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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
OTTO HCBER'S WILL FILED.

The viii of Otto Huber the brewer. who died
recently ar the Hotel Margaret, was fled for pro-
bate in the SuTrogate's office yesterday II was
signed February y. 1900 The executors and trus-
tees named Emile Huber, the testator's
mother Helen Huber his wife: Joseph Huber his
brother. and District Attorney John F Clarke a
lifelong friend AT the age Of twenty-one Mr..
Huber's daughter Helen is 70 be permitted quail
ify executrix. 1t Is provided that the execu-
shall never be required 10 file bonds for the
faithful performance of their trust in any part of
this any country which they may move Mr.
Clarke is 10 receive $3.50 annually. together with
the commissions allowed 70 him by law as long
as he shall continue 10 exercise the duties OF
trustee.
To his wife, Helen. M Huber leaves 81 900 in
cash. be paid her Immediately upon the pro-
bate Of the viii. All relatives who at the time OF
his death indebted him in any way are
TO receive releases and quit claims in due legal
form. Mrs. Huber. the testators mother. is to
have an option for sixty days on the purchase OF
any OF his real estate at cost price.
The residue and remainder of the estate is
to the executors and trustees in AS long 5
Mrs Huber, the wife. remains widow she is 10
receive the yearly income from the estate paid
To her daughter. Helen, at whose death the estate
is 10 be divided equally among her lawful issue.
II she has reached the of twenty-One at
the death Of her mother the income is be with
held and the accumulation paid to her upon reach
ing that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
GAS FUMES STIFLE FAMILY
PLUMBER BREAKS IN AFTER A WOMAN
RESENTS INTERFERENCE.

woman living on the third floor OF the tene-
house al No So East Eighty noticed
about 10 a m, yesterday, that gas was escaping
She thought il from the fat below. where
live John Borgvood his wife and four children.
The door was opened by Mrs Mary Hahn
woman forty years old. who has been BOrgwoods
housekeeper his wife taken TO the Pres
byterian Hospital. two weeks ago.
There's gas escaping here" said Mrs. Hahn
curtly and shut the door. The woman on the
third floor almost certain that il came from
below and 4 second time. about 100 o'clock. she
asked Mrs. Hahn Il she were absolutely sure
7 smell : good a you" declared the
woman engrily and If there's gas here il amt
coming from this fat
The janitress az last decided TO call in a plumber
and he agreed with the women that the leak was
in the Borgwood fat Rapping for admttance, he
received response.
She's angry and won't open the door" said the
woman who had twice called on Mrs Hahn. The
plumber knew there probably a much better
reason for the silence, and hurried to the fire
escape in. the
Sitting half upright on the kitchen floor her
head lying against the tubs where she had been
doing the family washing, he saw Mrs Ham.
He put his foot through the window to get in but
was driven back by the volume gas. As soon
as ne could he got into place and opened the
windows. The unconscious woman was carried
mo mo me open air; In the baby carriage in the
one year old. He wgs unconscious Lying in the
Freda two and 6aif Years n; oIes TGom ne toumd
sciousi and on the bed in the adjoining chamber
was nine-year-Gld Leo.
me two younger children recovered quickly
When in the open air. Mrs. Hahn and Leo seemed
!nuGh more seriously affected. and they were taken
70 me Harlem Hospital, where both were revived
DuH we're saio 10 be in serious condition The
ponce found that the esca ped from the gas
stoNe-, Inc stopcock next the wall had been
opened seemingly by accident, while one Of the
burners on the stove was wide open.
IN IN the absence Of explanation from Mrs
ram, who was too III 70 be examined they De-
clged 70 accept the theory Of accident They
, ~ asA ner 70 explain, however why was so
PosluFe that there was nothing wrong In the far
When twice warned. This. they saw can harnIv
DC explained on the ground that the woman was
merely stubborn. "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28

church; that did wish be occasion OF dis
turbance or dissenson. that desired him in the
event OF my membership being the cause OF annoy
ance to any member TO present my withdrawal
from the Presbytery whenever he thought II wise
1t Is only fair to DR.. Johnson and his associates
In the theological seminary TO say that Tor years
they have objected to position Dr John-
son is grand old Puritan great teacher
unyielding granite In his convictions. ana
l not only admire and revere but love MIN.
And now that he has taken this position
against me, recognize with great sorrow and pain
that he will never recede nor Withdraw But MS
harsh criticism of his old pupil and his statement
that he finds nothing but evil in the influence or my
present views and teachings shall not blind me 10
the great good in him I had hoped that the time
mad come when differences in regard 70 doctrine
OF retribution were be tolerated in the Presoy-
terry OF Chicago.
The difference between the conservatives posi-
ton and my liberal is this; We were both
reared in the Church Of our fathers. The creed is
Ike the old homestead. The conservative reveres
the venerable building. and is unwilling 10 alter a
shingle on the roof log in the foundation l
love II much that I want to repair the Old
homestead IN order 10 save it, TO take OF the OLD
shingles where the old roof leaks; take out the
timbers that threatened with decay, that the
structure may be handed on intact TO our descend
ants Shall be driven from the old homestead
because l believe in repairing II? Is not tnat
which receive from my fathers mine own? OFT =
seems So but. contrariwise. no teacher OF Jesus
Christ should be a source of irritation and annoy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
WEDNESDAY.
MARCH eS. 1900.
TEACHERS SALARY BILL.
GOVERNOR VOORHEES, MAKES SHARP
COMMENTS WHILE TELLING WHY
HE PERMITTED 1T TO BE-
COME A LAW

When Governor Voorhees, asked BY rrtb-
une reporter why he had declined sign the
School Teachers Salary bill passed during the
closing hours Of the Legislature he replied
was not opposed TO the Increase OF salary for
which the teachers asked The amounts seemed 70
be reasonable. / was and an however. bitterly
measure. The LEGISLATURE mad already provided =
s..enie 81 LeF se.s$ 10y 1. .s
right 70 TX The teachers salaries They were the
best judges whether. for political financial rsa-
this ought or ought not 20 have been done
Whether wisely or f1iri-, unwisely or Unfairly
the financial corditon of the city did not
rant the increase asked for IN the Teachers Salary
The settlement OF the problem should have been
presume that they the judges Of The ability
Of the taxpayers stand the Increased burdens I'M
TO avoid criticism the aid Of the referendum was
INVOKED ms practice - a vicious one rilty Per
cent. I think I may safely say. OF those VINO viii
Le called upon vote for against tne Increased
annual budget are men wac pay little 7 any OF
the and a large number are those who pay
poll tax only when ne constable gels after Inen.
with warrant Less thin month aHS q 4lsSsioi
submitted 20 the voters OF Jersey city inyoav-
y $40 . "a Ism ssd l 81 -ag ~ or1ssnd 81 the
voters Of the rfirty-fve thousand in that city
believe that if he teachers salary bin was
who voted for n should have mad courage enough
for IL without the referendum feature
5 ay ge ssE 20 Found i TO- f, that the Oh
came 70 ne At such ate date nat uIller "a
have been impossible and the measure would have
many votes in the Senate and in the douse. Re-
CARELESS OF partisan politics, and was of such I'M
DOr+an~e that faIr would be unfair 70 those urz-
ing its passage file Il with the State Librarian
words. judgment might De az
fault Nevertheless, L still entertain the views 1
have Just expressed.
Now that the principle Of the refeTenduns has
been invoked. rhe responsibility wiz rest win the
who viii be affected by H. Il ne provisions
OF the law shall be adopted a public elects a
With assessed valuations Of 81 o11t+o and an H.
debtsdness-doa ting. funded and Just authorize
OF about afN and with tax rate above s. ~
thoughtful citizens will hesitate long time ner0re
they vote for The adoption OF this Bill Possibly
the powers control may find some way N Wntcn
thew needless officials or reduce r1s
sxrravaga salaries OF others equally as neecleSA
and thereby save The annual increase when wotic
he He'd i this IaW adopted n r1iS
wav they NAV possibly ind the means OF increasing
The paw the most important public servants VINO
have no by OF the character o.
their services ara entitled 10 more than they Tow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
Lax BOOKKEEPING IN NEWARK.
DOLLARS IN BOARD OF WORKS
ACCOUNTS.

In a report 10 the Water committee Of the New
ark Board of Works yesterday Henry D Northrup.
an expert accountant, showed a surprising laxity
in the bookkeeping OF the Board. going back
nearly three years The books had not been
proved from February. 1s9s 70 November l. 1870
and the credit side of the measured ledger had
not been posted I'D since that date
Entries were frequently made at random In the
advance ledger account charges for May. ls9S
which should have been s244345 IS. were entered
on the general ledger $22S1s s.. In November
1898. charges which should have been S26,0G5 Is
were entered s244 Al o. There WIS an error OF
us 80 in the advance water rent account in
the shape Of deductions No corresponding
water account there many errors. ard one
whole page was omitted In the fCotings- In
deavorinE to correct the error the clerk had
brought forward the footing Of the next page In
the bond account interest chargeable coupon
bond interest charged registered bond in
tsrest There were more than three hundred er-
rors discovered
In many accounts the footiugs only IN pen
Gil In the storage reservoir account no journal
entry had been made since December e. 1897 and
there was entry for the sale Of 600 ard
S~|p' Newark CITY bonds. Many errors were
found IN the accounts with the Controller. There
IS no entry in the hooks OF the property old prvf-
ieEes Included of the new wafer supply plant pur-
CHASED rom the East Jersey Water Company. nor
OF the consideration of sf,OD0GG0 OF bonds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
LAYER GOES INTO BANKRUPTCY.
ONCE A CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR OF
VERMONT FILES A PETITION.

Lyman ". Redingten, q lawyer Of No p Broad
way, fled petition in bankruptcy YESTERDAY with
liabilities Of ss93o6 and assets OF 500 consisting OF
debts due him by two persons He claims exemp-
uor Tor his Office furniture books. etc. $3.50
Of the liabilities $40 40 is secured $50 66 unsecured
and Slsl46 liability discounted The largest
creditor is George P. Sheldon. Of No Il Cedar-st
on $4,000 personal obligation and notes OF Mr.
Redington which Mr. Sheldon was an indorser
and which were paid by Mr.. Sheldon. The debt
was contracted in Vermont Among the other
creditors are the New England Fire Insurance
Company. Of Rutland Vt. So l9S liability on notes
given by Nj Redington for stock and TO protect i'm
pairnent Of capital stock Of the company and also
liable or similar stock ndorser Sl0Il5:
Mutual Life Insurance Company, $500 secured by
mortgage On Yonkers real estate Spra que National
Bank. Of Brooklyn sss7e2 ssecureds- Twelfth Ward
Bank. S.o45 secured; Harlem Club $40 dues; Saga
more Club, $40 dues The balance Of the liabilities
is for merchandise clothes rent, leases notes
books. printing. plumbing, etc. Mr.. Redington was
formerly member of the Assembly and some
years ago candidate the Democratic ticket
for Governor Of Vermont.
Fife Stewart, a professional singer Of No 80
West Eleventh-st. has filed petition in bank
rQptcy with liabilities OF s753 and except
CIothlns and a musical library, which are exempt,
There are only TWO creditors-FrRuk P. Penield
S25G, money loaned in 1889 and Fanchon A Col
vile as executor or samuel A. NOlVllle SlI2
loaned in 1855. Both claims are on Judgments.
petition IN Involuntary bankruptcy fled
yesterday against Seymour B C1oodktnd dealer in
sporting goods al No. s. Cortlandt-st.. by Myers
Goldsmith & BrOnner for three creditors-Dresser
& Co. $500: H & Clafn COMPANY S2lI and Gov
had transferred property valued at 81 500 on
pretended and alleged antecedent Indebtedness. Mr.
1899 and was previously in the line in Brook
lyn for year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
BROOKLYN NEWS.
DR.. HILLS TO HIS CRITICS.
HONORS THE MEN, BUT DISLIKES THE
DOCTRINE-WRITES OFFERING
TO WITHDRAW.

Assured by private advices that the attacks
made upon him by the professors In the McCor-
mick Theological Seminary. in Chicago were
quite as bitter as stated in The Tribune yester-
day; touched TO the quick to think such criti-
cism should have arisen among his old friends
and in the city where he had spent many
years Of his life and actuated by the belief that
the interest and happiness OF any one man
should not be considered for a moment as being
of Importance when placed over against the
unity and harmony Of a great church represent
ing the interests OF multitudes. the Rev. DR..
Newell Dwight Hills. pastor of Plymouth
Church, last night sent what is practically a let
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
COFFET ASKS FOR 4 WRIT OF HAyD4HUS.
WANTS SUPREME COURT TO COMPEL DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE To RESTORE HIS NAME TO ROLL.

WANTS SUPREME COURT TO COMPEL DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE TO RESTORE HIS NAME TO ROLL.
Notice was served yesterday James Moffett
chairman of the Democratic General Committee,
that application would De made next Wednes-
day in the Supreme Court by counsel for Senator
Michael J. Coffey. who last Friday night
expelled by that body, for peremptory writ of
mandamus to compel the restoration of the Sen
ators to the roll book OF the committee under
the law which requires eight days notice in
lions of this nature. The petition signed by
Senator Coffey, who says that he has been resi-
dent and voter Of the IXth Assembly District for
thirty years.
This action Will be OF general interest TO political
bodies as Senator Cofey's counsel will raise the
point that the General Committee is a voluntary
organization and has right TO expeL After rect-
ing the circumstances leading up TO the expulsion
the petition concludes follows;
That the aforesaid expulsion OF. your petitioner
was and is wholly Illegal and void that said Gen
eral Committee was and is wholly without power
or authority 10 eXpe your petitioner deprive
or debar him from exercising said office and all
rights and privileges thereto belonging and apper-
tanning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
CONGRESSMAN PARKER 0y ARMY Bill
HE OPPOSES RADICAL CHANGES. AND FAvoRs .
WAR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NEWS

HE OPPOSES RADICAL CHANGES. AND FAvoRs a
WAR COLLEGE WASHINGTON NEWS
Washington. March 27 (SpeciaD.-Representat
Farker spoke this afternoon On the ARMY bill He
would be prepared for war. The people would de-
mand such organization as 10 make the Army OF the
United States capable OF immediate mobilization
anc expansion The Army ought 10 be a part Of
Sle people That principle in Germany had worked
Ior geice as much as anything else Mr.. Parker
opposed radical changes and Overspecia liza ton
and favored a college.
/ ne PRESIDENT to-day nominated Eli Thomson
Fryer, OF the lid Congress District 10 be second
Lieutenant Of the Marine Corps
representative Howell introduced q b{U suDro-
PTlatnE SluOoh for the erection a public build
lis az Fertn Arnboy on lot already owned by the
Government -
On account OF the municipal elections FVbrasenrs-
i've Stewart has had he hearing on the Smoke
Nuisance bill postponed from April 10 TO April ii
ne mas sent one hundred copies of the reDOrr Of
Coio1el Barlow on the Passaic Improvement TO
me boards or Trade. etc. OF the With District
Representative Stewards bill paving 70 Mrs
94I1H Lee Perr1ne widow administrators OF
william Perr1ne. S96 059 for work and ma reriaI
pseu IN the construction Of the tugboats Maria
ana Irlana, was reported favOrably to-day from
the War Claims Committee.
senator Seven introduced a bill pensionfug a. so
month the widow of Commodore Chauncey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
IN MEMORY OF DIR. v. f. GREEN.

SERVICES HELD At PRINCETOS-rHE REV. On
DAVIS DELIVERS THE ADDRESS
Princeton March g7.-The memorial services II
memory OF Dr. William Henry Green were hsd
in Miller Chapel this afternoon before large audi
ence The Rev DIT John D Davis professor OF
Old Testament history. delivered the address The
Rev r,rs George T P71rves Benjamin B Wa-dslc.
william NJ. Paxton and Joseph T Smith were als0
the pulpit.
Dr. Davis said IN part
Dr.. Green vyas great Christian scholar To hing
belongs the honor OF being the champion CT con-
servatfve higher criticism OF the Old Testament
Fairness and cardor were always inevitable in nis
criticism He scorned untruth, but never sneered
rea SON He introduced 70 novelty and he n
strutcd school. bur ne taught system OF truth.
The PRESBYTERIAN Church Is stronger by reason CO
toll and II - Ju0ilant account OF MS cnar~
acrer He kind man. and he admired ndSllrys
The title Rabbi which the students a1ecrion-
ately conferred upon him, was suggestive OF III
nleekness. humility and devotion MS work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
THE GIRLS SCHOOL INVESTIGATION.

.ssFMR1.yNAN MEEKER THINKS y HAS COME
ABOUT FAR ENOUGH
In reply TO a question. Asssmblyruau Mesker, the
Union County member Of the special COMMITTEES
appointed BY the Legislature % Investigates the
conducr and management OF the State Industrial
school for Girls said 70 a Tribune reporter yes
terdav that the committee probably would not mold
a session This week
Mr. Meeker thought that beyond looking care
fully over the testimony already taken and lo-1-
ny one more session the work OF the COMMITTEES
was about completed He said ne thought II had
already gone about far enough
Trenton. March y (Speciail.-AssernblyTr men Meek
~ Wak4Iee and Albeit OF The Industrial School
Investigating Committee. were al The state House
today in answer - kilograms calling the commit
tee together 70 decide future course o. aSllo-@
and also 70 tx d date for continuing me 1uVest--
cation In the absence OF Chairman Ml1gie ana
Mr. Marshall the members present did notn1nS
definite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
TROLLEY LINE NAY BE EXTENDED.

RIKER SYNDICATE OBTAINS MAJORITY Of SO
NATURES FOR RIGHT OF WAY TO WATCHING
Plainheld. March q CspeciaD.-It now looks as II
the PlainheId Street Railway Company would sue
coed in extending It's trolley line through The road
known as the Notch 20 Watching. formerly
krovD a. WashiugrorvfIle Reports made last
night at the meeting OF me Plainneid Board OF
Trade were favOra bic 20 such extension
Agents Of the Riker trolley syndicate have oc-
tained a majority OF The signatures necessary Tor
the right OF way J. Z Wilson IS the principal
director He insists receiving $50 Tor me
right Of way past his farm out II was said that =
was possible 10 build The road without MS aid
Application for a franchise Will probably soon d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
ATTACKED BY HIGHW4YHEN.

ORGANISE ON HIS WAY HOME AFTER MID
NIGHT HELD Up AND ROBBED
James Stewart. forty-eight years old. organist
who lives with his wife at No 101 Keap-st.. in the
Eastern District. attacked by two highway
on his way home early yesterday morning and
robbed of a gold watch and chain valued at 800
Stewart is n we'll known Mason. and Monday
night attended the exercises OF a lodge in the
Tuxedo. in West FIfty-ninth-st Manhattan. He
reached Brooklyn about 40 a. m. and South
Ninth-st and Wythe-ave ne was siezed from be-
hind, his head jerked backward and his watch
taken, with his pocketbook containing a small
amount OF money. He shouted for help, and at
tracted the attention of officer Richard. who &C
companied him 70 the Clymer-st station. where ne
gave a description OF of his assailants The
robber about five feet. eleven inches in height
had light complexion and dark suit. Stew
scarcely talk yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
PUSHING WORK on VIEW TROLLEY ROAD.

Work is being pushed the new trolley road
from Brooklyn across Jamaica Bay TO Rockaway
Beach. Al the Rockaway end four big pile drivers
driving piles for the bulkheads and steam
dredge is pumping sand from the creeks and dis
charging II on the small meadows. Locomotives
and sand cars have arrived, and will be used 10
carry the sand 10 those parts where the dredge
cannot reach The foundation for the power house
is finished. At the Brooklyn end work Is
further advanced. The distance from Brooklyn by
the road will be bout ten miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
SALE THIS WEEK
JAMES r. HOLIDAY DEAD.

James R Holiday. the Youngest brother of the
late samuel B Holiday formerly assistant pastor
10 the Rev. Henry Ward Beecaer died at his home
No Hicks-st.. yesterday. He was born in Morris
town y J. in 1876 and lived in Manhattan until
twelve wears ago, when he moved 10 Brooklyn He
had been retired from business for many years
, The funeral will held tomorrow afternoon AZ J
O'clock The Rev. 3. Butler Pratt Will conduct
.1,a rfpaG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
MASTER CARPENTERS WILL COMPROMISE.

Montclatr. March = tSpeciaD.-The master
penters and builders Of this town, al meeting
night, agreed TO acCede the demands Of the
journeynen for n eight day at 8 IS The
present day is nine hours s. 90 II was decided
10 have the new schedule take effect May J.
The journeymen asked that the change be made
on April / and they will tomorrow 70 decide
whether they will accept the compromise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
BERGEN MEN JOYFUL At VICTORY.

Elizabeth March . CSpeciaD--At the Republican
pria ries last night interest centred in the Elsv
enth Ward. the home Of Congressman Fowler and
Frank Bergen. his rival for the nomination for
Congress. The Fowler were supporting z. P
Edwards for Assessor of Taxes The Bergen men
worked for Caleb Q. Pollard The Pollard ticket
by 100 majority. and the supporters OF Frank
Bergen for Congress are joyful over the result Of
the first Of the strength OF the candidates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
CONCERT OF TEMPERANCE SINGERS.

The annual concert OF the United Temperance
Singers will be held the evening OF April y al
the Baptist Temple Third-ave. and Schermerhorn-
ST They Will be assisted by the Christian Brother
hood OF Singers and Miss Martina tombstone. vto-
linist: Miss Pauline johnson. soprano; Z. NJ. Bow
man, organist: W. n Barlow. cornetist, Josef
Hagstrom barytone; Charles Void and the Rev.
Walter I. Sou.hsrton Tickets Will De 90 cents
each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
SMITH pFvORT4L TO TEST LAW.

The officers OF the Smith Memorial al No AZ
Hurboldt-st are going TO test the validity OF
the law which forbids the operation OF saloon
within two hundred feet OF school or church
bv asking for q revocation Of the license of Louis
Geisman. who has opened bar Just across the
street from thu institution. II is said that the
license was granted under the impression that the
Smith Memorial d private institution. put II
is Of a semi-pubHc nature, insomuch as II receives
money from State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-28
P0sTOFFTCE ORDER on GERMAN PARCELS

Postmaster Van Cott announces that in conse-
quence OF the number Of parcels received from
Germany which are closed against inspection such
closed parcels which may be contained in the next
mail received from Germany will be delivered TO
addresses az heretofore. but that any parcels
ceived thereafter which so wrapped or in
closed permit their contents 70 be easily ex-
arnined viii be returned 10 Germany having
been mailed in violation Of the provisions of the
Parcels Post Convention between the United States
and Germany