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New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
GEN. GREENE's OFFER DECLINED.
EXPELLED WEST POINTERS WILL SEEK TO
BRING ABOUT REVERSAL OF DECI-
SION AGAINST THEM.

Three of the five West Point cadets recently
John A Cleveland-who received offers of places
from General Francis V. Greene. president of the
New-York and Bermudez Asphalt Company. yes
terday declined to accept the places. On the
other hand in company with their comrades,
Bowlby and Kelly, they will start for Washington
to-day for the purpose Of seeking reversal Of
the decision.
Mahaffey Linton and Cleveland were at the
asphalt company's offices for long time. General
the company to the young men no longer held
good.
I'VE told them" said General Andrews. that
if they wanted 10 go to work for they could
start at a days notice. They seemed determined.
however to go to Washington. the whole thing
is off so far concerned.
When seen last night the Murray Hill Hotel
Mahaffey, who has been chosen as the spokesman
Of the party, said:
I'VE are going to fight 10 the end but we do not
want to make our campaign known in advance.
That would be good tactics. All five OF us. In
cluding fellows. Bowlby and Keller. are going
TO Washington"
From friends of the cadets II was learned that
the principal points that they intend to make
Is that they have been punished by expulsion whilc
degree have been let off with n lighter punishment.
Colonel John Schuyler Crosby vice-president of
yesterday offered to give one or more of the
cadets positions at the college.
terday by a representative of Colonel Crosby. and
an appointment made for Bowlby and his
comrades 10 meet Colonel Crosby at his office. No.
l.l2S Broadway, this morning. Bowlby told Colo
mel Crosby's representative that Of his COM
rades had received offers Of engineerng positions
in Boston and the other at Niagara Falls.
If the young accept Colonel Crosby's offer
they will act recruiting officers for the school
for about month, and then will go West to be
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
MURPHY TALKS BACK To JEROME.

Justice Jerome of the Court of Special Sessions
was called before the grand jury yesterday 10 ex-
plain a mudGlc In testimony arising out of the
rest of men IN recent gambling raids on warrants
in which the of the prisoners not given
correctly. in the afternoon the Justice said he
had heard of interesting report made to Police
COMMISSIONS Murphy by Policemen HOrrigan and
Bracken regarding alleged pOorooms in Burlins
Slip. Beaver-st. and Broadway. Mr.. Murphy, when
he asked about the report. showed one TO the
effect that the policemen had watche,. the places
mentioned. and had not been able TO get any proof
that the gambling law being violated
The men watching the place in BuriinS
Slip when Justice Jerome drove up in cab and
raided the place." Commissioner Murphy said
They reported that there nothing doing at
the time. and there had been nothing doing for
some time. The men arrested in the place were
merely sitting in the saloon Justice Jerome doesn't
know what he is talking about
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
MORE HANDWRITING TESTIMONY.
APPELLATE DIVISION CONSIDERING QUESTION OF
PAY FOR DEFENCE EXPERTS IN
KENNEDY CASE.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
yesterday reserved decision the question
whether the city should pay for the services OF
handwriting experts witnesses for the defence
In the trial of DR.. Samuel J. kennedy who is
charged with the murder OF Dolly Reynolds
William NJ. Cantweu OF counsel for DR. Kennedy.
asked for $l.l5O. and Judge Fursman allowed $3.50
An appeal from the decision OF Judge Fursman
taken. 1t maintained that the charge was not
a personal expense OF counsel.
j. +. Tyrrell the Chicago handwriting expert.
a witness for the prosecution yesterday. Mr..
Moore, of counsel for DR. Kennedy. made little at
tempt examine him. but nearly all OF the Jurors
asked questions. The witness was forced to admit
on several occasions that the admitted writings OF
DR.. Kennedy did bear out his assertions In re-
gard the disputed writings.
Crook the Grand Hotel waiter. who was valu-
able witness for the defence at the last trial. hav
ing testified that the man with Dolly" Reynolds
the defendant. is stu missing
The trial adjourned till Monday morning.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25

mary of faith without the slightest aTl
the assembly a monstrous one ne leii'iioS M o
him of the president of defunct paIh MnG9 PtSp5
erty had all been assigned to his WIZ ai'o Gitnrs a %
nothing but his bare body TO give TO the crealtors
This ne offered TO cut up ana o !!Sfr Chairman"
them II that would satisfy them MI -, Sa,t c IL +
shouted OF the angry credltoi,s IT, ~ ,is
up his body and distribute it, please give me MS
gall" ,,-.,,,,.o, o,I
President James D. Moffat OF washington ~ &ho
jefferson College closed the morning ,eDdte win
T0r he Wit: hv saving that he had iistened In
tentJy 10 his address and If he understood it the
Princeton professor was favorabe 10 the dlsn'ssal
of the whole matter. With persplration couTSing
down his cheeks and his collar little more than
a roll Of linen about his neck, DR.. De Witt replied:
..You are perfccty right; dismiss; satisfied
with the terms os subscripton-you and are rats
fed Z only wanted 70 know the facts replied
I)r Noffat who had secured more than he desired:
II didn't for the reason
Fourteen men spoke in the afternoon. including
act and Drs. Baker. McKibbin and Dickey. the
fathers Of the three propositions. DR.. De Witt
tried to secure roll call upon the motion to dis
miss the matter. but the moderator ruled that this
many points Of order raised and decided. and then
came the vote. DR.. Bakers motion lost. but
under cries for division standing vote taken,
when the smalness of the affirmative was appAr-
and fifty men had prepared to for DIS
missal- At least a hundred of that number must
have been converted or unwilling TO stand up.
The contest is narrowed between revision
pure and simple and revision and a new creed,
which will doubtless he settled tomorrow morning.
II is probable that the men who lost to-day will
new creed. There is no bitterness. The fight has
been severe but without qnimosity. The victory
has been won without appealing TO fear or passion,
and those who have lost are ConfifeAt that when
the result of the committees acton year or two
hence is sent the presbyteries il will he defeated
decisiVely the revision OF 1892.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
GREATSINGER AND CIRCUIT DISAGREE
PRESIDENT SAYS SURFACE RAILROAD WILL
SOON BE IN oPERATTON-COUN-
Sell THINKS NOT.

President Greatsinger of the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company said yesterday that a surface
streetcar line in Union-st., from Prospect Park TO
Hamilton Ferry, would be completed and in opera
ton in two three weeks. The company had he
said, franchise and the permission OF the De-
partment of Highways and the Department OF
Parks TO open the street. The work under
way and would be continued The consent Of the
requisite number of property owners had been OBJ
tained. The only obstacle to the completion and
operation Of the line with the injunctions
obtained by Edward NJ. Grout. representing prop
erty owners between Seventh and Eighth aves.,
but these would be out of the way soon and the
line would be completed.
Mr.. Grout, on the contrary, maintained yesterday
that the Union-st line would not he constructed
at least that part of the street between Seventh
and Eighth aves., until the courts had passed on
the legality of the rights OF the property owners.
Mr.. Grout said his clients had fee rights IN the
street which must be respected. There will be a
hearing this issue before Justice Maddox OF the
Supreme Court, Brooklyn Tuesday.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
NO ALLOWANCE FoR ALUMNI COUNSEL

APPELLATE DIVISION DECIDES A MOTION IN THE
GENERAL THEOLOGICAL. SEMINARY CASE.
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yes
terday handed down a decision application
for an allowance made by counsel for the Associate
Alumni Of the General Theological Seminary of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in their suit against
the seminary. The subject Of the dispute a
fund Of $4,000 raised by the alumni nearly twenty
years ago to endow chair OF evidence. a dispute
TO the term OF the incumbent 1t had been
stipulated that the term should be three but
subsequently the trustees Of the seminary decided
that the appointment should be permanent. The
case has been In the courts for some time and it
ordered. appeal. that the trustees must
either the income in accordance with the wishes
OF the alumni else hand the fund over TO the
city Chamberlain pending further litigation TO de-
t,rmine 10 whom II should be given. With interest
the fund amounts to about $4,000.
The Appellate Division yesterday denied the
ton for allowance 10 counsel saying that the
matter could over until the final disposition of
the fund.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
RAILROADS. RECoVERING FROM FLOODS.

Chattanooga. Tenn, May 24.-Oficials Of the
Southern Railway here announced to-day that they
would be able to trains through the flooded
district TO Bristol over temporary bridges by Mon
day and would reach Asheville tomorrow
Asheville, y. C, May 24-Damage by foods 10
the Asheville division Of the Southern Railway is
estimated $500 900. The Asheville and Spartans-
burg branch of the Southern Will resume to-mor-
row. but the line TO Salisbury over the Blue Ridge
mountains will not be opened for several days
Knoxville, Tenn. May 24.-Reports from upper
East Tennessee indicate that the water a rivers
is receding Railroad traffic is gradually being re-
sumed. In addition to the devastation at Eliza
bethtown. II Is now reported that thousa nd
persons are without food at Allentown all stores
having been DESTROYED. -
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
MDONALD AND JOHNSON TO BID.
WILL TRY TO GET BROOKLYN
TUNNEL CONTRACT.

Controller Coler said yesterday that John T.
Mcdonald and Albert L. Johnson would undoubt-
edly he among the bidders for the rapid transit
tunnel extension 10 Brooklyn.
There is doubt that the Brooklyn tunnel
viii be speedily started and speedily con
structed" said Mr.. Coer "I understand that
there will be lack OF bidders for the construc-
tion and operation of the tunnel 1 understand
that both Mr. Mcdonald and Mr. Johnson will be
bidders
Frederick r. Esler, of the New-York and Brook
Iyn Syndicate Limited said yesterday that he
thought the Corporation Counsel would soon be
satisfied with regard to the rights of his COM
pany a permit 10 tunnel TO Brooklyn our
syndicate" said he, secured its charter In 1895
by the terms Of which actual work the tunnel
had to be begun before June Of this year. In or
der 20 avoid Interference with the plans Of the
Rand Transit Commissioners delayed our work
until after the commissioners plans had been ap-
proved ty the Municipal Assembly,.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25

COMPANY HAD DISPOSED OF sSlOOOCOl
OF IT'S PER CENTS

1t was reported yesterday what de-
clared to be high banking authority, which is
at the same time wholly unofficial that the
Union Pacific Railroad Company had sold SG0-
0000OO of its convertible per cent bonds to
a syndicate which was said to bear close re-
lation In personnel with the holders of the re-
Gently acquired Northern Pacific stock No con-
firmation of the report could be obtained at the
office of Kuhn. Loeb & Co. 1t may be remem-
bered that $40 600 O00 of the S1000O0OOO issue
of these convertible bonds was sold about three
months ago, to provide for the purchase or Sto-
00G000 of Southern Pacific stock by the Union
Pacific: and it is assumed by Wall Street that
the proceeds of the remaining S6OooOWn bonds
will he devoted to the acquisition Of the Northern
Pacific stock bought within the last few weeks
by the interests represented in the market by
Kuhn, Loeb & Co.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
BANQUET FOR r. T. COMMISSIONERS
BROOKLYN COMMITTEE OF FIFTY APPOINTS
A SUBCOMMITTEE TO FIX THE
TIME AND PLACE.

In appreciation Of the work done by the Rapid
Transit Commission. the Brooklyn Committee of
Fifty which has been much interested in securing
The extension of the system TO that borough. has
decided to arrange a banquet and reception in
honor of the commissioners The decision has been
embodied in the following resolution:
Whereas The citizens of Brooklyn have reasons
TO feel Justly proud OF the ability and fortitude
displayed by the members of the Rapid Transit
Commission: and
Whereas The Brooklyn Committee OF Fifty de-
sres express in public manner its appreCia-
ton OF the valuable services rendered by the Rapid
Transit Commission: therefore be II
Resolved. That n committee composed of the
chairman and sixteen other members of the Com
mittee OF Fifty be appointed to arrange for
cepticn and banquet In honor of the members of
the Rapid Transit Commission such time and
place may be mutually agreeable.
William McCarroll is chairman of the Committee
of Fifty.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
TANNERS FUNERAL SUNDAY
NO TRUTH IN REPORT THAT HE COMMITTED
SUICIDE.

Springfield. ILL., May 24.-Arrangements were COM
pleted to-day for the funeral Sunday of John
Riley Tanner, the last Ex-Governor of Illinois. who
died suddenly yesterday afternoon. The ceremony
will be military in character. participated in by
State troops, members of the Grand Army of the
Republic and the Sons of Veterans. The body will
lie in state in the rotunda of the State House from
a. to p. m Sunday.
Some papers having intimated that Ex-Governor
Tanner committed suicide DIR. Dixon said late last
night that he desired to state positively that al
though he was unable to give the absolute and
real cause of death. he would unhestatingly say
that death was due to natural causes, his opinion
being that the Governors death was due :.
cerebral blood clot the rupture of blood vesse.
of the brain.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
T4IlTION CONFERENCE ENDS.
RESOLUTION OF CIVIC FEDERATION APPROVING
INTERSTATE Comfy.

INTERSTATE Comfy.
Buffalo May 2i.-The taxation conference Of the
National Civic Federation. which has been in ses-
sion here for two days. finished Its business this
evening and adjourned Most OF the work OF the
ters OF taxation contained in the following
resolutions drafted by Professor seligman. OF New
York which. with the exception OF the last para
graph. We're unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That II is the sense Of this conference
that permanent organization be effected for the
tax reform in general. and to that end that com
mittee of fifteen be appointed by the Chair to act
this conference: and that the executive committee
be authorized TO select general committee of one
State.
Whereas, the problem of Just taxation cannot be
Resolved. That this conference recommends to
the states the recognition and enforcement OF the
principles OF Interstate comfy in taxation. These
principles require mat the same propeTy should
dictions and this end that II the title deeds
where. These principles should also be applied TO
any tax upon The transfer of property in expecta
tOn OF death or by will under the laws regulat-
Resolved That the State and local revenues
of taxation as to give to the counties and munci-
palities the largest powers local option taxa
tion.
This last paragraph OF the resolution referred
back TO committee. which will report the resolu-
ton at the next meeting of the conference.
Mr.. Tooke. of Illinois; Lawson Purdy of New
York; F. c; Westhave OF West Virginia. State
Senator Bucklin OF Colorado; Mr.. Chase. of Iowa
Attorney General Goddard. OF Kansas; Attorney
York: Professor Bemus Mr. Hines. OF Kentucky;
Mr. Greasy OF Pennsylvania; F. /. Hoffman. of
and Julien T. Davies were the speakers to-day
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
DOWIE UNDER ARREST.

FAITH HEALER HELD IN $4,000 BAIL IN CONSE-
QUENCE OF DEATH OF MRS JUDD.
Chicago. May 24-John Alexander Dowe. "Over-
seer of the Christian Catholic Church" was arrest
ed here to-day pursuant to the action of the Coro
ners jury which declared him "criminally respon-
sible' for the death of Mrs. Emma Lucy Judd. III.
Worthington Judd. a disciple Of Dowe, and hus-
band of the alleged victim. was also arrested hav-
ing appeared the Criminal Court Building in
company with Dowie. Both men were taken before
Judge Tuley, who admitted them to bail. Henrikka
Bratsch and Mary b. Specher. maternity nurses,
who said TO have attended Mrs Judd were ar
rested last night, and later released under bonds.
Mrs. Judd died week ago Dowe's Zion"
after sixteen hours of suffering. Her infant also
died and on expert medical testimony before the
Coroner that the ordinary treatment given by med
cal practitioners would have saved her life easily
Judd, the two nurses and Dowie are held TO await
the action of the grand jury. For Dowie and Judd
the bonds were fixed at $4,000 each. while the
women were released sureties of $1,000 each
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
BERNHARDT PRAISES AMERICAN WOMEN
FOUND THEM MUCH SUPERIOR TO THE FAIR SEX
OF EUROPE.

OF EUROPE
Brussels. May 2i.-Mme. Bernhardt in the course
of an interview at the Theatre Royal de la Mon
naie. where she is playing Rostand's "L'Aglon"
strongly praised the American system of educat-
Ing girls as compared with the Continental system
Il have found the American woman much SUI
perior to our women" said the actress. "She lives
a different life a life of which the French people
have no idea. In America husband and wife lead
an absolutely special and separate existence The
woman is intenectual i'll the broadest sense of the
word. and the husband works for her The Ameri-
girl is elegant and pretty. She marries as
late possible, which is explained by the fact
that she enjoys absolute liberty. The young girl
in Europe has only one aim. and that is TO get
married in order TO escape from the thraIdom OF
the family. On the other hand the American girl
postpones marriage because while she is single
she avoids the Inevitable burden of matrimony.
But asked the interviewer. with this liberty
which the American girl enjoys, does nothing ever
happen?'
''Neveri" replied Nine Bernhardt ."Tbe laus
and customs protect her and facilitate her emanc-
patton. Here cannot understand this emanci
patton wide is the gap between the American n
and Continental systems of education"
After speaking OF the enthusiasm of the Ameri-
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
STRIKER mas WOMlN ARR4IGNED.

Paterson. May 2i (speciaD.-Mary Jane Nc
Mahon, the who has taken such a con-
spicuous position in the Frank Dugan strike
by defying the strikers. arragned in the pO-
lice court this morning on a charge of dtsorderly
conduct made by Thomas Herold 4 striker. who
swore that Miss Mcmahon had called him bad
names. The woman much excited. and
fused to be calmed by her counsel her en-
ployer. Mr. DuGan. The Recorder down the
case for hearing next Tuesday. but it was said
this afternoon that Miss McMahOn would be sent
some friends in Orange County. n Y. for her
health and that the would go off for the
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
NEWJERSEY POLITICAL NOTES.

We may not be able to nominate ex-JudSe How
ard Carrow. of Camden fo- Governor" said
South Jersey Democrat yesterday. but intend
to present his name in State convention backed
by the delegations OF least seven counties. II
we should fail TO nominate him. hope to place
him in line for the Office OF in the
event OF eleCting candidate Mayor Seymour Of
L almost totally unknown 10 the majority OF the
Democrats there Besides. have heard TumOrs
that his candidacy Is contingent upon the decltna-
ueil 10 run OF more widely known Democrats IN
my opinion. eX-COngressnan Johnston Cornish
would he 4 more popular man in part OF the
Sttte than Mr.. Seymour But have
Ions as he Will consent 10 remain in the field
Burlington County will. it reported upon
good authority yesterday. send solid delegation
10 the Republican State Convention for Franklin
Murphy for Governor No other Republican is at
all prominently mentioned for the nomination
there IL IL believed that the sentiment OF Burning
ton county prevails throughout South Jersey
Governor Voorhees, has so far resOlutely declined
to say anything for publication in reply 10 the
Essex County criticisms of his refusal 10 call an
session If the legislature consider the pol
luton of the PaSSaiC Valley and IL Is not probaoe
that he will reply 10 his critics. But friend OF
his said yesterday that the Governor was Conteht
10 leave tho matter the decision OF the state, III
the belief shat majority of the people were 0p-
posed TO extra session
Ex-senator George Pfeiffer. Of Camden County.
whom George Werts. when a State Senator. de-
clared to be the most con spicUous banner carrier
ever seen in a State inauguration parade, IS re-
ported to have declared that he is not candidate
for the Democratic nomination FOR Governor. ana
lection of ex-Judse Howard Carrow the Demo-
cratic standard bearer.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
COLONEL PROsKEr STILL DEFIANT.
NOW FIGHTING THE CASE IN THE APPELLATE.
DIVISION.

lis Colonel ProSkey home?'' sounded hollow
voice In the hollow frame OF the half dismautled
Cumberland apartment house at midnight yester-
day. The hollow tones Of another voice were then
heard the sixth floor with the
Yes. be down in a minute
After the lapse OF about three minutes the colonel
came sliding down In his private elevator
Want 10 learn about my against the build
90 his query as he stepped out into Broad
way. We'll. II up in the Appellate Division
this afternoon. Both sides put in their arguments.
am hopeful that the decision will be in my favor
and support the injunction of Justice Freedman to
keep here until next October.
If the appeal results in your favor. will still
stay?' asked.
IN stay long the other side keeps lighting
l will not listen any terms until they haul down
their flag and admit they beaten They
make as many offers as they want but I'll stay
till they surrender their case"
The colonel said that the company showed
considerable attention him in taking OF
his rooms and In keeping up steam for the ee-
Vator.
Colonel Proskey's was argued before
Appellate Division yesterday afternoon and de-
CiSion reserved.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
PRINCEToN's MONDAY NIGHT CLUB

Princeton, May "a (SpeciaD.-The elections to the
Monday Night Club We're made public tonight
The club for 1902 will contain the following mem
bers Alexander Johnston Barron. of Pittsburg:
Charles Hamilton Bradley. of Washington ID. G. ::
Charles Campbell. of Pittsburg; Wallace Hays
Gephart. of Belefonte. Penn; Robert Calvin Cos
don. Of WaynesborO Penn: Edwin Henry Kel-
logg, of Sewickley Penn; Russell Theodore Mount
of East Orange. n. j.; Ernest Cook Poole of
Chicago; Samuel Clarke Reed of PttsburG; Rob
ert Haven Schauhler of Cleveland; Steven Van
Rensselaer, Trowbridge. Of Coustantinuple Turkey
and Raymond Garfield Wright, OF Lebanon Ohio
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
COLORED CONFERENCE ExPELs MINISTER.
DIR. AsTwOOD WILL TEST THE LEGALITY OF
THIS ACTION IN THE COURTS

Harrisburg. Penn, May 23.-By a unanimous
vote the Philadelphia Conference of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church. which is holding its
annual session in this city. expelled the Rev. DIR.
Astwood. of Brooklyn. from membership in the
Church this afternoon.
Astwood the pastor of the Bridge Street
African Methodist Episcopal Church. OF Brooklyn.
and was found guilty yesterday OF INSTRUMENTATION
misapplying church funds and conduct unbecomins
n minister. He has retained counsel and will test
the action OF the conference IL the courts.
Bishop William T. Derrick. of Flushing. n. Y,
gave a practical talk TO ministers to-day. In which
he said that the three thinSs most needed by the
negro IN America were education for his head.
religion Tor his heart and money for his pocket.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-25
WATER WASTE IN JERSEY CITY.

TROUBLE LIES
Street and Water Commissioner Heintze OF Jer-
sey City. few days ago charged that the schools
waste half a million gallons of water daily This
allegation has aroused the Indignation OF tha
Directors of Education who refute the statement
Director Lewis hinted that the Street and Wafer
Board is endeavOring to divert public attention
from Its doings by the false allegation Presi-
dent Muivaney of the Board of Education declared
that If the Street and Water Board is sincere in
its desire to stop waste of IL could prOhtabIy
turn its attention 10 the saloons. Commissioner
Heintze AYERS that his estimate Is based on the
consumption School No. OF about forty-ave
thousand gallons per day