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New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
GREENBAcKs PINNED TO HIS SHIRT.

MAN COMMITTED As A PAUPER FOUND TO
HAVE $500
While pulling on the shirt Of Patrick McCahe. an
cid man recently sent 20 the Almshouse in Brook
lyn the attendants found that the shirt was lined
with greenhacks AItoget her the old man had
about $500 pinned the shirt lie expressed
wonder thar the attendants should be astonished
a. the extent OF his possessions. The money Was
locked up IN the safe Of the Amshouse. where Il
VII ne Kept until some decision r. made in the case
OF Nc abe, who is not pauper. II is impossible
te hno out anA thing about his family or his home
ile ,sags taal ne has brother in Pennsylvania
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
ASKED TO CONTINUE ~ THE SERVICE.

Captain Peter c. Asserson, chief OF the depart
ment OF yards and docks at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard who passes the age limit January l. has
been asked by the Secretary Of the Navy to
tinue in the service few months longer In order
that the Secretary may have more time 10 select a
suitable successor. Captain Assersos4 says that ne
Is considering the request OF the Secretary OF the
Navy and decide 10 accede TO
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
SUPERINTENDENT MADE MANAGER.

Plainhed, Dec. 1s (SpeciaD.-James Smith, for
merly superintendent of the Elizabeth division OF
the North Jersey Traction Company, has just been
made general manager of the Elizabeth, Plainfeld
and Central New-Jersey Street Railway Company,
which controls the line between Elizabeth and this
city John Ademann. who has been superintend-
ent Of that road and also of the Plainheld Street
Railway, win hereafter be superintendent OF the
Plainfeld line. Mr.. Smith will make his headquar-
In
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
ROY PRESENTED BOGUS CHECK

A messenger boy presented a check signed with
the name of J. Wiss & Son. payable TO George
Heath & Co.. or bearer. at the National Newark
Bank in Newark. yesterday, The check was a
forgery Asked where he had got the check the
how said a man had given 1t TO him to collect and
that he was TO meet the in Military Park
Two detectives were sent to the park ahead of the
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
SAYS DOODYs MIND HAS FAILED.
HIs WIFE DECLARES HE HAS BEEN a
CHANGED MAN SINCE THE DROWN
ING OF A SON.

The trial Of Daniel DOody, before Judge Hura' IN
the Kings County Court, on charge OF peiJuis'
,vas continued yesterday. Jere A. Weinberg coun-
sl for the defence opened his side OF the case ~
- T4a said that Mr. DOody was sunerlhs
from an incurabe mental disease, and had not per
ipred himself when in the second trial oil fleios'
he had said that he had forgotten giving money 70
certain city works officials for faVors s'"h'eO -
the way of contracts ,.. ,-. the
ss she said that Mr.. Doody had e%een % a
Changed man since the death by dro~lhs S o ,,,Iesr
isne1,age and had become rude TO mempSSas Sas unset
S,.sSsI- said Once she continued ne nao Pe5r
"a FroTo sleigh and laughed at her Asa,i S
hs would turn on the gas and walk away anu tbaatre
Get 70 light n He would get up ana eaSsd rim
IL en- setors personal appearance oispIedse.u Hni,,
~. ordered ten eggs for breakfast ana @'e O'''
tSS; T5e trial will be continued this morning
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
BrsHop LITrLEyoHN Is sETEyTT-sIK

IT Is SAID THAT HE is WILLING 10 HAVE
coADJUToR APPOINTED IN HIS DIOCESE
Garden CITY Long Island Dec. ls.-Bishop A n
Isttle1ohn head OF the Protestant Episcopal Do
csss Of Long Island. to-day celebrated ouietly the
..,,e,,vsixtb anniversary Of his birth at the See
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
TOOK THREE POISOys AND DIED.

Rochester. N Y. Dec 13.-Mrs. Gordon Smith,
aged fifty years. living in Macedonia. committed
suicide yesterday in a sensational manner. She
had been secretly for some days past preparing
the clothing needed for her burial and when all
was ready first took paris green then a quantity
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14

Abraham L. Graham Editor Of The Mirror" OF
Jersey city. has begun another suit against the
Consolidated Traction Company for 5000 damages
for the death OF his son. which was caused oy
trolley car This Is the fourth suit he has brought
The verdcts I'm the three previous suits were set
aside. the Court holding that the awards were
ste
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
sEcosD QUARTERLY MEETING.
TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ELECT

rpr,e1-rFs OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ELECT
TWO NEW OFFICERS.
pr,rceton Dec l3 (SpeciaD.-The trustees OF the
,verst held their second quarterly meeting OF the
wear this afternoon A F. West. professor OF Latin
was elected TO ill the office or dean OF the
Graduate school Professor West was graduated
from Princeton in 1874 has edited severai DOCKS
and made a reputation for his managing api"'s a9
oha,-,,,o, =, the committee for the sesquicenten-
Mai celebration IN 1896 The object of the sradu-
ate organization IL to offer the best opportunities
for college graduates who desire to pursue speciai
studies after graduation. a, - o1oo.aa
charles w McAIpin. of Newly ork was elected
secretary of the university: NJ ASApiI pm 49,
graduated from Princeton in lSeo anu nds I.t.,.
active in furthering the interests or the @ ~
since that time. He Is a member OF the irin Vi
D. II. McAlpin & Co. OF New-1ork CITY
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
4 STEEL FENCE AT CREEDMoOR.

TO PROTECT A HOUSE FROM BULI4Ers-rT rs 2ss
FEBF LONG AND 10 FEET HIGH
Creedmoor Long Island. Dec. ia steel fence
at the State rife range here. opposite the house OF
John Hendrickson. into which the bullets Of the
marksmen would occasionally enter. has just been
completed. The fence is 29s feet long and ls feet
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
RAILROAD STATION ROBBED.

Elizabeth. Dec. 1S (speciaD.-The Sprins-st. sta
ton Of the Jersey Central Railroad here en-
tered BY thieves some time during the night and
$50 in cash was taken from the safe No tickets
missing or the stolen money &7 belonged to
Thomas Mack the station agent, and the balance
10 the railroad company.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
ADDITIONAL STORIES ron corRrgorsr

20 meet the demand for more room for the-court
IN Brooklyn Deputy Commissioner KirUin of the
Department of Public Buildings Lighting and sun
i,ass , hSS suRgested 10 Commissioner Kearny that
Two additional stories be put on the present couTt
HN.onsss instead OF constructing a new building
structeo al cost Of S60 ono
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS STOLEN.

Franklin Dee Is (SpeciaD.-Burglars entered the
house James Garthwaite in Prospect-st-, in this
place at an early hour this morning and stole sill
verware and tewelry valued at $780, Among the
things stolen were two gold watches intended for
Christmas presents.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14

Of Iaudanum and ended with swallowing quantity
Of carbolic acid. note left to the family
explained that she had committed suicide and told
where her grave clothes could be found. Mr.
Smith was held in the highest esteem. and no eT-
PLANTATION for the act can be given excepting that
her mind had become deranged over thinking about
death.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR TO RESIGN.

Marshall Van winkle will resign his place as
Assistant Prosecutor OF the Pleas for Hudson
County to enter into partnership with James r..
Vredenburgh, whose partner for many years was
Justice GaTretson, of the Supreme Court
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
ROBBED on A TROLLEY CAR.

Frederick Fisher. Of the GreenviIle part Of Jer-
sey City reported TO the police yesterday that
while riding on a Bayonne trolley Wednes-
day pickpocket robbed him OF diamond stud
valued at Sl75, which he wore In the bosom OF his
shirt
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14

EX-GOVERNOR WOLCOTT Has A REL4PSR
Boston Dec. 1S.-Former Governor Roger WolcofL
who has been in with typhoid fever for the last few
weeks. has suffered a relapse. His sickness is said
not to have assumed alarming nature however.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
LAST SADDLE TO BE HoTsTED TO-DAY.
NExr WORK OK TIT NEW BRIDGE Is THE
MAKING OF THE CABLES

MAKING OF THE CABLES
ne second of the four large saddles OF steel
which are 10 be placed on the towers Of the New,
'-ass RIVER Bridge was put i'm position yesterday
morning and the third yesterday afternoon.
me last one Rill 40 up this morning. The four
hig masses of steel have been ready to be hoisted
Ior week. but those who have charge Of the
work would not raise them until all Of the four
ioiier beds were up The last OF these roller beds
was raised Tuesday afternoon just before the first
SADDLE The rollers weigh twenty-seven tons each
ne saddles thirty-siX tons each The saddles are
IeSeu on top oi the rollers without being fastened
bridge. 'D" VI 'He
II ~ saddles were lifted 10 the tops Of tho lowers
.sV ieet above the high water mark. by two donkey
t5elnes on the pier below. These engines oneraf ed
peFed steel wire -A' IN
ne next work - the bridEemak kers will be 10
saddles + iA N'ioueh Nie
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
PETITIONS IN B4NKRCPTCY.

Frederick Herzig manufactures Of infants and
children's cloaks at Nos. 40 and 122 Wooster-st'
has fled petition In bankruptcy. with habihties
SCI ss and nominal 2ss6l, consisting OF mer
ehandse 800: accounts sl4O66; fixtures 800; lots
at woodville Long Island 5000; hfty-eight shares
Of stock of the Westchester Land company, s-y,
cash hand So cash In banks, suPlect 20 mS'S hos @
appointed Peter Alexander receiver OF the assets
A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was nieu
yesterday against BowIby, Klein & Becker ana
Bowlby & Becker manufacturers OF women's
waists at No. 5ss Broadway. by Myers. Goldsmith
Bronner. for the following creditors: Samuel
plevin.
petition in involuntary bankruptcy was hled
yesterday against the Rollins Gold and Silver Min
ing Company, OF No 15s Fifth-ave.. by the follow
ing creditors: Charles W. Warner. of MiddletOwn.
Conn, S2,O55: Mary E.Warner. of the same place.
s5.2f and Frank Brainerd trustee, of Portland.
Conn. $6.054 all the claims being notes. 1t is
alleged that the company is insolvent, and De-
cember admitted writing its inability to pay
It's debts and willingness to be adtudged bankrupt.
This Is the third petition which has been filed
against the company the others having been filed
on November 10 and December 5. 1899. William j.
Walsh represents the present petitioners.
Francis Fl. Smith OF No III West Twenty-sixth-
ST.. has fled petition IN bankruptcy. with Iabii-
tiles of $7 $50 and nominal Of SD 31S OF the
liabilities S21500 secured by mortgages and by
life insurance policy for $4,000. payable TO his
wife and children which is held by E o. Church
as security for debt of $500. Charlotte f. Smith
holds a chattel mortgage on paintings for debt
of $500, and she also appears in the list of
secured creditors for 5000. borrowed money
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14
rOURTH sur FOR DAMAGES.

boy who soon appeared But the swndler had
taken alarm and decamped.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-14

Senator Pitney of Morris County. is too busy
just at present endeavoring to shoot quail in North
Carolina 10 be interviewed on his prospects OF oh
tanning the Republican nomination for Governor AL
tnOuSh there are Indications that there are a few,
NeW-Jersey newspaper correspondents who an
State 1855 N'''
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
Larger Army Needed.

WASHINGTON, Nov. II. - Senator
Proctor Of the senate committee on mill
tary ofairs and Adjutant General Cor
bin Of che war department held an in
formal conference with the president Sat
drday relative TO the legislation to be
asked Of congress In connection with the
proposed increase Of the regular army.
"Under the existing law" said Senator
Proctor at the conclusion Of the confer
epce, "the present strength Of the army.
85.00O regulars and $4,000 volunteers
viii BE- reduced on the first day Of neg.
July to 27.0O0 regulars. This is an alb
surdiy small number. aud congress will
bs aShed By the president to rcorsaniae
the army upon a larger basis. II will be
impossible to keep any troops in the Phil
ippines unless the army Is increased. t.
aay noehlno OF the gsrrisons for the forts
In this country. My own Judgment ID
that congrsss WIN provide regular army
oi.sbout $1,000 or 10000 men. with dis
eretlon 20 the president TO raise the total
10 400. 900 70 he nnds IL necessary.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
Unknown Man Shot.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Nov. 12.-An
unknown man was shot and instantly
killed while riHing the money drawer at
Gales Ferry station of the Norwich and
Worcester railroad, which is just across
the river from here. The station master,
George Brooks, had locked up the station
for the night and was on his way home
about 10'o'clock when he noticed pole
cat near the roadside and went into the
house Of an acquaintance to borrow a
gun. After he secured the gun he re-
traced his steps toward the railroad sta
tion In search of the animal and discov-
cred that the station had been broken In
to during his absence. Entering, be
found a man standing in front Of the
open money drawer. Hold up your
hands," shouted the station agent as he
leveled the gun, but the man refused with
an emphatic oath and threatened, accord
Ing ,to't the station agents story, to shoot.
The station agent then fred, the charge
entering the breast Of the burglar and
causing instant death. A screwdriver,
chisel, knife and cheap gold filled
watch were found In the mans pockets,
but there was nothing to establish his
Identity.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
Race War In British Columbia.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Nov. 12.-Bitter
racial feeling between Some of the
Eyench Canadians and Britishers cul.
minated In Gag incident in the neigh
boring city Of New Westminster. whore
serious consequences were only avoided
by the prompt action of the authorities.
On the new stone postoffice building In
process Of construction are employed a
number Of French Canadians brought
thither for that work from Quebec. They
were given a Saturday half holiday and
hoisted the union jack and the French
tricolor on the same pole. The British
flag was removed surreptitiously, and
when the French ensign was discovered
floating alone over the government build
ing a crowd Of Englishmen gathered to
pull it down. The French Canadians
defended their flag, and hand to hand
conflict followed. The authorities stop.
ped the 6ght by pulling down the Of
fending flag.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
Santiago DisI,kcs Orders.

SANTIAGO, Cuba. Nov. 12.-Colonel
Whitside has received orders from the
war department fixing Nov. Is as the
date for closing the department Of San
tiago, Cuba. This date will be fort
Eight earlier than he had expected. and
there is considerable uneasiness among
the officers, who arc not certain how the
change will affect them personally. The
general opinion. however, is that there
will be few changes beyond calling San
tiago a district hereafter instead Of a
department headquarters. General Wood
is expected to arrive here next Tuesday.
The Cubans severely criticise the war
department action. They have always
been Jealous OF Havana, and now they
say that the Americans. following Span
ish customs, are robbing Santiago for
the benefit Of Havana.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
Coal Trade Outlook.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. II. - The
Ledger in its coal article today says:
1.-THE anthracite coal trade Is gradually
resuming its position and getting the col.
lieries into active operation after the
strike. II Is expected that this week
will see full working at the mines and
that hereafter there will be full out.
put Of coal. all OF which the market will
readily take. There is not much expecta.
tion that prices of coal ut the mines will
60 lower. but there is no further advance
In contemplation, and retail prices have
been materially reduced in various places.
The weeks of idleness caused by the
strike have reduced the years output
considerably below 1890 thus far. but
part of the loss will probably be made
up by full working until the season
Closes"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
Reform In British Army.

LONDON, Nov. 12.-According to The
Daily Mail scheme of army reform OF
very sweeping character will come In
to operation early next year. The
scheme" says The Daily Mail, will
make the British private trained SOL
dicr. Instead of system giving the re-
eruit mainly a housemaid's work and
allowing no more than six weeks of mill
tary training he will in the future get
ten months Of scientific drilling, all ia
tigue and orderly duties being performed
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
sPANIsH-AMERlcAN coNurEss
Secret Sessions Begun In Madrid to
Discuss COmme rcial Relations.

Secret Sessions Begun In Madrid to
Discuss Commercial Relations.
MADRID, Nov 12.-The secret ses-
sions of the Spanish-American congress
began today. They will be devoted to a
study Of various propositions for the de-
velopment of the commercial relations
between Spain and Latin America.
I The press warmly welcomes the dele
gates in language which is circumspect,
showing no hostility toward the United
States, but upholding the necessity Of the
unity Of the Latin family In America.
At Saturdays session of the congress
Senior Sierra, the delegate from Mexico,
emphatically disclaimed the idea that
there was any incompatibility between
the- present congress and the one that
would be held In Mexico in October OF
next year for the purpose of discussing
customs duties among all the American
nations. He expressed the hope that the
two congresses would result in benefit
not only to all the nations in the western
hemisphere, but to all humanity as well,
adding that universal blessings would
follow II compulsory arbitration for diff
ferences between nations should result.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15

matchless manner. Had the election
been fairly conductei h"ee members
would have been Quayites. Fraud is al
legged to have been resorted to, result
ing in the success of two Democrats
and one stalwart Republican. The
election of the fusionists will be con-
tested, and the Republicans, who are
considered to be honestly entitled to
the seats, will in the end secure their
rights.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
Miner. SIN In Troubie.

WILKESBARRE. Pa. Nov. l2.-The
minor differences which exist between
the Lehigh Valley Coal company and
some Of their employees are not expected
to have a serious ending. The rocsmeii
who are employed in opening tunnels
and gangways have petitioned the com
pany for reduction In the price OF dy'
Mantle. which the company Is not inclin.
ed TO grant II is said, however. that
the way Is open for compromise. Three
hundred miners employed ut the Maltby
colliery OF the I.ehigh Valley company
went out on strike Saturday because a
number OF nonunion men were put Ia
work
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15

WASHINGTON. Nov. l2.-Many pre-
dietions have been made about change,
IN ths cabinst. The most promising one
zee about Gecsetsry Cages retiremen'
In eavosA Of Comptroller Charles @
DaWeA bss that has bean withered by
positive declaration from Mr.. 0aee this
hAslwpq oolno 90 remain until March ,
aud 6dA ops know what he was going Il
dssooDse (AsA Ths talk about the imme
diaoD. dlsvgasioa OF the cabinet is With
0ue eU1n1o13eu. The cabinet win sssns
olyAs pesGl1snt until bis next iaausura
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
Disastrous Fire at Norfouk.

NORFOLK. Nov. l2-The car sheds
and electric plant of the Norfolk Rail.
way asd Light company In Huntersville
a suburb Of Norfolk. have been totally
destroyed by lire. fifty-two cars AM
the electrical machinery We're destroyed.
The loss is estimated at sl5O.00o. Gov
cred by insurance. The street ear sys-
TEN is badly crippled \ fuse from a
car In the barn l. supposed to have
started the lire. The iigemen responded
10 the alarm aud sawed the local dis
trsbuting depot of the STANDARD oil con,
pany which adjoins the sheds.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15

HnUooQks. Nov. t3-Ths Hoeisiis'
dsm:2eess.oa v,ssa vas pssgoGsd :
Albert ..i ssss. y. a.sss'sss 70 passss. s.s.
a sass::ss !v..;sss vs.sss:s $50
uisstos. who pressnted ~ ean ocsee>oe
u tsyes q selvsss1 ssesssH -,
s s:' - :,.ssss -. s.ss.s 3 sssss - ssa'''s' '''
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
rsssl Wreck Mar Pss,..

PARIS. Nav. u. t.ishl psrsons were
Killed and rs wuuud.d Ia a collision be
tween q suburban tan ard an express
a chaisy H. hot The sshai ban train
was entering the station &. fhw the ex
press % pass. aal tn 80, .s.'nt aesuftel
then, the sahurLan ,,alH hcias Iele.
scoped. The wreck SEA. sin,pletr. aai
IT, line Has Ll.ckesl fns hours.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
SC...r.,,".., S ~. Gamble & Co.,
3l3 Pine street,
WILLIAMSPORT, PA,

We are ready in every department for the fall and
winter buyers of Dress Goods Silks Jackets, Tailor
made Suits Capes Wrappers, Skirts, Pettcoas, Waists
Underware, Hosiery, Gloves, Notions Laces, Furs,
Domestic Flannels, Blankets Comforts etc.
No more complete stock can be found. All the new
est colorng and here Everything up to date
Samples sent application but state just what is wanted
SILKS. OUR CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
We the line silks This
attest novelties for The length
DRESS GOODS osn @ your taste our TAILOR made suits
This collection col ais prices Right
find the
assortment Black Dress endless
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15
N..shss l.taAahl.l,ls-.

fairs variabis wia.isi we.ib frssh
uorthessisSis.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-15

g 2; ~. !sss a .isa l ss l ~ y. !.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-10-05
COMPANY LOST.
Geaeral Macarthur Reports the Capture
ola Company Of oldiers by
Insurgents.
Another Command Sent Out With Or.
ders to Rescue the Ambush
ed Men.

Washington, Sept. 2S.-Gen. Near
thur cables from Manila as follows:
Sept. 18th Captain Devereanx, Shields
and 81 men of Company E of the Doth
regiment, and one hospital corps man
left Santa Cruz, Martinique, by gun
boat Nildalodos 4or Perijos, intending
to return overland. l have heard
heard nothing from Shields. There
is scarcely a doubt the entire party
has been captured with many killed
and wounded, Shields among the latter.
The information is sent by letter from
the commanding officer at Boac dated
Sept. goth, received Sept 24th and con-
sisted of rumors through natives.
The yorktown and two gunboats,
Col. Anderson Of the Thirty-eighth
and two companies Of the Th%irty-ninth
were sent to Martinique Immediately.
Anderson confirms the first report as
to the capture but was unable Sept
9th to give details of the present
whereabouts of the party or the names
of the killed or wounded. Anderson
has orders to commence preparation
Immediately to move relentlessly until
the party is rescued. Martinique is
an island between the islands of Min
idoro and Luzon.