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New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
FOUND MURDERED IN HOME.
POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR THE HUS-
BAND, WHO WAS WITH WOMAN
BEFORE SHE WAS SHOT.

Mrs. Nellie McGrann. forty years old, wife of
Matthew McGrann a watchman employed by
the Department of Highways. was found dead
shot through the mouth in her home on the
second floor of tenement house at No 429
East Seventy -frst-st.. little after 3 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The police say she was
murdered in cold blood. She was sober, in
dustrious of quiet disposition, and had
not been known by her friends to utter any
complaints about her married life. The police
are looking for her husband who entered the
house with a pail of beer not long before she
was killed 1t is believed that Mrs. MeGrann's
son. James, three years old. witnessed the shoot
ing.
Just opposite the fiat of the McGrann's lives
Mrs. Antonio Hladik. Between the hours OF
and o'clock yesterday afternoon Mrs. Hladik
heard pistol shot indstncty. 1T is in the
street" she thought. and then turned her atten-
! tion to the children. A little after 3 o'clock
little James McGrann opened a door leading
from a rear room, used as a dining room, to the
hall. Eddie Jedlicka, who lives with his
parents on the top floor. going upstairs.
Come in and mamma" said Jimmie to
Eddie" She's all blood. Papa pulled
hey hair"
Mrs. McGranns bloodstained body found
lying the floor. her feet near window and
her head near the stove Her legs were drawn
up, ana ner pOSltOn lnuicdted agony.
Policeman Hastings began investigation
He found a pool of blood in small dark room
adjoining the dining room. 1t appeared as II
Mrs. McGrann had been shot in this room while
standing beneath picture of the Virgin Mary.
She was devout woman. After being shot, IL
is thought she staggered into the large rear
room. In the small room pair of mems shoes
stained nearly all with blood, were found
The shoes were identified belonging To Mat
thew McGrann, the husband.
With the McGranns lived Matthews brother
in-law James Welch, who is also employed by
the Department of Highways. A pair of his
shoes was missing. On shelf, one too high
for the woman to reach, was found. hidden be-
hind some crockery, revolver and box con-
tanning cartridges. One chamber of the re-
volver had been discharged.
The McGranns had been married five years,
and had lived at No. 100 East Seventy-frst-st.
for three years. Both had lived in the neighbor-
hood for about thirty years. McGrann s working
hours are from o'clock in the afternoon until
midnight He reports at an office at Seventy
fourth-st and Second-ave Yesterday he did not
report although 1t was payday.
Mrs McGrann was seen taking in clothes from
a line at o'clock. No one saw McGrann leave
the house. He had been drinking the police
were told The police are looking after McGrann'
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
SHOT HIMSELF IN THE HEAD.
WEALTHY GERMAN FOUND DEAD IN HIS
FAvoRITE SPOT IN PROSPECT PARK

In his favorite spot in Prospect Park, the rose
garden. Carl Rueschenberg a wealthy German
vas found dead at noon yesterday. He had shot
himself in the head Friends say that he had been
complaining of the heat lately, and only the night
before his death told his barber that his head had
81 been troubling him so much that he was going to
see doctor.
Rueschenberg, who sixty-three years old
came from the Province Of Hanover. in Germany
In this country he accumulated a fortune in the
grocery and Huuor business and built home at
No. 270S Avenue G, Flatbush, Brooklyn He
a lover Of nature and flowers, and, having retired
from business, spent a great deal of time in his
gardens. Prospect Park was also a favorite place
with Mr.. Rueschenberg. and many of the en-
ployes knew him The rose garden was one Of
his particular retreats and the gardener recog-
nized his body yesterday.
IT is believed that his working in the hot sun
in his garden affected Mr. Rueschenberg's brain
lie leaves one daughter. twenty-four years old
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
TO LECTURE IN A TEMPLE.
DIR. LEIPZIGER, THOUGH NOT A RABBI.
WILL. SPEAK IN EMANUEL.

DR.. Henry NJ. Leipziger has accepted an In
v,tation TO deliver lectures at Temple Emanu-
Ell at Forty-third-st. and Fifth-ave. Though
moi rabbi he has long been identified
with the church and It's work AT one
time he was teacher of one of its Bible
classes He has lectured on several oc-
ca sions in the temple. which has for some
time been without rabbi, owing TO the retire
ment of the Rev DR. Gustav Gottheil in Octo-
Der. 1899 on account Of his advanced age. He
became emeritus rabbi. Since then the duties
of rabbi and of the assistant TO the rabbi have
been attended TO by the Rev Joseph Silverman.
The Rev. William Sparger is the cantor OF the
church.
Dr. Leipziger is the director and organizer Of
the free lectures to the people. given under the
auspices of the Board of Education. He was
born in England in 1854 In 1865 he came TO
this country. In 1884 he organized the Hebrew
Technical Institute. OF the pioneers among
the manual training schools of the country. For
seven years he directed the institution. In
1891 he was elected Associate Superintendent OF
Schools. which Office he held until 1895
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
SAYS HE IS A FRENCH DUKE.
ARRESTED WHEN HE WAS FOUND IN THE
SAME HOUSE WITH A MAN CHARGED
WITH SWINDLING.

Leon y. D'Este, who says he is a son OF a
French nobleman, belonging to the highest
family in France" and that he has $4,000
awaiting him in the hands of Lazard Freres, at
No 10 wall-st, spent Thursday night in Police
Headquarters and was held in $1,000 bail for
examination in the Yorkvie court yesterday
afternoon. on a charge of grand larceny. The
charge was made by James Forbes, of the Char
ity Organization Society. The latter says he
lent DEste S2S D'Este says he cannot get his
$4,000 because Lord Pauncefote, the British
Ambassador, who can identify him. is away at
present.
D'Este says he has been travelling around the
world He lost his money in Brazilian and
other mining properties. He came TO New-York
without a cent, but managed to send cable
message TO his father for $4,000 due him on his
mothers estate at Nice, he says.
D'Este asserts that he met Max Miller in a
cafe and Miller told him to see Professor White.
of Harvard who would give him a pass TO
Washington D'Este says he called on Profess
White. who went to the cable office with him.
and the clerk told him D'Este had received the
message about the money. D'Este declares that
Professor White then introduced him Forbes.
Forbes took to his home. becoming inter
ested in me-" said DEste. in telling his story,
and lent me S17. saying if 1 got my money 1
was to lend him some money. as he wanted to
get into a building and loan association and
own house. / half promised. and got the
money and went TO Washington, but Lord
Pauncefote was away"
D'Este has been living with Miller at No. 124
Second-ave. Forbes says Miller's name is Max
Cohen, and that he has been victimizing char
liable people. He got a warrant for his arrest
in Yorkville court Thursday without knowing
anything about D'Este living with him. When he
went to have Miller arrested Forbes sur
prised TO see D'Este, and he Immediately or
dered his arrest a charge of being an ac-
complice Of Miller
D'Este held till to-day. He says his
father chosen by Napoleon III in the
Franco-Prussian war as a secret ambassador to
Russia. He asserts that he is duke
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
SAVES OLD WOMAN FROM DEATH.
FIREMAN JUMPS FROM MOVING CAR. RUNS
AHEAD AND PULLS HER OFF
THE TRACK.

Mrs Pauline Bonnell. seventy years old. of
No. 80 East One-h hundred and twenty -sixth-st.
was last night saved from probably fatal injury
by James r. Tiernan. fireman attached to the
freboat Havemeyer, swho pulled the woman
from in front of a rapidly moving trolley on
the Harlem Bridge.
The woman. who is somewhat deaf walk
ing on the south roadway of the bridge car
crossing the structure in the same direc-
tion and the motorman was changing his bell
Seeing that the woman did not appear 10 hear
the signal. the motorman began TO apply his
brakes. Fireman Tiernan passenger on
the car. and was sitting on of the front
seats. Tiernan jumped 10 the roadway. and by
fast running managed TO reach the woman and
pull her from the track In time to her from
being struck The as II passed Tiernan and
the woman graZed them, knocking them both
down.
The fireman and the woman were attended by
a private physician, and went home. They had
sustained slight bruises.
Ilernan was warmly congratulated by the
passengers the car. and of the passen-
gers said he would report the rescue to the Off
ciais of the Fire Department
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
R. F. WESTCOTT EXPIRES.
FORMER HEAD OF EXPRESS COMPANY
DIES SUDDENLY on LONELY ROAD.
NIECE WATCHES BY BODY FOR HOURS BE-
FORE AID ARRIVES-THROWN FROM
WAGON BEFORE DEATH
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBrxE.l

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBrNEl
Richfield Springs. n. Y. July 19.-Robert Fol
ger Westcott. the millionaire founder of West
colts Express Company. and father-in-law Of
Captain Oberlin NJ Carter who is serving
sentence in the United States military prison at
Fort Leavenworth died suddenly this morning
on lonely road about six miles from Rchfield
Springs. where the Westcctts have for years
resided in their villa Bella Vista
About o'clock this morning Mr.. Westcott
started with his niece. Miss Gardiner of New
York. to drive to the observatory, tall tower
the highest point in the adjacent country, on
the drive from Richfield Springs to Cooperstown
on Lake Otsego. All visitors to Rchield are
expected to climb Observatory Hill once Mr..
Westcott driving a spirited horse from his
stable to the light wagon He was a
powerful man, and. despite his seventy-fve
years, felt himself capable of handling the ami
mal he chose short cut over Rum Hll
somewhat off the regular road.
The ascent is steep. and the wagon tipped
over throwing Mr.. Westcott and Miss Gardiner
both out. Neither was hurt. apparently ana
Mr. Westcott, keeping hold of the reins' was
about to help his niece back into the vehicie'
saying, You shall the observatory, any
way" when he suddenly fell over. Loosening
the unconscious mans collar. Miss Gardiner
called for assistance. but in vain.
There were no passersby, for the roao Is
lonely one, little used. Her uncle never re
covered consciousness. After several hours OF
waiting Mrs Thomas lie Boutillier and daugh-
ters. of New-York drove up and by their help
Mr.. westcott's body removed to his home
here Dr. Baker Grain called in, and found
apoplexy the cause of death. Mrs. Westcott
and two married daughters survve-Mrs. L. W.
Conquest and Mrs. F. P. Solley, wife of Dr.
Solley of No 50 West Fifty third st, New York
The only son. Robert F.. Wcstcott. of New-York
City, succeeded his father president of the
express company.
Mr. westcott was elected Republican to
the presidency of Richield village in 1891. His
daughter Daisy about that time was married 10
Captain Oberlin NJ. Carter. L. S. A. who spent
several summers here. Since the Carter trial
Mr.. westcott has led more reserved life even
than before He left considerable property here.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
KILLED IN CRUSH FOR FREE HOMEsTEADs
MORE SEEKERS TO SHARE IN DRAWING THAN
HAD BEEN EXPECTED.

Wichita. Kan. July 10 (SpeciaD.-As a result of
the crush a Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf pas
senger train bound for FL Reno last night an old
man, named Donaldson, died from injuries received
in the Jam His body taken off the train at
Oklahoma City and will be returned to Iowa his
home He accompanied by mis- wife and a
grown daughter. They bound for the new
country TO draw for farms. Another man, whose
identity was unknown. died at Anadarko yester-
day He received injuries and became overheated
while standing in line at Lawton waiting to regis
ter
The total registration now reaches ninety thou
sand with six days 10 register. II is now
estimated that fully hundred and twenty five
thousand persons Will register before the drawing
begins. The rain which fell over the new country
bae done much relieve suffering. The Rock
isiard and Santa Fe each took several thousand
hnmeseekers south from here this afternoon Many
among the crowd young women One coach
~ hcmeseckers came from NewYork.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
FIRST NATIONALS INCREASE.
BANKS NEW CAPITALIZATION EQUALLED
BY THAT OF ONLY TWO OTHERS

The First National Bank yesterday Increased its
capital TO S10.O00.000 The capital of the insttu-
ton only S500.000 although the surplus has
always been largely in excess of the capital. At
the time that the capital raised TO the
high figure the surplus made to correspond.
being placed at S10.000.000
There are only two other banks in the city that
have a capital Of equal size. These the Ma
tlonal City and the National Bank of Commerce.
There is to be change In the directorate OF the
First National but what II will be not men
toned by any of the officers. Vice-Presdent Hne
said yesterday that the business of the bank war
ranted the increase OF capital since each year had
ended with a better showing than the preceding.
Last year. in spite of the heavy defacation OF
Alvorj the profits very large. The increase
I'm capital will be taken by the present share
holders.
The First National Bank is of the leading
banking institutions in the city. George F. Baker,
its president, Is also president of the Astor Ma
tonal Bank. The First National had important
railroad connections. and for long time held the
controlling interest in the Central Railroad of New
Jersey. This interest it sold some time ago to a
syndicate.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
REID AND BOND AGREE.
CONTRACTOR RESIGNS OWNERSHIP OF
RAILWAYS
LAND AND TELEGRAPH LINE ALSO SUR
RENDERED-LIMITED LIABILITY COM
PANY TO BE FORMED AT ONCE


st. Johns, n. F., July 19.-An Arrangement
between Mr.. Bond, the Premier, and Mr.. Reid,
the contractor, was concluded this afternoon.
1t provides for a number of unexpected changes,
and virtually overturns the previous contract by
a new arrangement
Mr.. Reid resigns the ownership of the Colonial
railways, OF which he had secured the reversion
of proprietary rights after fifty years, by i'm
medatey paying 81 900. 600 this sum being re-
paid to him now, with interest. He also
renders 2SO0,00O acres of land. which he had
obtained under the last contract. receiving 30
cents an for the In addition. he
surrenders the telegraphs absolutely, receiving
the use of wire for his business.
He accepts the railway contract which
calls for the operation of the line for fifty years
from date, and agrees to expend in the develop
n7ent of works within the colony the money real
lied under the proposed limited liability COM
pany, estimated at about S5.000,000. He agrees
also TO deposit $4,000 as security for the per-
formance of the above obligation and submits to
the imposition of penalties for failure to per-
form certain specified features of the contract.
Mr.. Reid agrees to fence in the railway line, a
work that would cost 100000. He retains his
ownership of the ST. Johns Dock, and will con-
tinue the coast steamer contract for thirty
years
His limited liability company embodied in the
proposed new act Will come into existence at
once.
Mr.. Bond gave formal notice of the bill in the
legislature tonight, and will introduce 1t on
Monday next.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
NAY RENEW KENTUCKY FEUD.
LOVER OF JANE FELTNER KILLED BY HER
BRoTHER-OPPONENTS IN FRENCH
EVERSOLE DIFFICULTY.
TBE TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNEl

lBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUYEl
Lexington, KY July 19-The famous French
hFersoie feud may be reopened on account Of a
shL She is seventeen-year-old Jane Feltner.
mountain beauty OF Hyden, the county seat of
1she County. Her lover, Sharon Ross. is dead
= The result of a duel to the death with her
~o'her Faris Feltner who objected to Ross's
s'shtions TO his siAsr Both men are famous
suo lighters, Ross having fought under the
Ao'eo Fuls French. and Feltner having been one
'he ieutenants of the Eversole faction, with
sserai notches on his gun. Feud feeling was
8ny at the bottom of the affray Fetner
sster
lhey met near the postofice in Hydep on
-Hursaay, according to the news of the affray
oins Jackson by courier to-day
near you have been cutting some of them
s"cn SHINES about my sister Jane" said Felt
i don't want you or any OF your French
70 ne.
ss remarked in voice audible to bystand-
-, mat ne guessed he wouldn't kick that Ever
~ pup This time on account of his sister"
.as precipitated the trouble. Both men drew
sers and opened fire. The fight lasted only
A. seconds. and when it ended Ross was
e a the feet of his opponent. Feltner went
h. h..aia'ely to Jail and sought the protection of
ss... .~nos The sailer has stationed a strong
ha. MOUND the building. but as yet no trouble
Fehn.s. Feltner is a brother OF "Mose"
ler ~, VINO Is In jail at Jackson awaiting
Fisl4s - ior Implication in the murder Of Jesse
Sole sns ae man charged with killing Joe" Ever
Jssusr4 4q Circuit Judge Combs Ross is son OF
The ss,sw.ss. .ss. whose killing Of two Eyersoles was
'h of the closing months Of the feud.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

ANONYMOUS LETTER WRITER SAYS HE
WILL SPARE EX-PRESIDENT FOR 100000
Some one. who signed himself NJ. B. Schill-
niger. No. 2I5 Bowery, sent a letter to the Man
hattan-ave police court, Brooklyn. yesterday.
In which he said that he had had considerable
trouble with ex-President Cleveland. and that
friends had advised him TO Kill the ex-President.
Schillinger added tha: he did not want to take
a human lfe and would spare Cleveland II the
latter would give him 100000. The letter was
sent to Police Headquarters
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
BRISTOL WAS A YALE GRADUATE.

Battle Creek Mich. July 1s.-Sidney Grey Bristol
who was accidentally killed to-day by friend in
Rratteboro VT horn in Racine. Wis, in 1876.
After his graduation from the High School In Ra-
cine Young Bristol went to Andover Academy and
from there to williams College. At the opening of
the Spanish American War he enlisted in regi-
ment of New-York volunteers and was stationed
for a number of months at Tampa and Fernandina,
EIa At the close of the he entered Yale and
graduated there in June, 1900, taking the degree
81 bachelor OF Arts. Last fall he entered the Law
School at Harvard Young Bristol had been Ill
most of the winter and had undergone several
operatons for the relief of pus cavity which had
formed in his side.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
HUNGARIAN OFFICER DEGRADED.

CUT OFF HIS FRTBND's EAR. WHO Kills HIM
sELF-A DRUNKEN WAGER
London, July 20.-"Count Gabriel Kepesey, a
first lieutenant in of the Honved Hussar
regiments" says dispatch to The Daily Mali
from Budapest. has been formally degraded In
Szegedin before the whole regiment. He made
a dining bet that he would cut off the right ear
OF one of his best friends Caspar Kanyo. with
his sabre. He then approached the unsuspect-
ing Kanyo and slashed off the ear.
"Kanyo shot at Kepesey with his revolver but
missed him. Then. turning TO the mirror and
seeing himself without the ear. he turned his
revolver against himself and fell dead.
The colonel in degrading Kepesey warned the
officers of the regiment against debauchery and
drunkenness"
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
A LABORER SHOCKED TO DEATH

HE STEPS ON A RAII. CHARGED WITH ELEC
TRICITY IN sTATE-sT.
Frank Manzerier. thirty-four years old, an
Italian laborer of No Sc James-st was shocked
to death last evening when work in the ex-
cavation opposite No. State-st.
workmen are connecting the tracks of the
Eighth and Sixth ave. tines. which have ter
minated at Greenwich-st. and Battery Place.
with the State-st. tracks. that the cars of
those lines directly 10 South Ferry.
ManzerIer working in the excavation In
State-st. when he accidentally stumbled over
one Of the rails that was charged with cleo
tricity. He uttered a shrek and several Of his
fellow workmen rushed TO his aid. but when
after considerable difficulty. they dragged him
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
CREssY's EXCELLENT REPUTATION.

&c the second son of DR.. Noah Cressy. of this city,
Editor of THE Connecticut Farmer. and has been
In the habit OF spending his vacation every sum-
mer after returning from college. at his grand
mothers home in Brattleboro. He Is young man
Of quiet temperament and excellent qualities and
very studious He has two brothers who -eside
at home Cressys grandmother presented him with
the revolver some time ago, the young man was
fond of firearms and often induged in target prac-
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
DEATH OF JOHN DOWNEY.
THE WE'LL KNOWN BUILDER OF THE WAL
DORF-AsTORIA DIES FROM APoPLEXY.

John Downey. well known contractor and
builder died from apoplexy last night at his
home, No. 2S East Fifty -sixth-st His end was
sudden, for he had been in apparently good
health. having been at his Office all day
Mr.. Downey about seventy years old
Among the buildings which he constructed are
those of the Waldrof- Astoria, the American
Tract Society and the Home Life Several chill
dren and grandchildren survive him. John l.
Downey, grandson. associated with him
In business One of his children is Mrs Hast
ings. widow The summer home of the family
is In New Canaan, Conn
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
,uopK IrNDERGROITND

Sections of the new subway ready for the rails
soms very Interesting half tones, showing parts oi
The UNDERGROUND ro.d. slinost compls,ed, IN THE
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
ALI. MEALS IN DINING CARS

on the Overland Limited the luxurious train Chi
cago to San Francisco, via Chicago and North
Western, Union Pacific and Southern PACING Rys
PaI Iticuars at Northwestern Line ONCE, i6l Bway
-Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

Rest recreation and recuperation NAV be found
at the Hygeia Hotel, on the picturesque Virginia
Coast. Eighteen hours by Old Dominion Steam
ships. Fast express trains by Pennsylvania Rail-
way.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

Washington July BIT was officially announced
AT the War Department to-day that the President
had accepted the resignation of Captain Putnam
PradIee Strong ouartermaster. II. s. A.. TO take
effect on July 10.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
)LLAR CITY"

Troy The COLLAR CITY"
ki,.5a anc the important collar and cuff in
4. VefQf ~ S.ss 'hsff, Some thoughts suggested by
bke2 TIE suNDAYs sTRikiJESSE 'To.AoN:
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
WORK IrNDERGROUND

Sections OF the new subway ready for the rails:
Some very Interesting half tones showing parts OF
the underground road, almost completed In The
SUNDAY TRIBUNE TO-MORROW.--Advt-
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
When the Cold Is caught" cure 1t with
JAYNE'S EXPECTORANT.-Ad
THE COLLAR CITY.

Troy ". Y and the important collar and cum IN
dustries located there Some thoughts suggested ny
the recent strike of the collar operatives IN that
city SEE THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE Io-MoH-
ROW.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

Ths i-s'AGE SPACE IN ADVANCE.
iFal M sSs shore Limited Of the New York Cen
ssace dsss fun; fl is necessary 10 engage
you wanf ~ ~ advance in order 10 get just what
eehsefs usSNleveland, Chicago and ST. Louis pas
p1ase note-Adyf
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

HOW NEW-YORK WOMEN SHOP
The pleasures and the pains OF doing a days
shoppnz, In THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE TO-MOR-
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

A MIDSUMMER DAYS DREAM.
Every attribute of refined pleasure is realized %
a Hudson River Day Line trip.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20

HOW NEW-YORK WOMEN SHOP.
The pleasures and the pains of doing a day'@
shopping. in THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE TO-NORS
EOW.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1901-07-20
CAPTAIN sTRoNGs RESIGNATION.

WAS ACCEPTED BY THE PRESIDENT TO TAKE
EFFECT on JULY l5