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New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
DR.. pEARsoNs AND SERVANT GIRLS.

Chicago, Jan. (speciaD.-A solution of the
want girl problem is among the early thoughts
which DR.. d. X Pearsons. the phianthropist. has
launched upon the twentieth century. He has de-
termined that the existing shortage I'm the
modify essential the kitchen must be met
and overcome DR.. Pearsons's hope for the kitchens
of the western world-and in the western world
only is he interested-es in the mountains of Ken
tUcky.
The white women of these mountains. declares
DR.. Pearsons. must oS necessity become the source
of supply for the servant girl market. Firmly con-
WINGED that the young women Of the Kentucky
wilds have future. he is considering the advisa-
bility of establishing a new department. for Berea
College, the function of which shall be teacn
girls TO cook. make beds in which civilized people
are sleep. and In short, 10 do all that has
TO be done in the keeping OF a household
DR.. Pearsons. who has avowed his intention Of
giving away his entire fortune during his lifetime
has given Berea College 100000. and has distributed
colleges.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
NEW-IERSEY NEWS.
SENATE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
SENATOR PITNEY FOR PRESIDENT. w. E.
EDGE FOR SECRETARY.

Trenton. Jan. (SpecaD.-The Republican mem
bers of the Senate spent two hours in caucus at
the Republican Club tonight agreeing upon the
organization or the Upper House for the session
which opens next Tuesday. Senator Pitney called
the caucus TO order and Senator Reed presided
Wood Mckee was secretary Senator Mahlon Pit
ney, of Morris County. selected as the next
president without opposition.
The contest for the secretaryship between WaIter
b: Edge, of Atlantic County, and GeorSe a. Frey
of Camden County resulted in the choice OF Mr
Edge by vote of to T. Senator Reed, of Somer-
set County. ch Jsen leader of the majority
the floor
The other officers agreed upon We're as follows:
For assistant secretary, ]. Frank LlndSley, OF
Morris County journal clerk, Palmer III: Charlock.
Of Union County; assistant journal clerk. William
II. Fischer OF Ocean County; calendar clerk, Rob
ert E. Bustard of Pasasic County; sergeant-at-
arms. John T. Garwood of Salem County; assistant
sergeant-at-arms Arthur Bede, of Camden Coun-
ty; supervisor of bills. Jesse r. Salmon OF Essex
Shoemaker, Cape May County.
appointed committee TO apportion the minor Of
nces. These will he agreed upon at a conference
next Monday night. Prospective legislation was
only casually discussed at to-night's caucus. The
caucus adopted resolution unanimously indorsing
General William ]. SeweH, of Camden, for re-elec-
ton to the United States Senate. : similar reso-
luton was previously passed by the Republican
majority of the House of Assembly.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
HUDSON COUNTY NEWS NOTES.

Justice OF the Peace Julius Jarecki who eied sud
denly at his home. No. l4O Erie-st Jersey City, on
New Years Day, soon after performing a marriage
ceremony, will be buried tomorrow at Cypress
Hills Cemetery About week age while talking
with a friend Mr.. Jarecki predicted his death and
said he did not think he would live long after fhe
dawn of the twentieth century.
Louise lszoposi. five years old. of No. 2ss WAYNE
St. Jersey City, frghtfully burned on the head
and body yesterday at her home She was playing
Assistant Prosecutor George II. Vickers vesfer.
day took the oath OF office at the Hudson County
Courthouse before County Clerk Stack. Mr. Vick-
ers succeeds Marshall Van Wrinkle who resigned
Detectives Mccormack and RELAY, OF Prosecutor
Erwin's office. made a raid yesterday gambling
machines in West Hoboken. and obtained eight Slot
devices. The machines are worth SlG0 each. They
No. 401 Spring-st.; r. Napivoda, No. 422 Sprng-st
o. KunZ, No. 434 Spring-St. NJ Strobert No IS3
Spring-st. A. Walheib, No 460 Spring-st Charles
Haberman, No as Spring-st.: r. Bonhard No 50i
Sprng-st.. and Theodore Bernhart, No 5Si Sprinr-
st. The machines will be destroyed
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
An ACTIVE NTGHT FOR BURGLARS.

Two more burglaries committed Sunday night
in Flatbusb have become known. This makes four
in ALL and it is reported that there stl others
1t is thought that all the burglaries COM
mitted by one The two additional houses enc
tered are those of ]. NJ. Godinez. No as East
Twelfth-st and of Elijah Packer at No. 4O5 East
Twelfth-st.
Mr.. Godinez had most OF his property stored in
boxes in the cellar. These boxes were broken
open and the contents tossed about. From the
first floor an overcoat. a pair of gloves. a pair OF
spectacles and two long, thin knives were taken.
From Mr.. Packers house were taken two over
coats, a pair OF spectacles, umbrella and other
things. The people in Flatbush say that they are
insufficiently protected.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT TO BE TRIED.

motion granted by Justice Maddox In the
Supreme Court. Brooklyn, yesterday. TO open a
judgment taken by the defendant. Henry E. Kordes.
by default. in the action brought against him by
Miss Blanche Van Horn. of No. 1914 Putnam ave.
TO recover $4,000 damages for alleged breach of
promise. Frederick z. Crane sale that the attorney
for Miss Van Horn. when the called did
not know that the trial was 10 be held then. and
was not present. When the case was dismissed
Miss Van Horn retained Daley. Bell & Crane in or
der have tho case tried
Justice Maddox granted the motion TO open the
Judgment on payment of $40 costs. and condition
that the case would be tried ia February. Miss
Van Horn alleges in fer complaint that between
August / and September 81 1896 Kordes whose
father is a prosperous business man in the Eastern
District promised to marry her. and afterward re-
fused 10 keep his promise.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
NEW-JERSET POLITICAL NOTES.

The announcement by Congressman LoudensIager.
Of the Ist NewJersey District that there is alb
solutely no foundation for the report that he 20
be the Commissioner of Pensions. and that he is
ceDt Il as most precious gift'' ought TO be both
satisfactory and conclusive TO the news spapers and
Loudensager upon he threshold Of the once ana his
resignation as member of Congress already type
complete the whole transaction
AS is usual at this season Of the year, anxious
New-Jersey Democrats fearful that the Repuh-
OF the party These Same colored men learned long
ago that they might well try to extract roast
beef from trap rock as TO expect recognition from
tne beIiocrauc party.
One OF the compliments OF the season received hv
Robert Davis, the Hudson County Democrats
leader. on New Years Day was a monkey Mr.
Davis had the animal carefully carried 20 the Davis
Association clubhouse, with the intention,
said. OF presenting IL expression of sympa-
FRESHMAN CLARK for United Stsfes Senator s,5sr
the adjournment of the perocratic joint caucus OF
the members or the incoming Legislature.
The first political organization in New-Jersey to
open the campaign os 1901 was the Social Demo
cratic party which Oh January l renominated the
a few days ago resigned pastor OF the First Uni
versalist Church, OF Jersey City.
AS The Tribune has from time TO time foreshaH-
owed the outcome OF the caucus OF the Republican
State Senators was the selection OF Walter T.
Edge. Of Atlantic County, TO be Secretary OF the
the caucus centred and there has not been for
weeks anything tangible upon which 20 base the
dexterous management and because OF impendins
complications in South Jersey. be able TO obtain
Of the other Senate officers practically has BEEN
settled for time. and only the meeting OF the
conclusion.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
ADMITS WRITING BLAcKMAILIyG LETTERS

YOUTH WHO TRIED TO GET $4,000 OUT OF PRO
VISION DEALER HELD.
John Hanna, nineteen years old, of No ?G2 Broad
way, Brooklyn. who arrested on Saturday
night or the charge Of sending a letter TO Louis
Stutz. a provision dealer of Broadway and Elery-
ST.. Brooklyn. demanding $4,000 under threat OF
revealing secrets rejecting Stutzs daughter.
Augusta. arraigned in the Manhattan-ave.
court yesterday. He held in $500 bail for trial
Hanna said that the idea of writing the letters
had not been suggested 10 him by any one. but
that IL had occurred 20 him after reading several
passages in the Bible. He denied that he was
working for gang of backmaiers. lie said:
1 heard story that was circulated by Mr.. Stutz's
daughter, and then decided that / would marry
her for $4,000 / wrote letter 70 this effect
Then wrote another letter saying that would
marry her for $4,000, and I got a reply. Mr.
Stutz made an appointment. and kept II. was
then arrested.
Hanna is a cigarette send.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
HONEY RAISED FOR A GOOD CAUSE.

FREED FROM DEBT.
Perth Anboy. Jan. (SreciaD.-The First Pres
byterian Church. of this city. of which the Rev.
DIR. III. G. Mendenhan is pastor. had long contem-
plated erecting new church building. Less than
three months ago ii was announced that If $4,000
could be raised by January the church could be
built. II is proposed to spend about $4,000 the
building. The pastor has nnounced that the last
of the $4,000 was pledged with the close of the
year
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church has been
struggling under debt OF $500 for nearly forty
years. By personal solicitation the pastor. the
Rev. S. 7. jackson. secured the amount, and the
church is free from debt
The pastor of the First Baptist Church. the Rev.
Percy r. Ferris, has been in charge of the church
less than two months, and he has already secured
subscriptions for S1500. covering the full amount
of the church's Indebtedness.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
MEREDITH BROTHERS MAKE Up.
THEY BECOME RECONCILED ON THE
LAST DAY OF THE CENTURY.

The Rev. DIR. Robert r. Meredith. pastor Of the
Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church. and the
Rev. Richard Meredith. brothers. both well known
in Brooklyn VITO fell out over the pastorate of the
Park-ave. branch of the Tompxins Avenue Church
about six months ago met last Monday evening
and became reconciled Richard Meredith as
sistant his brother He resigned from the place.
and said that he had forced to do so. He
then started trip around the world, from
which he has just returned. On the last day OF
the nineteenth century the brothers decided to
clear up their Observation-Disclosures and bury the
past
DR.. Robert r. Meredith is i'll with grip at his
home. No s. McDonough-st He has been con-
fired to his home for week. but VIII be able 10
preach next Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
KILLED ATBRLDGE TERMINUS
AN UNKNOWN MAN GROUND UNDER
THREE CARS

An unknown man was killed al $50 o'clock last
evening al the Brooklyn terminus of the Bridge
He was Of the last Of the passengers TO leave
the last car OF the train in which he had crossed
the Bridge Staggering across the platform from
the left side he fell off the right side of the plat
form directly in front of a train which draw
ing into the station Three of the ira passed
over his body and mangled il horribly. Trafhc was
delayed half an hour before the body could be re-
moved from under the wheels of the car. The man
was dead before the arrival of an ambulance from
the Brooklyn Hospital.
The dead man was about forty,fve years DID, ny, nve
feet and seven inches in height. of light com
plexion. grav hair and mustacne. and wore
blue overcoat, iicht gray shirt and laced SHOES;
William r. Clayton. the motorman. was arrested
and locked up in the Fulton-st. police station
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
THROUGH TRAINS IN TWO WEEKS.
A PLAN WHEREBY PASSENGERS CROSSING THE
BRIDGE ONLY MAY BE SEPARATED
FROM OTHERS.

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company has ar
ranged plan by which passengers who wish merely
the Bridge through trains can be sep
arated from those who wish to go further. The
Manhattan platforms will be divided into two parts
and special ticket boxes will be put up.
The forward will be set apart for the use of
those who wish merely to cross the Bridge. A
special stairway will be built in Brooklyn for these
passengers in descending to the street. This
stairway will he completed in two weeks when
the will begin running.
Trolley cars will not be run across the Brooklyn
Bridge between midnight and o'clock in the morn
ing for nearly two weeks. This inconvenience is
caused by the laying of pavement in the space
between the tracks.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
NAY LOSE THE SIGHT OF AN EYE.

Plainheld. Jan. 2 (SpeciaD.-Mrs Clement B.
Emory % New-Vernon Morris County. was acci-
dentally shot in the head the left eye yester-
day afternoon. by " illIam Connett. colored boy.
eleven years old. with FlObert rifle. II is feared
that she may lose the Of her eye. She and
her husband were driving on West Third-st. near
Liberty-st where the boy playing. He told
a companion that he was going 20 see Il he could
hit the wheels OF the wagon. His shot, however,
went too high. The young shooter arrested,
and was arraigned before City Judge Runyon this
morning. The was adjourned to await the
result OF Mrs. Emory's injuries.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
WOMAN KILLED BY TROLLEY CAR.

NOT IDENTIFIED-THE MoToRsIAN is AR
RESTED.
An unknown instantly killed last
evening at o'clock by trolley car No 5l3 of the
Fifth-ave. line of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit road.
at Twenty-eighth-st- She black skirt, white
wrapper, black stockings and laced shoes, and had
a market basket her arm. She was between
thrtyfive and forty years old of dark complex N
and had black hair. She had crossed the downtown
track. when she was struck by the going in
the opposite direction. Her skull fractured
and her body BADLY bruised. The body re-
moved 20 the Fourth-aye. police sta ton.
Thomas Campbell, thirty years old, the motor
man was locked up a charge of homicide.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
LUCKY NUMBER THIS TINE.

THIRTEEN SHARES OF STOCK. WORTH $1,000.
SELL FOR $4,000
The United Electric Company, which recently alb
sorbed the Peoples Electric Light and Power Com
pany Of Newark. found several small stockholders
Of the latter company who refused TO give up their
stock on the terms accepted by the other stock
holders and demanded high figures The United
Electric Company has been unable to issue real
estate bonds in consequence.
All the stock has been acquired. the last
purchase being thirteen shares of stock worth
$500 for $4,000 The stock held bv William
Farchild. real estate dealer. The slSOO0,O0O of
the companyS bonds. which collateral trust
bonds. will be called in and replaced by real estate
bonds. The Peoples company will go out Of exist
ence, and the United Electric Company will own
the electric lighting plants in Essex. Union Hud-
son, Bergen and Norris counties
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
HIS PROPERTY RETURNED TO HIN.

BY the order of Justice Maddox. the Christian
Literary Union, a Catholic organization. conveyed
a piece of real estate valued at $4,000 at No. ga
Marcy-ave., Brooklyn. to Peter J. Slane for con-
sideraton of 81 The action grew out OF allega-
tions OF Misrepresentation which Slane made
AGAINST the union. Slane owns the real estate
Some time ago he, conveyed it to the union for 81
and other valuable considerations. Subsequently,
slane brought suit. The union was anxious 20
avoid a suit and asked permission TO return
Mr. Slane's property to him. This return took
place under Justice Maddox's order. Mr.. Slane
gave the union general release from all causes
OF action and discontinued his suit
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
CHAPLAIN BASS SERIOUSLY I'LL.

The Rev Job C. Bass. the chaplain of the Kings
County Pententiary. is seriously Ill at his home.
No. 43i waverly-ave., Brooklyn. Mr.. Bass has
been chaplain of the penitentiary for thirty-hve
years.
He was born in Charleston. s. c.. in 1916. and
North IN 1850 He chaplain of the 9Oth
New-York Regiment in the Civil War. After the
he returned here, and engaged in mis- sionary
work About five years ago. the Rev. DR.. Theodore
L. Cuyler and other ministers started movement
which resulted in the presentation of a sum of
To Mr Bass.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
SENATOR FRYE RENOMINATED.
UNANIMOUS ACTION BY THE REPUBLICANS OF
MAINE

Augusta. Me-. Jan. 2-The seventieth Maine
Legislature met to-day for organization with only
eight members of both bodies absent The session
was brief one. and adjournment until tomorrow
was taken before noon. The oath of Office was ad-
rlinistered TO the members OF the two bodies by
Governor Powers. and then officers nominated last
evening were elected. The inauguration of Gov
ernor-elect John F. Hill viii take place at noon to-
morrow.
United States Senator William p. Frye was
unanimously renominated ynthe joint Republican
executive caucus held In the hall of the House Of
representatives this evening. His elo-
Quently presented by Senator Fernald, of Andro-
scOggin, amid great enthusiasm. The warm eulo-
gies OF Mr.. Frye We're all colored with kindly ex-
pressions Of sympathy for him in his great be-
vote. fa-1 IN
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
GIFT 70 MEDICAL SCHOOL.

DR. KNAPP DEEDS PROPERTY TO oPHTHALMIc
ASn AURAL INSTITUTE
Or. Herman Knapp has decided as a gift TO the
New-Tork Ophthalmie and Aural Institute the
property on the south side OF Twelfty-st, I2s Q
feet vest OF Broadway. 25 by J03s Irregular and
a,so No. aa East Twelfth-st., 25 by 1888
The future plans OF the institute could not be
learned last night. DR.. Knapp could not be seen,
and William j. Howe. the secretary professed 10
know nothing OF the gift. DR. Knapp is the well
Known specialist on diseases OF the eve and Is the
executne surgeon OF the NewYork Ophthaimc
,ase ~ -A9Ial institute The property given By him
70 te institute Is that at present occupied by the
hospital clinic and dispensary Of the Institute.
Nnlcn uses Tor thesS purposes the two four story
ana basement brownstone front no lses which are
on the property.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
LoTE FULLER's MANAGER ARRESTED.

George Crager. who lives at the Hotel Navarro.
Thirty-eghth-st. ard Seventh-ave., manager for
Loie Fuller. the dancer. was arrested late last
night a charge Of abandonu ent. preferred by his
wife and locked up in the East Thirty-ffth-st.
station lie was bailed later The warrant for
Crager's arrest was secured By his wife from Mag
istrate Omsted in the Yorkvile Court Mrs Crager
lives No 222 East Twelfth-st. Richard Stearns
the proprietor OF the Hotel Navarro furnished 500
for the bond, and In an hour CrSger was released.
He win be in the Yorkville Police Court this morn
ing.
VERIFY FACTS AND DATES.
The Tribune Almanac. 1901
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
HOSPITAL TROUBLES IN EssEI COUNTY
SUPERINTENDENT HTNcKLEY. AFTER FOURTEEN
YEARS IN OFFICE. Will. RESIGN

YEARS IN OFFICE. WILL. RESIGN
DR.. l.. S. Hinckley. Superintendent of the Essex
County Insane Hospital for fourteen years will
sign at the meeting of the Essex Board Of Free
holders next Thursday. Allegations have been
made to County Supervisor Johnson. who has the
power of removal. that Dr. Hnchley has failed to
maintain proper discipline in his staff. The imme-
date cause for his resignation is said to be the
dismissal last week OF Miss Dormada, a nurse,
VINO had charge of the doctors ward.
Their had been complaints against the nurse OF
discOurteSy. and the Hospital Committee made
investigation. The nurse declined to make any
statement. and referred the Freeholders TO the Su
perintendent for information. When her reSigna-
ton was rendered it was refused. On Saturday the
committee met and considered the case in relation
TO the Superintendent.
Dr. ID. NJ Dill. chairman of the committee, de-
clined TO say yesterday whether or not the COM
mittee had requested the Superintendent 10 resign
DR.. Hinckley formerly inferno at the hos
pital on Blackwes Island. and conceived there the
idea of training hospital employees professional
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
KILLED on GRADE cROssryG.

BellevIlle. Jan. (SpeciaD.-Another fatal acci-
dent at an unprotected grade crossing occurred in
this toya last night George II. sandford. prom
inent citizen struck by a train at the Cleve-
land-st. crossing OF the Erie Railroad and died a
few hours later in 81. BRrnaba's Hospital. Mr..
SandfordS skull was fractured and HIS left torn
from his head.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
CHARGED WITH SETTING FIRE TO BARN

Plainfeld. Jan. Specialization Kenney. OF
East Fourth-st., was arrested to-day on a charge
of setting fire to the brick barn in South-ave
occupied by w. d. Manning. The fire occurred
Yesterday afternoon, the loss being estimated at
nearly $780, This is the second time the building
has been on fire inside of six months. IL Is
thought that Kenney who has been a driver for
Manning for than II year. is responsible for
both of these fires, preceding in the same
building, and fire at his fathers home. He is
twenty-five years OF age. and a single man. IL is
thought that his mind may be somewhat unsettled
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
MRS. GEORGE HoFFMAN MARRIED.

Weir. of Garrisons, N. Y, married yesterday
st. Thomas's Church. Mr.. Weir is member of
the University Club and is son of Mrs. Robert w.
Weir. Mrs. Hoffman is daughter of the late John
w. Ellis and sister of Ralph Ellis. of the Meadow
Brook Hunt
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
SUICIDE RATHER THAN RE-ENLIST

a. J. Brady sailor the receiving ship Ver-
mont, who staying temporarily at No. 153
Sands-st., the Naval Branch of the Young Mems
Christian Association committed suicide there yes
terday afternoon Brady had been in the Navy for
some time but did not want to re-enlist He tried
10 get place on shore bat falling and having no
prospect except OF returning TO a life that he was
tired OF, he drank carboc acid.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
WAS PoSTMIsTREsS AT WEST POINT

Hackensack. Jan. tSpeciaD-Miss Blanche Be-
rard. who for nearly half century postmis-
tress at West Point and is known by nearly all the
officials of the Regular Army was stricken with
paralysis last night at her home, on Hackensack
Heights and is in critical condition She is
seventy -four years old
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
EPIDEMIC OF GRIP IN THE NAVY YARD

A mild form of grip is going the rounds of the
Brooklyn Navy Yard. oser one hundred men
victims of the epidemic and DR.. ]. C. Burns,
of the Navy Yard said yesterday that he thought
the disease would go through the barracks before
was controlled owing TO the poor sanitary condi-
tions of the building There about thirty cases
on the battleship Alabama. about twenty the
receiving ship Vermont and twenty-five in the
Naval HOspital.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
ROUNDING UP SUSPICIOUS PERSONS.

Paterson, Jan. 2 (SpeciaD.-street robberies and
pocket picking have been sc numerous in this city
during the last few days that the police came 10
the conclusion that the town had been invaded by
tramps and thieves. Orders were issued by Chief
Graul 20 the force 10 arrest all suspicious persons
who could not give an account OF themselves The
result was that nineteen men of this description
were lined up IN police court this morning and all
were committed to Jail for the safety and peace OF
the town. IL was the biggest catch Of the kind
that the police had made in a long time.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
TIE FOWLER STATUE REJECTED.

COMMISSIONER BRowER's DECISION IN LINE
WITH THAT OF MUNICIPAL ART COMMISSION.
Park Commissioner Brewer OF Brooklyn decided
yesterday TO reject the statue OF General Fowler.
which made by Mr.. Baerer. and rejected some
time ago by the Municipal Art Commission the
ground that II did not have sufficient merit. There
is still considerable feeling among Mr. Baerer's
friends who think he is a Victim of jealousy.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-03
NEW-YoRK HAN sHoT IN NEWARK.

In a quarrel in Murray's cafe. at No. 1s6 Market
ST. Newark. at midnight Tuesday, Patrolulan
Joseph Vance. of the Police Department. who was
off duty. dropped his revolver from his pocket.
The weapon was discharged. the BAN entering The
leg of Charles Nopes. SiNty-fOur years old. living
in Twenty-third-St.. New-YOrk- Vance ar
rested by a brother officer, aud was suspended
from the Department pending investigation by the
Police Board He parQled yesterday by Judge
Lambert. Nopes IL in the German Hospital AZ
Newark