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New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
CAPTAINS ASK FOR TINE.
GHEIR CASES ADJOURNED UNTIL To-
MORROW.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY PHILBIN NOW INVES-
TIGATING TRANSFERS OF over
JEALOUS" POLICEMEN.

The cases against Police Captains Westervelt and
1ierlihy, which have been taken up by District
.Attorney Philbin. adjourned yesterday by
Magistrate Cornell i'm the Centre-st court until
to-norrow, at the request of their counsel, Fred
erick B. House There discussion with
regard TO the hour, and 1890 o'clock was finally
agreed upon. Captain westervelts case will come
up first. AS this is settled the charges
ngainst Captain Herlfhy will he taken up
The charge against Westervelt is the outgrowth
pf the raid made by Mr. Philbn the poolroom at
No. % Dey-st., known as the Parole Club. On the
evidence of John R. Wood. detective OF the COM
1nittee OF Five and several policemen arrested in
the place. the District Attorney expects to prove
fhat Captain Westervet guilty of derelictfon
tof duty in failing to suppress the gambling resort
Captain Herlihys failure TO suppress vice In the
''red light" district Eldridge-st. station. during
THE time he was in charge Of IT, is the basis OF the
scompaint against him.
Mr.. Philbin said that affidavits ready yet.
tand no charges had been drawn up Mr.. House
asked that copies of the complaints be given him.
Mr.. Philbin said this would done before to-
morrow.
Assistant District Attorney Osborne said to the
reporters:
These captains under arrest II isn't
proper TO say that they arraigned They are
here in answer 20 summons which is technically
fonly request the part of a magistrate for them
ito appear before him. There papers in the
case. No complaints have been drawn. This is
merely investigation 10 find out whether there
ds ground upon which to issue warrants.
Mr. Philbin is also investigating the of the
patrolmen who were recently transferred from
Captain schI1itlberser's precinct after they had
Brann dismissed the charge against Mr.. Kelley,
sthe saloonkeeper arrested. but Mr.. Phbin been
fGethering new evidence. and will ask Ma gistrate
hcase.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
MAYOR SEYMOUR NANDANUsRn
ISSUE INVOLVED is SALE OF PROPERTY
] TAXES

Mayor James NJ Seymour Of Newark ha. ~
mandamused by the Supreme Court OF New-ys
TO certify to the costs fled by Charles Rieru.-
the case of a purchase of some Newark nro,
owned by the B. NJ. Shanley estate Just;.s ~
filed the decision directing the writ to issue v..,
day. MIR. Bierman bought the property in ara,,,
at Nos. 1,1so ard 11S Broad-st.. in 1889 IN h.vs>
been sold for taxes. Last May the execu,cr J.
the estate redeemed the realty. prote., -
filed against the payment of the costs and o,A
expenses. 1924 30. but he paid sa5 S char,.a ~
search fees When Mr.. Bierman called Tor N.
money he could not get 1t. as the Mayor had w..
approved the bill of costs. he is required IA A.
under the Martin act The Mayors decl,n,,,so
based on the ground that the fees were e,o-
bitant-
AS Mr.. Bierman could not get his monev :,
applied for a writ of mandamus before Chief Ins ~
tice Depue on June 80, 1900. rule to show csus
having been granted testimony taken heto.e
Supreme Court Commissioner Samuel F. Bissiows
The court argued that the Mayor was NOT ho,,i
to approve the claims fled but ii held thar ~
was bound TO oppose some fees and 10 audi, ~ Ss
charges. Two similar cases have appeared sincs
the Bferman case came up, and Justice Forr's
decision is the first judicial determination OF ths
point involved. so far as IL applies directly TO ths
act in question.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
PRINCETON TRIANGLE CLUBS NEW PLAY
"THE KING OF PoMERU" TO BE GIVEN AT
ORANGE AND IN NETWORK.

ORANGE AND IN NEw-YoRK-
Princeton. April 16 (SpeciaD.-The final dress re-
hearsal OF The King Of Pomeru,' to be given by
the Triangle Club in Orange. N j., tomorrow. and
at the Carnegie Lyceum in New-York on Saturday
held in the casino last night, before the COM
mittee of the faculty. The play Is decided sue
cess. Louis /. Matthews and Howard M. Saylor
of Philadelphia. both members of the senior class
wrote the music, while the libretto is the work OF
two other seniors. r. S. Thompson. Of New-York
and R. P. Swofford. of Missouri.
The most effective acting is shown by W. o.
Morse. Won Getzi. and the most charming lady
Of the cast is G. T. Bispham, the Countess
de Mon,aine. c. S. Lawton. as the Prince.
Muckleheim also play their parts well. The chorus,
for weeks by r. o. Jenkins. Of the Sargent
School of Acting The dances by the chorus are
due to his suggestion The performance as whole
Is considered by the students to be the best ever
given by the Triangle Club. The cast is as follows
Count Getzi. arch conspirator. ....-.W O. Morse
Marquis de Blmbeau. his companion. CT Young
Duke Fnignski his companion. f. A Moran
Rudolph realm W. B. Chamberlain
Jean Meyerstein landlord A lewisohn
Fritz Flander. V1liager.
tt'enudit'
Countess Montane fancee Prince. C. T. Bspham
Frieda Muckehem Primrose Of Porneru katzennaen
Countess Muckleheim. her mother. ..-C. h. Granns
Kate Meyersten, a tavern maid. e. Cooke
Villagers, courtiers etc.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
SPRING RECEPTION AT MUSEUM OF ART
EXHIBITS TO BE so ARRANGED THAT THE GIF,T
OF LAST YEAR MAY BE READILY


the spring reception at the Metropolitan Museum
OF Art will be held on May s, and the exhibits
now being arranged that the members ex-
anime the various gifts that have been received by
the museum in the last year. On the same day
there will be loan exhibition of pictures, among
which will be included Munkaczy's Death of Mo-
zart lent by General Russell A. Alger The
hibitions will be opened to the public on May T.
1t is expected in time TO have the contents of the
present building confined TO pictures and casts
only. and TO put the other collections in the new
wing facing Fifh-ave. This wing 1t Is thought will
De completed in year, and preparations for the
new disposition OF the exhibits already being
made The Lafayette and Washington collections
nave been removed and the room where they were
mas been made part of the picture gallery. The
statues have been taken away from the entrance
han and exhibits of glass and pottery being
put in their places. There many casts of bits
OF architecture and statuary stored in the cellar
OF the building. and IL is hoped that the new ar
Iansenent will make room for them on the ground
floor.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
SAYS BRITISH DESECRATED CHURCH.

Captain Otto Vossberg. OF the Transvaai
State Artillery. is at the Hotel Imperial lie met
Montagu White on the voyage to this country ana
talked over the situation in South Africa To-day
Ca plain Vossberg. who because of wounds is
unfit for further active service with the Beers Will
leave here for New-Orleans. At the Hotel Imperial
last night after general talk the action OF the
British South Africa and the resources and needs
Of the Beers. he said:
The British recently desecrated the Lutheran
Church at Rusterly Mission. The Tomnlies took
the church organ. and while one of them played
others danced to the music with the kaflr girls AT
Lichtenberg they desecrated a cemetery by making
II a cattle pen.
Our winter begins in May and ends in Sep
tember. The Beers will take to the hills until II Is
over They have little baggage 10 impede them,
while the British troops weighted down. We
will play havoc with them when the winter sets In
The captain denied that General De Wet is in
sane.
He is the most dangerous insane man that Eng
land coped with" he said General De Wet
Is a military genius President Steyn is a giant. He
is the ablest man in South Africa The recent cleo
ton much derided in London. perfectly
legal Boer Independence is certain
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
ANOTHER BRIDGE CRUSH SUGGESTION

1T is THAT INCOMING PASSENGERS LEAVE TRAIN
BY FRONT CAR.
The grand Jury Is stil considering the crushes
at the Bridge entrances and exits though it did
not formally take up the subject In yesterdays de-
lherations.
The suggestion has been made 70 Vice-President
Skitt OF the Manhattan Railway Company, regard
ing the crush the City Hall station Of the ele-
waited road. thlt all passengers incoming trains
the City Hall station shall leave the train by
the front car. or that nearest the engine Ihese
passengers will get of the new narrow plat
forms and will not meet passengers who are going
uptown The balance of the suggestion lS that
the uptown bound passengers their train by
the nearest the engine. or that furthest from
the which the incoming passengers leave
The grand jury has appointed committee or
procedure from among its members. which Will WISH
the bridge and find out the conditions.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
NJ a b oS any - ).
SIDEBOARDS

We have about twenty patterns of fine
mahogany sideboards that are to be closed
out. They are from the best manu-
facturers in America, and all the pieces
are of new design and in fine finish.
They will give refinement and con-
venience to any dining-room they enter.
Yet see how little the prices are today:
At $35, from S5o-Nine mahogany sidebozrds;
top ASKS in-; long linen drawer; 3 small
drawers, cupboardS; claw feet; top has
long shelf, with claw foot columns; French pat
tern plate mirror, l6x44 in. ; highly polished
At $50, from S70-Seven mahogany sid-boards
shaped front base; top SKIS in long linen
drawer; l drawer lined for silver, 2 small
drawers, l wine drawer, 2 cupboards; claw f-et
top has shelves; French pattern plate mirror,
4ox20 in. finely carved, highly polished
AT $50, from S45-Mahogany, small size; French
plate mirror; drawers, cupboards.
AT $40, from S6O-Mahogany; swell front and
ends; 5 closets, 2 drawers; claw feet; French
pattern plate mirror.
At $40, from S65-Mahogany; shaped 'front.' and
top; drawers, cupboards; ornamental top
with shelves and 3 French plate mirrors
At $50, from S7O-Mahogany; Colonial design
shaped front; 7 drawers and 2 cupboards; =
shelves on top; l large mirror.
At 500, from S90-Mahogany; Colonial design;
swell front; 3 drawers and wine drawer; double
cupboards; French plate mirror.
AT $oO from S85-ColoniaI design; 3 drawers
and double cupboard; heavy base; plain top;
large mirror
AT $40, from SlOO-Mahogany; Colonial design;
mirror.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
II. JULES SIEGFRIED'S VISIT.
RAILROAD. HE WILL BE TAKEN TO
MANY POINTS OF INTEREST.

Jules Siegfred, former Minister of Commerce OF
France, who arrived in this city Saturday was
: the guest Monday luncheon Of George H.
Daniels, general passenger agent of the New-York
Central Railroad.
The luncheon. at / o'clock. given the
! Transportation Club in the Hotel Manhattan. The
party met in the Office of Mr. Daniels in the Grand
Central Station. and after inspection of the
: many otices and the sheds in the railroad
!. buildings, went 70 the clubrooms. Among the
guests were Jules Segfried, his son, Andre Sieg-
fried journalist of Paris: Robert Donald Editor of
The Municipal Journal London; J. NJ Cornell
. O. a. Mygatt. c. T. Hennig. consulting chemist OF
krupps. Essen. Germany; the Rev. DR.. Josiah
Strong, ]. Christensen. controller of the New-York
. Central: DR.. William II. Toiman. Captain A. H.
: Mattox and g. Warburton. manager of the New
York Central Railroad Mems Building.
NJ siegfried has come to the United States for a
Two months stay. study trade and industrial
coholuons In the United States. After luncheon he
SPOKE IN a complimentary way of this city and
country Ihs week he is to be the guest of the
New- fork Central. Yesterday he made inspec-
@ Ion OF Briarclin Farms, TO study dairy products.
OF j q q j. NJ Cornell. at Cold Spring: in the af-
ternoon West Point will be visited and then Buff
lao and NIAGARA Falls, visiting the Pan-American
Imposition buildings and the New-York Central
- ana Pullman Palace Car shops On Friday visit
70 The shops Of the General Electric COMPANY at
Schenectady, VIII be made On Saturday Governor
city. " ' ~ >-N
The party, who will travel in a private car as
guests or the New-york Central and Pullman com
panies. are NJ. Cambon. French Ambassador: I NJ
Cornell. O. A. Mygatt. c. T Henne the Rev DR.
JOSIAH strons. Captain A H. Mattox and DR. Will
passenger agent OF the New-York Central viii have
charge OF the party. ~
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
URGES CITY TO ACCEPT CARNEGIE GIFT.

At meeting last evening OF the Social Reform
Club at No As University Place, J. K. Pauldng In
the chair, a resolution adopted that the city
should accept the gift OF Andrew Carnegie to es-
tabish branch libraries. Another resolution adopt
ed indorsed the action taken by the Outdoor
Recreation League protesting against the aIiena-
ton of any grounds adjacent to schools for any
pllrposes other than those for which such grounds
were originally acquired and set apart, namely to
give to the children a modcun. Of air. light and
recreation.
On the subject Should the City Maintain a
Branch Library SYSTEM r. r Bowker said the
thought that the majority of his hearers would
agree with him that most of the colossal fortunes
should not have been made. but he supposed Mr..
Carnegie's fortune was of the ceanest fortunes
ever made. II question whether the city
needed all the branch libraries contemplated right
away but II was not the intention to provide them
ali at once The Carnegie plan relieved the people
from providing for the buildings, and there was
much to be said for II.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17

NAMES OF SPEAKERS AT THE ANNIVERSARY
DINNER AND SOME OF THE GUESTS
The speakers at the Grant dinner. to be held at
the WaldorfA General Grants birthday,
April q, will be Congressman c. B. Lands. of
Indiana, who will respond to the toast of Grant
Clark Howell Editor OF The Atlanta Constitu-
ton" who will respond TO the toast. Grants Life
Peace Lesson; ex Senator William f.
Chandler, OF NewHampshire who will respond TO
the toast National Hopefulness" and Brgadier-
General Joseph Wheeler, L; S. A. retired. who
will respond the toast. Progress OF Our Coun-
try During the Last Third of Century"
Some of the guests will Re Secretary OF War
Root ex-Attorney General Griggs. Major General
John r. Brooke. Major Gen sral II. c. Corbin Rear
Admiral Albert S. Barker, Major-General o. o.
Howard, L. S. Grant, jr., and others.
Tickets for the dinner can be obtained on appca-
ton to George II. Taylor. secretary. No 43 Cedar
st. The dinner will be IN the ballroom OF the
hotel and a large attendance is assured
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
II lie Says So

Don't doubt your doctor. If you haven't
perfect confidence in him, get another. If
you have just the one you like, ask him
this straight, plain question:
"What do you think of Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla ?"
If he says it's good for tired people, good
for purifying and enriching the blood,
good for weak nerves, and good for build.
ing up the general health, then remember
his advice. Perhaps one of these days
you will want to profit by il.
tlA AZ lfsgyt4A J. c. AVER CO.. Lowell Ma.s
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
PRESIDENT PATTON GOES WEST.

Princeton. April Is (SpeciaD-Dr. Patton left
Princeton this morning for extended trip IN the
West The furthest point which he will visit IN
the interest Of the university will be Denver This
is the first time any university officer has gone
thus far on college business President Patton
will be guest of the Candle Light Club, In
Denver. On April q he will preach for DR.. Coyle.
of that city. He will be entertained at luncheon
at the annual reunion Of the Princeton Club Of
Colorado. On the return trip he will spend sew
eraI days in Chicago, and, on April IS. will preach
in the Franklin Avenue Presbyterian Church. of
baltimore He expects 10 be back in Princeton on
April % On May he will deliver the address at
the opening of the chapel OF the Theological Semi
nary, Richmond. Va
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
Lillian COrSetS ~

Comfort and good looks are two ira-
portant considerations in the successful
corset. Particularly so. when combined.
for Summer wear. The Lillian" al
ways easy, yet perfect fitting. offers both
absolute comfort and utmost grace IN
these new Summer models:
sl.7s-Of strong net; shor. and long waist
S22s-Of fine lightweight net; extra long waist
Same in batiste, So.
S2.5O-Short corset of hne batiste low bust;
short hips.
S2.5O-Of tape; short and long waist; low bust i;
long over hips.
S2.25-Of batiste medium waist; long hips
S375-Of batiste; medium low bust; short hips;
no side steels; straight front; trimmed with
lace.
S45O-Straighs front corset of hne batiste; low
bust; extra long over hips; trimmed with lace.
second floor. Tenth street
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
LAST CABLE RAISED.

GALE OF WIND MADE WORK A TRIFLE SLOWER
THAN ON TWO PREVIOUS OCCASIONS.
The last of the three wire cables which will sup
port the working footbridge on the New East
River Bridge put In place yesterday after
noon II lay on the river bottom In a curved posi-
ton and as a. gale OF wind was blowing at the
time of the lifting the progress OF the work was
slower than the other cables The drum at the
Brooklyn anchorage began revolving at ia p. m.
and in eight minutes the cable was hanging be
tween the two towers
The work of laying the footbridse, which will
take sooOo feet of timber. will begin as quickly as
possible, and 1t is expected ttat the laying OF the
main cables will be begun by July l. There will
be FIVE thousand steel wires in each of the four
mai
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
SENATOR SEWELL'S HEALTH.

United States Senator Sewell, who has been
spending time at Hot Springs. Va. In the hope
of benehting hi. health which has been much run
down of late, WILL IL is expected return 10 his
home In Camden. N j., on Thursday or Friday OF
this week If his health is sufficiently improved 70
make the journey. he intends. after brief stay IN
Camden to sail for Europe This trip has always
been beneficial him, and II is said that, although
much anxiety to his condition Is felt there is nc
reason for believing that he will not regain his
health which has been impaired not only by over
work but also by the growth OF hstula, which
has been removed.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
GOTERNoR ALIENS sTArEMENT DENIED

Ponce, Island of Porto Rico, April 1.-THE Cham
Der OF Commerce met yesterday in response to a
special call and discussed the commercial and
general conditions OF the island The administra
ton of Porto Rico criticised. and IT was re-
solved send dispatch to Washington denying
and attempting to disprove the statements OF
Governor Allen and Secretary Hunt In regard TO
the prosperity OF Porto Rico. The Chamber or
Commerce of Ponce also teegraphed TO the Cham
bers of Commerce of San Juan and Mayaguez TO
cooperate similar lines.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
OIL STOCKS IN NEW-oRLEANs EXCHANGE

citement aroused here to-day when Beau
mont oil stocks were for the first time listed the
New-Orleans Stock Exchange. Only three COM
panics had compiled with the rules and had their
stock called. but the entire exchange assembled in
honor OF the OCCASION and a number OF other COM
panies are already knocking for admission. An ef-
tort WAS Also made to form oil pit in the Cot
ton Exchange. but was voted down as unnecessary
since the entire exchange resolves itself into an oil
Dit as soon as exchange hours are over.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
PRIVATE VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.
.rffE REV. DR. WARREN SAYS THERE SHOULD BF
ONE IN EVERY PARISH.

A PRIVATE VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.
THE REV. DIR. WARREN SAYS THERE SHOULD BE
ONE IN EVERY PARISH.
The eighth annual meeting Of the Union Settle
s,aent was held night in the Settlement house.
No 235 East One-hundred- and -fourth-st- The Rev.
DR. Charles Cuthbert Hall, president of the Union
Theological Seminary. presided, and In his opening
address said that the Settlement never in SO
prosperous a condition as at the present time
The report OF the treasurer. Robert c. Ogden.
showed that the receipts for the fiscal year end
ing on March 81 were s12,5e7, and the expenditures
s14o71. leaving a deficit of sl.5o4 He added that
which had been sufficient make up the deficiency.
The Rev. Dr. E. Walpole Warren, rector OF St.
James's Protestant Episcopal Church said in the
of his remarks:
Not long since my bishop. Bishop Potter sug-
Tee. / reason why there should not be
private vigilance committee in every parish in the
city, whose business it would be to look after the
doings OF the saloons to ascertain whether or not
every moral and human law properly enforced.
j hope before long union of all the CHURCHES
in the city on these matters.
He suggested that only public baths should
be established. but public washhouses.
The old board of directors as reelected, fol-
lows The Rev DR. Charles Cuthbert Hall, presi-
dent; Cleveland II. Dodge. ce-president: the Rev.
Chauncey ". Goodrich. secretary, and Robert c.
Ogden. treasurer.
The Rev William E McCord who has been the
head worker of the Settlement since its foundation.
offered his resignation, and the Rev. Gaylord
: Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn. chosen as
Ibis successor.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
RoUGH WEATHER, NOT LEAK. TO BLAME

II said at the office of the Bridgeport Steam
boat Company yesterday that the steamer Rose
dale put In City Island on Monday night owing
to the rough weather and not because of leak.
The Rosedale went to Bridgeport early yesterday
morning, and then returned this city. Captain
Witherwax reported that only a part of the pas
sengers took the train for Bridgeport the re-
mainder staying the steamer all night.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
IAR0R WANTS THREE CENT TrNNEL FARE

A communication was received from the Central
Federated Union at the Council meeting yester-
day in which the union protested against any de-
cison on the rapid transit tunnel to Brooklyn un
less provision is made for three cent fare - .
The of members caused a call or
the house and several side remarks were made
relative to the arrest of members so that they
might live wi Councilman Brtce.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
JERSEY CITY'S WATER CONTRACT

Corporation Counsel Allan L. McDermott sub.
mitted opinion to the Jersey Street and Water
Board yesterday regarding the proposed modihca-
ton Of the water under the Of the ast
legislature enable the contractor to nan-
cial aid for this undertaking He argued that the
CITY should have the entire flow of the Rockaway
River but the Morris Canal Company claims the
right TO draw the Rockaway River Mr.. Nc
Dernott said that If the courts sustain the claim
of the canal company the contractor should be COM
PEELED acquire the companys rights for the city
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
BOUGHT PLOT NEAR THE TRADE SCHOOLS.

Mrs Ellen s. Auchmuty yesterday bought plot
of ground near the New-York Trade Schools in
First-ave.. from William C. Schermerhorn. for N1.-
ooe The plot is about 50 by 100 feet. and is the
south side OF xty-seventh-st., short distance
west of First-ave. 1t could not be learned last
night whether building to be used by the schools
would be built on the site.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
GREAT HARDSHIPS N MEXICAN PRISON

San Diego Cal. April 16 (SpeciaD-Ragged and
penniless Captain Thronsan arrived here to-day
after eighteen months spent In a Mexican prison
at Esenada He and his crew were captured by the
ennboat Democratic while they were poaching
euano from an island within Mexican territory.
Thronsan received a years term but this was
tended 70 eighteen months. Il was treated like A
wild animal said Captain Thronsan For my
whole term had only suit of clothes and one
blanket to cover me- My bed was the concrete floor
of my cell When my money was gone they gave
me an allowance of % cents Six weeks before my
release this stopped. and lived on bread and
New-York tribune., 1901-04-17
TROLLEY FROM HoBoKEy TO HAcKEssacr

The Bergen Turnpike Company contemplates
constructing a trolley line on the Turnpike from
Hoboken to Hackensack- The directors yes
terday at the ONCE of the New-Jersey Title and
Guarantee Company in Jersey City and executed
a mortgage for 81 900. 600 IN favor OF the trust
company which will advance the money secured
by collateral bonds OF the Turnpike Company.