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New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
WAR AGAINST RAPID TRANSIT co.
BROADWAY MERCHANTS ORGANIZE TO GET
RETURN TO TRANSFERS.

War against the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Com
pany will soon be waged by the merchants Of upper
Broadway, and the preliminaries for the fight were
arranged yesterday morning at a meeting in Harts
Hall, Gates-ave. Broadway. Many prominent
merchants of the street above Myrtle-ave. were
present, and the temporary organization effected
was called the Business Men and Property Owners
Associate
The special grievance OF the association against
the railroad company Is the withdrawal OF trans
fers, which. 1t Is said has made Broadway nearly
destitute of travel and business. whereas month
ago. when the transfers In vogue. II was the
main artery for the Eastern District. There were
about fifty merchants present.
George c. Miller called the meeting order
Formerly" he said "all the travel coming from
Greenpoint. Jamaica and other parts of this bor
ough diverted to Broadway by the old system
OF transfers. and that meant business for That
has ceased, and since the Rapid Transit Company
has taken 1t upon itself to run Jamaica cars only to
East New-York and then compel passengers to
transfer to the elevated roads. trade and business
have sought section, principally Fulton-st
This has decreased the trade have been accus
toned to, and If prompt measures not taken to
stop it inevitable ruin in the face. We
must have optional transfers in this part of the
city they have in South Brooklyn. and there
fore, the most feasible plan after We are organized
is to appoint an Agitation Committee of prominent
business men,
The following temporary officers were elected
President, Elwin 5. Piper; vice president, Joseph
Schreiber: treasurer. Frederick Grassman and sec
retary. W. S. Jonas. Several speeches were made
to the effect that since transfers the Lorimer-
St. Myrte-ave. and Jamaica lines to the Broadway
lines had stopped business in Broadway had fallen
away at an alarming rate. The association ad-
journed to meet next Wednesday evening
miftee: George G Miller Richard Goodwin
Gascoine, Frederick Grassman. Joseph schrei6er
n H. Levoi George Cook, F. ]. Burkhardt and
Joseph Lisson. A letter was read from Genera
Manager Breckenridge in reply to a letter demand
ing that transfers be given on the Fulton-st Rut-
nam-ave. and Gates-ave lines to the Reid-ave nne
politely informing him that the thing was impossl-
BILE as it would disoommode the public. and that
moreover there was no railroad in the country so
liberal as his with transfers.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
A REWARD FOR GLEASONs AXE.

Ex-Mayor Patrick ]. Gleason who on Tuesday
last the diamond studded battleaxe, has not recov-
cred It. He went Albany again yesterday and
made inquiry regarding it, but without avail.
When he returned to Long Island City last night
Mr.. Gleason said that Governor Roosevelt had ex-
pressed his sympathy and ex-senator David b.
Hill also.
Il said to Senator HILL continued Mr. Gleason
that could fight with or without the battleaxe.
and that there was a many a fight in the old man
yet" Mr.. Gleason said he would not offer a re-
ward for the of the axe, he had no
money. The Battle Axe Association of Long Island
CITY met last night and decided to offer reward
of 500 for the of the pin If this does not
recover it, money is be raised to buy another pin
for the idol Of the association
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
ONE HUNDRED PARDON CASES.
MEN TO CITIZENSHIP AND PAROLES
TWENTY-ONE.

Trenton, April (SpeciaD.-The Court of Parcons
to-day granted a pardon to DR. Frank d. Toms.
OF Keyport. who sentenced last July TO one
year in the State prison for throwing acid In the
face of Harrison Smith. with whom he quarrelled
woman. Many influential persons urged the
pardon. DR.. Toms recently praise from the
prison mana cement by reason of his services when
convict had cut the jugular vein OF another
Toms held his hand over the wound, stopping the
flow of blood until the prison physician came and
tied up the vein, which saved the prisoners life
The Board refused to interfere in the case or
Thomas McLaren. who Is serving a term OF twenty
years for wife murder
The Board considered hundred cases favor
ably and acted on twenty-four. which included
two restorations to citizenship, pardon and
twenty-one paroles. Almost all the paroles were
granted because of the sickness OF the prisoners
Among the paroled Thomas W. Hopkins.
of Salem County sentenced 10 ten years In 1884
for highway robbery; Frederick H. Carter, OF Hud-
son. sentenced to seven years in 1896 for hav1ng
burglars tools Wallace Caseir of Essex. sentenced
to five in 1897 for assault and battery; An
tonic MozZo Hudson, sentenced in 1897 TO three and
one-half years for assault; Walter Johnson Bur
lington sentenced in 1899 to two years for assault
on an officer; William Price, Atlantic, sentenced
in 1898 to three years for assault and battery:
Charles S. Sharp, Burlington, sentenced In 1897
TO five years for arson; James Clark. salem. SEN
fenced In 1899 to six months for assault: James
Fitzgerald Hudson sentenced in 1894 to eight years
for larceny. In the of William Sully, Hudson
sentenced in 1859 nine months for manslaughter,
the fines and costs were remitted
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
THURSDAY.
APRIL 5. 1900.
REPUBLICAN DOORS ARE OPEN.
FRANKLIN MURPHY EXPLAINS WORDING
OF CALL FOR STATE CONVENTION
TRIBUTE TO GEORGE RICHARDS

When the attention OF franklin Murphy. chair
man of the Republican State Committee. was
called yesterday 10 the fact that there had been
much comment upon the peculiar wording OF the
call for the State Convention issued by him few
weeks ago. he good raturedly replied that such
comment was not. perhaps surprising. since people
generally were on the lookout for new and inter
esting things these days The wording and the
intention Of the call, Mr.. Murphy continued.
seriously, Were entirely consistent and sincere II
must be remembered. he said in effect that the
tority for Mckinley and Hobart four years ago in
New-1ersey was so phenonenaly large that it
was only Just 20 say that goodly share Of IL
was the contribution OF Democrats who expressed
their disapproval OF the Bryan ticket and the
Democratic platform by voting with the Repub-
licans. The wording Of the call for the Republican
state Convention. be held on April 49, IL to the
effect that all who approve OF the Administration
Of President Mckinley. and who desire that the
prosperity that prevails throughout the country
shall be continued by the maintenance OF the
policy under which IL has been promoted.
quested to join in the election OF delegates the
State Convention. This Invitation. Mr. Murphy in
timated. cordially intended as II was sin
cerely expressed. and he hoped. he thought Re
publicans generally hoped. that the Democrats who
nad not been in sympathy with their party in 1885
Hence the invitation 10 them in the ean for the
9bTican hal SO FAR as M Murphy knew no Re
oloSy or the intention expressed in the call Nor
Gratis who were In sympathy with the principles to
which they gave their Endorsement four years ago.
The doors of the Republican party. Mr.. Murphy
said. with a smile had always been open 10 all
who desired to in
Speaking of the death OF George Richards who
had for several years been the member OF the
State Committee for Morris County. Mr.. Murphy
said that his death would be a loss TO the Repu5-
lican party and 10 the State. He was typical
American. who had made his way In life
upon the groundwork of ability and integrity The
many offices of trust which he held in industries
with which he connected afforded ample testi-
monial to his character a As member
OF the Republican State Committee he had been
wise counsellor and he was held in high regard by
his associates For long time he had been one
Of the influential Republicans in his part OF
the State
Mr.. Murphy said the State Committee would
hold a meeting the night preceding the conven-
tion at Trenton, was customary The arrange
ments for holding the convention practically
perfected The suggestion had been repeatedly
made Mr. Murphy said. that Senator William NJ
Johnson, of Bergen County, would be excellent
choice fer chairman OF the convention, and IN Mr.
Murphys opinion his selection would be heartily
approved.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
POLYTECHNIC PREPARATORY NOTES.

The speakers at speech hour Friday morning
were Malcolm Ellsworth Smith, Charles Henry
Uhlig, jr, Francis Eames Walton, Richard Rich
ardson Williams, jr.. Herbert Garfield Williamson
Alfred Theodore Zoebisch, Carl Herman Zoebisch
and Albert Edward Schierenbeck.
The Mandolin Club made its first out Of town ap-
pearance last Friday evening at concert at the
First Presbyterian Church Of Elizabeth n. J. The
concert was successful
The candidates for the baseball team prac
tising daily under Mr.. Keoggs direction The
boys taking long runs
The younger boys Of the school have organized
What they call the First Poly Roller Hockey Club
II is really club for the purpose of playing hockey
on roller skates Prominent among the players are
Masters Fuller Waterworth Thayer and Greeley
Already two games have been played In the school
yard. In the first, with a from the Latin
School. the Poly boys were beaten by OF Z
!; N the second, with the Strong Place team,
they by q score OF to
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
THE Old MURPHY FARM SOLD.
1T PASSES INTO THE HANDS OF AN INVESTMENT
COMPANY AT DEAL

Deal, April (SpeciaD-The Continental Invest
ment Company of this place has secured control
of the we'll known Murphy farm formerly the
property of Thomas Murphy, at time Collector
of the Port of New-York and a personal friend of
General Grant. The consideration is S25O00O.
large tract will be laid out park. The Deal
Golf Club has bought sixty acres which is being
improved The company in control of the property
will prohibit the establishment of schools factories
trades and business houses. The scheme is
ate the most exclusive resort on the coast. James
c. Young, vce-president of the Real Estate Trust
Company OF Jersey City, Is general manager of the
venture. George w. Young, president of the
United States Mortgage and Trust Company, of
New-York. will occupy the Murphy homestead,
which is surrounded by twenty thirty acres of
ground. and adioins the reconstructed farm.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
DEATHS IN LONG ISLAND.
JOHN SCRIMGEOUR.

John Scrimgeour, secretary of the Kings County
Undertakers' Association, died Tuesday. at
st. Johns Hospital from pneumonia. at the age
of ffty-nine. He was connected with the under
taking business more than twenty years, first with
John NJ. Hopper, his father-n-law, and recently
at No. Court-st Born in Perth, Scotland. he
came to Brooklyn when eight years old. His
uncle. William Scrimgeour the first superfn-
tendent of Greenwood Cemetery, and died in 1873
after forty years of service. For many years John
Scrimgeour and his father, Robert. in the
employ of the cemetery corporation. Mr.. Scrim-
geour was active Republican, and member of
the Brooklyn Republican Club. which will attend
the funeral in body. He leaves John j.
Scrimgeour. who succeeds him in business;
daughter Mrs. William Simpson. and grand
children. The funeral will be held this afternoon
at the Summerfeld Methodist Episcopal Church.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
MAYER GOES BACK TO HAVANA.
ALLEGED FoRGER HELD FOR ExTRAD1TIoN By
JUSTICE FITZGERALD

ALLEGED FoRGER HELD FOR ExTRAD1TIoN BY
JUSTICE FITZGERALD.
Clarence Mayer. the alleged forger from Havana,
was remanded 10 the custody OF the United States
Marshal by Justice Fitzgerald in the Supreme
Court yesterday, and will be at once taken back
TO Cuba for trial on indictments for swindling and
forgery. He taken TO court a writ of
habeas corpus obtained by his lawyer, James Nu-
gent who asserted that no law existed between
the United States and Cuba which permitted
Mayors extraditiou. William Henry Page jr.. the
NeW-York member Of the law firm Of Page &
Conant, OF this city and Havana, counsel for the
American Indies Company, whose firm Mayer is
charged with sWindling. opposed Mayors dis
charge and conterded that the only question be-
ioTe the Court was that of Mayors identity. Cen
eral Burnett United States District Attorney, and
assistant District Attorney J. Lindsay Gordon,
Joined with Mr.. Page in his opposition 10 Mayors
'eease MI. Nugent. addressing the Court said:
submit that there is no extradition treaty be-
tseeh the Government of the United States and
..e government OF Cuba. because the very first
span set forth that the Cubans are free and Inde-
lsnoent The fourth article of that resolution dis
ealhs any disposition intention 10 exercise
yseregnty jurisdiction control that island,
except Tor its pacification
Justice Fitzgerald said he thought he had moth
Mg 10 consider except the question Of Mayors
.oentity and that was waived he dismissed the
Elt vi and remanded Mayer TO the custody of the
Tinted States Marshal.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
WOMEN NDISPossEssED. PROPERTr BURNED

Hackensack April (SpeciaD-Sherin Van BUS
kirk and Clifford Is. Read, lawyer. after three
attempts last week. succeeded in dispossessins
Gaia Ann Storms. who with an invalid daughter.
occupied one hundred acre farm near Oakland
A mortgage on the farm had been foreciosed and
the property sold Mrs Storms declared that she
had been cheated and had vowed she would not
vaeate The carried the two women out bodily.
Fifteen persons refused receive them; AT length
a family agreed keep them over night Tor s..
The Poormaster Of Franklin Township was called.
but Mrs Storms would not go with him Yesterday
morning the large house and barns on the prop
erty were IN ashes, and warrant was issued by
Justice Smith, OF WyckofY, charging Mrs Storms
with setting hre TO them. constable Is searching
for her.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
HEARING ON CIRCUIT BILL POSTPONED.

Washington. April 0SpeciaD.-The hearing of
the New-Jersey dairy interests in opposition the
Grout oleomargarine bill before the House sub
committee on agriculture has been Indefinitely post
poned.
1t is said that Gallison will be confirmed post
master Orange.
Representative Gardner applied at the Postoffce
Department to-day for rural delivery for the agr-
cultural district which has Burlington City post
office for it's centre An agent will be sent there
to inspect and report. Mr.. Gardner has applied for
a postoffice at Adams. Ocean County.
Maxwell s. Simpson nominated to-day 10
be assistant surgeon In the Army, with the rank
of captain He is acting assistant surgeon
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
HOW HE CLIMBED IN ELIGIBLE LIST.

A petition has been filed with the Board of City
Magistrates by Thomas c. Whtlock, a lawyer,
against the permanent appointment of Jacob Ell
perrin, who recently appointed assistant
clerk In the Adams Street Police Court. 1t is stated
in the petition, upon information and belief, that
at the last election Mr.. Elpern voted from No.
Rutgers Place, Manhattan. and that some one in
the Civil Service employ. with lead pencil, struck
the Manhattan address of Mr.. Elpern and
above 1t, in lead pencil, No 204 Graham-ave.,
Brooklyn BY placing MIR. Elpern on the Brooklyn
list his position second, instead of third
fourth, as 1t would have been on the list for the
Borough of Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
DETECTIVES, ACCUSED, DENY CHARGES.

Detectives Edward NJ Griffin and Michael Foley
of the Bayonne Police Department, arrested
yesterday bench warrant issued by Judge
Blair charging them with extortion and obtaining
money under false pretences. II Is alleged that
they accepted $500 to procure the discharge of
Joseph Baka whom they arrested Christmas
Day charge OF arson and against whom they
did appear IN the Recorders Court Baka
was released. The complaint made by Andrew
Porubsky a saloonkeeper who alleges that he
ceived the money from Mrs. Baka and that he
gave it to the two detectives. The detectives deny
the charges. They released on bail
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
TROOPS TO CONTEST FOR PRIZES.

At the coming horse show, to be held under the
auspices OF the Riding and Driving Club of Brook
lyn on the evenings of April &C. 27 and 2S. picked
teams from Squadron A. of Manhattan; Troop c,
Brooklyn, and the Essex Troop, of New-Jersey,
will meet in competition in three interesting con-
tests. They will consist of what is known the
low reach, head cutting and rough riding of
which will be contested each night in the order
named. Handsome prizes in silver will be awarded
by the Riding and Driving Club for each contest
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
ALLEGED MURDERER ARRESTED.

BALTIMORE MAN FOUND THROUGH a LETTER
PICKED UP IN HOBOKEN
Herman Diers thirty-four years old who IS under
Indictment in Baltimore a charge of murder
ing John Englet in a saloon in that city March
49, 1899 was arrested in Hoboken yesterday by De-
tective Sergeant Julius Nelson and Detective Louis
Weinthal OF Hoboken while walking along River
ST. on his way TO the North German Lloyd steam
ship piers where he was employed under the
sumed name of Henry Meyers. officers from Balt-
more identified the prisoner, and say that Diers
admits killing Enslet. but says that he did II in
self-defence.
Diers found through letter picked up in
Hoboken which was written by woman in Bal
timore telling Diers that his victim had died. and
that IL would be we'll for him TO steer clear or
Baltimore Nelson wrote to the Baltimore police
regarding the letter. and soon received reply 10
arrest and hold Ders. Diers arrested in Bal
timore the time OF his fight with Enget. but
released the belief that Englet would
cover When Englet died Ders disa ppeared-
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05

Bloomfield, April (speciaD.-The Rev. George
Louis Curtis, formerly of the Park Presbyterian
Church in Baltimore. installed as pastor of
the old First Presbyterian Church In this place last
night. The Rev. Edwin Farley, Modera tor of the
Newark Presbytery presided. The Rev. NJ D.
Babcock. of the Brick Presbyterian Church. New
York; preachd the sermon; Mr.. Curtis was grad
uated from Yale University in 1873 and from the
Union Theological Seminary in 1892 The church of
which he is pastor is 104 years old
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
MRS. NETINS DEMANDS A RETRACTION.

Under Sheriff James Dunno has received pep
perry letter from Mrs Nevins the wife OF ex-Fire
Chief Thomas F. Nevns. in which she demands
retraction of certain statements attributed to him
In a Brooklyn paper in which he reflects upon
Mr.. Nevins's connection with the mystery sur
rounding the death of William Henderson, who
March 15 found dead at the Riverview Hotel.
Merritt's Island. Fla Mr.. Dunno intimated that
Mr.. Nevinss actions peculiar and that his
explanations consistent. Mrs. Nevins
says that none Of the henderson family have asked
Mr. NeVins herself make any further eXpla-
nations, and that she does not recognize Mr..
Dunne's right TO critcise her husband.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
LOCAL AFFAIRS OCCUPY ROBERT DAVIS.

HE IS TOO BUSY WITH JERSEY CITY CAMPAIGN
TO TALK ABOUT ADMIRAL DEWEY
When Robert Davis Hudson Countys Democrat
ic leader. was seen yesterday regarding the re-
ported candidacy of Admiral Dewey he said:
Let's see Before Admiral Dewey married.
he wouldn't think of himself a Presidential
possibility. Wonder whether IL isn't too late now
Still. you know, there Is nothing TO prevent a
brave man like Dewey from being a candidate for
the Presidency But say, don't talk National poll
tics 10 me. i'm awfully busy with Jersey City's
spring campaign just now.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
JUMpED TWO STORIES TO ESCAPE Arrest.

In the Gates Avenue Court yesterday Martha
Christy, alias Martha Johnson colored. who jumped
from the third story window of No. 80 Johnson-ave
Tuesday afternoon TO escape arrest, pleaded not
guilty to the charge of grand larceny and held
in default of $500 bail 1t is alleged that she carried
away about $500 worth of jewelry and clothing from
the home of Mrs. Bella Harper of No 306 Stuyve-
sant-ave. The woman not hurt by her jump,
with the exception of a bruise on the side from
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
MEETING OF NEWARK PRESBYTERY.

The Newark Presbytery held its spring meeting
In the First Presby Church at Newark yes
terday The Rev. John Hutchinson. OF the church
at Arlington, was elected Moderator and the Rev
Joseph Folsom, of the Knox church. at Kearny
was elected clerk. The treasurer's report showed
Sc T4S receipts So 562 43 disbursements The Rev
E w Williams. OF Abbeyville 8. c.. Moderator
of the Afro-American Church OF the Southern Dis
trict spoke on The Negroes Life and Churches
in the South" The treasurer announced that the
funds from the Easter paper to be distributed on
Sunday would be used to pay of the mortgage Of
s00O on the Italian church in Newark
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
TROUBLE OVER RIGHT OF WAY.

The Jersey City Water Supply Company. which
holds the contract for the construction of new
water plant costing s75e5,o00 for Jersey City. has
been unable obtain a right of way in certain
places for the pipe line tunnel and has petitoned
the Street and Water Board to pass a resolution
authorizing the condemnation Of the lands required
The lands in question are three tracts In Month
cello Township Morris County, and four tracts In
Acouackanonck Township and one in Little Falls
Township, in Passaic County.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
DEATH OF MRS. WILLIAM ROSCOE LYON.

Morristown. April Mrs. William Roscoe Lyon
is dead She had been leading spirit in all church
and charitable work since she came here TO reside
twenty five years ago. She was the leader in the
organization of the Children's Home in 1sS, and
ever since has been the president of the Board OF
Lady Managers Its great success. as well as that
OF the Memorial Hospital, the Womans Exchange
and many other similar charities was largely due
TO her untiring energy and remarkable tact. Mrs.
Lyon was the daughter of Alvah Crocker, sue
cessful manufacturer OF Fttchburg, Mass.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
MAN ATTACKED BY A COW.
ANIMAL FRIGHTENED AT TROLLEY CAR
RUNS INTO AN OFFICE.

Valentine Schlimmer. seventy-three years old,
stableman employed by Henry Smith. an express
man. was severely injured yesterday afternoon by
a COW which attacked him in the express office
at South First-st. and Marcy-ave The animal was
being led through the street TO an abattoir by
Martin Cooney The cow became frightened at
trolley car and make a rush at Cooney Then 1t
turned into Marcy-ave and to South First-st,
followed by a crowd of men and boys: The door
of the express office open. and the cow ran
into the place and swooped down upon Schlimmer
Schlimmer tried eject the COW, which threw
him TO the floor Cooney and several men entered
and succeeded In lassoing the animal before any
further damage had been done. Schlimmer was
found to be suffering from lacerations of the face
and abdomen.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
pRINkING PITS BOYS IN REFORM SCHOOL.

John Evener. eleven years Old. and Thomas Ma
honey twelve years old. both CT No. 65 Jefferson
St. arraigned before Recorder E R. Stanton.
of Hoboken. yesterday, a charge OF ntoxication-
The boys drunk when arrested that the
officers Obliged take them to police head
quarters in patrol wagon. They admitted stealing
a bottle OF whiskey from wagon and drinking IL
all at sitting They will be sent TO the reform
sch
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
ORATORIO CLUB GIVES THE CREATION

A large and appreciative audience enjoyed last
evening at the Brooklyn Academy of Music the
presentation of Haydn's oratorio The Creation
by the Brooklyn Oratoro Club. 1t given under
the auspices of the Brooklyn Institute. Walter
Henry Hall conducted and Mrs Marie Simmer
man was the soprano. Miss Henrietta Weekes the
contralto. Theodore Van YORK the tenor and Erics-
Bushnell the basso There was orchestra
OF f3-tV musicians.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-05
DEATH OF A PT4N.

Mrs. Hannah Scott colored, died at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs Elizabeth Jackson. No. Is West
Kinney-st., Newark, on Tuesday night at the age
of 102 years. Mrs. Scott born in Newark She
of the organizers of the Colored Presby
terian Church. She had read the Bible through ten
times. Joseph Scott, her husband. died year ago,
the age of ninety-nne years