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New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
BURGLAR LEAPED AND WOMAN SCREAMED

Hackensack, Aug. 23.-AIrs. d. L. Ogden. of
Hackensack Heights. chilly early this morn
ing. and arose to go another room for addi-
tional covering for the bed. AS she passed
through the hall she face TO face with
burglar Both were too greatly surprised move
or utter sound Mrs. Ogden says she was fright
ened. and the must have taken her for
ghost as he stood gazing her with mouth and
eyes wide open. Fright must have brought him to
his senses, he turned and leaped through
window without waiting TO the netting and
dropped to the ground from the second story
His, action caused Mrs. ogden to scream Her
husband jumped out Of bed, and. learning the
trouble, gave the signal to the neighborhood by
firing his revolver, and the alraH was spread
After while the police came. and it was found
two other houses had been entered. but in not
of the three anything missing
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
EAST RIVER BRIDGE INJUNCTION.

The application for injunction pendente lite
by Julius Meyers. as a taxpayer, restraining the
East River Bridge Commissioners from awarding
the for the construction of the approaches
TO the new East River Bridge, and for an order TO
compel them to readvertse for bids, was adjourned
yesterday by Justice Freedman, in the Supreme
Court until Tuesday next.
Meyers alleges that the contract advertised nv
the Commissioners illegal as II provided that
the workmen should receive the prevailing rate OF
wages, thereby compelling the contractor to charge
the city more than if permitted 10 hire labor in the
open market. Meyers also alleges that the speci-
hcaion for steel only permits its purchase the
Carbon Steel Company and gives II monopoly
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
WELDON AND GRAY CLEARED.
THEY EXPLAIN SATISFACTORILY THEIR coNNEC-
TIoN WITH AIR BRAKE STOCK DEAL.

Charles c. Whedon. of Sea Cliff Long Island. and
Richard Gray, of No. 17SS Amsterdam-ave., who
were arrested Monday last charged with having
conspired with Alfred R. Gosn and three others,
not yet arrested. to defraud Charles B. Whitehead.
a broker. OF Denver. Col, out of than $4,000
it the purchase of stock of the New York Air
Brake and Coupler Company, were discharged from
custody in the Centre-st. court yesterday by Mag
istrate Crane. Pierre n. Brown, lawyer, of No.
1872 Broadway. whose complaint the prisoners
arrested, withdrew the complaint. He said
they had explained satisfactorily, both to himself
and the police their connection with Geslin He
added that their explanation was entirely salts
factory, inasmuch he satisfied that they
had criminal intent in the business into which
they inveiged by Goslin
II is expected that Gosln, George NJ. Eberman
and Frank Morgan known as Count Morgan
for whom the police are looking. will surrender
themselves in a few days
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
SHE'LL CUTS A HOLE IN A sKIFF.

Henry w. Hilbers of the Wahnetah Boat Club
who is training for the Middle States regatta was
rowing in a single shell at fast rate in Flushing
Bay yesterday afternoon when two fishermen in a
skin crossed his bow. The steel capped point Of
the boat cut through the side and bottom OF the
skiff. Hilbers shell buckled but did not break
The skin began TO ail with water and the two oc-
cupants were in danger Of being drowned Hber's
father, who aboard his yacht in Kreamer's
Cove hurried TO the assistance of the men in the
skiff and they were taken aboard before their boat
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
ISRAEL MOREROUSE DEAD.

Orange, Aug. % (SpecaD.-Israel Morehouse
well known resident Of West Orange, died last
night at the residence OF his son, Israel c. More
house. in Watching ave. Of heart failure He was
born in Livingston. n. J., in 1915 He managed a
large shoemaking business in New-York City for
some time. and later was confidential employe
OF the Hall Tobacco Company. Mr.. Morehouse
married Miss Ruth Emily HERMAN of New-York
in 1870 She died in 1888. He leaves four sons and
adopted daughter.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
ZOE TRUST INVADBs FLUSHING

The American Ice Company. the Trust has in
vaded Flushing and is trying to divide the business
with the Kessena Ice Company, of which Alderman
William j. James is the principal owner. Less than
a year ago Mr.. Jamess plant destroyed by fire
He has Just erected another cost OF $50 900 and
begun the selling of his output. Last week the Ice
Trust began sending wagon into Flushing. The
company is negotiating the purchase OF land on
the waterfront where a storage warehouse will be
built. II is said TO be the intention Of the trust
TO make Flushing the supply depot for Queens
Borough
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
TROLLEY INTEREsTs IN UNIoN coUNTY

Pianheld, Aug. % (SpeeiaD.-It was stated here
to-day that the combination of trolley interests of
United States Senator John Kean and the Riker-
Hine syndicate will be effected December z It
was also said that the stock OF the Eliza beth
Horse Street Railway Company owned by Senator
Kean, is being held in trust for the Riker- Hine
people Before the arrangement is formally made
IL is expected that Senator Kean will complete his
line 10 Crawford, and that subsequently the Rik-
ers viii extend this branch to Springfield and Nor
County
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
DIES AFTER RECONCILIATION WITH WIFE

Sea Cliff, Long Island Aug. 23.-Justice Cocks OF
Glen Cove will hold an inquiry into the death of
Joseph Clements, OF New-York. who was found
dead In hammock on the porch of the Walter
House on Wednesday evening He mad been sepa-
rated from his wife for four years. The two met
az the hoLsl. where both had gone 20 spend the
summer They decided TO make up their differ.
enees. Mr. Clements on two occasions recently had
narrowly escaped drowning. DR. H c. Wahlig be-
lieVed death 70 be due 70 heart trouble.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
THE REV. NJ. @. PETERS OPENS FAIR.

Sea Cliff. Long Island Aug. 23.-The Rev AIadI-
son c. Peters, of New-York. opened the annual fair
OF the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
here tonight The members OF the society have
undertaken TO pay off the mortgage OF 1000 on the
church property. In addition to the funds raised
by the fair they have issued one hundred sub
scriptlon books. John G. Jenkins, the president of
the First National Bank OF Brooklyn, has promised
start each OF the twenty books with a subscrip-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
JERSEY CITY AND HOBOKEE.

CENSUS RETURNS SHOW DECIDED INCREASE IN
POPULATION IN BOTH CITIES.
Washington, Aug. % (SpeciaD.-The Director OF
the Census gave cut to-day the population statistics
of Jersey City and Hoboken returned by the
Twelfth Census and certified to by himself and Chief
Of Division Hunt The population Of Jersey City
for 1900 is 20e 433; that of 1880 was 163oB These
figures show for the city. as whole an increase OF
al 4s0 1854 per cent for the period from 1880 to
1900.
The population of Hoboken for 1900 Is 5s3s4; that
OF 1890 was 43 648 These figures show increase or
IS 716 or 36 Oh per cent from 1890 to 1900.
w NJ Johnson. the new First Assistant Post
aster-Ceneral, appeared at the Postofice Depart
ment this morning and took the oath Of ofhee IN
the presence of the PostmasteF-General and the
chiefs Of the bureau and other officials who aad
been summoned TO witness the ceremony. MT
johnson said he would have private business TO at
tend 70 before taking active charge OF the duties OF
his office and at left the city for his home at
EJark
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
WOMAN WAS WILLING TO oBL1GE

Belleyille Aug % (speciaD. Mrs. William
Shiek of this town, who arrested recently on
a charge of assault and battery made by George
s. Barkerson. had hearing before Justice La
Faneherie last night The woman was throwing
stoaes at her chickens, when one of the missiles
struck BaFkerson in the Mrs Shick last
night promised to sell the chickens and TO move
out Of the neighborhood if the complaint with
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
QUARRELs WITH AND SHOOTS HIs WIFE.

George Williams eolored, twenty-one years old
qusrrelled with his wife in their in a house
at No. IS Summit Place, Newark yesterday after
noon. She threw teacap at Williams who drew
his revolver and shot her in the breast. Williams
ran cut OF the house and disappeared. A tenant
Of the house called IN doctor. who gave the
woman stimulants and sent her 10 81; ,Michaels
The couple lived IN Paterson uEtil a week ago THE
police are searching for Williams. =
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24

From this showing il will be seen that even II I'LL
nols gees Democratic by the enormous majority of
1eSZ, the Democrats cannot well hope TO have much
+ any, majority in the general assembly. One
reason for this Is that out Of the fty-one Senate
districts into which the State is divided only
about one-third are actually contested-that is to
say in about two-thirds Of the districts only three
candidates are in nomination for the three offices
10 be flied in the House OF Representatives What
ever variation in the political complexion of the
House Is attained must be brought about in the
contested districts, and in these il is not likely
mat three Of one party the other will be elected
ne election really is limited TO determining whether
two Republicans two Democrats and one Re
publican ~
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
JERSEY CTrrs HYDROPHoBIA REcoRDs

In RESPONSE TO request OF the United States
Animal Bureau. Clerk Rooney OF the Hudson
County Board OF Health has made search of the
health records for the past ten years 70 learn how
many deaths have occurred from hyerophobfa
Mr.. Rooney discovered that only seven deaths
have been caused by the disease IN the county
within that time
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
FREE POSTAL DELIVERY FOR PLATEFIELD

Painfed, Aug. % (specaD.-Word was received
in Westheld this morning from the Postohice De-
partnent at Washington to the effect that an order
would be issued Immediately establishing free de-
livery in that place to take effect December /
Three regular carriers will be assigned the Of
nee, with one substitute. The people of Westhed
have been working for two years 10 secure free
delivery
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
SHOT KHILE TRYING TO ESCAPE.

Perth Amboy Aug. % (SpeciaD.-Polieeman
Chris" Jensen shot and badly wounded an escap-
ing prisoner who gave his name as John Murray
He was afterward identified 5 William MeNeal.
He had been fighting and was arrested by Jensen:
He asked the ofheer to hold him so tightly, ana
ran away as soon as released. Recorder W ara lned
II for disnrderlY conduct.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
Runaway BOY BREAKS HIS ANKLE.

Elizabeth, Aug. q (speciaD.-Barton E thinner
man. thirteen years old. who disappeared from his
home in this city two weeks ago. has been found at
Allentown Penn. where he is in a hospital suffer-
ing with broken ankle His mother will bring
him nome as socn as he is able to travel He was
stealing ride on a train when he received his IN
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
sWINDLER SENTENCED TO REFoRMAToRY

Edward ]. Hall. twenty-five years old. OF No q
Unon-st., who pleaded guilty TO indictments
charging grand larceny. yesterday SEN
fenced TO a term Of fourteen months in the ElmIra
Reformatcry. Hall is the man who. in the guise
OF enploye of the Adams Express Company ia
charged with swindling merchants and business
men out of many thousands of dollars worth OF
goods.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
A TW0-YEAROLD CHILD KILLED

Two-year-old Agnes Sexton, who lived in Twenty
ninth-st. near Railroad-ave.. Coney Island, was
instantly killed by car No 1900 going west in Surf
ave at 1880 o'clock yesterday afternoon While a
crowd gathered about the car the motorman made
his
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24

Drum Major Charles Brown, who has been in
the Esd Regiment for fifteen years has applied for
his discharge. and II Is said that he is to succeed
his father-n-law, John Smith, drum major OF
the 7th Regiment Among the applicants for the
place In the 2sd are George Brown formerly drum
major OF the ed Regiment and Harry Spedick-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
TWO YOrTBFUL HIGHFAYMBN.

Joseph Smith, nine years old, of No. 13S York-st,
Jersey City and Manyille Tuttle. ten years. OF No
rs Morris-st.. held for the Grand Jury yester-
iay by Police Justice Hoos, in Jersey City. The
boys held up Joseph Miers of Grand-st-, and
robbed him OF so cents. Their parents say the
bows are incorrigble, and will ask that they be
sent to the Reform School.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
FRESH TRADE DEVELOPMENTS.

What is said 70 re the first English corporation
70 invest heavily in Canadian paper plant the
Edward Lloyd, Limited, sued the people who
sold Il The mills at Sturgeon Falls, alleging that
the water power, buildings already in existence
and supply Of pulp timber have been greatly ex-
OF arbitratc:s, says The Paper Mill" and that
journal expresses hope that the incident will
eheck transactions in wildcat pulp wood and wood
pulp concessions.
American shirt waists for made their
appearance in the English market in 1898 and 1899
and they met with much favor although the sup
ply was small Anticipating a large business deal
eFs secured increased stocks this season, but at
nFst the weather was cool that trade was light
The recent hot however has stimulated
Mr. HalsJead. the American Consul at Brming-
ham. says that there has probably never been al
article or Eomen's clofhire yVbiob ~ so 80. a.
pietely dominated the English market.
The invention Of Bessemer steel wrought tre-
Eaendous industrial revolution by leading 10 a sub
stitunon Of steel for IRON and vastly increasing
But The American Macninist'' sees signs that
the Bessemer process ie growing less popular than
y was, ana that steel which is made by the open
hearth process is efecting marked progress in two
probation Of its value by consumers.
In three German cities-Gera. Frost and Sprem-
berg-the street railways extensively used for
fhe distribution Of freight brought in for the fac
tories; Special trucks are used for the purpose
are transferred 10 the streets Six deliveries day
are made in some Of these places.
The Midvale Steel Company. which underbid the
Carnegie and Bethlehem companies for arrnor plate
contracts. and whose bid was rejected with the
Others few days ago. has entered a protest
against the eet addressing Itself directly TO the
Secretary Of the Navy, who represented by
the Assistant Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
souE GRADES OF SOFT SUGARS LOWER.

Prices for some grades of soft sugars were re-
cuced yesterday. For Nos. and five points lower
was asked; for Nos. and s and No. Il to 16 inciu-
sive the concessions was points for round lots
domestic raWs and refined firm and uu-
Changed European beets higher August
rising half penny.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
RECEITER FoR ADHFRTISING MAN.

Justice Mattice yesterday appointed Louis Hirst
receiver of the property OF Joseph A. r. studwen
a former we'll known Brooklyn advertising man with
office at No. Union Square.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
MAY BE FATALLY BURNED.

WHICH MRS. BAHNON MAY DIE.
Mrs Thomas Bannon, twenty-one years old. OF
Shadyside Bergen County was seriously burned
yesterday morning Her clothes caught hre, com
pletely enveloping her in flames. She is now nov
ering between life and death at ST. Marys HOS
pital -. -,
Yesterday morning Mrs. Bannon. while her nus
band was still bed went 10 the kitchen 10 kinoe
a FIRE. The fire did not kindle quickly enough 70
please her. and she took kerosene OIL ca can S an
in the stove a volume of flame shot up ana SET on on
fire her infammable cotton wrapper: Hearing heF
screams for help her husband 10 her asslstance
He wrapped a bedcover around his wife ana ex-
tinguished the blaze. but not before she had oeeh
horribly and it is thought fatally, burned
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
EX-SENATOR MARsHs BROTHER DEAD.

Elizabeth, Aug. % 0SpeeiaD.-Charles Souers
Marsh, only brother of ex-senator FREDERICK Z
Marsh of this city died on Tuesday night at Brad
ford Conn. He was fifty years old, and was super
Intendent of the Mallory & Wheeler company OF
that place He leaves wife and family
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
HIGGINS AND HIS ROOSTER.
AGAIN HAILED TO COURT BECAUSE THE BIRD
CROWS.

CROWS.
George A. Higgins, the wealthy resident of Fort
Hamilton, and his rooster. which has gained fame
fer itself and its owner, yesterday paroed for
the Court of Special Sessions by Magistrate TeaIe
in the Adams-st. court. II the third time that
Higgins had been hailed to court on account Of
rooster when insists upon Growing. thereby annoy
ing Helen c. Aquebella, neighbor She ap-
pealed TO the Board of Health to suppress the
rooster Mr.. Higgins promised to move the fowl
but his efforts to please were not appreciated by
the complainant.
mir. Higgins, you would better come out to Flat
bush, where l live" said Magistrate Steers with a
smAe. There are plenty of roosters out there"
Miss Aquebella insists that the Growing of the
rooster gives her boardeFs nervous prostration and
she has doctors certificates to prove II.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
HEROIC EFFORT COSTS A LIFE.
PHILIP IPP. WHILE TRYING TO RESCUE TWO
CHILDREN. IS DROWNED.

Paterson. Aug. q (SpeeiaD.-whie trying 70 save
two little girls from drowning IN the Passaic River
at noon to-day Philip Ipp. a barber OF No fs-
River-st lost his life. Ipp heard cries from tsa
rear OF the house near the stream Running o,,,
he saw two little girls struggling in the water Thsv
Sarah Press eleven years Old ana TIIlis Press
four years Old daughters OF Louis Press a clothier
whose store adjoins the shop OF Ipp. IN Rivers.
Ipp was unable 10 swim. 5ut he wadsd ont into tha
stream. where he got into channel hfteen fsef
deep and sank A number OF young men dove ard
brought Ipp TO the surface, bUt hs dead
In the mean while the children had been rescued
Henry Press their brother. and Isaac Stern having
brought them to the shore fpp ous % ths
best known BARRIERS In the city having been here
twenty-five years. He was native OF Russia
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
MOTHER CECILIA ORDERED BACK.
ARCHBISHOP SAID TO BE INDIGNANT AT
PUBLICITY GIVEN HER MOVEMENTS.

Babylon. Long Island, Aug S.-Mother Cecilia,
the coistered nun, who came here a short time
ago visit. II being her first departure from
the Ursuiine Convent in New-York in forty-hve
wears has been ordered to return at by Mother
Dominic the vicar-genera1 Of the Ursulines The
order is said to be result Of the newspaper
rotoriety recently given to Mother Cecilia Mother
Dominic Archbishop Corrigan and others said
to be indignant at the publications, which were
considered infringement of the sacredness OF the
closters. -
Mother Cecilia has in way been responsible
for the publicity. She has denied herself to all
visitors. and has not a reporter since she
came here. Even relatives she denied herself to-
She started this afternoon for NewYork.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
WoULD-BE BRIDGE JUMPER RELEASED.
SAYS HE WAS DRUNK WHEN HE MADE ATTEMPT
A BASS SINGER.

william Ryan, the would-be Brooklyn Bridge
jumper, who was arrested Wednesday afternoon
as he was about to plunge from the Bridge, was
arraigned in the Adams-st. police court yesterday
morning. charged with attempting suicide.
What have you TO say for yoursef?' asked Mag
istrate Steers as he glanced over the shabby cos
tune OF the
Il will never do it again." faltered the prisoner.
II am sorry Yes, | must have been drunk. I
came from Bosrcn. ! am bass singer. ! expect to
get engagement this afternoon with Keith S
Opera Company. .
There is direct evidence, against you." replied
the Magistrate, but will let you 60.
Ryan smiled, then turned and walked out of the
courtroom and toward Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
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New-York tribune., 1900-08-24

GRoSYENoR REVIsES HIS FIGURES.-Gen-
eral Grosvenor signalizes his return from Europe
by revising his election figures, Before he went
abroad he put the Republican majority in Mary
land at 10000. Now that Senator Wellington has
come out for Bryan, he puts the figure at 1899
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24

We commend the Georgia plan to those who
seeking a cheap and easy method of securing party
harmony and unity in the matter of nominations.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24

The denomination Of Lewis J, Martin for Stats
Senator by the Democrats OF Sussex County ap-
pears TO have been determined upon Senator Mar
tins plurality in 1897 was 2s1 and upon this slsn-
der margin he succeeded a Republican II Is said
that the Republicans OF that county viii make an
earnest effort 10 defeat Mr.. Martin.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24

AGAINST BOssIsM.-Georgia has the primary
plan for selecting candidates for the various
Offices Referring 10 the fact, THE Atlanta Con-
stitunon" says:
Thus far the plan works well Everybody is
satisfied, because Of the knowledge that the pri-
mary represents the viii OF the voters. There is
no reason why all the States should not get rid
OF bossism In this way. The cost OF the nominat-
ing primary does not fall on the State, but comes
out Of the pockets OF the various candidates and
their friends
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24

Charles n. Codding, chairman OF the Union Count
Republican Committee. said yesterday that Cor
gresham DoIliver, % Iowa. would address th
Republicans OF Plainheld on September - OF I
II Is understood that Mr. DoIlivsF viii make
least three speeches in Eew-Jersey during the can
paign. The Union County Committee at IT'S ias
meeting requested Mr.. Codding % make sFFangs
month.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-07
Official Count Of State Funds
State of Nevada,

County of Ormsby.)
Reinhold Sadler, Eugene Howell and w D
Jones being duly sworn, severally say that
they are members of the Board Of Ex-
aminers of the State Of Nevada; that on
the 18th day of June, 1900, they
(after having ascertained from the books
of the State Controller the amount OF
money which should be in the Treasury
made an official examination and count
- the money in the State Treasury of
New da, and found the same correct as
follows:
S146, 62o.17
Paid Coin Vouchers not
returned to Controller l6,O70.S9
| Sl62,691.06
State School Fund Securities
Irredeemable Nevada State School
| $5S0,OO0O0
Nevada State Bonds 26260OOO
United states Bonds 765O00.0t
Total $3.50, 29l.06
Reinhold Sadler,
Eugene Howell,
w. d. Jones,
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 10Th day Of June, A. D 1900.
EAL] J. DoANE, Notary
Public. 0rmsbv County, Nevada.
Househol d furniture for sale very e;
sonable by Mrs. Hentchell; all in first
class condition, and will be sold in larg
or small lots. Call at once and make Sc
lectiOnS.
)OES THIS STRIKE YOU:
luddy compilations, Nalseatng breath con,
ron chronic constipation. Karl's Glover Roc
lea is an absolute cure and has been sold for fit
years on an absolute guarantee. Price 25 ct
and so cts.
For sale at Nevada Drug Store.
| Figerettes, the daintiest smoke in tow
on sale at c. w. Friends.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-07
Proposals for Supplies

SUPPLIES-Sealed proposals for fur
nisting supplies to he delivered at Ne
vada Hospital for Mental Diseases at
Reno, Nevada. for one year from July
Is, 1900 will be received up to July It,,
1900. For list of articles to be furnished
apply to DR.. w. II. Patterson.
WooD-Eight hundred cords of wood
to be delivered in Reno. New. The
quality to be good limb and split pine,
sound and we'll seasoned.
BEEF CATTLE-Beef cattle to be de-
livered at the Nevada Hospital for NJ ental
Diseases Reno, Nevada, in such numbers
and at such times as the Superintendent
may desire.
| Separate bids will be received for
'Supplies," Wood" and Beef Cattle"
Bids to be directed to Secretary OF
Board of Commissioners for care of In
digent Insane, Carson City, Nevada, u1
to July is, 1900, at l o'clock. T. NJ, al
which time same will be opened and
considered. The Board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Envelope enclosing bid should bt
marked proposal for supplies, wood OF
cattle" as the case may be. By order O
! the Board.
+. L. WILDEs,
| Secretary.