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New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
POOR TENANTS OF HETTY GREEN
HAD TO MOVE OUT BECAUSE HOUSE IS NOT
FIT TO LIVE IN.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BcyE.

Chicago, Nov. 11--Hetty Green. the richest
woman In America figured In the Juvenile court
this morning with eight OF the poorest children
that could be found, perhaps in all Chicago 1t
a philanthropst that Mrs. Green's
name was dragged into the Her connection
with the eight wretched children was rather the
reverse. The little were the family of Dennis
O'Leary and wife. and had been living for five
weeks in a house belonging to Hetty Green at No
5OG5 Shields-ave. For several days the children
have been at the Detention Hospital having been
rescued by the police from Mrs. Green's tenement
According to the stories told on the witness chair
before Judge Tuthil to-day, the condition Of the
O'Leary home fTightful beyond description
The family occupied two rooms. In the windows
there not a whole pane of glass, there was
water in the house and absolutely no plumbing
sanitary arrangement In other respects, also this
house of Hettys in q state of uncleanliness
and lack of repair that shocking Mrs Green,
through her agents had refused to fix up the place
but had offered TO give Dennis O'Leary six months
rent free if he would have 1t done.
Mrs OLeary testified that the family had moved
into the house this understanding, but without
having any arrangements. She said that finding
the actual state of affairs she and her husband had
decided to move out but had yet been able to
secure rooms. Judge Tuthl listened in astonish-
rent to the recital of the terrible condition OF the
OLeary home and children Il should think said
His Honor that Hetty Green ought to be able to
repair her own houses Judge Tuthiu consigned
the hapIess tenants the OF n kindly neigh
bor who volunteered to look after them until they
coiild find
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
A MODERN DAMON AND PYTHTAS
MAN THREATENS SUICIDE BECAUSE HIS FRIEND
WAS ABOUT TO MARRY.

That one attached to another that
be married brought to light in the Jefferson
Market court yesterday William Mitchell, of No.
2H West Thirteenth-st-. the prisoner, and Will
lam H Mcpherson, Of the address, the
complainant Mcpherson said that he had been
living with Mitchell for ten years, and had done
everything he could to help him Mcpherson is
ensign in the Salvation Army Several years
ago he decided marry, and informed Mitchell of
his intention Mitchell became very morose at
once, and few days later swallowed large dose
of laudanum. 1t discovered in time, however.
Mcpherson did not marry. Mcpherson. however,
yearned for the companionship of wife. and be
came engaged He did not tell Mitchell of his In
tentions. for he remembered his previous expert
ence, but as the time for the wedding approached
he was compelled to break the news his friend
This he did Sunday. It had just the effect he
but all in vain. Finding Mcpherson obdurate, he
that he could not bear to live If he
separated from his friend and left the house say
Mcpherson followed him several drug stores. and
told the druggist what Mitchell wanted TO 60 with
the poison and prevented the sale. Finally. how
ever, Mitchell gave him the slip and managed
the street and Mitchell exhibited his package Of
paris green. and renewed his threat to kill him
self unless Mcpherson would promise that he
would not marry. The prospective bridegroom
would not give the desired promise, but he called
Policeman Brennan. of the Charles-st. station and
had Mitchell arrested.
Mitchell committed to Bellevue Hospital for
five days for examination into his sanity
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
JOSH BILLINGS CONES IN HANDY.

Albany Nov. II CSpecaD.-Patrck ". Cullinan.
the State Excise Commissioner. when dispatch 10
a New-York newspaper was show TO him today say
ing that he wished 10 join the Albany University
Club but would not be admitted unless he promised
not 10 visit the club Sundays, when the members
were served with liquors in defiance of the Raines
law, said:
That dispatch reminds Of Josh Bilhngs's
mark that Ii IL better to know a whole lot of
things IL most of them things that amt So l
seeking admission to the University Club,
because | already member of It. Moreover.
s ! OF the charter members OF the club
I did not have TO seek admission. Lastly by the
bylaws Of the University Club. liquor cannot
either be bought given away in it on Sunday.
and that bylaw is strictly observed.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
HRS. STETSON MAKES DENIAL.
cHARACTERrZEs REPORTS ABOUT HER
DEAD HUSBAND AND HER MOTHER

'You don't know how glad am to see you, said
Mrs Augusta z. Stetson. first reader OF the Cnurch
of Christ. Scientist, yesterday to tribune re-
porter. She speaking at her home. NO. "a
West Seventy-second-st
I've sent fer representatives Of every newspaper
in the city to talk with them about very spiteful
story concerning my late husband and my mother
want you to contradict IT You WILL won't you?
We'll" continued Mrs. Stetson. quickly, the
statement was that when my husband. Frederick
J. Stetson died last July. we tried IN every possible
manner to keep his death a secret for rear the
knowledge OF his passing away would have a
bad effect on the followers of our science. Now.
that report is absolutely false 1t is cruel and
unwsrrantable thrust at all the members OF his
family Full publicity given 70 his burial. 1t
is also untrue that I kept him in the house great
of his illness. or that he was assigned
to rooms on top floor that visitors could not
see he was an invalid"
Did your husband Join your faith. Mrs.
StetsonT'
he did not He admitted that 1t was a grand
thing TO save people, but he expressed his
Willingness to accept the healing spirit OF Chris
tan Science He was perfectly willing that should
teach the cult but he never became convert. He
died from sunstroke July 6. OF course. Chris
tan Science might have saved him had he accepted
Then again that report had It that my
mother. Mrs Salome simmons was hopeless in
valid. II said that she remained helpless because
she would not let me cure her
Catching a glimpse of her mother in the hall
Mrs stetson called her. -
Mother, come here and show that you are no
invalid. All say she is splenddly preserved. Don
She mas no trace or decay IN her, ~, CO..
rs your mother Christian Scientist, Mrs Stet-
som" e,. g.. 80. ,o,,e,o- s1o,,,d
not try to convert one eighty-three years old
In the spirited discussion which folt9"ed !, Mrs @
500 as some had said. She said that her salary
was $500 year most Of which money E she G gave 70
ue1t she received no pay
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
EX-SENATOR WoLCoTT OUT OF POLITICS.
HIS BROTHER HENRY TO MAKE his HOME IN
THIS CITY.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


Denver Nov. n.-Edward o. Wolcott former
United States Senator. returned 10 Denver rom
the East yesterday evening. He was accompanied
BY his brother. Henry K. Wolcott According to
the latter the ex-senator has retired permanently
from politics. He will resume the practice OF Law
in this city.
People here do realize how closely the people
In the East watch Colorado conditions" said Henry
4 Wolcott- They know all about the legislatures
We put in charge of lawmaking. they know
about the governors. and they say that they can
not put money out here. and agree with them. 1
came to Colorado thtrty-two years ago; my home
is here: / love the State have the greatest af-
fectlon for people here but l shall not stay long
simply stand 1t To these things done
under Democratic rule.
1T is great pity that the people of Colorado
cannot the necessity Of electng people to the
Legislature and to the county offices who trust
estly and economically. Why don't they elect men
who never paid a of taxes. and the result
makes man feel as though there was nothing he
could do here
Henry r. Wocott will make his home in New
York He has been prominent in more important
business enterprises here than any other man in
the State MY brother is back to stay he con-
tnued IF he is still in politics don't know II. l
have been with him all the time for two weeks, and
have not heard him a word about politics.
believe he IS out OF it, except for such interest as
every citizen should take"
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
TWO WOMEN WHIP A MAN.
THEY CUT HIS FACE WITH RAWH1DES
AND THEIR BROTHER PUMMELs HIM

7;r --o,rer and their brother whipped
and purnmelled William Bauman. manager Oh dii
,,nto1-u department store. in Third-ave near olie
hundred-anGt tenth-st. yesterday noon just outsiue
tl,e store while A crowd of five hundred persons
looked on without interfering Bauman's face was
lashe6 terribly by rawhides and marked oy nasty
bruises They were all taken to Harlem court
The women are Bertha and Jenny Levy. and the
brother Edward Levy. all Of No 109 East One-hun-
dred-a -twenty-third-st Bertha Levy charged
Bauman with insulting her.
Bauman was stopped in front OF the store as he
was going out for luncheon by Bertha Levy. who
worked the for six years up to last IhurS-
day. She said to him:
Now. I want you to apologize to me for your in
suits"
You better do it right away. too, said her sister
Bauman drew back. and the girls say he struck
Jenny Bertha drew rawhide she had nhder hef
cloak and raned blows Baumans face, cutting
the skin and drawing blood Her sister also used
a whip with similar effect. Bauman staggered
backward. and met fierce blow in the face from
the brother. who followed the advantage up by
striking Bauman again after he had staggered
away out to the car track. He recovered just in
time to escape being run over by an electric car
A crowd had gathered. and it augmented constant
ly, The men. women and children formed circle
around the young and the two men. The
again and again over the face of the terrified man
who vany strove to ward off the blows of the raw
hides and the brothers fists.
The crowd did not interfere. but Policeman
O'Brien came up pushed his way through the
crowd; and stopped the conflict Bauman was
pitiabe sight.
In court Bertha Levy told Magistrate Hogan her
story She said Bauman had number of times
made insulting proposals to her. She said the last
time Thursday last, when he knocked her
down. She said she became unconscious, recovered,
and has been Ill since not returning to the store.
She
Judge I'm not the only woman he's made such
proposals to- and get lots of others 10 testify
they've been insulted by him
The said they had bought the whips for
a masquerad de ball. and had intention of using
them Bauman at that time. Bertha said she
exact apology.
You had no right to take the law into your
hands, said Magistrate Hogan
Bauman said the women approached him in the
street with their brother. and attacked him ith-
out warning. His attorney denied the insult
chargeS for him. He said Bauman was manager
Of the store and had one hundred and fifty en-
ployes under him.
Magistrate Hogan paroled the women and Levy
for examination on Saturday morning. When the
women were Informed that they were to answer to
charges Of disorderly conduct they almost swooned
away Their brother and policeman had to sup
port them. Bauman to a surgeon.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12

THE THREE MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANCEs O
CORPORATION COUNSEL CLARK's WIDOW

THE THREE MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANCEs OF
EX CORPORATION COUNSEL CLARK's WIDOW.
a faculty for mysterious disa ppearsnces has, ac-
cording to NJ Strassman, of No S53 Broadway,
characterized Mrs Clark widow of former Cor
poration Counsel William II. Clark, of this city
Strassman is counsel for Nine. Louise Borges, a
miliiner. whose store is in the Astor Court Build
Ing. in her suit to s5lO due her. she de-
clares, for millinery goods purchased by Mrs. Clark
in 1899
The first action was brought against Mrs. Clark
after her husbands death. Mrs. Clark. who
Ike" Eromme. Her defence offered then was that
as the gooos were purchased while her husband
was living, the charge should be brought against
his estate This plea sustained. and an
execution was given against her. Subsequently
supplementary proceedings were begun This time
Mrs. Clark was represented by Philbin Beekman
q Menken. the firm OF which the present District
Attorney is a member Through her counsel Mrs.
Clark agreed settle the account and began
weekly payments. After $50 had been thus paid
Clarks lawyers abandoned her case.
Coincident with the cessation of the weekly pay-
ments came Mrs. CIark's first disappearance An
process server. and after considerable lapse of
time Mrs. Clark was found at No. 152 West Sew
for four months bafed every effort to ind her
Seventy -ninth-st. and West End-ave. Mr. Strass-
man himself went to this place and sent up his
see him on the following evening For several
nights in succession Mrs. Clark played hide and
managed to get to the floor on Which Mrs Clark 5
apartments were situated. At his approach the
lights in Mrs; Clark's apartments were extn-
peared for the third time, and up the present
time has successfully evaded every effort of pro-
fessional process servers to discover her where
aboutS.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
FOREIGN CONNENT on LODGE.
HTS SPEECH CAUSES DIFFERENT EMOTIONS IN
LONDON AND BERLIN

Berlin. Nov. 1.-All the papers publish a
summary of Senator Lodges Boston speech
The "Berliner Tageblatt,'' pointing to the strong
emphasis laid upon the Monroe Doctrine and to
the extension of the same 10 coaIing stations,
says:
This corresponds fully with the extreme views
Of the yellow press and sounds most singular
from an American statesman who is an intimate
friend Of President Roosevelt. Such an inter-
probation of the Monroe Doctrine shows the
growth Of jingoism and a certain over-tension of
American self-consciousness ali the more strik-
ingly since the American papers for some time
have been discussing the acquisition of a naval
station in European or African waters.
London, Nov. 1.-THE Pail Mall Gazette"
this afternoon. referring to speech made by
Senator Lodge at Boston on Saturday last says:
II, as is believed, Mr. Lodges speech reveals
the mind Of President Roosevelt this country
Will have nothing to complain of The isthfnian
business will be settled next year in d manner
honorable and satisfactory to both countries,
which means, presume. that America will
get her own way in the matter The Monroe
Doctrine is to be sternly upheld by a great
navy, If need be. This s in the interest OF
peace AS the Monroe Doctrine does not af-
feet that part Of the American Continent which
belongs to the British Empire, the announcement
will cause no friction.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12

be locked up. Then Il that Buchanan got
into wrangle with the detective AMI told him
that he did not know his business and had to
stool pigeons in order to make raids on
places against which he had evidence
Milan and his friends had enough inhu-
to compel Magistrate Dooley, a Demo-
crat. to get out of bed at 3 o'clock in the
morning and hold court. in order that the pris-
might be released on bail. Buchanan de-
clares that Reynolds get evidence upon
which to base his charge that Milan was con-
ducting a gambling place. Reynolds however.
is on his mettle He believes that he make
a case against Milan and is bending all his
energies toward that end.
The case will come up for hearing Thurs
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
THIS TINE THE ALHsHoUSE ADMITS HII

AGED MAN WHOSE BIRTHDAY COMES ON ST MAR
TINS DAY. SUFFERED FROM RED TAPE.
Louis Martin who not allowed to enter the
almshouse on Sunday, told in yesterdays Trib-
une was finally admitted yesterday afternoon, the
mistake in the commitment papers being remedied
by Magistrate Pool in the Morrisania Police Court
1t was a curious coincidence that yesterday was
the old mans birthday and also the day observed
In Ireland St. Martins Day. Much sympathy
was expressed for Martin at Bellevue Hospital,
from which place he taken TO the almshOuse-
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
BOYS TURN FOOTP4DS.

SIX ARRESTED IN JERSEY CITY CHARGED WITH
KNOCKING DOWN AND RoBBING A WOMAN.
gang of young men knocked down and robbed
young woman IN Mercer-st.. near Varick-st., Jer-
sey City Sunday night and the police arrested John
Leach seventeen years old. of No. 81 Washington
St: James Scanlon. thirteen years old. Of No. 8
Morris-st-: Felix Vicarro. thirteen years old. ct
No 202 Westinghouse: Joseph Gaughran. fifteen
years old of No 515 Jersey-ave-; Frank Kennedy
thirteen years old. Of No 23I Van Vorst-st, and
Thomas Geraghty, twelve years old, OF No sfls
York-st. They were held yesterday until the police
can find the woman. who disappeared during the
excitement
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
DELAY IN WATER CoNTR4CF LOAN.
CONTRACTOR FOR JERSEY CITYs NEW xo7rS
NOT EXPECTED TO RAISE MONEY
BEFORE JANUARY.

1t rumored in Jersey City yesterday that p
H. Flynn. who has the contract for building the
new waterworks for Jersey City at Boonton will
probably be unable to the necessary loan of
s4.500O00 before the beginning of next year Edlow
W. Harrison, Mr.. Flynns engineer, said yesterday
that If the loan was secured the works would bs
COMPLETED and the water turned on in the winter
of 1903-'4
He also said that Mr.. Flynn intended to carry out
his contract. and that there would be trouble In
furnishing the city with water next October wbsn
the present temporary contract with the East Jsr.
sey Company would expire.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
SUED FOR BRINGING Up YOUNG WouAy

VERDICT IN FAVOR OF JAMES r CALDWELL.
THE STARTER
The suit brought by James F Caldwell the well
known racetrack starter. against Lillian Ash
Campbell Richard H. Martin and Robert Dyatt to
recover money spent by Mr.. Caldwell for the
schooling and other expenses of Estelle Campbell
the daughter Of William Campbell, came up before
Judge Freedman IN the Supreme Court yesterday
Mrs. Campbell is sued a resduary legatee OF
Mr.. Campbell while Martin and Dyatt are sued as
executors OF Mr.. Campbers will Campbell n
paper manufacturer. who died time ago. Lii
Han Ash Campbell and James f CaldwelFs first
wife sisters.
a long contest over the will of Mr Campbell was
finally settled.
According Mr.. Caldwell he took of Miss
Campbell from 1872 until 1898. Mr.. Campbell had In
strUCted him to spare expense In her education
and preparation for social life. After Miss Cam
pbe left the home OF Nr Caldwell. the latter al
leges that she owed unpaid balance Of S,sS 81.
for which he sued The jury returned verdict for
S2.5i6 Caldwell, the full sued for. with
interest
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
CHATNCEY KILMER DEAD.

Chauncey Kilmer, the straw paper manufa cturer,
died yesterday at his home. No. East Fifty-sev-
enth-st Mr. Kilmer had been driving yesterday
afternoon. and returning home about o'clock. he
had scarcely entered the house when he fell dead.
Mr.. Kilmer the pioneer straw paper manu-
facturer Of this country. He born in Rock
City Falls, Saratoga County n. T.. In 1916, He
leaves a widow. q son and a daughter.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
nvyFR FOR REPUBLICANS.

Elizabeth Nov. II CSpecfaD.-Hamilton Fish Kean'
chairman Of the Union County Executive Commit
tee will tomorrow night give dinner at the
Berkeley Hotel here 10 the members OF the county
committee and also those OF the city committee and
fhe Republican officials OF the county governor
Voorhees, Senator Kean ana Congressman Fo"ls. OWE
are expected to be present. together WIN SenaIos
cross Surrogate Parrot and sheriff Houston.
Franklin Murphy. the Governor-eiect mas also Oesl
It'd
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
FEET SHOT TO SHREDS.

Mount Holly. Nov. u.-Jacob Haveu1syer. ot
Jacobstown. while out cunning to-day, was acciden-
tally shot in the feet. and both had 10 De ampu-
tated. He was one Of partv Of several men, and
two or three OF them appeared 20 nave 1red az
ONCE Some one OF the charges tore HavemeyeTs
feet to shreds The injured man IS very weak from
loss OF blood. 5 his companions had 20 carry MIN
from the woods to the village before uedicai aid
could De obtained and the flow Of blood stopped.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
NEW BISHOP FOR MAINE HERE.

HE SAYS THE POPE IS IN GOOD HEALTH, DE-
SPITE HIS AGE.
Bishop O'Connell. formerly rector of the Amerf-
College in Rome, and lately elevated the
Maine bishopric, is the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He
arrived from Europe last week, and IS spending a
few days visiting New-York friends. He is his
way TO his field OF Iabors He said last night
that :he Pope in good health, considering his
advanced age. He became well acquainted with
the Pontif while stationed In Rome. and speaks
in the highest terms of his attachments.
Archbishop Ireland is also at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. When he asked If there was any news
about additional cardinals for America, he said:
There is just man in the world who tell
about that-the Pope ASK him
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
GENERAL sEWELL GETTING BETTER.

Recent reports about General sewers health were
-atber depressing TO his friends. but they VIII oa
encouraged to read this statement from MS secTe-
tarv H J. Rumrille: ,.
..The general is at AshevilIe. y c. and our laS
news from him is quite encouraging as TO MS Phys
cal Improvement In a few months ne VIII pi0O3'
bIv be able to resume his duties
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
GRAND JURY TO LOOK INTO pRrua aR,rS
THIRTY sU,iMoNsEs FOR WITNESSES .,o,--

THIRTY sUMMoNsEs FOR WITNESSES Asor-r
DEMOCRATIC FIGHT IN ESSEX cor-S-v
The Essex County grand jury yesterday ,.x.,
about thirty sum-nonses to witnesses 70 -.
tify about the alleged Democratic primary fr,uS.
and irregularities charged against the n.-.-
opponents of Mayor Seymour. There wera e..-
one aff1davits taken by z. L. Price Poliee Irs.is
lambert and others Immediately after the ygSs-
material primaries and produced at Trenton in tha
contest ever the sedtinr of the Essex deIsra.s.
1t is said that all these afdavits are now In ~
possession of the grand jury - 'ns
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12

CHARGE OF MAINTAINING NUISANCE AGAI,
1 BROUGHT AGAINST CLERGYMAN.


Tne Rev William P. Mackay. Of No 81 Grant
ave. Brooklyn. who owIts few goats and keeps
them en- his little place the Queens Borough
line was defendant in the Gates-ave. court again
yesterday. charged with maintaining nuisance.
After fifteen or twenty witnesses had testified in
various ways to the number OF goats they
believed were in Mr. Mackays preserve Magis-
trate Fl1rlong ruled that the complaint well
grounded He then suspended sentence.
Henry II. Rfker. builder and real estate pro-
rnote-. who lives at No. So Grant-ave.. was the
complainant He declared that the minister's goats
were altogether plentiful and too unceremoni-
Gus around the neighborhcod. and could be toll
Grated The minister owned to having two
nanny goats. billy goat and kid. but said
that they were gentle and inoffensve beasts.
About eight weeks Mr.. Mackays neighbors
made a complaint against him TO the Health De-
part1nent, saving that his stock farm was unsan-
ttary. Dr.. Black sanitary superintendent made
az unannounced visit 20 the farm and came
away delighted with the neat and tidy way in
which everything kept. Ee refused to take
any action against the proprietor.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
vB. F4G4y COMING HONE

1Iavorelect Pagan of Jersey City will return thls
week from his trip taken TO obtain rest af'er
his arduous campaign. The list OF possolse oiii' -
low 5siIy but nothing Official is known
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
ALL DEMOCRATS OFT IN BERGEN COUNTY.
REPUBLICAN SHERIFF TAKES OFFICE TO-DAY At
NOON.

Hackensack. Nov Il (SpeciaD-The last Demo-
cratic officehoder of Bergen County will retire to
private life tomorrow at noon. Sheriff Van Bus
kirk is that person. He was the only Democrat
elected 10 Office three years ago At the recent
election Charles r. Solely was elected Sheriff by q
handsome majority. Mr. Solely will be sworn iE at
Hackensack by judge Zabriskie tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
THE STEAMER BoVTC IN PORT.

The steamer Bowie. OF the White Star Line
passed inside Sandy Hook at an early hour this
morning.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
NEW-JERSEY NEWS.
MURPHY TO BE HUGH IN TRENTON
II" oI0 LIH4NUIN SHOULD RE
STATE CAPITAL.

G9yernor-elect Franklin Murphy said vss,.-.
at Newark that nc intended TO make arranpsr1s-.y
by which large part of his time couid - H'S ~
az trenton during his term of office NJ spent
oeiieVes that the Governor of the State sb ii pay
main as much as possible at the State canitai re,
there Is possibility that he will establish q ann
there. 0A1oH q nome