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New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
RATS DEFENCE IN RENT SUIT.
TABLE AND DROVE HIM FROM
APARTMENT HOUSE

Another case was before Justice Worcester IN
the LIth District Municipal Court yesterday IN
voving rental OF apartments in the Hartley apart
ment house, on the southwest corner Of One-hun-
Observation-Disclosures. and Central Park West in which
on account OF rats.
The suit that Of Bird NJ. Robinson. receiver
for the Baltimore Building and Loan Association.
which has charge of the apartment house against
Richard B. Lee for rent Ar. Lee was tenant IN
the apartment house up to May 10 last Mr. Lee
makes number of defences. among them being
declaration that the house was dlled with vora-
e1ouS rats. which came in the DAYTIME and seized
food from the tables and made life miserable. He
said that ferrets were tried, but that they were
worse than the affection
decision was given IN favor OF the defendant
on the ground OF inefficient elevator service
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
HAVE OMAHA KIDN4PPERs GONE ABRoADP
BOSTON POLICE THINK "PAT' GROVE AND AN
ASSOCIATE SAILED FROM THAT PORT

Boston Dec N-The Boston police have evidence
to indicate, they think. that Pat Grove and the
other Omaha kidnappers, who stole young Cudahy
and returned him his father for $4,000, are on
the Warren liner Michigan, bound for Liverpool
and a cable dispatch containing that information
has been sent to the Scotland Yard detectives who
will be on the Liverpool wharves when the steamer
arrives there.
Just before the Michigan sailed from the Hoosac
Tunnel dock last Saturday two men, who acted
so suspiciously as to attract attention and VINO
answered to the descriptions of Grove and one OF
the kidnappers, boarded the steamer with large
amount Of baggage. The steamer sailed in short
time. but not before word OF the presence OF the
strangers had been sent to Police Headquarters.
a Nantasket Beach Watchman has reported to
the police that he saw at the beach big stranger,
dressed like a Western cattleman, and carrying
big, old carpetbag. He asked for a boatman 10
row him out to an outgoing vessel, and sald ne ne
he was anxious board vessel going TO a
was a foreign port. He answered the description
in every det9 Of Pat cr9we as IT has been sent f
inform the police, and when he returned the man
was gone.
Ffndlay. Ohio. Dec. 27.-"Pat' Grove the man
suspected of being one of the abductors Of young
Edward Cudahy in Omaha, is believed to be in
hiding in this town vicinity. FIe has number
Of relatives in this neighborhood, including sister
in McComb. ten miles northwest OF this point
to have the officers keep watch for Grove.
Omaha, Dec. 27-An hope of capturing Pat
Grove in this vicinity has been abandoned. and the
police and special detectives the case have now
settled down TO systematic search for evidence
from the clews in their possession. These
clews are few. but may lead 70 important discov-
cries. The police think ST Joseph is the last city
in the middle West that Pat" Grove would visit
such time this. So far the police know
Grove has no relatives in or near St Joseph. but
il is well known that he has friends there Another
development in the is the fact that the man
who rented the cottage in Grover-st gave the name
of ]. L Conhor. Grove has q brother-in-law named
J. F. Conner. and those working or the matter are
inclined TO believe. in view Of this fact, that
Grove rented the house.
a special dispatch to The World Herald to-
night from St. joseph says that Patrick Carson
Pat Grove enter saloon here this after
He says he is sure Of the man. as he knows
him well. Chief Of Detectives Shea placed a posse
at the disposal of Carson. and search is being
made. in Groves haunts in South ST. Joseph to-
night In Omaha no credence is placed in the story
that Grove in Boston or any point in the East.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
PROGRESS WITH ELLISON AS MAYoE

PROGRESS WITH ELLISON AS MAYOR.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: II would be a proud and happy day for New
York II this great and beautiful city could awake
fine morning in the near future and find that
it had secured William B. Ellison for its executive
head. I send my ballot for him. and would urge
you to give all possible space in your valuable
paper to placing the claims Of this the hest Of all
candidates for the most exacting and important
office in our city.
As the Mayor of this city, am sure il would be
found that that hrness. keen insight TO character,
strict honesty and cleverness that marked In
the personality and life o. Mr. Ellison would give
to New-York City not only Of its cleanest ad-
ministratons. but one which would have the effect
Of showing strides in the progress OF city that
would be looked back upon with favor and admira-
ton for all time to
have had the pleasure of knowing Mr.. Ellison
for fifteen years. and have been IN position.
have many of his other friends. to know what Ii Is
to find in one man courage. wisdom, honesty, c'ean-
ness and decision. For the Mayors Office better
man could not be found nor one who so thoroughly
appreciates the requirements OF that Office, and
who would do his full duty as well as it could be
done, than Mr.. Ellison.
IF good citizens would wake UP a little and
become acquainted with the worth of this
strong man among men. could not fail have
Mayor that would all be proud of. Push the
good work along. and let us have what this -ity
REQUIRES, and what II will get at the hands Of WILL
lam r. Ellison If the citizens of the city know
enough to work for and elect him
New-York, Dec q, 1900. o. d. GRAY.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
PUT HIS son IN CHAIN GANG.
GEORGIA NEGRO LEASES HIS SON TO CONTRACTOR
FOR STATE coNvrcTs.

Columbia S. c., Dec q (speciaD.-Harrison Mayo
a colored man living in Habersham County Ca
has leased his son. who is eighteen years old TO
j. ". Callahan. who works Georgia convicts in his
lumber business. The contract has teen drawn
under the seal Of the clerk of the court and is to
be effective for three years, or until young Mayo
is of legal age.
to receive the same fare and be confined in the
same quarters the criminals. He will also be
under the same guards, and If he should attempt
TO escape will doubtless be shot. like any of his
stripe clothed companions
While Caloney, the boy. Is doins eopviet's work
his father wiz have easy time. He V-n rece We
$40 a month from Callahan, which is something less
than the contractor pays The State OF Georgia for
her criminals, and Mayo can live comfortably on
this amount.
When asked about leasing hts son as a convict
the old explained that his would be GER
tain to get on de gang sooner or later L he was
allowed to run about AN do devilwent.' and he
believed IL would be a. good thing for him here
after If he had chain gang training now.
" 'Tain't gwine ter hurt I'M, he said IAN twill
do me some good Maybe twill keep dat boy
frum gittin' he neck stretch wid rope some time
yereafter"
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
LONG TRIp oF oRIPPLE Iy COZ WAGON

Columbia. s. c.. Dee. q (SpeciaD. Wesley Morris
a cripple helpless from rheumatism. Is making an
extraordinary journey He Is riding from this city
10 River Junction. Fla, Ave hundred niles. IN a
goat wagon The wagon has body only few
inches from the ground. and a seat with high
sides, TO hold the driver securely in his place
Morris. who is diminutive hunchbael. weighing
only hfty-thiee pounds. left here several weeks
ago. and reports his arrival at Macon Ga ha,,,n~
accomplished two hundred miles OF his trin' - s-he she
wagon rs arawn ~ two stout goats ana an az
tendant walks beside them. Morris can rnnva 10
body is useless TO him. oi MS
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
TRIBUNE POPULAR BALLOT.
3or MaNor Of New- York.


NwYk anybody
and
shall select botha first and second CHOICE
andad
be led dandwn be strictly confidential
and nomina
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
10 PUSH POSTAL FRAUD PROSECUTIONS
OFFICIALS IN CUBA WAITING FOR THE supRE,u
COURTS DECISION ~ THE NEELY CASE.

OfFlCiALs IN CUBA WAITING FOR THE SUPREME
COURTS DECISION ~ THE NEELY CASE.
Washington, Dec. I'm. c. Fosnes Director-Gen-
erel Of Posts IN Cuba, arrived here to-day from
his home in Iowa and will have conference with
Pestmaster-General Smith and others tomorrow
regarding the present postal situation in the island
he WI start for Havana in time 10 resume his
oheisl cuuss next Monday morning, after an ab-
seFce OF over two months. due 70 Illness Inspector
f1affason who IS now both Acting Director-General
anc Acting Postmaster OF Havana. viii continue 20
serve IN the latter capacity until successor 10
e<-FostFnasier Thompson is chosen. Mr. Fosnes
saic tonight thai so far he was Informed there
We're no changes in policy OF organization Of the
SNo&n postal service now in contemplation
We intend" he said TO push the prosecution Of
those arrested II connection with The frauds These
ytoSeeoinks. however, are suspended pending the
Sseslon o. the United States Supreme Court II fhe
-seei- e1tfaclfton case which we exDecf shortIx-
a..s prosecutions ot these of1cias-Neeiy Pa hbone
sho TIE others-wil be made under TIE cl,her .o1ie
q procedure, which. while slow and fe6ious ts
hoS - q; tnlnk thst we have weeoed out ever
noos "a tne service thar had anything 10 do win
s.. ~ .cs ano that there is one eft who xs
euhty o. participation in the affair" Ao
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
CRIMMINs WOULD DO" CROKER

TO the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: vote for John D. Crimmins He will do"
Croker for good. Croker drove Crimmins out of
the Metropolitan road and got away from him the
contract that CrImmins so long held for doing the
Metropolitan work Croker insisted Crimmins
being turned oown, and had all the work given to
Daniel F. Mcmahon (Naughton & Coz. Work of
this kind during the last three years has made for
Mcmahon Croker & Co. over 81, 100000 Crimmins
is therefore out so much He has good reasons for
fighting Croker. Crimlnins Is my first choice
Sheehan is my second choice. and he undoubtedly
would go far Crimmins.
New-York Dec. q, 1900.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
New-Yorlx. Dec. "a. 1900.
SARGENT ANOTHER HERCULES
he Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Among the many excellent names which are
proposed as candidates for the Mayoralty there Is
one that viii surely command the confidence OF the
citizens OF New-York. Prominent as a merchant
and head OF great manufacturing establishment
where hne organisation and strict adherence TO
honest principles in trade have secured the neyfta-
BILE result, success; with mature judgment genial
temperament and positive traits OF charact er com
bining the suaviter in modo. fortiter In re 10 a
marked degree know no one better qualifed 10
grapple with Official corruption and cleanse the
city Augsean stable than George II. Sargent j am
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
coLLrs DESERVES BIcYcLIsTs' VOTE.

COILS DESERVES bIC4CLISI0 VOTE.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Incosed find my ballot, which hope will
aid General c. H T. Coils in securing the nonnina-
ton for Mayor of this great city and do not see
why he should not have many more admirers Mr..
Coils deserves TO get the entire bicycle vote for
the elegant roads he has made for them in New
York City. The sewerage system of to-day is per-
feet. for which thank our ex-Commissioner
OF Public Works Furthermore, ! feel confident in
saying that if the many readers OF The New-York
Tribune would stop to consider the administration
of this trustworthy gentleman we would soon
the name of c. II. T. Coils head the list for the
nomination OF Mayor OF New-York City,
New-Yorl Dec "a 1900.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
0DELL 10 MEET LEADERs ro-n

ooveinor-elect oden is expected AT tba ne,
lao.sa ,hs afternoon. where he win have
conference with State Chairman George X, %N. -
ano senator Platt with reference 10 the INN
ber of of ie Ibe IIegsauge 1t is expected thar
Eanc to-day TO Mr. Cdell u,bs hs d.s VII be on
ths week with his message to the s besn busy
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
sEvENTY-FIvE VOTES FOR HoPPER

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Incosed please find seventy-hve votes for
Isaac A. Hopper first choice. and NJ. Barnett,
ond. These votes We're given by some friends
of mine 10 send in for them. They say that
like Isaac Hopper would make a sp endid candi-
date, he is a clean business man. being presi-
dent of two banks. 9. J. HUTCHINSON
New-York Dec q. 1900
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
FOR NEW WARD on RANDaLUs Is1avn

Al meeting OF the Health Board vestersan
resoluuon providing for new ward on Randalrs
isaha TO be used solely fer children afiicted with
kins S, Sious diseases, was approved and Drs len
ine 10 CONFER with Commissioners Keller Concern
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
KIDNAPPED MILLER BOY FOUND
WITH HIS MOTHER SIX MILES FROM IND
,IANAPOLIS-SHE WILL BRING
SUIT TO RECOVER HIM.

Indianapolis, Dec. 27.-Sidney Miller, the
seven-year- old son of Samuel D. Miller. and
grandson of former United States Attorney Ger
mother last evening, was recovered early to-
day by his father. Mrs. Miller and the child
were found at Lawrence. six miles east of the
city asleep in the home Of man named Mar
shall, where they had obtained lodging for the
night. The police reached the place at daylight.
Mrs Miller gave up the child and was not placed
under arrest
The finding of Mrs. Miller and the child was
the elimination Of one OF the longest chases in
the history rof the Police Department When
the Chief was informed of the case measures
were at once taken to find the hackman who
drove Mrs. Miller, the boy and his governess
been taken TO visit his mother. The driver was
discovered 1hnally at his home. He denied any
knowledge of Mrs. Miller's intentions, and ex-
planned fully where he had taken the party He
said that when the governess jumped from the
carriage Mrs. Miller ordered him to drive to
catch the Union City accommodation train,
which left this city at 4:5O o'clock.
He did not reach Brigh.. )od in time for the
train, and, forming new plans, Mrs Miller hired
another outfit and was taken to Lawrence. The
cabman, whose name is Senour, left her in
to take her to Lawrence. Senour said he did
not suspect for moment that the child was
being kidnapped. After hearing Senour's story
the police started on the right track and had
little difficulty in finding the mother and child.
Later Mrs. Miller left Lawrence on an east
bound train, presumably for New-York. Be
fore starting she declared that she would bring
suit for the possession of the boy. 20
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28

WOULD MAKE BUSINESS MAYOR.
To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: I am glad to see in the list on Sunday that
somebody had sent in the name Of Vernon c, Brown
He is man of sterling worth and fine capabilities.
What we want is a business Mayor-no more law
yer Mayors. like Van wyck and A. Oakley Hall
Men like Strong, Abram Hewitt, Daniel Tiemann,
Martin Kalbheisch are what we want in a Mayor.
Mr.. Brown has all the qualifications and business
experience and is a moneyed man-and Money
makes the Mayor CO." Bird Color may be good, but
Brown Mayor would be Mayor OF another color.
New-YorlS, Dec Is, 1900
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28

*CnGer Miscellaneous grouped
residents like David Hn Mr. Lexow ard Warner
ddaes, like Richard Crc
and others and votes for who have received less
than five in all.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
WoLC0TT LEAVES HARVARD $4,000.
WILL OF THE EX-GOVERNOR MAKES SEVER AL
OTHER PUBLIC REQUESTS.

Boston. Dec. 27.-By the will of former Gov.
ernor Wolcott. which was filed this afternoon
az the Suffolk Probate Court. it is learned that
Harvard College is 20 receive $4,000. There
are several other public bequests also. as fol-
lows: Massachusetts General Hospital. $4,000;
Boston Museum OF Fine Arts. $4,000: Hampton
Normal and Agricultural Institute. 81, l,O0O; Tus-
kegee Normal and Industrial Institute 81 900;
trustees OF the WoIcott Library OF Litchheld
Conn., S1so00: trustees OF the Public Library of
Milton. $1,000.
The will which is dated March g. 1900. ap-
points Francis c. Welch. Philip Dexter and
Roger Woloott. the Oldest son OF the dead Gov
erncrs trustees.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28

The report of Mrs. Millers attempt to. get pos.
session of her little in Indiana was interesting
to friends Of Mrs. Miller at the Rutland. at
Broadway and Fifty-seventh-st.. where she has
apartments 1t was said at the apartment house
last evening that word had been received from
her since she left her rooms in the house Oh
Thursday morning of last week She did not give
any instruction regarding the forwarding Of her
mail She merely said she going out of town
Mrs Miller has been interested in several chari-
ties in this city.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28

glad to cast my ballot for him, and shall ASK my
friends to follow suit W. NJ ST. JOhN-
New-York, Dec. 26 1900
New-York tribune., 1900-12-28
MAYORlLTT CAMPAIGN, Tribune Office, Nsw-Yurk.

nominations 10
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27
GROVE WAS IN OMAHA.
Man Suspected OF the cudahy Abduc-
tion seen In city al Time.

Omaha, Nsb., December 2o.-It is now
known that Pat Grove, was seen In
South Omaha scarcely twenty hours be-
fore the abduction OF Eddie Cudahy. On
Monday night December II, well known
oitizsn OF South Omaha conversed with
MIN for nearly an hour. just before they
parted Grove was questioned concerning
his future plans and iaughingiy replied;
"On, / have something big on; you'll
hear from me soon."
At the time this was viewed as an Idle
boast. Il is stated that until shortly be-
fore the Cudshy abduction. Grove was
engaged in the dairy business with his
brother In law ct Albright, Just below
south Omaha. Mrs. Grove had admitted
to reporter that her husband was In
South Omaha ON the Saturday preceding
the abduction. Diligent search Is now
being made around Albright for buggy
answering the description Of the vehicle
used py the abductors.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27
WASN'T IN TOWN.
Experience eofProvidence Reporters In
interviewing Ex-speaker Reed.

Providence, December a6.-Hon. Thos.
B. Reed was in this city this afternoon
not on business but because be missed a
train. He had come from Boston. He
sat in Senator Aidrioh's Office in the
building occupied by the Union Railroad
company, and told q reporter that he was
not 'in town." and SO could not be In
terviewsd and that though he liked re-
norters personally his custom was never
TO divulge his plans to them. but his
main point was that he was not in town.
IL he was not "in town" the fact remains
that the citizens saw some heavy appari-
tion, very life.like and answering to the
name of the Hon. Thomas B. Reed ex'
Speaker OF the House of Representatives,
leaving this city tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27

whole are gradually getting together on
the basis of unitary government with
restricted suffrage.
The convention leaders row hope to
have this work completed by January 10,
so that the results may be submitted to
the United States Congress February l.
The sectional discussions have boen bit
ter and prolonged and therefore there
will bless debate IN the open sessions, the
har1 fights having been made in the sec
ret sub-ssssions in order to save public
WranRlinR
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27
CONTRACT WITH TURKEY SIGNED

Philadelphia, Denember 20. Charles ID.
Cramp, when seen today, said:
"We have received cablegram from
Gen. Williams informing us of the sign
ing OF the contract with the Turkish
minister OF marine for the construction
of a first class cruiser. The provisions
OF the contract We do Lot know, nor
can l say just when work on the cruis-
or will begin, or when 1t Is to be COM
pleted. Gen. Williams is now on his
way home and he is expected to arrive
here in about 10 days. We Will then
be better able to know more about the
contract
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27
Ex TRADITION REFUSED.

Austin, lex, December 70. .-Gov. Say
ers made application to Gov. Roosevelt
OF New York few days ago for she ex-
tradition OF John ID. Rockefeller, and
others, mem bers OF the Standard Oil
company, TO answer to the charge of vio-
Iation OF the Texas antitrust law, pend
ing against them In the district court
OF McLennan county.
Gov. Roosevelt. in letter received
today, declines to grant the application.
He says he would be pleased to grant
the application II it were shown conclu-
sivaly that the alleged fugitives from
justice were in Texas at tue time OF the
alleged commission of the crime.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27
TO GO ON NEW YORK LINE.
GOV. Dingisy To he Transferred Tenn
porariIy.

Boston, December 26.-Steamer Gov
ernor Diagley, Captain Thompson,
which sailed from here this evening for
Portland, will be Withdrawn from this
route temporarily and will be placed in
tho service between Portland and New
York to fill out the schedule of the
steamer Manhattan, which met with
some machinery arrangement at New
York Tuesday.
The steamer fremont will take the
Governor Dingley's place on the run to
this port. The officers of the Dingley
will bo transferred to the fremont while
the Dingley will be in charge of the cap
tain and officers of the steamer Manhat.
tan.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27
THE WEATHER.

Boston, December 20 Forecast: Fair
weather Thursday and Friday; light to
fresh westerly winds.
Washington, December 20 Forecast
for Thursday and Friday for New Eng
land: Fair Thursday and Friday; fresh
west to northwest winds.
Portland, Dec. 20. 1900. The local
weather bureau records the following;
sa. m.-Baromete 80 TAI; thermome-
ter, 81 8; dew point, 20 reI. humidity, 0e,
direction of tine wind, SW; velocity OF
the wind, s; state Of weather, cloudy.
d. m.-Barometer 90 $40; thermome-
ter, 80; dew point. ~; rel. humidity, ~;
direction of the wind, W; velocity OF
the wind, s; state Of weather. clsar
Maximum temperature. 81; minimum
temperature, 90; mean temperature, 23i
maximum wind velocity, II SH; precipi.
8tion-24 hours,
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27
NEW Way NO sTop FIaHTINe.

Charleston, SC, December 26.-Magis-
trate Strohreker Of Red Top. notorious
negro settlement, gave orders today that
all negroes living there would have to
marry.
Since notice was given several days
ago that such orders would be issued by
the magistrates, 1t is said 20 couple have
been married.
Magistrate Strohreker maintains that
a man viii fight quicker for his para
mour than fer his wife, and to stop the
run of crime in that locality has directed
the negroes TO bscome legally man and
wife,
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27

SIN better that we should be defeated In
righteous undertaking than that We
should join hands with those who are ig-
noring the inalienable rights Of man."
John W. Kern OK Indiana spoke TO the
tosst "The Rank and Fils."
MIR. bryan viii leave tomorrow for
tour in Kansas and Texas. combined with
which will be hunting trip Of the Gulf
of Mexico near Galveston. He will re-
turn in time to speak at Omaha, January
2, and Chicago January s.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27
wEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agriculture. department. weather
bureau for yesterday, Dec. 20, taken at
p. M, meridian time, the observation for
this section being given in this order;
Temperature. direction of wind. state Of
weather:
Boston. 80, W. clear; New York, S2
W, clear; Philadelphia, ~. NV: clear
"a, NV. elsar; Buffalo, 30, w.
o. cldy; Detroit, 20, W, clny; Chicago,
", SW, sclsar; ST Paul. %, $, snow |;
Huron, Dak., 70. NV, clear; Bismarck,
:, N, clear; Jacksonville, "a, Sc, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27
FOR MURpENous AssAULr.

Oakland, December 26 Herman Biloxi
ford Is under arrest and being tried for
murderous assault upon Harry Coohrane
of this town on Christmas day. Bickford
struck Cochrane several time with an
iron shovelsand the lat.ers WOUNDS are
serious The hearing before Trial Justice
BRYANT WAS adjourned until tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-27
CUBAN CONVENTION.

Havana, December s6.-The various
sections into which the Cuban conslitu-
tionaI convention was divided some
weeks ago for the purpose Of preDaring
and submitting draft constitutions for
the consideration Of the convention as a