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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-03-09
Some of Their Own Medicine.

Manila, March 2.-Col. Anderson, with
the hirty-eighth infantry, employing
the insurgents own tactics, has am
pushed the enemy near Batangas.
Through spies Col. Anderson learned
that detachment of insurgents would
pass certain road. He posted his SOL
diers concealed among the trees lining
the road, and when the enemy arrived
the Americans volleyed, killing twenty
four insurgents, wounding thirty and
capturing several. Some arms and am
munition were captured. The effect of
the blow has been salutary. The enemy
in that location are dismayed.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-03-09
Typhoid Fever at Ladysmith.

London, March 6.-Surgeon Treves
cables from Ladysmith that the condi-
tion Of the town is most deplorable and
that there are 500 cases of typhoid
fever. Lavish supplies of comfort are
now in place, however.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-03-09

Washington, March 6.-General Cor
bin today turned over to Mrs. Lawton,
widow of the late General Lawton. the
fund subscribed by people of the country.
1t amounted to $9S, ,432.07.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-03-09

PIums in Kansas.
Topeka, Kas., March 4.-The state
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-03-09
The Story Has Spread Like Wild Fire

Every Man, Woman and Child in Cofax in the suburbs
in the country everywhere, everybody is talking about
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-03-09
SAILORS IN SOUTH LUZON
Gallant Achievements of a Naval
Lieutenant's Force

Washington, March 2.-The navy do.
partment today received from Admiral
Watson at Manila a more detailed ac.
count than was furnished by General
Otis Of Lieutenant Gibbons successful
raid into the southern parts of Iuzon
where the insurgents are said to he max.
ing their last stand. The two officers of
the hospital ship Relief, referred to in
Admiral Natson's cablegram, are Fred
nopp, thlrd officer OF the ship, and
Charles Blandtord, assistant engineer.
3oatswaln's Mate Juraschaka was one
OF the five men attached to the gunbOat
Marlveles who were captured October l6
last oil the southern coast of Luzon
while landing nOn-combatants. Some
OF the party were badly wounded. one
fatally, but Juraschaka was captured
unhurt.
Watson's cOmmendation of Gibbons
exploit will be placed on the records of
the department.
Gibbons is a native Of Michigan and
did much to organize the naval militia
force OF the country.
WatsOn's CabIegram.
Admiral Watson's cablegram foIIows.
ARMED transport AIava received from
military governor Sunday. Commits
stoned Immediately Gibbons was
placed in command with a crew and ma
rines from the Brooklyn. He proceeded
the same day on information received
to the Gulf of Rajay. He returned to-
day with sos rescued Spanish prisoners.
eight American soldirrs, two officers Of
the hospital ship relief and theee sur
rendered Filipino officers. The prompt
ness and zeal of Gibbons and the de-
tachment commended. All well. Boat
swain's Mate Juraschaka surrendered by
the insurgents February 1G."
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-03-09
The New Line of Spring Goods at Aaron Kuhn's
New Spring Waists

New Arrivals Clever, captivating;
from original models by Ducet, Worth,
and other world renowned fashion
moulders-Waists of every conceivable
color, design and make, with fancy
fronts, tucked and pleated backs,
No YOkes, mcolded in ddt9'y wsisfs. sG!SFs,
Hemstitched Waists-Tucked Waists
in short the choicest assortment ever
brought to Colfax-at prices lower than
feT beT l4Tstt, fSsf tbSra RSmfms ape No YOkes
in the up-to-date Waists for the Spring
and Summer of 1900.
Every one Of our Waists guaranteed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
PRATT INSTITUTE.

The rugs which have been exhibition in the
gallery Of the library building have been taken
down TO give place 10 collection OF Lockwood
pottery, which viii be exhibition in the gallery
during May. There sixty rare pieces Of the
pottery. showing delicacy OF design. The pottery
Will be supplemented by a part Of the Institute
collection Of textiles which will be exhibited at the
time.
Jacob A. Riis gave a talk the work which
was done last year In the New-York Fairgrounds
to the members Of the Society for Parks and Play
grounds. which held Of its public meetings at
the Institute on Thursday evening. The lecture
we'll illustrated by a number Of slides show
ing the New-York work
The director of the High School and the school
faculty will give reception 10 the members of the
senior class and their parents the evening of
May l. These class receptions have become a
feature OF the High School. and are greatly en-
joyed by the students and their fathers and
mothers.
A lecture "CaCaOgues'' given TO the
Library Training School, Friday. by F P Hills
OF the Public Library Of Newark.
Miss NJ W Piummer. the director OF the library
Library School at Albany. Her subjects were
Some italian Libraries and Some Educational
Phases of Library Work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
ADELPHI ACADEMY

A movement is foot TO supply Adelph with
portraits of all the former principals of the Acad-
envy. The first the list, Professor John
Lockwood and Colonel Homer B. Sprague, are still
living, while their three successors, Stephen G.
Taylor, Albert c. Perkins and John 5 Crombie
dead.
The Self-Government Association among the
boys CT the sub-cOllegtate department held its an
nual election on Wednesday. with the following re-
suit; President, Frank c. Beach; ice-president
George q. Reynolds; secretary, Fred L. Hum
phrey; Executive Committee, Frank II. Appleton
A. Bernard Recknagel ana George H Roberts.
The remainder OF the Lillian Foster Memorial
Fund has been expended In the purchase OF a re-
production from Burne-Joness picture OF Hope "
II is a beautiful panel. l2X+0 inches In size
Professor Peckham has just returned from
short lecture trip through Michigan He spoke al
the Port Huron High School. the Ypsanti Normal
School and Oberlin College. Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
CHIEF DEVERY TAXING A REST
COMMISSIONERS YORK AND ABELL LAY
TROUBLE IN QUEENS TO OLD LONG
ISLAND CITY POLICE FORCE.

President York of the Police Board and Com
missioner Abel were the only Police Commissioners
who appeared at Headquarters yesterday. Both
declined to make any general statement in regard
TO the presentment of the Queens County Grand
Jury. The only thing that either would say was
that the police of Queens had been forced in a
body upon the Commissioners by the courts. The
Police Commissioners they added. had directly
after consolidation when they took office, refused
recognize the Long Island City police The lat
ter took their into court. and forced the Com
missioners to accept them as a part of the city
force. Neither Commissioner would say anything
about the part of the presentment that refers TO
Chief Devery Patrolman White
Among the visitors 10 Police Headquarters yes
terday afternoon was ex-Mayor Patrick Jerome
Gleason Of Long Island City He appeared TO at
tach little Importance the Grand Jury's findings.
The Grand Jury had about fifty indictments cut
against me- in my day. said he. "and the jurors
would not convict me. The people over in Queens
not reformers They want good time. For
all that, there has been less crime in Long Island
City than in any of the other seven towns OF
Queens in the last twenty-five years.
Chief Dsvery has been taking a rest for three
days and was not at Headquarters at all yester-
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
DECISION F4TORING FIREMEy.
MEMBERS OF BROOKLYN FORCE ENTITLED T.
MANHATTAN RATING

A decision important to Brooklyn fremen was
handed down yesterday by Justice Dickey. OF the
Supreme Court. in the case of George w Hurst
who sued the city for $50 0S. and Cornelius y.
Donovan. who sued for $3.50 13 With Justice
Dckey's decision a precedent. the city may be
involved in suits aggregatiHg many thousands OF
dollars. brought by Brooklyn hremen. Hurst was
appointed the Old Brooklyn force February /.
1895. a fireman Of the second grade on Decem-
Der "a mis- salary increased by the Fire Com
missoners TO $1,000 Justice Dickey decided that
when the fire forces of Brooklyn and New-York
were consolidated Hurst entitled to be placed
in the grade in the New-York Fire Department
10 which ne was attached in Brooklyn at the time
Of the consolidation. This would place him in the
third grade according the rate Of the Compensa-
ton. on February l. 1898. he was advanced 20 the
second grade at a salary OF 800, and on February
/ 1899 he was transferred the first grade with a
salary OF 81. 400 The OF Donovan similar
The contention OF the city that the men
would have to serve the requisite number OF years
from the day OF consolidation to secure a promo
ton, regardless Of the number OF which they
had served on the Brooklyn force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
PLANNING FOR BROOKLYN TUNNEL
MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION COMMIT.
TEE CONSIDERING ROUTE-UNITED
ACTION NEEDED.

As pointed out by members Of the Rapid Transit
Commission Brooklyn will get i tunnel TO Manhat-
tan in quicker time If there is unanimity OF opin-
Ton as the plans for the location Of the tunnel
The Importance Of this aspect OF gaining better
transit facilities is felt by the Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION Of Brooklyn. The Committee OF Fifty OF
that body will Tuesday evening in the
rooms OF the Manufacturers Building, No. 1873
Montague-sl A report will be heard from the
Committee Bridges Tunnels and Ferries. and
the report, when finally adopted. probably Will
have the united support of the residents OF Brook
Ign. 1t said but there official authority as
yet for the statement, that the committee Will
recommend that the tunnel be built from the City
Hall in Manhattan 70 the Borough Hall in Brook
lyn A further proposition is TO continue the tun-
mel from the Borough Hall due east across Brook
lyn TO East New-York
James T Hole. secretary OF the Manufacturers
Association, who is OF the leading spirits in the
for better underground transit facilities, said
yesterday:
This Committee Of Fifty is a representative body.
1t is sectional in its character, nor is II com
part Of the boroughs OF Queens and Brooklyn.
What is most needed now IS decided and united &C
ton. The best plan, TO my view, is the scheme 10
have the tunnel to Brooklyn terminate at the City
6e sbnnd he East NYork What is most
needed is concerted action and a united plan
Alexander E. orr president Of the Rapid Transit
Commission said yesterday.
The Commission will be extremely glad to listen
all suggestions for the proposed extension OF the
rapid transit system Brooklyn. The people Of
Brooklyn ought to get together and decide among
themselves where they want the tunnel and where
II is most needed Some people think that the Com
mission go work and build the tunnel them
selves. but that is a foolish mistake II ought to
be borne in mind that no tunnel can be built unless
bidder and contractor car be secured TO build and
operate it under the provisions of the law.
l a resident Of Brooklyn, and I believe that IL
would be great thing for the borough TO have
tunnel. The sentiments expressed by Mayor Van
Wyck when ground broken for the Manhattan
subway are encouraging. and I believe that the
finances Of he city are au-sut1cient for the pUr-
poses OF extending the subway to Brooklyn. The
Commission is waiting hear from the Brooklyn
people what they want.
The South Brooklyn Beard OF Trade viii
Friday night consider the question Of a tunnel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
ANOTHER CONTEST FOR COFFEY
O'DONNELL TO SEND A DELEGATION TO
THE STATE CONVENTION.

II is said that the opponents Of Senator
Michael J. Corey will contest the seating OF the
Cofrey delegates in the State Convention. The
men who candidates for election delegates
the O'Donnell ticket will probably make the
contest Senator COrey's men have credentials
from the Police Department. and any attempt at
contest will only reveal the State leaders Cot
fey's mastery Of the situation in his district.
Supreme Court Justice Maddox yesterday signed
the formal order compelling the Democratic
County Committee to restore Senator Coffey to the
rolls one Of its members Copies Of the paper
We're then served Commissioner Morett. the
chairman OF the County Committee The order
directs the County Clerk issue the writ, and
the writ directs the County Committee 10 rein
state Senator Cofey forthwith and to make q
return of the manner IN which it obeys the direc-
ton of the Court
There will be a meeting OF the Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee some time this week for the
purpose Of fixing dates for holding the Assembly
and Congress District conventions. Senator Cot-
fey will be on hand and will probably be recog-
niZed. The counsel for the machine thought that
appeal from the decision of Justice Maddox
would act stay, but such is not the case IL IS
said
Charles J. Patterson is prepa- ing the papers for
appeal from Justice MaddoXs decision and II
is hoped TO have decision from the Appellate
Division by June Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
THE PILGRIMS TO ROME SAIL.
BISHOP MCCONNELL MAKES A NUMBER OF
TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several hundred Catholics went the pier OF
the North German Lloyd Line in HObo8en. yester-
day TO bid godspeed 20 Bishop Mcdonnell and the
Catholic priests and laymen who sailed on the
steamship Trave for Naples. The pilgrims and
their friends had reached Hobokeu from Brook
lyn on the ferryboat Clinton. which had been FUR
nished for the occasion by Julian D Fairchild.
president OF the Union Ferry Company
Bishop Mcdonnell held a reception on the upper
deck Of the Trave. where he received dozens OF Of
ferings Of handsome flowers. One OF the pieces
was floral nitre four feet high, with the motto
OF the diocese "Justtia ct Pax" across the front
1t was the gift OF the faculty and seminarians OF
St Johns Seminar The saloons OF the various
priests had been decorated with flowers by mem
bers Of their parishes.
The tugboat II. Moran. occupied by the members
OF the Mauhasset Club. OF which one OF the pill
grtrns. Under Sheriff Dunno, is member, accom-
panied the Trave 10 Quarantine
Bishop Mcdonnell before starting made a NUN
Der OF transfers and assignments OF new priests
in the diocese The transfers were as roiIoWs-
The Rev John O'Nein acting pastor OF St Bene-
dict Joseph's Church. Morris Park. Long Island.
until the appointment OF the Rev ?. ]. Fahey, as
permanent pastor is be IN charge as acting pas
tor OF ST. Peters Church. Hicks and Warren sts-.
during the absence of the Rev. Maurice F1tzser-
aid: the Rev. Louis y. Martel assistant pastor OF
St MlchaeTs Church. Flushing. Long Island, to St
Mary's Church ROsIyn. Long Island. as acting pas
during the absence Of the Rev Martin !
Hogan the Rev John WilnRrn TO ST. Mary. Star
OF Setr EtoChs&Ne4 us ES'9NOA
the absence OF the Rev. Michael q. Flaunery; the
Rev Martin Lang assistant pastor OF All Saints
Church, St Benedict's Church Fu!ton-st,, near
Ralph-ave., acting pastor during the absence
of the Rev. John NJ. Hanselnan, the Rev John NJ
kieIy of Brentwood, Long Island. as acting pas
OF ST James's Pro-Cathedral, Jay-st. during
the absence OF the Rev Peter J. Douohue- The
Rev. James H Kelly. OF St James's Pro-Cathecral.
will go the Brentwood church
Assignments of newly ordained priests were made
as follows: The Rev John Robinson 10 St Mary-s.
ROsIyn, Long Island; the Rev. Francis Uleau. St
AIchaeTs Church Flushing. Long Island; the Rev
Thomas CIoke. ST. Thomas AQuinas's Church.
-f0rH- and EOIIrT6 HAY no Rev
ST. Jamess Pro-CatheGral Jay-sr-5 the Rev. John
Nahb All Saints Church. Throop-avs and Thorn
ton-st. the Rev Conrad LUJZ, Holy Trinity. Mont
rcse-ave.; Tobias Farenkopf, St AlOysiuss Church.
OnderdOnk-ave. and StauhOpe-st-, the Rev John
Schefrel Our Lady OF Mercy. DebevOise Place: the
Rev. Thomas Quinn, Visitation, Verona and Rich
ard SITS. and the Rev. John Patterson, Transdgura-
ton, Marcy-ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
SENATOR NORTON DEFEATED.
DELEGATES IN lid ASSEM-
BLY, DISTRICT.

MIneoIa, Long Island, April S--The Democrats
of the lid Assembly District OF Queens met hero
to-day 10 elect three delegates the State Con-
veution. The meeting resulted IN the defeat OF
Senator James Norton. the former Democratic
leader OF Nassau County. by the followers OF John
T. Madden. the Democratic leader OF Queens Sem
ator Norton was nominated by delegates from
Oyster Bay He opposed by Philip T. Cronin.
Of Far Rockaway. Twenty-seven delegates from
Hampstead and the Fifth Ward OF Queens Borough
were pledged vote for the latter. and this
majority Of the delegates CrOnin elected
Senator Norton received - votes The other dele
gates who ara followers CT Madden. Josiah l..
Pearsau, OF North Hampstead. and Ruiot v.
Brewer. OF Hampstead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
POLICE PREVENT DOG FIGHT.

TWENTY SIX MEN ARRESTED IN CORONA
A WOMAN GIVES THE INFORMATION.
The police learned Friday that dog fight was
take place at Frederick Strohsners saloon, at
Orchard-st. and Myrtle-Gve-, Corona At midnight
Captain White. of Newtown, accompanied by Ser
geant Powers and thirteen men made a raid on
the place and captured the proprietor and twenty
five men who had gathered TO see the fight. One
OF the dogs seized by the police 1t is owned
in New-York. The other dog had not yet arrived
II belonged in Newtown. All the prisoners were
from Manhattan.
The prisoners were arraigned before Magistrate
ConnOrton yesterday The owner Of the saloon was
held $500 bail and the other prisoners were held
in 800 each. except one. who was fined 50 Twelve
of the were able TO furnish bonds; the Others
locked UP.
The exposure came about through a woman. a
named Thompson asked his wife II she
thought he would better go to the fight and she
told him she would consider the matter. Then she
went to Captain White and told him about the
fight The captain said he wouldn't advise Thomp-
to go, and that he would go in his place The
followed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
The Thirty-hfth Anniversary Of the Brook
lyn Club. lSe5-ieOO.
The Day We Celebrate.

Edward NJ. Grout. president of the club, pre-
sided. Seated with him the head table were
Justices Willard Bartlett, Edgar NJ. Cullen. W. W.
Goodrich. Edward w. Hatch, Almet F. jerks and
Woodward and General BENJAMIN F. Tracy
Speeches were made by General Tracy. ex-Justce
Augustus Van Wyck, Joseph c. Hendrix Justice
jerks, Justice Cullen and Justice Woodward. The
dinner under the direction Of the House Com
nittee. composed of Edward F. Patchen John A
MECKay and Julian D. Fairchild. Others present
the dinner
Frederick C. Ashley George P Merrill.
Henry Adams. Albert r Moore.
A. Abraham II J. F. Kracke
Edward H Baker. H NJ Mexican.
lanes D. Bell. John NJ. Mosler.
Edward c. Schuman.
William II. Buffum. p. II. McNulty
A. NJ Cahoone. ward PatChen
Felix Campbell. Samuel r Probasco.
William J. Carr. James II. Race.
George w. Chauncey. J. A Radcliffe.
Thomas 3. Clarke. 9. Russell
Marshall T. Davidson. John L. Shea.
Captain J. A. Smith, C.S.N. Daniel NJ Somers.
George F. Dobson. Ernest Staples.
Henry Earle. John A. Sterry.
William f. Shevltn
Edward l. Graef. \. Tweedy
Colonel William Hester. William NJ. Anden-
Joseph P Howell. Augustus Van Wyck.
George Lucas. 5. S Whtehouse.
ChaunCey Marshall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
POULTNET BIGELOWS GREAT SPECIE.

London letter In The Philadelphia Post
An honor has fallen Poultney Bigelow that hs
little dreams OF. There a meeting OF the
Whitefriars Club. the club that entertained Mark
Twain long ago when the humOrist delivered
his famous aphoriSm, When in doubt tell thu
truth" and the night spent IN on-yoSIr-raet
discussion OF the stage. Gren the dramatic critic
and sometime manager Of the independent Theatre
was the guest OF the evening and led on the ora
tory. He was followed BY many distin xuished
hghts-authors. journalists actors and ordinary
mortalS. When the debate at it's height there
We're loud calls for Bigelow. bur Il discovered
that he had slipped away unObserved. When the
evening came 10 end II was necessary TO decide
who had made the best speech or the night WITH
out dissenting voice the non speakern vuteA ths
honor 10 Poultney BigeIow. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
GENERAL CHRISTENSEN SAILS
MANY OF HIS FRIENDS BID HIM GooDB..

MANY OF his FRIENDS BID HIM GOODBY- \
General c. T. Christensen sailed for ChristiantA
on the Thingvala, OF the Scandinavian Line. yes
terday afternoon. He has given up the presidency
Of the Brooklyn Trust Company. and viii not
hereafter engage IN active business. Yesterday
morning he said goodby his friends IN his Office
in the trust company His callers included the
officers OF many OF Brooklyn's financial instiru-
tons
At the request OF the General the Danish So
,ieties OF Brooklyn and Manhattan abandoned
plan for a formal Ieavetaktug he feared hts
health would stand the strain II will be four
months before he returns. II he persuade
Mrs. Christensen 20 Join him the Continent IN
the fall his trip Will be prolonged.
General Christensen Is looking forward with the
keenest interest "A visit 20 Oberammergau. where
he will the Passion PLAY He secured tickets
for this after Re decided IN give up active
life. about ago. Other places that viii De
visited by the General are Munich, Dresden and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
CHARGED WITH NATURALIZATION FRArDs

Louis Perry. of No. 2127 Bergen-st. pleaded not
guilty yesterday in the United States District
Court to two indictments for the forgery Of natu-
razation papers. It is said Perry received s24 from
two men for fraudulent naturalization papers Hts
method, it is said, to get accompce who
had been properly naturalized TO come into court
say that he had lost his papers and ask that a
duplicate set be made OUT for him. This was sell
dom refused, and the duplicate given Perry
Then, it is alleged, with an eraser, he would rub
out the and have the set ready for any man
who wanted TO become citizen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
FIGHT FOR TRANSFERS IN BROOKLYN
BROADWAY BOARD OF TRADE EXPECTS ANSWER
FROM COMPANY TOMORROW.

The Broadway Board Of Trade expects an answer
tomorrow from the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Com
pany in regard TO its request for transfers TO and
from the lines connecting with Broadway. A dele
cation from the Transit Committee Of the Board
will visit the officers Of the company at Il a m
tomorrow to receive replies to their propositions
II the replies not favorable the Board OF Trade
intends to continue the fight by going to the Rail
road Commission and II necessary to the Legts-
lature winter.
Similar organizations in East New-York and
GIreenpOinr have offered TO cooperate with the
broadway Board OF Trade. Edwin s Piper, presi-
dent of the organization, has appointed a number
Of committees TO look after the various interests
Of the Eastern District
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-29
INVALID CARRIED TO WIFE's DEArHBEE

Elmer Ross. forty-ive years old. of No. 700 Leon
ard-st. who has been during the last six weeks a
patient IN Seney Hospital, suffering from acute
muscular paralysis, was strapped TO lnvand's
chair and taken back his home yesterday. His
chair rolled 10 the side OF the bed where lay
mis- wife in her last illness. When life left his
ne lost consciousness, but afterward revived He
will be taken back TO Seney Hospital Monday af-
ternoon, after the funeral OF his wife. An opera
ton Will be performed which may restore him