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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
INsPECTS THE NAVY YARD.
As RESULT OF SECRETARY LONGS
VISIT MORE WORK MAY BE
DONE HERE

7or, n Long Secretary OF the Navy paid a visit
.. The BROOKLYN Navy Yard yesterday He ar
$50 A. - O'Clock in a carriage. and was driven
a. once 10 the Commandments office where q bat
,,I,on Of marines and the Navy Yard band were
drawn I'D 70 meet him. As he alighted from the
carriage the guns on the Cob Dock doomed
eal1ta OF seventeen guns. while the band PLAYED
.Fyal 70 the Chief" The Secretary was then in
,rodsced 70 the various heads OF the departments
n the yard after which he retired with Admiral
John " PhiIp into the Iatter's office I'm the
Lyceum.
A delegation % fourteen year employees headed
By Charles Blake, waited on Secretary Long to
confer on an alleged grievance M Blake said
that during the lare war The employees Of the cloth
ing and provision department. had worked over
time. ard had received pay for IT, hut since then
he asserted that the authorities AZ Washington had
sought 70 take away from them both credit and
nav Nj Blake said that recently their money
for two weeks pay had been held up Mr. Long
promised TO inquire into the matter
Later the Secretary made a tour Of the ,ar1
His party visited the Mayfiower the disabled tor
pedo boat Dupont and thorough inspection was
made Of DTyucc6 No 3, which is being changed
from wooden dock 10 concrete one Then ar
official photQe1aph o. the party was taken The
Vermont and the Cob Dock We're also visited
Secretary Lcng expressed satisfaction AZ +ba
efficiency II the ward. II vas said that one %
suit Of his visit would be increase in the amount
q work done ~ the ward.
Mr. Long also visited the naval branch of the
Helen Gould is erecting Z building at a cost Of
$4,000 49, "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
FUyNT INCIDENTS At A FIRE.
ONE MAN WORKS wATERLEss PUMP-ANoTHER
APPEARS WITHOUT CLOTHING.

On the top floor of the six story tenement house
in the rear Of No 9 Essex-st. live Abraham Good
man his wife and boarder The boarder and
Goodman in the room in the front of the
apartments yesterday. The boarder was reading
aloud from a newspaper the story OF the Jackson
st. fire.
Goodman became much excited as the boarder
went into the details. and began walking UP and
down the room In his nervous pacing up and
the window 1t went off like a cartridge. The
sparks set fire the lace curtain, and the curtain
blazed up. With the thoughts OF the Jackson-st.
horror IN hts mind. Goodman fed from the room
followed by the boarder. holding the newspaper in
his hand.
Goodman rushed into the hallway. where there Is
old fashioned pump In the closet under the
sink there is a stop valve which is turned off when
the pump is not in use. Goodman forgot about the
Several buckets of water were thrown on the
fire and II eNtinguished. all the time Goodman
and the boarder shouting Fire" at the top Of
their voices.
There was the greatest excitement in the big
tenement house The tenants ran helter-skelter for
the street. On the floor below the GOOdmans lives
Mrs Dora Goldstein. In the apartments was Mrs
Josephine Monesstlsky. who two days ago gave
birth 10 a boy. When Mrs. GoIdstein heard the
shouts Of fire she seized the baby and rushed 10
the yard with him, unheeding the feeble pleadings
OF the sick woman to rescue her from the flames
mrs MoncsstlSky managed 20 crawl from her bed
and down the STAIRWAY
In the basement OF the building is n Turkish hath
establishment. one man laundering about in
the large tubs The proprietor had gone out carry.
ing with him the keys 10 the locker in which the
the shouts and tramp Of feet he rushed 10 the
locker. and, falling to get in smashed in a panel
1t on il became twisted and he rushed Dst5irs and
into the crowded courtyard. He reached the court
down by the hose. He was hurriedly seized and
locked in an clubhouse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
JULY 4 DRAWS NEAR.
II ONE HAD NO ALMANAC THE FIRE
CRACKERS WOULD TELL HIM.

Already the coming Of July is being heraded
by the small boy with occasional explosions of fire.
crackers. but for months the fireworks manufactur-
ers have been busy in anticipation of the next In
dependence Day. and all signs point to an unusual
demand for noise producers. Futon-st. was lined
for several blocks yesterday afternoon with ped
leTs, many Of whom did a rushing business selling
a new invention in this line It consists of a ball
about as big a large marble, incrusted the
outside with some preparation that looks like
plaster Of paris. When the ball is thrown down
hard upon a stone pavement the minute part Of
this incrustaton which hits the pavement first is
exploded by conclusion with a loud and satisfactory
noise. This can be repeated again and again until
all the incruSted matter IS worn off the ball This
toy seems TO be harmless and cheap. and is
catching on in n lively style.
Manufa CturerS say their factories running
day and night in order to keep up with the demand
which is brisk in all parts of the country. II is
said that S2000OO0 will not cover the orders taken
by the well known firms in this city alone and
81 0OO 600 would not be big estimate 10 place
the value Of the fireworks which will be con-
sumed July next in all parts OF this land and
its new insular possessions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
ARNHEIM,
BROADWAY & 9TH Street.
THE SUIT AGAINST MRS, c. S, BRIcE,
GENERAL DENIAL. OF MRS. CLARKE's CLAIM FOR
$4,000 FROM THE ESTATE OF THE
OHIO EX-SENATOR.

Extreme retcenCe was maintained yesterday by
the lawyers who are acting for the opposing par
ties in the suit which Mrs. Mabel Clarke has in
stituted against Mrs Catherine Olivia Brice, ad-
ministrator of the estate Of ex-senator Calvin 5.
Brice. Mrs. Clarke is seeking 10 recover $4,000
for services which she rendered TO Mr.. Brice. but
the nature of those services are not specified in
the papers which have been filed by the plaintiff
She states. however. that Mr.. Brice was close
personal friend and that he promised to make
viii leaving her $4,000. In violation OF this agree
ment Mrs Clarke contends, he died interstate. leav-
ing real and personal property in excess of her
claim.
An answer to the suit has been lodged by Mrs
BriCe denying all knowledge of the services re-
ferred to by the plaintiff and setting up general
denial information and belief of the agreement
whereby Mrs Clarke to receive $4,000 from
the estate. The defence was also made that If any
services were rendered they were OF Illegal char
acter. This answer was ordered to be stricken out
by Justice BsCnon on Thursday, which leaves the
answer containing only general denial
Mrs. Clarke lives at the Schuyler, in West Forty
dfth-st. near Fifth-ave. but inquirers for her at
this place Yesterday were informed that she had
left town FOR few days, Mrs. Brice and her fam
lily also out OF the city, their house at No 693
Fifth-ave., being closed for the summer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
TR4NSATL1NTTC TRAVELLERS.
JOHN r M'LEAN SAILS on THE -A,-pA>-1, p,
BE GONE UNTIL. SEPTEMBER

JOHN R M'IEAN SAILS OK THE CAMPAN1A. To
BE GONE UNTIL SEPTEMBER
John r Mclean. Of Ohio who was recently do
teared Tor Governor Of that State sailed for liver
pool Yesterday with his wife and son on the
cuuarG Lire steamship Campania
am goinS abroad on pleasure a nd expect to be
gone uaIlI september. said Mr. Mclean We will
visit London and Paris. and tour the Continent
II Is too early 10 talk politics and do not know
mat there Is anything I wish TO say on the sub
3ecI As 70 who viii be organs running mate 7
% not know but ne viii be some man who is
agreeable 70 Mr. Bryan. Now. as 10 Admiral
Dewey he is my brothe--ia-Iaw and il would not
be proper for me 70 discuss his affairs In answer
70 any questions that may be asked me-. ~, that
SUBJECT can simply refer you TO his interview
When asked TO the truth Of the story pub-
-ished yesterday that he had given personal check
= W J. BRYAN 10 be used IN the campaign Mr.
" lean Salq that he had not read the story He
Wolia nor atnrm or deny IT. Just before the vessel
salita Nj. Mclean said he had not crossed the
ocean II thirty years.
George C. Boldr the proprietor Of the V-aI5orf
A@Ioria- Mrs Boidt and Miss Glover BoIdt also
Sallec on the Campania- They viii visit the pa ris
opposition Other passengers were Nj and Mrs
John r. Dean. William a Fischer of PaItin7Ora
Nj. and Mrs. Richard H Ewart Miss Rosar1ond
S'rliss. M and Mrs Warwick 4T0rd Nj and Mrs
F'oDerI Garrett the Right Rev + r Hendrix
29seph ZeWQurEer. Dr. and Mrs William Osler
NJ alter De c. POultney. A Frank Richardson
Frank Nogel Mr. and Mrs James Woodward d
d Woodward. Miss Grace Wellington the Rev
and Mrs. Walter r. Breed. of Boston: the Rev
and MS. John @ Brown Of Philadelphia. Miss
Euth Brown and Hunter Brown, and Mr. and Mrs
Simon Srerue N-~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
SUES FOR ILLEGAL IMPRISONMENT.
MISS E. L. JONES ALSO ASKS HER BROTHER FOR
AN ACCOUNTING OF FATHERS ESTATE.

MISS E. L. JONES ALSO ASKS HER BROTHER FOR
AN ACCOUNTING OF FATHERS ESTATE.
Miss Emma I. Jones II was learned yesterday.
has begun suit for SIS co damages for alleged Illegal
Imprisonment against her brother Willard H.
Jones. OF the firm of Douglas & Jones bankers and
brokers' OF No. 81 Broad-st. She also asks for an
accounting Of the estate Of their father alleging
that her brother has deprived her of her share
thereof. Her attorney IS Henry ". Leonard. No.
243 Broadway. At his office It stated yester
day that Miss Jones was suing for damages be-
cause Of detention at the House OF the Good Shep-
herd thirteen months, one month longer than a
person may be legally committed for on the charge
Of habituaI drunkenness Her detention was due
Mr.. Jones. 1t declared. Concerning the
misuse Of the estate the following statement was
made:
The estate consisted Of building at No Elm
Place Brooklyn now appraised al 5000, and per
sonal property valued at $4,000 or $4,000 The
New-YOrk Life Insurance Company holds a mort
gage the Brooklyn property for 10000 Miss
and to ae9 S Of s worth 70 Of the Proh
property was obtained by undue influence through
her brother with the proceeds OF the mortgage
and the personal property she asserts that her
She says that she has received nothing from the
estate since that time.
Willard II. Jones. when seen by Tribune re-
porter yesterday afternoon, said:
Ny father died when was twelve years old.
The personal properly referred to was expended FOR
the living expenses and education of nv sister and
myself. IN regard 10 the mortgage. my sister mas
received her nun share OF the proceeds and
have her vouchers to that effect As TO her deten-
ton at the House Of the Good Shepherd. she was
placed there four years ago by the order OF the
Court upon the advice and by the certificates OF
her own physicians. Whether she was detained
beyond the legal period am unable 70 say, as 1
am not acquainted with the law upon the subject
l was not responsible for her stay there She has
received all the estate 70 which she is entitled and
until last July. when she instituted this suit I
supported her besides The case has not yet been
placed the calendar.
Mr.. Jones became member OF the Stock Ex-
change on February Z 1885 and member OF the
firm OF Douglas & Jones on January l. 1881
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

41'e Ienemtu House Commission desires sugges-
I'--s aTa advice every phase Of the tenement
house problem from all persons including tenants.
l3ho4oras investors builders architects real estate
men insurance people, charitable societies physi-
cans ministers workers IN social settlements rep
tesenta'ives y organized labor the different build
ing trades. city officials and all other persons
having any especial knowledge upon this subject
eueA suggestions should be sent 10 the secretary
i'fNrence WELLER. Room Nc 48 No I05 East
= - -second-st. preferably before July Is. The
,-liIllssion has sent out q number Of letters TO
e.. ~o are known 10 be interested IN this sub
-. setting Forth sixteen questions, 70 which
~--GS@S 2Ts particularly desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
PTYGRT AC4DEHT COuHEYCEnENT.

Elizabeth n. J.. June 16 (speciaD.-The annual
commencement of the Pingry Academy, the oldest
educational institution in Elizabeth founded in
1870 by the late Rev. Or John F. Pingry. was held
last night in the I.yceum Theatre. Chancellor
Magic Congressman Fowler. Senator Cross. Judges
Atwater and Gilhoy. together with a number OF
other prominent Elizabethans. occupied seats on
the stage Professor Smith. vice-principal OF the
school was OF ceremonies The diplomas
were presented by Professor Marsh manager OF
the institution The graduates were William Irving
Hamilton Edward Frankfort Atwater, Sidney
Franklin Jones Roger Brown Moore. A. Richie
RAYMOND Taintor Frederick ArtOn Price, JT, and
CAcu s EnnnNer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
INSURANCE EXCHANGE ATTACKED.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ASKED TO PROCEED UNDER
THE ANTITRUST LAW

petition has been lodged with Acknowledgement
oaFles requesting him to begin proceedings to de-
ternine whether the Network Fire Insurance
Exchange is not violating The antitrust laws Of
the State 7 Tanenbaum, Son & Co insurance
brokers' have made formal charges against the
exchange, conterding that the institution IN its
EFFORTS 10 control the insurance business has made
Itself amenabe TO process by the State authorities
i IS charged that the officials OF the Exchange
recently determined 10 discipline the Tanenbaurn
ErTn because OF the giving OF rebates. The firm
Il seems, has offered put sprinklers and protect
ing wa-s IN large business houses provided that
The handling OF all insurance was given 70 II for
6 period OF i've years. Protests were made by
otheT brokers' against This method getting in
sLrance- and finally the Taneuba uus We're warned
70 discontinue the practice the ground that they
were practically giving business men a rebate. II
would appear that the warning not needed, in
esnIch as subseq Uently all the Insurance com
pGflleS In the Exchange were forbidden do bust
ness with J. Tanen baum Son & Co
There insurance companies In NeW-YOrS
Tot belonging 10 the Exchange. and recently the
Exchange adopted 2 rule that business done by
these companies should not be reinsured by any
company IN the Exchange This action
garced by the Tauenba ums trust method
which Disseminated against the six concerns
terTed 10. In consequence. the Acknowledgement
mas oeen appealed 70 10 investigate the operations
O. the Exchange
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
EnR LID 0E sOLnLERs, FAMILIES.

At the Highland Country Club, Garrsons, on
June g. after the graduating exercises Of the cadets
at West Point. Elihu Root, Secretary Of War. and
Northumberland Miles. were the guests OF
Samuel Sloan. and made addresses IN the interest
Of the National Army Relief Society, which aims
10 benefit the widows and orphans OF officers and
enlisted men who nave died in the war with Spain
and in the Philippines. Among those present were
Mrs Fitzgerald. Mrs. Roe. Miss Bigelow. Mrs
James Parker, Mrs. Osborn. Mrs. benjamin, Mrs.
William r RoCers Mr. and Mrs. Haight Mr.. and
Mrs ". {. Osborn. Mrs. AuCEinClOsS, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sargent. General and Mrs Brooke, General Bates
and Colonel Parker. At the close Of the meeting
refreshments were served.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
r0RK F4rORs OYE READED CONMIssION.

President York OF the Police Board was before
the Charter Revision Commission Friday. hav-
tho been invited TO give his views in regard to the
police Department He told the Commission that
he was in favor or q single Police Commissioner
.I am In favor OF headed Commission" ne
repeated yesterday. mot that I mean any renec-
ZION On anv member of this Board. but for the
r,-;rcinle of the thing I think the work OF the
I5epartmen could BE- done better. I am not in
fa,-or Of giving the Mayor continuous power OF re-
rnoval during his The head OF department
Wouid in that case be simply q clerk 70 carry out
the order his superior
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
orsrER rRrsr scHEnE NOr 4B4NDOyED.

A New-Haven dispatch yesterday reported the
plan 10 combine the oyster business OF Rhode
Island Connecticut New-YorlC and New-Jersey to
DE dead Jacob / Housman chairman OF the com
mlttee which is looking after the interests OF the
ovsterneu said last night that he had heard Of no
definite action regarding giving up The scheme He
said believed that while the plan might not
take definite form Immediately IT would eventually
do
some OF the options expired by limitation on June
Il In regard to these, Mr. Housman said they
would proba bIy be renewed or those giving them
would still stand by them The plan has pro-
crossed slowly. This has been explained due TO
the length Of time required by the negotiations with
the capitalists who expected 10 noat the COM
bnatOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
FLRE LN N4rTREss F4croRr LIZ NEW4RK

The mattress factory Of August Roeders corner
of New-Jersey Railroad-ave. and East Mechauic-st.
Newark. y. J.. partly destroyed by fire yester-
day afternoon the loss amounting 10 about $1,000
The concern is one OF the largest In the world and
has It's headquarters in Berlin, Germany, with
plants in all parts CT the world Three hundred
persons employed in the building The fire was
discovered by c. D; Winnower the local manager,
who working in his Office, minutes after
the employees had quit the building The flames
originated in the pickers room. on the top floor;
and spread rapidly. Only by the arduous work OF
the hremen was the building saved from destruc-
lion The loss Is covered BY Insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17

toners who failed 70 pay were the ones read
lily attracted from one company another.
Hereafter there VIII be- bad customers. for II
q man VIII NOT pay Tor the gas ne burns MS meter
VIII come out and stay out Formerly good
deal or money was practically wasted gas stoves.
which We're sold at almost any price given away
outright 70 induce customers To burn gas Here
after gas stoves Will be sold only "a a profit The
local gas situation was never more promising than
Is to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
RALLRo4D PRENIDENr ~ PRAcTISE ~

Justice Rischon the Supreme Court yester-
dav made an order permitting Aldace F. Walker.
the president OF the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railroad Company 10 file mis- certificate as
LAWYER in New-York State, he having forgotten 10
do so as required by the law passed in 1898
Mr. Walker stated in his affidavit that he had
not actively engaged in the practice Of law for
several Years All had overlooked the passage OF
the act the provisions OF which he had violated
BY the OF Justice BischOf's order Mr..
Walker IS relieved from the penalties inflicted by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
COLORED - 4GAIv lvNOrs - GorLp.

For the second time within two weeks Ieu,ueI
Hill, colored man. twenty-five years old. was ar
ratgned before Magistrate Olnsted In the York
vile Police Court yesterday morning. charged with
going 10 Miss Helen GOUId's home No. 57s Fifth
ave, and asserting that ne her haIf-hrGther
Inc nrSI time Magistrate Olmstsd sent him 10
Bellevue 10 be examined 5 his sanity. The man
remained In the insane pavilion at Bellevue for
Tour days and then was discharged. hin SAYS h,
lives No - Union-ave. Hr0oklvu and rhar ~
works in CcyHes pickle house at No 80 Green
Wich-St- Yesterday morning Policeman James NJ
Daniels. OF the East Fifyhrst-s station saw HIlI
on the st0Op % the house pulling al the bell Ha
recognized Fiji and asked him what ne was doine.
ltil replied, Il n Hiss GOuId's half-brother and
I'm going 70 get N.ot0000' Magistrate Olrsred
sent the back TO Bellevue TO Dc e-xansine1
again TO his sanity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
GoTERyoR rooRHEES DETAINED ABROAD.
HE WILL ARRIVE ON THE wEsTMoRELAND ON
TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY NEXT.

Trenton y. J.. June 16.-Governor Voorhees,, who
is Of the New-Jersey delegates-at-large TO the
Republican National Convention. will not arrive
from Europe until Tuesday OF Wednesday. An
accident TO the steamship New-York prevented him
from sailing that vessel which due to-day
letter from him was received by Senator Stokes
to-day. saving he would leave on the Westmore-
land. This steamer is due Tuesday WedueS-
day Upon the Governors arrival he will go dire t
70 he Convention hall Ex-senator Williams, Of
Paterson one OF the alternates large will act
pending the Governors arrival
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
ACCIDENT ~ 4 GUMDR0P FACTORY.

The floor q the second story OF E gumdrop fac
10Y IN Jersey City gave way yesterday while
.-'f'.-one men and six boys were AZ work but
iOillhately al escaped injury except TWO and they
70 -ol seriously hurt The injured are James
-. lNenfg--One years Old OF Nc 50 West Broad
go 80 Ns|-Y OK, and Salvino Nino thirty-eigh.
49, DC, Cf No l55 Allen-st. New-TOrk George
t,.-lSS'4l The proprietor had hundred and dfrv
- rs or EurndrOps stored On the second hoor He
- l-@t Building Inspector Kelly visited thu
r,-, ...-re about six weeks ago. examined II ard
a. 5-'-eea = safe. The damage Is estimated az
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
THIS nENDTcAHT HAD BANK ACCOUNT

Hugh Mcmahon seventy years old profess
sional mendicant who has begged aims in front
OF St. Peters Catholic Church. in Barclay-st.. this
city for many years was found helplessly IN IN
lodging house at No i63 Newark-st; Hoboken. last
evening and was removed 10 ST Mary's Hospital
The police found passbook Of a Jersey City
savings bank IN the old mans possession. which
called for deposit of $3.50 The beggar dressed
IL ragged clothes and had Sl3 70 in his pockets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
ABSOLUTE DIFoRcE.F0R HRS. S. Il. WATTS.
HER HUSBAND ORDERED TO PAY HER $4,000
FOR HERSELF AND SON

~ e special term OF the Supreme Court in White
Plains yesterday Justice Keogh confirmed the re-
port u the referee in the divorce suit Of Mrs Jane
J Watts against her husband. Samuel Hughes
watts. broker OF this city. The referees de
cis-on grants the plaintiff absolute divorce from
her husband. who IS prohibited from marrying in
her lifetime. Mrs Watts receives the custody OF
their son, Dickson Givens Watts seven years old.
ont the father may see him once a week
The Courts order compeIs Watts 70 pay his wife
Ao'@7 within ten days after the fling OF judg-
mem. The payment TO be made IN leu of alimony
waits Is also directed q pay her $50 90 as guardian
q iheir son The defendant must pay over this
money within two years after Judgment is fled.
III and Mrs. Watts were married on November
: ~ a. the home y Mrs Wattss mother Mrs.
= : jackson. IL Berwick Penn Mr. Watts :
ol-oes are a. No NaSsau-st The name Of the
respondent does not appear in the order. Since
,sraflnE from her husband Mrs Watts has lived
A. No. . West Fifty-sixth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
TO EXCLUDE CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS.
SUPREME LODGE OF KNIGHTS OF HONOR WILL
NOT ADMIT THEM TO MEMBERSHIP

Buffalo. June 1.-the Supreme Lodge Of the
Knights Of Honor. in session here has voted to
exclude Christian Science and Faith Cure believers
from the order. The lodge thinks that such per-
bad risks and does not insure
them. Their beliefs were not attacked.