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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10

COL. H..B. MASTERS ELECTED
HIS SELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE
UNION LEAGUE CLUB UNANIMOUS.

Colonel Hilbert 3. Masters merchant, Of Man
haitian at the annual election OF officers CT the
Union League Club Of Brooklyn last night,
elected president Of the club. AT the nomination
OF officers month ago Colonel Masters was the
popular choice for the Office. His election last
night was unanimous and was applauded. Colonel
Masters born Nova Scotia in 1893. and when
four years old went TO Boston. where he received
his early education. He attended Hebron Academy,
at Hebron, Me. IN 1850 he came 10 New-York and
connected himself with the drygoods house Of Lee,
Bliss & Co.. later the firm Of Lee, Tweedy s. Co.
At the call Of President Lincoln for three months
men Colonel Masters volunteered for service as
private Al the expiration OF that time he returned
to this city and raised independent company
and assigned 10 the 55th New-York Volunteers
for service in the field. Colonel Masters was capt
ured and taken Richmond Twice he escaped
from Imprisonment and twice he recaptured
He A. last exchanged He then assigned
10 staff duty and served till the end of the war.
After the war ne engaged in business in Portland
Ne. but was burned out in the destructive fire Of
1856 He returned TO New-York and entered the
house Of 8 B. Chittenden & Co
twenty-five years ago he entered the jobbins
business in Florida. He IS also a partner in
jo5bing house in Mobile and connected nm T asl
Post, G. A r, and member Of the Loyal Legion
The other officers elected last night are David
Thornton first vice-presidenti Horaee N Caaie-
urer. and James R: Ross - .,o
club gave a dinner in honor OF William F. Fuller.
who with tact and ability has guided TO success
last seven years A gold watch and chain with
charm attached and gold PenG1 were fbe
chairman OF the House Committee, as a token or
ne sn srse m The ~ dib w Wam Piser pre-
sided at the dinner; Besides Nj PuslfeT noe eH.
presidents Of the club and the outgoing boerQ o.
Governors were present The dinner was a5Fa9sg 1
CONNECTION with the House Committee. Speeches
were made by William Bert 42nn = ac s1ffh
and David Thornton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
EX-SENATOR WORTH HOME.
REPORT THAT HE rs A CANDIDATE FOR
REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR
CONGRESS-

Ex-senator Jacob Worth has returned to his
home in Brooklyn after absence Of seven
months, and some Of his friends circulating
report that he is a candidate for the Republican
Congress nomination in the With District. A
porter called yesterday at Mr.. Worths home No
"a Lee-ave. but the ex-senator had left for the
day, and his candidacy could be officially veri-
fed. His son. Judge Lewis r, Worth, was
later in the day at the Gatesave- court and said:
In my opinion I do not think that my father
Will a candidate"
Mr. Worth has many friends in his district. which
is normally Republican An interesting phase of
the situation in the With Congress District is the
fact that eX-Congressman Archie Bliss, who lived
in Washington for a number of years has made
Brooklyn his home for time, and is anxious
TO secure the Democratic nomination for Congress
in the With District
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
VERDICT IN MAUI CASE SET ASIDE.
APPELLATE DIVISION sUsTAINs WILL CUTTING
OFF GRANDCHILDREN

Off GRANDCHILDREN.
Justice Gayuor Of the Supreme Court has set
aside as against the weight Of evidence verdict
given in favor Of the plaintiff in the suit Of Lizzie
Maui. as executor under the VIII OF Joseph Maui.
In 1910 Joseph Maui cloth weaver. this
country and settled in Williamsburg. When he
died at the age OF ninety he left an estate valued
than 100000.
Mr., Maui had two sons. Henry. who did not
marry, and who is buyer for wholesale
house IN Manhattan, and Joseph Maui. who
ried Lean SUydarn, of the Bushwick family of
Suydans. According TO the testimony of physicians
Joseph became addicted to liquor. He had seven
children, and twelve years ago. when his wife OBJ
tanned limited divorce from him on the ground
Of non-support, ne went TO live with his parents
The father was eighty-seven years old in Febru-
airy, 1897. when. after attack OF apopexy, he
made will leaving half his estate TO hts sou.
Henry, and IS a week 10 his son, Joseph, provided
he refrained from drinking. on the death OF 10
seph the other half of the estate was to go 20
children. After the Will was made Mr. Maui began
TO improve in health, and his wife, feeling she had
not been fairly treated IN the will protested
against its provisions. On March 8 1897 while in a
hospital he made another viii giving his wife
homestead and all his personal property, s. a week
10 his son, Joseph, and one-half Of the remainder
TO his, the testators wife. The other half went
TO the Henry. cutting off the children Of Jo-
seph He said the for this change the
unfortunate habits Of Joseph The father later
recovered his health and returned to business.
Joseph Maui, the SON died in July, 1898, and the
father died in January, 1899.
The viii contested by the grandchildren, on
the ground that the testatoT incompetent TO
make a will, and UnGUly Influenced by his
Henry. The Will admitted probate by Sur
rogate Abbott, and an appeal was taken TO the
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court While
the appeal pending. action in partition of
the real estate was brought by Lizzie Maui,
Of the grandchildren. alleging that the devise
thereof was void on the ground presented before
Surrogate Abbott
The action was tried before Justice Gaynor and
jury in the Supreme Court, and nurses and doc
tors at the hospital where the old man had been
a patient, testified thar ne not competent 10
make a will. The jury found for the plaintiff. The
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court shortly
sfterward handed down decision sustaining the
Surrogate in admitting the viii to probate. A
notice OF motion for a new trial was made and
argued on Tuesday before Justice Gaynor who
has granted trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
ALFRED r. SKINNER FOR JUDGE.
REGISTER OF ESSEX COUNTY APPOINTED
TO COMMON PLEAS BENCH.

When Governor Voorhees, asked Alfred r. Skin
ner. Register OF Essex County 70 visit him at his
Office in Elizabeth yesterday. his object 20
tender Mr. Skinner the appointment OF Judge %
the Court OF Common Pleas, TO succeed Judge J.
Franklin Fort After considering the matter brie,-
IT, Mr.. Skinner accepted the appointment II was
then formally agreed that Mr. Skinner should
take the Office Immediately upon the appointment
or his successor as Register After friendly
chat OF an hour Mr. Skinner returned to Newark.
Governor Voorhees, has not yet selected the
cessor OF Mr. Skinner Register bat will do so
before he sails for Europe next week Two candi-
dates for the place have already been prominently
named-Frank Parke- Of the law firm OF Cortlandt
Parker & Sons. and Edgar williams Of East Or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
UNION CorNTT FREEFOLDERs ORGAyIzE

Elizabeth, May (SpeciaD.-The Union County
Board OF Freehoders for 1900-02 met to-day TO or
ganize. The Board consists OF eleven Republicans
and seven Democrats.
Captain J. Frank Hubbard. Republican, Of
Plainfeld, who has been a member Of the Board
for thirtytwo years reelected for his twelfth
term director. :. Rasling RynO. Republican. of
Railway, was for the fifth time reelected clerk Of
the Board. Edward NJ. Wood. Republican. who
has been the County Collector for eleven years
chosen for the same position for three years
William r CoddingtOn Of Plaindeld
reelected County Attorney for three years.
The salary of the County Collector increased
from S1500 TO 5000. while that OF the clerk
raised from $500 500. The County Attorneys
compensation was fixed al $500 the same as before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
GIRL OF TWELVE SAYS SIZE IS MARRIED
HER ALLEGED ABDUcToRs HELD WITHOUT
BAH.

Riverhead Long Island. May S.-Goldie Philips
who Is not yet thirteen years old, but who mad
been married TO Vernon Moore, nineteen years DID,
appeared to-day in Justice Buckinghams court
when her alleged abductors Vernon Moore, virgil
Wav and John butcher, were arraigneo for exanll-
nation. The original charge made by the mother
OF the girl against the defendants was abduction
The girl swore that her boy husband and his TWO
COMPANIONS who are both younger than Moore.
did not abduct her, and that she went with them
or Moores sloop yacht F1yeway voluntarily.
Counsel for the defendants tried to prove by the
girl that she was lawfully married TO Moore by
a Methodist minister named Lane at Calverton.
Justice Buckingham refused TO receive this testl-
monv. saying that it had nothing TO do with the
charge of abduction
Mrs Phillips mother OF Godie, testified that she
went down to the dock the sloop was sailing
wav. She said she called to Moore and his com
"a mons 10 bring her daughter back to the shore,
but they paid attention 70 her and proceeded
down the bay
statement that she had gone voluntarily dsproved
the charge OF enticing her away, yet IL had been
shown that the defendants had detained the girl
in violation the statute in refusing 70 obey the
command OF Mrs. Phillips TO return Goldie 10 her.
The Justice said he would send the case 70 the
County Judge for final examination. The defend
ants were committed 10 Jail without bail. Ihelr
counsel served notice that he would apply Tor q
writ of habeas corpus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
REFUSED TO ADMINISTER RITES.
a LAWYER DIED WITHOUT BEING REcoNcuED
WITH HIS PASTOR.

There is some feeling in the parish the Blessed
Sacrament the action Of the pastor the Rev.
Joseph Mccoy. who Il is said. refused 10 consent
20 a reconciliation with Joseph McVine, a lawyer.
who was slowly dying The difference between
Father Mccoy and Mr.. McVine was OF old stand
ing Il is said that Father Mccoy was offended be-
cause some statement McViue made 20 Bishop
Mcdonnell. McVtne asked his former pastor 10
come him and administer the last rites Of the
Church before he died This Father Mccoy refused
10 do unless McVine retracted his statement. This
the latter refused do. Father Mccoy sailed with
out being reconciled, and two days later McVine
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
APPLICANTS FOR REGIsTERsHIP.

By the appointment Of Register Alfred E Skin
ner, Of Essex. as Law Judge OF the county the
RegtscershIp is TO be vacated, and Governor Voor-
hees has the appointment OF a 10 I'LL the
office until after the election IN November. when
a new Register will be chosen, The office Is worth
about $4,000 a year, and six months occupancy
viii net about s10'O0H number Of candidates for
the position sprang yesterday. among them
being Richard c Jenkinson. Frank NJ Parker. OF
Newark; John y. Klein, OF Bellsvfle, and Edgar
Williams OF East Orange. II is expected that the
who gets the ad interim appointment viii
receive the nomination for Register in the fall.
The Office will then pay salary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
DROWNED AT sEABRIGFF.

Seabright, May (speciaD-William Bronson
Cox. an Engishman, forty years old, employed by
John Achelis OF New-York. as gardener, drowned
himself this afternoon Cox had just left the vii
lage and was his way home 10 Oceanic where
he lived with his widowed mother He stopped and
chatted for a few minutes with the draw tender
and appeared be perfectly rational The draw
tender called to attend Il his engine. and the
next ne OF Cox was in the channel below, his
attention being attracted by the splashing Of the
waters. Cox soon sank out of sight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
CARRIED CHILD AFL4ME INTO STREET.

With her child Rosie in flames in her arms Mrs
Sarah Markowttz of No 81 Moore-st into the
street yesterday morning screaming loudly. Just
ten minutes before the woman had gone 10 the
corner store and left Rosie who is four years DID,
alone in the house. Rosie got hold Of matches
and when the mother returned the dress Of the
child ahame. There is little hope of her recov-
cry Mrs. Mark0witZ also badly burned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
THE SPECIAL DEPUTY SHERIFFs.
MRS. AHNABI.E SAYS THEY ARE DOING MUCH
GOOD WORK.

Good work has been accomplished by the special
deputy sherifs appointed by Sheriff Walton 10 work
under the direction Of the Kings County Woman's
Christian Temperance Association, according 10
Mrs. Mary J. Annable, its president. It has been
discovered that in order 10 get money 10 carry
crap games and penny lottery scheme band
boys in one Of the uptown districts put into oper
alton a regular scheme Of stealing canned fruit.
condensed milk. etc, from grocery wagons out
delivery. The goods sold TO a who
kept fence" for their purchase paying two cents
for a OF tomatoes, three cents for a OF
densed milk and so on This fence" has been
broken up. Mrs. Annable said yesterday:
Not only is there decrease OF gambling among
children. but fewer boys dWarfng stature and
brains with the deadly cigarette, and profanity and
obscene language not often heard from child
rea's lips One deputy stopped the sale OF brandy
drops and through the cooperation Of police on
whom he applied. broke up penny lottery
game supported Dy children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
TROLLEY FORCES REDUCED.

According to the statements Of employees the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company has reduced its
operating force 10 900 men The company denied
this yesterday II was said. however. that about
one hundred and fifty men in the construction
department mad been laid of because OF the com
pletion OF The open cars. and that the number
Of inspectors had been reduced from seveuty-five
10 thirty-seVen. This reduction OF inspectors is
due 70 the fact that after this the conductors
VIII not. ring up the transfers they receive but
Will simply accept them and turn them ia
end OF the rup.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
CARA BRANDT DEFENCE INSANITY.
BOY MURDERER's COUNSEL PREPARING HIS
CAsE-FUNERAL OF THE VICTIM

John Garrabrandt. who murdered the errand boy
Henry Mass in Jersey City. denies the story that
# was jealousy that prompted him 70 commit the
crime. story was published yesterday that Gar
rabrandt and Mass were both infatuated with a
girl who was employed in the factory with him.
Cara brandt's relatives have retained Counsellor
Simpson. who inttmated yesterday that the defence
would be insanity He said: "Carrabrandt is
much below the average boy in intelligence, and
said many things in his confession that did not
occur
The funeral OF the Mass boy will be held this
morning at ST. 1IchaeTs Roman Catholic Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
WANTS TO HOLD TWO OFFICES.

Paterson, May CSpeciaD.-Herman ]. Kohaas
who was elected City Treasurer by the Board OF
Aldermen on Monday afternoon, is the postmaster
OF this city, and he declared to-day that he in
tended to hold both places His term postmaster
EXPIRES in February next. The pOStmastershp
carries 4 salary of $500. while the salary OF the
City Treasurer is $3.50.
There are a half dozen candidates IN the field al
ready for the postmastershlp, including Captain
James Parker. George W. Poltt. William J. Buck
lev and J. A. Van Wrinkle. Congressman Stewart
some time ago promised the place to Mr.. PolIitt,
and declared yesterday that he would urge his ap-
pOntmenC.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
SALE OF sMITH, GRAY co. BUILDING.

A partition sale involving the property at Flat
bush-ave. and Nevins-st.. occupied by Smith, Gray
& Co. and other property is 10 be held May % in
the Real Estate Exchange, in Montague-st The
sale is made In the interest OF the joint owners
the estate Of Wilson 6. H. Randolph and Willard
F Smith and Wilson r Smith. of the firm of Smith
Gray & Co. It Is not likely that the clothing house
will be disturbed.
OF Prospect Park West and Montgomery Place for
SIS 900 He will build handsome home on the site.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
CUTS CENT IN HALF TO KEEP AGREEMENT.

Beueville, May (SpeciaD.-WiIliam Gerow and
John RIceman contractors recently took a con-
tract 70 Go some carpenter work for A. H Os-
borne and agreed 10 divide equally the money re-
allied The work was finished yesterday and GerOw
received the money, but was unable 10 carry out
the agreement there odd cent. He
in a quandary for q while and finally decided the
question by taking a chisel and cutting The cent
n half
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
SENATOR HIGBIE'S WILL.

Rtverhead, Long Island. May s-The Will Of the
late Senator Higbie, OF Babylon, proved here
yesterday before Judge Petty. The estate is est
mated be worth upward Of $50 90. All OF the
estate is given his widow Annie S. Higbie, in
trust until the youngest child, Edwin De Grauw
Hlgbie shall attain the age Of twenty-five years.
Then the real and personal property is be divided
into two equal parts. One share is TO be given TO
the widow the other share TO be divided equally
between the sons, Edwin De Grauw and John
Robbins H.gbe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
HOBART MEMORIAL FUND GROFIEG.

Paterson May 9 CSpeciaD.-The Hobart Memorial
Fund is within 1873 OF the desired sum- 500.
Treasurer L. A. Ptaget this morning received
check for LOCO from George F Baker president of
the First National Bank Of New-York; n, c.
FahnestOck, vice-presiderc of the same bank. and
James A. Garland. director The memorial, in
bronze. standing a granite pedestal will be
erected 81 front OF the Paterson City Hall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
SAYS HE Used 4 LITTLE AVE.

David Thomas, coIored. when arraigned in the
Hudson County Court or Sessions yesterday for
assaulting Mrs Catherine kerIing. Of No. - Kear
ny-ave. Jersey City. pleaded guilty.
You struck her with axe was the query
Of Assistant Prosecutor Van Wrinkle.
Yes bur IL only a little axe, the
prisoners reply.
Thomas was remanded and viii be examined
s believed he is insane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
rcHEsyET RELEASED FROM CUSTODY.

In consequence Of the arrest OF William D. Park
inson in Newark Tuesday. the charge OF
murder, James 3. McChesney, OF No. 152 Patchen-
ave. released from custody yesterday by Mag
istrate Worth. McChesney was arrested on Mon
day morning on the strength Of the statement OF
his divorced wife Mary McChesney, that ne had
threatened the life of Thomas Bedson, who died
Monday morning from murderous assault. When
arraigned Monday suspicion McChesney
swore that he could prove aAbi.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
BARN STRrCK BY LIGHTNING

Lambertvfle, May 9-Lightning struck the large
barn OF William Church, about five miles below
here, last night. II caught fire and entirely
destroyed. Thirteen cows persisted in the flames.
The loss will probably reach $4,000 1t is partly
covered by insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER.

Paterson May CSpeciaD.-The jury in the case
Of Baptiste BoozH. charged with the murder Of
Wagner Kraft at Duttonvile. PassaIc, on
January Is last returned at o'clock this afternoon
with verdict Of murder in the second degree
Kraft had become involved in saloon quarrel with
a group of Italians He was followed after leaving
the place and stabbed 10 death at his door
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
B4PTISTS ~ SESSION.

Rutherford May (SpeciaD.-The North Jersey
Baptist Association began its sixty-seventh annual
session at the arrnory here to-day with hundred
delegates present. and the Rev Joseph Sullivan
moderator presiding. The result OF the election
was as follows; Moderator the Rev ". J. Swat
field OF Jersey City; clerk. William NJ. May OF
Echo Lake. and treasurer. f. r. F. Saunders. Of
PR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
ROT pLD NO. CONNIT Suicide.

Richard Greable half-witted boy. eleven years
old whose parents reside at No. Al Columbia
ave. Jersey City, killed by a train near his
home Monday night. a sensat ional story based on
the accident was invented that the boy committed
suicide after bidding adieu to his playmates. The
police have made an investigation and found that
the boy did not commit suicide, but was killed
while playing on the tracks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
Contract roe LARGE PEE AWARDED.

Cape May. May tSpeciaD.-The contract was
awarded to-day for building pier LOCO feet long
at the end of Broadway. The pier is for the boat
TO run between Cape May and Lewes, connecting
with the Queen Anne road for Baltimore. The
work viii be begun by ex-senator HaGes Sat
urday. and it is expected TO be completed on July
Is. a lie will also connect with New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
AFTER 4 C0FFEY MANS SCALP.

COMMISSIONER QUINNs PRIVATE SECRETARY
Senator Michael J Cotfey has apparently in
volved himself IN a fight the finish with ce
local Democratic organization. Proof of this
seemed TO be established yesterday when charges
were preferred against Thomas F. Reilly, private
secretary TO Deputy Commissioner Of Streets Pat
rick Quinn. for alleged neglect OF duty. Mr.. Reilly.
who is a warm personal and political friend Of
Senator Coffey and who active in his support
in the recent primaries declared that the charges
trumped up for political purposes, II is said
that the antiCofey leaders have for some time de-
mRnded the dismissal Of Reilly.
II is expected that, as Mr.. Reilly holds a place
which is exempt from the operations Of the Civil
Service laws his dismissal will be announced
ON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
EEWTOWy CREEK UNsANYr4RT.

information from the Health Board has been re-
ceived by Borough President Grout regarding the
unsanitary condition OF Newtown Creek The
BOARD saws the remedy IS 20 be found In properly
constructed sewers 70 empty into the East River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION ADJoURys.

ton Of the Protestant Episcopal diocese OF New
Jersey adjourned to-day. Elizabeth selected
for next years convention. The constitutional
Amendment ruling out of the convention parishes
which in two years had not held services in their
churches was adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
DIES FROM FALL; MURDER CHARGED

John Moskoal Of South Amboy, who was thrown
downstairs at No. 2l9 East Twenty-second-st
Bayonne on Sunday night died in St Lukes Hos
pital yesterday. George Peregrin, his alleged as
sailanJ. later arraigued and held for the Grand
Jury, without bail. a charge Of murder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-10
FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR 4 PASTOR.

The Rev. Frederick ". Jackson. II. has recently
retired from the pastorate Of the Scotch Presby-
terrain Church. of Jersey City. to enter upon mis-
sion work in China The Presbytery OF Jersey City
Will give Mr.. Jackson a farewell reception in the
First Presbyterian Church, Of Jersey City, in
EmOry-st., this evening.