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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-01-22
origin os Ward Crinuo.

The word "gringo," which Mexlcans
apply to Americans when speaking Of
them With contempt. Is said to have
had its origin thus: During the Mexi-
can war our soldiers got into the hab-
1t of calling the simple Mexican sol
dlers whom they took prisoners green
les" to signify their ignorance Of
things In general and OF military tac,
ties especially. The Mexlcans retaliat-
ed by calling the Americans ..greenos,"
and this word finally degenerated into
"grIngOs."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-01-22

The Romans Invented Horsepower.
The Romans, among whom ngrlcu-
ture was highly favored occupation,
were an inventive race, especially In
the matter of labor saving machines.
Recognizing the drudgery of hand
mills, they invented those whose mo-
tive power was impaired by asses,
mules and oxen and introduced them
into all the countries conquered by
their victorious armies. There IL no
positive record Of the name Of the orig
inator of this improvement In milling.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-01-22
Candid,

do you mean to say that you have
not read all OF Shakespeare's plays!'
NO" answered Miss Cayenne. ITO
tell the truth, did not mean to say
It. As In the case of most people, the
confession slipped out quite by acci-
dent" Washington.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-01-22
A Certain Cure for cbi,b,a,ns.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-Ease n
powder. II cures Chilblains, Prostitutes.
Damp, Sweating, Swollen feet. At all drug
gists and Shoe Stores &c
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-01-22
Some Evidence.

Ukerdek- What makes you think that
he Is man of metal?
Gobang-Well, he has a steely eye
and wiry beard.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
INCREASE IN ASSESSMENTS
MANHATTAN PERSONAL LEVY SHOWS
NET GAIN OF OVER S25OOOoOOo
FOR 1902

The Department of Taxes and Assessments
of 1902. ending March 81. The report is inter
esting, II shows the amounts of assessed val
uations of real estate and personality. with the
comparison with last year. The assessed valua-
ton in Manhattan was S2.196,571. OPS, while in
1901 it was $2,124. .234. .326. showing an increase
of SI2.336,IO2, The total assessed valuations of
the five boroughs. as shown on the opening Of
the tax books So. 122. 121 .669 for 1902 and
S3.O23. Al ,O6T for 1901 making an increase of
S9o6I16O2 The Borough of Richmond had
decrease of So. .99O6S2
The number of pieces of real estate assessed
in 1902 was 476.64O and the number of personal
assessments. exclusive of shareholders of banks,
SOO24 The number of applvations for cOrrec-
tiOns OF assessments, exclusive of corporations
made in the time the books were open for re-
vision and correction. amounted to about 81. 40
The summary of personal assessments shows
that In Manhattan the amount in 1902 was
$1,000. .S69916. and 1901 the amount was
81 346S6O45, showing an increase of $3.50 1S3.-
81. In the other bOroughs there has been a
decrease in personal assessments. noticeabIy so
In Brooklyn, where the decrease was Sol I'LL
Spo The large increase in Manhattan how
ever more than offsets the decrease in the other
boroughs making net increase of SIS. $50 41:S.
The total personal assessments in 1902 for all
boroughs are So 1872 Sti2 while in 1901 they
were S3.324. .O95.:}S9. showing a net increase Of
SloS,3SO.413. The total for real estate and per-
sonal assessments is S6604 591 Al.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
VINCENT NOLL DEAD.
THE ACTION OF PRESBYTERY IN REFUSING
LICENSE SAID TO HAVE HAST
ENED DEATH.

Vincent Noll. the student of the Union Theologi-
cal Seminary to whom the New-York Presbytery
refused "A preachers license last month because in
his examination he did not accept Adam as an
historical person died at a. m. yesterday in the
nome OF his sister, at No. 430 East Seventy-ninth-
ST. He was known to he I'm danger Of death on
Monday, when it was announced at a meeting of
the presbytery that he had been found be salts
factory on second examinatiO Relatives of the
young man have said that he did not change his
views about Adam when he examined by a
committee at the home of his sister They have
Sald that they thought his death was fastened by
the adverse action of the presbytery in April
houng NOH was attacked by tuberculosis some
months ago. and the disease made rapid prog
resS because he worked too hard in the winter
II was SAID yesterday. He worked as an assistant
AT the bohemian Church, In addition to devoting
many hours TO hard study every day. He was to
nave received his diploma a graduate OF the
Ohlon theological Seminary last evening. A young
woman to whom he engaged to be married
ing '"' '--'
The Rev. DR.. Charles Ripley Gillett secretary Of
the FACULTY and professor of theological German in
me. me Union Theological Seminary, said yesterday
that ne had no doubt that young NolI's death had
been hastened by the action Of the presbytery.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
LECTURE BY PROFESSOR GRIGGS

a large audience, chiefly Of women. gathered yes
terday hear the lecture Of Professor Griggs. at
the Circle Of Divine Ministry, No. l3l Fifth-ave,
''The Unity of the Arts"
After outlining chiefly the special characteristics
OF poetry. painting and music. Professor Grggs
said:
All arts express the same historic forces. In each
can be traced the culture Of the period, the race
and the Individual All the arts also express
things that true Of mans life. although each
IN its Further than this. they even
same emotions. The inspired music OF Beethoven
the majestic painting Of Michael Angelo. the sub
lime poetry Of 14ISchylus far removed as these
IN time and race arouse the same feelings by the
Socrates, Raphael and Mozart have quality
mat appeals 10 set Of similar emotions. On a
different plane there is much the impression
given by the works Of Andrea del Sarto, Chopin
OF the personal revelation in their art They
essentially o. the type and merely express
themselves through different media.
MI GTiggs said that there is nothing more fatal
20 greatness IN any art than for the artist TO
limit 4It himself TO his chosen form Of expression
Ihonght that the painter should learn some
g. ,,;.I music ~ analyzlng its effect upon him; and
ltHStioH, ana II be said that any is great
- o'auss an are needed in the development Of
F-ti,. Ii-eAh ooes It's particular work more per-
Iii any other could do H. he said.
l., INC speaKer referred to the statement made Of
a. years by scientists that poetry will in time
.a,-D l-HcI lie said that IL is impossible, be
-fties 1bieS psychological and physiological quail
80 = ,-l.i l4ahe u inherent In humanity. The
-, - ,osIy are founded physiological laws.
y,aas,,ra = me OF poetry reproduceS in Its
rresses Tba LtDeat OF the emotion that II eN-
51c QIlch lHtob Of passionate verse are no acct
oH'' Jul natural and inevitable expression"
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
WRECKS FLAT WITH AN 4IE.
JEALOUS BAKER THREATENS TO KILL. ONE
WOMAN-ANOTHER THROWS HIM
DOWNSTAIRS.

Everything that Mrs, Elizabeth Hall had in her
fiat. at No. S72 Eighth-ave. was chopped up with
an axe yesterday by an enraged baker. John Fahl
who boarded there. He in love with the
woman but jealous, and after trying 10 choke
her, he smashed ali her furniture with
She declares that while she lay down to sleep
yesterday Fahl entered her room, put gas tube
the burner turned the gas and put the end
of the tube in her mouth She says she awoke and
found him in the hall and that then he seized her
by the throat and showed her against the wall
shouting he would kill her lie let her CO. and in a
frenzy seized and destroyed every bit OF
her furniture. Then he seized the woman again by
the neck and hurled her against the wall She
shrieked and he hesitated
Il don't know whether to kill you with an axe
the chair rung,' said he.
Mrs. Reid friend OF Mrs. Hall. came in. She
struck Fahl in the jaw. He reeled. and she kicked
him In the side and showed him half way down
the stairs. The jumped down the rest of the
way and yelled Murder louder than the women.
Policeman Young of the West Thirty-seventh-st-
station, arrested Fail
Il did il all he said Il tried 10 fix her, and
I'll do it if have to wait till come out. even If
tpu
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
MOLINEUX TRIAL IN SEPTEMBER.
EX-GOVERNOR BLACK ANNOUNCES HIS IN
TENTION To ASK FOR POSTPONE
MENT UNTIL. THAT DATE.

Ex-Governor Frank s. Black yesterday made
the announcement that, as counsel for Roland
b. MoIineux he would ask for postponement
of Molineux's trial until the first Monday in
September. although the District Attorney has
said he would have the case called for trial
early next month. In explanation OF the in
tended request for further delay Mr.. Black is
sued the following statement;
We have been ready and most anxious TO proceed
Appeals was handed down reversing the conviction.
One thing after another has inJerpOsed which has
caused the District Attorney TO represent his office
being unable TO proceed heretofore. First. II
OsbOrne'S trip abroad 10 rest up, and were then
told by Mr.. Jerome that instead OF being able
must have the whole of the month OF May for
preparation and that might expect the trial TO
be reached early in June
With the most earnest desire to promptly dispose
OF the case desire shared with US by the defend
ant and his family, and with belief that
the continued incarceration of the defendant the
counsel constrained TO the opinion that their
duty their client does not warrant the Commence
ment in June of trial which is apt to last for
or three months
The hazard OF the Illness OF a Juror condemned
spend the long dOgdays in the il-ventilated and
hot courtrooms in a noisy and especially hot part
luctanty concluded that for this reason, added 70
the fact that July and August is time to expect
the most patient and careful consideration by a
Jury or an intricate case We must ask for an ad-
lournment Of the trial until the first Monday OF
September.
This request has already been laid before the
District Attorney and he has seen the force and
necessity of II and has promised 10 oppose our
expected application while the same time he has
gwen US the most complete assurances that he will
named date.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
RAIN OF BULLETS AT BLAZE.
FTREMEN STAND THEIR GROUND AND
ESCAPE INJURY

ESCAPE INJURY.
Firemen fought flames in the five story iron build
Ing Nos. l0l ard 1O3 Duane-st.. early yesterday
amid rain of bullets and shot and none of then,
injured
Four alarms were rung for the blaze which
started in the cellar. occupied with the subcelIar
and ground floor, by TIIe BoOrum company,
stationery manufacturers.
The second fourth and fifth floors OF that side
of the building were occupied by Herman Baker
& Co. ordnance and military supplies. and A
III. Funke guns. bicycles and ammunition did busi-
ness the third floor.
The crews of Engine Company No. IL Captain
Calvin. and No. z Captain Maher with two other
companies, all working under the direction of Bat
talon Chief Martin. OF the Second Battalion, were
the third floor. fighting the fire at close range
when the flames reached the boxes containing am
munition largely consisting OF big and little shells
for shotguns. AS the flames touched them
the shells exploded Battalion Chief Martin
dered the four companies retreat The noise
was great that the men OF Nos. Il and did
not hear the order. and the smoke was so dense
that they did see the mea of the other cOmpa-
nies Withdrawing. they stood their ground. For
fifteen minutes the fUsilIade of shells continued.
the detonations being plainly heard some blocks
away.
Chief Croker estimated the loss at at least S2c0O0O
but the tenants OF the building gave figures that
would bring the loss to between 100000 and $50.
600
Commissioner Sturgis said that an investigation
would be made to determine whether there
mitted by law. although he did not believe there
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
CONTRIBUTIONS

Two boxes of clothing have been received from
Mrs Craig and Mrs Chatellier; five boxes of toys
from Dorothy and Helen Craig: a large ouantitv
of most accep able sunshine has been carried to
the Little Mothers L" Happy Day House by Isa-
belle V butcher and Ethel G. Watts Flower
seeds came from Mrs. Harrington ana Miss Iibbie
Como; two bookmarks, from j. H. Bryce; clippings
and poems. from John Krell; silk mat from Mrs
Berry: cards from Minnie and Clara Vreeland.
pretty boy doll from Elizabeth Brockett; a Fourth
Reader without name. a box of Florida grasses
from Mrs. G b. and Miss Mary Mel can. six hoxes
of reading matter. from NJ Frances Hegeman; a
package of music without a name. audInhope
from L.: a box OF reading matter from Anna n
Smith and reading matter from RutIedse N r.
bout "a
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
CHANGES IN CORNELL FACULTY.
MANY APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS MADE
FOR NEXT YEAR.

MANY APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS MADE
FOR NEXT YEAR
Ithaca. n. Y. May 13 CSpeciaD.-The Cornell trus-
tees. through their executive committee. made to-
day some important appointments in the insructing
stan for next year. They elected DR.. A. Guideman
acting assistant professor in Latin: E ]. Nc
Causand an assistant professor in civil engineer
ing; Herman Diederichs present an instructor
in Sibley College assistant professor in expert
mental engineering in the same college; Or. Ernest
Albee and DR. Albert Lefevre present instructors
in the Sage School of Philosophy. assistant pro-
fessors in the same department. and Instructor l.
NJ. Bentley assistant professor in psychology. DR..
l.. l. Forman made instructor in Greek. DR.. J.
L. I.ainE and Dr. Paul r. Bope instructors in Ger
man. DR. Chester Murray. Cornell. 80, instructor in
French. and DR. Lane Cooper. the OF Professor
Cooper. of Rutgers College. instructor in English.
In the Ithaca branch OF the medical college Drs.
W. J. Abbott and r. a. Cohoe were raised from as
ststantships to nstructOTShips, w. G. Throe
promoted 10 instTuCtorship in histology and
embTy yOlOgy, and H. ID. Reed to tnStTuCtOrShip in
systematic zoology. George A Oldham member
OF the senior class. was promoted to an instructor
ship in eiocution and oratory. r $ Miller ap-
assstantshp, untitled. established in
chemistry. DR.. Lefevre's promotion is particularly
liked among the undergraduates The list is notable
in that previous time in years have
many promot 1nS been made of members of the
active instruCting stan.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
DISCUSS FOREIGN MISSIONS.
MANY DELEGATES AT ANNUAL MEETING
OF REFORMED CHURCH.

Delegates from many parts Of the country
present at the annual meeting OF the Woman's
Board Of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church
in America. held in the Collegiate Church Fifth
ave. and Twenty-nnth-st. yesterday Mrs David
J. Burrel, president Of the society. presided, and
the Rev DR.. BurreH, pastor of the church. made
the opening prayer. Addresses were made by Miss
Harriet NJ Lansing. "Evangestic Work in
Japan by Miss Mary P Forman "Zenana
work in India and by Mrs. Taber Knox. on How
10 Interest Young People in Missions"
The Rev. DR.. Courtenay II. Fem. who was in
Peking at the time OF the siege. spoke high
est commendatory terms Of the bravery and faith
fulness of the native Christians during that reign
OF terror. Mrs. f. Howard Taylor known o
many as Geraldine Guinness. made an enthuslas-
tic address on The Joys of Missionary Service
Mrs. Taylor has been a missionary in China under
the China Inland Mission English society for
fourteen years. She recalled her first years there
when her home mud hut, without floor or
glass windows. and when she and her husband
were the only Christians in a section the country
containing many millions of people. During a
Chinese riot several years ago Mr.. and Mrs Tay-
lor nearly lost their lives and their death was re-
ported, both in this country and in England.
A volunteer chorus. under the direction OF Miss
Emma X Denison, sang the japanese national n
them and Hindoo lyrics. 1t also led the congrega-
uonal singing.
A feature of the programme which occasioned
comm ent in the audience as unusual to missionary
meetings, resulted from the treasurer's report.
"ilicn Mdlcated a surplus in the treasury of sew
eral hundred dollars. l. B. Chamberlain. who has
Just returned from India. was one OF the speakers
not down on the programme.
Inc following otticerS were reelected: Mrs Bur
ren R9r president; Mrs a. n Cobb vcee,President:
Bussing, secretary for Japan Mrs. E Z. Olcott,
secretary for Arabia. Mrs j. g. Fagg, secretary
India
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
CONTROL TOOL MACHINERY or EUROPE.
CHICAGO CAPITALISTS RETURN AFTER BUYING
ENGLISH PLANTS.

CHICAGO CAPITALISTS RETURN AFTER BUYING
ENGLISH PLANTS.
on the steamship Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
which arrived yesterday were j. w. Duntley, presi-
dent of the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company and
Edward y. Hurley eX-president of the defunct
Standard Tool Company, of Chicago. They have
been abroad to buy up the English tool firms
which will become branches of the American com
pany. The Chicago firm deals mostly in pneumatic
drills and riveting machines. which have not yet
been used much In England. Mr. Duntley said:
We did succeed in buying the International
Pneumatic Tool Company, of Chlppenham, Wilt
shire. England, which is the largest tool firm in
Great Britain. bu. the sale is good made
The works at Chippenham Will be kept open and
the business run as usual, however. but wish 10
deny the report that millions of dollars have been
paid for machinery that any such ridiculous
sum has changed hands i'll the deal. This pur-
chase is big Il thing the public have been
led believe. and il Is in a tool trust.
We control the tool machinery of Europe, any
way, and have no dangerous rivals anywhere.
Herman r. Dick of Chicago who has been
abroad as the representative OF the Edison Iron
ore Extracting Company also arrived on the steam
ship. and said that ne had succeeded in acquiring
the right from the King of Norway to work the
richest iron deposits there. The Edison company,
Mr.. Dick said. had for long time tried get
the ore extracting machines. but without success.
In England, however, Mr. Dick said, company
had been quickly formed with capital of H0.
1900.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
MUTE WATCHES FIRE BURN N HoUsE.
DETECTIVE FINDS HIM STANDING BY BLAZING

DETECTIVE FINDS HIM STANDING BY BLAZING
PAPER IN VACANT BUILDING.
a well dressed describing himself ; John
f Maloney, of No. % Warren-st.. Hudson. N Y. is
locked up in the Mount Vernon police station
charged with arson Detective Atwell found him
last evening standing in second story room in
unoCcupied cottage owned by Mrs Naomie Dun
combe, at No 545 South Fifth-ave., Mount Vernon
watching a fire burn in the centre of the apart
men The police say that he had big pile of
paper burning, and evidently intended 10 burn up
the house and himself.
Near the fire was the prisoners satchei, contain
ing clothing and jeWelry. He Is mute, and at the
station wrote piece of paper: Used matches
and paper. fire.
1t is believed that ne is insane.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
THE SECRET.

Softly the little wind goes by.
\ whisper-nothing more;
Some message from the azure sky
Brought down to earthS green door.
Fragrant and fresh the wonder word,
But what IL means who knows?
Only the butterfly, the bird.
The leaf, the grass and rose.
Theirs the divine felicity
The gift of wisdom rare
The melody. the mystery,
The secret OF the air.
frank Dempster Sherman In FRANK Leslie $
Popular Monthly.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
on PARLIAMENTARY USAGr

Parliamentary Usage for Women's Clubs is the
title Of a little book by Emma A. Fox recording
secretary of the General Federation of Women's
Clubs. It is composed of a series of articles dealing
with the problems that confront inexperienced
clubs and officers. Formulas are given for every
possible exgency. from the rollcal to the adjourn
ment.
& Taylor Co, NO. S to East Seventeenth-st.,
New York
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
FOX BIG IRON WORKs AT BUFFALO.

The Buffalo and Susquehanna Iron Company.
troIed by Rogers, Brann & Co, of this city. and
F. H & c. W. Goodyear OF Buffalo has acquired
at South Buffalo. adjoining the plant of the LaCka
wanna Steel Company now under construction.
tract of fifty acres which IL will erect great
iron works. Ship canals are TO be constructed con
Meeting this tract with Lake Erie, enabling the
largest ore vessels unload at the COmpany's
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
Herman +. Dick. of Chicago, who has been
abroad "a the representative OF the Edison Iron
STOCK EXCHANGE SEAT AT $4,000.

The price of the last Stock Exchange seat sold
is reported to have been $4,000. gain of $1,000
from the last preceding price reported. 1t is
said that $4,000 was bid for another seat. but
that the asking price was $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
AN AGED MEMBERS BIRTHDAY.

II has just been learned that yesterday the
birthday Of one of the oldest OF the members OF
the r. 6 s. Mrs. James Gates Marlborough. No. l.
West Twenty -fourth-st who then completed her
ninety-second year. AS Mrs. Marlborough is blind
and nearly helpless. although in full possession of
her mental faculties the president hopes that. even
though late, this aged member may receive
dainty gifts. She has a deep love for flowers
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
Mr.. DoBBNs WINS IN SECOND ROUND.
GLE WITH a CRANK WHO WAS DETER
MINED TO SEE MR. Low

Matthew ]. DObhins. the Mayors confidential
clerk. in charge of the outside Office OF the
Mayor yesterday noon when unkempt man. who
called at the City Hall few days ago. presented
himself at the desk and demanded TO see the
Mayor on refusing to introduce him the stranger
grabbed Mr.. DObb'nS about the waist. threw him
side and started for the Mayors Office. Po-
iceman kuntz, who In the inner Office, COM
PEELED the sit down in the outer Office.
IN stay here until die don't for the
Mayor any else said the man
After sitting still Tor "A few minutes he caught
sight OF Mr.. DObbinS again and moved toward
him This time, however "Matty'' quick
for the crank Grabbing him by the collar
with both hands he forced him out of the room
into the han and administered several hearty cuffs
This enough for the stranger who down
the side stairs and into the street fast his
legs could carry him.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14

American Ladies visiting
London for the Coronation
are invited to view the Ofigi.
nal Designs and Special
Corset created by PAQUIN.
Each design produced stimuli
taneousIy at, the London and
Paris Salons.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
A TRAVELLING LETTER.

The president of the Flatbush juniors has found
a new way to entertain her young folks. A friend
of hers. who has a special gift in writing euter-
tanning and instructive letters Of travel and OF
important places visited has furnished "A de
scrptve letter. which is now being passed on from
one member to another of the branch. to their de-
light and profit.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
A CHEEKY WORKER.

A Sunshine member living in Manhattan. al
though a great invalid, finds many ways of sending
brightness into the lives of others During the
last year she arranged dainty gifts to the number
of one hundred. which have been sent to members
In different States. The preparation OF these sunny
remembrances meant many hours of work for this
invalid. who is herself never free from pain
able go out of doors.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
GOWNS FROM ARTISTIC FABRJCS

novel experiment in the lecture field will be
made by A. a. Vantine & Co at their shop Nos
S7 and S79 Broadway tomorrow II a. IN. and
D. m. Miss Elizabeth White will demonstrate
new ideas in the construction OF gowns from
artistic fabrics for the benefit OF women interested
In that subject The lecture will be given on the
New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
N0TIl,E

All letters and packages intended for the
7. -. =. should he addressed To The Tribune.
York City. II the above address il carefully
observed commun ications intended for the
II. =. =. will he less likely to go ustrny. The
Tribune Sunshine Society has no connection
with other organization or publication
uring the word ''Smnrhine.'