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New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
DECLARES DEED WAS FORGED.
APPELLATE DIVISION DEFEATS ATTEMPT TO
GET HARLEM PROPERTY.


The Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court yes
terday handed down a decision in the case of John
S Baird ct al, trustees against Mary A Camp
bell ct al The action brought to recover pos
session of two lots the east side of First-ave.
between One -hundred-and-thir and One-hundred-
and-fourth The plaintiffs were trustees under
the will of John Baird, who died October IT, 1891
It was alleged that Mary y. Campbell took unlaw-
full possession of the premises, and the suit was
brought by the trustees to recover possession The
case was tried before Justice Freedman and jury,
and a judgment ordered in favor of the plain
tiffs That judgment is now affirmed.
Justice Ingraham who writes the opinion Of the
court, says:
paper title the property was quite lngenouSy
devised but for the fact that the forgers made
mistake III the date of the forged deed. dating 1t
over months after the death of the person pur-
ported to be the grantor, 1t would. under the cir
cumstances have been somewhat difficult to prove
the fact OF forgery The deed was recorded. and
of the existence of the deed, and now the person
who succeeds to the title of the entering into
the possession of the property under this forged
making no claim to have paid anything for II.
seeks TO retain possession by attacking the title of
those succeeding the interest of the alleged
crantor under whom her predecessor in title took
acquired under this forgery by showing that the
person whose deed was forged was not entitled TO
the possession
Justice Ingraham says that the position of the
sppellant is somewhat inconsistent with her state
ment that she was entirely innocent of any part in
or knowledge OF the forgery which her own
claim to possession is based
against Kate F.. Allen and others was decided in
the way.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
FIRE ALARMS FOR ELEVATED STATIONS.

Arrangements Were completed yesterday between
the Fire Department and the officials Of the Man
haitian Elevated Railroad Company by which the
Fire Department receives permission TO string along
the Third-ave. elevated structure from Hanover
Square 10 East Sixtyse yenth-st. a fire alarm cir
cult. This will enable the Fire Department to make
necessary repairs easier than st present and give
them an additional circuit of fifty wires. The cable
will be IL inches In diameter. In lieu of the priv-
lege the Fire Department has agreed to install in
every elevated station along the line OF the circuit
fire alarm station. IL must also keep in constant
repair all wires connected with the circuit.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
INTEMPER4TE NEWS HOME TO MOVE

Officers of tne NewYork Christian Home for IN
temperate Men have sent out appeal for aid in
promoting the work of the institution. They have
decided to sell the building at Madison-ave. and
Eighty-sixth-st. and establish the home tract
of land Mount Vernon running from North
Fourth-ave. to Fleetwood-ave. and bordering
the Bronx River. With enlarged buildings to be
known Chester Crest the institution will be
able 10 accommodate a larger number of inmates
The Rev DR.. d. Stuart Dodge is president of the
board of the institution. and William S. Edgar, at
No 43 Cedar-st.. is the treasurer
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
COPPER FAILURE IN LONDON.
sARGEANT ON THE WRONG SIDE
OF THE MARKET

London Dec. 20.-The failure was announced on
tho Metal Exchange to-day Of William Sergeant
head of one Of the oldest and best firms in the
metal market Mr.. Sargent who was chairman
of the committee of the exchange. was long 2'UD
tons of copper. He was also said TO De on the
wrong side of the tin market. His liabilities are
yariously estimated at from 10000 TO 5000 The
market was demoralized on account OF Mr.: 5 Ssr
geant's failure Copper dropped II and TN dropped
4 to fqS Both partially recovered, Dut EtIe ous-
9T5e~e ss vere 800 tons Of copper sold to-day at
f,SGf3s the market closing steady. The settlement
price was f4S 15s.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
ROBERT 4. ANnON CITES R4IL.

Robert A Anmon, charged with receiving 800
Of the funds of the Franklin Syndicate on Noveul-
her 23 1925, arraigned before Recorder Gon
yesterday. Ammon's counsel asked that he be re-
leased nominal bail They said that through all
the police court proceedings he had been paroled
in the custody of his counsel, and, he had not
run away then, he was not likely 10 do now.
Assistant District Attorney Byrne said that ne
thought the bail ought 70 be 5000 and this
amount was finally fixed Ammon furnished
bail The pleading was postponed until Tuesday.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
THE SAFE or posNER BROTHERS,

Posner Brothers. Of Baltimore. built up and con-
Quoted the largest department store business IN
the South as tod in The Tribune yesterday. They
rayA inst counleted the sale of this business. to-
pether with the building IN which It is conducted
involving purchase price Of over $LoOcooo' to the
Associated Merchants Company. OF which John
CIaf1in of the H. B. Clanin Company, is president.
and Louis Stewart. of James McCreery & Co. IS
treasurer. The Posner Building Is in the heaft CT
the business district of Baltimore.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
GR4ND JURr FAroRABLE TO HRS. DIE

The Hudson County Grand Jury heard the evil
dence yesterday in the case of Emene Howe Dale
the child who, il is alleged. had been poisoned
by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Dale. in Hoboken on
November 12. 1t reported that the jury, by
unanimous vote, decided that the evidence was in
sufficient TO warrant an indictment: Mrs Dale is
still in custody but will probably be released to-
day. 1t is expected that she win then go 10 the
home Of a relative Ewald Fleitman in NewYork.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
sTRrkE on SENATOR cLARK's HOUSE.
EFFORT TO FORCE THE DISMISSAL OF NoN-uNIoN
MEN.

Serator Clark's new mansion az Seventy-seventh-
st and Fifth-ave. It was reported yesterday 10y
the United Council Of Building Trades will BE- de-
laved by another strike which has been otderea
there to force the discharge Of non-union men en-
,,,oved b,, the contractor r J. Reilly. = strike
which lasted only few days took place on me iae
buildirg last summer Several other building Stfkes
against the employment Of nor-unoG men We're re-
ed by the council.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
COLLAPSE OF CORNER IN PIG IRON

Glasgow Dec. 20-The failure OF William Sar-
peant in London caused the collapse Of the cor
ner in Scotch pig iron warrants. after lasting all
year long The bears hammered the market and
Scotch fel TO 4Ss sd cash, from 55s l0ed the quo
,ation at noon Yesterday. The collapse Wlll tree
Scotcb Irarrants ana i expected 10 revive the
GLASGOW market after six months OF partial idle
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
POWERS's RETIREMENT UNEXPECTED.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW POSTMASTER IN BLOOM
FIELD SURPRISES CANDIDATE

Bloomfield. Dec 20 tSpeciaD.-The announcement
that President Roosevelt had nominated George W.
Heath succeed Charles w. Powers postmaster
at Bloomfield, n. J.. caused surprise among the
is $500, and, IL is much sought after. there
bitter feeling because the fact that Mr. Powers
retire made public before.
1t is said that Governor-eect Franklin Murphy
will give the retiring postmaster superior APP
pointment before April l.
Mr.. Heath. the postmaster, is fifty years
old and exempt fireman. He has been a promi-
nent Republican about sixteen years
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
THIEVES CRIPPLE TROLLEY ROAD.

Montclair. Dec. 20 (SpeeiaD.-The Valley Road line
NJ the North Jersey Street Railway, in this place
was crippled for several hours this morning In
Upper Montclar by the theft OF nearly one tnou-
sand feet of wire. Less than ago there was
a similar occurrence. The police as yet have no
nIa
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
TRAIN ScATTERs PRIMES.

Paterson Dec. 90 (SpeciaD.-An eastbound Erie
Railroad express train struck truck at the
Crooks-ave crossing at Lakeview last night, and
injured William Cook who driving it. Albert
Canron who was riding with him. escaped with
out scratch. The truck ruined, and its
contents-hfty boxes of prunes-were scattered
over the road giving small boys of the neighbor-
hnn a
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
NEW PILE REGARDING cHIEF OF POLICE

Orange Dec. 20 (SpeciaD-The Town Council last
night passed ordinance that the Chief of Police
of West Orange hereafter shall hold Office only
during good behavior, instead of being appointed
yearly The ordinance was introduced by Council
man Glazier and because it had not been consid-
cred bv the Ordinance Committee, Councilman Cum
ninrham resigned from the council.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
BoWERY BANK KEEPS UP RATE.

The Bowery Savings Bank has declared semi
annual dividend to depositors at the rate of per
year. 1t Is of the few savings iustitu-
tions of this city which continue to pay this
TO depositors, and its action sets at rest recent
rumors that lower rate would be established.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
Experts On Chimney Work.
WEHsIAcKsoN( (oe@A,H
ManteIs, Firepiaces and Crates.
Union Square. 20 E. 18th ST.

Mante1s, FirepIdCes and Urates.
Over seventy years experience in fire.
place work; smoky fiues cured in the
most practical, scientific and economical
manner We guarantee ali our work.
Examinations made and estimates
given without charge.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
SENATOR SEWELL SHINING.
PHYSICIANS DO NOT EXPECT HIM TO LIVE
MANY HOURS.

Camden N J., Dec. 20-Senator William j.
Sewell was gradually sinking at a late hour To-
night, and his physicians did not expect tha'
he would live many hours State Banking COM
missioner William Bettle, the Generals ntelohs
friend and political aid. called upon MN lo-ua3'
but the patient did not recognize him
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
FRENCH BARON" TO sERVE SIX MONTHS.

Baron de Corty, the young Frenchman who,
representing that he of a noble family, stayed
at the Wadorf-Astoria and unable to pay
bill there for $500, was yesterday sentenced to
six months in the Penitentiary by Justice Wyatt. in
Special Sessions
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
THE NEw-YoRK ATHLETIC CLUB.

interesting; account of this popular and en-
terprisinE club, with some handsome IN
terior Views of beautiful clubhouse.
including the gymnasium in to-morroEVs
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
THE 23D REGIMENT.

This "crack" militia organization of
BROOKLYN. it's personnel. it's armOry. Its his
tory and it's officers In tO-morrow's Tribune
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
WOMAN JUMPED FROM AMBULANCE.
SHE WAS A sMALLPoX PAT1ENT-A NEGRO BADLY
SCARED.

An Italian woman suffering from smallpox While
being taken to the isolation hospital in Newark
last evening jumped from the ambulance IN Chest
rut-st near Broad-st.. and ran several blocks
hafora she was captured. The blanket which she
had around her was picked up by a negro VINO
was badly scared when he learned WheFe II hdu
froT
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
LA sAVoIE ANCHORS AT BAR.

The steamer La Savoie. from Havre. arrived last
night with 1el cabin and ss4 steerage passengers
She anchored at the Bar at 1880 p. m. !
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
MRS. SHEPARD-S DENIAL.

Mrs. Shepard the woman upon whom Chpp
says he spent the money he took from the Con-
troller's Office, Eas seen last night at her home
No $50 East One-hundred- "a nd-sixty- -fifth-st
She said she met Chipp for the first time eleven
years ago but had not seen him after that first
meeting until three years ago. He asked her to
go out 10 dinner. but she said she refused. and
told him 70 take his wife. he told her he was
separated from his wife, she says. Mrs Shepard
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

This evening the chamuion North
End Stars viii have for their opponents
NJ the auditorium the strong represent
,utive team Of Allentown,
The Father WhittN society is making
extensive arrangenentS for its mill
tury ban To be held in january.
Adolph Peldmnn. of Market street. is
in New York ON a business lrip.
Mrs, NJ. r.. Sanders and nephew left
yesterday fW northumberland.
Mrs. q. Y, Palmer, nj North Main
avenue, returned home yesterday after
II visit with her sister III Windsor, y,
Y.
The christmas exercise of III" Pro\i-
denre Methodist Episcopal church are
progressing rapidly under the able su-
perin,endency of Prof, i. II, rousens
and viii he siN. m nn Monday evening,
December %. The principal event will
b" rantatu written especially for
Christmas time by Charles II, Gabriel
and consisting of twentS-une numbers.
Division No. lu. "f The Ladies' AuNil-
larry uf the Ancient order lIiherniuns,
viii hold an entertainment and social
in 81, Mary's hail, Ian, :,
Gordon Wrighter. formerly ot this
place, pui who Is NOW traveling with
IA theatrical company, visited friends
here sunday.
Patrick tuane. Of Eloom avenue,
wishes II understood that he WAS not
the parry who Mas arrested Ior break
ing n fence, as the offenders name was
Mullen, and Mr., Ruane Mas the prose-
cutor and not the defendant in the
case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17

Richard Evans. The son of Mr.. aud
Mrs. W. W. Evans, of ~ North Brom-
ley avenue. was III" victim of Il rather
peculiar accident while employed in
the Mt. Pleasant mine on Saturday at
$40 O'Clock.
Evans had finished his work for The
day and was walking towards the foot
of the shaft when his lamp ignited
n large quantity of gas. which had
collected in the main gangway. llc
was removed to his home In the mine
plosion. about the face and chest. and
was removed Ia his home in the mine
ambulance where Or. NJ. j. Williams
dressed his burns. which proved fatal.
At ~ o'clock Sunday night. Evans
died as the result of his burns. He is
survived by his father and mother,
also sister. Lillian. and brothers. Will
liam. Benjamin and Robert. The fu-
neral will be held Wednesday after
noon at 80. from the Tabernacle Con-
cresHtional church Rev. n. =. Jones
will oiliciate and intermen, in WASH
burn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
NUBS OF NEWS.


\ baby boy arrived At the home of
Mir. and Mrs. stephen i.angan of Az
Alder street Yesterday,
Comet Lodge, knights ~ Pythius,
viii meet at Hartmnns hall in recu-
lar session this evening.
Division No. -. Ancient order of ILL.,
bcmians. will meet this evening on
important business at ST. Johns hall on
Ston" avenue.
MAS is coming. Don't forget YOU
can get AL kinds nf vegetables fruits,
oysters, Christmas trees ana trimmings
nj sundays market, 53I Cedar avenue.
The South side Bachelors have an
pointed tha following committee To arr
range for their annual ball, Messrs,
Thomas Bohan, Michael Burns, Pat
rick iioland. Joseph Ruan", and VIII
liumS Burns.
Charles Phillips. The confectionery
dealer of P,tSton avenue. had his arm
broken IN y runaway saturday after
noon. lie is employed as IA driver boy
by the star Stcan. Laundry, of West
scranton and was alishtng from the
wagon when the horse Took fright and
dashed away. Mr., Phillips Was thrown
heneath the wheels ana suffered many
severe bruises. besides II fractured arm
lie is NOW under thr doctors care,
William Hartman, uf Cherry street.,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17

On christmas eve, the keystone
Dramatic club, composed Of some well
known young men OF this section. will
present 10 the public for tn" first time
in Scranton. "'rhe Senator's DauGh-
ter.
Mrs. r. Il. Moore. "i North Main
avenue, left Friday morning for II
weeks visit with her sister at Madi-
',onSillr,
Preparations for the approaching
fair, 10 hc held by llie congregation of
Holy Rosary church in st. Mary's hall
during the month OF January, are pro-
SlrsSinS favolubly and tn regular
meeting of the committees in charge
are largely attended
The North End tlce club, ,'nder the
personal direction of Prof. William j.
Davis. commonly known as 'tiwilyn
Morhas,' rendered several selections
Hl the West Market Street Welsh Rap-
tisi church sunday evening.
Mrs. Dttu -. Meyers and Mrs. j. g,
Taylor paid il brief visit t" friends in
,jcrmyn ON Friday,
Mrs. Thomas Reese amt soil Roy, OF
spring street, have retnrEsd nfler "a
short Visit in MmersNil".
Mr., and Mrs. \, SUNNI rsloll and
their sou, Nanway. after travelling
through the lower part of IN" state,
returned home Thursday.
There win BE- \ wrestling mairh be-
tween isairr Jones ana Al" 'ore'
Jan H. IHo2. IA i3n to iS1 pounds, for
SiOn {. side each party depnSiiins $40
nuN and the rest before thu match.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
John O'Brien Released.

Joun bRrien. who was arrested here
some tim" ago for vasrancy by Lieu
tenant, nov Detective. Iona Day and
Pa,rOlnan Ross ana was later given
siN months in the county Jail was re-
ie;t*ed from there yesterday morning
only to be again placed under arrest
by Constable Mills. of the Second
ward who had warrant for him
from Alderman Myers Office. charging
the theft ot Il st. BERNARD dog from
Nicholas Baskville. Later he was
released for lack of evidence.
H." was given his liberty u second
time, only to be arrested by L-ieuten-
ant Palmer on IL charge of aggravated
assault and battery, preferred by SUI
perintendent Of Police Robling against
O'Bren ana John Basllville. About
eight months ago, il is alleged. they
WaNaid John Moran ON Putnam
street and broke his leg. They wer.
given Il herring before Magistrate Fid-
Ter and held under $1,000 bail apiece.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17

er. r. II. Buckley; directors, Thomas
t'onnors, JOHN ShaughnossN. John
l'c"ncy and Thomas McDonough, in-
vestisution committee, Michael Lee,
Michael May ana l;dwa"d Devinc.
ON Wednesday and Thursday cNen-
fn2 of this week the Ladies' League of
the First Welsh baptist church will
hold u fair IN the church parlors.
Ca tl'i"innH afternoon In the new
Washington hall win he held n mat
incc dance under the direction of the
:. l.. e. club
The Gnconta Social club will conduct
u me mesInerad" ball In Washington hall
New Years evening.
one rf he finest bowling alleys in the
city. lo!oneing to the Electric city
wheelmcn will he opened with appro-
pirate ceremony un Thursday evening
Music will be furnished by Baucr's
orchestra and the club caterer will
serve refreshments.
4 few of the numerous friends OF
Miss Anna Flyte. of Aswcll court.
gathered at her home on Friday even
ing and rendered her Il surprise party.
y most pleasant time was had by all
and at n seasonnbe hour refreshments
We're served
Mrs. W. w. Davis of South Hyde
Park avenue. delightfully."- entertained
the members of her Sunday school
class in the simpson Methodist Eplsco-
pal church. at her home on Saturday
evening. Games and music were in
dulgcd in. after which dainty ropast
was served by Mrs. Davis assisted by
her daughter. Miss kathern" Davis.
In attendance were the Misses Grace
Reid, May Sneidman. Helen Hagen.
Nellie Miller. Stella shaw. Jean Mum
son. Blanche Thomas. Minnie Thro
Helen Bass and Lizzie Van Auken.
On Wednesday evening of this week
will take place til" marriage Of Rob-
crt Thomas of Fillmore avenue. to
Miss Cassie Powell of jackson street.
Miss Nellie MoScr of Lafayette
street. will BE- united in marriage to
George W. Kramer. of Swctland
street on Thursday evening.
William Wright, of LleZrne street, a
runner at the Continental. was badly
suuceHed between Il ear and the rib"
Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17

rioderick Dunn. who il employed as
icath yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
hv being crushed while in the act rf
,licoupinc two coal cars. Mr.. Dunn
had charge of the loading of cars. and
Yesterday Went down the track for Il
short distance to uncouple n ear. 50
that II could run under the coal pOck-
cts and he filed. The unfortunate
man had stepped in between the ears
and was IL, the act of lifting the lever
controlling the pin. when an engine
hacked into the trip of cars.
Dunn was thrown down and the cars
passed over his legs, cutting them Off.
He was also crushed about the head
and upper body, ono set of wheels;
resting on the mans body in such q
position that the car had tn be
prorped up TO get the body out. When
fellow workmen found him, there be-
ing no witnesses, he was breath
ing his last. and before he could be
relieved from his terrible position he
VAS dead
The deceased was Il years of age
and came to this city one year ago
from Ireland, where he leaves his
father. mother. brothers and sisters.
He boarded with his uncle. James
Dunn. of No. 4 Rowland avenue. where
the remains We're removed in charge
of Funeral Director tuSick. Coroner
Roberts was notified and will probably
hold an investiga tion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
DUN MORE.

Letters remaining unclaimed during
the period ending December H. 1901,
Persons calling for these letters will
please SAY ndvertised james Conway,
Ward street, Mary Gaughan Ludwig
llges III. Thomas l.oughney, J. T.. La
thrope. T. Malta. 80 Elizabeth street; 4;
MlSs Bridget Mnnley ('), Mrs. Thomas
Murray lF0 Kate Manl"y Madison
avenue: James Murray, tilakely street:
Josie Patch, =. j. TooheN. ia Chestnut
street; Jarcs Kupanics, Szczerbak
JanoS ,I'), Sebastin Mecca hi Matteo
tF), nudore Aslisano, stephen ivaneE
station Agent George Turseon and
wife have returned from - weeks stay
in New York city,
H. T., l.ldred was last week appointed
general storekeeper for the Wyomins
division ~ HE Erie railroad
William Ocksenreider viii this week
remove To Avoca, where he is now en-
ployed by the Erie Railroad company
Born, Ia Mr.. and Mrs William 'um-
minis, of Brook street. Il son.
Engineer Richard Wmlersten met
with Il slight accident while nliGhling
from his engine at Susquehanna on
Saturday. In some manner he missed
his footing and fell, badly sprainine his
arm. which will disable him for some
days
King solomon lodge. Free and Ac-
cepted Masons, Installed It's newly
elected officers last night, These are.
Worshipful master, Charles Niemeyer,
senior warden. II, \. Davis; junior war
den. William $. Jones; secretary, G, Il.
Watrous; treasurer. j, d, Fear
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-17
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES,
Boys Arrested for Abusing a School.
mate Because He Rode on
the Cars.

The boys named William Shea. Pat
rick PadmOre. and John Mnher. of the
Twentieth ward. We're held before Al
derrHan LentcS yesterday on chHrse
of hsS;'ult and battery preferred by An
thony Gardner of 1900 Pttston avenue.
IL appears that Il son of Gardncr's who
attends the Fig street school with the
other boys has been in the habit of
riding un the street cars and for this
he has been called scab and other
names.
In addition TO all this. they laid
violent hands on the offending patron
of cars Il fcW days ago, and then
tn" parents invoked tn" protection
of the law. The assault was proved
by several witnesses. but owing to
their extreme youth the hoys were
no, committed. They were given a
torcible lecture. however. ny the alder
man and let go on their promise tn not
modest their school mate again.