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New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
KEuPNER'S RESIGNATION AccEpyrn

At meeting Of the Democratic General Com-
mittee OF Kings County in the Jefferson Building.
Court Square Brooklyn last evening orqanizo'
ton for the year effected by the reelection q,
the following officers: President James Nofrst.
first vice-president James D. Bell; second We
president, James Lennon; secretary Franz
y Reilly corresponding secretary, Michael
Cummings; treasurer Arthur c Salmon ana 80.
geant-at-arms, Frederick Rummeli
Rules and bylaws were adopted for the wear. and
on, on motion OF Bridge Commission Shea the recent
resignation OF Otto Kempner was acceptsd NJ
kempner the only BROOKLYN delegate u,bI ts tI
Tor Controller Coler in the State Convention and
IN letter published few days ago criticiseJ the
treatment OF COler by the Democratic leaders enj
the Kings County leaders. The Resignation va
accepted without comment was
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
MARS ATTERBURY'S VICTORY
BERT REIss OPPOSES HIS REELECTION
BY KINGS COUNTY REPUBLICANS

Bert Reiss, who ran for Congress in the With
District struck the only discordant note at the
annual meeting OF the Kings County Republican
General Committee, held in the Johnston Build
ing in Nevins-st Brooklyn. last night. he took
occasion TO make a personal attack upon Walter
B. Atterbury, who nominated for re-eieetioh
to the Craftsmanship of the committee KeisS
nominated Andrew d. Baird. but Mr.. Atteroury
won by a vote OF 127 10 4.
The full list OF officers elected last night is as
follows: Walter B. Atterbury president; Adoiph
Kiendl vice-president; Clarence A barrow
secretary; Frank Gardner. assistant secretsrS'
John Drescher. jr., treasurer.
Upon the calling Of the roll. when the name
Of Clarence A. Barrow was presented as a SUI
stitute for a delegate who resigned from the
With Assembly District. A. w. 8. Proctor maze
lengthy objection. based upon the decision OF
Chief Judge Parker. OF the Court OF Appeals In
the Coffey case. holding that the delegates 10
political committees could be chosen only al reg
ular primaries and were not amenable TO the dis
cipline of the committee After considerable dis
cussion it was voted TO place Mr.. Barrow's name
on the rolls, the Court of Appeals decision not
withstanding. The name OF George +. Elliott
was substituted for that of Randolph c. Fuller
in the xth District under the same ruling.
John r. Farrer Of the Twenty-third Ward,
placed Nr Atterbury in nomination for the
chairmanship. Records Commissioner Waldo
seconded the nomination.
Bert Ress accused Mr.. Atterbury with being
unfair and said that the latter had issued
statement declaring that Lieutenant Governor
woodruff had broken faith with him. He nom
mated Andrew o. Baird. Richard II. Laimbeer,
who il was supposed, would present some
charges against MIR. Atterbury, voted for him.
Frank II. SpeTry stated that while he voted for
Mr. Atterbury. he did not believe him to be the
man for the place.
Mr. Atterbury himself voted for Andrew d.
Baird Mr.. Waldo in voting took occasion mild
ly to reprimand Mr. Reiss. who got up again and
said that while ne had no personal animOsity
toward Mr. AtterbuTy' he did not believe in
eecting men who would stTangle the party.
George F. Elliott asked Mr.. Ress TO withdraw
Mr. Bairds name in order that Mr. Atterbury :
election might be unanimous. This Mr.. Reiss
refused to do.
Michael j. Dady left for Washington after the
meeting TO look after his Havana contract. He
was accompanied by congressman en-elect Han
bury and Bristow, who go to get familiar with
the workings of the House.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
LEADERS TO coArER ro-DAr.

T5E PROPOSED POLICE BILL A.lD III, RrF,p pt,..
oNNENDATIoNs TO PIE pIsCr-ssr, -,
oDELL AND NR. PLATT EXPECTED
GoFernor-eieot Odell. Senator Platt and s,.+.
Chairman Dunn are all expected Ar Soc toas
qnariers to-day. Colonel Dunn viii ---7si.. g. -.
several Gays. The Amen Corner dinner ts r.
attraction that hrings Mr.. Oden from NeV-tprs
and II Senator Plat gets TO town by uipbt 4, Iii
- 20 S'teho me same dinner A conference will
be held on the dasirabilty % intresu-i, . -. '
police oiL and II is expected that ex-Judee Cohen
VII have three bills ready FOR tie cons!deratl,n 10
the leaders tomorrow, The recommend 80,
contained m the report of the Charter Revision
Commission VII also be taken Up. Senator plat,
~ outspOkenly against a number Of these r.o,,,
reEard them. iN9 10 us
The opposition to a State Police COMMISSIONS
nakrg jurisdiction over cities OF The fhirS Lac i
tust a. marked as ever IN the smaller cifiss I =
STATE and Indications are mutipyi1c fhsf tbe biIi
which Senator Plat SAYS will be irfroilice5 III
not include the smaller cities
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
STERN ACCUSES THEOBALD.
TREASURY AGENT COMPLAINED OF IN
A CUSTOMS SEIZURE CASE.

Julius S Stern of the Bam5erger-Stern Company
dress goods importers AT No B5 Fifth-ave PAID
visit TO the Custom House yesterday and obtained
from Deputy Collector Phelps an order OF release
for his trunks from the Public Stores Mr.. Stern
arrived on the American Line steamer ST. Louis
on Saturday. and his trunks were taken from the
pier 10 Public Stores where their contents were
reappraised.
Colonel Phelps said later: 'Mr Stern told me
that he wanted to make complaint against Will
lam II. Theobald the special Treasury agent. but
j told him that he must to the Collector, as the
matter not In my jurisdiction"
According 10 reports current in the custom House
yesterday. Mr. stern had met Theobald, who IS a
special customs employe in the Collectors Office,
two years ago in Paris. while Theobald was in
that city on the diamond case OF Mrs Phyllis F.
Dodge. Theobald. the story goes. wrote his name
on one of Sterns cards and added: If you're bring
ing any goods into NeN-YOrk just let me know:
When Mr. Stern reached home from his latest trip
usual manner. he having previously declared GER
tain presents and some samples OF merchandise. on
which he paid the duty OF $2S5. After his trunks
had been passed, il IS alleged, Theobald approached
and greeted Mr.. Stern, saying that he was glad 20
were sent 10 the Appraisers Stores, where tney
examined on Monday, with the result that
Gfr Stern told that he had already paid $50
more duty than had been necessary; and Mr. Stern
himself was subjected 10 "a personal examination.
heooala sara yesIeIoiy Mneh fshsI i. apou' I ene
stern case; Il have nothing 10 40 with tnat case
at all ! saw Mr.. Stern Saturday. but had
nothing 70 90 with sending his goods TO the Ap-
praisers stores. Yes, saw him IN Paris two years
ago. We were schoolmates together. had no
quarrel with him"
At the Office OF the Bamberger-Stern Company It
was said yesterday afternoon that charges had
been filed with Deputy Collector Phelps, What the
was not stated Mr., Stern was not in at the time
bat Mr. Bamberger said that nothing further would
1 be given out until the charges reached Washing
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
SCHOOL MAN ASKS FOR DTTORCE
HIs WIFE AND ACCUSED MEN DENY THE
CHARGES.

CHARGES.
The suit for divorce brought by Frank X. Mont
fort, principal OF the High School at Bayside Long
Island, against Hattie f. Montfort came UP before
Justice Garretson I'm the Supreme Court in Long
Island City yesterday. The courtroom was crowded
with the friends of the plaintiff and the defendant
Mr.. Mcntfort and his wife separated early last
summer. Ia his application for divorce he names
Edward Smith and Charles Germinder corespon-
dents he alleges that his wife had her private
postoftce box az Bayside and received many letters
from men. Fifteen letters were offered in evidence
All the persons interested in court Mrs.
MOntfort sat with her mother and brother. About
them sat several friends, including the two men
hamed as correspondents. and q sister of Ger
minder- Mr.. and Mrs Montfort were married a
few years ago in Florida Mrs. MontfoFt was at
one time pupil of her husband. Smith and Ger
minder were also pupils of his AT various times
In the trial il came out that all Interested per-
sons members Of a club at Bayside known
as the Oakland Social Club. Mr. MOntfort was the
president. Mrs. MOntfOrt entered an emphatic de-
NAL OF any criminal act. The charges she said
were not based on facts. Her husband had been
jealous and had treated her cruelty and inhumanly
He had struck her and had threatened TO nut her
out OF the house. She was asking for a decree OF
separation. Smith and Germinder denied anv
wrongdoing with Mrs. Monfort. The men are about
nineteen years old.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
SOUTH FOR EXPANSION.
WHAT GENERAL JOHN B. GORDON TOLD
SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION.

SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION.
Convention opened here to-day with a large at
tendance President II. II. Hargrove called the
convention 10 order. Men in every walk of in
dasrial life in the South and many delegates from
the North in attendance Governor Heard de-
liyered address CT welcome in behalf Of the
State, calling attention to the wonderful scope and
purpose Of the convention. General John p. Cor
don. OF Georgia, in replying for Georgia, said:
Whatever the people OF the South have been in
favor OF in tie past, they are longer in favor OF
in favor OF the Nicaragua Canal OF the @open
door IN the Orient, OF carrying their blessings
the benighted brown peoples Of the East, who
some day will rise up and shout loud hosannahs to
admitted among them.
named the objects Of the association to be pro-
mote the Industrial development of the South; to
data regarding the resources of the South aid
organizing and maintaining commercial organiZa-
iions or business clubs throughout the South and
IN general 10 become the medium for stimulating
the people Of the Southern States into greater e.
forts for manufacturing their raw materials on
their own son and also seek interest capital 10
invest ia the South and encourage settlers
The night session OF the convention was given
canal Ex-Nsyor G l. Laure,ta. of mobile; " i'n a
Hemph, Of Atlanta. and Sidney Story Of New
orleans, were the speakers.
Mr.. Story. chairman OF the Committee on
Nicaragua Canal. presented a memorial to the
senate Of the United States urging the early
The following telegram was ordered sent 10 Sen
ator Morgan:
sion in this city, directs send you the Wa nm
est greetings OF the body the greatest OF its Kind
Of the early crownng with success OF the years OF
labor you have given 10 the Nicaragua Canal al
indorsement Of this assembly. ''ie unanimous
IN. F. THOMPSON. Secretary
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
SAYS RECTOR MTSREPRESENTED
WATSON. OF ST. GEORGES BROOKLYN
LATTER IN HAPPY MOOD.

Walter c. KimbaH one OF the vestrymen who are
opposed TO the Rev. William a. WassOn the rector.
In the fight In St. Georges Protestant Episcopal
Church, Brooklyn. gave out statement yesterday
in which he accuses the rector of misrepresenta-
tion and makes other severe criticisms or the
rector's conduct. Among other things, Mr. kim
ball says the rector in regard to recent reso-
luton not favorable TO himself "arose. his cenched
hand raised, and stated defanty that he did not
what resolution the yestry passed. he would do
as he pleased" He also charges that the rector
and his agents used gross misinterpretations
in obtaining support for their ticket 'tntim-
dation misstatement of facts. misrepresentation
OF conditions. anything to gain MS end. says Mr..
kimbal
The Rev. MIR. Wasson was in happy frame Of
mind yesterday and said:
/ think that the little affair has cleared the air.
and / look for greater harmony and unity of pur-
than before. l am convinced that tnoSe
who were leaders in the opposition will very socn
see the advisability, as well as the necessity, or
accepting the wish OF the churcn their law
and Joining with US in helping the church along.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
MEcHAyIc4L ENGINEERS IN SESSION.
THE AMERICAN socIETTs ANIMAL MEETING
OPENS HERE.

THE AMERICAN sOCIETT's ANNUAL MEETING
OPENS HERE
The American Society OF Mechanical Engineers
began SIS annual meeting last evening I'm its rooms
81 40 y West Thirty y-frst-st Engineers have come
70 the city from ali parts Of the country 20 attend
the meeting and they were found in large numbers
81 the rooms last evening. There general visit
ing nntn D. m. when Charles II. Morgan. the
president of the society. made an address There
was Q luncheoD ia the lower rooms OF the building
and 8 smoker This morning end evening and to-
morrow morning the society will hold sessions at
which papers on various features Of mechanical
engineering will be read and discussed.
b Invitation Of President Low Of Columbia Uni
versity the session tomorrow morning will be held
in the large lecture OF Havemeyer Hail. one
q the university buildings. After adjournment. and
before luncheon. President Low viii receive the
members and their guests IN the trustees room
of fhe Library Building.
Te-uorTow evening the society viii have a re-
ce.fion 81 Sherry's. On Friday morning the closing
session OF fhe meeting Will he held, and there VIII
be Tie annual election OF officers
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
PRESBYTERIAN CREED REVISION.
THE GENERAL AssEMBLY's COMMITTEE MEETS
IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. Dec 4-The committee of clergymen
and laymen appointed by the last General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church to make a recommended
tior 70 the next General Assembly. which meets in
Nav on the question of whether there shall be e
vision OF the Confession Of Faith. assembled here
Tonight and will continue In session tomorrow
until the work is completed. The committee con-
sists Of Charles A. Dickey, Herrick Johnson. Sam
ueI J. Nicolls Daniel w. Fisher. William McKib-
bin George 3. Stewart. Samuel P. Sprecher, Henry
van Dyke Benjamin Harrison. John NJ. Harlan.
Daniel r. Noyes F. w. II. Humphrey William r.
Crabbe John E. Parsons and Elisha a. Fraser.
The Rev. Dr. S. w. Dona, of Philadelphia, the only
absent member of the committee. is In Europe.
Dr William Henry Roberts. of Philadelphia. the
Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, is acting as
the secretary OF the committee. DR.. Roberts laid
before the committee a table showing the vote of
the Presbyteries the questions submitted by the
General Assenbly's Committee Revision. II
made the following showing
For revision of the Confession. "A Presbyteries
for an explanatory statement, 10. for a supple
mental statement OF doctrine. a.; for revision and
a supplemental statement Of doctrine. IA; for
substitute creed, 10.
subject while 45 bodies in this and foreign lands
made no response. The total number Of bodies re-
porting aggregated ~
10 aefnite action taken by the committee
,o-niRht Three hours were spent In discussion
~ the results shown by the responses received by
The Committee and In an exchange of views to
tbs recommendation to be made to the General AS
sArnhiv. This NAV ~ determined tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
mORE SCHOOL SITES REcoMMEvnrn

Al The monthly meeting yesterday OF the Brook
8h Sehool Board the report Of the Committee on
SUES recommending the purchase Of the following
sites. was adopted: Mddagh-st near u.,r.
~ enus X. between Eas, Thiriy-eighth and T,sst
ihfty ninth sta. East Broadway between Nirc,,-
Ihlll ana Ninets fourth sts: Sjxfy -ffti--,
sih'h-aVe and lot at No As Ciasson ave - near
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
UNLICENSED LIOCOR IN CANDY.

Vincent Califona, forty-hve years old. who has a
candy and fruit store at Newark-ave. and Walnut
ST., Jersey City. was arrested yesterday charge
of selling liquor without license. The police have
received complaints that candy containing alco-
holic drinks are sold to school children
Detective Bumsted bought few chocolate drops
or CalIfOna which contained rum. Then he made
the arrest Califona denied knowledge Of the Illegal
ingredients of the drops. He gave bail for ex-
animation to-day in the Oakland-ave court
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
CLERK's SALARY EoUALs MAYORS.

The Jersey City Street and Water Board yes
terday afternoon passed over Mayor Hoos's veto
their resolution increasing the pay OF their clerk
George T. BOutOn. from So 800 to 5000 year This
makes his salary equal to that OF the Mayor. The
reasons given by the Commissioners are the long
and faithful service OF Mr. Bouton clerk and
the additional duties Of supervising clerk" which
the Board has imposed him. Some say that the
real reason for the advance Is 10 take Mr. BOuton
Democratic ticket.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
COMMITTEES DoWyED.
ENTIRE REPUBLICAN TICKET HEADED BIT DIR.
JENKINS FoR MAYOR woN-A
BITTER CONTEST

The Mayoraty election in PIainheId last nizhs
resulted IN victory Tor the entire Republican
ticket. Dr. o. l.. Jenkins elected Mayor over
Colonel Mason W. Tyler by s55 majority. Frank
H. Smith elected City Collector over Arthur
T. Gallup by 800 majority. Charles r. Abbott was
elected school Trustee without opposition. and four
Ward Councilmen. Ralph ID. Coles. George r
Mellick. y. Frank CorieU and Frank 3. Randolph
were elected by majOrites ranging from 20 70 80
The election a MOST bitterly contested one
A large portion OF the cOmmuter and society ala-
OF the city worked for the election % Colonel
Tyler. the Democratic ticket, but their efforts
Offset by the heavy vote p0iled BY DIT Jenkins
in the wards populated BY WOrkingmen.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
TO SUE WEBSTER DAVIS FOR 81 ooo

Colorado Springs. Col, Dec CspeciaD-C,ustav
Theilkuhl. of Colorado Springs. will sue Webster
Davis for $1,000 for services rendered In connection
with the Boer war propaganda IN the IJnited
states Thenkuhl. who is a photographer was
employed In the Patent Ohice at Washington vuhsn
Davis. then Assistant Secretary OF the Interior
lnduced MIN 70 give up his job and advertise Tor
recruits ABOUT thirty thousand answers were re
eelyed: Davis took these In person TO President
kruger and - said TO have received fron, en- an6
70 $1,000 therefor His failure 20 reinb,;pSs
Theilkuhl led 10 the suit 'S'''i"ui 80
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
THREW FINE IN JUDGES FACE.
GROCER FOUND GUILTY OF SUPPLYING SUNDAY
TRADE PAYS ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR
CONTEMPT OF COURT.

Elizabeth. Dec. CSpecfaD.-In the police court
to-day twenty-four more offenders against the sun
day law were arraigned and each fined g Is. Those
who demanded trial were convicted by the testi-
mOny Of policemen.
Eli Greenberg. grocer who was convicted
threw the fine in Judge Mahons face. He was ad-
judged guilty OF contempt OF court and locked up
and only obtained his release by the payment 0f
a additional fine OF 30 and costs. Druggists who
sold soda water and cigars on Sunday paid the
same fine the others.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
eoFERNOR NAMES IyDrAH covvyJssyo,-

Albany, Dec 0speciaD Governor Roosevelt,
aamed the members o. an important cor1rnlssion 70
cay II being one 10 consider ana report upon the
proposition 10 abolish Indian reservations ana ele
Fa7e Indians 20 citizenship The names OF the mem
tse1S eS or ne commission are Philip O. Garrett OF
Susus, q NeH-N oTt: Daniel Smiley OF Lake No
monk, and Bishop ". l. Walker OF Buffaio
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
STATE TREASURER'S REPORT.
ONLY ONE OF THE INDIRECT TAXES SHOWS
A LOSS COMPARED WITH LAST YEAR.

Albany Dec 4 (speciaD-The State finances un-
der the control of the Republican party are in
good condition judging from a statement made
public to-day by John p Jaeckel, State Treasurer,
showing the condition OF the State Treasury at the
end of the fiscal year. September 80 1890. Only one
OF the States indirect taxes. the tax on the or
ganization of corporations he shows, put in the
State Treasury a less amount than the previous
year The receipts for the year were as follows
Department of Excise $235, $40 %, gain of $3.50 81:
corporation tax s262 sos 05 gain Of $50 So 60 or
ganizaton tax $3.50 us 81 loss of $1SSS o. inner
tance tax 81 S4 S3 q. gain of ll9l OS; public Of
flee fees s45 24s 76 gain of $4S T62 50; public tnst-
tIt,on fees S95 ass s. gain of s6l III 10. The State
Treasurer also makes the following financial state
ment:
Balance in Treasury l. 1s9s S39l3 4 -
receipts October !. 1899 -oSS' 100 y
Deduct payments year October ]. 1899 SO6 l26 65
Leaving balance Treasury october 1. ,. -
Add receipts year October J. 1900 s2ocds ss5 oil
sec 5l1 ssS Is
Deduct payments year to october 800 20
Leaving balance Treasury October 1900 81 sO2 50
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
LARGE POWER COMPANY INCORPORATED

The American Steel Railway Generating and
Power Company. corporation with its Office at
No 525 Main-st. East Orange. filed articles OF in
corpora tion with the County Clerk. at Newark.
Yesterday. The capital stock is placed at s. 800 000
The object OF the concern is TO carry on the busi-
ness or electricians mechanical engineers, manu-
factuTers and workers and dealers In electricity.
motive power. heat and light The incOrpOra tors
Edward G. Johnson Franklin ID. Palmer and
Joseph F. Vr5E.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
OFFICIAL COUNT II KINGS.
TKINLEY's PLURALITY s7s4-MACKEY BEHIND
sTANcHFIEID.

The report OF the Board OF County Canvassers
on the ballot in Kings County at the last election
was filed yesterday in the office of the County
Clerk. The report showed that Bird S CoIer re-
ceiFed 30 votes for Governor in Kings COUNTY
1t also raised the plurality OF Mckinley to 3 7s4
about 400 more than was given out by the DoIica
returns. stanchteld received 2355 more votes than
OdeH tor Governor, while Mackey for Iieutapant
Governor. ran 6A votes behind stanchfeId
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
ANDY" HORY'S VIII FILED

Inc viii OF Andy" Horn. the saloonkeeper IN
r4rk Row Manhattan. which gave all his proper,N,
70 ms WIDOW. who was his second wife, and their
'ouF children. was contested by Louise Horn hiA
only daughter by his first wife but was aar,,,,oS =
~ 10 pr@nats Yesterday in the Supreme Court Brook
h; louise ftorn began action 20 have the {, IN
ueeiaIea invalid on the ground OF undue infrenes
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
COMMITTEES FOR MISS Rrperp

1usuee Marean OF the Supreme Court Brooklyn
late yesterday appointed Mrs Adelaide Ra-re a
committee on the person OF Miss Victoria Berger
OF NO. a South Oxford-st.. the eccentric woman
who was adjudged incompetent about a week ago
mrs Barre is a sister OF Miss Berger Justice
MaIeaE appointed Alfred +. Sander and + E
hescham az a committee on Miss Berger's estate
They are TO furnish $4,000 bond each.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05

me Rev W. r. Aekert. pastor OF the West
Hoboken Reformed Church has resienea h,s -
torate there to accept that at the vermiIye ChapeI
oi 'he Collegiate Church, I'm Fifty-fourth-st. The
% y 70 take effect January l. Mr. Acke,t
Stnef laWhreakers in the upper mari ~ Indsrs
So1hty, and directed in person the raids Wbich
''OA' UP the pooirooms and gaming houses
New-York tribune., 1900-12-05
NEW RECORD MADE BY TIE HoRRo CASTLE
sEATs TIE BEST sFEEDgFRoSFEvANA TO NEW
ToRK-A PASSENGER lost.

ulBF
rev record from Havana 10 New-York was
made by the new steamerihf the Ward line. the
MORO Castle, on the voyage which ended with her
arrival here early yesterday morning The new
record Is days, A hours and 80 minutes The Odd
record Is days. Il hours and 50 minutes made by
the steamer Havana in July. Chief Engineer Nor
rtssy. % the Morro Castle thinks that the steamer
can lop on three or four hours from this record
under better weather conditions
The daily runs show that the Morro Castle ranks
wei when compared with the speedy transatlantic
aners. On the hrst day out ss5 miles were logged
al an average hourly speed OF 1886 knots. on the
Second day she did 80 miles and the remaining POS
miles % her journey 20 the llghtshD were made a,
70 hours and 8S minutes at the rate Of eigbtaa,
mote an hour: The last day was the roue hest of
second round trip. 0''ie
on saturday night. Peter Cross a second cab,,
fAssenser disappeared II Is believed tba7 be
Jumped overboard- He hsd been drinking heayiIy
~ ~ II eaio- lie lived IN Philadelphia. and was mar,