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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
sCHIEREY ADMINISTRATION DINNER

There probably never was a more harmonious
and congenial public family than that of ex-Mayor
Charles A. Schieren, and each year since the end
of his term a dinner has been given at
which the members OF the Scheren administration
have gathered TO talk old times The dinner
this year is to be held tonight at the Hamilton
Club. Ex-Mayor Schieren will preside. and among
the others expected to be present are City Works
Commissioner Alfred T. White. Excise Commits
sioners George B. Forester and Joseph c. Hacken.
Fire Commissioner Frederick w. Wurster Register
of Arrears Frederick w. Hinrichs Corpora ton
Counsel A. G. Mcdonald and William Hardness,
president OF the Board of Assessors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
CoLER OPPOSED TO PENSION BILL.

Controller Coler said yesterday that he was NOT
III FAVOR OF bill 10 pension city employees who
nave been IN Office thirty years. Such bill has
Deen introduced at Albany by AssembIyman De
raw . OF brooklyn Il have sympathy for old and
IaI.hlui employees Of the city" Mr. Coler said yes
0ut Il you open door 10 relieve men who
may be worthy Of pension Won will bs,-e "a 1a+ g.
q crowd OF unworthy employees later. Most of the
li.eh VINO nave been steadily in the employ Of the
sons ioF thTty years probably are worthy Of pen
raese5 az ~ u Dill TO give pensions TO them is
ing TerS,o. o".u De easy TO pass amendment Civ
afeen Xe9ns Re persons who had been twenty or
in ned e N me service. The city is too badly
us expenses increased nnecessa AZ NJ" 10 nave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
TIE REV. MR. KEIGWIN GOING TO NEWARK

Milville, Jan. S0.-The Rev. A. Edwin Keigwn.
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this
city. has Informed the Session that he would
cept the call extended 10 him by the Park Pres
byterian Church, at Newark. His letter Of ac-
ceptance was forwarded to the Newark church
this morning When Mr. Keigwin took charge
the church had a membership OF more than two
hundred. and he leaves it with membership OF
about hundred. A striking feature Of the
Increase has been the large percentage of men. He
Is a member Of the Board of Trade and president
of both the Ministerial Union and the Cumberland
County Christian Endeavor Union He is also a
trustee OF the West Jersey Academy, at Bridgeton
Since he has been in Millville he has received nu-
merous calls among them one TO the Second Pres
byteran Church at Pittsburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
LIVE STOCK FIGURES FOR LAST YEAR
INCREASE IN NUMBER OF ALL SAVE MULES AND
SUBSTANTIAL ADVANCE IN PRICES

lNChEAsE IN NUMBER OF ALL SAVE MULES AND
SUBSTANTIAL ADVANCE IN PRICES
chicago Jan. 3O.-''The Orange Judd Farmer" in
It's annual farm stock report, says that as COM
pared with year ago there Is an increase in the
NUMBER OF every class of farm animals in the
United States, except mules. and concident with
this increase in numbers is a very substantial adj
vance IN the average price per head of all animals
Inc returns show that not only has the shrinka ge
IN this form Of wealth between 1892 and 1896 been
recovered but the aggregate valuation of all farm
STOCK now surpasses any previous record. The low,
point In the valuation Of farm animals was in jan
uary, 1886, when after four years of shrnkage the
aggregate had fallen to s1S6 100000 This year the
total valuation is reported at s255s III COO an sd
vance from the depths of depression of S6 SOL COO
or 81 per cent. '0
The advance in value in the last year was the
largest IN any twelve months since the tide turned
upward, amounting to $343, 0O0 The number NJ
half OF per cent in the last year; mules 240 O00
decrease OF IL per cent: cows 49, sos 600 an
or Il per cent; other cattle 49, 600 In increase OF
- per cent sheep, 42S20000 and hogs a 242 COO an
increase OF six-tenths of per cent The advance in
average price per head from the low point reached
az the depth of the depression amounts to sc per
cent Tor horses. % per for mules 80 per cent
tor cows 6 per cent for other cattle SIS per cent for
sheep and p per cent for hogs. In the upWa I'd
swing only cattle and sheep have passed the
previous best record of prices per head
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
BROOKLYN NEWS.
WANT TO BE on THE Eligible LIST
HOLDERS OF &C" CERTIFICATES APPLY FOR
WRIT OF MANDAMUs.

hol-DEhS OF C CERTIFICATES APPLY FOR
WRIT OF MANDAMUs.
Twelve women made application yesterday 10
Justice Marean in the Supreme Court for a peremp-
tory writ of mandamus directed to William H.
Maxwell. as Superintendent of Public Schools of
the city of New-York, to place them on the eligible
list OF school teachers in primary SCHOOLS, hold
ers Of CO. certificates granted before 1882. They
were Rose Blady Anna c. Lawless, Katherine
Flannery. Susie OHara, Mary L. Yates Eoise B.
Woods formerly Kelsey; Elizabeth l. Bishop. for
nerly Lynch: Jennie White Theresa Guerin, Lizzie
W. Reine, Katie l.. Ford and Theresa Dunn
1t was alleged by them that they have the right
to come in under the McCarren act OF 1S99 which
provides that all licenses granted teachers by the
Superintendent of Public Instruction of Brooklyn
or by the Board of Education the city of Brook
lyn before January l. 1898. be recognized by the
Board OF Education of the city of New-York. or
the State Superintendent of Public Instruction,
In force from that date unless revoked for by
the state Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Under this provision they alleged that they en-
as public school teachers in the city of New-York
to which they eligible under the license.
Ihe defendants answer that the act under
which the licenses were granted provided that they
should be good for one only: that probably not
less than thousand &C certificates are in exist
ence, and that now, to obtain the lowest license to
teach the candidate must spend eight years In the
elementary schools four years in the High School
and one year in the Training School for Teachers.
Decision was reserved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
WOODWARD,S BODY RELE4SEp.

Mount Holly. Jan. SO-The body OF George Wood
ward. which has been held by the express company
because the undertaker's and express charges
amounting TO S247, had not been paid and con-
sidered excessive by his father. DIT. Charles r
Woodward. to-day delivered to the father
through B. II. White. the lawyer The body has
been at the New-Egypt freight station The funeral
will take place tomorrow. after which the inter
ment will be made in the Catholic Cemetery. The
express agent Is held responsible for the CHARGES
The father rendered the agent check in the frsu
place to cover the expenses II not accepted
as the agent said he must have currency and was
allowed take checks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
.ETN4 LIES ANNUAL REPORT

The annual report or seni-centennial statement
of the 4ctna Life Insurance Company. giving the
business for 1893, is the most gratifying statement
that this Hartford institution has ever made.
There were gains in all departments. In premium
income there was total gain of s7O1, 949 the pre-
MUM receipts for the year being $7123652 The re-
ceipts from interest and were 81 1896 073 The
gain in the number Of policy holders was Il a9S and
the gain in life, term and endowment insurance In
force was SUCCESSES. The gain in accident Insurance
in force was $25946350 The increase in assets was
81 623219. The company's outstanding Insurance wa
s684497e 40 in life endowment and term policies and
sl35,sOI47G in accident and health insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
JERSEY CITYS WATER PROBLEM.

The Street and Water Board Of Jersey City yes
terday suspended forty employees of the Water De-
partment This action, which will 5000
month. the results Of the conference on the
demand of the East Jersey Water Company for
immediate settlement of the claim for S2S5 III 81
The decision reached that the expenses of the
Water Department must be reduced. A resolution
also adopted ordering that the water be shut
off from all buildings the owners of which in
arrears for water rates on February 8 There is
due the city from consumers 1924 567 40 and there
will be collected for measured water between now
and May l. when the water taxes due. about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
CAUGHT TRYING TO REDEEM AN OTERCo47

Franklin-ave., arcalg ned before Magistrate
Bremen yesterday, charged with stealing
coats belonging to Arthur Ritter of No 327 Presi-
dentist. and Frederick n. Fuller of No. 325 Wash
ington-ave. from Pratt Institute For time
articles Of tewery and clothing have disa appeared.
When on Monday evening Robinson attempted at
Martins pawnshop in Myrtle-ave, to redeem
overcoat which the police had previously returned
to its owner the clerk in charge teephcned TO the
police station. When searched several pawn tick
cts were found, in Robnson's possession, most of
which for overcoats, but some for diamonds
and iewelry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
ELIZABETH PosTMAsTERSHIP CONTEST

Elizabeth. Jan. 80 CspeciaD.-There is apt TO be
a. lively contest for the postmastership OF Eliza
beth as the term OF the present Democratic IN
cumbent william ]. Whelan. expires this year
Ex-President John D. Barr of the City Council
has strong backing for the place and thinks he has
an inside track. Other sspirants it is said are ex-
Councilman Meline W. Halsey, treasurer OF the
Union County Savings Bank and manager OF the
GerInan-Amertcan Insurance Company, and Samuel
8. Moore. keeper OF the New-Jersey State prison.
who formerly held the ONCE. United States Senat
Kean. who. with Congressman Fowler controls the
appointment, IS non-committal. Congressman Fow-
Ter II Is said, favors Mr. Barr but has moi ex-
pressed himself openly the subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
W4TCHC4SE MAKERS ORGANIZE
THEIR EMPLOYEES HAVING FORMED UNION THE
MANUFACTURERS ALSO UNITE

1t was learned yesterday that the American
Watchcase Mar lfacturers' Association which was
FORMED Monday night at meeting held at the
Astor House. is primarily the outcome the recent
banding together and concerted demands of the
Workmen in this business The employers thought
there should be an organization on their side of
the mousse also. Perhaps the chief cause Of the
step was the recent reported demand of the work
men that all men named by their union or associa-
ton should be employed at regular wages whether
or not there was work for them to do This set
their employers to thinking and while no war be-
tween the labor and capital in the business is ex-
contingency. ~ ~
The association at present includes the keystone
MatcncaSe Company and T. Zurbrugg &c Co. Of
Philaqelphia, and the Crescent, CouVoisier- Wilcox
Roy! DUBOIS, American and Camm Watchcase com
pahIes OF this city. With the exception of a few
western hrms, which expected TO join soon
the ab9Ye comprise the principal firms in the busi
ness. ne Following officers elected Monday
night: President, Irving h..-xtce-president- r
Zurbrugg; secretary and treasurer. G. +. Fahys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
PATERSON sILK COMPANY FAILS.

Paterson. Jan. 80 (SpeciaD.-The Lafayette SILK
Company. through it's counsel IN New York
day filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. and
its affairs will be wound up in the Insolvency Court
The creditors refused a settlement a basis OF 30
cents on a dollar believing that the company could
pay more. The liabilities $4,000 while the
placed at 600.
The stock and plant of the defunct Lakeview Silk
Company have been disposed of SandfOrd & Co,
of this city purchasing the machinery for 1859,
while the stock went to a New-York firm for S599.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
PRIZE FOR THE NATIONAL sAENGERFEsT
DESCRIPTION OF THE TROPHY WHICH IS TO BE
PRESENTED BY EMPEROR WILLIAM.

A description of the prize which the Emperor
William is offer in a competition between the
musical societies at the National Sangerfest, TO be
held in Brooklyn next June was received in Brook
Ign yesterday. It is to be statue of Minnesinger
in bronze a bronze base about two and a
half feet high. The figure designed by
Emil Doepler, whose father, Carl Emil
a well known illustrator in New-York between
1884 and 1889. Professor Rohof. of the Art Mu-
of Berlin will execute the design. The
bronze base will be surmounted by bronze pillar
which will stand the inquire of the singer leaning
harp. On the column will be baS-relief of
the Emperor and his words of dedication The
base will he surrounded by German and American
eagles
S. K. Saenger. the president of the Brooklyn
Sangerbund, will go 10 Washington next week
with two albums containing history of the or
ganization and pictures of the officers One OF these
will be given to President Mckinney and the other
to the German Ambassador. Mr.. Saenger will also
go to Albany to present similar album to Gov
ernor Roosevelt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
THE CHINATOWN posTOFFTCE SITE

sub-postofice for Chinatown and IL his recon-
mendaton IS approved by the Washington authori-
ties II VIII be established and in full working
order by February 10. The place selected is in
the building Of the International Banking and
Trust Company, at No. Mott-st.. and Theodore F.
Baldwin. manager of the Trust company has been
chosen the Superintendent Of the sub-station.
He WIFI be assisted by Chinese interpreter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
SLATER DECLARED ELECTgD

The Board of County Canvassers yesterday can
vassed the vote cast at the special election in the
NXXIst Assembly District January 90. The
official announcement gave Samuel S. Slater 1881
votes and Leon W. Goldrich 4Op votes Mr.
Slater was declared elected Assemblyman with a
plurality Of S39 votes. His plurality might have
been majority but some Tammany man voted
for William J. Bryan in preference to voting for
either of the candidates who had been nominated
for Office. Mr., Slater now resume his place
in the Assembly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
PREACHER LEAVES THE PREsBYTERr.

Camden Jan. 3O.-The midwinter session OF the
West Jersey Presbytery held here this morn
ing. The Rev H. D. Braesfield. of Clayton. asked
that his name be dropped from the roll of men,
bers because his religious beliefs longer in
harmony with the tenets of the Presbyterian
Church. He said he had become a Christian Cath
Ollie. In moving this several ministers took
sion compliment Mr.. Braesheld for his course.
They said he acted honorably, and had not taken
advantage of his position to preach doctrines con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
ACCUSED OF NATURALIZATION FRAUDS.

Nathan Seller arraigned in the United States
Court Yesterday the charge Of unlawfulIy swear
ing as a witness an application for ctizenshin
papers Seller who lives in Forsyth-st Man
haitian could not procure bail. and went 10 jail
Joseph NJ Fox was arrested the same charge
late on Monday night. and the same disposition
OF his case was made II Is said that these ar
rests the first OF number that are TO follow
through the investigation OF John McCuagh Stafs
superintendent OF Electi6i 3. There are rumors
that the Grand Jury will recommend that the Fed
eral officials exercise more care In their methods
OF nstu~@ iization-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
LIEUTENANT BEALE PROMOTED.

Lieutenant Thaddeus Reynolds Beale has been
elected to command the first division of the Brook
lyn Naval Reserves He is now twenty-nine years
old and has been connected with the reserves since
1901 when he enlisted in the New-York Battalion
as a seaman. During the Spanish American War
he held a commission lieutenant, and served
on the Jason. Mr.. Beales father officer
in the Navy during the Civil War, and his three
brofhers were in the service in the war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB CONCERT.

The first concert OF the University Glee Club was
given in the Pouch Gallery Clinton-ave last night
This organization is male chorus made up
clusively OF college men, 1t has been practising
since last October under the direction of Arthur
Gia assen Last night the club had the assistance
OF Miss Marie Beaumont Weber. soprano; Dr. Vic
Tor ballard, barytone; Hans Kronold cellst: Alex
ander Rehm. accompanist. and Henry L. Clements.
q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
REPORT on WATER SUPPLY SOON.

Controller Coler was informed yesterday that a
report Of John r. Freeman the Boston engineer
upon the sources Of New-York City's available
water supply would be ready in a fortnight The
report is TO be voluminous document and Is ex-
pecteo 10 show that when the Croton system has
been developed fully and water for Brooklyn IS OBJ
famed from streams on Long Island the city will
nave supply adequate for all demands for at
least twenty years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
NO FERRY TYJUNcTTOy vpr

--- Injunction was granted yesterday TO sion the
i--'He OF the ferry from Whiteha-st n Jeree,,
oe5c. ne central Railroad OF New-Jersey At the
80 o. corporation Counsel whalen it was said
had MOI been N me application for an Injunction
made - 80 e2fnpieted. The applicatior 49, l
cation for fe he r3lPosS company has an agp R
Municipal ksseT1hbiG LEanchise pending before The
ialieo 10 take action upon n ai legislators have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
SALOONkEEPERS INVITED no RETTT4I

Bloomfield. Jan. 80 CspeciaD.-The Rev F H
knight and the Rev Mr. Radcliffe. OF New-York
who are conducting revival In the Methodist
Church at Watsessing OF which Mr. Knight is
pastor will invite all the saOonkeepers in the place
attend the services some night. and II they
will not attend TO close their saloons a night
20 be designated. Two of the saloonkeepers have
said they would close up. but the third refuses.
declaring he would not attend church either
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
MEDICAL STUDENT HIT BIZ 4 TRAIN.

Plainheld Jan. 30 (speciaD-Harry Parks a med
ical student returned from New-York last night
and was struck by the cylinder OF the LOCOMOTIVES
OF a fast freight train and thrown twenty feet
He was restored TO consciousness and II was found
that arm and a leg broken in several
places. while he covered with bruises The
injuries will confne the young to his home
for a considerable time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
RAHWAY BANK WI PAT A Dividend.

OF the Union County Bank last night they de-
cided that after February the bank viii De able
TO paw dividend or 20 per cent Eventually the
bank will pay all the depOsitOrs, and the stock
holders will not only receive par on their invest"
ments but profit we'll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
ry.JuSTICE JOHNSON IMpROVING

DR. A. R. Paine. who is attending ex-Justice
rssse Johnson, who stricken with paralysis
Lest ga turday said last night Tribune reporter
that MT Johnson had shown some improvement
6b,srtr| the day and resting quietly The fam
Sy is much encouraged about his condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
PERFORMANCE IN AID OF RELIEF FUND.

The annual performance in aid OF the E. Ridley
& Sons Employees Relief Fund VIII be held at Days
Theatre on the evening Of February s. that being
the second night Of Mr.. Frohman's production.
The Ambassador" notable evening Is looked
upon assured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
PAsTOR's WIFE BALKS A BREWERY.
SHE REFUSES TO SIGN OFF AND A HoBoKEN CON
Germ GETS ANOTHER SITE

The Consumers Brewing Company, which was
organized several months ago by number OF ousl-
ness men and saloonkeepers in Hudson County yes
terday purchased block in Jane-st., between Sum-
mit-ave and the Hudson Boulevard West Hoboken.
which the company proposes to build a large
brewery. The property consists OF forty-two lots,
and Il Is said that $4,000 paid for II.
About two months ago the company negotiated
for the purchase. of site east of Palisade-ave.,
the bluffs in West Hoboken and almost com
pleted the preminaries for the transfer when Mrs.
Egbert wife of the Rev j. c. Egbert pastor emer-
titus of the First Presbyterian Church, who
owned one or more lots learned that a brewery
was to be built on the site and absolutely refused
to sign her name to the deed. The Consumers peo-
pie then obliged to abandon the idea Of Sc
curing the property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
DENVER BANK SUES on JUDGMENTS.

The Union National Bank of Denver. COL has
begun actions in the United States Circuit Court
Of this district to compel payment judgments
obtained in Colorado in 1894 against w. H Malone.
now amounting 70 S0153 25 and in 1896 against E.
r. Holden, for S24, S34 "A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
ROBOKEN BCSINESS MEN'S ASSOCI4TION.

A meeting Of Hoboken merchants win be held IN
odd Fellows Hall this evening for the purpose OF
organizing Business Mems Association Hohoken
Is one OF the few cities In the State that has not
an organization OF this kind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
REPEATS HIS ASSERTION.
DIR. BROUGHToN AGAIN SPEAKS OF THE DANGERS
TO WHICH WOMEN sTENOGRAPHERS
ARE EXPOSED.

The Rev. DIR. Len G, Broughton at his MONDAY
meeting yesterday in the Lee Avenue Congrega-
tional Church reiterated his statement concerning
the dangers to which women stenographers eX-
posed. He said:
What did say in my sermon at Association Hall
that girl who takes confidential position,
such as that of private stenographer, often finds
herself in the way of the worst dangers and
temptations. That is what meant when / said
that stenographers diplomas were but licenses to
lewdness The certificates qualify to position and
the position, for all the girl may know will expose
her to the influence of some cOwardly brute of a
who has respect for the young woman or
her.seX.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
REprRLIcAN coMMITTEEMAN To RESIsN.

eamaliel R Christie. Of the minority who
have opposed the management Of the Hudson
County Republican Committee. has announced that
he viii tender his resignation al the next meeting
or the committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-31
DIR. Broughton also said:

You have very active press here in New-York
and I believe that the devil is preparing place to
roast some of them. love the press. They help us
on our work whether they are against us or not.
The monday meeting at Association Hall yester-
day was conducted by the Rev. A. c. Dixon, who
preached from the text, What must l do TO be
saVed?"