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New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
ACCUSES A WOMAN
SAYS PRESIDENT CIRCUITS sTENOGRA-
PHER TRIED To EXTORT
MONEY FROM HIM

State senator-eIect Samuel 8. Slater vas COM
plainant in the Jefferson Market police court yes
Twenty-stxth-st-. whom he charges with attempt
ing TO extort monev from him. Mrs. Coutant.
rather handsome woman about twenty-five years
old stenograrher. made general and sweeping
denial OF the charges.
Mr.. Slater said he had known Mrs Coutant FOR
number OF years. and for time they had been
more less intimate acquantances During the
last two years. when Mr.. Slater represented the
XxXIst Assembly District In the Legislature. Mrs.
Coutant had been in Albany. and had been several
Slater.
Two or three days prior to the last election. when
Mr. Slater candidate for State Senator IN
the XIXth District she had gone TO OF his
political agents and had told him OF certain knowi
edge she possessed as to Mr.. Slater having ac-
cepted a bribe 20 vote FOR certain bill n tho
legislature She had demanded sum of money
for this knowledge. else. she had threatened shs
would sell the Information to the Tamnany Hail
candidates agents This agent whose name - not
divulged. had refused to have anything to DO with
the matter and had told Mrs. COutant that shs
could dispose OF the information II she saw AZ.
Mr.. Slater that since that time tho
woman has continually annoyed and harssssd
him. and he had decided TO have her arrested
When he first met the prisoner she had been Miss
Alice Flower Later she had married a man of the
~ans ~ u reII anu men u-1 HllLIIeI SsoOne l-s-
band Coutant When she appeared IN court yes-
terday Mrs Coutant was well dressed. wearing
rainy day. costume. which was apparently ex-
penstve.
Mrs Coutant paroied by Magistrats Meade
in custody OF her counsel Paul Grout. brother OF
President Edward NJ GrOut OF the Borough OF
Brooklyn, IN whose Office. No. lsS MOntaBuS-se-s
Brooklyn, she employed as stenographers
After leaving the police court Mrs. Coutant TO-
turned TO her place Ct employment and was In
stantly discharged by President Grout. He also
refused to accept the resPonsioty his brother bad
prisoner into his Mrs. Coutant was taken
hack 10 the Jefferson Market police court and
again arraiEned- Magistrate Meade held her IN
bail OF $500 for her appearance at the examination
TODAY
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
HRS. SAGE At SALVATION FAIR.
THE SALE is FOR THE BENEFIT OF AN IN
DUsTRIAL HOME FOR WAIFs

THE SALE is FOR THE BENEFIT OF AN IN
DUsTRIAL HOME FOR WAITS
MIS- Russell Sage was among the visitors yestsr-
day to the Salvation Army bazaar. which is being
held in Memorial Hall. West Fourteenth-st.. and
took part in the afternoon programme. on the
platform stood a large. perfectly finished model
lighted from basement to attic Of the Industrial
Home for Children, which the Army Is building at
Amity. COL and for which the proceeds Of the fair
are intended Mrs Sage said: II thank God for
little children. What would the world be without
them? Christ called the little ones unto Him be-
cause. He said. of such is the Kingdom OF
Heaven" q"
Short addresses were made by Consul and Com
mander Booth-Tucker. and recitatiOns. songs and
kindergarten exercises given by little folks
from the Cherry Tree Home OF the organization.
and the children OF the officers Of the Army.
guitar and vocal solo by Ensign Norma Thompson.
and music by the brass band and the National
Singing Brigade also included in the pro-
gramme.
During the evening Major Midsaps. who went
with General Merritt the Philippines, ard has
been there until recently, gave illustrated ad-
dress upon those islands. with views taken by nim-
self Commander Booth-Tucker. who lived lot
many years in India. gave lecture on lndla- ana
During the day a guest who requested that ner
name should be withheld. gave $50 Miss Helen
Gould, who had promised to be present sent WORD
that she was unable to be in town
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
AyT1-coNDUCTORs' LEAGUE CRITICISED.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: I would like say word about the absurd
society recently formed. called by the more absurd
name OF "Woman's Anti-COnductors' League"
Against the conductor And why? Surely he is a
highly useful and Indispensable part OF the
social machine The lack OF logic shown IN the
society's name is equally conspicuous IN its aims.
Most conductors polite they know how
and have time be. There is no school for
politeness in the training process OF the Metropoli
tan fancy. but. II there were. I have seen pas
sengers who would not be injured by a brief course
OF instruction in IT. I have seen women neglect
TO tell the conductor to stop, until the desired
street was reached and passed, then. suddenly
membering that they wanted TO get of there they
would rush to the door and sharply command the
car to stop OF course the car has a certain
mentum that prevents il from stopping within the
allotted space and must go 20 the next street
Then the woman scolds the conductor! Again. she
asks him to stop at a certain street quarter OF
a mile away, and when he forgets she berates him
as if fl his business and not hers TO that
she makes blunders.
Difficulties regarding transfers seldom occur, ex-
cept with inexperienced conductors / regard the
average conductor a thoroughly human being,
certainly no worse, If no better. than others
never ride IN car without seeing some blt OF hI1
manity in the surlest specimens They may can
impattently, Step lively! to the wopld-be passehsGf
already stepping her liveiest but let feeble oIa
woman a with baby appear. and they
old woman carefully into the car, lftng the chlId
10 the street and showing as much kindness as
often. too. w,en am going TO an unfamiliar
locality ask the conductor where I should get on
and ends by III tell you when we come TO H.
lady" and does. Now. | really should prefer thar
he would say madame rather than lady, out
he means well, and I appreciate H. He may tor-
get sometime which is not strange. when we con-
slider how many people want 10 use mis- memory
In is my opinion that conductors are quite polite
as can reasonably be expected of men who are
tired and overworked and often encounter the
most appalling stupidity and carefssneSS IN Sneir
New-York city. Dec 3. 1900
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
TO CRUSH A "GIANT EVIL" "
A MEETING HELD IN THE INTEREST OF
ANTI-POLYGAMY-PR
SPEAKERS.

Assembly Hall. IN the Charities Building. Twen-
ty-second-st and Fourth-sve.. was the scene yes
terday afternoon OF large meeting in the interest
~ the anti-polygany amendment 10 the Constitu-
rtor which was introduced in the House st the
last session % Congress The meeting was held
under The auspices Of the Interdenominatonal
Council Il Women for Christian and Patriotic Ser
vice of which the following women form the Ex-
ecutive Committee: Mrs. Susan H Wood Mrs
z s Woodruff Mrs F. c. Morgan Mrs Clinton
p F1sk Mrs. J. n. Campbell. Mrs Darwin R.
Jrnes Mrs c. z. Mason. Mrs Alfred E. Meyers,
Miss CorneIa Andrews. Miss Helen NJ Gould Miss
Helen Z Brown. Mrs. ". r. Taylor, Mrs. ". NJ
Isaacs Mrs r s Macarthur and Mrs. William
Kincaid
Darwin r. James presided and the speakers were
General John Eaton, OF Washington who has taken
such active part in establishing the educational
system in Porto Rico; Dr. Sarah J. Elliott Of
Utah. Dr David J. Burren. pastor OF the Marble
Collegiate Church and d. Josiah Strong, president
o. the League for Social Service Back Of the
platform hung q large map Of the United States.
or the western side Of which huge black octopus
spread. with tentacle extending across
fhe continent 10 the Southern States on the Allan
tic Coast This showed the States and Territories
affected by what all the speakers characterized as
the horror q the time"
General Eaton spoke of the necessity for Ma
uonal action in extirpating the giant evil as
me Constitution leaves marriage laws IN general
m the States and the States IN which polygamy
has mold cannot be -elied on 20 crush H. He said
thar the missionary efforts Of the Mormons were
put forth even In the colleges for young men ana
women, through students from Mormon families
and that p-oseIytes have been made in Harvard
and Cornell The more revolving doctrines are con
cealed until the pr0salyte is completely under the
Hissonar,'s influence General Eaton read ex-
Tracts showing that they teach that Christ was the
husband of Mary. Mar ha and Mary Magdalene.
DT Elicit related interesting bits Of personal
perence IN a residence Of seven years in Utah and
~ = absolute
~ appalling The nature q woman has complete
y changed and on men and women alike IL me
mark % the beast" The young womeH who have
Teen born and bred IN polygamy are abnormal. de-
generate snd blunteo n sensiulity.~ she said Are
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
DEATH OF @COUNsELLORo NOLAN.
A PICTURESQUE TAAESEAN= POLITICIANS
PASSES AWAY FROM PARALYSIS.

PASSES AWAI 1GSOA EArA<A-A5Ao.
Thomas Nolan. Assistant Corporation Counsel
died In St. Tbomas's Hospital yesterday morning.
He was taken there hve weeks ago. suffering from
paralysis. and recovered His nephew.
Father Lynch. remained with him until the end
The funeral will be held the Church OF the Holy
Redeemer. in Third-st., this morning.
COUNSELOR Nolan, The Irish Barrfster," a.
he was Familiarity known to every politician IN the
acters OF local politics. Born IN Ireland and edu-
Gated there he secured legal education before hs
came to this country. He stood six feet three
inches high. and had bFogus that thick
as the fog or the Newfoundland Banks. He
always dressed IN peculiar manner. He wore a
tall silk hat OF antique pattern. high collar. a
flowing lawn tie low waistcoat exposing a
wide expanse OF shirt front. decorated with thrss
studs representing an American. an Irish and a
BOer flag He wore cream cOlOred trousers and big
brogans. This was his invartabe costume. save az
night when ne went ap TO the club to Richard
Croker as he did every night when the Tammany
Chieftain was IN the city and then he wore
remained He had voice Of volcanic force.
whimsical wit and a quaint method OF expression.
He quoted from the classics constantly. with
alarming Inaccuracy and queer distortion, but his
audiences were not OF class that his subter-
fuge. He never lost his gravity, although he fre-
quently tested the gravity OF the judges before
whom he tried cases. He was popular IN the Tam
many districts cart tail orator. and II was in
payment for services OF this kind he was made As
sistant Corporation Counsel A thousand stories
butt OF hundreds OF jokes but always took them
serenely and gravely
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
NO BIDS FOR THE SAALE.
UPSET PRICE TOO MUCH FOR THOSE WHO
THOUGHT THE STEAMSHIP sALABLE
ONLY AS JUNK

There were no bidders for the steamer Saale, Of
the North German Lloyd Line which was put up
at auction by Burdett & Dennis AT Burning Slip
yesterday afternoon. A number OF men from Bos-
ton and other cities thinking that the vessel had
no value bevond that OF junk. came with the ex-
pectatIon OF getting her for SS000 thereabouts.
but when they found that the steamer had not
been badly damaged by the hre as TO be uuser-
viceable. with repairs. and learned that the upset
price was 100000. they did not bid. II was said
that of those who had expected 70 purchase
the Saae for junk dissa tised with the way IN
which the sale advertised.
Gustav H.. Schwab the agent of the line, said
after the sale that the Saale might be patched up
and Bremen for repairs. The company has
been endeavoring to sell the vessel for some time
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
EVENING UNIFORM ADVOCATED.
IT MAY BE ADOPTED By THE MEMBERS
OF THE RAINY DAY CLUB.

OF THE RAINY DAY CLUB.
Miss Dora Goldthwaite created something or a
stir at the meeting OF the Rainy Day Club yes
terday afternoon in the Chapter Room at Carnegie
Hall, when she offered suggestion 10 the mem
bers that they should adopt uniform for evening
wear
Il hope it will be generally adopted than
the rainy Gay skirt has been" came in stage
whisper from another member.
Miss Goldthwaite's idea is that the women should
wear either black white. with bunch Of violets
at the corsage. which will combine the club colors
The idea was so well received that committee
Will take II in hand.
Miss Sara A Palme- contributed paper on The
Art OF Poetry in Colonial Days" stating that in
those times there lived souls who could hear the
undertones Of nature and could voice the music OF
the spheres well poets to-day, although the
early times produced great poets"
DR.. George B. McAuliffe gave a talk The Care
Of the Eyes" saying among other things that the
child needed ever watchful care. and that much or
the character of the individual could be moulded by
proper of the eyes.
The musical numbers OF the programme included
violin solos by H. klingerfeld. songs by MISS
Miriam Church Griswold contralto; Miss Matilda
Agan, soprano, and Frederick Eaton. barytone-
They were accompanied by Miss Karline Holm
Quist
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
A SONG OF CHEER.

From out OF my own little corner of pain.
I nv 70 your side and sing tkis refrain:
There's a land that is better than this!
Then lift up your eyes, nor think II afar.
For the beautiful gates are standing atar,
And we're close on the portals OF bliss
Whispers are echoing out through the sky;
Jesus is coming and glory is night
Prepare or the summons you'll missi
Then dry every tear, and eagerly waiti
Those who sleeping will surely be late;
So sing you these words with kiss
-(Alice G. Howard. a T. S. S. member.
Berkeley, Cal
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
SUNSHINE RECEIVED.

Three large boxes were received by express yes
terday from Mrs. Ashley Of Manhattan. One was
flied with large mounted photographs, magazines
and novels and the other two contained 100 beau
tful Christmas gifts. exclusive OF cards and book
let's In box from Mrs. E p. Matthewson, Of
Connecticut, were three bags for the Little
Mothers filed with all the articles required, also
a neat gfngham pinafore Miss Broome, Of Park
ave. sent a dainty pair OF bedroom slippers and a
pair of bedshoes In memory or ISottie II. Broome
Other Sunshine packages came from Elinor Val
entine Agnes H Pratt, M I. C.. 'Mamaroneck."
Miss Esther NJ Ryan. "a Member of the Needle
work Guild OF Tarrytown. N Y Miss Alice Wetz,
Miss Howell. Alice @. Howard, and several parcels
were received without names.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
~ To GRAMMAR sCHOOL GRADUATES.

The Dinner Committee OF the Graduates Dinner
Club Of Grammar School No u Is working hard to
make the third annual dinner. be held at the
Hotel Marlborough. on Saturday evening. February
next. a grand success. The club Is composed OF
graduates OF the school from the years 1883 lss5
Owing the destruction OF the school records the
committee is unable TO communicate with many OF
the graduates. Graduates OF the school not mem
oers OF the club requested 10 send their names
70 the president. John /. Carroll No. lilo East
Eighty y-fourth-st.. 10 the secretary. Mr.. YAM
kauer No O5 East Eighty-fourth-st Edward A.
Page principal OF the school will be present the
coming dinner, also Elmer PoulsOn and Rursis c.
Nasie. formerly first assistants.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
STREET PAVING RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

The Board OF Public Improvements yesterday
adopted resolutions authorizing the paving with
telford macadam OF the roadway OF Mount Hope
Place between Jerome and Anthony aves., IN The
Bronx at an estimated cost OF 10000.
Authorizing the paving with granite block OF the
carriazeway OF Forest-ave. between Honest. and
Fast One-hundred-a -sixty-eighth-st. In The
Bronx at a cost Of S2.10O-
Authorizing the grading OF Kingsbridge-ave.
from Terrace View-ave., IN Manhattan and the
zetting OF the curbstones and Tagging or side
At OF 81 500
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06

with william r. Dodge chairman and John Crosby
Brown secretary. The total amount raised has
been S252.9sS a. An estimate Of upward OF SLoo,Oo
Is given the total value Of the gifts from the
United States India. Mr. Brown reported add
tional subscriptions A. since the last report
Numerous resolutions were adopted. thanking the
many individuals corporations and committees IN
all parts % the world for their work IN connection
with the fund.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
orHER EoRLDs THAY OURS.

Miss Mary Proctor. the well known astronomer
Iectured last evening at Branford. Conn. her SUD-
iect being "Other Worlds Than Ours" Ths lecture
was illustrated throughout with lantern Slides and
included an account OF Miss Proctors view of thu
total eclipse OF the sun in 1896 and the IN May
of this year. Miss Proctor gives many lectures on
astronomy in this city under tbs auspices OF the
Board OF Education.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
MONEY ACKNOwLEDGED.

A T s. s. member who has recently met with
a severe affection in the death of beloved little
granddaughter will not be able to contribute the
Christmas cheer she intended. but she sends s. to
help the work and so for silver badge: Mrs
Ashley has $ for the special fund: Mrs. Annie
G. Pond 90 cents as initiation for a new member.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
CITY WATER BECOMES PUREz
BOARD OF HEALTH ANALIsEs GIVE PRoznm N
BETTER CONDITIONS.

The Official weekly report OF the Departments 90
Health concerning the condition OF the croecn
water for the week endir g November q was rled
yesterday. It showed that the water IN ths Bor-
Ough OF Manhattan had a temperature OF SS degrsss
Fahrenheit the record OF the week previous WA
IS degrees Fahrenheit. The water from the Ridge
wood Reservoir IN Brooklyn. showed = tsnaperatu-s
on the same date November % OF S.8 and tAs
week previous OF 5Z6.
The condition OF the water from the analyses az
the last three weeks shows that the water has
been growing worse in the Borough OF Manhattan.
but at the Board OF Health IL was said yesterday
that the tests made far this week show In
provement in the condition OF the water, and that
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
ACTOR. INSANE. SENT TO BELLEVUE.

BEAT HIS HEAD AGAINST CELL BARS AND RE
CITED SHAKESPEARE AND DANTE
Clad in an old alpaca coat linen duster and a
battered hat Frank NJ. Astor. thirty-two years cid.
OF No. 2O2 Tremont-st.. Boston. wandered into tbs
first floor OF the Criminal Courts Building at noon
yesterday. He whlstled. sang and shouted. and
gave every indication OF an unbalanced mentality.
Officer Donahue locked him up IN cell attached %
the Centre-st. police court.
There Astor tried to beat his brains cut against
the bars OF the cell He raved and tore his hair
until few pals OF water. dexterously aimed by
Sergeant Langan, quieted him. Then Astor rscftsd
tragic from Shakespeare, portions 0f Dantes
Inferno" and wound uP by repeating the htany OF
the Episcopal service. 1t decided the was
insane, and ambulance took htnn to Bellev1s
Hospital In a lucid moment he said he had bean
actor.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
CORNERSTONE OF NEW HOME LAID.
THE BOYS CLUB CONDUCTS PATRIOTIC CERE
MONIES AND THEN PARADEs.

The cornerstone of the new home Of the Boys
CfuD at Avenue A and Tenth-st laid yester-
day afternoon by President Hartman, the cere-
monies being patriotic. Fully two thousand boys
were present. The fife and drum corps belonging 10
the club. in full uniform, took part in the cere-
monies. and at the close there was parade Of the
club boys through the avenues and streets IN tne
vicinity Of Tompkins Square. Short addresses were
delivered by President Hartman. o. Taylor,
chairman OF the Executive Committee; Secretary
H s. Brooks and P. T. Dodge
The plot OF land upon which the new clubhouse
is being built cost $40 600, and the building When
finished Will 100000 more On the ground toor
the swimming pool and baths will be placed the
second or main floor will contain the assembly
room and the next two floors will be occupied by
the seniors and group clubs IL is expected that the
new home will be opened early next year
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
WINDING Up INDIA FAMINE FUND.

The work of the Committee OF One Hundred on
India Famine Relief came TO end yesterday,
when the Executive Committee met at the Cham
her Of Commerce and practically wound up all its
affairs. The final report OF the committee says
that the committee organized May last,
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
A SUNSHINE LETTER.

President OF the 7. S. s: sending the
cety small express package. the articles OF which
hope will bring tiny bit Of happiness into some
little lives which deprived Of the sunshine We
are blessed with. I know that many homes will
be frightened this Christmas time with the work
the society is doing. and I want 10 feel that
have little share in il. My heart is in it, and
wish / where I could help you personally.
but that IS impossible can only saw God bless
Our sunshine IN doing. theirs in receiving so
all be happy in Christmas joy together.
Yours in sunshine, FLORENCE VICTOR.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
MUSICAL SUNSHINE.

A little girl in Jersey City has been found who is
delighted to accept the generous offer of Miss
Elizabeth Mayo Of No. 40 Academy-st. to give
free piano lessons as her Sunshine dues. II any
T. S. s. member has copies OF Loeschorn's Studies
op. 65. Book I; Burtt Album op. III and Biehls
Finger Exercises which he she is willing 20
on they would be useful TO this Sunshine pupil
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
WINTER PICTURES

There was never a leaf on bush tree,
The bare boughs ratified shuddertngly;
The river was dumb and could not speak.
For the weaver Winter its shrOud had spun:
A single crow on the treetop bleak
From his shining features shed or the cold sun;
Again II was morning but shrunk and cold,
AS II her veins were sapless and old
And she rose up decrepitly
For last dim look at the earth and sea.
-James Russell Lowell
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
he KNEW BETTER.
From The Smart Set

Mo!lie-You have nothing 70 look forward 70
Tboflie-Yes have. / have a wealthy aunt VINO
LslieVes IN Christian Science.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
TO CONSIDER MoLLyEUrS APPEAL.

CONDEMNED MANS COUNSEL WILL CONFER
WITH RECORDER GOFF.
meeting has been arranged FOR Saturday be-
tween Barlow s Weeks and George Gordon Bat
tie. OF counsel for Roland B. Molineux. and Re-
corder Gon The purpose Is to make a formal ex-
animation Of the record Of the MoIineux and
come to some agreement to Just what shape the
record will be sent TO the Court OF Appeals 1t was
said by Messrs. Battle and Weeks that they will
endeavor to have retained all the disputes and
arguments between counsel. Assistant District At
tOrney Osborne had this stricken out OF the record
but they will try 10 get Il in. 1t Is not supposed
that the will get to the Court OF Appeals be-
fore next year.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06

Miss Julia Bennett. Of Poughkeepsie. has ex-
pressed the pleasure she had over the many CHEEKY
letters that to her her birthday.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06

Mrs. o. S. Hall has contributed velvet shirt
waist for working girl OF the Harlem T. s. S.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-06
GOOD CHEER.

GOOD CHEER.
Have you had a kindness showny
Pass Il on.
Twas not given for you alone
Pass il on.
Let II travel down the years.
Let II wipe another's tears.
TIL IN heaven the deed appears.
Pass Il on.
The Marshall republican., 1900-05-18
John Baker Dead.

Another old and highly respect
cd citizen OF Saline county. has
been called away from earth. to
the better land on high.
MIR. John Baker aged abou, IS
years. died at his home near Nap.
ton on Wednesday morning. May
10Th, at ! O'clock. after n linycr.
ing illness.
He came To Saline county from
Cincinnati IN 1870 aud has con.
tlnucd To live in or near Napton
for some s. Or 90 years. Fifteen
years ago, his health being poor.
he retired from active business.
He was a man universally loved
aud his friends were legion. A
wife. Two SONS, Charles t.. John
ID Baker, Jr., and one daughter,
Miss I:vangclinc Baker. survive
him. The funeral was held on
Thursday at : O'Clock in the after.
noon a. the Baptist church at Nap.
ton, Rev. ID. &. Bolton conduct
ing the services. Burial at Nap.
ton.