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New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
STOLEN NAIL IN BANkER'S HOUSE.
COOK AND LETTER-CARRIER ALLEGED TO
RE CONCERNED IN MAIL ROBBERY

Many complaints Of the non-defvery OF letters
some of which contained money and checks, have
heen made recently Chief Postoffice inspector
King by residents Of Seventy-third and Seventy
fourth SIS west of Central Park Inspector M H.
Bowie was detailed Investigate. and he found evil
dence enough TO warrant the arrest of John j. Ber-
gan letter-carrier the route covering the as
trict from which the complaints came
The inspector alleges that Bergan. on his trips,
was in the habit Of stopping in the kitchen Of
bankers house close to Central Park West, and
conyersing with the cook. Kate Maxwell. lnspec-
tor Boyle found Of the missing letters In a
coal scuttle and IN a bureau drawer In the COOKS
room discovered I07 more which were unopened
He secreted himself in the kitchen yesterday and
saw Bergan give the Maxwell woman a bundle
of letters Then Bergan seated himself, to enjoy a
repast provided by the cook. at the bankers ex-
penSc. -
After his arrest Bergan admitted that he had
failed to deliver the letters complained OF, but de-
MED that he had robbed any of them. HIS excuse
was that his route too long, and that he left
the letters with the cook. so that he could deliver
them when he had time. Inspector Boyle has re-
covered in all about twenty-five of the stolen let
ters among them being one addressed 10 Louis
sanders OF No. 168 West Seventy hird-st., which
mad been opened II contained check from the
Teachers School
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER'S LICENSED.

Princeton. April 16 (SpeciaD.-The Presbytery of
New-B Brunswick held meeting here to-day in the
Second Presbyterian Church. to examine candi-
dates for the ministry the senior class of the
Princeton Theological Seminary.
The following students, having passed the final
seminary examination, We're licensed to preach
in the Presbyterian Church of America: D. S
Currie. of Belfast, Ireland; r. J. Dick, of Prince
ton; g. 2. Wehl, of Charlestown, w Va: r. G..
Dobson. of Broylesville Tenn. A. E Erickson: Of
New Brunswick; James Ferguson. of Belfast, Ire
land; David Grant, of Nova Scotia; r. o. Kirk
wood OF Yonkers. \. Y; F. w. Loetseher; of Du-
buque. Iowa; W. K. Mckinney of Druckendult.
Ireland; J. 5. Montgomery, of Belfast Ireland, and
r. F. Sterling and Hugh Walker of Lincoln. Neb
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
EY-M4YOR WUPSTER SUING

Decision reserved yesterday by Justice Mad
dox the Supreme Court, notion frame
issues for a jury trial in the suit of exMayor
Frederick w Wurster and Charles w. Schleucht-
ner his partner, against William J. Armfed, of
Hillingston. n. J. The plaintiffs allege that Arm
field agreed to renew ten years lease on the land
in Kent-ave where the plaintiffs foundry is
terms fixed by a referee. The referee decided
upon an annual rental of $780, but Armfeld refused
then to accept the arrangement
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
ALLEGED TO HAVE STOLEN SEALSKIN

On CT arge OF intoxication 70 which he pleaded
guilty yesterday in the Myrtle-ave police court,
Michael Morris, of No. % Sands-st, was sent TO
jail for twenty days. Morris is the who
is alleged have stolen a sealskin sacQue from
the vestry of Christ Church, Clinton and Harrison
sts., Sunday morning
The sacque which was found with him. was
identified yesterday the property of Mrs. Louise
c. Murphy, of No 129 ST. Felix-st. one of the
members of the choir of Christ Church. The
prisoner will also be held the charge of grand
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
MUST REINST4TE ELEVEN DOCKH4STERS

BY decision yesterday handed down by the APP
peate Division the Dock Commissioners will be
compelled 10 find employment for Thomas Percval
and ten others, who dockmasters in Brook
lyn before consolidation. Justice Bartlett is the
only dissenting justice. BY some the men
were transferred to the Finance Department, and
they discharged by the Controller The Civil
Service Commissioners had made rule compelling
the Dock Department to give the employees of
that Department hearing before their discharge.
The question of law was as 10 their right TO make
such a rule and whether they did exceed their
power by doing and invade the province of the
7 agisl lafl1
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
CLIENT MAS 4 LAWYER ARRESTED.
SHE scr,1-sps HIM OF RETAINING PART OF THE
FACE OF A CHECK.

Theron Davis a lawyer, thirty-flve years Old
with Office al No. 80 Broadway, was arraigned
n Jefferson Market Court yesterday afternoon on
ne complaint OF Mary Ryan, a servant OF NO. Zi-
East One-hundred- -and-eghth-st-, who charged him
9Th retaining 81. .es3 part Of the face OF check
~hich she gave him 70 cash on August 80, 1893 she
says Shat only after repeated demands DAVIS
gave her s449 s and offered three thousand sharcs
o The stock Of a gold mining company 10 her at
valuation Of $500
Davis said that the complainant had signed an
Ssteement 10 take the stock. and he oileren -iSi
e amount she claimed less the price OF the stoch,
,lch ne was ready 70 deliver. He was reIetseo q III
'' BAL for further examination on wednesday,
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
SAYS HE Is HOWARD GOULD'S STEWARD

Nicholas Levic, Englishman. twenty-eight
wears old who says he is a steward for Howard
Gould In his Fifth-ave. home was prisoner in
Yorkvlle Police Court yesterday on a charge of
,ntoxica ton Yes | drank iitte. admitted Levic.
"and am sorry for It to-day Policeman Nc
Namara who made the arrest sai9 mat LeElc was
night. and attracted a crowd
4 fine SO imposed, ana as LeVlc did moi
have that amount he locked up.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
CBrRCB AND RECTORY BURNED.

Pennington April 16 (SpeciaD-Fire of unknown
origin destroyed ST Roses Roman Catholic Church
and rectory at oxford yesterday afternoon The
flames were first discovered in the at
o'clock The town has organized Fire Depart
ment Bucket brigades quickly formed but
the flames spread rapidly and soon got beyond
control The church Statuary and nearly all OF the
furniture was saved. The church handsome
wooden structure. and built about thirty years
ago.
Cormal Hall which was near by destroyed.
house also caught fire, but saved by the
brigade.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
HUGH HLAUGHLIN I'LL.
THE CHANGE OF CLIMATE HAS UPSET HIS
STOMACH

Hugh Mclaughlin. the aged leader of the Kings
County Democracy. is Ill at his home No. 1853
Remsen-st He has not been able to visit the Will
loughbyst headquarters since his return from
Florida. Wednesday. Mr.. Mclaughlin has been
suffering from stomach trouble which is said to
have resulted from the change of climate incident
10 his return to Brooklyn a physician has been
in attendance on him, but it is expected that he
will be out in few days and take personal charge
once more Of the local affairs of the Democratic
party.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
NTNJCIP4L CLCB'S DIME,

The regular monthly meeting and dinner of the
Municipal Club will be held at the Union League
Club tonight The following papers TO be
read: Improved Housing" A. J. Herbermann;
rs Charity Charty?" H. F. Gunnison; Public
THE Legal Aspect of Charity" II. II. Baker, and
"BroOklyn's Department of Public Charities. +"
Commissioner Adoph Smis. jr
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES APPROVED.

The Mayor has approved the schedule OF water
rates recently adopted by fhe Board Of Public I'M
provements and approved by the Municipal Assem-
blv The rates from 81 for one-stoiy house
with a frontage feet. to Ns Tor a hVe-stoly
house with frontage of 80 feet. That is on basis
ot one family for each house, ana 81 extra Is
cha rre7l for each additional family in a mouse
paths are assessed So year each, but one batl
is allowed in each house without extra charse'
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
DEATH OF JOHN D. RTyyOy

Plainfeld. April 16 (SpeciaD.-John D. Ruryon of
Park-ave.. who injured Thursday aftt moon
by falling twenty feet the result of the giving
way Of l small bridge leading from one tier to
another in the lumber shed of Boice. Runyon &
Co, died at his home early to-day. In the fall his
breaStbOne broken. injuring the lungs. Mr..
Runyon was fifty years old.
Joseph d. Spicer of West Fifth-st, who was in
jCred at the same time Mr.. Runyon, is still in a
critical condition his home. He has not re-
covered consciousness since the accident.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
KILLED BY FAILING DOWNSTAIRS.
WOMAN BECOMES FAINT WHILE CLIMBING THE
wEEHAwKEN STEPS TO VISIT HER
DAUGHTER-IN-LAW

Mrs Mary Morris, seventy-one years old, Of No
4G7 Sixth-ave. New-York, while on her way to visit
her daughter-in-Iaw Mrs. Julia Morris, OF No. GOT
Seventh-st. West HobOken, yesterday. left a car
at the Boulevard and started to climb the Wee
havyken stems When halfway up she became faint
and fell. rolling down the steps. She was taken TO
her daughter-in-law's house, where II was FOUND
that her skull had been fractured She died three
hours later.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
SCHOOL BOARD CHANGES IN CAMDEN.

Camden April 16 (SpeciaD-The new School Board
to-day elected William d. Brown secretary.
George Kline the present incumbent Mr.. Brown.
who had been secretary of the Board for several
years sdetraCked by the reform regime
which came into power with Mayor Hatch Mr..
Brown carried the to the Supreme Court.
which renstated him In his office. subsequently
he resigned and succeeded by Mr. Kline. who
now steps aside 10 make way for his predecessor.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
STRIKE IN ELIZABETH.

Elizabeth. April Ii (SpeciaD.-rwo hundred and
nifty carpenters and joiners quit work at the New
Jersey DrydOck Company's yards to-day because
the company demanded that they work ten hours
a day for 81 30 work and s. a. on old work
the pay they have been receiving for nine hour
day. The met tonight They say the COM
pany cannot MI their places.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
RCLTNG Oy CLIFFORD CASE.

Washington, April 16 (SpecaD.-In the clifford
murder to-day the Supreme Court affirmed The
refusal of the Circuit Court grant the condemned
a writ of ha beas corpus. This would seem Il,
end the chances for delay of execution
Parker y. Phillips has been appointed PoStrnastep
at ClementOn instead Of Abel Bottoms resigned
Senator Sewel to-day introduced a bill penStonfnr
Mary Sanders. widow OF Frederick Sanders; also
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
LLEGED BRUTAL ATTACK on A WOMAN.

Paterson. April 16 (SpeciaD.-Morris Golding tea
merchant. at No SO Market-st.. is charged with
brutally attacking Mrs. Sarah Popkin of No "a
Market-st.. this morning. 1t is alleged that they
had quarrelled and tnat he jumped on her stomach
and kicked her the face a large crowd collected
and Goldng was arrested The woman is in a
serious condition.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17

HE WAS STRICKEN AT THE ALTAR TWO
WEEKS AGO.
Riverhead. Long Island. April 16.-The Rev. P. c.
Creighton pastor Of St. Johns Roman Catholic
Church, is seriously Ill. He is eighty-four years
old. Most of HIS work done in Brooklyn He
came to st. Johns Church. this village, in May,
1890
Three weeks ago Father Creighton's health
failed. He insisted upon conducting mass as usual
when Sunday came, and stricken and collapsed
at the altar Little hope of his recovery is now
entertained.
Father Creighton last summer refused the offer
of an assistant, although conducted services at
Quogue. nine miles away, every Sunday, well
at his church here
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
KE4TTNG'S PAVING BIDS UPHELD.
TAXPAYER FAILS IN AN EFFORT TO COM
PEI HIM TO READVERTISE FOR THEM

A.
PEI HIM TO READVERTISE FOR THEM.
Simon H Bergofen has been unsuccessful In his
ATTEMPT 70 erjoin James P. Keating Commissioner
Of HIGHWAYS from accepting bids for the paving
OF Reade Duane, Elm, Centre and Pearl SITS with
ss,bef, -ontroIler Coler was made party TO the
action Justice Lawrence. in the Supreme Court
yesterday denied the motion for the continuance OF
The Injunction pending the trial OF the suit
Bergonen who sued a taxpayer. asked that
The defendants be restrained from the acceptance
Of certain contracts and compelled TO readvertise
for bids and that he should accept me Dlas OF ne
New Jersey and Mexican Asphalt Company Al
though the suit was brought by BergoHen as
taxpayer the asphalt company was the real PAN am
tn In the case He contended that commissioner
Keatng's proposals shut out all except Favored
BIDDERS George W. Crichton. the superlntehaeiht m
Of the corporation, made affidavit In Wnlch ne
declared he was not fairly treated; The afidayits M
on behalf Of the Commissioner showed that MT
Keating had acted in the interests of the CITY.
Justice Lawrence says that Mr. Keattng acted IN
proper manner and that he was Justihed IN the
acton taken by him.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
LECTURE on THE LIFE OF CHRIST.r

There Will be a lecture THE Life Of Christ
by the Rev. James II. w Harris tonight at
Plymouth Church 1t will be Illustrated with
moving pictures Admission will be free The en-
tertainment is under the auspices OF the directors
OF Lincoln University. Cumberland Gap, Tenn.
There viii be vocal and instrumental music.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
NATIONAL DELEGATES CHOSEN.

The With Congress District delegates TO the Re-
publican convention at Trenton met in Newark last
night at the headquarters of the Republican Coun-
ty Committee and elected DR. Leslie d. Ward OF
Newark. and Robert W. Hawkesworth. or East
Orange, district delegates to the Phiadelphia
Convention. George A. Douglas of Newark, and
Captain John NJ. Palmer, of East Orange, were
chosen S alternateS
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION KILLS ITALIAN.

Bound Brook April 10 (SpeciaD.-An Italian work.
man instantly killed this morning in a store
house of the C. & c. Chemical Company here ns
the explosion of a of dynamite. The rrak,
ian was alone in the building at the time OF tho
accident, and its exact cannot be learned.
The right leg torn from the body. and the top
of the head blown off. The storehoUse. which was
small frame building. wrecked
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
EARTHENWARE DEALER A BANKRUPT
ROBERT sIIMMON FILES A PETITION. WITH LA
B9IITIEs PLACED AT s13s.371 46 AND AS
SETS AT s124 613 II.

Robert slimmon of No 80 Munn-ave,, East Or
ange y j. well known earthenware and glass
ware dealer IN this city has entered petition In
b,rkruntcv in the United States District Court at
Newark Judge Kirkpatrick yesterday sent the
napers In the case TO Referee Leonard H.,
IN the schedule appended TO the petition the Ha-
biiities Mr. Smmon are placed al sI3S Sth 49, Win
aseets amounting to S12i.6l3 IL The liabilities are
largely unpaid loans. The assets include about
so 600 in bills receivable No date for meeting or
creditors has been fixed
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
POLICEMEN BEFORE GRAND JURY.

The Queens County Grand Jury in session
again yesterday. Inspector Rhoades and Patrolman
White were the only policemen called. White
before the Grand Jury last week In connection
with the raid on Patrick McCarthy's saloon. in
Borden-ave. White is said 10 have been fire.
Quenter OF the place.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
ART MCSEUrS FORMAL OPENING.
VISITORS THINK THE REARRANGEMENT OF PLOT
UREs ADVANTAGEOUS.

The Metropolitan Museum OF Art heid us tlrls
sixth annual exhibition for the spring yesterday
afternoon TO the friends and patrons Of the insti-
tuition. The invitations were sent by President
Henry c Marquand. The art galleries were
crowded with people. who, II was SAID consiqereo
he rearrangement of rhe pictures very aGVAh-
iageous 70 a better view. The Museum VIII De
thrown open 20 the public BEGINNING TO-DAY.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17

Episcopal Church yesterday $40, $50 was subscribed
as an Easter offering TO reduce the parish debt
cau used by building rectory and making other
improvements The Easter offerings In Trinity
Episcopal church were over 81 900 and at 81. Pat
ricks Catholic Church $500 contributed.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
COMPANY C'S RECEPTION.
THE FIFTEENTH INFANTRY AND OTHER ORGANI-
CATIONS REPRESENTED.

The annual reception of Company c. 18th Regi-
ment was held at the Eighth-ave. armOTy last
night There was review, participated in by de-
tachments of the 18th Infantry. L. S. A, the
I'd Naval Battalion, Company E. 47th Regiment ana
Company c. l4th Regiment. Colonel Edward r
Britton, formerly commanding officer OF the Ilith
Regiment was the reviewing officer. There were
also exhibition drills by the men from the loth III
fantrY and the I'd Naval Battalion.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
4 RAID ON 4 POLICY SHOP

A raid on policy shop at No. p Red Hook Lane
made yesterday by policemen from the Adams
station John Moren. OF No 2s5 Bergen St. was
arrested
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
LARGE EASTER OFFERINGS.

The Easter collections at ST. Johns Protestant
Episcopal Church. Jersey City, amounted TO 81. 200
One of the members offered to donate 81 900 IL
So 900 more was raised. The amount easily
obtained. The offering of the Sunday school was
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
BROOKLYN MAN KILLED IN NEW,JERsEY

Frank Cofey, thirty-seven years old, of No u
Union-st Brooklyn. a laborer employed by the
Central Railroad of New-Jersey Communipaw,
was caught between two cars yesterday morning
and crushed to death.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17

The Easter offerings in ST. Stephens Episcopal
Church in Newark amounted to almost $1,000 OF
this amount the Sunday school children con-
tributed 1903 % The money will be used dis
charge the floating debt and pay off all but $1,000
of the mortgage the church.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17
DATE FOR ASSEMBLY CONVENTION.

Mineola. Long Island. April l6-'The lid Assem-
bly, District Democratic Convention in Nassau
County will be held on Saturday. April %, in
Aliens Hall, Mineola.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-17

Paterson April 16 (SpeciaD-"HospitaI Week"
al the 1st Regiment Armory was opened tonight
by President Mckinley by wire Mr. Mckinley
touched a button In the White House. flashing out
the National colors In large electrical flag here
Evening star., 1900-06-09
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Hagner
Hoover agt. Hoover; divorce win. mat.
granted. kinloch agt. kinloch; do. Wing
field agt. Wingfie'd do. Rusers agt. Ru-
gers: do. Shekell agt. Shekel; do.
Equity Court No. 2-Justice Barnard.
Parsons ct al. agt. Hayes ct al; order dis
charging rule and denying restraining or
der. Wheeler agt. Chesapeake and Poto-
mac Telephone Co; order dissolving in
junction and reference to auditor NARROW
agt. Beck; pro confesso against defendants
Brengle agt. Brengle; decree of divorce a
vim. mat. granted Kennedy agt. Unknown
Heirs of John Phillips ct al; pro confesso
against defendants.
Circuit Court No. 1-Justice Cole
Mackan agt. Mitchell; verdict for defend
judgment by default. Gottleib agt. Schnei-
der; motion for new trial continued to June
%. Grinder agt. Winston; do. Whips
agt. District of Columbia; do. Saville agt
Butter ct al; judgment by default against
Butler. Harten agt. Brightwood Railway
Co. ct al; on trial; jury respited till Mon
day.
Probate Court-Justice Cole.
Estate of Sarah c. Williams; petition for
letters of administration filed. Estate of
Catherine Riley: will dated October 90 1891.
fled and partly proved. Estate of Bridget
Murphy; petition for probate of will filed.
Estate of David L. Huntington: will dated
June 3, 1896, naming Gertrude E. Hunting
ton executrix, filed. Estate of Algernon
Sidney Whit; will dated November 3. 1893,
naming E. Cardelia Whit executrix. Es-
tate of Sarah c. Williams; will dated Feb
ruary q fled. Estate of Sarah NJ. Holman;
will fully proved. Estate of Matilda War
ry; order of sale. Estate of Catherine
Riley; will admitted to probate and grant
ing letters of administration C. t. a. to
John F. Riley; bond, $4,000.
In re Marian s. Liebig; order appointing
American Security and Trust Co. guardian.
Estate of John H. Clark; order appointing
Mary j. Messes administratrix d. b. n. Es-
tate Of Elizabeth Travers; decree dismiss
ing caveat and admitting will to probate
and granting letters testamentary to Geo.
E. Hamilton; bond. $500. Estate Of Lewis
Karsner: account passed. In re Alice M.
Hopkins, guardian: do. Estate of Titan j.
Coffey; do. Estate of Louisa NJ. Nauck;
motion by caveatees to amend issues. Es-
tate of Jane NJ. Brent; order appointing
B. Golden Donaldson administrator; bond,
$500. Estate of Bridget Murphy; will dated
May %. 1900, naming Henry Murphy execu-
tor, filed and partly proved.
Robert Henry. doing business as Henry
& Co.. has filed suit at law against Lester
B. Platt to recover l.567.74. The suit is in
connection with a certain contract.
Evening star., 1900-06-09
BOXES OF GOLD
SENT FOR LETTERS ABOUT GRApE-Nu

SENT FOR LETTERS ABOUT GRAPE-NCTS.
8aO boxes Of gold and greenbacks will be sent to
persons writing interesting and truthful letters
about the good that has been done them by the use
of Grape-Nuts foed.
10 little boxes, each containing $40 gold piece,
will be the 10 writer's Of the most interesting
letters.
20 boxes, each containing S. gold piece. to the
20 next most interesting writer's, and 81 green
back will go to each of the 800 next best. COM
mittee of 8 to make decision and the prizes sent
July g. 1900.
Write plain. sensible letters, giving detailed facts
of i'll health caused from improper food and ex-
plain the Improvement, the gain in strength, in
weight, or in brain power after using GrapeNuts
food.
1t is a profound fact that most ais Of humanity
come from improper and non-nourishing food, such
as white bread, hot biscuit, starchy and uncooked
cereals, etc.
A change to perfectly cooked, predigested food
like Grape Nuts scientifically made and containing
exactly the elements nature requires for building
the delicate and wonderful cells Of brain and body
will quickly change half sick person to a well
person. Food. good food. is Natures strongest
weapon Of Defense
Include in the letter the true names and ad-
dresses carefully written, Of 20 persons not very
we'll to whom we can write regarding the food
cure by Grape-Nuts.
Almost every one interested in pure food is will
ing to have his her name appear in the papers
for such help as they may oner the human race.
request however, to omit name will be re-
spected Try for one Of the $50 prizes. Every one
has an equal show. Don't write poetry, but just
honest and interesting facts about the good you
have obtained from the pure food Grape-Nuts. If a
man or woman has found a true way to get well
and keep well It should be pleasure to stretch
helping hand to humanity by telling the facts
Write your name and address plainly on letter
and mail promptly to the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd,
Battle Creek, Mich. Prizes sent July 3.
Evening star., 1900-06-09

CURED on the Glen Echo electric road, two
persons being severely hurt. Michael
O'Connor and his sister. Mrs. Katherine
Corridor, were killed by a train at grade
killed by a freight train on the Pennsyi-
vania road near Four-Mile run. Colonel
Henry May. commanding the 1st Regiment
D. C. N. G.. was again cited to appear be-
fore an examining board to determine his
military fitness, the regulations governing
such eases having been amended by the
President. Among those who died were
Mrs. John Sherman. at Mansfield. Ohio;
Samuel E. Wheatley. formerly District
Commissioner. and General Silas w. Has