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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
NEWARK NOMINATIONS.
CANS FOR MATOR-MR. MKINLEY
INDORSED

The Republican city convention IN Newark TO
nominate candidates for Mayor. Board OF Works
and Trustee OF the City Home was held in the
Kruger Auditorium in Newark last night The
large hall crowded with spectators and dele
gates. Representative Republicans occupied the
stage. The convention called 10 order by
County Chairman Carl Lentz.
Resolutions were adopted declaring allegiance 70
the St Louis platform of 1896 favOrng the renOmi-
nation OF President Mckinley approving the work
of the Legislature, especially the Franchise Tax
law and the Sewerage Commission bill. and deplOr-
ing the failure OF the Legislature enact the Track
Elevation bill The resolutions also favor the erec-
ton OF building for the city and county govern
ments. street improvements. and pledge the party
nominees TO negotiate with the railroads for the
abolition OF grade crossings and 20 enforce the
water contract made between the city and the East
Jersey Water Company
City Controller John 3 Gibson made perua-
nent chairman. In the call for nominations for
Mayor. the names of Richard c Jenkinsou. Frank
Parker and Herman Lehlbach were presented. IN
the regular ballot JenkinsOn received 14S votes
Parker 81 and Lehlbach I. The nomination OF Mr.
JenkinsOn made unanimous. Il had been a
fOregOne conclusion Wilton c. Garrison and Dr.
Joseph Vinson were nominated for Board OF Works
Comm issOners- City Home Trustee Fewsnith was
renomtna ted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
KELLOGG MAY TAKE THE STAND.
EXPECTED THAT DEFENDANT WILL TIES
THY IN DEAN CASE-BERNARD'S EN-
ANIMATION FINISHED

Myron L. Bernard, president Of the E. S. Dean
Company. resumed hts testimony for the defence
in the trial James 3. Kellogg yesterday morning
II IS expected Kellogg Will take the stand very
soon.
Bernard said he was last examined before Referee
Morgan in the latter part of May. 1899. He
examined at that time by Mr. Bard. ". NJ X. o.
colts associate counsel the prosecution Of this
trial Vernon NJ Davis arguing objection made
by Mr.. Olcott said that he wanted show that
when Bernard's bond surrendered last October
Mr.. Bard went 10 him in the Toubs and there
told Bernard that he knew he had told all he
knew in his testimony before the referee. and that
II he would tell all that he knew bail would be fur
nished him Mr.. Davis overruled and not
allowed continue his line of questioning The
witness was asked 10 identify TWO circulars bear
ing a cut purporting TO be picture Of the Office
force of the firm of E. s. Dean Co. and the cor
poration the z. S Dean Company. This he did
saying that the defendants picture was in each
William A. Sweetzer a lawyer, swore that he rep
resented Kellogg IN the change from the firm OF
E s. Dean & Co. 10 the corporation known as the
E S. Dean Company. He said in the transaction
cuted one q bill OF sale and the other agree
ment Miss Mary Elizabeth Veith former en-
ploye Of the Z. S Dean Company sworn.
WAS sam Keller in the office" asked Mr.
Davis.
Yes. and he gave US our Instructions she re-
piled.
The court was adjourned until to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
ARTHUR PRATT.

Arthur Pratt Who an optcian Tor thirty
years in Nassau-st.. Manhattan, but who retired
from business eight years ago, died yesterday ar
his home No. "a Hanover Place. Brooklyn, from
Bright's disease. He born AZ Birmingham
England in 1872. and had lived in Brooklyn thirty
eight years He descendant from the Pratts
NJ Rvston Hall England one of whom fought
under Cromwell Marston Moor He was edu-
Gated in an English college and afterward insti-
t,Ited and conducted school for poor lads. Early
in life he was apprenticed a die cutter, and he
was also a rapid shorthand writer He came 10
America in 1855 and made many speeches on the
war issues between the North and the South He
also made many addresses on the subject or tenn
perance. Mr.. Pratt invented a labor saving device
widow and two children, Arthur Pratt, jr., and
Esther Pratt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
THE FIGHT AGAINST MAYOR SEYMOUR
REPORT THAT IT WILL BE CARRIED INTO
NEWARK DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

REPORT THAT IT WILL BE CARRIED INTO
NEWARK DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
The Democratic primaries for the charter election
In Newark held in the various election dis
tricts in Newark last night. The bitter fight be-
tween the Seymour and anti-Seymour factions
brought out large party vote
The results Indicate that Mayor Seymour Is the
choice OF the party for denomination The party
leaders turned out in all the districts in opposition
10 him, but in districts they were showed
under. Mclaughlin was badly beaten IN his own
district. II Is whispered that delegates put up
OStenSibly for Seymour really for Dr.. Wright
son. and will vote for him the convention. The
feeling stirred up will probably split the party IL
Mayor Seymour Is beaten in the convention
II was known several weeks ago that ex-senator
Smith did not favor the nomination OF Mr.. Seymour
for third term. because II Is alleged OF SeyOurs
lukewarm attitude during the campaign in 1885
Ex-senator Smith asserted. however that he was
taking no hand n the fight. There was opposition
10 Mayor Seymour also because he had refused 10
send in the nom ton Of a Democrat 70 succeed
City Controller G bsOn. whose term expired jan
uary / City Counsel Price led the Seymour forces.
1t said last night that the results IN the
prims ries would not settle the nomination. but that
the fight would Re taken into the convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
STREET IMPROVEMENTS ORDERED.

The Board Of Public improvements at its meet
ing yesterday took up a number Of resolutions for
minor street improvements which did not pass the
Municipal Assembly. The Board readopted them
and will give public hearing on them on prl Is
The Board adopted resolutions for a in Kelly
St. Bronx So 200; sewer in East ne-huudred and
seventy-third-st.. Bronx $4,000; a sewer in the
Mosholu Park. 81, go; a sewer IN Prospect Park
40 800: a sewer in East hundred and ninety
second-st. Bronx 1880 a sewer in East One
hundred ighty-ninth-st Bronx Si265o; sewer
IN EAST hundred -spVenty fourth-st Bronx.
with asphalt, S. 40
The Board passed resolutions for the grading or
the following thoroughfares IN the Borough OF
BROOKLYN Nirety-ninth-atl between Third and Fort
Hamilton ayes g2 600. Thatford-ave.. between Lib
erty and Riverdale ayes $50 800. Osborn-st., be-
tween Blake and Linden aves Sl5 zoo; Sackman-st
between Pitin and liberty AYES 81 500 and Chris
topher-ave, Between Pftkir and Suffer ayes.
sd 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
POLICE REWARD FUND FOUND.
AMOUNT DEPOSITED IN BROOKLYN LOST
SIGHT OF FOR YEARS


Controller Coler has forwarded 10 B. J. York
president Of the Board Of Police Commissioners the
following letter:
I1c-0sec hand you passbook OF the Brooklyn
Trust company II account with the trustees OF the
Police Reward Fund. which shows deposit with
said trust company 70 the credit OF said fund Of
date February D. 1900 The Of 81 45s 20 together
with letter from the secretary Of said company
II which he states that he is advised that said fund
s SUBJECT - the order Of the Police Commissioners
OF Greater New-TOrk.
The circumstances leading up 70 the letter make
a. interesting story The Controllers experts In
hurting through 4 mass OF old papers and &C
counts which had been cast aside valueless and
q 70 consequence found q passbook Of the Brook
y1 Trust Company in account with the trustees of
re Police Reward Fund which showed that on
august %. 1913 account had been opened with
ne Brooklyn Trust Company by the deposit Of
s=5-s 81 which fund with the accretions OF inter
est remained intact until the close Of 1876. except
mat ne sum Of 500 being about the amount of
accumulated interest had been withdrawn In 1880
az additional sum Of $500 added the fund
WIN me Brooklyn Trust Company, which then ap-
+earec 70 have been lost sight Of. and had re-
named Until the discovery Of the book, told
The Controller caused the book 70 be sent TO the
vas added I'D 10 November !. 1929 the amount to
ne credit Of the fund found 10 be sl4 45s 4s on
Nnlcn interest has also accrued since November l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
CONGRESSMAN SATISFACTORY.
J H BREWER THINKS THERE SHOULD IN
NO CHANGE IN JERSEY DELEGATION.

J n BREWER THINKS THERE SHOULD RE
NO CHANGE IN JERSEY DELEGATION.
John Hart Brewer. Deputy Appraiser OF the Port
OF New-York and formerly a member OF Couzr.ss
from the I'D District. OF New-Jersey. while talk
ing with Tribune reporter yesterday about thu
present Congress representation rom that Stare
said that he thought IL would be Unwise az This
time 70 make any change in the delegation The
present members OF The House. he said. were all
ably representing their districts. and had been long
enough in Congress 10 be useful their cOnSritu-
ents- In his opinion, Representatives mad 10 serve
some time before they could take their proper
places on committees and IN other work and L
was iIl-advised- Just as soon they becom-
ing useful TO permit them % retire. especially
long as they We're as satisfactory the present
Republican members
This view held good both a business and a Do
Htical proposition The House OF Representatives
was school, wherein a thorough course OF train
ing was necessary 70 equip members for the work
which they were expected 70 do Mr.. Brewer
called the fact that many, if not most. OF the
bers who the chairmeu OF committees
had served several years in the House before they
reached We're fully qualified take those places
and 10 serve their States well the Govern
nenT satisfactorily IL for these reasons that
he hoped the Republicans IF New-Iersev would
renominate and re-elect the present members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
POSTN4NTER ZOE NEW- RRLNSEICK

Washington. March IS (SpeciaD.-The President
nominated to-day Charles ". Russell be post
master at New brunswick William Richardson, in
the service OF the House OF Representatives has
resigned his place here 10 be assistant pOstmas-
ter at Brunswick.
Senator Sewell Is in receipt OF letters making in
quiries respecting medals for distinction in the
naval service in Cuban waters during the with
spain A resolution has been introduced and is
before Congress on this subject II Is question
for the Court OF Claims TO decide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
OPEN CARS NFYT SATURDAY.

THE OLD CULVER STATION IN WEST BRIGHTON
TO BE TORN DOWN
A number OF open cars will be run by the Brook
lyn Rapid Transit Company next Saturday its
Coney Island routes. This summer Sumner-ave.
will be run from Broadway straight through
TO West Brighton.
Forty-two of the three hundred new open cars
which ordered by the company time
ago FOR summer traffic have been received at the
Flfty-second-st. shops.
The old Culver station at West Brighton will be
removed within few days. By a system Of loops
and sidings the Of the Prospect Park and
Coney Island Railroad will be right up 10
Surf-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
SALE OF ORANGES FOR CHARITY

The sale Of the carload OF oranges given to ST
Johns Guild by the California Fruit Exchange is
creating a widespread interest. It will be held at
8 o'clock today at No. 10 Jay-st- 1t is expected
that delegations from the Stock Exchange the
Cotton Exchange and the Produce Exchange will
attend a large number OF advance bids have been
made, the most noteworthy from OF the city
being for box. TO be sent TO Christ HOSPITAL
jersey City, from Carrot * Co. Malaga Spain.
William Canham, OF Port Huron Mich has sent
in bid for one box for $40. saying that he going
10 put the oranges on sale in that city and Send
the proceeds Of the same 10 the guild allowing one
person purchase only one orange thus scattering
the fruit. together with a word for St. Johns
Guilds work for sick children. over a large part
OF the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
THE TISSOT PICTURES SECURED.

INSTITUTE GETS OWNERSHIP OF COLLEC-
TION THROUGH PUBLIC SPIRITED MEN.
The Tssot pictures last secured for Brook
lyn- The Brooklyn Institute will have the pictures
to-day. Although the amount publicly subscribed
is only two-thrds of the amount 20 be paid for the
collection. the ownership of the pictures has been
obtained through several public spirited Brooklyn
men. who have agreed 10 advance the money
the institute, retaining lien the pictures for
the money advanced There vet remains S20, $50 TO
be paid for the pictures in order that the institute
may become the permanent of the pictures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
STING on LT0rOR TAx BONDS

The hotel and saloon keepers on Long Island. out
side OF New-York City, worrying report
that the bond syndicate is to issue no more bonds
for liquor dealers outside OF NewYork. repre-
sentative Of the State Excise Department Is author
ity for the statement. The country bond business
has been expensive for the companies. The State
has sued on the bonds in the case of some viola
lions Of the Liquor Tax law, Large amounts are
now coming in TO the State from this source IL is
said. Bonds have been issued in Suffolk County
for as low as s. each Now that suits on the bonds
are being pushed by the State. il will be a hard
matter FOR the dealers Of small means 70 get in
dili
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
OLD NAN PLEADS HIS OWN DTTORCE CASE.

HE ALLEGED THAT HIS WIFE DESERTS HIM NOW
THAT HE Is BANKRUPT AND I'LL
Oscar F. Burton. seventy-fve wears old, con-
Quoted divorce proceedings brought by him in the
Vice-Charcellor's Court Newark. yesterday.
He alleged that his wife had deserted him for
years. that he old and bankrupt and III. and
she continued her desertion- They were married
in 1855, in NewYOrk City and lived there for eight
years. He had bought a home since the separa-
ton. and she had refused 10 live with him In IT,
When he wanted sell II she had refused sign
the deed until received half the selling price
Burton told the Court that mis- wife had received
money from her mothers estate, and had gambled
most of II away in Wall Street and did
tribute domestic expenses. There were
witnesses 10 CorrobOrate BurtOns statements
and Vice-C Chancellor Stevens said he had failed TO
submit legal evidence TO sustain his The
Nice-C chancellor dismissed the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29

The Social Labor party Of Newark is spreading
out bit. II may be some time before ii achieves
all that it desires but IL is not deferred from
letting the people know what It wants by the
possibility that time may roll quite a while
yet without catching up with its ideas Of munich
ment in general The Newark branch-the Social
Labor people do not disdan branches-in its
platform issued recently demands. among other
things. cooperative Commonwealth. all public
utilities TO be owned by the city, and all officials
thereof be elected by the employees unless
elected by a direct vote OF the whole people; the
city TO erect dwelling houses and 10 rent them TO
workingmen; to establish coal yards. drug stores
and other agencies for the distribution of neces-
saries at prices. OF course, when all these
things obtained the Superintendent OF the
Millennium will be chosen by rising vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
DISABLED BARK RErURys TO PORT
THE KAIUL-ANL FROM NETWORK FOR SAN FRAN
CISCO. FEBRUARY 20. rowED IN
DIsMAsTED

The new American bark Kaiulani. Captain Dabol,
|nica sailed from here February % on her
mai2en voyage. bound for San Francisco and
which was spoken on March In latitude 3s north.
longitude s. west, returning partially dismasted
was sighted of the Highlands $50 a. m yester-
1ag n TOW OF the tug John Nichols. Her main and
ore topgallant Hasts were gone. She was cleared
ION THIS port by Flint, Dearborn & Co.. and in her
I.-so carried five hundred tons OF steel rails
ne ha:ulani was built al Bath Me by the
oeNalis and registers 40 tons She is said N be
- y The finest ships ever launched by that Arm
morrow -N-' '"-uaS OF To-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
PRICE BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.

FORMER CAPTAIN OF THE TENDERLOIN Elk
AMINED-THIRD AVENUE NOT TOUCHED.
The Grand Jury did not resume its investigation
or the Third Avenue case yesterday, but examined
Police Captain James K. Price, who was formerly in
command OF the Tenderloin precinct but Is now at
the sub-station at the Grand Central. He was be-
lore the Grand Jury for twenty minutes and when
ne emerged he refused to say what had been asked
or him number OF patrolrnen were also before
the Grand Jury.
The Grand Jury reported to Recorder Golf at :35
O'Clock. handing up a number of indictments. All
except were for prison cases The exception
for keeping a disorderly house supposed
70 be in the Tenderloin precinct. a warrant for
the indicted person Issued, and given to De-
tective Cuff OF the District Attorneys office TO
serve.
The Police Commissioners have denied a concert
license 10 the Tivoli concert hall al No. lS Union
St. Brooklyn. the recommendation Captain
Maude. OF the Hamilton-ave station, who said
that the place freque1ted by dsorGerly per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29

Mrs Mary F. Craigie president Of the Brooklyn
Public Library Association. has sent letter the
directors of the Brooklyn Public Library in which
she says that the organization OF which is the
head refuses change its corporate name. The
similarity OF the names il asserted caused
fusion in the public mind. The affair will be taken
to the Board OF Regents The Public Library d.
rectors pushing forward the movement for
large central public library building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
CONVENTIONS AT ELIZABETH.

Elizabeth March IS (SpeciaD.-It was snnorrc~Q
here to-day that ex-Major Rankin is 20 be aorzxe
mated for Alderman az Large by the RepubIosna
az the City Convention tomorrow nigh. ~
Rankin Mayor for ten vars.
The city conventions OF both parties viii - hA10
tomorrow night, the Republicans az tha Gra.xd
Army Hall and the Democrats al the Turn HAN
The latter tonight held their primaries for csls4
gates the CITY Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
Ply VISIT TO THE MY YARD.

General and Mrs. Horatio c. King. Mrs Newell
Dwight Hills and several others visited the Navy
Yard yesterday morning. After they had inspected
the battleship Massachusetts Admiral Philip placed
the party on board the Navy Yard tug Wamputuck
The party down the East River 10 the Gov
eminent dock where they boarded the transport
Sumner and inspected its elaborate appointments
The others in the party were Mrs. F. A Patrick.
Miss Rosamond Patrick of Duluth, Mimi, and Mrs
4 NJ Seymour. OF West Superior. Wis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
EEW POLICE STATION FOR H1GB BR1DGD

ne police Of the Thirty-tourth Precinct az High
Di-ose VII have new station house which will
'yh De built from plans by Horgan & slafterv II
- % tATee stories high, and VIII be built on the
- Sae OF Sedgwick-ave-. I37 feet north Of One
-sixty-seventh-st at an estimated cos,
= ~''v'1 The exterior OF the building will be az
S,-.s- orick and terra Gotta. with trimmings of
-0les one or the features Of the building
&c lion OF tbs old fashioned laupposts a.
ailc-, N place Of which Will be Cor1ntn,sr
lights VI siai-I'e peoesua4s Tor electric
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
A WEDDING

PhilIipsburv. March IS (SpeciaD.-Nortir,er n
Jones' vfce-president OF the Hackettstown pubitu
schools. and Miss Harriet VI Stone. dauzhter -
Mr. and Mrs D W Stone OF this place were mar
ried here tonight. by the Rev P Y Schelly, OF ~
First Presbyterian Church Miss Bertha Srevarsook
OF this place bridesmaid. and Frank Bodnerf
or Newark, best Mr. and Mrs Jcn0
will live Mansfield. Penn. where Mr.. Jones "a
recently elected principal OF the public schools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
SEALED PARCELS FROM GERMANY BARRED

THEY Will. BE RETURNED UNLESS THEIR CON
TENTS CAN BE EXAMINED
According the agreement entered into at the
Parcels Post Convention between the United States
and Germany all packages covered by the pro-
visions of the arrangement entering either coun-
Try through the mails should be wrapped in
closed as 70 permit their contents be easily
scanned.
Lately many parcels have been received here
from Germany which were found 20 contain duti-
able articles, and the PosEOffice Department al
Washington has instructed Postmaster an Colt
return all sealed parcels coming from Germany.
Mr.. Van Colt says that the sealed parcels arriv-
ing by the mail steamer Will be examined and
delivered those arriving afterward will be sent
back
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
BICYcLIsr Run ovER AVID LEGS BRoKEN.

Emanuel Prince twenty-three years old OF No
80 East One hundred was rid
ing a bicycle in Park-ave. yesterday Al East
Seventy hird-st he run into by a horse and
bakery wagon in charge OF John T Wantegozza
thtrty-three years old OF No. 227 Sullivan-st The
driver could not stop in time 10 avoid knocking the
down. Princes legs were run over by the
wagon wheels and broken, and the young mans
head was cut. He taken the Presbyterian
Hospital. WantegozZa held in $500 bail for ex-
animation by Magistrate Deuel. in Yorkville Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
TOWN WITHOUT BOARD OF EDUC4FToy.

Hackensack, March IS (SpeciaD--The westwood
Board OF Education failed organize Tuesday
and the Old Board had adjourned the town "a
without a School Board. The failure OF the
Board 10 organize was due 70 The fact that two
members are interested in work the school
building and another has a daughter teaching IN
the school. which. they were informed. IS contrary
20 law. William BONN. newly elected MEMBER
refused TO act for fear he might be guilty OF
wrong by RsSOCtaVing with the Others. Aaron
Turse, Of the contractors to-day sent his
nation 10 County Superintendent Terhune. who az
caprad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
EASTERN DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL SITE.

The Site Committee of the Eastern District
High School Committee has selected a site for
the school building the block bounded by
South Ninth-st-. Roebling-st.. Division-ave. and
Havemeyer-st. Al the next meeting Of the local
School Board a resolution will be offered by Ar
thur s Somers chairman OF the Eastern District
High School Committee, requesting the Boards
immediate action in regard 10 securing the site. II
believed there will be opposition 10 the resO
luton IL is thought the entire block will not
more than S2nn O00
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-29
SHIT OVER NEW SCHOOLHOUSE.

Mineola Long Island March 2s.-Ex-Justice Sam
uel V. Soaring of this village, has begun a tax
payers suit against the Board of Education in
Mineola 10 restrain il from proceeding with the
erection OF public school building. as pro-
vtded for in the contract entered into with Thomas
Mckee Mr. Soaring alleges that the Boards
ton constitutes OF public funds. He has
secured a temporary injunction returnable on Sat
urday before Justice Smith. He alleges that the
Board has overstepped its authority in making a
contract for building OF which only the lower
floors are to be completed for school purposes.