son lin law Bourle sentenced to twenty
wears IMPRISONMENT He pardOned several
months ago on account of failing health.
After William NJ. Tweed escaped from 1all; II
was rumored that he had taken refuge in l3ourke
hut This was searched, but no trace OF the fuSl-
was found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
DEAD IN BED AND Gas TURNED ON.

When Herman F. \. Mayer. slipper manuface--
urer. at No. 90 Market-st. Newark. returned to
his home, No. Is Ashland-st.. last evening. hs
smelt strong odCr OF gas. He traced its origin
TO his wife's bedroom which filed with the
gas On the bed lay his wife, dead. and gas stove
In the turned full IL evident
that the woman had attempted 70 light the stove,
and. believing it was United: lay down 70 rest and
overcome She ffty-ive years old, and
leaves grown up chIldre.~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
LEAPED FROM A BURNING CAR.

Mrs Lille Leonard yesterday received verdict
for s12 $50 in her suit against the Brooklyn Heights
Railroad Company for personal injuries She
riding on a of the defendant to Coney Island
last June when the car took fire. She leaped from
the car. receiving injuries TO her legs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
STRIKERS GAIN Il VICTORY.

The strike OF the siis weavers employed at the
Reing. David & Sch0eu silk mills, West Hoboken.
is over after fight asting month The weaverp
will return 70 work Monday morning The set
Element reached at series of conferences be-
tween the Strike Committee and Mr., David, 4
member of the irm- TIE strikers gained victory.
The increase in wage. "Jtained will mean from 81 50
TO 81 a week additional in the pay OF the weayers-
Another important result reached was Mr.. David's
sanction of unions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03

At the annual meeting of the stockholders OF the
New-York and New-Jersey Telephone Company,
held yesterday In the offices No 81 Willoughby-
st. the following Board OF Directors reelected:
Charles s. Cutler. Alexander Cameron, Joseph p.
Davis Charles A. Nichols, Hugh Kinnard William
u sargent David b. Powell. George H Prentiss
Felix Campbell. Edward J. Hall. H. Sanger snow
Zenas Crane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03

Dr. John d. McGill. president OF the Jersey City
Board Of Health. conferred with the City Hall
Commissioners yesterday about moving the office
of the Health Board from the City Hall. A case
of smallpox developed few days ago, and the
health officers who visited the house fumigated
their clothes in unoccupied room in the base
ment of the City Hall The officials and attaches
became alarmed and wanted the Health Board
moved
Ii was decided to have a bill prepared TO enable
the city to build a home for the Board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03

1t is announced that the prosecution In the case
of the Kings County Democratic Committee against
Senator Michael ]. CofYey. leader OF the IXth AS
sembly District, will come TO close tonight
Henry Furong, the counsel for the prosecution.
poets submit documentary evidence that is al
legged TO be damaging to Senator COffeys reputa-
ton for regularity. Only two witnesses were ex-
amined last night. Both testified that Alderman
Frank Hennessy, or Coffey's leutenants, ad-
vised them not to for John Morrissey Gray.
the Democratic nominee for Register.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
STATE COMMITTEE TO MEET IN TRENTON.

Trenton. March (SpecaD.-The Republican State
Committee will meet IN this city next Tuesday TO
date for the convention at which will De elect
ed the delegates 70 the National Convention in
Philadelphia June The delegates at large
Will probably be Senators Seweu and kean. Frank
lin Murphy and either Attorney General Ciriggs or
Governor Voorhees,. Congressman LOuGenSlager and
Barker Gum1nere are also named for the honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
HAKES SENSATION IN COURT.
\ POLE KNOCKS DEPUTY SHERIFF OUT WITH
CLUB.

There was an exciting scene in the Queens County
Court yesterday when Adam Marcheniusa. Pole
was arraigned before Judge Moore for sentence
on n conviction OF grand larceny. Marchenlusa had
been arrested by Detective Peter Kelly. When
asked he had anything to say, Marchens!usa held
ND his right hand and declared Your honor, l
make a statement that Peter Kelly. the detective
had murdered a man, and can take you or any
her man to where he buried him in the woods
tn. Court took notice of this. As the sentence
of one wear in the KINGS County Penitentlary was
pronounced Marcheniusa swung round and nit
I)eDutv Sheriff Richard Burke a blow the jaw,
knocking him down. Six had all they could
do to force the prisoner out Of the courtroom.
At the door OF the cell Narchenusa fought harder
than ever He suddenly rushed into the cell and
came out armed with a large club. He hit RurRe,
making him unconscious. The other deputies mas
tered The prisoner and disarmed MIN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
FELL INTO PIT IN A DELIRIUM

Paterson. March 2 observation-disclosures from long
Illness. John McKeown. forty-eght years old. rose
before dawn this morning and left his home at No.
SOC Straight-st, unknown TO his family. He roamed
about the streets and finally reached the Passaic
Rolling Mil, where he had formerly been employed
He fell into pit and landed on his head, fractur-
ing his skull. and found dead at o'clock by
one Of the workmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
TUG ENGINEER DIES SUDDENLY.

Robert McCauley. second engineer Of the tug
Joshua Lovett, died from heart failure yesterday
morning at City Island. McCauley aboard the
tug, bound for Boston. towing two barges, when
he taken sick He died before medical assist
ance arrived The body removed to the Ford
ham Morgue and word McCauey's
wife who lives with her five children In Chelsea,
Mace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
THE. GRANITE CUTTERS STRIKE.
PROSPECTS FOR AN EARLY SETTLEMENT OF
THE TROUBLE.

Boston, March 2.-Secretary James Duncan of
the Granite Cutters National Union SAYS there is
a prospect of early settlement of the strike. Re
ports received from q number of places in New-Eng-
land show that In Hardwick, Vt for;y-ive manu-
facturers have signed the agreement which calls for
eight hour wOrkday. with ~ The minimum
rate of wages In Ryegate Vt. nine manufacturers
have signed. Reports from Milford, y. H, show
that the in that place will return TO work
under the schedule as the details have
been settled. In Roxhury and Groton Conn, the
leading firms have signed. and the return
ing TO work. The reports from Maine hopeful
and speedy settlement in favor of the men is ex-
DeCted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
DR.. STORRs'S TRIBUTE TO BEEcHER.
SAYS HE HoNoRED THE ANT1-sLAvERY ORATORS
ESTIMATE OF CHRIST

The Rev. DR. Richard S Storrs has again taken
occasion TO speak well of Henry Ward Beecher
with whom 1t was for years supposed he had little
sympathy. Yesterday, when his attention was
called TO the significance attributed 10 the union Of
the Church of the Pilgrims and Plymouth Church
In Lenten services. he said:
disagreed with Mr.. Beecher in some of his
opinions, but his estimate of Christ, whom he mag
mined and earnestly taught to be the Mediator be-
tween coo and man and Redeemer OF the world. I
honored. l repeat denial of the statement tina (
Mr.. Beecher taught that which would make
little of Christianity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-03
FAVOR G0TERyOR'S REyoMrNAT1oS.
QUEENS COUNTY REPUBLICANS ALSO 1NDoRsE
THE BRENNAN BRIDGE BILL.

The Republican General Committee OF Queens
County. at a meeting at the Lincoln Club house, in
Third-st, Long Island City yesterday adopted
olutions criticisms the authorities of the city of
New-York for their inactivity and failure provide
ways and means for building bridge Queens
County, and indorsing the Brennan Bridge bill. \
resolution also adopted indorsing the aCiuinis-
tration OF Governor Roosevelt and recommending
his denomination