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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
TIE STRIKE OF ROD MIL WORKERS.
~ozov GATES SAYS IT WILL NOT INTERRUPT
THE BUSINESS OF THE AMERICAN
STEEL. AND WIRE COMPANY

Cleveland. Ohio Jan. 15.-Oficials Of the National
Association OF Rod Mil Workers assert that the
ROD men are ont to-day al all Of the several mills
controlled BY the American Steel and Wire Com
many in this city While there are only between
two hundred and three hundred men involved at
present It is declared that unless the demands Of
the rod men are conceded by the company within
e few days the mills will be compelled 10 close
down II practically all departments This would
affect several thousand men in Cleveland.
John w Gates chairman Of the American Steel
and Wire Company to-day made the following
statement concerning the strike Of rod mill men;
Our company has IS $50 men on its payroll at the
present time OF this number not 20 exceed tour
hundred are in the Cleveland district, asking Tor
AZ advance OF 10 per cent against the advance
Of ~ per cent which We granted on January l.
These men are known rod mill men and Work IN
ably cause Us 10 suspend operations in three rod
mills and probably three wire mills we nave
The product Of three under long time con-
tract so that have the product OF twenty mills
out Of fwenty-fOur, running day and night, Wnicn
Is practically all The RODS We can dispose OF IN
finished product
viii there be any interruption Of the business what
ever as have probably 100000 to 10000 tons
Of finished product on hand which we can ship out
which VIII be & month 10 six weeks supply.
Il Is barely possible that these men may object
10 the - per cent that are putting IN sinking
fund for the beneht OF al our mill employees In
any event the labor trouble is not serious and
would not materially interfere with output If
none OF those mills were operated in the present
Pirtsburg, Jan. ia strike of the rod mill work
srs al the four plants Of the American Steel and
VIE Company N this vicinity begun to-day.
There are about 500 rod workers employed, but
FASTENED, Il is claimed BY the discharge of three
that the small number Of dissatisfied workmen
VII not Interfere with the running Of the plants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
GRAND JURY AND UEsERTED WARRANTS.

District Attorney John p. Morran yesterday
brought TO the attention OF the Queens County
Grand Jury the matter Of the large number of war
rants that have been unserved issued mainly in
Long Island City. Subpoenas were served Presi-
dent York OF the Police Board, Deputy Chief Clay
ton, of the Borough of Queens; Chief Devery, In
spector Grant, Captain Devery, of the Seventy
fourth and Acting Captain Thomas Lynch of the
Seventy-hfth Precinct, well attaches of the
police courts in Long Island City.
President York was first called into the Grand
Jury room. He inside for about hour.
Then after recess for luncheon he was recalled and
cioseted with the Grand jury for fifteen min
utes The patrolmen detailed 10 the magistrates
courts in Long Island City and Deputy Chief Clay
ton also called The matter viii be resumed
this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
Gi6ty said
WzR NOT A SINGLE Battle, SAYS GRUBER

Followers Of George c Austin, who are Prepar-
ing 70 make e fight against Abraham Gruber. the
Republican leader in the XXIst District, had an
other meeting yesterday TO talk over plans MT
Czruber the tine was reellng cofaLoIId
-, soooDur Of information that had been sent 10
him regarding the feeling among the enrolled Re
r7IbIicans Of the district who arc not holdlng or
seeking Offices.
.-77ae fight against me- said Mr. Gruber may
break down before the time for the March prIna-
ries. suppose If I would agree 10 meet senator
Plart IN some dark alley and promise 70 De gooq
nothing more would be heard Of the nght, Dut
shall DO nothing OF the sort expect that VIII
be sustained BY the Republicans Of the XAlst Dis
trict at the March primaries. If am beaten II
win make no difference. To this means war,
e single battle"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
ARLE AND HONEST

From The Trenton State Gazette
The Senate VIII this winter be presided over by
William NJ Johnson. OF Bergen County, a man
who has served the State in the capacity OF Senator
four wears with faithfulness and a wisdom that
leaves no doubt that he VIII fill the responsible
office for which he has been named ably and hon
estly-
pafnstaking In everything he does. He has the
confidence OF every member or the body over which
he viii preside and Is IN harmony with the admin
Istrafion He believes IN disposing OF business IN a
businessike way and may be relied 1pou to DO an
that lies in his power 20 expedite the work that the
Senate has TO perform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
CHILDREN DROWNED WHILE SKATING,
THEY GO THROUGH THE ICE OVER POOL
FORMED BY THE HEAVY RAIN.

Two children OF Paul Half were drowned in
pool OF rainwater close to their fathers home at
Maple Hill, Borough Of Queens, yesterday after
noon. They were Annie Half. nine years old, and
Joseph, her brother, six years old. The heavy rain
last week caused a pool to form In hollow
short distance from the homo of the Hafrs- 1t
about fifteen feet in depth at one point. and aver
aged perhaps five feet over me rest OF its extent
About $50 p. yesterday the girl asked permits
sion 10 go upon the ice which had formed over
the water in the hollow. and the mother gave II,
The little boy accompanied his sister, and for
some time they were sliding about on the ice. Min
ME Trainer. twelve years old, her way home
from school, stood watching them. She says they
sliding hand in hand when in the centre Of
the pond the ice gave way and they disappeared
The nearest house was that occupied by the Hans,
and to reach this Minnie Trainer had 70 a con-
siderable distance around the pool. Mrs Han ran
the ice, but there was no trace of the chill
dren except the hole in the ice Detective Butler
and PatTolmen Vail and Jones recovered the
bodies The boys was dredged up within short
time, but the girls was not recovered until after
dark last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
AsCRIBED TO CIGARETTE SNORING.

Elizabeth Jan Is CspeciaD.-Harry Rowland.
hfreen-year-old night messenger IN the employ OF
the Western Union Telegraph Company. was taken
the General Hospital to-day suffering from nico-
ZINE poisoning said 10 be the result Of inveterata
cigarette smoking, and as pneumonia has also de-
vetOpsd the lads chances for he tonight are
poor. Re came from England 20 Newark a couple
az years ago with his parents have returned 70
England leaving the lad FOR himself In
America. The boy has older brother IN Newark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
MEASLES CLOSES SCHOOLS

The public school and the two Sunday schools
in Lsonia have been closed. owing 10 the prevasncs
OF measles in that town a few days ago a num-
Der OF cases were reported and n order 70 prevent
spread OF the disease the Board OF Health or
dered the public school closed Despite this pre-
caution the disease continued 10 spread and on
Sunday the pastors OF The churches decided 70
close their sunday schools. in order prevent an
epidemic When the children gathered az The
churches OF the Rev Mr.. Wyckhof1 and the Rev
Mr. Burton for instruction on sunday afternoon
they surprised 10 ind the doors tightly closed
They soon learned the reason for closing rhs
churches and hurried away 70 their homes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
NEW PASTOR TO BE INSTALLED.

The Rev. w. Russell Collins viii be installed as
pastor Of the Church CT the Reconciliation. Re
formed Episcopal a Nostrand and Jefferson AYES
tonight at o'clock Bishop James A Latane Of
Baltimore will preside representing Bishop
Nicholson, who is prevented by sickness. Bishop
Iatane viii probably speak the mission OF the
Reformed Episcopal Church The Rev Dr. William
T Sabine OF New-YorI, will give the charge to the
pastor The Rev. William D. stevents Of Newark
1riII give the charge TO the congregation The Rev
DR.. W. C. P. Rhoades OF the Marcy Avenue Bap-
cSurches Other elergymen win participate N the
serVioa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
PREFERRED DEATH TO An OPERATION
SUICIDE OF A WELL KNOWN HoBoKEN STA
TONER

Ferdinand Luthin. a well known stationer' who
started the first circulating library in Hoboken'
committed suicide at his home, No 5l2 Washing
ton-st,, that city, yesterday morning oy cutting
ttz -hroar with a razor Mr. Luthin was sixty
three years old and at time was Teputed TO De
well TO do. He suffered for a number OF years
from a cOrnpIication of diseases. and DR. William
Tell Kudlich his physician decided 70 perform an
operation upon him yesterday afternoon LuIIiin
worried greatly over this. .
Mr. Luthin lived in HobOken for over quarter
~ a century He was a member OF the Quartet
Cylub and a trustee OF the HobCken Academy he
served several terms IN the Hoboken Common
SynUncu and school Board. and was clerk OF the
latter body for several years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
REprRLIcAN WOnENs socIAL 80

The social tea Of the Womans Republican League
will be held at the home Of Mrs. NJ. Ada Perkins.
No. l3 South Portlano-ave.. tomorrow from until
8 O'Clock Besides the usual social reunion.
musical and literary programme will be rendered
Mrs. Annie Mixsell is chairman OF the Enter
tainment Committee. Some Of the numbers the
programme will be a vocal solo by Nine Culp-
KiebI q soprano solo by Mrs. Annie Aixser and
reading Iy Nine Janausehek The refreshments
are In charge of Mrs. Annie Nugent and Miss
Jennie = Rodeu Mrs. c. w Fisk first vice-presi-
dent, will pour tea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
WANTS TIE P4LIsADEs PREsERTED.

washington Jan. 10 neutrality-suspicious.
salmon. Of the TVtn New-Jersey District, said to-
dav TO Tribune correspondent:
think by all means the Palisades should be pre-
ssrIad 70 to the present I have net given much
Confederation 10 the subject Of the National Gov
eminent doing the WORK But see no objection to
ing objects of historic and scenic interest and for
niIrDoses OF utility TO the country. II I had been
6Wner of the property I think I should have
permitted the unsightly blasting. I shall talk 10
Judge Stewart and do all in my power TO aid the
uroD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
JOHN F. BRoWy CRITICALLY Ill.

Elizabeth Jan. Is (speciaD.-John F. Brown a
prominent young Republican lawyer and eldest son
of the late Alderman NJ c. Brown, is lying danger
ouzIy III at his home from typhoid pneumonia,
and to-day a report that he dead was circu-
lated He studied Law with Frank Bergen, and
several months ago married the only daughter OF
ex-Congressnan John T Dunn Mr. Brown IS
Chief Exalted Ruler OF Elizabeth Lodge OF Elks.
He was taken III last Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
MEMORIAL TABLET FOR FATHER MALONE

The funds for the erection Of a memorial tablet
10 Father Malone will be raised by double col
Iectton AZ the masses IN SITS Peter and Paurs
Church. Heretofore the masses Sunday have
been at 6. IS and 1870 o'clock. the last being
high mas Besides these masses there will be a
high mass at l. o'clock AT A4 LIS masses tie So'-
lection pzli nA made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
rGLoRYs NEPHEW DISCHARGED

Frank J. Campbell. nephew Of Billy McGlory;
his waiter James Moore and his bartender. Isaac
Van Wart, who were arrested last week on the
complaint that a view Of the interior of the saloon
OF Campbell at No. 315 West Fifty-ninth-st.. could
not be had after the regular closing hours, were
discharged il the West Side Court yesterday.
Campbell paroled till yesterday by Magistrate
Cornell, 10 have the place so fixed that the inside
Of the saloon could be from the street. He
tsfed The Magistrate yesterday that the changes
had been effected, and the three were freed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
TWO IMPORTANT OFFICES.
STATE TREASURER SWAIN AND CON-
TROLLER HANCOCK TO BE RE-
III rrcH.ru,T0 SOON
ELECTED SOON.

George B. Swain has no opposition for re-elec-
ton as Treasurer Of the State Of New-Jersey.
He will be chosen at the next joint meeting Of
the Legislature either to-day or next week.
Mr.. Swain is one OF the best known citizens OF
Essex County. His conduct Of the Treasurer's
office during the last six years has fully justi-
fed the high reputation for business integrity
and executive management which was urged In
his behalf when he first named for the
office. Since then his Acquaintance with the peo-
pie of the State has been broadened and the
better he has become known the more friends
he has made. The strongest evidence OF this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
DEATH OF WEER4WKEN'S PoORH4STER.

Samuel Hamilton. poormaster OF Weehawken Tor
+he last decade died in ST Mary's Hospital. Ho-
boken, yesterday, from general debility He was
eiRbtv-four years old. Mr. Hamilton was an old
sailor and had visited almost every point or the
world Among MS possessions was an old clay pipe.
OF which he was particularly fond. II present
ID 10 him BY mis- father fifty years ago and he
made practice Of smoking IL once a year, on
Christmas Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
THE PRUDENTIAL MAKES 4 PURCHASE

The Prudential Insurance Company OF Newark
which has made large purchases OF real estate
Gently IN Bank-st. where It's main once Is situated
has just acquired another property for SIS acG.
the whole block between BaDk-st- and Academy
ST and east OF Halsey-st-. with The exception q
one plot N Halsey-st- watch is be acquired
The company also owns the site OF its main Ofics
and all the south side OF Bank-sU except enc
small lot at Halsey-st Large once buildings
now being erected on this ground and on part q
the ground on the noruh side OF Bank-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
LIFE LOST IN HOTEL FIRE.
WIFE OF THE OWNER BURNED IN REsCU-
ING A CHILD.

Northport, Long Island. Jan. 1.-THE hotel of
Barnard Osterby, at Fort salonga hamlet two
miles from this village was destroyed by fire to-
day Neils Kelpner who boarded at the hotel lost
his life in the fire Mrs. Osterby rescued a child
six years old, and in doing so was frightfulIv
burned about the face and hands.
The house a large building erected mora
than hundred years ago. 1t was sold under fore
closure two weeks ago. and the Osterbys were pre-
pairing to move The building insured for 81 600
but there was no insurance the household goods
tncerdary origin. nc u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
MAJOR JOHN S. sTRoUsE DIToRcED.

Mrs. Anna Louise Strouse Of No, SO Decatur-st,
yesterday obtained absolute divorce from John
s. Strouse with SO week aIimony. According to
the papers. IT appears that the husbands address
is No. 312 McDonough-st, and that he a major
in the late war and served in Puerto Rico
The record shows that the couple were married
in March 1895 at No. 257 Degraw-st. The divorce
was GRANTED statutory grounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
sEC4UCUs E4yTS TO BE A BoROUGH.

A petition has been circulated IN Secaucus. now
a part OF the Township OF North Bergen. which
has been largely signed, calling upon the Legfs-
lature TO pass a bill creating the Borough Of Sc
caucus. Residents Of North Bergen outside OF Sc
caucus are protesting against the borough scheme
township
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB CONCERT

The University Glee Club will give a concert at
the Pouch Gallery. In CInton-ave.. on Tuesday
evening January 80 An interesting programme Will
be rendered by the twenty five active members as
sisted by Hans Kronold v1oloncelIo; Miss Marie
Beaumont Weber. soprano. and DR.. Victor Bail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
BRYAN THE STAR: DAVIS THE MANAGER

William jennings Bryan viii probably visit Jer-
sey City the first part OF next month for the pur-
pose OF addressing the Democrats OF Hudson
County. II is understood that Bob Davis viii
TAXI Mr. Bryan under his wing Corporation At
tornsy James F. Mnturn OF Hoboken, said yes
terday that Pohlmann's Pavilion, on Jersey City
meeting az which the silver champion VIII make
his promised speech
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
MDERMoTrs FREEHoLDER BILL

Senator McDermOtt has drafted a bill % organize
county Boards OF FreehOlders and InaLsEi@-S =
5,,oa thu membership The bill provides for q
F3osri OF nine members, who shall be elected u re
county large. No minority representa- = 80
Ti5ed The members shall be elected for Two yel-HS-
The president director OF the BoaTG : 70 n1.s
the veto power. The salary in the Dill as GTa@n
= 500 for each member
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
TO SELL ROBERT BOyEERs HORSES.

The Colonial Trust Company, as temporary ad-
Eaiuistrator Of the estate Of Robert Bonner. will
sell Mr. Bonners trottng horses in Madison Square
Garden on February L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16

The STATE Sewerage Commission met yesterday at
Jersey City An invitation received from :.
Albert Stowe 20 attend a public meeting AT the
hall in Kearny tonight. 10 consider the puri-
cation Of the PasSaiC River and advocate the Dill q
the Sewerage Commission
a copy OF the resolution o. the Common Council
OF the city Of Railway read, protesting against
the proposed extension OF the sewer from Crawford
TO GarWOCd- The sewer is - De built 20 enable 2
company 70 erect a large factory 70 give employ
ment 70 one thousand hands As the plans for the
sewer extension have not been fled no action was
TAX
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
GAIN IN THE WATER SUPPLY STORAGE.

CAUTIONED TO BE CAREFUL.
According to Deputy Water Commissioner James
Motfett there is no longer any immediate danger
Of a water famine, unless extraordinary weather
conditions prevail in the next month. In two
weeks the February freshets due, and the
cent rains. along with the decreased daily
sumption, led Mr.. Moffett to hope he can pull
through his supply until that time.
Mr.. Van Buren,, chief engineer OF the Brooklyn
Department, still takes gloomy view of the situa-
ton His fear is that, If the people get it into
their minds that the talk of a water famine
amounts TO nothing, they will fail the neces-
sary care in the economy of water.
The consumption for the twenty-four hours pre-
ceding a. yesterday 3d. SO 800 gallons leav-
ing total supply on storage of 200 gallons.
gallons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
CHECKS FOR TEACHERS.
,,z-r1RER PAYMENT. IT Is EXPECTED.
WILL BE MADE TOMORROW.

s,o,.-o,,sr Coler said yesterday that he expected
a.. +s.cbers in the public schools in Manhattan
80 The Bronx would receive their December pay
- o-,,r-rov- Some time next week, probably the
5000 vii receive the sums which were deducted
rrorD their salaries in october and November The
~...,s are all ready now. and they Will be issued
- e they have been compared with the COM
-,.ss ,avrolls we simply had to make out new
r,e,-Tolls' said the Controller yesterday The
t9oaEe, - s+e~1s serarated Every item has to be
t -S OF course. We can't order money palo
- -,,ts office on the say of somebody else We
e =. "a account for every item And we haven I
n 1as srv backing down. That is all bosh. We are
eng On TO 20 over every item, just as we started
ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

William F. Boothe, Of No 207 East Forty-ninth-
FL. mas nied petition in bankruptcy, with nabi-
ties S7.Ai and assets consisting Of five shares NJ
stock OF the Gibson Plano Manufacturing Company
P@ FA4ue 30 pledged; life insurance $50 CO., wfe's
policy, pledged, value unknown and a cl.tr, a,.t4
me Hallett & Davis Piano Company. of Boston
Herman and Arnold Weiss vbo o..s -, :
hrn OF H. Weiss Son. formerly manufactures
OF iurs at No Ii Prnce-st., have fled petition
y bankruptcy with liabilities 81 ss and no assa+
1ES eosl 30 was closed Up by the sherr in No
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
SCHEDULES OF THE j. = scHAEFER co

Schedules Of the John V schaefer Company. man
ufacturers Of cabinet work Nos 157 and 15e East
Eighty-eighth-st show liabilities ss3 5s5, nominal
assets Kill and actual assets S6,720
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16

statement is the fact that he will be chosen for
a third term without a dissenting voice in the
ranks of the Republican party
Mr. Swain was born in Dover, N J., and Is
siXty-five years old. IN 1852 he moved from
Morris County 10 Newark. and one year later
secured clerkship in the office Of a we'll known
lumber dealer in that city Twelve years later
he succeeded to the business. with J. NJ Ran
dali a partner. In 1870 the present firm Of
Swain & Jones was formed. Mr.. Swain having
for twenty-five years been its efficient and sue
cessful head. Mr. Swain began voting the Re
publican ticket in the first Lincoln campaign,
and has been voting 1t ever since, and viii add
another tally to the list this year.
Mr. Swain was elected a member Of the New
ark Board Of Education in 1871. and was regu-
larry reelected to the Board for a long term Of
years, serving frequently president of that
body. In 1881 he appointed by Governor
Ludlow member of the Board Of Trustees of
the State Reform School for Boys. and served
one term. At the Newark city election in 1893
Mr.. Swain elected a trustee Of the Newark
City Home. He is connected with a number OF
local institutions in Newark. and is vice-pres1-
dent of the German National Bank Of that city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
YACHT CLUBH0UsE DESTROYED.
FIRE CONSUMES THE HOME OF THE JERSEY CITY
YACHT CLUB.

The clubhouse of the Jersey City Yacht Club in
Couuuuipaw ave Jersey City, was destroyed by
fire last evening The flames ran SO rapidly through
the building that the contents could not be saved
i was tvyo-story frame structure, and cost about
70 600 There was considerable rigging stored in the
Mace and the total loss will probably reach 5000
The loss is partly covered by insurance
The clubs house wrecked BY hre about four
years ago and the club seriously discussed whether
r would rebuild or disband. The club has been In
Existence about forty years, and is one or the
nIdest varhf cubs in thls seCtlon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
THE STATE CONTROLLER.

William S. Hancock. the present State Con-
troller and who will be elected for his third
term without Republican opposition at the next
joint session Of the Legislature, is recognized as
one Of the best business men in the State He
was born in Trenton in 1854 and after receiving
his education in the State Model School and the
Trenton Business College, he entered the live
stock and provision business with ex-senator
John Taylor, in his native city He then
seventeen years old, and he achieved success
from the start Ten years later he was one OF
the originatOrs Of the Crescent Pottery Com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
no ET-LOGIZE HOBART

The committee appointed IN the House iasr weeA
20 take action on the death or Nlcs-Fresl1sA
Hobart Is expected 70 report q concurrent Teso-o-
ton tomorrow fixing day for the dellssry q =
euIogy Attorney General Grlggs VII Dc lnFl-7~ -
b the speaker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-16
1T WOULD PLEASE NEw-JERsEY.

The Mount Holly Mirror" which is OF the
Jersey, says: