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New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
THE AMENDMENT CARRIED.
-FOUR THOUSAND FOR IT. SAYS
MR. GLEASON.

Word was received yesterday by Lafayette B.
Gleason, Republican State Committeeman and
clerk OF the State Senate that the constitu-
tonal amendment which was voted on at the
recent election passed The amendment pro-
vides that hereafter the legislature shall not
pass special acts exemptng property from
taxation The amendment was introduced by
Assemblyman Lewis. of Rochester. 1t was
passed by two successive lcaislatures-those of
1900 and 1901.
Because of a general misapprehenslon to
the purport of the amendment not more than
30 per cent of the total number of votes polled
were cast either for against il. Mr. Gleason
said that New-York County had given the
amendment small majority, and that careful
canvass Of fifteen upstate counties showed
that four thousand more for 1t
than against IL.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
MAILB4GS MISTHROWN.
AND THEY ARE LOST AND ROBBED
AT NEWARK.

The Pittsburg and New-York Limited on the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad. due from the West at the
Market-st.. Newark. station. at S:l2 p m, was an
hour late on Saturday night. The train does not
stop at Newark and the mail and newspaper bags
are thrown off while the train is passing the sta
ton. The Newark Postoffice mail wagon, was at
the station, but the driver received no mai ana SO
reported at the office
Inquiry was made at the NewYork Postofhce
and the railway mail service. and word was re-
ceived later that the Pittsburg pouch and the mail
from intervening points had been thrown off at
Newark as usual by the mall clerk a search was
then made. 1t appeared that the clerk had handled
the bags too late in going through Newark, ana
threw them off after the train had passed the sta
ton. bag of newspapers was found untouched
in a ditch near Commerce-st., where II had been
thrown from the mailcar.
As the neighborhood is the resort of loafers and
tramps 1t was searched throughout. In the rear
of No. 1873 Commerce-st.. the PittsbIrg pouch was
found. 1t contained about hundred small let
ters and one hundred large ones. and a number
that had been torn open and examined. 1t was
calculated that. Judging by the usual size of the
mall In the bag four-fifths OF its contents were
missing. Soon afterward newspaper bag was
found at the city dock. 1t had been forced open
and when the thieves found 1t contained only
newspapers they abandoned it.
Police and detectives Were at work all day yes
terday seeking a clew the mail robbers and try
ing 10 the missing letters 1t Is believed
that when the bags were flung off the train near
CommerCe-st. some tramps seized them ana hur-
ried them out of sight. In the darkness and In
that nelghborhood this could readily be done m
perceived No idea can be had to the number
of money letters contained in the Pittsburg pouch
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
GAVE Up HIS CHILD FOR A DOLLAR.
A FATHER TURNS HIS BABY OVER TO A WOMAN
WHO HAD LONG NURsED THE
LITTLE ONE.

For the consideration of 81 a Brooklyn father
has released all claims to his eighteen -months-old
daughter The transaction bound by the fol-
lowing contract:
/. Louis Katz. of the Borough of Brooklyn, City
of New-York of the first part. in the consideration
81 and other valuable considerations, lawful
money of the United States. 70 and in hand.
tefore ensealing and delivery OF these presents
give TO Rebecca Lowenwirth. Of the place, all
the right title and interest together with the good
Borough of Brooklyn. L do covenant. promise and
agree that /, Louis Katz. shall never enter the
also agree that the party OF the second shall
have full enjoyment and possession OF said child
to which she is free from any parental or guardian
authority. 1Sgned) LOUIS kATZ
CWitness) LOUIS GROSSMAN.
Mrs Lowenwirth took this of getting legal
authority and possession of the child which
she had cared for since its birth. and for which
she had gained a great affection 1t is said that
the contract is Illegal. but Mrs Lowenwirth says
that 1t will hold She is considering. however TAX
ing steps toward a legal adoption of the child.
When Gertie Katz born her mother was a
neighbor of Mrs. Lowenwirth, in Montrose-ave
Three weeks later Mrs. Katz died The child was
taken care of by the neighbors and was passed
Mrs. Lowen nwirth, and she grew fond of the child
and insisted upon keeping IL Having no children
Mrs. Lowenwirths heart. The father went away
and did not reappear until last week. when he made
the little one had found a comfortable home and
loving foster mother, he was inclined to listen TO
keep the child Not satisfied with the verbal prom
Use OF the father that she might have the baby,
Mrs. Lowenwirth drew up the above contract which
she says. was signed by Mr.. katz. When seen at
her home in whippe-st. Mrs. Lowenwirth showed
the contract and said she thought there would be
no dispute about her right to retain possession of
the child
1t is said that Katz is married again and is living
with his second wife in Jersey City.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
PROGRESS OF WORK on CENSUS REPORTS.
FOUR PRINCIPAL ONES TO BE READY BY JULY ,
SUCCESS OF COTTON REPCRTs

Washington Nov. 1.-THE annual report Of W. r
Merriam Director of the Census. made public
to-day by the Secretary of the Interior. whom
it addressed. Speaking of the prospect of meet
ing the legal requirement for the completion of the
four principal reports by July /. 1902. Mr.. Merriam
says:
The work of tabulating the returns and results
OF 5ns d % 9f
reasonable celebrity The law provides that the
o -four e by ay be 3 @ in hf
has rendered absolutely necessary to maintain a
he f The shs w05k
mates of the time needed to finish the particular
branch assigned to each OF them. The plans So
submitted have been greatly interfered with. owing
es le the Or Gf it fs oMES M
large number of employees could be dispensed
owing to the difficulty of maintaining the clerical
force at It's maximum. 1t is not likely that there
Of the year The ofieiais of the office believe that
their allotted task will be completed in ample time
The director gives list of prosecutions for vio-
lation of the law in connection with the census
work, saying OF them:
1t was hardly to be expected out of the large
number of agents employed in the field work-about
70 dutv Tbe director has endeavoreG W
the Census act to the letter, and. through the as
sistance OF the Attorney General. has proceeded
against all offenders.
The report includes detailed statements from the
different chiefs of divisions in the bureau S N u
North. chief Of the manufacturing division 1enor,s
that the work of his division is rapidly drawing To
completion Speaking of the success OF the bu-
reau's two reports on cotton Mr.. North saws:
This office has secured from cotton producars
cotton exchanges cotton factors and COTTON m
facturers overwhelming approval of the s'anr sar
vices rendered BY these reports 1 therefore led
TO recommend that Congress Joint resolution in
authorizing and fnstructing the Census Ofice tn
make similar canvass of the cotton ginneries
annually. Under its present organized system of
machinery this Office will be able TO publish tbis
cotton report early as the month of Nav or 1una
IN each year, or three TO four months in advanne
Of their possible puelicaton through other agencies
earlier, and detailed statistics as re
the volume Of the annual cotton crop are too oh
vious to be further dwet upon. w
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
FAMILY FATED TO SUICIDE.
THREE MEMBERS HAVE KILLED THEM
SELVES, AND A FOURTH. WHO IS MISS
ING, IS BELIEVED TO HAVE
TAKEN HIS LIFE.

Paterson Nov. II (SpecaD.-Julius HeringsacKr
a silk weaver, at Haledon. near this city disap-
peared over a week ago and the search which mas
followed has revealed strange story HIS 1anlily
seem to be fated a heritage of suicidal mama
Twenty-one years ago his father, Abraham Her
ingsIack Burgomaster of Barmen. In the Rhine
Province of Germany was found suspended oy
halter in his stable. After that his talnliy came
TO this country, and three years later MS son
Charles at Hoboken. found hanged in the attic
of his house. On table was note. saying Una.
his fate had spoken and he must obey Inc next
of the family to fall under the ban was Frederick
who lived at No. 40 North Eghth-st. this city.
He had made a comfortable living, owned his nome
and had wife and two children.
Now Ii seems that the same fate may nave De-
fallen Julius He had acquired little property,
and with his wife and eight children. formed a
happv family His wife had intimation OF any
trouble in her husbands mind. but about ten days
ago when he disappeared from home, the dark ms
tory of the family warned her that her husband
might have been called by the same fate, although
she has positive information that her husband
has committed suicide. She has employed men to
find him. but far all have failed and she is al
most convinced that he is dead.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
INCREASED MAJORITY OF ALDERMEN

From the official canvass OF the votes which were
cast in this county on November s. the fusion lead
become satisfied that they will have a
majority of five. instead three next Board
of Aldermen. Julius NJ. Mayer, of the law commit
tee OF the Republican county committee. said yes
terday that it WAS practically certain that Joseph
Krulish. the fusion candidate of the XXVIIIth AL
derman District, would be elected by the official
vote instead of Patrick Chambers, the Tammany
candidate According to the first returns the Tam
many candidate received ASA votes, whereas his
antagonist the fusion ticket received 1896 votes
The count is now being made by the Board of AL
dermen, organized as the official board OF canvas
It is expected that the work Will be com
pleted tomorrow and that the official figures Will
be made public Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
aN AMERICAN FROM CHINA HERE.
PRESIDENT OF THE IMPERIAL UNIVERSITY
OF SHANGHAI IN NEWARK

The Rev John c. Ferguson. president OF the I'M
,sr,al University of Shanghai and confidential au-
wiser of Sheng the Director of Posts, a high chi
nose mandarin, Shanghai arrived in Newark OH
Saturday night on a visit to his brother the rev
~ w;lbert P Ferguson pastor of st. Luke's
Methodist Episcopal Church 1t was 1nt1mated at
tbe cIergyman's house last night that MI Fersu-
sons visit partly to transact some business
with the government. He came by way OF the
Suez Canal and Europe and will return to emma
in about three weeks. Mr. Ferguson decilned 10 pe
interviewed and said he had nothing 10 say io'
publication s ....,aed
Boston University. which sent him as a MISSION
airy China fifteen years ago He became
Ized in Boston In China he took up educatlolla!
work and induced the Chinese Government 10 STAR star
the Imperial University at Shanghai Wnicn IN co nov nov
has three hundred pupils More than 81 lWpVo was
expended the Institution. When the trouoes % es
arose in China Mr.. Ferguson became prominent as
the close adviser of Sheng. and 1t was SAID hat ne
would succeed Sir Robert Hart as Director OF MAR s
time Customs Il then believed that Hart mac
been massacred at Pekng. Mr.. Ferguson wears
the third button of the empire. He Will go 10
Boston this week and thence to Washington.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
HOSPITAL PATIENT WAS sHAnMING.

A RUsE OF THE DOCTORS BROUGHT HIM TO HIS
SENSES. HOWEVER IN SHORT ORDER.
Henry Rarden a middle aged man. who was
pIcked I'D in the street apparently unconscious IN
Newark on Sunday of last week. and was taken to
the CITY Hospital. lay in the same state all the
week and puzzled the doctors. who were OF the
opnion however. that he was shamming
On Saturday night TO test the patient several
doctors assembled at his bed and after discussion
OF his case agreed that II would be necessary 70
cut omen his head and examine his brain. ne
onerafion was to he performed at once Harden
suddenly arose and began talking. lie told MS
name and showed that he had been shammng:
Then he became abusive. The attendants hustled
the fellow his clothes and thrust him out OF
the hospital On the street Barden got threaten
ing and was about to hurl a stone through win,
dow 4 policeman called. and he was locked
up al the Third Precinct police station
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
RELATED MARRIAGE NOTICE.

South Orange, Nov. II (SpeciaD.-A belated
r,age announcement was made to-day, when Ii was
learned that Miss Grace Sparrow. daughter of Mrs
Jeanette L, Sparrow, of No. 81 Ridgewood Road
South Orange. had been married to F. Carleton
Hickman for twenty months. The marriage took
Mace on April TO- 1900. and performed by the
Rev John Atkinson, rector of Trinity Episcopal
Church. Elizabeth. Mr. Hickman is actor and
is now member of the stock company at Blaney's
Theatre Newark. Recently he made business ar
rangements which may necessitate his travelling
and as he desired his wife to accompany him, the
marriage was announced. Mrs. Hickman's father
David Sparrow died in Hoboken about a year ago
as he was about board train In the Lacka-
wanna station.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
A CHTRCH'S GOLDEN JUBILEE.

Bloomfield, Nov. 1.-THE First Baptist Church
will celebrate its fteth anniversary with four days
services beginning next Sunday. An interesting
programme has been arranged. The Rev. Charles
A. Cook will preach the anniversary sermon. One
of the features of the occasion will be the burning
of a mortgage and clearing the church of all debt.
The Rev. Henry W. Ballentine of Nyack N Y;
Rev. Kerr Boyce Tupper, the Rev. George l..
Curt the Rev. Elliot w Brown the Rev. p. G.
Blight the Rev. J. G. Johnstone and the Rev. f.
C. Zesch will take part.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
TO NAME THE BISHOPS HOUSE.

South Orange Nov. II (SpeciaD-The student or
member of the faculty of Seton Hall College. South
Orange who suggests the most appropriate name
for the new residence OF Bishop OConnor will re-
ceiye a liberal cash prize Bishop O'Connor who
has Just moved into his home Is desirous of
changing its name Formerly II was the summer
residence of the late Eugene Kelly. the New-York
banker and philanthropist and he called 1t Mon
trose, but this has now become the local name for
"a considerable district of South Orange. The do
cese recently purchased the place and Its extensive
grounds from Mr.. Kelys estate.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
TIE CHURCH's BENEFACTO IS KNOWN.

Hackensack, Nov. II (SpeciaD.-A few months
ago the Rev. DR.. Holley, of Christ Episcopal
Church. announced that some person. not mem
Der of his parish, had given $500. to be used in
placing a pipe organ in his church. He had
been pledged to secrecy, and since the church
people have been striving to learn the of the
gver The general curiosity is ended. for
Mrs Herbert Francis Num- of Bogota, has issued
invitations her friends to attend the special
vIce at dedication or the instrument
Friday evening. Mrs. Mum presented the organ
in memory of her deceased husband successful
stock broker In NewYork,
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
NO OFFER YET, SAYS PARTRIDGE.

Albany, Nov II (SpeciaD.-Colonel John n. Part
ridge. the Superintendent OF Public Works ar
rived here from New-York tonight. and in re-
sponse TO an inquiry on the subject he said that
he had not received an offer OF the position OF
Police Commissioner OF New-York. either directly
or indirectly from Mayor-elect Low, and know
Tor this position than the reports OF newspapers
His visit TO President Roosevelt in WashlnKtou
he added, was OF 4 social nature
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
NOT ENEMY OF CATHOLIC CHURCH.
EPISCOPAL BISHOP ELECT OF THE PHIL
IPPINEs GIVES VIEWS

Boston. Nov. 1.-THE Rev. Charles II. Brent.
Bishop-elect of the Episcopal Church in the Phil
ippines, definitely announced his acceptance of
the office conferred upon him from the pulpit of
ST. Stephens Church at this mornings service
1t is understood that his conservation will take
place about Christmas In part Mr.. Brent said:
It has been argued by members of our
Church that. because the Roman Catholic Church
is established In that country, have no business
there. Do not think that the Bishop goes to the
Philippines as the enemy of the Roman Catholic
Church. He goes the enemy of their enemies,
of lust extortion. dishonor and oppression.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
SITE FOR ORANGES CITY HALL.

Orange Nov. II (SpeciaD.-At meeting last
night the Common Councils special committee on
a city Hall decided to recommend the purchase of
the property of Colonel Daniel F. Mlnihan at
Main and Cleveland SITS. at cost of $4,000 The
property has frontage of 1S5 feet IN Main-st and
extends back go in Cieveland-st, and there is
also a rear lot. 1s5 by 200 feet in size. The house
now the place viii be torn down. The price Is
S2 600 less than Colonel Minihan asked year ago.
but at that time the Councils decision to purchase
the place for ss5 vetoed by Mayor Stetson.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
TO ADD TO NEWARK'S DOMAIN.

bill will be introduced in the legislature at the
next session 10 annex Bloomfield and Beileville and
probably Franklin. townships TO Newark. In Bloom
field there is strong sentiment for annexation
and Beleyille ready for the change Franklin
includes Avondale, Franklin Village and Nutley,
and there Is doubt whether the majority of the
property owners would favor annexation ct the
present time, although that result is looked upon
as inevitable In the near future.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
HOW SHE KNEW.
From The Wasl

From The Washington Star.
Charley. dear said young Mrs Torkins why
didn't you tell you going hunting yeSter
day? 1t would have relieved my mind ever much.
for 1 half suspected you going to the
without taking me-
''How-er-how did you know went hunting?'
Because you were talking all night in your sleep
about long shots )"
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
MONTCLAIR'S NEW LIBRARY.

Montclair. N. j.. Nov. 17.-Pans for the proposed
new Carnegie Library in this town to be drawn
within the next fortnight. and, after approval by
the librarian of the Carnegie Institute In Pitts
burg. the work of building will be begun. The
present structure Is to be moved back to
lot, and the new library. to cost $4,000. will be
erected.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
SYRIAN STUDENT SUFFOC4TED.
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM FROM INHALING IILU-
MINATING GAS.

Yiackensack Nov. II (SpeciaD.-Nikula Faris
Shakir n pedler OF silk shawls and fancy goods.
was found dead in bed at Reinhard Hotel. Ridge
Held Park this morning. Death due to
asphyxiation, and it IS thought the young man..
after turning the gas out last night. probably
touched the stop cock and turned 1t again.
Among the unfortunate mans effects his
diploma from the Protestant College at Beirut.
SYRIA signed by president. the Rev Daniel
Bliss: also a letter of recommendation from the
Rev Edwin Dawson. OF No. 5i2 Hackensack Plank
Road Union Hill. pastor of the West Hoboken
Reformed Chapel. this letter 1t said that Shakir
had adopted this means of raising money in order
to complets his college education.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
SCARED OFF.

From The Philadelphia Press
Dusty Roads-Why didn't you go up to that big
house and get handout?
Hungry Hawkes-Why. started ter, but min
lister lookin' guy gimme tip not ter.
He seq: Turn frum yer present path he.
yer gon de dogs
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
GORGE RAILWAY WITHOUT POWER
FIRE IN NIAGARA FALLS ELECTRIC P
UP MANY INDUSTRIES.

Niagara Falls, N Y. Nov. ia fire at the plant
of the Hydraulic Power Manufacturing Company
this afternoon destroyed the tower in which the
wires are carried from the Gorge to the top of the
cliff. The Gorge railway was without power to-
day and tonight many of the hotels using
lamps. Several large industries operated by
power from the hydraulic plant will be interrupted
in their business for a week The property loss is
aho,t &
New-York tribune., 1901-11-18
ATTEMPTS TO BURN ROEBLINGS
THREE FIRES ARE DISCOVERED IN THE
TRENTON BUILDINGS.

Trenton N J., Nov. T.-Fire broke out this al
noon in three places in the large wire mills or the
John A. Roebling's Sons Company. Little damage
was done all indications point TO the fact that
the fires resulted from effort of some one 70
destroy the plant. The fires started in DuildlneS
situated near each other. and i one OF tne1n COT
ton waste found. The Police Departrnent IS
btava haen ma
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-03

The ChancelIOr's speech Effective,
but His Argument UnsOund.

London, May 3-Yesterday Mr.. Balfour
was determined to get vote on the coal
tax before the House rose and he reject
ed Sir William Vernon Harcourt's private
appeal for a postponement. At late
hour, however, so many members were
anxious to speak that the speaker gave it
to be understood that he would not con-
sent to an application to the closure. The
government was. therefore, reluctantly
compelled to yield.
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach's strong and
effective speech in defense of the tax de-
lighted his colleagues. At the same time
it was felt that he made an unsound ar
gument when ne pleaded the enormous
profits Of the coal owners as a justitica
tion of the new tax. 1t Is pointed out that
the radicals used the same argument
when demanding the taxation of ground
rents and that. II large profits Justify a
tax, lean profits would equally justify
state assistance.
The prospect of the miners persisting
in their determination to strike appears
this morning more doubtful, consideration
of the matter for twenty-four hours hav-
ing somewhat modified the opinions Of
the leaders. but no reliable indications
are yet available.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-03
W. J. BRYAN ON M'LAURIN.
A Movement In Behalf of the Aristo-
Gratis and PIutocrats, He Says.

Lincoln. Neb May 2.-In statement
made to-day. William j. Bryan takes SEN
ator McLaurin of South Carolina to task
for what he declares is his political flop.
At the same time Mr.. Bryan admits that
Senator McLaurin's action marks the be-
ginning of movement in the South which
will have an influence upon the politics
of the nation. He says
1T is not likely that Mr.. McLaurin will
be the leader of the movement. because
he is handicapped by the fact that he is
using his official position to misrepresent
the views and interests of his constitu-
ents, but some leader will arise to give
direction and force to the aristocracy and
plutocratic element for which MIR. Nc
Laurin speaks. There is such an element
in every community, and now that the
race question no longer unifies the white
people of the Southern states, 1t Will
doubtless manifest itself
Senator Tillman has already taken up
the gauge of battle thrown down by SEN
ator McLaurin and will doubtless be able
to marshal a considerable majority in
that state, but the same influences are at
work in other states, where there Is
greater danger of their success.
THE Democratic sentiment Is strong
enough to resist and overcome the Nc
Laurin movement, but those who believe
that the man is more important than the
dollar will have to bestir themselves
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-03
TALKED or cHINA'S AFFAIRS
Foreign Diplomats Discuss Indemni-
ty, With Mr.. Hill.

Washington. May 2--T'he German and
French ambassadors, and Mr. Rogest-
vensky, for the Russian ambassador,
were among to-day's callers on Mr.. Hill
acting secretary of state. The discussion
was almost entirely on Chinese affairs,
the press dispatches as to an agreement
on $4,000, 900 indemnity, and on charge
of custom duties having excited consider
able interest in official and diplomatic
quarters. None of the callers was able
TO confirm the reports. but the opinion
was general that an agreement on indem-
nifty has been reached. The prevailing
view was that $27S 100000 represented a
compromise between the minimum
amount urged by the United States and
the maximum urged by other Powers
The original total Of claims amounted to
$500, 900, SO that the present total rep
resents a scaling down. of about 40 per
cent. AT this rate the clam of the United
States, which originally was about $25,-
100000, would be cut to about $lS0o0,0oO.