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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
Mr.. SWANsTRom on SCHOOLS.
SUGGESTS A COMMISSION TO FRAME A NEW
SYSTEM FOR TIE CITY

SUGGESTS A COMMISSION TO FRAME A NEW
SYSTEM FOR THE CITY.
J. Edward Swanstrom. former president OF the
School Board OF Brooklyn and a member of the
New-York Board Of Education has sent to Cow
ernor Roosevelt a letter in which he says that
the many bills for remedying existing defects in
the New-York City school system which will be
introduced this year at Albany are largely crude
and unscientifc, and II allowed 10 become laws
viii make the situation than IL is at pres
ent and lead TO a multiplicity Of lawsuits He
says that the present system created by the char
te- has been tried and found wanting; that 1t is
cumbrous and mpracticable, and he asserts that
# must be replaced by something different and
immeasurably better.
He suggests the appointment CT a special edu-
cational commission to frame proper and ads
quate law for the government and administration
OF the public schools of New-York City. He thinks
that this commission could frame a proper ard
adequate measure for the government of the
schools. consider the bills be introduced and
invite plans and suggestions from teachers school
superintendents and educational experts. He as
serts that the condition OF things in the Depart
Inent Of Education in this city has become we'll
nigh intolerable. He says that the school boa rds
are hostile TO the Board of Education and jealous
Of each other. ard that the officers of one do not
cooperate, except upon compusion. with the officers
Of the other Mr. Swanstrom thinks the appoint
Tnents 10 the School Board should not be made
along political lines. and he is inclined to think
that politics is the root of the entire difficulty.
any regard for their fitness for the places but
solely as reward for political service
Among other methods, he suggests that the ap-
pOintmcrt Of School Cor 1missioneTs might per
haps be made by the Appellate Division Of the
supreme Court; also that the Chancellor of the
University, under the un1icaticn plan, about
be presented the Legislature. might be the best
schedule throughout the entire city and thinks that
a separate tax for the Enaintenance OF the school
Ford's bill, is an excellent idea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
THE TRIBUNES JERSEY PAGE
From The Hackensack Record.

From The Hackensack Record.
The New-York Tribune on January l gave a
very interesting account of the boom which Ia
being experienced throughout Bergen County
The resume makes special mention of Tscken-
sack which is feeling the Impetus of a new
life in which there 4 living, moving spirit which
is causing a healthy growth that is beyond tha
suspicion OF the speculative.
The Tribune is to be commended for this forcef1,I
picture of the growth and advantages Of this
county. The New-Jersey page In The Tribune
by the way, goes Where'er The Tribune
goes 6ormerly 1t was dealt only TO Jerseymen1 IL
can be and Is a force for good in putting before
the people the facts as well 3 the oppoTt1Inities
which New-Jersey offers, and there are none i'm
the State with better advantages than IN rhfs
favored corner known as Bergen County :
But Bergen County and the opportunities at
hand have never heretofore been put before tbe
people in a way TO win respectful attention There
Is no healthier or more advantageous spot in New
Jersey than Bergen County, located az n ik CON
tiguous to New-York-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
DINNER OF HAMILTON CLUB.
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS MADE BY DR. WOLFF,
OF JAMESON RAID FAME

The Hamilton Club, as is its custom celebrated
last night the birthday anniversary of Alexander
Hamilton. James McKeen. president Of the club
was POSTMASTER. At the same table with him were
DR.. H. a. Wolff, who took part IN the Jameson
raid; Tunis G. Bergen. Frederick A. Ward George
NJ Olcott W. H. Maxwell. w. H. Wallace. A. G.
Mcdonald, r. W. Raymond. Alfred Raymond s V
White and c. NJ. Pratt
Hamilton.
1T becomes US said President McKeen, in in
Producing the speakers Ito consider the Roer cues
ton; the greatest question of the year Our at
IIenuon Is challenged to the question whether the
see the decline Of the English Empire.
In introducing DR.. Henry a Wolff | do not in
troduce an Englishman, but a w-Englander. al
DR.. Wolff gave a history of the Transvaal.
When Mr.. Kruger in 1884, was in London he
said, he invited immigrants 10 the TransYaaI In
the next few years the country advanced with
giant strides through the efforts of the immigrants
who were attracted by the gold. More than two
thirds of the land was owned by the Outlanders
in 1896, and they paid 80 per cent of the taxes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
RUupF AGAIN COMMITTED.

The Rev. Carl Rumpf. a former Lutheran min
ister who had prosperous church in Jersey City
Heights was committed to the penitentiary by
Recorder E r. stanton in HOboken, for a term OF
ninety days yesterday conviction OF being
drunk and dtsorderly- Rumpf was recently released
from the county Jail and went TO his home at No
20 Nouroe-st He drank heavily for several days,
and when The lost his temper" his wife
planned In court, and assaulted her his daughters
called the police and ne arrested
Rumpf is Z well educated man and was compelled
10 give uD his pulpit about three years ago He
has been taken into custody many times since
then.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
ELWERS d STERNBERG ASSIGN.

THE EASTERN DISTRICT DRYGooDs FIRM HOPES
TO OPEN ITS DOORS AGAIN.
Elwers & Sternberg, who have conducted the
store at Drggs-ave. and Grand-st. known as the
Grand Bazaar" have made assignment. There
a card hanging in the windows of the store
which was closed, yesterday. nouncing that fact
Assignment. papers were filed by ex-Corpora ton
Counsel Burr. Mr.. EIwers of the fr!n said:
We couldn't stand the strain. II the creditors
had held back and given d chance we would
have pulled through. We took this step in order
to protect every one VINO had bill against us.
The liabilities $4,000 and the assets about $50 600
We hope by Saturday to be able throw the doors
open again.
There are no preferred creditors. The largest
creditor is Ezra B. Tuttle OF the store build
ms who holds a note for sl1 ONo against the Arm
and has bin for rent against II for 81 $50. His
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
MERRILL AFTER TWO ILLUSTRATES

TAKES THEM TO THE GRAND JURY TO GET THE
RIGHT TO COPY UNsERvED WARRANTS.
City Magistrates Luke Connorton and Matthew
j. Smith, with their court clerks and other attaches
of their courts, attended upon the Queens County
Grand Jury yesterday subpenas issued by Dis
trict Attorney Merrill. They sat around the wit
ness room during the great part of the day but
We're not called into the Grand Jury room The Dis-
trict Attorney has been trying to get hold of the
pending felony cases in the ma gistrates' courts
for several days. The opportunity to conv var
rants that are unserved was refused to him it is
said, and he issued the subpmnas. The magis-
trates were indignant their treatment Mag
istrate Connorton said that whole day had been
lost n Two OF he three courts of the borough with
out anything being done. He said he was consid-
ering the adVisahiit of summoning the District
Attorney before him to answer to a charge of cIoo
ging the wheels of Justice "a Us
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
KILLED AZ 4 GR4DE CRoS6LNG-

Camden. Jan. Il (SpeciaD.-Vincent Baumgartner.
seventy years old, a carriage painter Of No go
Clinton-st, left home with his luncheon under his
arm to go to his place of employment in Phlla-
delphia early this morning. dril train on the
south track delayed him at BrIdge-ave and when
the train pulled into the yard he cr8wled under
the safes. lie did not train coming swiftly
out or the yard, and trectly In front of the
engine The old man was hurled with great force
ssainst the nagman's shanty and when picked Up
by several tFdihInen he still tightly cutching
MS luncheoh. The unconscious form was placed
on an engine and hurried to the Cooper Hospital
but Baumsartner died on the way thsra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN.
1HE OYSTER BAY EXPRESS SAVED
THROUGH THE VIGILANCE OF
THE FNGINEEp

Mlneola, Long Island, Jan. 1.-THE OYSTER Raw
eNpiesS' eastbound, had narrow escape from
oeinS wrecked near Roslyn last night BirdsaII
the engineer, an object on the rails and "a
Versed his lever. but the train ran into it. The mas
sehgers were thrown from their seats but nobody
was hurt A large heap of scrap iron had bea1
btd i on the tracks some of the heavier pieces
oellS oraced against the ties. with the evident 81
JeT Jet OF throwing the locomotive from the rails
Inc ties and roadbed badly DAMAGED and
the ashpan OF the locomotive was bent and tvristaI
II Is supposed the iron placed on the tra"Es b
boys who live in the neghborhood N0 ny
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
CITY HOME WILL BE REBUILT AT ONCE.

The Board of Trustees of the Newark City Home
Verona, which destroyed by fire. will meet
to-day in Newark to consider plans for erecting
buildings it is the intention OF the Board to
rebuild without delay. The idea entertained is to
adopt the cottage plan after the style of the Gens
Mills Reformatory, at Philadelphia. The Board will
have at its disposal $1,000 OF insurance and so 90
which Appropriated by the Common Council
last year for a separate building for girls. The
boys of the Home have temporary quarters in the
old convent building, in Caldwell, and in the Indus
trial Building of the Home, and the girls will he
bound out to farmers and others. The convent
building is known the Beach House. and has
been used a boarding house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
CRAWFORD TO F4T1 ~ ORGAN FACTORY.

Westfeld, Jan. II (Specia).-The site of the new
consolidated factories Of the Organ Trust which
some time ago decided to hulG at Garwood, has
been settled The Township Committees Of Crawford
and Westheld each sought to secure the factory.
site chosen is in Crawford Township, just north
of the tracks of the Jersey Central Railroad and
a few hundred feet east of the Garwood station. 1t
includes ten of land.
The contract for the erection of the buildings
has been made. The company promises to employ
five hundred hands within year and eight hun
dred within two years Plans being made for
the erection Of q hundred houses in Garwood
to accommodate part of the employees Others
will live Westfeld and Plainhed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
Ex-HATOR ScHRoEDERs WILL Admitted

The Will OF ex-Mayor Frederick A Schroeder
was admitted 10 probate yesterday without the
interlineations. These. however, did not mate
rally change its provisions. Frank D. Arguin-
bau deposed that when the will was executed by
Mr.. Schroeder in the presence of witnesses it
contained no interlineations. The document was
found in the pocket of Mr.. Schroeder's house coat
by his daughter. who is in Chicago Three
weeks before Mr. Schroeder died his daughter
Mrs. Mary J. Anderson, died, and II is said that
her death may have been the occasion for the
interlinea lions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
WILL NOT PROSECUTE W. p. D0GGETT

William p. Doggett. formerly vice-principal of
the Eastern District Boys High School will not
be brought to trial the charge OF opening let
ters addressed TO him. United States District
Attorney Petit said that the Government did not
desire prosecute. Mr.. DcgRett's accuser adj
mits mistake has been made. When Mr. Doggett
was indicted ne resigned his place the school.
AT the time Of his arraignment he said that when
the was brought 10 trial he would have
something to say that would make his accusers
sorry for their action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
JOHN z PARDEE

The funeral Of John E. Pardee a veteran of the
ClVh war; VIII be held at his home No. 2O9 Sands
st, this evening He died Tuesday from bron-
chitis. In May, 1851 when twenty-five years old
he enlisted in Company L. of the 73d New-Yorl Vol
unteeHs, known as the I'd Fire Zouaves He served
through the war. taking part in many of the en-
gagements of the struggle until the disbanding of
me regiment. he was member Of Barbara
Frietchie Post and of George Rtcard Post G. A r
HeeAeaveS q widow and five. children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
70 OPEN LIBRARY BRANCHES SUNDAY

The trustees OF the Brooklyn Public Library are
considering the idea Of opening Its various
branches Sunday afternoons. While all view the
project with favor. objection is made that 1t will
add materially 10 the expenses The. experiment
will be made however. next Sunday between the
hours OF and p. m and II is believed that II a
sufficient number of people take ADVANTAGE of II
the money will be found TO meet the additional
expense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
LONG ISLAND CITY FIREnEN WIN.

IN A TEST CASE JUSTICE GARRETsoN DECIDES
THAT THE CITY MUST REINsTATE THEM.
In the suit brought by Mortimer P Gleason
against the city to be reinstated as a member of
the Long Island City Fire Department and TO re-
cover back salary, Judge Garretson yesterday
directed the jury to find verdict for the plaintiff
1t was test case, and one of about sixty-sx suits
brought by fremen. The back salaries of these
men amount to about S125 600.
The city disputed the validity of the appoint
ments on the ground that there not suffi-
Client money in the Fire Department of Long Island
CITY ar the time TO pay their salaries for the
mainder of 1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
.wORTHY OF THE HONOR"

Washington. Jan II (speciaD.-"The Evening
Star to-day. in an editorial entitled Mr.. Nc
Kinley's Running Mate" says:
In Attorney General Griggs New-Jersey has
a son in every way worthy of the honor. And
his nomination would probably be all the more
favOrably received by reason Of the fact that
the relations, personal and political that existed
between him and the late Mr.. Hobart were ex-
ceedingly warm and confidential It Is prooa-
bly, not too much to say that had Mr. HObarI
signifed a wish to his successor he Would
have named Mr. GriggS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
DIR. MENDENHALL AGAIN CALLED.

Perth Amboy. Jan. II (SpeciaD--The congregation
of the Perth Arnboy Presbyterian Church last night
voted unanimously TO call to its pastOrate the
Rev DIT. Harlan G. MendenhalL OF Kansas City.
No The church has been without a pastor for
three years. Two years ago DR.. Mendenhall ae-
copied the call. After preaching twice he asked
FOR leave Of absence. because OF his fathers n
ness. Later he asked permission to reconsider his
acceptance OF the call The salary Is $3.50 and
a parsonage is also provided for the pastor
committee appointed last night TO consider
gu1a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
ADMIRAL DEWEY ACCEPTS.
ACCORDING TO TELEPHONE MESSAGE
HE WILL BE PRESENT AT THE
EMERALD Rail-,

Touched by the plea that II he should be present
al the Emerald Ball. which is to be given for the
benefit of the Catholic Orphan Asylum. would re-
suit in much larger returns for that charity, Ad-
niraI Dewey, according to a telephone message
received in Brooklyn yesterday from Washington
mas yielded to the importantly of the committee
winch visited him at this home in Rhode Island
ave, with the purpose of securing his presence at
inc pail. Admiral Dewey consented to attend the
9dH II II We're 10 be given the night of February
a. as ne IS to be in the city at that time, having
accepted an invitation TO reception at the Union
League Club, in Brooklyn on the following night
Inc, Inc committee which visited Admiral Dewey con-
sisted or James J. Byrnes, George j. OKeefe rep
Tesehtlng the society, and congressman Fitzgerald
DIlsgs, wilson and May, from Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
A SEPARATION FOR TWO YEARS

Justice jerks, in the Equity Term of the Supreme
Court, yesterday, after a trial of the action
brought by Margaret Koegler against Louis L.
KoegIer. a violin instructor. Of No. POS Grand-st
for separation on the ground of cruelty. gave
judgment 10 the plaintiff for two years. The de-
PENDANT put q general denial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
MRS. MARY w. TITIrs

East Wfliston, Long Island Jan 1l-Mrs Mary
w. MUS died at the home Of her son, George P
TITUS to-day Mrs Titus ninety-two years
DID, and was the widow of Robert Titus She was
one Of the best known members of the Society Of
trlends at Old WeStbury, and was a descendant NJ
one of the oldest families on Long TSanT IL ~
son is president Of the Queens-Nassau AgrictliraI
Society. 49, III III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
PART III.
FOUR PAGES.
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
INGALLS, TO STAY WITH THE BIG FOUR.
M GAYS THE vANDERBILTs J. P. MORGAN AND
HAVE SOLD THEIR INTERESTS IN
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO.

HAVE SOLD THEIR INTERESTS IN
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO.
,~,-o,,,.+i Ian. I'm. F. ingalls,, president Of
(sosonsake and Ohio and of the Big Four
-os6e today the following statement;
s sro a combination. composed of the
YendeI 6aSt the control Of the Chesapeake and
ohio Railroad. We have hela II Ioa zen Years ana
I nav rorro from q poor and wornout corporation
II has grown - 81 ncUerf railroad: so good that
l.a soiF orr interests While. in the future
y JUS - be largely Interested in the Chesapeake and
BE- Tairoad through certain interests that rep
do not Ppopo sob 10 fo Ipsr ac Sa saye
sgement This change may come in month or in
six months Just when me ne new 0wSTg conclude
al he same time, had thought when going out
BIG foI H. at3 ,T o taking with Mr. yanderb;it end
f ifb The en- Big Four and with them, have decided
Four. which is to-day Vanderbilt institution ard
after getting its property into physical con-
10 continue these dividends in the future. and pos
sIbIy Increase them II is q much easier task TO
expect a great relief from work. and at the same
time the pleasure OF keeping in touch with men and
affairs Of the day
Mt Ingallss statement that he would continue
in the presidency OF the Big Four road came as
rather a surprise to railroad men and hnanciers In
this city yesterday. only few days ago, when
he was in New-York, Mr.. ingalls, had announced
his determination 10 retire from the management
Of both OF the roads Of which he is the execu-
tive head His announcement that he and the
Vanderbilts and J. Pierpont Morgan had recently
sold their Chesapeake and Ohio holdings is taken
as confirmation Of the general understanding that
the Pennsylvania had secured an important interest
IN that road and that the policy of the Pennsyl-
vauia would in future control in the operation Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio. In accordance with the
existing agreement between the Pennsylvania and
the Newly ork Central. whereby the Pennsylvania
influence would be more Immediately felt in the
railway field south of the Ohio River
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
WESTERN RAILROADS PROSPER.
MARVIN HUGHITT SAYS REPORTS OF DIMINISHED
FAsTRoITND TRAFFIC ARE, FxACCFR ATED

HASlbcO-ND Traffic AXE EXAGGERATED.
Before leaving the city for Chicago yesterday
President Marvin Hughitt Of the Chicago and
Northwestern Railway said that the increased
prosperity Of the East and the large foreign demand
for staple products. which had been augmented by
the war in South Africa, had made themselves felt
IN the West. and had proved highly beneficial to
the Western railways, despite the reports of dim
mutton in eastbound traffic. These reports he
thought, were exaggerated. He admitted that
farmers were holding their grain at present for
better prices but asserted that their granaries were
well filed and the railroads would have much Of If
10 haul East as soon better prices could be
obtained.
Regarding the complaints of shippers about the
recent advance in freight rates, Mr.. Hughitt said
mat railroads should be allowed share n ne
general prosperity of the country Just as well as
the iron Manufacturers who now getting twice
as much for their steel rails, for instance they
got q year ago Mr.. Hughitt came East to attend
Lnursoay $ conference in this city Of executive
officials Of Western railroads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
HENRY G. CADMrS DLSCHARGEn

Henry G. Cadmus of No. 213 EIghteenth-st
charged with homicide, discharged from
custody in the Butler-st. court yesterday. On
December 9 Cadmus and John Lynch ouarrelled
over a prizefght They came to blows and
Lynch was knocked down. His head struck the
hagstone with such force that he died in a hospital
a week later from the injury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
OBITUARY.
MRS. MARY RYAN

Mrs. Mary Ryan, mother of Thomas 7 RYAN =,
the vaudeville team Ryan and RichfeId died ON
Wednesday at her home in Parkville, in her etgbtv
third year. She born in Ireland and had
lived in Brooklyn for eighteen years She at
tdlneu reputation in the thea tricaI DrofeSsfon
ana IN 1880 aGcompanied her son tour through
be held al the Church Of St Rose Of Lima Psr IL
vile, on Saturday morning. -, = 81 n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
THE REINSTATEMENT OF WOODS.

IT MAY MEAN ANOTHER DEPUTY CHIEF OF
POLICE.
Much interest was aroused in Long Island City
yesterday by the order made in Brooklyn by the
Appellate Division Of the Supreme Court directing
that Anthony S. Woods be restored to his former
place In the Police Department. Mr.. Woods was for
many years captain of the Long Island City police
In the Sanford administration he promoted to
Chief of Police When Mayor Gleason regained
the ascendency Woods WAS dismissed. 1t now ap-
pears pears to be question whether Mr., Woods is to
return TO duty as a captain is receive the
rank Of Deputy Chief Captain Woods is an old
man and may seek retirement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
SPEAKER JONES A MASTER MASON.

House OF Assembly received the degree of Master
Mason at a meeting Of Century Lodge F. and
A. NJ, in South Orange, on Wednesday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
JERSEY AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Washington. Jan. II (SpecaD.-At the instance OF
Representative Salmon the Secretary OF the Navy
has appointed Edmund ". Howell OF Dover
minor under instruction. in the Draughting De-
partment OF the Crescent Navy Yard, Elizabeth
Representative LOudensager has recommended
TIE appointment OF these postmasters- At Fairton
Cumberland County, H 9. Trenchsrd: 1t Gibbs
town, William Gleason.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
MONEY FOR THE RETIREMENT FUND.

The net proceeds of the bazaar which was held
al Quartet Club Hall. Westinghouse. HobOken.
under the auspices OF the Teachers Association OF
that city for the benefit OF the Teachers Retire
ment Fund amounted to S6.lS5 0S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
SUDDEN DEATH OF JOHN DALE.

Hackensack, jan 11-John Dale. eighty years
old, of Ridgeheld Park, was stricken with pa
ralysis last evening and died. He was a retired
tailor. He lost five sons IN the Civil War He has
daughter living in New-York CITY but no one
knows her address, and it cannot be found among
his 100
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-12
EK-MAEoR sCHIEREN IL BE pREsIDENr.

Ex-Mayor Charles A Schieren Is said to be the
probable successor 10 ex-Nayor Frederick A
Schroeder as president Of the Germania Savings
Bank. Mr.. scheren has been stakeholder and
director of the bank There VIII be meeting for
the election of a president next Monday.