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New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
GHOSTLY BURGLARS IN HARLEM
THEY WALK ON ROOFS, FLASH LANTERNS
IN woMEN's EYES AND GET AWAY.

THEY WALK ON ROOFS FLASH LANTERNS
IN wOMEN's EYES AND GET AWAY
The residents of the block of East One-hun-
dred- and twenty -eighth-st., between Lexington
and Park aves.. believe a concerted attempt by
a gang OF burglars is being made to get some
Of their valuables, four attempts have been
made within the last twenty-four hours TO get
into their houses The home of Mrs Frank
Thornton, at No. 125 East One-hundred- and
twenty-eighth-st, visited Monday morn
ing. She has diamonds and other gems which
she says are worth S10O0O but the burglar was
frightened off. Mrs. Jennie Dewey, at No. 116;
Mrs. Bessie Forbes No 11S, and Mrs. Chap
man, at No. 100 We're with their families,
aroused by a burglars visits yesterday morning
Laura Sessens, a colored servant in the
ploy of Mrs. Thornton, was awakened by foot
steps on the roof of the house, at about go
o'clock Sunday morning. She aWoke another
servant. and they listened for a while and
heard crash Of glass. They went into the hall
and were blinded for a few seconds by the light
Of dark lantern They fed into the room
and locked the door opening the window. from
which they shouted for help.
Mrs. Thornton was awakened by the crash
of glass, and ran upstairs. The binding fash
Of the lantern turned in her eyes and she
ran on till she got to the servants room, where
she pounded on the door for some seconds before
the girls would let her in. They heard some
body dash up the ladder to the roof. and away.
In another minute the police had up, but
they could find any burglars.
AT l o'clock yesterday morning Mrs Deweys
son-in-law, Joseph Howard. was alarmed by
some one walking over the tin roof of the house.
He got his revolver and started out to find the
man. The people in Mrs Forbess house and in
that of Mrs. Chapman, were also aroused by
some one trying TO get in by way of the scut-
lie, and when the lights III every of theirs
and other houses had been lighted and the
police had come around to the number of
score. a search was made for burglars, but none
was found. While the search going
of the tenants of a house in the neighborhood
who had been looking for the police station, told
the sergeant that there were burglars about his
home, and more policemen We're sent around.
Thy helped the first detail, but could find no
thieves
All the houses visited are brownstone fronts
and contain valuables which burglars would be
glad to get and the residents are wondering how
soon another visit will be paid them.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
DID NOT LEAVE HIS JOB.
Gould Hold Down Any Amount of Work
when Properly Fed.

4 young man clerk in a large store in Kan
sas Clty had curious experience with food, as
related 10 his health He says: About ten
months ago a dizziness came upon me each
morning. kept growing worse. and a headache
would lnvarla bly, come on IN the afternoon and
after meals would have vomiting spells which
WDL!d leave me very weak; also there was a
burning sensation in the locality Of my heart,
and many nights l have not slept a wink.
physician whom ! consulted, told 10
give up my position at once and go 10 some
watering place for my health for If I did not, it
would only be a question OF a short time until
give up my position but my condition kept
getting worse, and finally my skin turned TO
sort OF greenish color. appetite left and I was
thoroughly discouraged
About this time our grocer by mistake sent
up a package Of Grape Nuts instead OF some
other goods ordered / thought / would try it.
having no idea that il would in any way benefit
my health, but the first day after using the
1000 noticed decided change in my condi-
Non- Ny severe headache did not appear as
usual and began 10 have appetite.
thought at first il the effect OF medi
clne was taking, but one Of the family sug-
NUS had the reputation Of being great nerve
builder IN order 10 be cure / quit taking any
neolclne whatever. but continued the use of
Grape-Suts
On the eighth day the dizziness entirely dis
Spptafeo. and the headaches were very slight
telt almost like a new man and in three weeks
sfter began using the food entirely well.
Ehd am now in better health than / have ever
beeh- Ny own case proves the truth of the
calm that Grape-Nuts food is a great vitaliZer
Siio brain food" Vim. j. Woods. 1717 Holmes
ri, Kansas City. Mo
People are gradually learning that health de-
pehos on food. and the wiser the selection OF
Looo- the more perfect the condition Of health.
sooo n existence, and is perfectly cooked and
ready for instant use.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
Old HARLEM BUSINESS IN TROUBLE
PETITION IN INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY FILED
AGAINST DAVID NJ WILLIAMS.

A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed
yesterday against David N. Williams. doing bust
ness as D. NJ Williams Co. who has large
drygoods department store at one-hundred-and-
tventv-ffth-st and Third-ave. Mr.. Willams's
store is one Of the landmarks OF the Harlem East
Side He has been in business there for twenty
years.
The petition was filed by Myers. Goldsmith &
T2ronner for three credtors-the H. B. Clahin Com
many SIS; Wolters Goldberg & Co, SIS. and Rosa
selonick s4S7. 1t alleged that Mr.. Williams
is tnsolvent had transferred merchandise and &C
counts receivable the value OF $4,000 TO various
nersons 10 give preference and for an antecedent
fndeh+e5ness and had also conveyed or removed a
large part OF his property Mr., Goldsmith. OF
N1vers Goldsmith & Bronnsr, said that he under
S46od rhe liabilities $4,000. nominal assets
SSN0 0o and actual assets probably SLS5,O00
M WilIiams's troubles attributed 10 dull
trade last summer and poor fall trade on account
Of the mild weather In order TO keep the business
yoinr and take advantage of the Christmas holiday
trade, Theodore NJ Taft was appointed receiver by
nudge Brown OF the United States District Court.
vyifh bond Of N2o,OO.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
BROKERS GO TO THE WALL.
TWO FIRMS ASSIGN. A THIRD is SUS-
PENDED. AND A FOURTH FAILS TO
MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS

Three stock brokerage concerns came to grief
yesterday. and fourth found itself unable to
meet its obligations at the Consolidated Ex-
change clearing house promptly on time, al
though it may extricate itself from its embar-
rassment to-day. None Of the suspensions in
VolVed important amounts.
Harris & Co.. general brokers and commits
sion men, at No. 80 Broadway, made an
signment without preferences to A C. MacNulty.
lawyer of No. 220 Broadway Mr.. MacNulty
estimates the liabilities at $4,000 and the as
sets at from $4,000 to $4,000. He will prepare
an inventory Of assets and liabilities al the
earliest possible moment The concern, which is
not connected with either the Stock Con-
sclldated Exchange, is a corporation organized
about eighteen months ago The failure is said
to have resulted from the sharp advance in the
stock market. the corporations customers. it is
understood, having been backward in furnishing
the additional margins required for carrying
their accounts
Alvan c. Hooper doing business A c.
Hooper & Co., stock broker at No. 50 Broad
way, made an assignment in the afternoon TO
Francis Duffy. Mr. Hooper formerly Of
Baltimore. and began the present business on
August l, 1898. He had partner for two
months. He was then alone until January of
this year, when he had another partner until
March. Mr.. Hooper bought seat on the Con-
vember. 1899. Charles Fox. of No 8 Broad-st-, the
attorney for the assignee. said that Mr.. Hooper's
assignment was attributed to his heavy outside
speculatiops. Mr.. Fox added that for some time
Hooper had plunged heavily in all the mar
kets. and at last came out a loser. All the prop
erty Is in the hands Of the assignee, Mr.. Duffy.
1t was impossible for Mr.. Fox to make esti
mate Of the liabilities.
The suspension of ]. Fletcher Shera, of No 6
Wall-st,. announced in the afternoon on the
Stock Exchange, Of which he has been mem
Der since April 80, 1900. having been prior to
that time in partnership with Charles ]. Town
send under the firm name of Townsend & Shera,
stock brokers. Mr. Shera had outstanding
contracts on the Stock Exchange and his sus-
pension had effect upon the market A rep
reSentative of Mr.. Shera said the suspension was
caused by rumors as to Mr.. Shera's solvency.
The amount involved was comparatively small,
he added and Mr.. Shera hoped soon TO adjust
his affairs and resume business. Mr. Shera was
asked to make statement regarding the nature
of the reports alleged to have been circulated
to his detriment, but he sent out word that
he could not discuss the matter for publication.
s. NJ Hibbard & Co.. brokers. at No. so Broad
way, failed meet their obligations at at
the clearing house of the Consolidated Stock and
Petroleum Exchange. Under the rules of the
Exchange the firm has twenty-four hours to
make its contracts good Mr.. Hibbard said that
he expected to adjust his difficulties within that
time, and added that the amount involved was
less than 81 900. He said that the eulbarrass-
ment was due to ''the absence Of an enploye Of
the firm.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
AMERICAN STEEL ANp WIRE MEETING.

The regular monthly meeting OF the directors OF
the American Steel and Wire Company. held at the
local offices yesterday. without public interest
according TO the statement made by a member OF
the Board. The directors were In session for sew
eral hours. and discussed routine business. receiv-
ing statements from the various departments There
was a report that John w Gates had announced
himself favoring the publication OF the COM
pany's statement of earnings. and that he would
use his influence with the other members OF the
Board 70 that end. This was not confirmed. and no
ssafsment Of any kind dealing with the company's
&A1algU was issued
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
LEFT As DEAD IN JEROME PARK.
TWO MEN. BEATEN AND UNCONSCIOUS THE
VICTIMS OF FOOTPADs.

Thomas Hogan. thirty-two years old. was found
unconscious IN Jerome Park yesterday He had
been badly beaten. and could not remember any
thing that had happened Al Fordham Hospital
his wounds were pronounced serious IN his pock-
Ate u-are Sd and il is thought that footpad who
assaulted him was frightened away before he had
an opportunity of robbing his victim.
Yesterday morning Officer Johnson. Of the Kings
bridge station found William Coleman, twenty-six
wears old a fireman IN the Jerome Park Reservoir.
living in pool OF blood in the park, with his face
battered He unconscious He was removed
~ Eor5han Hospital. and later said that he had
heen attacked by an unknown man Sunday night as
he was walking through the park
Hogan is in the employ Of the Duerr Paving Com
papv which is doing some work at the reservoir.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
CONDITION OF THE INVOLVED BANK

CONDITION OF THE INVOLVED BANK.
LIABILITIES AND RESOURCES ON SEPTEMBER 8.
washington, Nov. 19-Controler Dawes has ap-
pointed Oliver P Tucker National bank examiner,
terporary receiver of the German National Bank
of Newport. Ky. MI Tucker telegraphed the Con-
trorer that he had taken charge, owing to the
discovery of a defacation amounting to about
Se5 COO and thereupon the Controller appointed him
temporary receiver. The officials here consider 1t
astonishing that a defalcation amounting to more
than the reserve of the bank could have remained
undiscovered for any length Of time, but they at
tempt to offer no explanation. Mr. Tucker mas
not yet furnished any details The latest examlna-
ton of the bank was made in May last.
The following is a statement of the condition OF
the bank as shown by its sworn report 10 the Con-
trolIer of the Currency under date Of September D.
1890:
Iiabilties-Capital stock. 400 000 surplus and un-
divided profits $50 $50 Al circulation, SIS 600; due 70
Sl6l lis As; deposits, 1854 S4 % borrowed
money, 80 900; total. S736 7lS a. 80
Resources-Loans and discounts, Sl3 451 81; United
States bonds circulation SIS 600; premium
on bonds sl03l 25; banking house. furniture ana
xtures S32 OH 2S real owned. $4 9S2 63 cash
on hand and with banks. S3O225 46; total SI3SnS IA
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
TO TUNNEL STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

Washington. Nov. 1S-A French engineer has fin
ished a plan by which the Spanish railroads
terminating at Gibraltar be connected by
means Of tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar
with the railroad lines of Morocco according to
Informal aton received the State Department from
United States Consul Monaghan, at Chennttx
Germany. Several persons interested in this novel
scheme in Morocco trying obtain per-
mission to build a railroad. Technically the plan
is said TO be possibility it II merely a ques-
ton OF boring through rock
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
SHORTER HOURS FOR MACHINIsTs.

Washington. Nov. l9.-By agreement between rep
reseptatives OF the National Metal Trades Associa-
ton and the International Association OF Ma
chnlsts the hours Of labor of machinists through
out the United Sta tes beginning to-day were re-
duced to nine and a half day. Beginning May Is.
1901 nine hours will constitute days work In
accordance with the agreement strikes and lock-
outs viii not be resorted tc IN the machinisLs
trade. All further disputes are TO be settleh 0s
arbitration
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
4 MYSTICAL BENEFIT.

Friends of Miss Martha Miner. the soprano. who
has been seriously Ill with typhoid fever for many
weeks. are arranging benefit for her TO be given
ar Knabe Hall on the afternoon OF Tuesday. No
vanber d at 3 o'clock. Many prominent solo musi-
clans OF this city volunteered their services.
and the Musical Art Society has also promised TO
sing under the direction OF Frank Damrosch.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
GOV ALIENS VISIT TO ST. THOMAS.
NOT CONNECTED WITH ANY PROJECT FOR Ac-
ouIRING THE DANISH WEST INDIES.

Washington Nov. 19-It is learned that the re-
ported visit of Governor Allen OF Porto Rico TO
St Thomas IS in no connected with any project
that NAV be in contemplation docking the acqui-
sition of the Danish West Indies by the United
States II is said the State Department that the
officials are not even advised OF Governor Allen
visit except through newspaper publications. ana
that he has no instructions relative TO St Thomas
constantin Brun the Danish Minister Wash
ineton called on Secretary Hay to-day to say fare
we'll preparatory to leaving Washington for seyera!
weeks II Is improbable that the Danish west
Indian proposition will come before Congress
which has the sole power to complete such ans
kind is taken II must originate in Copenhagen
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
TO CONSIDER WAR TAX REDUCTION
REPUBLICANS OF THE WAYS AND MEANS
COMMITTEE WILL MEET TO-DAY.

Washington Nov. 19.-SeveraI members of the
House Ways and Means Committee arrived in
" Nashington to-day. The Republican mem bers
will meet tomorrow TO consider bill modifying
the War Revenue law. Several plans have been
outlined for the proposed reduction of taxation
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
BLACK RABBIT MANAGER SENTENCED.

HE GETS FOURTEEN YEARS AND THE OTHER
MEN AWAIT LONG TERMS
Jules Dumont. the floor manager or the BLACK
Rabbit was convicted in Part " General Ses-
sions yesterday He was sentenced by Judge Cow
ing to fourteen years in Sing Sing The Black
Rabbit underwent raid on October by the Com
stock society when Dumont and four others were
arrested. In sentencing Dumont he Judge said
the prisoner had been convicted OF the most hor-
rible crime known to society
District Attorney Gardiner said II vas hard 70
get evidence against resorts like the Black Rabbit
because they had the police courts picketed and
were always warned when warrant was Issued
The District attorney added that the other four
prisoners arrested at the same time Dumont
would also be convicted and get long terms
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
JUDGMENTS AGAINST CHARLES NJ. REED

Two Judgments aggregating N0.2s4. were entered
Yesterday against Charles NJ Reed. formerly pro-
nretor OF the Hotel Victoria. in favor OF William
r Bergholz Mr.. Reed was tndorser on three notes
nR c " Haight.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
T4NN4NY SALARY INCREASES.
THE CONTROLLER TO SHOW HOW MANY
ARE DUE TO LEGISLATIVE MANDATE.

THE CONTROLLER TO SHOW HOW MANY
ARE DUE TO LEGISLATIVE MANDATE
The enormous increase in the cost of city govern
ment under the present Tammany administration
Is subject which is bound to attract much atten-
toh IN the Campaign next year. Tammany Off
cla4s are troubled already by the thought the
taxpayers will want know exactly why the bud
get toT ISI has reached the amount of $9S 49,
The budget for 1901 about $4,000 900 larger than
the oudeet Of 1887 How is il possible the tax
payers VIII ask, that an increase of $3Oo00OO0 a
year II 'he expenses of the city government could
nave been created without a systematic looting of
t-e C4'S oS the 1aInTnany administration? Let the
taxpayers examine the salary lists of the city as
Ihey are published in The City Record" They
VIII see that the salaries OF Tammany officials in
aii uep@E Ithehts have been increased They will be
able to see they compare the lists with the lists
OF 1851 that many Offices have been created for
Iammany favorltes. and that hundreds of new
appointments have been made
1he'e Is horde Of Tammany workers fattenng
Oh 'he c4ty Every year since Tammany got into
e,eele nave been added TO the payrolls thou
s@iuS ~ oI names OF Tammany politicians and of
democratic politicians n BROOKLYN Queens and
' ioI-iiioi'u' ne plan has been make places for
as many OF the politicians as possible
controller Coer asserted yesterday that the in
crease IN the annual expenses of the city govern
ment was not due so much tn new, annointments
anu increases or salaries by heads of departments
as 10 mandatory provisions for which the Legis-
na mas las pten responsible The greatest in
VISIONS Tor the equalization OF salaries of police
Of the city The effect Of those provisions was TO
C Iaise the S15aTies or the employees in Brooklyn,
year 70 the budget The Controller SAYS the Davis
school law added another serious burden He pro-
priations fol, the Brooklyn Schools had increased
figures. show how the school expenses have in7
SCHOOL BUDGETS
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20

Officers of the National Bank Of the Republic,
at Broadway and Wall-st., the local correspond
ent of the German National Bank, of Newport,
KY said yesterday that they knew nothing Of
the Kentucky concerns troubles except what
they read in the newspapers. Their own insti-
tuition would not suffer in the least, 1t was
added
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
SCHOOL BUDGETS.
1901. 1897.
Increase.
Manhattan and
preparations so. AT 90 on


The Bronx
propriatons *lo477 80 IS 50 s454e ees os
Brooklyn appro-
prations G,Oa5.s24 90 27s5 900 90 $3.50 s24 90
The Controller pointed yesterday that the
budget for 1901 contained about s. $50 600 for
and park openings which should not belong there
inasmuch as the money for street and park open
ings Will be paid for time by assessments
levied property affected but the item had TO be
included this year TO meet the requirements OF the
law. The Controller declared that he intended to
prepare a statement showing just TO what extent
mandatory provisions had increased the expenses
of city government. When he does that the pen-
ple Of the city will be able tell how many mill
ions have been taken from the city 10 pay the
salaries of useless employees. who appointed to
highly paid places simply because they are useful
10 Tamnany ward politicians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-04

DOES 1T PAY TO BUY CHEAP?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, hut you want something
that will relieve and cure the more &C.
we're and dangerous results of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do ?
Go to warmer and more regular
climate ? Yes, If possible; If not posi-
bic for you, then in either case take the
ONLY remedy that has been introduced
in all civilized countries with success 10
severe throat and lung troubles, ''Bos-
chee's German Syrup" 1t not only
heals and stimulates the tissues to de-
stroy the germ disease, but allays IT,
fammation. causes easy expectoration,
gives good nights rest, and cures the
patient. Try ONE bottle. Recon-
mended msny years ago by all
druggists in the world. For sale by
Ernest l.. Allen, Claud Nj. Lennon,
Warfeld & Hall, Charles G. Lennon,
W. F. Creighton & Co, and Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-04
THOUSANDS SENT BACK INSANE

THOUSANDS SENT BACK INSANE
A member of the Sixteenth United
States infantry, in letter to Mr..
Charles Pearce, of Baltimore, express
es his disgust over benevolent assiGi-
lation" ss practiced by McKinley's
army in the Philippines. He writes
from Echsgue as follows:
II was on detached service elk weeks
guarding pack trains through the
mountains. We lost sixty-eight mel
at Saloua with fever and smallpox, and
here at Echsgue they have sent over
900 men back to the States within
the last six months insane from tramp
ing in the hot tropical sun.
arhe strain on the nerves doing guarC
duty soon breaks them down in body
and mind. l read in one OF tht
newspapers that over three hun
dred officers have sent in theil
designations, but they have not beer
accepted. Their life here is not bee
of roses; they have to suffer as we'll a.
the privates. l don't think they will
get many men for the army next sum
mer when they reorganizs it.
"Several regim msDls have been sent e
China. don't think our regiment vii
| be ordered there, aud hope not, for
have seen eli the carnage and blood
she'd ever want to see. guess l vii
have enough of military life by th'
| time my time is out"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-04
James Reed Injured,

Mr.. James Reed struck his leg against
cake of ice 10 such a manner as to
bruse it severely. 1t became very
much swollen and panied him so badly
that he could not walk without the aid
of crutcbes. He was treated by physi-
clans, also used several kinds OF lini-
ment and two and halt gallons OF
whisky in bathing it, but nothing gave
any relief until he began using Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. This brought al
most complete cure in weeks time
and he believes that had he not used this
remedy his leg would have had to he
amputated. Mr.. Reed is one Of the
leading merchants OF Clay Court House,
W. w. Pain Balm is unequaled for
sprains, bruises and rbeumatism. For
sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-04

A Boy TAKES REvENGE.-Mary row.
ers. aged fourteen, while on her way to
school at Paterson, NJ yesterday,
was shot through the right ear By 'on
Fleming, aged twelve. Mary snc John
attend the same schoo ol and are 10 the
same clsss. Yesterday morning une
Fleming did something for which Dis
teacher reprimanded him and he ac-
cused Mary Powers of having told on
him.
"rll get square with you," said tbs
lad when the noon session arrived.
When Mary was pass ng young + EN-
ins's house on her way back to school
the lad was 10 waiting 10 an alley with
a Flobert rife. Mary saw him, but
had no idea that he was waiting for her
When she saw him raise q rifle to his
shoulder the girl stopped. She was
only ten feet away from the lad. Flem-
ing took deliberate aim and sent the
ball through the girls ear.
Mary fell to the ground shouting and
CRYING and Policeman Keyes ran up to
her. Fleming had escaped over the
rear fence. Mary was taken to police
Headquarters and City Physician Patton
extracted the bullet. The girls cal
drum is so injured as to cause tots
deafness. Fleming was later arrested
J and is held until the girl fully recovers