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trouble by A. j. GODDARD.
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In the casa of j. E. McAdams, Of
Shreveport, recently conuicted and
fined $3.50, for taking orders for
liquors at Coushatta, the supreme
court has SUSTAINED the judgement,
which settles the order business.
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The text of the accumulation
Ct Count Tolstoi, the Russion novel;
it, has been made public.
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z !,
,Cooper's circus drew q big crowd
Monday night.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-03-23

Last week a e Masonic Lodge
was instituted at Melville, La,
which will be kaown as Melville
Lodge 268. Among the officers we
notice our old friend Ernest Lyons
a former Abbeyillian, fills the posi-
ton of W~orshipful Master.
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j. Up to this date there, has been but
little budding of the trees, the cold
weather holding them back. None
Of our oldest citizens can remember
the year when the trees were not
most in full leaf on March 15tb.4
Cseensburg Echo.
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The new steamer Korea Of the Pa
ciic Mail line, the largest vessle ever
built in the United States, will be
launched at Newport News March 2a.
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Town. and Parish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
B1SSERT IN L. S. COURT.
THE CASE NAY BE CARRIED TO THE
HIGHEST COURT

George Bissert, Captain Diamonds wardman who
was convicted OF bribery and sentenced five years
In prison, was to be taken TO Sing Sing yesterday
because the stay Of execution granted by Justice
Hooker, Of Fredonia, had been vacated, but Bis
serts counsel managed yesterday get another
stay. T. b. House obtained from Judge Adams.
OF the United States Circuit Court, writ which
requires Sheriff Gre and the warden Of the Tombs
TO produce Bissert before Judge Lacombe in the
United States District Court tomorrow, on the
ground that the Federal statutes apply to the case
Mr. House said yesterday:
II the appeal In the State courts Monday is
available II the writ certiorari results unfavor
ably for us I'm the Federal courts we will most
surely go on up TO the Supreme Court of the United
states II We successful the District Attorney
may take IL up there. In any event would Ike
10 see IL in the Supreme Court There are conten-
lions at stake which nave never been passed upon
by the supreme Court and which have been eraded
heretofore, but, as one justice said sooner or
the question must be met and decided by the. high
est tribunal in the country. That question is the
consttutionaity of certain forms of trial by jury
arranged by State legislation. 1t must be passed
upon by the Supreme Court, and for our part we
are now ready to take up which Will place
that question before the court
Mr.. House asked If long delay might not
result through the appeals in they were made.
and IL Bissert would have TO stay in the Tombs
throughout that time. He answered that the Fed
eral judge would have the authority TO release him
on bail will.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
PROPERTY HIGHER IN JERUSALEM.
THE ZIONIST MOVEMENT HAS HAD AN AP-
PROBABLE EFFECT ON REAL ESTATE
IN THE HOLY CITY.

The eighteenth annual convention of the Chris
tian Missionary Alliance continued yesterday
at the Gospel Tabernacle, Eighth-ave. Forty
fourth-st In the forenoon there a prayer and
praise meeting. led by J, Puh. and Bible study by
the Rev Wallace Wight There also adj
dresses on Teaching on Deeper Truth and Life"
by the Rev. Messrs Funk and Stevens.
In the afternoon there missionary meeting,
the special subject being Israel The Rev. +. H.
Senft. OF Philadelphia, presided. He told at some
length OF the work OF the alliance I'm Jerusalem
where 1t has had mission for ten years The work,
he said is increasing in Importance. and effort
is TO be made the coming year to purchase land
for permanent mission house there. He added
that II is important that action on this matter
should be taken at early day. The Jewish Zion
list movement he said. has already had a effect on
Up TO a recent period the immigration OF Jews into
with great difficulties Since this Zionist move
ment has been started. however. he continued
various wealthy Jews have obtained important
well associations have bought land espe-
ordinary lot. suitable FOR modest mission build
ing. costs from 81 500 to $780, and the price is rap
idly rising.
There We're also addresses by the Rev p. w
Phiirott OF Hamilton, Ont, and others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
A SCHEME TO HELP OUT DEvERY.

Some friends of Deputy Police Commissioner Dew
cry have said that If Tammany is defeated at the
coming election, and il is certain that Deyery IS to
be turned out OF power. there will be provision
for his relief in the shape Of pension. As Chief
OF Police he could have retired pension Of
IS 900 year for life, just before he legisated
out OF Office his friends say. but he preferred TO
stay and fight. He suit for reinstatement.
based upon alleged violation of his right TO PEN
sion.
Well informed police officials said yesterday that
Deyery could not have retired before he legis-
lated out OF office. because he had not served TWEEN
sy-five years as a policeman. His suit for REIN
statement, il was said. was dragging along IN the
courts. and probsb bly, would not be decided in sew
ersl wears Inasmuch a. he made no application
for retirement, but accepted office under the law
which legislated him out Chief, he cannot get a
pension. Some of the officials say that Devery has
need for pension anyhow. as he is believed 10
have acquired competence since he has been In
control of the police force
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
TROLLEY STRIKE IN REA DING.
STRIKERS SAY THEY WILL TIE UP THE COM
pANY's ENTIRE SYSTEM

Reading. Penn. Oct. 5-The Amalgamated Asso-
citation OF Street Railway Employees tonight or
dered strike on the entire system of the United
Traction Company, covering sixty miles of track.
The company was partially prepared for strike,
AS the cars run into the barn and the
employees quit extra men manned the cars and be-
gan running them Later in the evening some of
the cars withdrawn, while several of the
branches were tied up and others crippled
The exact situation Will not be known until to-
morrow morning. The company employs two
hundred and fifty men. and the officials say that
large majority will refuse to strike On the other
hand labor leaders declare that the entire sys-
TEN will be tied up.
The trouble grew out of the discharge of two
men who had appealed for arbitration of their
Two arbitrator representing the company and two
others representing the union held several meet
ings but they could not agree on the fifth arbi-
traitor. The union alleged that the company was
trihing with them. and ordered the strike. Presi-
dent Rigg of the traction company recently gave
notice that he would not enter Into any further
agreements with the union.
The strike is Endorsed by Rain Orr, OF Detroit,
general organizer OF the Railway Employees Union,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
ASSEMBLY NouINATIoNs UP THE STATE.

Rome, n. Y, Oct. 1.-The Democrats OF Madison
County at Morrisvie. to-day nominated George
Bea OF Hamilton, for the Assembly.
Newburg. n. Y. Oct. 5.-The Republicans Of the
First District Of Orange County to-day renom-
mated John Orr for the Assembly and adopted
resolutions regretting the death OF President Nc
Kiney, expressing confidence In President Roose-
welt and commencing the administration Of Gov
ernor Odell.
Rochester n. Y, Oct o.-Martn Davis, OF Men
dona was this morning nominated for Assembly
by the Republican. OF the First District in con-
vention at P!ttsforo-
Plattsburg. n. Y. Oct. John H. Moore, of
Enenburg Center, nominated here to-day for
the Assembly by the Clinton County Democratic
convention.
Rochester n. Y, Oct 5-Isaac W. Salyerds wa.
to-day nominated for member of Assembly by the
Fourth District Republican Assembly convention
at Spencerport. Mr.. Salyerds born In Canada
in 1850 and has resided in scottville since 1875
Schenectady, n. Y, Oct 5--Andrew ]. Mcmillan
was nominated to-day for the fourth time for mem
Der of Assembly. by the Republican party OF
Schenectady County.
Binghamton, n. Y. Oct. 5.-Democratic Assem-
bly, district conventions for Broome County held
to-day, resulted IN the nomination of Dennis Il.
Keefe in the LIST District, ana Eugene NJ. Andrews
IId District.
Fishkn Landing, n. Y, Oct 1.-The Republicans
OF Ist pptehess District renosmnated John T.
Little Falls. y. Y, Oct. 1.-THE Democrats of
Herkimer County to-day nominated J. Humphrey
of Columbia for the Assembly and ]. D. Hender-
son. OF Herkimer for County Judge.
ogdensburg N. Y. Oct. 5-Joseph George of
Gouverneur, was unanimously nominate ted for As
sembIyman to-day by the Democrats Of the Ist ST.
Lawrence District
Richford. for member OF the Assembly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
THE PRINT CLOTH MARKET.

Fall River. Aase.. Oct. 5 observation-disclosures Of
brokers show that this NJ. C. D. Borden's
week in the local print cloth market He pur-
chased more than half of the cloth that was sold
and stopped only because the manufacturers re-
fused to give him any more. Excepting the activ-
ity infused BY Borden. business in the market was
quiet Up to noon Friday the sales reached about
10000 pieces Borden's agents then came into the
market for the second time in the week and offered
three cents for any spots that could be located or
TO- for prints to be delivered In January
There mention OF quantity, the agents being
satisfied to take all that the mills could produce
up 20 the END OF the year The offer was tempt
ing one. and the manufacturers would have been
pleased 70 make contracts at that price but The
probability OF q strike made the delivery of the
goods uncertain that they felt they could
not accept Other contracts were refused for the
same reason. Early in the week Borden bought
LIE 90 pieces at three cents and cleaned up
the stock spot regulars. The deliveries OF
regulars did not exceed 5000 pieces and these. with
brought the total up to 10000 pieces There Is a
large stock OF odds on hand, and these
The manufacturers have SOLD readily at prices
slightly under three cents There was a de-
mSnd for wide odds, but the stock small so
that the mill men could meet II only moderately
With the strike postponed probably called Of.
manufacturers will meet the demand more readily
nGxt week The quotation for Ssli inch s4xsts con-
enues IT four cent? and 3s-inch ssx72's arc rated
q ~ cents The market remains very Arm At
~,rss cent. for regulars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
MAGISTRATE ON ,SWEEPERS :
STREET CLEANERS DON'T WORK." SAYS
CORNELL TO ONE OF THEIR
LOAFING NUMBER

Magistrate Cornell in the West side Court. yes
terday expressed his opinion OF the Street Cleaning
Department. Ambrose Early. of No. $50 West
Forty-ninth-st.. arraigned before him, charged
by his mother with calling her names and creating
a nuisance around the house.
What do you work at?" inquired the magistrate
OF the prisoner
Il work for the Street Cleaning Department. your
honor" he replied.
"Oh no, you DON'T exclaimed his honor. "Street
cleaners don't work. They gave that up months
Now that election time is here you may find
them on the streets. but all last summer I had
occasion to visit the lower Side and found the
streets in the dirtest and flthest condition i'm
agina BILE. And I only two sweeperS at work.
| noticed several foremen standing around dressed
In good clothes, and usually standing In the neigh
borhood of saloon. 1 asked them where the
sweepers were and they replied that hundreds OF
them had been laid of for the summer. Now they
have their jobs back again: election is at hand and
so you can them again the streets. Don't
tell you work young man. when you say you
are In that department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06

and Professor Melville b. Anderson reviewed
the progress of the institution in it's first dec
AIDE. The Rev Dr. Mackenzie. of the he,
gents. paid an eloquent tribute to the deao
founder, Leland Stanford
Fisher and Riley's company in "Fl0rodora
has made a great hit at the Columbia Theatrs;
and bids fair 10 pack the house for the ruii
three weeks Grace Dudley Lady Holyroou.
receives the most praise. and her dainty actNis
has much to do with the success of the opera
The company is one of the best seen here III
years. as every member. even of the chorus.
was perfectly drilled, and the whole show goes
with a swing and dash that makes il very en-
toyable. Grand opera still crowds the Tivoh
Opera House. where a really excellent presents
ton or all the standard operas Is given Iol
- cents Certainly. the force of cheapnsss
could no further go. and II Is doubtful If outs"s
of Italy SO good a performance can - seeN
for the money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
FIELD POINT LAND BOUGHT Up.
GUsrAvE BRAUMANN TAKES THREE ACRES OF
THE PROPERTY.

GUsTAvE BRAUMANN TAXES THREE ACRES OF
THE PROPERTY.
Greenwich Conn, Oct. (SpecaD.-Just across
the little bog that makes UP from the Sound TO
E. c. Benedicts Indian Harbor mansion the most
extensive private home on the north shore of Long
Island Sound. Gustaye Braumann. the proprietor
Of the Holland House. in New-York. purchased
this week three acres of land, where he will begin
Immediately the erection of a beautiful suburban
home. The price he paid for the land $4,000.
more, proportionately, than Mr.. Benedict gave for
the old American Club site and In many respects
It Is finer location though not so extensive and
famous as the finest land for suburban homes on
the north shore Old Commodore Vanderbilt Of
fered sl5O.oOo for the one hundred and fifty acres
but the owner, an old bachelor refused TO sell his
cred il with gold. Boss Tweed tried to persuade
the old to sell 1t to him and it Is said that
William Rockefeller was at the head OF a syndi-
that offered $3.50 600 for the farm without avail
When the old man died he intended to entail the
property TO his nephew. Oliver D. Mead, but the
court decided that 1t was not entailed and the
land has since come into possession of land
company that purchased It for S5000o0. The sale
TO Mr.. Braumann is the first that has been made
But following Immediately IL is the purchase
OF three acres by ". T. Froumant. wealthy iron
merchant He will also build handsome house
there this fan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
TO WORK AGAINST SHEPARD.
II. J. FLAHERTY INTERESTING LABoRING MEN
IN THE FIGHT.

Michael ]. Flaherty. chairman Of the Citizens
Union OF Brooklyn and active labor man. has
organized a committee of ten from the Central
Trades Union, of Brooklyn. which will select
committee of one hundred labor to work
against the election of Edward VI. Shepard
Mayor. The committee OF ten Will meet this after
noon to start the work.
Labor is going to take hand in this fight
said a prominent labor man last night. I'VE
will not stand for any man whose utterances
against labor in the time of strikes and his con-
necton with corporations in an intimate relation,
make him our common enemy. No sef-respectng
labor man will for Shepard, and don't be-
lieve any union will when get through
with our campaign. Mr.. Shepard is one of the
most Objectionable to the laboring men who
he ated"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
M'CULLAGH TAKING CENSUS.

AIDED BY THE POLICE. HE Is TAKING
STEPS TO PREVENT COLONIZATION"
AT midnight last night the deputies of John Nc
Ccllagh. the State Superintendent of Elections.
aided by the police. began to take census of the
lodging houses in the city, the Raires law hotels
and other places which may be used by Tammany
workers for the colonization OF illegal voters.
There were nearly twelve thousand voters regis
tered from the lodging houses last year. Under
the law the keeper of every lodging house and
hotel" in the city is obliged to send to Supern-
tendent McCullash October list of the men
lodging at his place who have the right to vote
in the election Blanks are furnished for the pur-
pose, and the proprietor is obliged to give the fol-
lowing particulars about each of his guests who
may be voters
Name: length of time regularly lodging prem
Uses; date when regular lodging commenced age;
height; weight; color; complexion; color Of hair;
Visible marks on face and hands; distinguishing
features Of face and body whereby identification
may be determined; country of nativity; occupa-
tion; place of business; number OF room or bed
occupied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
SHEPARD AND DEVERY.
SO FAR AS THE BIG CHIEF" Is CON
CERNED. THE CANDIDATE Is NOT
CROKER'S. SAYS MLAUGHLIN.

Hugh Mclaughlin, the Democratic leader Of
Kings County, made a statement yesterday
afternoon which is taken a practical repudia-
ton by Willoughby Street of Richard Croker
and Tammany Hall
Seth Low" said the boss was nominated
by Plat but Shepard was not nominated by
Croker He is the candidate of the Democracy
of greater New York, and is answerabe TO It,
and not to Tammany Hall
''Will Mr.. Shepard countenance DeVery anu
the gambling combine?'' he asked.
las far Devery is concerned said Mr. Nc
Laughlin, "Mr. Shepard is Brooklyns candloate'
and was not nominated by Croker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
COCHRAN TO SPEAK FOR Low
WILL ADDRESS AT LEAST SIX MEETINGS
FOR FUSION TICKET.

w Bourke Cochran informed the advisory
committee of the fusion forces yesterday that
he would willingly take part in the campaign.
The offer was then turned over to r. w. e.
Yelling Of the subcommittee to arrange meet
ings and dates for speakers.
1t was then decided that Mr.. Cochran should
deliver six speeches the exact dates and places
TO be settled later.
Mr. Cochran has expressed a great enthusiasm
for the candidacy of Mr. Low, and it is thought
that he may be persuaded to make a longer
series OF speeches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
MLAUGHLIN'.S KINGS TICKET.
PRESIDENT OF BROOKLYN
BOROUGH.

The Democratic party OF Kings County held
convention in the Jefferson Building, In Brooklyn
last night and placed in nomination the following
candidates for borough and county Offices:
Borough President - Ex-Congressman EDMUND H
briggs.
Sheriff-HENRY HESTERBERG
Res.ter-MATTHEw E. DooLEY.
County Clerk-CONEAD EASENFLCG.
Surrogate-GEORGE B ABBOTT
County Judges-WILLIAM r. HCRD and DAVID F.
MANNING
Coroners-Western District, Dr. JOHN HARR1GAN;
Eastern District. DR.. CHARLES PFLUG.
Magistrates at-Large - EDWARD J. DOoLEY and
FRANK T. OREILLY.
Ex-Register Thomas J. Kenna presided at the
convention E. NJ. Bassett made the nomina ting
speech for Mr.. briggs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
OBITUARY.
CAPTAIN MICHAEL CAMPBELL.

Michael Campbell former police captain of
Brooklyn died yesterday at his home. No rs Wash
ington-st Captain Campbell sixty-two Years
ola and widower. He retired from the police
force only three weeks ago because OF i'll health
His record police officer was unusually good
At the time of his retirement, on September Is he
he had been number OF years. He was almost a
lifelong resident Of Brooklyn.
At the outbreak OF the Civil War he enlisted with
the 15Sth New-York Volunteers and Went to tho
front He served throughout the Rebellion and
mustered out with the rank of captain Soon
after he was elected Alderman of the Second Ward
on the Democratic ticket. and two years later was
reelected He was appointed q patroman on Sep
tember 10, 1872. and was Immediately made a de-
tective continuing such until October, 1883 when
he promoted to a captaincy. Two daughters
and q son survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
NOTES or THE CANVASS

The Seth Low Campaign Club No. l. of the
XXvIIIth Assembly District. has been organized
with the following officers: Henry r. Cooper
president; Frank A. kanzier. first vice president.
Charles \. Schenk. second vice-presdent; Isaac
Arthur Levy. secretary; Benjamin Barnett treas
urer; Francis f. Sicily, sergeant lat arms and
Paul J. saloschn. chairman campaign committee
Henry Clay Adee is chairman OF the executive COM
u1ittee
John Otto Of the Greater New-York Democracy
has been agreed fusion candidate for Alder,
man and George Davidson OF the Citizens Union
as candidate for Assemhlymsn, in tbs XXvIIIth
District
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
KILLED BY BROOKLYN TROLLEY.
A MAN CROSSING THE STREET WAS
KNOCKED DOWN AND BEHEADED

jeremiah McCarty longshoreman, ffty-four
years old, of No. "a Poplar-st., Brooklyn. be-
headed by Seventh-ave. trolley car OF the Brook
Ign Rapid Transit Company in Futon-st., between
Henry and Hicks SITS. at 1899 o'clock last night
McCarty was crossing the tracks, when he was
knocked down by Car No. 30S. In charge of Robert
Stone motorman, twenty-six years old. of No. 500
Sixth-ave. The motorman was arrested by Po-
liceman John Sweeney. The body was taken TO
the station house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06
SULLIVAN WANTS HAMBURGER.

Senator Timothy D. Sullivan had long talk with
Mr.. Croker yesterday at the Democratic Club.
Sullivan, it learned. demanded the nomination
Of Assemblyman Julius Hamburger. Tammany lead
in the Xth Assembly District. for County Clerk
on the county ticket. Croker seemed to be i'm
pressed by Sullivans reasoning, for he sent for
Hamburger, who with him for half hour.
When they left the Democratic Club Mr.. hamburger
looked happy.
MIR. Hamburger will surely be on the Tammany
ticket this FAM said Senator Sullivan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06

The reorganization of the Columbia law school
faculty which rendered necessary by the res
ignation of Dean William A. Keener two months
ago. effected ut a meeting Of the university
facuty-the last held under the presidency of Mr.
Low-on Thursday. Professor George w Kirch-
wey was elected dean OF the law school and Pro-
fessor Francis u. Burdick was chosen secretary or
the faculty Professor K.rchwey's election carries
with II membership IN the university council Pro
fessor Burd!ck ts already a member Of thie body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-06

A WIDOW BEGINs AN ACTION AGAINST THE
COMPANY FOR CAUSING HER HUs-
BANDS DEATH

The widow of DR.. Alfred S. Dana, OF Bronxville,
has begun action in the Supreme Court against
the New-YorS Central and Hudson River Railroad
sIaoee0 damages, for the killing OF her husband
at railroad crossing the Harlem Division. at
Bronxvie, about two months ago.
DR.. Dana had been to White Plains on profession
sl business that day. and returned to Bronxvile
in the afternoon. He got into his carriage TO ride
home. The coachman waited for train to pass
south and then started TO cross the tracks, when
a northbound train. which he had not seen, struck
the carriage. killing the doctor and his horses. The
coachman escaped with only few injuries:
There gates at that much travelled cross
ing, and there was Waterman there at the time