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New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
SUES TO RECOVER HIS FORTUNE.
A CONTRACTOR ALLEGES THAT HIS PROPERTY
WENT INTO THE HANDS OF OTHERS
WHILE HE WAS INSANE.

Christian Blinn once wealthy builder and con-
tractor in Harlem. in a suit now on trial before
Justice Truax and a jury in the Supreme Court
seeks to recover from Julia Schwarz and several
other defendants $4,000 which he alleges has been
collected In the shape rent and to have cancelled
deeds to property held by Mrs. Schwarz
Rlnn alleges that between 1882 and 1880. while ne
was I'm a sanatorium suffering from mental affiic-
ton his property taken by other persons. and
that he has been left in state OF comparative
poverty Mrs. Schwarz says that the property was
properly transferred to her before Blinn became
insane for an adequate consideration
Blinn told his story yesterday He said that he
was worth nearly 100000 in property in 1892 and
was making money builder and contractor in
Harlem In May. 1885, on being released from q
private sanatorium he found that he had no
money and began to search for his property To
his establishment he had found that Ii owned
nv a number of persons. including his mother and
Mrs Schwarz His mother resigned her claim on
the property held by her Mrs. Schwarz. however.
had told him that she had given him $4,000 for
the property held by her. He denied any recollec-
ton of having executed the deed.
Mrs. Margaret Blinn. the wife OF the plaintiff.
swore that she had induced her husband to sign
the deeds conveying the property to Mrs. Schwarz.
as they needed the money at the time, and Mr..
Blinn I'll. DR.. r. G. +. Comics, the proprietor
of the sanatorium, testified that Blinn was duly
Allan McLane Hamilton testified that Bnn was
Blinn brought his action against Mrs Schwarz as
a test Should he prove successful he will In
in possession Of other property. The case is
still
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
TWENTIETH CENTURY MEETING.
THE UN1vERsALIsT CLUB GIVES A DINNER AND
RECEPTION.

The opening OF the century was celebrated
by the Universalist Club last night at the Hotei
St Denis with a twentieth century meeting. IL
took the form of a dinner and a meeting. at which
several addresses were made Prior to the dinner
a reception was held. The dinner was served at
$50 o'clock. Covers laid for no persons
Souvenirs for the were handsomely IL
Illuminated and curiously shaped bonbon boxes and
for the copies of the New Century Year
Book"
The meeting which followed the dinner was pre-
sided by the president. E. H. Cole, who in
Introductory address spoke Of the early history
of the Universalist Church. The subject for the
evening Our Twentieth Century Expecta-
toas' and the chief speakers the Rev. DIR.
G. Ellwood Nash. president of Lombard College.
Galesburg Ill, and DIR. Truman ]. Backus, presi-
dent OF Packer Collegiate Institute Brooklyn. DR..
Nash spoke on Some Laudable Ambitions of the
Universalist Church. and DR. Backus on THE
Outlook for Educational. Industrial and Scientific
Progress" The club had its guests the trustees
OF the Cntversast General Convention, of which
Dr. Nash is a member; the Rev Dr. Henry w
Rugg, chairman OF Providence: the Rev. DR.. G. L.
Demarest. secretary, Of Manchester. n. H.; the
Rev. DR.. +. c. Sweetser. of Philadelphia: the Rev
Or. j. Coleman Adams OF Brooklyn; Harry M
Fowler. OF Cleveland; Frederick A Winkleman OF
Chlcago; the Rev DR.. Almon Gunnison Of Canton
n Y; the Rev. DR. George L. Perrin of Boston.
eugene F. Endicott OF Boston: John b. Watkins
or Brooklyn, and Charles L. Hutchinson and
Charles H. stevens, of Chicago
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
BALDWIN AND PHILBIN CONFER.

William H. Baldwin. jr. chairman of the Com
mitee Of Fifteen. said yesterday that the sub-com-
mittees were busy with the tasks conffded TO them
and might have something to give out for publi-
cation tomorrow. Mr.. Baldwin in the afternoon
called on District Attorney Philbn at his office,
and had long conference with him. The District
Attorney asked as TO the nature of the con-
ference. and replied that II was merely in refer
ence to general plan of action TO be pursued in
connection with the vice matters now before the
public, He added that he had received no evidence
from the Committee OF Fifteen yet, but that he
had received from the Committee of Five,
upon which Assistant District Attorney Schurman
at work. sitting II and getting 1t into
shape to present the Grand Jury. He declined
TO say what this evidence was, or to speak as to
its nature.
After the conference Mr.: Baldwin said he would
admit that he had been discussing vice affairs,
but he could not disclose what he said.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
GREAT RAILROAD PROSPER Z
STATE COMMISSIONERS REPORT ON THE
CONDITIONS LAST YEAR

Albany Jan. 1.-THE State Railroad Commission
in their annual report show an exceedingly
prosperous condition for the railroads operating in
this State The steam surface roads earned In the
s27O60 056 1900 than in 1899. and their
net earnings s1O,2i2 41O than in 1899. The
companies paid in taxes $3.50, ,627 7z than in
1899 In interest s53s $50 O2 and in dividends
81 POS SOS II Their capital stock increased
s22 IA 400 that of 1s99 their funded debt in
creased 1854. .49S 80 that for 1899. The per-
centage of dividends to capital stock 252.
compared with 2.a3 in 1899. The average freight
average freight expenses 4 ton mile decreased
.007 cent. The total number OF accidents on the
lines of steam surface railroads GIL killed and
1874 injured increase from 1899 of 80 killed and
IS injured. The number Of passengers carried was
T3 S45. ia and passenger killed for every
go 764 carried The physical conditions OF all the
steam roads in the State have been greatly bet
tered
The percentage or dividends to capital stock Of
street surface railroad companies for the year ended
June 80. 1896. 377: in 1899 II 46I. The num-
Der OF passengers carried on all the surface
railroads of the State. including the few remaining
horse railroads and the elevated roads In Brookyn
1901 .s7iO9 increase over 1899 OF 122 6S 6sS.
The number carried in the borOughs OF The Bronx
and Manhattan. New-fork City, including trans
fers" J6i14iO99. an increase over 1899 OF 5I.-
SO 2S3 The number carried in the Borough OF
brooklyn Including transfers and including those
carried by the elevated railroads in Brooklyn. was
total number of passengers carried by the Man
haitian Railway was Isl l64 10. an increase OF 1885,
operating statistics the Brooklyn elevated rail-
roads are INCLUDED in the report to this Board
Fifteen passengers were injured and four en-
las people killed and $50 injured the street
The number of tons of freight carried on the
street surface railroads Of the State during the
year ended June 30. 1900 53.343. The average
surface railroads Of the State including the ele-
waited railroads in Brooklyn. was 2S.075 and the
was SIG, ,96s, ,9O7 %.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
NEW OCEAN TO OCEAN SCHEME.
GRAND TRUNK AND WISCONSIN CENTRAL. PRO
POSE ROUTE FROM. PORTLAND. ME-.
TO VANCOUVER.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE Record" will tomorrow
say that another ocean to ocean railroad scheme
is reported to be taking form II involves two Chi
cago lines. the Grand Trunk and the Wisconsin
Central. and provides for the Grand Trunks
sumption of control of the Wisconsin Central.
This is the route In mind: Portland Me-. to Chi
cago. Grand Trunk; Chicago to Ashland. Wis.
Wisconsin Central; Ashland to Duluth, Northern
Pacific, a line; Duluth to Winnipeg, line
proposed by syndicate headed by William Nc
Kenze. and Winnipeg to Vancouver line projected
by James Dunsmur. The Grand Trunk is said to
have long desired to push into Manitoba in order
to offer competition to its powerful rival, the
Canadian Pacific Negotiations for the control of
the Wisconsin Central. 1t is asserted. have been
carried on for more than three months. The Wis
consin Central now has entrance into Duluth
from Ashland, its northern terminus the
Northern Pacific If the transcontinental scheme
shall be carried out, a line, eighty miles in
length, will have to be built, to connect Ashland
with Duluth
There strong Indications that the Northern
Pacific, the Great Northern and the Canadian Pa
cihc lines have anticipated tranScOntnental
movement on the part Of the Grand Trunk, Nc
kenzte and Dunsmuir. 1t is said that the Lake
Superior Manitoba Company which filed articles
OF incorporation a short time ago. designed to
keep the Mckenzie Duluth Winnipeg project from
being carried out.
The anada-Atlantic Company is said to be the
power behind the Lake Superior and Manitoba.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15

The Lackawanna Railroad has opened, under the
direct supervision of It's dining department
restaurant and luncheon counter in the Hoboken
terminal For more than four months carpenters
plumbers electric light men. painters and dec
orators have been at work upon these rooms, which
now compare favorably with the best restaurant
plants In the city of New-York. In addition the
restaurant large luncheon counter will be main
tained in the Hoboken terminal for the accommoda-
ton of those who desire quicker service and less
elaborate meals 1t is the aim of the management
provide the best possible meals at the most
sonabe rates, and prices have been fixed in accord
ance with this idea.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
LOW VITALITY,

weakness, and lingering cough, which
nearly always results from the Grippe, IS
helped by SCOTS EMULSION of
Cod Liver Oil. 1t is the natural rem
edy for those conditions. 1t will heal
the inflammation of the bronchial tubes,
give strength and vitality to the suffer
ers, and restore them to their usual
health.
Send for trial bottle free.
SCOTT BOVINE. 400 Pearl street, New YORK.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
POLICE NOT ALL ASLEEP.

.t5Fy CAN FIND AN .'UNPRoTECTED' BILLIARD
ROOM WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTY
r-na ro,,oe who couldn't see protected" pool
room with a magnifying glass; are showing great
diligence IN arresting proprietors of unprotected
billiard rooms whenever the opportunity occurs
Mesham Meisto. Of No 42i West seventeenth-sI'
the proprietor OF billiard room at No l6S Eighth-
ave and Patrick A Finch, OF No. 3l3 West six
teenth-st proprietor OF billiard room at No ~
Fcighth-aye were arraigned before Magistrate
Flammer in Jefferson Market Court yesterohS
morning charged with violating the Sunday law,
o,s ,,ara sned go each The arrests were made by
Detective Keogh. OF the West Twenheth-st. sta,
ZION Who also made a raid billiard room az
No 2sI Fighth-ave. Sunday night a week ago ahd
arrested the proprietor and thirty-seven Doys VINO
vVere nls wing pool or billiards at the time.
IAPTIsTs CALL FOR MODEL TENEMENTS.
The Baptist ministers at their meeting yester-
day approved petition to the Legislature for the
passage Of a law directing the city TO purchase
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
BURRICANE SWEEPS OVER MAURIT1Us.

Port Louis Island of Mauritius. Jan. IA hurri-
cane swept this island on January r. and dur
ing the storm a number of vessels were driven
ashore Among these the French steamer
Iraouaddy (from Marseilles December 10 for Mauri-
tius) which had hole stove in her bottom, and
the British steamer Muttra from Calcutta Novem-
her 90 for Colombo and Maurtius). The Others
were smaller craft. The damage inland was not
Sarfol
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
STATE HOSPITALS NEW MANAGER.

Albany Jan. 14.-Governor Odell sent to the Sen
ate tonight the nomination OF G. l.. Thompson.
manager OF the Long Island State Hospital In
place of Mary E. Jones, term expired
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
MARINE SOCIETY ELECTION.
THE ANT, ,DELEHANTY CANDIDATE FOR PREsI-
DENT DEFEATED.

The election of the Marine Society yesterday af-
ternoon in the Produce Exchange Building resulted
in an overwhelming defeat for the anti-Delehanty
candidate Captain William G. Shackford. He re-
ceived only q out of the 81 votes cast. Captain A.
J. Newbury the so-called Delehanty candidate
for president was elected. The other names on the
ticket against which there was no opposition, re-
ceiyed the full strength of the ballot and were
elected These Captain A. Scribner, first
vice-president: Captain Benjamin F. Marsh, sec
treasurer; Captain Thomas M. Nichols, secretary.
and William Allen Butler, counsel The meeting
was the 1Sist annual meeting of the society, which
received Its charter from George III in ITO.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
wMEx1cAN COAL ROAD TO BE SOLD.

Santa Fe n. NJ. Jan. IA (SpeciaD.-Judge McPe
signed to-day an order of sale for property OF the
Cerrillos Coal Railroad Company, to satisfy
mortgage of sS02, 1853 64, held by Walter Z. Hodge.
The decree orders that no bid under 50000 should
be considered The company owns small branch
railroad of the Atchson. Topeka and Santa Fe
and coal mines In this county.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
THE FIVE BROOD i SILENCE.
PRESIDENT MURPHY JocULARLf LETS FALL
SIGNIFICANT REMARK.

The Tammany Committee OF Five held It's resu-
lar weekly meeting at No. 100 Bowery yesterday
afternoon President Lewis Nixon OF the East
River Bridge Commission. presioeo- Inc o'hef
ho-s ,,resant were Charities Commissioner
Jobn w keller Commissioner Michael C. MURPHY
OF the Health Board; George c. Clausen' presioent
OF the Park Board, and M. Warley PiatzeK. Al
though Il anticipated In some quarters 'nal q
sg,eb.heII,, Was likely to explode at the meet
ing President Nixon said that there was not a
thing 10 be given out. In answer to oirect Ques-
tion. he said:
The committee is doing ali it can. but would
like It TO do better. i really don ieei sa'iS"eO
far.
Mr. Murphy made the only signifeant reinarx; r
Being asked If the committee hao aolourhe1 S
That is ali he would say. The next meeting VIII
be held on Monday.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
IaDy O,HAGAN ELECTED CHAIRMAN.

,o nresde over the Burnley School Board, a
Progressive by a majority Of one, against the
church party A Socialist gave the deciding vote.
Sbs sumediately took the chair, though lively
legal controversy has been going on as TO whether
a woman is eligible.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
SEVENTH REGIMENT RIFLE SHOOTING

Ihe opening nights shoot in the matches of the
Hh regiment Rife Club for the Colonel Emmons
Clark and Edward Kemp trophies occurred last
night at the regiments armory. These are the
two principal matches of the year OF the club
Company d opened the contest. The individual
score or the members of Company D for the Ed
ward Kemp Trophy was
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
WEST AFRICAN REBELS ROUTED.
SUCCESS OF BRITISH PUNITIVE EXPEDITION

Bathurst Gambia, West Africa, Jan. 1.-THE
British punitive expedition arrived at Dumbutu on
January IL and completely surprised and routed
the rebels The troops captured the town after an
hours fighting Sixty rebels were killed, sixty were
wounded and two hundred were captured SIX i'm
portant chiefs will be brought TO bathurst, ne
More fghting is expected.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15

Calais Me. Jan. 1.-THE Shore Line Railway.
which runs from st. john n. B.. to ST. Stephen.
distance of eighty-two and one-half miles. is to be
sold under foreclosure proceedings at St Stephen
on Monday January 2S. 1t is understood that Rus
sell Sage. of New-York. and those associated with
him In its past management will bid in the prop
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
TERMS OF JERSEY CENTRAL PURCHASE.
HOLDERS OF MORE THAN MAJORITY OF STOCK
SOLD IT FOR s1eo A SHARE.

SOLD IT FOR s1eo a SHARE
The terms which control of the Central Rail-
road of New-Jersey has been purchased for the
Reading by ]. P. Morgan & Co. were announced
yesterday by President Maxwell of the Central
Railroad of New-Jersey. who issued the following
notice to stockholders:
The holders of than majority of the stock
of the company have sold through George F. Baker
to ]. p Morgan & Co. controlling interest in the
company the price of S160 share, deliverable
and payable at the purchasers option within four
months OF January 4, 1901 with interest from that
date at per cent per annum the dividends mean
while accrung to the purchasers The sellers desire
TO give opportunity to all owners of stock to par
ticipate in this sale equal terms. and the priv
ilege is accordingly extended to you to contribute
one-half of your holdings.
President Maxwell says in explanation of the
offer to purchase from stockholders only one-half
of their Jersey Central holdings s160 that the
have already secured a majority of
the stock and do not need any more.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
LEH1GH VALLEY MEETING TO-DAY.

At the annual meeting of the Lehigh Valley Rail-
road Company to be held to-day in Philadelphia
II is understood several new directors represent
ing the Morgan interests, which control the
pany will be elected TO the Board. Ii is also said
that the Iehigh Valley will soon be operated by
the Eries and that part of its traffic will
the Erie terminal In Jersey City
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
CLOSELY WATCHING THE CARLISTS.

Madrid Jan I4-The police have ransacked the
residence of the Marquis of Berralbo. a represent
attve of Don Carlos but have failed to secure the
documents they were seeking.
rs;aa aufhorities are closely watching the move
x,an,s of fhe Carsts who believed to be hatch
ing an important scheme.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
THE PRESIDENT STILL IMPROVING.

Washington Jan. 14-President Mckinley con-
tinues to improve although it is not expected that
he will be in his office see any one this week
He is transactine little business, but IL is con-
fined to urgent pardon cases and signing bills.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
EXPLOSION KILLS TEN PERSONS

London Jan. 14-Ten persons were killed and
many were injured the result OF explosion in
a hat factory at Denton, near Manchester, to-day.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
FAILURE OF TIMBER MERCHANTS.

I5yerpooI, JAN 14-Pierce, Watts & Co., timber
merchants one of the oldest firms in the business
have been declared bankrupt. Their liabilities
are estimated at $4,000 and their assets at 10000
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
nANCBEsTER's PLEA OF "INFANCY."
THE DUKES BANKRUPTCY CASE AGAIN BEFORE
THE COURTS.

London. Jan. 1.-THE bankruptcy Of the Duke OF
Manchester was again aired this morning in the
courts An appeal was lodged against the plea of
infancy in respect to claim of fsS9 for jewelry.
The appellants submitted that in view OF the
Dukes position Jewelry was necessary, even
though an infant The hearing adjourned to
see IL the Duke his return from America de-
sres maintain the plea of infancy
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15

oiock on the East Side and erect model tenement
houses on it, The petition presented by Alex
ander Law who described himself as a member of
the Associated Carpenters"
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
TITLED NIHILIsT ARRESTED IN NICE.
PRINCE NAKADcHIDzE ACCUSED OF PLOTTING
AGAINST THE CzAR

Nice, Jan. 1.-THE police have arrested Prince
Victor Nakadchdze, Russian on the charge of
plotting to take life of the Czar the atters
supposed approaching visit here. Prince Nakad-
chdze who is a Nlhilist, was condemned to death
In Russia as accompllce in the conspiracy of
1856 against the life of the late Car Alexander ILL.,
He was also convicted in Paris of being Illegally
In the possession of explosive machines.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15
GROUND BROKEN FOR NEW CUSTOM HOUSE

Ground broken yesterday for the foundation
of the new Custom House, at the junction of
broadway and Wthitehall-st opposite Bowling
Green.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-15

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The individual scores of the members of Com
pany u for the Colonel Emmons Clark Trophy
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-09-19
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas, it has pleased the AL,
mighty God In his infnite wisdom
to call from our midst our beloved
brother, Robert HIndson; and
whereas, there is a vacancy in
one OF our homes that cannot be
filled; be it
Resolved, That we, the members
of Local Union, No, 287, U. Nj. OF
W. have lost IA most worthy mem,
Der, the church an active mem Der,
the community noble citizen and
his family kind and loving hus.
band and father, be it further re
solved that copy OF these resolu>
tions be spread upon the records OF
this Local and copy sent to the
family of our deceased brother. and
that we extend our heartfelt sym>
pathy to the family, and that a
copy be sent to the Sequachee Val,
ley News and copy to the Knox
vile Independent, and copy to
the United Mine Workers Journal.
M. L. Hicks,
&. W. JoRDEN,
w. l.. SANDERS,
Committee.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-09-19
Mhitwrll department.
GEO. w. LEWIS, Agent.

W. F, Shelton, Of Sulphur
Spring, was in the City Saturday.
Rev. E H. Cassidy, P. E. passed
up the road Friday ell route to
Dunlap,
B, Baker went to Chattanooga
last Saturday to meet his sister,
Mrs. Waddell.
Miss Ella Bryant is confined
with tever but is somewhat better
at this writing.
Rev John NJ Gerren and T. p.
Duff went to Sequachee last Satur-
day to Quarterly meeting.
Rev, J F. Hash has been hold
ing successful meeting at Mt.
Olivet that lasted seven or eight
days.
Rev. Mr., Ewton, OF Dunlap was
in the CITY last week selling books
and preached at the Baptist church
Tuesday night,
The repleviu suit about a COW
that has given so much trouble
in the Justice court came up Sal
urday before Esqs Brown and
Pickett but they have not yet givr
en- their decision,
Mrs. Harriet j. Glrdley, OF
Whiteside, who has been visiting
her son, John, and other relatives
for the last six weeks returned tc
her home last Friday.
Rev. j. H. Hash preached last
Sunday at the M. E. Church Soutl
at II a. m. and at 7;15 and will
continue every evening through
the week until next Sunday.
Vice President j. F. Bowdel
and Rev, ice Massey, after an alb
sence of several weeks at Knox
Vile and other points in interes
OF the United Mine Workers o
America, returned home last Fri
day.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-09-19
SHlRLEYTON.
Special to the News.

l have been hearing that Sambo was
dead. So | thought | would write and
let you know SambO is little bit dis
figured but still in the ring. So just
take off your badge of mourning for
poor old Sambo and call and see me.
Sorghum making is the order of the
day.
The farmers are getting very anxious
for it to quit raining so they can save
some fodder
b. f. Condra made business trip to
South Pittsburg Saturday.
We have several cases Of chills and
fever in our community,
Mrs. f. M. Shirley visited her daugh.
ter, Mrs. j. A. Morley Sunday.
Last Sunday, Sept. Is, 1901, just be-
fore hard rain, P. r. Hachworth and
l. Il. Ashburn left Red Hill and were
last seen going towards the river. We
understand that they were billed for
Sulphur Spring. We would be glad to
know through the columns of the News
if they have reached their destination
yet.
II you want to see John Station
smile just ask him where he won't Sat-
nrday night.
Miss Carrie Griffith was visiting Miss
Amanda Ashburn Saturday night and
Sunday.
Mr.. J. &. Station was calling on his
best girl Sunday evening,
Miss Electa Andes went to Oak
Grove Saturday.
w. A. Griffith went to Whitwell Mon
day.
Arthur Station went to Whitwell and
purchased pair of shoes and made q
big mistake, He wanted pair of lad
les shoes, number 5, and brought back
with him pair OF No. mems shoes.
Corn is damaging very badly by the
weather.
Tompson Andes went to Whitwel
Monday.
John Station is going to work on tbs
road this week of which he is overseer
l hope Cold Waves fee hasn't turned
up missing any more and that the ole
lady is better.
SAMBO.