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New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
INVESTIGATING YEWTowY CREEK FIRE.

Fire Marshal Bryrner yesterday conducted ap
investigation determine the truth untruth Of
the charges that have been made against the effi
cheney OF the Fire Department at the fire at Grand
ave. and the Newtown Creek Saturday night.
Ex-Corpora ton Counsel Burr has been engaged as
counsel by Charles II. Reynolds & Son, Charles
r CHAPMAN Son Co and the Cross. Austin &
Ireland Lumber Company, who, II the facts war
rant intend TO the city 70 recover damages for
their loss 4 large number OF witnesses
amined yesterday. The investigation will be re-
sumed to-day Mortimer L. Reynolds. the head Of
the coal company, asserts that If the Department
had complied with his request for protection before
their property caught fire most Of the loss would
been Obviated.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
FIGHT FOR CLIFFORD NOT ABANDONED.

The refusal OF the United States Supreme Court
70 interfere in the of Edward Clifford. who
has been sentenced death four times for mOrtalIy
wounding Superintendent Watson OF the West
Shore Railroad Company, three years ago, has not
exhausted the hope or resources Of his counsel. Mr.
Peshau said yesterday,
OF course we do not propose to stop fight
for Clifford. As as he has been sentenced
will renew efforts 10 save him. We have de-
cided upon a course OF procedure. but do
care 10 talk of that I certainly do not
pect that Clifford will ever be hanged He has
Bright's disease I am firmly convinced that he
Is insane and for that reason will hght the
last TO save him from the gallows.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
ELIZABETH PREsRrTERY IN SESSION.

Plaiuheld. April Il (SpeciaD-The annual session
Of the Presbytery OF Elizabeth convened in Hope
Chapel II a to-day. The meeting called
order by the Rev. J. O. McKeIvey. pastor OF
Warren Chapel North PIainfeId the retfrir= Mod
orator. who preached he opening sermon The
Rev. E. B. Cobb, of Elizabeth wGS elected u lGera-
tor of the meeting and William Hathaway, OF
Elizabeth temporary clerk The application OF the
Rev ]. A Frye of Railway. 10 De released from
his paStOrate granted The afternoon session
devoted 70 routine business OF the churches rs
the Presbytery. Tonight the Rev. T. s. WynkOop,
OF North India. delivered address foreign
missionary work The session viii continue to-:
morrow.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
R1r4L FOR COyGRESSM4y PARKER

John : Gibson whose term Controller OF
Newark recently expired is announced a candi-
date for the Republican nomination for Congress
in the With New-Jersey District, now represented
bv r Wayne Parker. who is seeking a fourth
term Mr. Parker is understood have the sup
MORT Of Major carl L.entz. chairman OF the Repuh-
ijcan County Committee. while Gibson has strong
friends among party leaders.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
TO BUILD AT BROADWAY AND BEDFORD

Within a year five story building to cost $780,
600 will be erected by the Nassau Trust Company
Bedford-ave. and Broadway. The site is be
purchased for $4,000 from John Loughrtn presi-
dent OF the Manufacturers National Bank At
present 1t is occupied by John s. McKeon. the
clothing merchant, who has decided concentrate
all his energies on the wholesale business in Man
haitian. II is believed that this purchase will in
measure determine the future standing of the
IN that neghborhoOd.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
DELAY IN BEER STAMPS CASE.

SAID TO BE CAUSED BY STRAINED RELATIONS
BETWEEN FEDERAL OFFICERS.
II is asserted that the strained relations between
the United States officers in Federal Building
is RESPONSIBLE for the delay In bringing up the
of Thomas Reilly, who is charged with being con-
rected with the theft of $4,000 worth Of beer
stamps The examination was set down for yester-
day at i0:30 O'Clock but Commissioner MOrle sent
note to District Attorney Petit, in which he said
that the examination must be postponed and con-
sdered adjourned until Friday 1890 o'clock. This
letter was considered by Mr. Petit 10 be unneces-
sarily peremptory.
On the other hand, 1t Is said that Mr.. Petit IS
trying 10 prepare the case without consulting Reve
Collector Moore, who worked up the case
against Reilly and Blaney. Yesterday the District
Attorney closeted with officials from Wash
ington Of whose presence Collector Moore not
aware
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
WEDNESDAY,,
APRIL IS. 1900.
LIST OF DISTRICT DELEGATES
CONVENTION COMPLETED-w. H JOHN
son LIKELY TO BE CHAIRMAN

SON LIKELY TO BE CHAIRMAN
The following is believed 70 correct list ct
the Congress District delegates 20 the state RE
publican Convention be held az Trenton to-nor-
row:
Ist District-v. ] Bradley and J. u Moore
Id District-wilam s Hancock and George e.
Smith
hid Distrtct-Lewis A Thompson and Oliver n
Brown
Ivth characterization Pitney and Z " Tomp-
kins.
vth Distrtct-winiam Barbour and c. z Brecken-
ridge -
With Dstrict-Leslie D. Ward and Robert N
HawkeswOrth.
With District-FlaveI McGee and Edward NJ
Watson.
vIIIth Distret-CharIes ". Fisk and George
DeSChamp.
The Republican State Committee VIII hold the
usual meeting at the Trenton House this evening
The meeting Will be almost entirely informal az
the ngements for holding the convention we're
completed some days ago. and little beyond the
discussion OF the temporary and permanent organt-
zation. with probably an exchange OF views upon
the party platform. will be done. II is expected
that Senator William n. Johnson, OF Bergen
County. will be made the chairman Oe the cOnven-
tiCn-
II said yesterday that Senator SeweH would
arrive IN Trenton this evening. and rhat ne ana
Senator keau would receive their friends N Room
eral Sewells custom for years and the boys
would hardly think they attending state
convention II this feature OF good cheer We're
omitted
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
F4urRE OF LARGE REAL ESTATE DEALER

Plainheld April l. (SpeciaD.-A meeting OF the
creditors OF A. y. Thompson OF this city. who for
several years OF the largest real estate
operators in this section OF New-Jersey. has been
called for Wednesday. April 25. In the office OF A
l. De Cosrer. In Elizabeth. Mr. Thompson has
made application be declared a bankrupt. His
liabilities given s25S. 7Se 80 and his assets
S5l. 36G 80.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
THE VETO OF THE WAGNER BILL.

Mr. BLACKFORD THINKS THE MAYOR HAS A
"sPITE" AGAINST LONG ISLAND RAILROAD.
Eugene G. Blackford. president OF the Atlantic
Avenue Improvement Commission. said yesterday
regarding the Mayors veto Of the bill permitting
the work of depressing the Long Island Railroad
tracks 70 be carried Independently Of the East
River tunnel enterprise, that he sorry 70 say
that they were where they were fifteen years ago.
The enterprise" he continued. is in mud for
this year least. The Mayor has evidently got
spite against the Long Island Railroad Company.
II the fact that this company had the work
in hand that evidently stirred up his opposition.
The members OF cur Commission had inklng
Saturday night that the Mayor felt antagonstic TO
the bill
William H Baldwin jr. president Of the Long
Island Railroad Company, was seen by a Tribune
reporter last evening at his home, No. u2 Willow
ST. and courteously but positively declined 70 say
anything whatever for publication in regard 10
the Atlantic-ave Improvement.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
coLER on ~PR4CTIc4L POLITICS."

Controller Coler will speak on Practical Politics
ara Young Men tonight al the annual dinner or
the alumni Association Of the Boys High School
a. The Union League Club Among the other speak
e-s VIII be Justice Hatch who will talk on "Botch
legislation; Assistant District Attorney Robert
= R,y our Falures"; the Rev. Howard Wilbur
Ennis Charles Z. Robertson. president OF the I5or-
eeegh School Board; William Z. Pulstfer. Dr. John
--alckei borough, DR.. John Griffin and Harold L
BuIrrick
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
SUIT FOR s1.sss.ooo AGAINST THE CITY.
CLAIMS OF CART DRIVERS TO BE DECIDED BY
Ex-JUsTICE BOOKsTAvER

The suit brought in the Supreme Court against
the city by Patrick / McNulty. assignee Of the
claims Of 80 drivers in the Department Of Street
Cleaning 10 recover 81 26000 which is alleged 70
be due the T for work beyond eight hours a day,
between MAY 10 1892 and April %. 1894. yes
terday sent by justice Freedman 70 ex-Justice
Henry " Bookstaver as referee.
The complaint was served January & 1888
Tnder q provision in the law thirty days notice
should nave been given the Controller OF the de-
nanGs u the different drivers When the action
was brought the complaint should have stated that
TINS demand had been made the Controller. This
EsreUeut was omitted n the complaints Ihe
Corporation Counsel waived his right 10 nave TINS
statement made On condition that McNuIty would
Esive his demand for interest since the commence
uent u rae actions This would amount 20 Sl6O.Oo
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
SAYS THEY WERE STOCKHOLDERS.
MR. HOUSE OBJECTS TO THE FILING OF CLAIMS
AGAINST MILLER.

Filing Of claims by the alleged creditors OF VIII
lam F Miller. manager OF the Franklin Syndicate
BEFORE Augustus J. Koehler, referee in the United
States Court was brought to a sudden end yes
teriay afternoon when Frederick 3. House one Of
the counsel for Miller, declared that the proceed
iugs were not justified. He took the ground that
those who had deposited money IN the syndicate
were stockholders in the Franklin Syndicate. Eacn
$40 deposited meant share OF stock. AS stock
holders the depositOrs We're not creditors Of Miller
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
BIG CROWDS At ELKS' CARNIVAL.

Although last night was cold and dismal there
was a large attendance at the Elks Carnival,
Broadway and Halsey-st IN two days more all OF
the Industrial exhibits will be ready. The various
amusement enterprises now prepared 70 cater
10 those who seek pleasure.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
ANOTHER JERSEY CENTRAL WRECK

TRAIN CRASHES INTO CAR THAT HAD BEEN
THROWN ACROSS ITS TRACK
somervne. April IT CspeciaD.-A wreck on the
Central Railroad OF New-Jersey near North Branch
station az 1890 m. to-day resulted in a complete
blockade of the road between Easton and SOmer-
Vile until $50 D. m.
The sudden stopping or westbound coal train
threw a car the eastbOund track. About
the same time a ,westbound mixed coal and freight
train ran into the wrecked car. One engine
thrown over on its side. and the fireman and engi-
neer escaped only by jumping. Fifteen were
wrecked. and the debris was strewu over both
tracks.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
SAY IT WAS UNSUITABLE HOMICIDE.

A Coroner's jury last night in the case OF Frank
Deible. OF No 483 Liberty ave. who Sunday
morning April g shot and killed George Eek OF
No. 32 Starr st who II is believed, was robbug
Deib.es pigeon cote. brought in verdict iusti-
fable homicide
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
FoR TRANSFERs ON ETERY ~ ALIkE.

Alderman Delano of Brooklyn, offered resolution
IN the Board or Aldermen yesterday which was
adopted and referred TO the Committee on Rail-
roads, directing committee TO frame intro
duce a city ordinance compelling the BROOKLYN
Rapid Transit Railroad give transfers on each
and all Of its lines on all days alike.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
CHANCELLOR HGILL BETTER.

he WAS ABLE TO SIGN SEVERAL PAPERS YES
TERDAY-4OPE FOR HIS RECOVERY.
Chancellor McGiu able yesterday TO sign
number OF papers sent to him by the Vice-Chancel
lors. Despite his weakness the Chancellor is am
bilious 10 work. but is restrained by his physicians
who limit hts labor hour day.
The Chancellor is badly emaciated. and Is con-
fined 70 his bed, He man of large frame
but now weighs less than a hundred pounds. His
brother Dr. McGiu said yesterday that the Chan
cellor has made a slight gain, and that there IS
hope that II ne will put aside all official he
will recover.
r1lror was current that the Chancellor would
have rendered his resignation two months ago if
he had been dissuaded by the Vice-Chancellors
and prominent lawyers of the State. The rumor
ton
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
JOSEPH E. FIRTH APPOINTED ASSESSOR.

Mineola, Long Island. April 17.-Joseph z. Firth,
Of East WilIiston, has been appointed OF
the town Of North Hampstead by the Town Board.
10 fill the caused by the death OF Assessor
William Alfred Willis
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
HUGH MLAUGHLIY RECOVERING.

It was said last night that Hugh Mclaughlin.
who since his return from Florida last Wednes-
day. has been confined 10 his home, in Remsen-st..
was recovering.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

SOLID DELEGATION FOR COLONEL PHELPS
Hackensack, April = (speciaD--rhe delegation
elected the Republican primaries is unanimously
IN favor Of Colonel Sheffield Phelps district dele
gate 10 the Philadelphia convention
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
THE GOVERNOR STILL SMILING.

Governor voorhees, still smiling when i TrIb-
me correspondent met him Eliza beth. on his
return from Trenton. last night. His smile
probably reminiscent of his telephone encounter
with Major Lentz Monday afternoon. The Gov
ernor referred with the utmost good nature 70 the
Major, bur he evidently was not ready TO yield TO
the Majors request that he withdraw from his
candidacy for deegate-at t-large.
The Governor said in substance. that ne had
above all things the interests OF the Republican
party at heart. Anything that ne could do 10 pro-
mote harmony without sacrificing his self
respect he intended 70 do. For this reason he
NOT DreDared 10 say Just what his course would be.
r,~ererring 10 await the expression of public senti-
Tnen as il might declare itself tomorrow night
on
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
Charles Summers Idealis,n.

Few persons at all conscious of their
power. for good by political means have
been less selfishly ambitious than Sum-
ner. Although egostica], vain and over
bearing. he mover sought power and
glory chiefly for his own advancement,
but as Il means to an unScltiSh end. 10
him public life was not personal at
fair. II there ever was IL brutal, cow
ardly act it WAS Brooks assault 1t.
made Sumner an invalid for years and
permanently injured his health: yet the
victim bore the bully no grudgc What
ever extremes Sumner advocated were
not for the purpose Of revenge or pun
ishment. but strictly for what he sup
posed to be the welfare Of the negro.
Perhaps he was exhibiting his idealism
quite as much as his craftsmanship when
he advocated the removal from BATTLE
flags the names of victories won over
follow citizens. Whatever we may
think of his Judgment. there can be but
one opinion as to the magnanimity of
his character He never saw a wrong
that he dared not attack. and never de-
ceivcd himself with that most democrat
ling question. "What's the usc?' He
was prc-eminrntly Il man Of principles
and character "A tlantic
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
Something New.

It has always been conceded that no
ordinary paint equalled an enamel for
all interior decorative purposes, as the
former does not give the beautiful,
smooth, mirror-like surface that the
latter does
The economical housewife of to-day
has the walls. bath room and bedrooms
enameled, as once done it lasts for
years. Rubbed with a soft cloth once
in while, such rooms are kept clean
and healthy with practically no labor.
Old articles of furniture arc made to
look like new with coat of enamel
and give good service for years When
otherwise it would have been J;tcrs
sary to discard them.
In the past the price Of enamel has
been almost double that of paint. but
Florentine Enamel ColorS are sold at
the same price as ordinary mixed paint
and come ready for use. This brand Of
enamel is put up in tWenty-thrcc colors
and comes in all size packages from
pint to gallon cans. and we understand
that nearly all dealers of paint carry
it in stock OIL account Of the great de-
manu that exists for it, By writing
to the manufacturers. Bradley & Nroo-
man Co.. 2G23-:'1 1885, Dearborn street,
Chicago. and stating what color is de-
sired. anyone can get IL sample package
free of charge
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
The Route to the Pole.

Although the eastern coast Of Green
land is much nearer to Europe than lr
western. it is really much more A,<".>s-
iblc to explorers and far less is knnwl
about it. The eastern side OF that con
tintnt is colder than the other. \ small
branch of the gulf stream flows NJ thH
western coast and m!yitatt> the severity
of the temperature. That route to the
Pole. therefore. has proved the most pop
ular with explorers. Br;linard and Lock-
We're thus enabled to carry the American
flag to above the SD parallel Of latitude.
P,arA chose this path rs the most prom
Using. And the Norwegian. Syrr,lrup,
who fnlluWtH him up to the .\rri' r.
=ionS two summers ago. did likewise. =
New York Tribune
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
HOW FORTUNES CAN BE MADE.
The Late c. p. Huntington Said it is
by the Chemistry of Manufactures.

Mr.. Huntington was of the opinion that
tho field Of chemistry applied to CONNER
cial ends offered the greatest of the OPP
portunities probably for amassing wealth
which will open up in this country in the
twentieth century. The great fortunes
from the development Of the tranSporta-
ton business have been made. Hereafter
there is to be more and more distribution
OF those fortunes. But Mr. Huntington
not long ago said that if IL chemist were
to make 4 discovery OF some combination
that would take the place of rubber he
would have 1T his hand Il fortune quite
as great as that gained by ReSsemrr
when he discovered his cheap process of
ma king steel. In fact, Mr. Huntington
declared that II he We're Il younger man.
nc would go to Africa or South America
and undertake. the cultivation of rubber
Whllc at the same time he would keep in
close alliance with all the chemists, with
the hope that they might he able to make
artificial rubber.
Sc: too: he said that the chemist or
the bntanlst who was able to discover in
some leaf or shrub or annual plant Just
the qualities that ara iii spruce timber
and by Il chemical or scientific process of
which he had the trade mark or the
secret, was able to deliver u pulp t. paper
manufacturers as good as thar CT spruce
timber, would not wait long for wealth
or enormous wealth. and in gaining riches
10" himself would add greatly 10 the
wealth of the world HOLLAND, in Phila-
dt!lhia Press.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
Your Poor Back

Aches and aches and aches Every move
meEt hurts. Standing, lying, sitting.
walking. always aches. You may have
relitf if YOU will. Science knows why
your back aches. Science has given tn.
word Dodd'$ Kidney Pills. They never
fail. Thousands who have doubled ,iu>f
AS YOU DO now. have tried and proven
them, Their evidence YOU have. They
say they have l"en cared. Many had
tired everything else and given up hope
Many had been given up by the dortnr<
Thry say that they have been completely
cured by the use OF Dodd's Kidney Pills
You. too, may be cured. DO not suffer
\ moment longer. Re sure YOU got Tie
genuine Dodh'S Kidney Pills
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
Wart as IL RarO.nete:..

William Crci=rr Of Worthwhile. Mirh
is Il human barometer. He has 4 larut.
Wart on one Of his checks, and during the
dry weather it is small and rather dry.
When Il storm is coming 1wruty hours
notice Is given Mr.. Crriger by this vari
swelling to two or three times it's l,crna!
S>lzc During the late drnuth Mr..
'r'grr WAS the object of much pr,>ni-
when rain would come, in order to SAVE,
fhtlr corn and potatoes. The day lrf:r:,
the rain did GENE the wart began grow
ing larger and Creiyrr was sure the
dr"uth would be broken. and it was. He
l. locked upon as hrttrr than the, govern
mfnt SutS>rrS Of Wc3thc probabilities.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
America Leads in Wallpaper.

Fifty Years ago wallpaper was i'm
ported from half dozen different Euro
,,ean countries. but even before the adop-
ton y; the Dingley tariff American ma
chine methods turned the scales. In point
Of artistic patterns, France may still be
slightly ahead. Her gobelin textures are
inimitahle, and German chemists have
IF, cts ut minimum expense. In
every other respect America is taking:
the lead. Labor-saving contrivanccS. I'LL.
'lrrHmt of in Europe, have reduced the
ros' OF printing. sizing and rolling two
Thirds - In.lianapOlis Press.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
Detected Dy TeleSCODe.

\ telescope was recently being tested
at the Rausch & Lomb optical works, at
Rochester, \. Y, and it was turned on
Il bridge and the observer saw il young
thief take tub Of butter from a wagon
and conceal it. The police were telc-
phoned to and the thief was captured as
he was attempting to carry away his
prize q few hours later. This is an in
teresting use Of the telescope
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
What DO the Children Drink:

DON'T give them tea or coffee. Have
YOU tried the new food drink called
GRAl\-O? 1t is delicious and nouriSh-
ing, and takes the place Of coffee. The
moro GrainO YOU give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made OF pure
grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of Coffee
but costs about Il as much. All grocers
sell it. 15c and CSC.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
Japan Its Own Military Instructor.

The Japanese army is organized upon
German lines, which supplantcd the
French system in 1872. Since 1880 the
He does not think the British training a
thorough one for service in the field
Common sense chose them the German
system. but they love the British nation
They are natural allies OF Tommy Atkins.
because they look upon his history as 4
record of bravery and courage and honor.
-- london EXPRESS.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
SPINNING WHEEL.

HERE HE IS.
A trace Of imbeciii Il,
a popinjay's varie Z,
An absence of humili Il,
\ posture in sO:ie II,
A want of genCro>i II,
4 lump Of rash temeri T..
Some summarizes verbSSi y,
\ vein Of inslnceri 7,
No visible abili Il,
y studied incivili T,
An ove.plus Of vani T.
An evident inani r.
Starch linen In immensi +,
A dress without congrui r.
a wit Of utter den!i II,
And there's your mnSher to Il +.
London Answers.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
Try Grain-O! FRY Grain.O

Ask your grocer today to show YOU 4
package OF GRAl\O, the new FOOD
drink that takes the place Of coffee
The children may drink it without injury
as we'll as the adult. Al! who try it like
it. GRA1\O has that rich seal brown
Of Moe ha or Java. bur it is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate Ston-
ach receives it without Distress On'-
fourth the price of coffee. 15c and .,JJc
Der packagt Sold by all "rOccrs.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
To Fit the Case.

A superintendent of Congregational
Sunday school in England relates the fol-
lowing true incident: The title of the les
son WAS '"The Rich Young Man, and the
golden text, "One thing thou lackest."
\ lady teacher in the primary class asked
4 little tot to repeat the two, and looking
unbluShing told her, "One thing thou
lackest-a rich young man.'-Ram's
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
Oldest Love Letter.

The oldest love letter in the world is 4
proposal of marriage for the hand of an
Egyptian princess, made $500 years ago.
It is in the form of an inscribed brick,
and is therefore not only the Oldest but
the most substantial love letter ever writ
ten.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-09-21
\ Peculiar Spanish River.

tniunr properties are possessed by 'h'
River Tinto. in Spain. 1t pctritic> tn"
sand of it's bed. and if Il stone falls in Mo
stream and alight> upon another in 4 few
months they unite and become one :>tr l9..
Fish cannot live in it's WATERS