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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
RECENT CoURsEs-INCREAsED LIBRARY AC-
CESSIONS.

The second term began on Tuesday, and from
now on studies will be pursued until commence
ment. Columbia unlike most of the large universe
ties has spring vacation, legal holidays spe-
cial church days alone being observed.
The Barnard Literary Society held its annual
dinner at the St Denis Hotel Wednesday, Feb
ruary A. A large number of graduate members
were present and many toasts of a literary nature
were given.
DR.. l., II. Laudy, of the department of chemistry
will give a lecture "Polarized Light and It's
Commercial Application February II at p m
in Havemeyer Hall. The lecture is given under the
auspices of the Cooper Union Chemical Society.
DR.. Ripley of the department of sociology. in
connection with his course in Racial Demogra-
ply has introduced new feature in his work
This ternt he will give demonstration course in
the art Of graphic statistical representation
Professea- Selgman, of the department of political
economy, Aas begun course of lectures Rail-
road Problems.
The library has obtained a valuable set of the
reports of the oxford Historical Society. A rare
set of books has also been recently purchased
known "ChoiX des Poesies Originates des Trou-
badores," by Raymond published in 1916. The total
number of new books added during December was
1000: during January 1853 To meet this steady in
crease the stack rooms are being increased.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17

Monies Professor jerks is replaced by Professor
David Kinley, dean of the College OF Literature
and Arts University of Illinois. In mathematics
DIR Miller succeeds Assistant Professor Tanner;
Professor E b McCiilvary Is added to the list, ana
will give two courses In ethics. DR.. kortrights
place In chemistry is taken by DR.. Carveth In
psychology DR. Bentley withdraws; Guy NJ. Whip
nIe and Miss Margaret r. Schallenberger are added
10 the list as assistants and there will also be an
assistant professor other addltional INSTRUCTORS
are Mrs Mary r. Miller, nature study. with special
reference to insect Iife John l.. Stone and Louis A.
clinton, nature study in farm life, and George n
Iauman nature study in farm life and plant life.
other assistants are Roy NJ Vose. physiology;
Judson f. Clark botany; James o. Martin and
RAY H Whitbeck, geology; Franklin Sherman, tr..
nature study insect life, and Miss Josephine
Chevaier, chemistry
At the end of the circular is an interesting table
comparing Ithaca. Saranac Lake and Lake George
in regard to temperature and amount of sunshine.
At Ithaca the maximum temperature during July
for the last four years has averaged S2.2 during
August So The average minimum temperature for
the time has been, for July, 6l6s; for Au-
Gust. $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
NO CASE AGAINST EY,GOT. WALLER
JUSTICE BIsCHOFF BUSINESSES THE ACTION
BROUGHT BY JOSEPH W. PULLAR.

Justice Bischoff yesterday dismissed the action
brought by Joseph w. Puar to compel eX-Sover-
nor Waller of Connecticut, Alfred r. Page. q law
yer. and others 20 reconvey to him property here
and in Chicago. which, he alleges, they forced him
10 transfer to them by threats that they would
have him prosecuted Tor bgamy.
He held that the evidence showed that Pullar
fully comprehended the nature of the negotiations
which carried between him and the de-
PENDANTS October II. 1897 and the nature of the
deeds subsequently executed by him. by which he
transferred his title in the property in dispute.
Justice BischoT said he did not attach much
credbility TO the testimony OF Pullar his wife
DIR. Won Raitz, in whose house Pullar and his
wife now living free Of rent. all of them
parties interested in the result of the suit
Besides, Pular confirmed drunkard ard u
bigamst. and there doubt that when he
signed the deeds he was actuated by full
sciousness of his guilt.
The evidence clear, Justice Bischoff said
that threats or false representations had been
made TO Puar and on his side the evidence was
lacking which would enable him succeed in his
action.
He then dismissed the case.
The amount OF property in dispute about
100000 of which Pullar was left a half interest
The relatives of his second wife first attempted
to upset the will. bat afterward succeeded in
getting Pular 10 abandon his claim the estate
on receiving $4,000. DR.. Won RaitZ, who attended
Mrs. Pular during her last illness, received a
house and lot. and his interest would have been
affected by the transfer of the property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
PAINTERS FALL TO DEATH.
RAILING OF A sCAFFoLD GIVES WAY AND
TWO MEN ARE INSTANTLY KILLED.

isaac Goldberg, Russian painter, twenty-five
years old. of No. SO Broome-st.. and an unknown
man employed his assistant were instantly
from scaffold on tenement house AZ One-hun-
dred-and-seventh-s and First-aVe. Every bone in
their bodies was crushed
The men drew the scaffold up TO the cornice Of
the house which is IN course of construction, when
they stopped work Thursday. and climbed from
the railing TO the roof Yesterday, when they were
ready 10 begin their days work they did not lower
the Scaf1oid to window. is the custom with
painters. but stepped from the roof to the railing
simultaneously. The railing gave way under their
weight. They struck the sidewalk with terrible
thud that was heard throughout the neighborhood
Patrolman Nihill. of the East One-hundred- and-
fourthst station arrested the foreman OF the paint
ers Abraham Schean. of No. 81 Siegel-st., Brook
lyn. Coroner yucca DISCHARGED him. heinz satisfied
that he not to blame for the accident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
TEST SUIT AGAINST Mr.. KELLER.
r,,-p,1c pAvvF>,r FOR TWO HUNDRED IN
MATES OF THE JUVENILE ASYLUM
AT STAKE.

nfornav Williams president OF the New-York
T,,vanile ASYLUM and Charles A Blauvet, the
s,,rerintendent of the House OF Reception OF the
institution yesterday asked Justice Leventrltt TO
issue a peremntory writ Of mandamus to compel
John W Keller Commissioner Of Charities, to
certify that four children inmates OF the in
sttution have been received and retained pursuant
10 the rules regulations of the State Board OF
Charities, ana proper charges 10 Dc palo AoI
by the CRY Of New-Ho - -, .
The application affects the keeping or nearly TWO
hundred children the institution and since COM
missioner Keller refused TO certify for the four
children the Board OF Directors mas aecnheo 10
accept any children unless COMMITTEES ny d pOiice
magistrate or by the Department of Charities
It is contended by the Board or Directors OF the
asylum that under its charter and subsequent leg
tariIy trant or incorrgible children the asylum
and execute assignment 10 that effect. The
may be during the minority or the children sur
rendered.
indefinite period. Carl and Lena Mensing surren-
dered their fourteen ear-od son. Walter, for TWO
years and Carl and Becky Essman surrendered
their nneyearold isidore, during his minority
Charles Hudes, nine years old, surrendered by
COMMISSIONS Keller certified the payroils for
these boys well as the other boys IN the asylum
until September last, when he declined to certify
they had not been legally committed 10 the asylum,
and that they were, therefore. not proper charges
1t is contended by the Board of Directors of the
institution that parents have right surrender
children II they are truant, ungovernable, the
hsblt OF mixing With eVl associa-7s. ana likely to
grow up criminals. They maintain that Commits
sioner Keller's action is Illegal.
Assistant Corporation Counsel O'Neiu argued on
the commissioners behalf that the law was never
intended 10 provide for the maintenance of children
whose parents were well able support them, but
who desired to get rid of them by making a vol
untary assignment 70 the asylum and have them
supported afterward by the city.
Decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
PRICES AT THE WERNICKE SALE.

At the Wernicke sale yesterday afternoon at No
West Thirty hird-st., bidders, in three four
cases, had to offer high prices get particularly
valuable pieces. The auctioneer disposed Of three
hundred lots at total of $7,795 Is, making the
amount Of the sale thus far this week $2 5s 10 The
large antique hall clock which was a chief feature
OF the collection was sharply bid for and finally
went TO z. J. Laplace, dealer, for 81 $50. Mrs
Samuel Untermyer offered $,1OO for it. The case is
solid black English oak. Carved figures represent
the life OF Robin Hood, The Sherwoode Prince"
II has chime attachment Of four and eight bells
plays seven times and is twelve feet high A large
mahogany roller ero top desk OF The Empire style was
bought for AOOo and also went to Mr. Lapace
John Fenning paid $40 for Old French table set,
centrepiece with Two candelabra on silVered glass
plateau and centre ngure with finely cut dish. A
mahogany Louis XVI drawing room cabinet
Knocked down for $3.50
Some OF the other r,t sales were: An antique yerns
Empire twin beds $3.50 each. j. coopman; old Eng
Ish silver Yea IT, n1t isiree pieces &2 80 smith;
Samuel Untermeyer; solid silver inkstand. with two
yer cake baskets $40 80 each shefieid plated meat
platter and cover s6i %, Mrs b. r. Snow: old Shelf
field obong tray, so. ]. Wells
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
BROWN UNIVERSITY.
NEW ALUMNI AssocIATIoNs-GGF FOR BUILD
INGs

Providence. r. l., Feb. 16.-In his recent trip
through the West President Faunce was instru-
mental in the formation of six alumni asso-
Citations Through the secretaries of the different
classes special preparations are making for
commencement this year which shall surpass all
previous efforts
The gift of $4,000 OF the late Augustus s. Van
Wckle provides for imposing gate to be placed
at the entrance TO the university grounds at the
head of College Hill and also for an admnistra-
ton building. 1t Is not yet certain whether this
latter will be erected just behind the gateway
the lot where Lyon Hail now stands.
The Brown-Yale concert on Wednesday evening
was. in former years, great success. This has
to be looked upon of the social events
OF the year. At the close Of the performance Mrs
r. H. l. Goddard gave n reception for the club
The debating society has accepted challenge
for debate with Boston University. The subject
of the debate with Dartmouth is. Resolved. That
Englands attitude up to the outbreak of hOstiities
in the present controversy with the South African
Republic Is justifable' Brown has chosen the
negative
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
YALE UNIVERSITY.
SOPHOMORE SOCIETY QUESTION 49, MORRIS
STEINERT'S GIFT.

New Haven, Conn Feb. 1.-THE sophomore
ciety question. already discussed in these columns
is at present the chief topic OF undergraduate con-
versaton. The agitation suddenly brought to
a head by the petition presented to the faculty
asking that these societies be abolished. The fac
uity has not yet acted upon it, but it is safe to
assert that some decided steps in the matter will
shortly be taken The petition rightly signed
by members of the senior class only for in senior
year the college elections and the men
take a fairer view OF college matters. 1t is be
noticed that the society system $ a whole is not
attacked there is insinuation that societies
inimical to Yales democratic spirit, except the
sophomore society system. Signed by two hundred
and fifty men, the petition cannot be said have
originated with a few disappointed non-society men.
The college is heartily in sympathy with this move
ment and many OF the graduates have expressed
themselves as favoring sweeping reform. The
authors Of the petition declare that compromise
will be accepted, plan, for example. TO enlarge
the present membership of the societies. To all
Yale men this movement is most interesting one,
and to those not intimately acquainted with YaIe's
society system 1t is good instance OF the demo-
cratic tone of the college, for 1t is movement TO
abolish a small clique and to give every man
fairer chance be elected by the junior and
societies.
The first of the trials for the newly organized dra-
matte club was held on Tuesday evening. At this
trial thirty-two men presented themselves and nine
were selected, A second trial will be held later in
the month Il is too early yet to predict what the
until January, 1901.
Morris Steinert's gift to the university of his
well known collection of musical Instruments will
add greatly TO the equipment OF the musical de-
partment. This gift was accompanied with the
proyiso that the collection must be placed In
suitable buding-just where the building is to be
Is not yet known. The collection is unique. con-
sisting of over five hundred pieces. collected by
MI. Steinert at great expense, both OF money
and time. The development of the piano is better
illustrated by his collection than by any other in
me country. The gift Is very generous one and
rs one more expression of the close relationship OF
the town and college, At the New Haven Chamber
or Commerce dinner Morris F. Tyler, treasurer OF
the university, spoke OF the common interests the
CITY ana the college had. and the adminstra-
ton is emphasizing this fact in many ways
AT a meeting of the senior class held on Wednes-
Gay the following were elected the Senior Prom
enaae Committee: Robert Stevenson II. of Chi
cago: X. N. Patterson of New York. c. u. Draper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
TWO SHOTS FIRED AT A BARTENDER.
THE AssAILANT MISSES HIS AIM IN SALOON
AND WHILE RUNNING AWAY.

James Wilson, known Boston Wilson, went
into saloon in Chatham Square yesterday, and
being ordered out by Thomas Deadly, the bartender
he fired point blank at him The bullet smashed
a lot of glassware behind the bar, and Wilson
rushed out of the place. followed by Deadly. He
suddenly turned, deliberately raised his weapon and
fired at the man pursuing him. He missed his aim.
and disappeared in Chinatown.
Detective Martin Bennett. Of the Elizabeth-st.
station found Wilson fourshing his revolver in
rested him with the aid of Detective TouWsma
Wilson was taken to the Centre Street Court.
He gave his age as tWenty-seYen. and his
patton printer, living at No. 80 Bleecker-st
Wilson waived examination and Magistrate Cor
nell held him for trial in $4,000 bail a charge
of attempted felonious assault. Deadly appeared
against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
GETS DAMAGES FOR INJURIES.
PAINTER WHO WAS RUN OVER RECEIVES VERDICT
FOR SIOO7S 81

Benedict Flint, lawyers. No $50 Nassau-st.
have secured verdict of Sl0O7S 81 against Carietv
Bros. contractors Of Secaucus, N j., in favor of
Emil Hauff, a painter of No AGA Tenth-st Brook
Ign, for serious injuries which the latter suffered
from being run over by one of the defendants
wagons September g. 1899 The action was
brought in the Supreme Court in Kings County
and judgment went TO the plaintiff by default the
damages being assessed by a Sheriff's Jury
Hauf crossing Chambers-st. at the intersec-
ton OF Hudson-st. and West Broadway with two
other painters, when the driver Of Cariety Bros
wagon all three of the down in a quick
dash get out of the way of a trolley car. Hauns
companions arose unhurt and gave chase to the
driver, catching him in few minutes and admins
tering q little corporal punishment. Haun could
not get up, however, and he taken the hos
pital, where his back found to be seriously
hurt He was removed later to his home in Brook
Ign, and DR.. Henry NJ. Bishop, of No 33S Ninth-st.
who attended him there found that both his
legs were paralyZed His injuries have unified him
for any hard work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
PATRoLMEY ASK FOR SHORTER HOURS
PRESIDENT YORK ENCOURAGES THEM AND SAYS
THEY MAY GET TEN DAYS VACATION.

THEY MAY GET TEN DAYS VACATION.
A committee from the PatroImen's Association
called on President York and Chief Devery. of the
Police Department. yesterday, 10 present plan In
behalf OF the association by which they could have
shorter hours and more time at home. They also
asked for ten days vacation with full pay instead
Of seven days. and they said they would like to
have less extra duty
Chief Devery told them that any plan which in
VOWED eight hour shifts he would approve Of
nor would he accept II under any circumstances.
president York told the men that he was much
more pleased with such steps the part of patrol
men than their usual course Of going TO politicians
when they wanted anything and trying to get bills
through the Legislature.
President York said that If the changes proposed
included the eight hour shift he would not counte-
nance IT He said such change would be ridcu-
Jous- IL would mean that policemen would be gen.
tlemen. and not police officers
The delegation protested that IL had nothing to
DO with bills in Albany, and that eight hour
SHIFT was not advocated by the association
President York said the Board was willing TO do
wat IL could for the patrolmen within reason.
The plan OF the patrolmen showed that they
wanted changes involving the eight hours out OF
t17enty-four plan. President York took the plan
under consideration. and said the Board would see
what could be done. He said the vacation might
be extended TO ten days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
THE CORNELL SUMMER SESSION.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE COURSES OF IN
sTRUCTIoN-ITHACA AS SUM
MER RESORT.
THE CORNELL SUI

Ithaca. N Y. Feb. 16.-The Announcement of
the Courses of Instruction During the Summer
Session" which is to be held from July to Au-
gust Is, has just appeared. While the summer
sion now forms integral part of the university
year its principal object is to furnish instruction
teachers in high schools and academies, provision
also being made for the instruction of college pro-
fessors and such others qualified join the
classes instruction is offered in all subjects which
are embraced in high school curriculum, including
manual training and the elements Of nature study,
while some courses provided suitable for gradu-
ate students. Some changes have been made In
the faculty In French Professor Cranes place is
taken by Assistant Professor Olmsted. who offers
courses on recent French literature and the drama
Of the eighteenth century. In English Professor
Hart, Assistant Professor Prescott and DR.
Northup have withdrawn. and are succeeded bv
Professor Corson and Assistant Professor Strunk
The former Will lecture on modern English litera-
ture and will read from Shakespeare and other Eng
fish and American poets; the latter will give a
course on dramatic theory and forms In eco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
COURT APPROVES CHANGE.
PROPOSED RAPID TRANSIT SECURITIES
ACCEPTED.
INCORPORATION OF JOHN B. MDoNAID's
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WILL
NOW BE RUSHED.

The Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court
Yesterday handed down a decision, signed by
Justice Patterson, that allows certain changes IN
the conditions governing the terms of the sure
ties on the rapid transit contract The altera-
tions were proposed by August Belmont Co IN
2 letter to the Board of Rapid Transit Commits
sioners on February Z. Under the changes de-
sired by Belmont & Co. and allowed by the Ap-
peilate Court securities for the fulflment OF the
contract viii be deposited with the Controller as
follows. one million dollars in cash portion
OF the construction bond, $4.oo,Ooo IN BONDS
from the construction company which VIII De
formed. a ST 100000 bond from four surety COM
panies. a continuing bond of S1,oOoOOO from the
contractor John B. Mcdonald. and S1,OOO,ooo IN
cash The last is to be deposited with the Con-
troller on January /. 1901. The other securities
will be given at once. Originally each surety
was required to Justify in twice the amount OF
his bond Under the ruling OF the Appellate
Court this will no longer apply 10 the construc-
ton bond Also. the court has removed the DIS
ability OF any surety to qualify in less than
100000 which amount has now been reduced
TO $4,000
The path is now clear for the organization anu
incorporation of the company that August Bel
mont & Co have been forming. Subscriptions
have already been received to more than its cap
ital stock Of s6Oo0Oo0 The names of the sub
scribers and the amount subscribed by each'
though kept from the public, have peen APP
proyed by the Board of Rapid Transit Comnls-
sioners. Twenty per cent of the capital VIII We
Maid in upon organization. 90 per cent on May l.
% ner cent on November ! and the remainder
q called
Belmont & Co. are all ready with the neces-
sarv papers for incorporation. There VIII De 10
delay in fling the certificate me o'a a
,,-er will receive the tax the s6,oooVoo caplta
of the company to-day, and the certificate VIII
he filed at the same time. By Monday the re-
ceint of the State Treasurer for the amount Oh
the tax will reach New-York, it Is noped' ana II
&c nrobable that the whole act of incorporation
Ill, he con,nleted on that day. Haste is neces-
sarv because Tuesday will be the end OF the
time that has been granted TO Mcdonald TO de-
,.oSit his securities and sign the CONTRACT IN
1nedia+elv upon signing the contract MI M
Donald viii begin closing sub-contracts on an Vi
which will be exacted bonds, the benehclai IN
terest in which, as additional security, VIII DC
assigned to the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
THE CITY COLLEGE.
COURSE IN PEDAGOGY-FACULTY APPOINT
MENTS-'THE MICROCOSM' BOARD.

Word has been received at the College of the City
of New-YOrk that the Regents have approved the
three-year course in pedagogy The new ar
rangement includes year of logic. one OF psycho-
ogy and third of pedagogics and the psychology
of the schOolroom.
The faculty has been enlarged by the addition of
Francis Bertody Sumner tutor ir biology, Ven
tura Fuentes as special instructor in Spanish, and
F. NJ. Petersen and NJ A. BOwigougnOn as tutors
in chemistry.
The 1900 "NIicrocosm'' Board is now complete. 1t
consists of the following men: F. V b. Knicker-
booker. editor in chief; ]. A. Bennett, business
manager; L NJ Kastner. treasurer; I. o. Woodruff.
+. F. SChaefer = ]. Elder, Albert HirsChman J.
f. Wilkinson. H. Z. Jacoby. Henry Herman, f. NJ.
Slender and f. A. Salmon. The annual viii ap-
pear April l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION NOMINATIONS.

PRESIDENT DoNNELLY's REELECTION OPPOSED
j. NJ LYNCH RUNNING AGAINST HIM
Indiana polls, Feb. I6.-S r. DonueIy- president
OF the International Typogra DhicaI Union. to-day
announced the nominations for National officers,
who Will be elected by the referendum plan b.
May l. The nominations made by local unions
Nominations for president are s r. Donneliy, Ind
annapolis; ]. NJ. Lynch, Syracuse, and W. B. Pres
colt. Indianapolis: for first vfce-president- VI 7.
Burton, Memphis; d. b Hastings, Hamilton. Ont:
John W Hays. Minneapolis; c. p Hawkins, Chi
cago; G f. Holmes. Columbus. Ohio : l., Letting
well, Indianapolis; H. G. Stephenson. Dallas, u. c.
Walters. Wilmington. Del, u. H. Russell. Chatra-
noOga. and W. s. WhitmOre. ST. Louis, Tor SeCre-
tary-treasurer, John W Brentwood. present incum-
bent.
There are thirty-four nominations for delegates
to the American Federation of Labor. The leaders
are Robert Handlon. Cleveland; Frank Morrison.
Chicago, and Edgar A. Perkins. Indianapolis. For
trustees of the Childs-Drexel Home the leading
nominations W. Atkinson. Nashville: Daniel
Block, Detroit; S T. Pfund, Hartford; c. 5. Shep-
pard Chicago. and N s. Tatten, Philadelphia The
fight for president is between Lynch, who Is now
first vice-president. and DOnnelly.