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New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
TRIED TO HELP HIS ELECTION.
WHY PLAINTIFF IN DIVORCE SUIT RE-
TURNED TO HOME OF CANDIDATE
FOR JUDGESHIP.

Mrs. Mary n. Fish who has brought suit
for an absolute divorce from Leonard f. Fish,
a lawyer. of Fultonvie, Montgomery County
yesterday received an award of S15 month as
alimony and $3.50 counsel fee, pending the trial
of her suit. from Justice Fitzgerald. in the Su-
preme Court. The defendant was a candidate
for County Judge in Montgomery County at the
latest election. and defeated. He was Dis
trict Attorney of Montgomery County from 1898
to 1899 and is a son of rockingham Fish, the
Supreme Court Justice who died April 26.
1895
Mrs Fish was. prior TO her marriage, on April
Is, 1895 Miss Mary Mills. She asserts that her
husband has been unfaithful to her for some
years. but particularly cites occasion when
she says Mr. Fish registered and occupied a room
at the Globe Hotel Albany, in March. with a
woman whose name she does not know. Mrs
Fish says that articles of separation We're exc
cuted some time ago. under which he to pay
her $50 month.
Mrs. Fish places her husbands income from
his profession at $1,000 a year. She character
ICES him a most immoral and dangerous man
She admits that she consented to stay at her
husbands home, in Fultonville. for several days
prior to ana until the day after election, in
order to put down the scandal current in the
neighborhood to her absence from his home.
but in spite of this he was defeated.
In one OF his letters written to Mrs. Fish beg
ging her TO return to him. he said;
Please come back to me- Mary. l fear that
cannot live without you. Let us live for each
other. | know will be happy. II seems as
Napoleon treated Josephine you treating
me Napoleon expected greater happiness and
success, but 1t was the beginning of the downfall
of both
Mrs. Fish says that her husband wanted her
to consult a cairvoyant. but she refused to
do So Fish wrote on August 21. 1900 accord
ing to letter in evidence. saying the nomina-
ton for County Judge would be made Sep
tember II. and added
If you are not here at least the day before
that time it will be extremely perious. 1t is
more than likely that some other candidates.
who are resOrting to all kinds of foul means to
prevent my nomination. will seize hold of the
story that separated divorced. They
desperate This story would accomplish
what other villanOuS deeds have failed to effect.
If you are still away the of the con-
vention gossip will be inevitable, which will
unquestionably my Republican enemies to
work my ruin.
Mr.. Fish says he has never violated his marital
obligations. and that he took a room at the
Globe with the woman who is the unnamed CO.
respondent. at the request OF Mrs. Fish's legal
advisers. He denies that there was any wrong
doing between them, and alleges that Mrs.
Fish's detectives there waiting 10 see him
register and obtain the evidence necessary for a
divorce.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
MANY RESCUED FROM 4 FIRE.
MEN SHOVE WOMEN ASIDE TO GET DOWN
FIRE ESCAPES FIRST

The three story and attic brick building at No 81
Bleecker-st.. I'm which nearly seventy persons We're
working at the time. caught fire at II a. m yes
terday. The ground floor Of the place is occupied
as a saloon known the House of Congress
The second foor used by Joseph Wallner a
maker Of caps Hc and his wife and two girls.
Jessie and Annie Kirk. and about fifteen others
were present when the fire started. The third
and attic floors occupied respectively by
J Bittan a fur manufacturer, and Siegel Brothers
fur trimmers.
The fire was first by Mrs. Wallner In the
hallway and the stairs leading from the second
floor. There immediate rush for the IRE
scapes OF which there only two. Spectators
saw that the men fought with the women in their
haste TO reach the street first. Mrs Wallner and
the Kirk sisters were the last 10 leave the build
ing and were helped down by Frank Gittleman'
enployed by the Universal Novelty Company. at
No 577 Broadway. who climbed by a penny-in-the-
slot machine the awning supports ana ADJUSTED
the ladder or the fire escape from their window.
He was assisted by Edward Hazltt, an eN-volun-
teer fireman. now employed on the subway, ana
Peter Newman, of No. 40 West Twenty -nftl-St'
Annie Kinks hand was severely cut by glass
Mr. Rittan had difficulty in getting his wife down
the fire escape. She had sister who lost her lie
i'm an East Side fire last summer. and. remember
ing this was panic stricken. She is A large woman
and Mr. Bittan who is small man. had dlrl-
Guilty in keeping her from jumping 10 the street.
The damage is estimated at about 5000
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
THE PRINT CLOTH MARKET.

Fall River, Mass, March (SpecaD.-Brokers
report week of extreme dulness in the local print
cloth market. The demand was light from be-
ginning end of the week. and the sales will
not exceed hundred thousand pieces All OF
them were odds. for regulars were not called for
at any figure. The manufacturers are now face
TO face with situation that is serious, 10 say the
least of 1t. Cotton cloth is not wanted just now.
and Fall River is getting its full share of the
lar goods were recently reduced in price, but
there has been no Improvement in the business.
The cut appeared 10 be a loss to manufacturers
when returns for what has been sold constd-
cred. The sales for the last few months have not
been in excess OF half the production. that the
cloth is piling up at an alarming rate The sur
plus Is confined mostly to regular goods. Wide
o6ds and some grades of narrow weaves sell we'll,
and The policy of the mill in continuing
turn out much of the regulars when the odds
are wanted Is being Questioned Printers are not
in evidence at all If they in need of much
cloth they are getting IL elsewhere Events of this
week were watched with interest. especially by
the business men of the city. The annual meet
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
THREATENED HER WITH IMPRISONMENT.
JUSTICE TRUAX c'oMPELs A WOMAN TO SIGN
HER TESTIMONY on PAIN OF COMMITMENT

JUSTICE TRUAX coMPELs A WOMAN TO SIGN
HER TESTIMONY on PAIN OF COMMITMENT.
Because she refused aifix her signature 10 tes-
tmony given by her in supplementary proceedings
Marie Mckenzie Enrght threatened with com
mitment TO Ludlow Street Jail for contempt of
court by Justice Truax in the Supreme Court yes
terday morning Enright had been under
going examination TO her ability settle judg
ment obtained against her by James S. Morgan for
$500 She is the wife Of Henry NJ. Enright. who
is connected with John Mitchell, the Fifth-ave
publisher. Morgan is related TO Mrs. Enright.
Morgan, it appears. had trouble with his wife
and they separated Mrs. Erright. according 10
the testimony. advised Morgan take a trip TO
Ireland. She told him TO leave his money and his
child with her and that she would take care of
both. Morgan he says gave her $500. his life's
savings.
Subsequently Morgan returned from Ireland and
demanded his money. Mrs. Enright refused TO give
Il back, and he brought suit and obtained iudg-
ment which. with interest and costs. amounted 10
$3.50. The appealed. and finally Justice
McAddm made an order directing the defendant
10 appear and be examined In supplementary pro-
discover what had become OF s.. 900 which Mrs En-
right received In suit against Brooklyn street
railway company. Mrs. Enright asserted that she
has returned Morgan his money in small sums
which he has lost on the races.
When the examination had been completed the
plainuf's counsel appeared before Justice TruaX
tmony, saying that she wanted week to read 1t
over Counsel for Mrs Enright said that il had
taken several days 10 finish the examination, and
that his client did not wish sign 1t until she had
read IL carefully. Justice TruaX ordered that Mrs
Enright sign her 4stimony before 12 o'clock on
pain Of Imprisonment for contempt. This she finally
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
GENERAL WHEELER TO RETIEw TIE 9TH

arranging for a review OF the regiment by General
Joseph Wheeler L. S. A. (retred). Company r
will give its first annual entertainment and ball
the week after Easter. Second Lieutenant George
NJ Pollard, Of Company c. has passed the board
With the commissioning of Lieutenant Pollard
Company will for the first time in a long while
have full set OF officers. The baseball team OF
the University of New-York will play an exhibition
game with the nine Of the 9Th at the armory on
the evening OF March is.
The candidates for the neutenan -colonelcy of
the 9Th Regiment growing rate that
threatens include all the active officers and
few from the supernumerary list Captain J. J.
Byrne OF Company has been generally men
toned The fight may become hot that il will
lie necessary to go outside of the regiment for a
candidate. and IN Is said that Colonel Morris has
his eye several officers in other regiments who
may be called upon IL occasion demands II.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
KILLED OVER A FEW CENTS
ForrR EMPLOYEES OF A BowERY REsTAU-
RANT CHARGED WITH MAN
SLAUGHTER.

George Gale thrty-seven years old. laoorer,
OF Providence. r. L.. assaulted by james
Frendsen. the manager Of the Surprising Cohee
House. at No. 30 Bowery. and three other en-
yloyes OF that place at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning because he refused TO pay for some
coffee and crullers. He died from the effects OF
his injuries Three Of the men dragged the body
OF Gale 20 the hallway of No. Al Bowery. II is
alleged There II was so placed as 70 give the
suppression that the man had fallen downstairs
md received injuries which caused his death.
The assault and the taking Of the body TO the
hallway were witnessed by a number Of persons
who testified against the four men in the Essex
Market police court where they arraigned
yesterday morning.
The restaurant is owned by Samuel T Sitterly
OF No "a Seventh-st.. who runs in the rear OF
the restaurant the "PenieI' mission
Gale entered the restaurant at $50 o'clock
and sat down AT a long counter After he had
eaten what he had ordered he tried to walk past
the cashier William Allen, Of No 295 Broome-
st. Allen seized him. and Frendsen. the mana
ger; Israel Speman. a dishwasher. and W. Fl.
Dennis. a waiter. all of No. S3 Bowery
rounded the man and assaulted him, il is alleged.
The witnesses 10 the assault told Sergeant Nor
ton, OF the Eldrdce-st. station. John Frank. of
No Forsyth-st. testified that he was in the
lrestaurant the time. He had heard Allen say
that he had hit Gale, but Sreilman had said that
fe had struck Gale the hardest Allen had said
that II customary to knock out some man
pr men every morning who refused TO pay for
what they had eaten.
John Flynn. Of No. 25 Bowery who was pass
eng the restaurant. said that he saw Allen hit
Gale on the ear. Dennis had struck him the
neck, and Frendsen had struck him as he fell
10 the floor. Speman had then taken a rag
and wiped away the blood which was flowing
from Gales mouth and also mopped up the
iblood from the floor. Then he had seen Dennis.
Frendsen and Allen carry the body to the
hallway.
Alexander Mangolis. of No III Henry-st tes-
'tiheo to essentially the same thing except that
ihe said that in falling Gale had struck his head
on the edge of the counter. John Kelly Of No
rs Bowery corroborated the others He said
he saw Dennis strike Gale behind the ear. The
man had made no cry as he fell. Alexander
Seaman, of No. al Chrystie-st.. who was pass
ing the place, saw the assault and corroborated
the others, except in some minor details James
Firth, Of No. IL Bowery saw the assault and
saw the three men carry their victim to the
hallway.
None OF the prisoners would say ANYTHING in
court Dennis. il is said, admitted 10 a police
man mat ne had struck Gale with the others
magistrate Flammer held all the prisoners
without bail on the charge of rnanslaughter for
examination next Tuesday.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
BACK FROM THE SPANISH MAIN.
THE PRrNZEssIN VICTORIA LUIsE RETURNS FROM
AN ENJOYABLE CRUISE IN SOUTH
ERN WATERS.

The cruising steam yacht PrinZessin victoria
Iuise of the Hamburg American Lire, returned
yesterday from thirty-fve days cruise in the
West Indies and the Spanish Main The places Wis
tied were Port-au-Prince, San Domingo City San
Juan. Porto Rico. ST. Thomas. St Pierre. Martin
ique Port SPAIN Trinidad. La Guayra. Puerto
Cabello Curacao Kingston. Jamaica. Santiago,
Cienfuegos. Havana and Nassau Ample time was
given at place permit the passengers to see
the points OF interest. The weather on the outward
trip was rough. but after January q fine weather
prevailed The yacht left NewYork on January
26. The passengers enjoyed the trip so much that
they drew up and presented 10 the captain a reso-
luton expressing their appreciation. Among the
passengers were Isaac Y. Brokaw. II. NJ. Baldwin.
Consul Heinrich Beneke HIS EXcellency Baron
Lucius Ballhausen. Daniel b. Fearing A de
Cieofroy, attache of tn. French embassy at Wash
ngton: f. B. Hunting aI.d Heinrich Won Hollehen.
The yacht will leave On Saturday, March g. on
cruise to the Mediterranean and Black Sea, the
Crimea and the Caucasus This trip will take about
sixty days.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
CITY LIKELY TO Boy THE JruEL MANSION

In the latter part OF last year a movement was
MADE oy various men prominent in the patriotic
societies OF this city. with a view to the preserya
tion by the city IF the old Morris house later
and more popularity known the Jume Mansion
made famous as the headquarters Of washington
ano his aids. The Board of Public improvements
before which the matter was brought referred the
project TO the Department CT Parks for its consid
Grafton. with favorable result
The Department Of Parks has adopted a resolu-
non 10 the effect that maps and plans OF the prom
cry oe prepared together with technical descrip-
uoh OF tne same. Tor the purpose Of a public hear
ia Ing IN me Ina,der The report of y. J. Rose the
the resolution mentioned was adopted was a,,b,iei
astic for the city's requirement ~ the JumeI wa,
sion and grounds. 'i -iaii-
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
RULES FOR "GUILELEss GREEYIEs.

sophomores OF Columbia University have been
preparing set Of rules for the guidance of 'guile
less greenies which they propose TO spread broad
cast throughout the university this week. The
chef merit OF the rules. the second year men say
is mat they are sure 10 trouble between the
TWO classes and some lively combats may be ex-
peo'eu Inc regulations concern themselves with
the freshman's appearance. conduct and general
eeIneanor They are follows: No girls no soft
mats no siddy socks. no golf trousers no hands in
POCKETS, no trousers turned up no Sitting an libra ~
STEPS, seeps, meek asmeanor no lettering on campus
respecl 10 sophomores, no gold-tipped cigarettes
no swagger. no mustaches no pipes no canes
polite language. loud mouthsd freshmen dealt with
summarilx. 'N
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
SMELLING SUIT ARGUED.
PROPOSITION THREsHED OVER IN THE
CHANCERY COURT IN NEWARK

The proposition increase the capital stock of
the American Smelling and Refining Company from
SIS 600 600 TO Sl000e000 and II consolidate the copper
smelling interests represented by NJ. Guggenheim's
Sons and other interests in this country and Mex
leo under one management with the American
company was threshed in the Chancery
Court at Newark yesterday in the suit by certain
stockholders of the American company opposing
the deal. The complainantS were represented by
Edward Lauterbach and Eugene TredweI of this
city. and r. V. Lndabury. of Newark. Opposed to
them were Samuel Untermyer. Thomas Thacher,
Robert McCarter and William H. Corbin.
1t contended by the complanants that the
price paid to the Guggenheims was excessive, ana
that the proposed combination TO make a
monopoly in gold, silver and lead smelling. The
company made general denial
An affidavit by Daniel Guggenhem set forth that
the Guggenhem property was worth every dollar
paid for it. The profits for the year ended Oc-
tober 81 1900 So 2600O against 81 200 900 of the
American Smelling and Refining Company. The
profits for the six months ended January this
year amounted to basis of s4500Go a year, as
against similar $50 O00 of profits of the American
company. 1t further contended that the yearly
business of the Guggenheims worth from
S35OOoOOO SloCeocoO, as against s60coOC0 for the
American company. The Guggenheims were TO
furnish $l20oO30 cash working capital, besides the
plants. while the American company was to furnish
100000 of working capital.
II alleged by the Gusgenhem counsel that
the Lewisohns back of the complainant stock
holders. although they and Rogers had been the
promoters of the American company. 1t was also
charged that there had been stock jobbng in con-
ncCtion with the bringing of the suit.
Mr.. Lindabury for the cCmpla ainants. prefaced his
argument by asking for rule to take deposittons
In answer TO some or the aihdaNltS preSentSu ps
counsel for the company. He wanted the afhdaVltS
of Messrs. Rogers Lewisohn and others. He would
show that the values placed upon the GugSenhelm
property were fictitious. Experts employed by the
complainant had estimated the value at from
100000 TO $S.o0d0lo The defendants had carefully
refrained from putting expert afdavitS in evidence
would
monopoly combination were not met. The FED
here said Mr. Linda bury Ito be made the vic
Tins of a combination which is wicked, which is
fraud
Counsel for the company argued against the mo-
tion al length. and Vice-ChancellOr Stevens said
he would give answer TO the application next
Monday.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
NEWS OF THE NATTONAL GUARD

colonel Jarvis Of the Sth Regiment has adopted
white waist belts for his command so be worn at
reviews I'm the armory in place of the service belts
Company d will hold entertainment and recep-
tion at Eblings Casino March g. and Company
X will hold athletic games at the armory on March
with an outside organization. Second Lieutenant
Spear, recently elected. has been commissioned.
Another resignation in the list Regiment is that
of Lieutenant John Beatte, battalion quartermast ster
He served with the regiment In Cuba in the war with
Spain. BY the election of Captain A. s Williams
as major. Company is now without any commits
stoned officer. First Lieutenant Bird. of this COM
pany, has been appointed the staff of Governor
Odell and Second Lieutenant Little has been ap-
pointed the staff of General Smith.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
GEN. SPENCER TO REVIEW THE SEVENTH.

Brigadier-Cieneral Bird w. Spencer. Inspector
general of rife practice of New-Jersey. will re-
view the eth Regiment its armory next Friday
evening. Captain w. c. Fisk has been detailed as
officer Of the day. and Lieutenant o. VI. Wother-
spoon and o. NJ. Beach. officers OF the guard. Com
pany II has presented Captain Charles f. Lydeck-
er with portrait in oil of himself The presenta-
ton was made last Wednesday night at the Sher-
wood Studio. members Of the company and other
guests being present The committee in charge
were Lieutenant l.. J. Joscelyn, First Sergeant
William ~ Miles, euartermaster-Sergean Joseph
Williams. Corporal Robert s Holt tr George w
Swain and Charles Wylie
Colonel Appleton. in speaking Of the reyiew 10 he
held on March S. said that ID was in honor of the
expert rifemen OF the regiment
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
SUDDEN DEATH OF A BLACKSMITH.
THREE MEN ARRESTED ON sUsPICIoN-THE
CORONER WILL INVESTIGATE.

John B. Mcdonald. the contractor at the Jerome
Park reservoir reported yesterday morning TO the
police of the Kingsbridge station that Martin
Gleason. a blacksmith. living in College-ave.. in
The Bronx had died suddenly in a blacksmith shop
the reservoir in Jerome Park. Detectives
Johnson and Bush were sent on the case. After
some investigation these detectives arrested three
men and took them 10 the Kingsb-idge station.
where they held suspicion. They were
fellow workers of Gleason The police refuse to
divuge their names.
There We're eighteen men at work in this black
smith shop. Gleason, it said. came to the shop
I'm perfect health yesterday morning, and at 10
O'Clock asked permission TO go home as he was
not feeling well. He put on his coat and hat ana
started leave the place. When near the door ne
uttered a cry and pitched forward on heap OF
scrap iron tearing and lacerating his left breast
The Coroner will hold autopsy to see whether
the died from the injuries received from MS
fan or from a stab wound. AT the Jerome Park
reservoir the talk of foul play is ridiculed.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
OPPOSITION TO FIREMEN'S BILL.
BOARD OF UNDERWRITERS ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS
AGAINST IT.

Some time ago the Firemens Benevolent Associa-
ton. led by Captain Clifford. started agitation
10 divide the men in the fire service Of the city
into divisions, for day and the other for
night work. Chief Croker and others at the head
Of the department do not favor the idea, or the
bill which has been introduced at Albany TO have
it carried The move is also condemned by the
Board of Fire Underwriters. which. on February
90 passed resolutions the effect that the change
would make necessary great increase in expense,
and would force up the insurance rates on local
property.
These resolutions were sent to the Committee on
Cities in the Senate and the Assembly and copy
forwarded TO Chief Croker. Commenting on
them yesterday, he said
AS several bills have been introduced providing
for radical changes in the system OF fire hghting
in vogue I. chief. wish warn the citizens.
and particularly the business men, of the great
evil in such legislation and TO place the responsi
bity where II properly belongs. Nothing could be
harmful than division Of its powers and
the creation of practically two weaker forces.
Since its organization the Fire Department Of this
city has been recognized the best anywhere. and
its system has been widely copied.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
DRoUTH N CONNECTICUT.
FEARS THAT LACK OF RAIN WILL cArsE c1os.
ING OF MANY MILLS

ING OF MANY MILLS
Greenwich. Conn, March ? CSpecjsD -Tbere h.
not been heavy rainstorm in Connecticut sine.
'1st november, there has been less than q thi-s
o Nhe usual ran OF snow, and grave fears are felt
Niat uhefe VIII he water famine unless heavy
rams fal within the next two weeks T,onds
brooks and wells dry in many Of the asrio,,,
uraI distrlcts, and farmers compelled TO drive
thelr cattle long distances for water Reservoirs
ior public water supplies that usually are ever
Moving at this season OF the year are Low, and al
Ieaoy IL Is feared that the spring will be in
sufhcient 10 I'LL them for the summer Reports OF
me unprecedented drouth have been received from
all sections Of the State In several districts mills
nave shut down because OF the lack Of water
IN the valley of the Thames whore the great
COTTON factories are located the situation is mar
hcularly serious The same grave state Of affairs
exists In the Naugatuck ard Connecticut ;allevs
and may result in the closing Of several large mills
ana factories This would cause much inconven-
ience and actual suffering and want 10 Thousands OF
employees. The rainstorm of November amounted
10 about four and half inches and n IS only
on the water that then fell. with the slight sub
sequent precipitation. that many Of the mills with
tne greatest economy in the use Of water have
managed 70 run until this week
ne weather prophets think there is no relief In
eIenl ana ior the further continuance OF the dry
Neather point TO the crescent moon that for the
last Few nights has been hanging loA Gown on the
western horizon. That particular attitude OF the
moon they say is an unfailing sign dry ather
II the lies in the same Mace The
prophets declare that the line storms VIII he a
failure and the reservoirs NAV ne used as sand
piles Tor the vacation school next summer.